Events in Needham today

Created for children younger than 2, this play-centered group is led by occupational, physical, and speech therapists. Sessions bring infants and toddlers together for themed activities that encourage movement, early communication, and sensory growth. Families can meet one another while children explore at a pace that feels right for them, and everyone is welcomed as they are. Open to all families, siblings included, it suits a wide range of developmental needs and offers a warm, guided setting.

The Davis Sq Farmers Market is back. See the most up to date vendor lineup and the market map on the market website to plan your visit.

Casey LJ performs lively, family friendly acoustic cover songs at the Watertown farmers market.

This free summer concert spotlights Rebirth Brass Band, a GRAMMY-winning, internationally acclaimed standard-bearer of New Orleans brass band culture. The group delivers a high-energy blend of second line rhythms, jazz, funk, soul, and hip hop that lights up audiences. Their live show has drawn admiration across the music world, including praise from Flea of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, who has described them as unbelievable and second to none. Supported in part by Global Arts Live BioMed Realty, Cambridge Arts, and the City of Cambridge.

MassConcerts brings together The FIXX with Colin Blunstone, the voice of the Zombies, and Peter Asher for a live show. A public onsale is scheduled.

Cousins Maine Lobster returns to Chestnut Hill Square with its food truck. Order at the truck with cash or any major credit card, or choose contactless ordering through the Cousins Maine Lobster mobile app by setting Boston, MA as your location. The app accepts orders only during operating hours, and ordering may pause during peak demand so the team can uphold product quality and deliver the familiar CML experience.

Explore practical mindfulness tools that support a calmer, more grounded life at a workshop held at Milton Public Library. Each session blends guided meditation, pranayama breathing exercises, and a sound bath, creating time to slow down, reset, and reconnect with yourself. Whether you are just beginning or building on an existing practice, the format meets you where you are. No prior experience is required, and the workshop is open to adults.

Widely regarded as one of cinema’s finest achievements, Bicycle Thieves is an Academy Award winner directed by Vittorio De Sica that helped define its era. Set in postwar Rome during hard times, it follows a man on the first day of a new job that could lift his struggling family, only to have the bicycle he relies on for work stolen. With his young son beside him, he sets out to find the culprit. Spare in design yet deep in human understanding, this touchstone of Italian neorealism is noted for emotional clarity, social rectitude, and unflinching honesty.

Now in its sixth year, this Kizomba festival fills the Holiday Inn Boston - Cambridge Area with workshops, daytime socials, night parties, a pre-party, and an after-party pool party. Programming spans Urban Kiz, Kizomba, Semba, Tarraxo, Douceur, Afro, and Konpa, with two rooms dedicated to workshops and a lineup of international dancers and DJs. Confirmed artists include Lilian and Ivana, Said and Oksana, Laho, Kizolove Babs, Ross and Jahaira, Kimberly and Horácio, Amen Johnson, Emily, Yinyang Kiz, EJ Dance, and Ceijay and Bruna. The DJ team features DJ Nao, DJ Nice Life, DJ Paraiso, DJ SHAMS, DJ NS, and DJ Maz-R. The media team includes Farantini Photography and Amadou Kane. The venue is near Assembly Row and Boston Logan Airport, and the Holiday Inn Boston - Cambridge Area serves as the official hotel.

Fresh, locally sourced food and goods fill The Row as a market brings together close to 30 New England farmers and producers, set along the stretch flanked by Shake Shack and Caffè Nero. Expect seasonal fruits and vegetables, breads and pastries, dairy and eggs, meats and seafood, honey, jams, and other specialty foods. It is a convenient spot to gather weekend provisions, discover local favorites, or simply enjoy a visit to Assembly Row. More information will be shared soon, including weekly vendor lineups and opening day highlights.

Magic Room presents a double bill as Old Tom and the Lookouts perform with special guests The Holy Rollers. This will be The Holy Rollers' first appearance at Magic Room. The Boston folk rock outfit draws on influences such as Mumford and Sons, Wilco, and Frightened Rabbit, and they are inspired by artists including Bruce Springsteen, Counting Crows, Brandi Carlile, Van Morrisson, The Band, and Patti Smith. Past performances include Club Passim, Toad, The Plough and Stars, Off the Rails, Vincent's, and City Winery in Massachusetts, Wally's, The Press Room, and Music Hall Lounge in New Hampshire, Sleepwalk and Pete's Candy Store in New York City, Skylark Lounge and Bobcat Club in Colorado, and Ortlieb's, City Winery, and The Poetry Lounge in Pennsylvania.

