What's happening in Franklin, MA: Saturday, August 15, 2026 ???

Saturday, August 15

Franklin Lions Clothing Drive active through Aug 22   https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/07/the-franklin-lions-conducting-clothing.html

9:00am Blood Drive (Teddy Gallagher's Irish Pub)

9:00am Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

9:00am Fallen Hero: Jules Perret & Robert R. Pirelli (Veterans Walkway, Franklin Town Common)

9:00am Library Book sale (Franklin Public Library)

10:00am Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

10:00am Revolutionaries in White: A Look Across Three Centuries of Bridal Fashion

10:00am Maloney Farm & Forest (visit, pop up shop) (90 Daniels St)

10:00am Rise Up (Franklin United Methodist Church)

10:00am Town Council Office Hours (Franklin Public Library)

10:30am Messtival! (Franklin Public Library)

1:00pm Library books by the bag sale (Franklin Public Library)

8:00pm Karaoke at The Raillery (Raillery Public House) 

8:00pm A Starry Night (live music - ticketed event) (THE BLACK BOX)

***  Town Meetings today ***

Town Council Open Office Hours

Saturday, August 15 Time: 10:00 AM

No agenda for this open discussion session

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Find the full Community event calendar https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication: https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

The Town meeting calendar is found https://www.franklinma.gov/Calendar.aspx

The School district calendar is found https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendar

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Friday, August 14, 2026 ???

Friday, August 14

Franklin Lions Clothing Drive active through Aug 22   https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/07/the-franklin-lions-conducting-clothing.html

10:00am      Knitting Group (Franklin Public Library)

1:00pm Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

1:00pm            Book Sale     (Franklin Public Library)

2:00pm Farmers Market (Franklin Town Common)

3:00pm Bus 14 (live music) (Franklin Town Common)

5:30pm The Reminiscents (live music) (Franklin Town Common)

8:00pm Turn the Page: A Bob Seger Tribute     (THE BLACK BOX)

For additional details on Library events -> https://www.franklinma.gov/942/Calendar-of-Events

For additional details on Senior Center events ->   

https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/9890

***  NO Town Meetings today ***

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Find the full Community event calendar https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication: https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

The Town meeting calendar is found https://www.franklinma.gov/Calendar.aspx

The School district calendar is found https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendar

FPAC Hosts Cabaret Starring Singers from the Stages of Boston, Providence, and Beyond - Saturday, August 15

(photo credit: Paul Vicario)

The Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) will host A Starry Night: A Cabaret on Saturday, August 15th, 2026 featuring singers from the stages of Boston, Providence, and beyond. FPAC, Franklin’s own Actors’ Equity Professional Theater, is thrilled to welcome talented singers from the area’s robust theater scene to THE BLACK BOX stage for an evening of great music. 

Hosted by Ali Funkhouser,  the evening will feature Molly Dupre, Jessica Graves, Nicole Franklin Kelley, Brandon Lee, Hailey Madison, Isabel Molettieri, Ellen Scarano, Marielle Sciore, Ali Stanglewicz, Cole Stanley, Leah Steinman, and Olivia Valianti with a special appearance by some of FPAC’s Student Apprentices.  

FPAC is an Actors’ Equity Small Professional Theater company based at THE BLACK BOX in downtown Franklin, MA. Each season, FPAC produces musicals, plays, and more featuring Broadway stars, professional actors, local performers, and emerging artists. The upcoming 2026-27 season will feature Disney’s Frozen, POTUS, ‘night, Mother, The Secret Garden, and Once Upon a Mattress. 

Tickets for A Starry Night are available at THEBLACKBOXonline.com  or by calling the box office at 508-528-3370.

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Saturday, August 8, 2026 ???

