Celebrating
Over 100 Years!

Learn With Us in Lowell, MA

Next Event: Sep 24

Mel Allen

“Listening to New England,” is a 45-50 minute talk with PowerPoint images by longtime Yankee Magazine editor Mel Allen. Drawing from Allen’s nearly half century of reporting and writing about the unique people and places of New England for Yankee...

Pollard Library
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Parker Lecture Commitee

John Carson
Chairperson
William Samaras
Brian Martin
Dan Guttenplan
Executive Secretary

Ex-Officio

Michael Fiato
Head of Lowell High School
Julie Chen, Ph.D.
Chancelor, UMass Lowell
Daniel Rourke
Mayor, City of Lowell

In Cooperation with:

Boarding House Park
40 French St.
Pollard Memorial Library
401 Merrimack St.
Lowell National Park Visitor Center
246 Market St.
Whistler House Museum of Art
243 Worthen St.
New England Quilt Museum
18 Shattuck St.
Donahue Family Academic Arts Center
240 Central St.
Luna Theater, Mill 5
250 Jackson St.

Summer/Fall 2026 Events

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Wednesday
8/5
2026
10:00 am

The Airborne Comedians

Boarding House Park
The Airborne Comedians are two performers who've traveled the globe performing their high-energy, unorthodox comedy juggling show to the delight of all ages. Dan Foley and Joel Harris throw and catch birdbaths, lawn-chairs, electric guitars, and baseball bats in their...
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Thursday
8/6
2026
10:00 am

Little Groove

Boarding House Park
Little Groove is an interactive live music experience designed for kids and their whole families. Blending music, movement, and hands-on instrument play, Little Groove performances invite everyone to sing, dance, and participate together in a fun and energetic musical environment.Led...
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Wednesday
8/12
2026
10:00 am

Curious Creatures

Boarding House Park
A hands-on interactive live animal show for all ages! Get up close and personal with exotic reptiles and other animals from around the world, including a turtle, snake, lizard, alligator, and chinchilla! This engaging show lets parents and children alike...
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Thursday
8/13
2026
10:00 am

Bubbles McGee

Boarding House Park
Bubbles McGee brings the sparkle and joy that makes every moment unforgettable! This enchanting bubble experience brings smiles, giggles, and wide-eyed awe to all who attend. With handcrafted wands, fanciful nets, and charming props, Bubbles McGee brings a magical flurry...
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Thursday
9/24
2026
6:00 pm

Mel Allen

Pollard Library
“Listening to New England,” is a 45-50 minute talk with PowerPoint images by longtime Yankee Magazine editor Mel Allen. Drawing from Allen’s nearly half century of reporting and writing about the unique people and places of New England for Yankee...
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Saturday
10/10
2026
2:00 pm

Jonathan Collins (Lowell Celebrates Kerouac)

Whistler House Museum of Art
One of our featured events of Lowell Celebrates Kerouac will be an art exhibit at the Whistler House with New Jersey artist Jonathan Collins. The Whistler Museum of Art will have an exhibit of his work from late August through...
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Sunday
11/8
2026
2:00 pm

Bernie Zelitch (Exploring Annie Powell)

Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center
Annie Powell (1859-1952) was born in West Yorkshire, England. Even though as a girl she worked in the textile mills to support her family, she owned a box camera at about age 15. As she was an active commercial photographer...
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