The Norwood Theatre hosts The Beautiful Losers for a tribute to Bob Seger, featuring an all-star lineup and a special nod to South Shore fans. Lead vocalist Devin Cordeiro brings experience from Last Laugh. Drummer David Stefanelli adds a long list of credits that includes Robert Ellis Orrall, RTZ with Brad Delp and Barry Goudreau formerly of the band Boston, Peter Wolf's Houseparty 5 of the J. Geils Band, and Sully Erna of Godsmack. David Ayotte contributes sax and vocals from The Continentals, alongside Carl Ayotte on sax, guitar, and vocals from All Summer Long and Captain Morgan & The Rum Runners. Steve Baker handles keyboards with background in BeatleJuice with Brad Delp of Boston, Fortune, and Ben Orr of The Cars. Nate Comp plays guitar and sings with roots in Craving Lucy and Rotten Apple. Kevin Elder anchors the bass from Last Laugh and Groove Alliance. Bill Plourde adds guitar and vocals with ties to Fortune and Tangerine.

Middle East Restaurant and Nightclub hosts Kiki at the Corner: TROLLS Pt. 2 with guest DJ A-Ok Steve.

A welcoming class for adult beginners focused on building rhythm, refining footwork, improving posture, and developing coordination, body control, confidence, and overall Latin dance technique. No prior dance experience or partner is needed. Participants progress step by step through Cha Cha fundamentals, including timing and weight transfer, along with lock steps, proper foot pressure, and practical body coordination. Simple combinations tie everything together so new dancers can move comfortably and confidently.

Each week, this farmers market brings together more than 35 vendors with a wide selection that includes fruits, vegetables, mushrooms, meat, dairy, seafood, baked goods, coffee, and more. The market is held rain or shine.

Settle in beside the Mystic River for a complimentary waterfront yoga class supported by Mass General Brigham Health Plan and led by YogaSix. Bring your own mat and a water bottle. Registration is required each week, with spots released on a weekly basis, and the class starts on time. If weather affects the schedule, participants will be notified in advance. At Assembly Row, Mass General Brigham Health Plan collaborates with the program to promote healthier living through intentional movement, noting that yoga can help ease discomfort from headaches, carpal tunnel, neck strain, shoulder tightness, and arthritis.

Look for this participant at the Waltham Farmers Market during the summer. For specific appearance times, check the event schedule. A mailing list is available for updates.

DragonCon’s annual X-Men Universe photo shoot brings together cosplayers at Hilton Steps E for a collaborative session celebrating every corner of the mutant world. All versions are welcome, and multiple portrayals of the same character are perfectly fine. Costumes are embraced no matter how they were sourced, whether handcrafted, commissioned, or purchased. Representations from comic continuities like 616 and Ultimate, screen adaptations and animated series, genderbent and crossplay interpretations, and steampunk takes are all in scope. Parody mashups that combine different licenses are not included, and original interpretations should still read clearly as the intended character. Direction is by Myron Abernathy, also known as Smoove Cosplaya, with photography led by Dr. LAW’s Photolab. Deadpool cosplayers are part of the welcome mix, though a small showing is requested so the gathering stays balanced. Those looking for a dedicated Deadpool event can find one through the community group focused on that character.

Emarosa brings the High Horse Heaven Tour to Sonia with VEAUX and dreamfone. This all ages show offers $30 advance tickets and $35 day of show pricing. Smoking and vaping are not allowed inside. The venue also advertises a dine and skip the line option.

Ease into the month with a soothing sound experience in a jungle-themed setting where singing bowls blend with music generated from plant frequencies. Comfortable seating is available, and attendees may bring a mat, something to write in, a friend, or simply come solo.

Prime Media brings the Chennai-born crowd singalong Motta Maadi Music back to Boston for a second year, now featuring the new Tour Breathless format. What began as an open-air rooftop jam led by Chennai sound engineer and musician Badri Narayanan has grown into a large-scale, audience-driven experience where the people in the seats become the voices on every song. There are no tryouts or gatekeepers, and lyrics are shared ahead of time so everyone can arrive ready to join in. As the music kicks in, the room rises into one shared chorus, fueled by nostalgia, a sense of freedom, and the thrill of singing shoulder to shoulder with strangers. The series has a strong track record of sellouts, including a rapid sellout at Chennai’s Music Academy with nearly 4,000 seats claimed in minutes. This edition channels that same communal energy, aiming for a high-intensity, breath-stealing celebration of music made by the audience.