Saturday, August 8

Franklin Lions Clothing Drive active through Aug 22   https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/07/the-franklin-lions-conducting-clothing.htmlcloth

9:00am Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

10:00am Touch a Truck (ticketed event) (Fairmount Fruit Farm)

10:00am Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

10:00am Revolutionaries in White: A Look Across Three Centuries of Bridal Fashion (Franklin Historical Museum)

10:30am Magic with Scott Martell! (Franklin Public Library)

1:00pm Painting for Adults! (Franklin Public Library)

2:00pm Franklin Kitchen Center Summer Showcase & Open House (Franklin Kitchen Center)

3:30pm Sharks Come Cruisin' Concert (Franklin Public Library)

7:00pm Sweet Harmony (live music) (La Cantina Winery)

7:30pm THE BLACK BOX Sings… Céline Dion (ticketed event) (THE BLACK BOX)

8:00pm Karaoke at The Raillery (Raillery Public House)

***  NO Town Meetings today ***

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Find the full Community event calendar https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication: https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

The Town meeting calendar is found https://www.franklinma.gov/Calendar.aspx

The School district calendar is found https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendar

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Friday, August 7, 2026 ???

Friday, August 7

Franklin Lions Clothing Drive active through Aug 22   https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/07/the-franklin-lions-conducting-clothing.htmlcloth

10:00am Knitting Group (Franklin Public Library)

1:00pm Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

2:00pm Farmers Market (Franklin Town Common)

3:00pm Alex Fradkin (live music) (Franklin Town Common)

5:30pm Karate Show (live music) (Franklin Town Common)

7:00pm Karaoke Night (La Cantina Winery)

8:00pm Traveller The Chris Stapleton Experience (THE BLACK BOX)

For additional details on Library events -> https://www.franklinma.gov/942/Calendar-of-Events

For additional details on Senior Center events ->   

https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/9890

***  NO Town Meetings today ***

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Find the full Community event calendar https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication: https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

The Town meeting calendar is found https://www.franklinma.gov/Calendar.aspx

The School district calendar is found https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendar

Franklin Performing Arts Comppany announces their 2026-27 Season

For the first time in forever, experience the musical phenomenon that has taken the world by storm: Disney’s Frozen directed by FPAC Artistic Director Raye Lynn Mercer with choreography by Chaz Wolcott (Newsies, So You Think You Can Dance, CATS)!

FPAC presents the hilarious adult comedy “POTUS Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive” directed by Ali Funkhouser.

Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, FPAC presents the two-person drama ’Night, Mother directed by Nick Paone. 

The Secret Garden is a compelling tale of forgiveness and renewal directed by Raye Lynn Mercer and Ali Funkhouser.

Carried on a wave of wonderful songs, by turns hilarious and raucous, romantic and melodic, Once Upon a Mattress is a rollicking spin on the classic tale The Princess and the Pea provides some side-splitting shenanigans. Directed by Raye Lynn Mercer with choreography by Broadway’s Clay Rice-Thomson! 

Mark your calendar for these events! Tickets will be available at theblackboxonline.com/ or fpaconline.com/

Reminder: THE BLACK BOX Pays Tribute to Céline Dion - Saturday, Aug 8, 2026

The beloved summer concert series returns on August 8th at 7:30pm with THE BLACK BOX Sings… Céline Dion outside under the stars. 

A cast of Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) favorites led by Brendan Jacob Smith (The Simon and Garfunkel Story, America’s Got Talent, T.3), Maria Sylvia Norris (Beetlejuice, Sister Act, Disney Cruise Line), and Paige Martins (Band Vocalist with Holland America & Seabourn Cruise Lines) will pay tribute to the legendary vocalist. Table seating and general seating are available. In case of inclement weather, the event will be moved inside.

(L-R) Brendan Jacob Smith, Maria Sylvia Norris & Paige Martins

Joining the tribute show cast are Hayley Driscoll, Ali Funkhouser, and Hallie Wetzell alongside six FPAC Student Apprentices: Ani Corkran, Helena Cornwell, Aida DiChiara, Baree Frigon, Hailey Hulbig, and Alina Kanakry. 

