Above: Some of the highlights from the week full of entertainment, arts & culture, and fundraisers. (images from flyers and photos from band Facebook pages)
There’s a lot happening around (or related to) our town this weekend through next weekend.
(The gray font below is for previously established long running events that take place weekly or bi-weekly.)
Friday, March 21, 2025
- Live Music with MDM Project (8:00 pm) @ Owen O’Leary’s, 50 Turnpike Rd: The classic rock acoustic style band will perform classic rock to one hit wonders, and more. For details, see Facebook.
Saturday, March 22, 2025
- Sit & Knit (2:00 – 4:00 pm) @ Southborough Library: Semi-monthly program for ages 18+ to drop in and work on your latest knitting or crochet projects while you enjoy the company of fellow yarn crafters in a relaxed social setting. All levels are welcome but no formal instruction will be given.
- Finding Fungi (4:00 – 5:30 pm) @ Chestnut Hill Farm: Educational hike teaching about mushrooms’ role in the ecosystem, plus tips for locating and identifying fungi. Pre-registration (and fee) required. For details, see dedicated post.
- Stand Up Comedy Night (7:30 – 10:00 pm) @ Hopkinton Center for the Arts: A fundraiser for SOS (Southborough Organization for Schools). Featuring comedian Corey Rodrigues, plus raffles and cocktails. (The show starts at 8:30 pm.) For details, click here.
Sunday, March 23, 2025
- Symphony Pro Musica concert (3:00 pm) @ St. Mark’s School, Putnam Family Arts Center, Class of ’45 Hall: The symphony will perform Mahler’s No. 6. (A pre-concert talk will be held at 2:15 pm.) For details, see dedicated post.
- RuvyaRang luxury designer pop-up (12:00 – 6:00 pm) @ Southborough Community House, 28 Main St: Shopping event with renowned designers, featuring authentic Indian and fusion fashion. For details, see dedicated post.
- St. Mark’s Messy Church (4:00 – 6:00 pm) @ St Mark’s Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 27 Main St: A worship experience for busy families of younger kids. Includes a Bible story theme with activities, crafts, and a shared meal. For details, see related post.
Monday, March 24, 2025
- Walking Group for Seniors (8:30 am) @ Trottier Middle School’s outdoor track: Free weekly walking group organized by the Southborough Senior Center. Walkers generally go for an hour, but continue for as long as you wish. The location is a loop, so feel free to join late.
- Preschool Story Time (10:30 – 11:15 am) @ Southborough Library Children’s Room: Ages 2-5 are invited for stories and a craft based on a weekly theme. No registration required. For details, see related post.
- Knitting Club & Quilting Club (1:00 pm) @ Southborough Senior Center: Weekly opportunity for senior crafters to work on their projects in a social setting, including knitting, sewing, cross stitching, needle point. For details, see related post.
- Neary School Building Project Presentation (1:00 pm) @ Southborough Senior Center: This talk for seniors requires pre-registration (and program may already be full). For details, see related post.
- Therapy Dog (4:00 – 5:00 pm) @ Southborough Library, Eaton Meeting Room: Destress and relax by spending some time with a certified therapy dog. For all ages. For details, see dedicated post.
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
- Preschool Story Time (10:30 – 11:15 am) @ Southborough Library Children’s Room: Ages 2-5 are invited for stories and a craft based on a weekly theme. No registration required. For details, see related post.
- Bridge (12:00 pm) @ Southborough Senior Center: A weekly card group, welcoming new participants. For details, contact the Senior Center at 508-229-4453.
- Adult Coloring (12:00 pm) @ Southborough Senior Center: This event for seniors requires pre-registration(and program may already be full). For details, see related post.
- TLT: Blanket Making (4:30 – 5:30 pm) @ Southborough Library Main Floor: description. The library holds a monthly Teen Library Team volunteer program for ages 10-18 to make projects for others in need. This month volunteers will make no-sew blankets for children in need For details, see related post.
- Poetry Workshop (6:30 – 8:30 pm) @ Southborough Library, main level: Bring in five copies of original poetry to share. The group will provide supportive feedback. If you don’t have a poem, come anyway and share your insights. (Meets twice monthly.)
- Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night (8:00 – 10:00 pm) @ Owen O’Leary’s, 50 Turnpike Rd: Weekly Trivia game night with prizes. For details, see dedicated post.
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
- Walking Group for Seniors (8:30 am) @ Southborough cemetery, 11 Cordaville Road: Free weekly walking group organized by the Southborough Senior Center. Walkers generally go for an hour, but continue for as long as you wish. The location is a loop, so feel free to join late.
- Do Not Be Afraid of Scams & Phishing (1:00 pm) @ Southborough Senior Center: This talk for seniors requires -re-registration (and program may already be full). For details, see related post.
