Bromfield Middle School play
Superstar Productions and Bromfield Middle School Theater will present “High School Musical Jr.” Friday and Saturday, Feb. 6 and 7, at 7 p.m., and Sunday, Feb. 8, at noon, in the Cronin Auditorium. Full of catchy songs and exciting dance routines, the show explores issues of friendship and first love between a high school jock and the new smart girl at school. Tickets $15 for adults and $10 for students and seniors.
At the library
The Harvard Public Library is at 4 Pond Road. For the full calendar of events and to register for events, visit harvardpubliclibrary.org/services/events.
Children’s programs
- Exhibit: “Celebrations Around the World” features the Chinese lunar new year. On view through February in the children’s room.
- Family movie night, Friday, Feb. 6, 6:30 p.m. Rated PG.
- Paws and read, grades K-6, Wednesdays, Feb. 11 and Feb. 25. Read to therapy dogs. Appointments at 3:45, 4:05, and 4:25 p.m.
- Create a valentine, all ages, Thursday, Feb. 12, 3:45 p.m.
- Edible books contest, all ages, Thursday, Feb. 19, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Teen programs
- Teen readers group, grades 7-12, Thursday, Feb. 12, 3 p.m.
Adult programs
- Virtual mindfulness and meditation workshop, Mondays, Feb. 9, 16, and 23, noon to 12:30 p.m. Online only.
- Cookbook Club, Tuesday, Feb. 10, 6:30 p.m. Browse a cookbook and bring a dish to share. This month, vegetarianism.
- Coffee cupping with Rob Fitzgibbon, Saturday, Feb. 14, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- Brown bag book club, Wednesday, Feb. 18, noon.
At Fivesparks
Fivesparks is at 7 Fairbank Street. Visit fivesparks.org for the complete schedule, hours, and more information.
- Artists in residence, through Feb. 21. Visit working artists informally during regular hours.
- Pastel painting with Ann Gillespie, Wednesdays through March 25, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- Snapology mini-figure mania (9 a.m. to noon) and amusement park engineering (12:30 to 3:30 p.m.,) Monday, Feb. 16 through Friday, Feb. 20. Sign up for either or both.
- Felting and crafting, little pet shop. Tuesday, Feb. 17 and Wednesday, Feb. 18. Sign up for morning (10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.), afternoon (1 to 3 p.m.), or both.
- After-school program for grades 2-5: canvas and cocoa. Tuesdays, Feb. 24 through March 31, 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. Held at HES.
Woman’s Club Valentine’s tea
The Harvard Woman’s Club will host a Valentine’s tea and scholar awards fundraiser at the Harvard Congregational Church, 5 Still River Road, Saturday, Feb. 7, 2 to 4 p.m. Scholar awards are given by the Woman’s Club to graduating students of the Bromfield School and Harvard residents graduating from other public high schools who have demonstrated service to the community. Admission is open to the public; $25 adults, $10 children 10 and under. Snow date is Sunday, Feb. 8. Contact hhsiegrist@yahoo.com for more information.
‘Something Rotten Jr.’ at Cannon Theatre
The Cannon Theatre will present “Something Rotten Jr.” Friday to Sunday, Feb. 6 to 8, at 28 Andrews Parkway, Devens. Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m. curtain; Sunday, 2 p.m. curtain. Travel back to the Renaissance for comedy gold in a kids/teens show that writes the world’s very first musical. Tickets and information at thecannontheatre.org.
Repair cafe at senior center
The Climate Initiative Committee will hold a repair cafe Saturday, Feb. 7, 1 to 3 p.m., at the Harvard Senior Center, 16 Lancaster County Road. Volunteer repair experts will be available to make repairs free of charge for small electrical appliances, clothing, furniture, toys, and many other items. Walk-ins are welcome, but preregistration is highly encouraged. For more information or to sign up, visit harvardmaclimateinitiative.org.
Community safety training
Nashoba Indivisible will host a workshop on community and immigration safety Saturday, Feb. 7, 2 p.m., at the Harvard Unitarian Universalist Church Fellowship Building, 7 Elm St. The training will focus on the state of ICE in the U.S. and Massachusetts; preparing community members for safety; individual rights; what to do if you see ICE; supporting the immigrant community; and front-line organizations. To learn more and to register visit nashobaindivisible.org.
Assemble immigrant information packets
Nashoba Indivisible will meet Tuesday, Feb. 10, 6:30 to 8 p.m., at the Harvard Unitarian Universalist Church Fellowship Building, 7 Elm St., to assemble family preparedness packets for immigrant community members. The packets, prepared in Spanish, will be distributed regionally by LUCE Immigrant Justice Network of Massachusetts to inform immigrants of their rights and provide advice in case of emergency. To learn more and sign up visit nashobaindivisible.org. Please bring a stapler.