Dubbed the “Queen of Power Ballads,” Céline is known for her powerful, technically skilled vocals. With over 200 million records sold worldwide, Dion is the best-selling Canadian recording artist, the best-selling French-language artist, and one of the best-selling musical artists of all time. 

Born into a large family in Charlemagne, Quebec, Dion was discovered by her future manager and husband, René Angélil, and emerged as a teen star in her home country with eight French-language albums during the 1980s. She gained international recognition by winning the Eurovision Song Contest 1988, where she represented Switzerland with the song “Ne partez pas sans moi.” 

Dion went on to release twelve English-language albums, including the best-selling albums The Colour of My Love (1993), Falling into You (1996), and Let’s Talk About Love (1997), as well as A New Day Has Come (2002), her 21st-century bestseller. She also became known for performing cinematic theme songs, such as “Beauty and the Beast” for the Disney film of the same name (1991), “Because You Loved Me” for Up Close & Personal (1996), and “My Heart Will Go On” for Titanic (1997), which became one of the best-selling singles. 

Dion’s accolades include 5 Grammy Awards, 20 Juno Awards, seven American Music Awards, nine Billboard Music Awards, and stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and Canada’s Walk of Fame. Seven of her albums have sold at least 10 million copies worldwide, the second most among women. Dion was conferred with the Legion of Honor, the highest French order of merit, and was elevated to the Companion of the Order of Canada. 

Later in August, THE BLACK BOX will pay tribute to the songs of Finding Nemo and Disney with THE BLACK BOX Sings… Finding Nemo on August 21 and 22. Tickets for the August 8th concert are available at THEBLACKBOXonline.com or by calling the box office at 508-528-3370.

THE BLACK BOX Pays Tribute to Céline Dion - Saturday, Aug 8, 2026

The beloved summer concert series returns on August 8th at 7:30pm with THE BLACK BOX Sings… Céline Dion outside under the stars. 

A cast of Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) favorites led by Brendan Jacob Smith (The Simon and Garfunkel Story, America’s Got Talent, T.3), Maria Sylvia Norris (Beetlejuice, Sister Act, Disney Cruise Line), and Paige Martins (Band Vocalist with Holland America & Seabourn Cruise Lines) will pay tribute to the legendary vocalist. Table seating and general seating are available. In case of inclement weather, the event will be moved inside.

(L-R) Brendan Jacob Smith, Maria Sylvia Norris & Paige Martins

Joining the tribute show cast are Hayley Driscoll, Ali Funkhouser, and Hallie Wetzell alongside six FPAC Student Apprentices: Ani Corkran, Helena Cornwell, Aida DiChiara, Baree Frigon, Hailey Hulbig, and Alina Kanakry. 

Dubbed the “Queen of Power Ballads,” Céline is known for her powerful, technically skilled vocals. With over 200 million records sold worldwide, Dion is the best-selling Canadian recording artist, the best-selling French-language artist, and one of the best-selling musical artists of all time. 

Born into a large family in Charlemagne, Quebec, Dion was discovered by her future manager and husband, René Angélil, and emerged as a teen star in her home country with eight French-language albums during the 1980s. She gained international recognition by winning the Eurovision Song Contest 1988, where she represented Switzerland with the song “Ne partez pas sans moi.” 

Dion went on to release twelve English-language albums, including the best-selling albums The Colour of My Love (1993), Falling into You (1996), and Let’s Talk About Love (1997), as well as A New Day Has Come (2002), her 21st-century bestseller. She also became known for performing cinematic theme songs, such as “Beauty and the Beast” for the Disney film of the same name (1991), “Because You Loved Me” for Up Close & Personal (1996), and “My Heart Will Go On” for Titanic (1997), which became one of the best-selling singles. 