- March Munchie Madness (3:00 – 9:00 pm) @ Welly’s, 153 Main St, Marlborough: To participate in this restaurant fundraiser for Friends of Southborough Youth Commission, mention the fundraiser when you visit (or enter it in the “special request” section of your online reservation). For more info, see related post.
- Gorgeous Gardens of New England (7:00 – 8:00 pm) @ Southborough Library: Enjoy professional photos of fabulous gardens – part 2 of a 4-part series sponsored by SCAC. No registration required. For details, see dedicated post.
- Virtual Author Talk (7:00 – 8:00 pm) @ online: Registration is required to take part in the free live talk with Q&A, “Dreams We Chase: An Author Talk with Novelist Jennifer Weiner”. This is part of the Southborough Library’s virtual series featuring bestselling, award-winning, and highly acclaimed authors from around the world. For details, see related post.
- Live Blues Jam n’ Open Mic (8:00 – 11:00 pm) @ Owen O’Leary’s, 50 Turnpike Rd: Come play or sing with the house band and fellow musical talent, or just enjoy the show. For details, see restaurant website.
Thursday, March 27, 2025
- Mah Jongg (10:00 am) @ Southborough Senior Center: The weekly program would love new players to join. Feel free to stop by to watch or talk to one of the players to see if you would be interested. For details, contact the Senior Center at 508-229-4453.
- Baby/Toddler Storytime (11:00 – 11:45 am) @ Southborough Library Children’s Room: A weekly program for ages 0-2 years with their parents/caregivers. Each session will include puppets and music. No registration required. For details, see related post.
- Blood Drive (12:00 – 6:30 pm) @ Southborough Library parking lot, 25 Main St: The Bloodmobile will be collecting blood. (If no spots are available to book, walk-ins are always welcome.) “Successful” donors will receive Boston Strong t-shirts. For details, see dedicated post.
- Dungeons & Dragons (3:00 – 6:00 pm) @ Southborough Library, Eaton Meeting Room: Registration is required for this D&D event for ages 10-14 led by a Dungeon Master. To register, click here.
- Night of Stories (6:00 pm) @ Algonquin’s Black Box Theater, 79 Bartlett St, Northborough: The community is invited to NSBORO schools’ Story Bridge Showcase featuring “inspiring, personal, heartfelt storytelling by your NSBORO neighbors”. The event is free for all ages but RSVP is requested. For details, see dedicated post.
- Karaoke (9:00 pm) @ Owen O’Leary’s, 50 Turnpike Rd: Come and be the star. DJ and Karaoke at Owens every Thursday.
Friday, March 28, 2025
- Dull Men’s Club (10:00 am) @ Southborough Senior Center: Casual social club for senior men. New members are always welcome to drop in. For details, see dedicated post.
- Canasta (10:00 am) @ Southborough Senior Center: A weekly card group playing “Hand & Foot”. For details, contact the Senior Center at 508-229-4453.
- Kids Jam (11:00 – 11:30 am) @ Southborough Library Children’s Room: Newborns through preschoolers are invited to dance and sing. No registration necessary. Sponsored by the Friends of the Southborough Library. For details, see related post.
- Tween Writing Club (3:30 – 4:30 pm) @ Southborough Library Teen Room: Join the library’s writing group for 10-13 year olds for monthly meetings to spark ideas and share fun projects. Email msorensen@southboroughma.com for more details.
- ICB Concert (7:00 pm) @ Westborough High, 90 West Main St, Westborough: The Interboro Community Band is playing its annual Spring Concert themed “Monsters, Myths, & Extraterrestrials!” For details, see dedicated post.
Saturday, March 29, 2025
What is Ramadan? (11:00 am – 12:00 pm) @ Southborough Library: Presentation for all ages on the history and practice of the Muslim holy month of fasting. For details, click flyer right.- March Munchie Madness (11:00 am – 8:00 pm) @ Nan’s Kitchen, 359 Turnpike Rd: To participate in this restaurant fundraiser for Friends of Southborough Youth Commission, mention the fundraiser when placing your order. For more info, see related post.
- Art Gallery Grand Opening (6:00 – 9:00 pm) @ Apothecary Artists,
11 Main St: “Mad Carl Art” exhibit reception with food and music. For details, see dedicated post.
Sunday, March 30, 2025
- Boy Scout’s Pancake Breakfast (8:00 am – 1:00 pm) @ Neary School cafeteria, 53 Parkerville Rd: Southborough Troop 1’s big annual fundraising breakfast – this year with a raffle. For details, see dedicated post.
- Counted Out Screening (2:00 – 3:30 pm) @ St. Mark’s School, Class of 1945 Hall in the Putnam Family Arts Center: The school invites interested members of the public (especially educators) to join St. Mark’s faculty to view and discuss the film about math education, followed by informal discussion. Tickets are required (but free). For details, see dedicated post.
Updated (3/22/25 1:15 pm): I fixed the time for the art show after being told the flyer had the wrong starting time.
