Live music in Medford, MA

The 20th annual Flight of the Angels Motorcycle Ride raises funds for Cops For Kids With Cancer. Riders depart from Florian Hall in Dorchester for a scenic, police escorted route through the South Shore and conclude at the Black Raspberry Pub in Plymouth. Entry is $20 per rider and $10 for a passenger. The first 100 riders receive a free T-shirt. After the ride, enjoy food, music with a DJ, raffle prizes, and a 50/50 drawing with no give back.

DanceSport Academy of New England marks its 15th anniversary with a celebration featuring social ballroom and Latin dancing, student performances, and music by DJ Carlton Young. Light refreshments and beverages will be available, setting the tone for a welcoming gathering of dance and community. Admission is $35 for adults, $15 for youth under 16, and free for children under 5. Tickets can be requested by texting 617-938-7871, with payments accepted via Venmo at @Saori-Kamiya-1, Apple Pay or Zelle at 617-938-7871, as well as credit card or cash.

The Sunday Pass is for Somergloom, a multi-day underground festival celebrating heavy music and the arts in Somerville, Massachusetts in the Greater Boston area. Across the festival, headliners include Sumac, The Keening, and Body Void, joined by a broad mix of heavy, dark, and atmospheric artists from the Northeast and beyond.

Back to the 80s brings a high-energy tribute to St. Rocco's Feast in Malden as the third and final stop of its Italian Feast mini tour. Expect a steady stream of classic 80s favorites, big sing-along moments, and a full-on retro celebration, with songs from icons such as Michael Jackson, Madonna, Prince, and Bon Jovi. The show pairs authentic costumes with lively showmanship and faithful performances that revive the neon glow, big hair, and boombox spirit of the decade. Whether you love the 80s or simply want a dose of nostalgia, the band promises a memorable time... and what pairs better with those tunes than cannolis.

The band appears at the Bandstand in Revere with the JJR Horns and special guest Yvonne Wollak. This live performance brings these artists together on one stage.

Swing Charles: Dancing on the River Docks is a collaboration that brings outdoor West Coast Swing to the river docks behind the Hatch Shell. Music plays through speakers while a variety of DJs and instructors guide the experience. A beginner friendly West Coast Swing lesson runs at the same time as social dancing, with the dock split to make space for both. The setting is right on the water for an open air experience.

exociety brings Kill Bill the Rapper to Sonia with Ashtin Larold on the I FOUND THE END tour. This is an all ages show, and a valid ID is required for alcohol purchases. Ticket options include $23 in advance, $28 on the day of the show, and $63 for VIP access. VIP entry is offered, and the venue does not allow vaping or smoking inside. A dine and skip the line option is also mentioned.

An evening of fusion dance takes place at First Street Market, an air-conditioned venue, beginning with a lesson from ballroom professional Gary Know and continuing with social dancing set to music by Gary and DJ Leef. Everyone is welcome, whether new to dance or experienced, and no partner is required. Admission is offered on a $10–$30 sliding scale, cash only, with IOUs accepted. To support those with sensitivities, please skip scented products like cologne or perfume. The gathering is community-driven, not-for-profit, and run by volunteers, and volunteer help can earn free entry. Expect an eclectic soundtrack spanning pop, electronic, swing, blues, Latin, and more, and feel comfortable partnering or moving solo, in trios, or with small groups. House guidelines include leaving street shoes off the dance floor, bringing a reusable water bottle to reduce waste, and opting in before any photos or video. Health practices adapt to conditions, and masks are optional at this time.

Enjoy a night of soulful R&B with Monster Groove and the Killer Horns. If attending in person is not possible, a live stream will be available on Facebook.

Acid Leak transforms a small space at the heart of Area 404 into a post-reactor playground, where luminous green barrels and unrelenting psychedelic lasers frame an intense, high-energy atmosphere. The sound centers on the unmistakable character of the Roland TB 303, a device built in the 80s to imitate a bass guitar that later became a cornerstone of late 80s Acid House and remains a staple across dance music. This concept pairs a cautionary nod to environmental fallout with a celebration of the 303’s signature squelch, delivering a relentless flow of Acid Techno, Hard House, NRG, and Techno within a self-governed, anarchic community at Boomtown Fair in Winchester.

Agalloch headlines a show with Yellow Eyes and John Haughm. Attendees of all ages are welcome. Supporting acts and set times may change without advance notice. All ticket purchases are final unless the show is postponed or canceled. To speed up entry, expect security screening and avoid bringing restricted items such as backpacks, luggage, professional cameras, video equipment, and other large bags. Bags exceeding 12 inches by 12 inches are not allowed.

THE FEMMES, a Boston-based party band featuring women and nonbinary musicians, bring a high-energy pop punk celebration to the Crystal Ballroom at Somerville Theatre. Attendees are encouraged to dress up and lean into the nostalgia as the group blasts through favorite songs from the genre’s hallmark artists. Pop punk spirit takes center stage... definitely not just a phase.