Dion’s accolades include 5 Grammy Awards, 20 Juno Awards, seven American Music Awards, nine Billboard Music Awards, and stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and Canada’s Walk of Fame. Seven of her albums have sold at least 10 million copies worldwide, the second most among women. Dion was conferred with the Legion of Honor, the highest French order of merit, and was elevated to the Companion of the Order of Canada. 

Later in August, THE BLACK BOX will pay tribute to the songs of Finding Nemo and Disney with THE BLACK BOX Sings… Finding Nemo on August 21 and 22. Tickets for the August 8th concert are available at THEBLACKBOXonline.com or by calling the box office at 508-528-3370.

“Viva Las Elvis” appearing at THE BLACK BOX, Saturday, July 11

Experience the iconic sights and sounds of The King in concert with New England’s premier Elvis Presley tribute show, “Viva Las Elvis”, starring national award-winning tribute artist Dan Fontaine and featuring the Memphis Sun Mafia Band!

Enjoy the very best of Elvis’ legendary concert tours recreated LIVE with authenticity and flare!

See the tribute show that has New England all shook up, Viva Las Elvis!

This Saturday!

Tickets at THEBLACKBOXonline.com or by calling the box office at 508-528-3370!

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What's happening in Franklin, MA: Friday, June 26, 2026 ???

Friday, June 26

10:00am Knitting Group (Franklin Public Library)

1:00pm Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

2:00pm Farmers Market (Franklin Town Common)

3:00pm Colin Manocchino Jazz (live music) (Franklin Town Common)

5:30pm Rowboat (live music) (Franklin Town Common)

7:30pm Electric Youth 2026 Bon Voyage (THE BLACK BOX)

For additional details on Library events ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/942/Calendar-of-Events

For additional details on Senior Center events ->   

https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/9195/May-2026-Newsletter?bidId=

*** NO  Town Meetings today ***

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Find the full Community event calendar https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication: https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

The Town meeting calendar is found https://www.franklinma.gov/Calendar.aspx

The School district calendar is found https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendar

THE BLACK BOX Sings Series returns in August

Back by popular demand!

THE BLACK BOX Sings… Series returns outside under the stars this summer with 2 special concerts! Tickets on sale soon at THEBLACKBOXonline.com or by calling the box office at 508-528-3370!

THE BLACK BOX Sings… Céline Dion on August 8th at 7:30pm at THE BLACK BOX outside under the stars! A cast of Franklin Performing Arts Company favorites will pay tribute to the legendary vocalist!

THE BLACK BOX Sings… Finding Nemo the Musical on August 21st and 22nd at 7:30pm at THE BLACK BOX outside under the stars! A cast of Franklin Performing Arts Company favorites will pay tribute to the beloved Pixar film through the songs of the theme-park musical adaptation by the songwriting team behind Frozen!

Audiences will also enjoy an opening set of Disney classics sung by students from the Franklin School for the Performing Arts!

Table seating and general seating are available. In case of inclement weather, the events will be moved inside.

Tickets available online - https://theblackboxonline.com/

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Saturday, June 20, 2026 ???

Saturday, June 20

8:00am St. Mary Men's Faith Formation Group (St. Mary's Parish) 

9:00am Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

9:00am Fallen Hero: Edward A. Kelly (Veterans Walkway, Franklin Town Common)

10:00am Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

10:00am Revolutionaries in White: A Look Across Three Centuries of Bridal Fashion     (Franklin Historical Museum)

10:00am Rise Up (Franklin United Methodist Church)

4:00pm South Street Six (live music) (Dean College Stage at Patriot Place)

5:00pm 3rd Annual Celebration of Life Fun Run Festival (Plainville)

7:30pm Garden of Hedon (live music) (THE BLACK BOX)

8:00pm Karaoke at The Raillery (Raillery Public House)

*** NO  Town Meetings today ***

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Find the full Community event calendar https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication: https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

The Town meeting calendar is found https://www.franklinma.gov/Calendar.aspx

The School district calendar is found https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendar

Garden Of Hedon scheduled to perform at THE BLACK BOX, Saturday, June 20 at 7:30 PM

Vintage style psychedelic blues rock with just a shot of punk rock attitude. Theswagger of The Stones, meets the sophistication of The Beatles, combined with the power of Led Zeppelin, and the eclectic weirdness of early David Bowie and Alice Cooper.