Womens Business Network
The Womens Business Network will meet Thursday, Feb. 12, at 6:30 p.m., at St. Theresa Church, 17 Still River Road. Marcie Giannattasio of WeBo Media and Consulting will share practical, real-world examples of videos and their important role in business. Contact Deb Oliva at dboliva@charter.net; guests are welcome.
Parents’ night out
The Harvard Unitarian Universalist Church will host “Parents’ Night Out/Children’s Night In” Friday, Feb. 13, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the Fellowship Building, 7 Elm St. Children ages 4 to 12 are welcome for an evening of crafts and games, light snacks, and a movie for those preferring a quieter evening. Please be sure children have eaten dinner before arriving. Fee $20 for the first child, $10 for each additional sibling, maximum $40 per family. Register with Liv at dre@uuharvard.org. Limited to 20 children.
The path to ending segregation in baseball
The Warner Free Lecture series will present an evening of baseball history with WCVB reporter and author Ted Reinstein Friday, Feb. 13, 7 p.m., at the library’s Volunteers Hall, 4 Pond Road. Reinstein will illuminate little-known heroes who fought segregation in the sport, from communist newspaper reporters to Pullman car porters who spread black newspapers espousing integration in professional sports. For more information visit warnerfreelecture.org.
Open House at historical society
The Harvard Historical Society will host an open house Sunday, Feb. 15, from 2 to 4 p.m., at the meetinghouse, 215 Still River Rd. Special items from the collections will be on display, including an array of Valentines from the Victorian period. Board members will be on hand to give information and answer questions. Another open house will be held March 15.
New moon hike
Join the Harvard Conservation Trust on a guided hike under the new moon Friday, Feb. 20, at 7 p.m. Come with friends and family, and gather around a firepit to warm up and enjoy hot beverages and s’mores. Bring walking sticks or poles, a headlight or flashlight, and traction cleats for snow and ice. Find more information and register at harvardconservationtrust.org/new-moon-hike-under-the-stars-on-february-20-2026.
Keelaghan and Woodhead to perform at Volunteers Hall
Harvard Friends of the Arts will present James Keelaghan and David Woodhead in concert Friday, Feb. 20, 7:30 p.m., in Volunteers Hall at the library at 4 Pond Road. Keelaghan is one of Canada’s most respected folk musicians, a winner of multiple Juno Awards, and brings warmth, wit, and emotional depth to every performance. Doors open at 7 p.m. Free, though donations are welcome. Reserve seats at harvardpubliclibrary.libcal.com/event/15056091.
HES Game Night
On Thursday, Feb. 26, 5 to 7 p.m., the Harvard Schools PTO invites all Hildreth Elementary School students and their families to an evening of fun and games in the HES cafeteria. Grab your favorite game and challenge your friends or one of the HES principals. Pizza and baked goods will be for sale for dinner. All proceeds benefit the PTO. Note corrected date and time.
Save the date
- Sunday, March 1: Lions Winterfest
- Friday, March 6: Bromfield Science Fair.
Out of town
Free concert at historic Lancaster church
The Lancaster Historical Society will present “The Pathway to Freedom in Word and Song” Sunday, Feb. 8, 2 p.m., at the First Church of Christ, Unitarian, 725 Main St., Lancaster. Featured will be vocalist Dr. Lanu Stoddart, accompanied by pianist William Ness. Snow date Sunday, Feb. 22.
A tour of the historic church venue is also available at 1:15 p.m. preceding the program. For tour reservations, call 978-621-7600.
HES chorus sings for Worcester Railers
The Hildreth Elementary School chorus will sing on the ice to open the Worcester Railers game Friday, Feb. 13, 7:05 p.m. at the DCU Center, 50 Foster St., Worcester. Harvard students not part of the chorus will get to experience the high-five tunnel to welcome players before they hit the ice. For more information and tickets visit gofevo.com/event/harvardps.
Learn the art of filmmaking
Westford Community Access Television will offer filmmaking for middle school students during school vacations, Feb. 17-20 and April 21-24. The hands-on Film Lab program allows young creators to explore every aspect of video production, from brainstorming creative concepts and writing scripts to operating professional cameras, directing scenes, and editing their final projects using industry-standard software. Cost is $175 per week, or both for $325.
For more information, visit westfordcat.org/services-and-resources/classes.