We invite everyone to join us for a special Worship at the Well service this Sunday as we pray and sing for everyone involved in the situations in Minneapolis, Maine, and around our country. We will gather to pray for the immigrants, children, protestors, leaders, and more. Our River Rock Band will lead us in...
Hancock United Church's noontime free concerts are back with a whole new season during the season of Lent. Join us each Wednesday February 18th - April 1st, 2026, in Clark Hall at the church for a 30 minute live music break in your day! Each week features new artists and a wide variety of music:...
Lexington Lunar New Year Lantern Festival returns on Sunday, March 1, 2026, bringing the community together for an afternoon and evening of light, creativity, and connection. The free, public event takes place at Cary Hall and marks both the seasonal transition from winter to spring and Lexington’s 250th anniversary. From 1:00–4:00 PM, families can enjoy...
Tattoo: Friday, May 1, 6:30-8:30 pm on the Lexington Battle Green (1625 Massachusetts Ave.). Free outdoor evening performance of fife and drum music at the scene of the first skirmish in the Revolutionary War. Hosted by the William Diamond Junior Fife & Drum Corps of Lexington and featuring four other corps.
Understanding that music is the universal language that connects people and cultures around the world, Lexington Pops Chorus presents "Around the World in Song". Musical selections include "Barso Re" from India by A.R. Rahman, "Doluri (Drum Dance)" from the Republic of George, "MI-YO-TA" from Japan, "Llwyn Onn" a Welsh Folk Song arr. by D. Owens,...
This concert will feature many international musical selections and includes the following: “Llwyn Onn” Welsh Folk Song, arr. by D. Owens “Barso Re” from India by A.R. Rahman, arr. by E. Sperry “Doluri (Drum Dance)” from the Republic of Georgia by A. Matchavariani, ed. by C. Parr “MI-YO-TA” from Japan by S. Tanikawa & T....
Welcome to an unforgettable night with Corinne Bailey Rae at the Isaac Harris Cary Memorial Building in Lexington, a local favorite for live entertainment and warm community vibes. This is **Corinne Bailey Rae - Lexington Lexington**, and it’s set to feel like a special hometown gathering. Corinne’s soulful storytelling, silky vocals, and intimate, groove-driven setlists...
In the Blue of the Sky: A Ukrainian Music Concert performed by the Ukrainian Music Initiative to benefit Common Man for Ukraine. Reception to follow with Ukrainian wine tasting / Silent Auction & Raffle. From ethereal to earthy, expect elegance, drama, charm, reflection, humor, a bit of the boisterous and always – and most importantly...
A stunning afternoon of music by dozens of musicians and three area ensembles is on offer for Sunday, June 7, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. at Hancock Church in Lexington. This Is My Song: A Memorial Concert for Martins Aldins will celebrate the musical life and legacy of the longtime area musician who presented dozens of concerts for more than 25 years in Lexington and beyond. The concert is free and open to all.
The concert will feature three of the ensembles Martins “Marty” Aldins sang in or led– A Joyful Noyse Early Music Ensemble, the professional Labyrinth Choir, and the Hancock Chancel Choir. In addition, traditional Latvian folk tunes arranged by Marty will be performed by traditional Latvian musicians, as well as chamber music by some of Marty’s musical collaborators. The program will feature works by Bach, Mendelssohn, Biber, Arvo Pärt, Morten Lauridsen, and much more. The concert will range through much of the wide range of music that Marty enjoyed and participated in making: choral music, early music, chamber music, traditional Latvian music, and more.
“Marty was a key component of our music program for over 25 years,” says Mark Morgan, Director of Music at the church, “his love of music, his voice, and his gentle spirit are sorely missed and we welcome this opportunity to celebrate his long legacy of music making.”
The concert will be followed by a reception. Hancock Church is located at 1912 Massachusetts Ave, on the Battle Green in Lexington (MA) center. There is parking in the rear of the church, and an elevator is accessible via the Massachusetts Ave entrance.
This year, the Lexington stop of the 2026 Boston International Asian Music Festival will take place at Fletcher Park, right by the Lexington Police Station (1575 Massachusetts Avenue). The theme is "Better together - from Lex250 to America 250". Enjoy a diverse lineup of performances featuring vocalists, instrumentalists, string ensembles, and bands, showcasing musical traditions...
One of New England’s premier community music celebrations returns to Lexington! This year, the Lexington stop of the 2026 Boston International Asian Music Festival moves to its exciting new home at Fletcher Park, located in the heart of Lexington Center. The Theme this year is "Better together - from Lex250 to America 250". Enjoy a...
Hancock Church's Candlelight Garden concerts return this July! On July 15th at 7:30 we welcome Alastair Moock and Sean Staples for an evening of the music of John Prine. The Grammy Award winning Alastair Moock is joined by Sean Staples as they perform songs by the legendary John Prine and talk about his impact on...