Garden Of Hedon scheduled to perform at
THE BLACK BOX, Saturday, June 20 at 7:30 PM

Matt Zajac: Lead Vocals, Background Vocals, Acoustic Guitar | 

William James Donovan: Bass Guitar, Background Vocals | 

Steven Serra: Electric Guitar | 

Tim Corrigan: Electric Guitar | 

Kevin Meaney: Slide Guitar | 

Johnny Keys: Piano, Organ, Keyboard | 

Tim Provost: Drums

Come see what’s growing in the Garden Of Hedon!

TICKETS = $20 presale, $25 at door   https://theblackboxonline.com/garden-of-hedon/

Electric Youth has 2 concerts this June 2026

Electric Youth has 2 concerts this June 2026

One free one on the Town Common, one ticketed at THE BLACK BOX, both before they leave on their European tour.

Tickets for THE BLACK BOX show available - https://theblackboxonline.com/electric-youth-2026-bon-voyage/

The Town of Franklin recognized for another first - "first municipality in the country to adopt social prescribing"

via Town of Franklin:

"Franklin's Social Prescriptions initiative was recently featured by the Boston Institute for Nonprofit Journalism (BINJ).

In 2025, the Town of Franklin became the first municipality in the country to adopt social prescribing, a healthcare approach that connects residents with arts, culture, recreation, and other community-based activities to help address social isolation and support overall well-being.

More than a year later, the program continues to make an impact through partnerships that connect residents to meaningful community experiences."

Read the full article -  https://binj.news/2026/06/16/creative-remediation-the-mass-municipality-bucking-trends-with-social-prescriptions

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Additional info on the Art Pharmacy program

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/05/art-pharmacy-officially-launching-5125.html

The Franklin TV video of the May 2025 launch of Art Pharmacy   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKvpBwHdyNE

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Sunday, June 7 2026 ???

Sunday, June 7

8:00am PMC Kids Ride (Washington St School)

1:00pm Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

2:00pm ONCE (THE BLACK BOX)

6:30pm T.3 in Concert (THE BLACK BOX)

*** NO Town Meetings today   ***

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Find the full Community event calendar  https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/Calendar.aspx
The School district calendar is found  https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendar

Electric Youth schedule their annual Bon Voyage Show for June 26

Electric Youth schedule their annual Bon Voyage Show for June 26

via Electric Youth

"Tickets are on sale NOW for our Bon Voyage Show @theblackboxfranklin !! Rock out with us and the Boston Show Band on June 26th at 7:30 PM before we depart on our 2026 European Tour! 

🎟️ THEBLACKBOXonline.com | 508-528-3370

📸 @vicariostudio "

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Garden of Hedon concert scheduled for THE BLACK BOX on June 20

Vintage style psychedelic blues rock with just a shot of punk rock attitude! 

The swagger of The Stones meets the sophistication of The Beatles, combined with the power of Led Zeppelin and the eclectic weirdness of early David Bowie and Alice Cooper. 

Matt Zajac: Lead Vocals, Background Vocals, Acoustic Guitar 

William James Donovan: Bass Guitar, Background Vocals

Steven Serra: Electric Guitar

Tim Corrigan: Electric Guitar

Kevin Meaney: Slide Guitar

Johnny Keys: Piano, Organ, Keyboard

Tim Provost: Drums 

Come see what’s growing in the Garden Of Hedon!

Tickets available at THEBLACKBOXonline.com or by calling the box office at 508-528-3370!

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