Events must be submitted by 5 p.m. on the Friday before biweekly publication. For details, see waylandpost.org/events.
Saturday, Jan. 10
8–10 p.m.
Arts Wayland: The Squeezebox Stompers
Vokes Theater, 97 Boston Post Road
Enjoy an evening of step lively Americana roots music with the Squeezebox Stompers. This Boston-area band brings a joyful blend of Cajun, zydeco, blues, folk, and original tunes performed with accordion, saxophone, harmonica, penny whistle, guitar, bass, and drums. Tickets ($25) available at www.artswayland.com.
Sunday, Jan. 11
3–5 p.m.
Arts Wayland: Tiger Okoshi and Truly True
First Parish in Wayland, 225 Boston Post Rd.
Arts Wayland proudly opens its 2026 season with the Berklee Faculty Jazz Series under the direction of Berklee College Professor Emeritus Neil Olmstead. Internationally acclaimed trumpeter and Berklee professor Tiger Okoshi presents his new quintet, Truly True, joined by violinist Louis Thélot, cellist Peter Sumner, bassist Ferran Rico Andres, and vibraphonist Sam Cerra. Tiger describes this innovative music as sound waves invoking verticality and horizontality, clarity, joy, love, and color. $20.
Tuesday, Jan. 13
2–3 p.m.
Virtual Author Talk: David Brooks
Prominent cultural writer and bestselling author David Brooks discusses his book, “How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply,” in which he helps us pose essential questions: If you want to know a person, what kind of attention should you cast on them? What kind of conversations should you have? What parts of a person’s story should you pay attention to? Sponsored by the Wayland and Natick public libraries via the Library Speakers Consortium. Register at tinyurl.com/brooks-wayland.
Friday, Jan. 16
6:30–9:00 p.m.
Make a Mosaic Frame or Piece of Jewelry
35 Andrew Ave.
In this hands-on mosaic workshop, you’ll create your own small mosaic picture frame or wearable mosaic jewelry — the choice is yours when you arrive. Explore a vast selection of shimmering glass and beads, then craft your one-of-a-kind design using Epoxie Sculpt (no grouting required!). All materials included. No experience needed. Come for the art, stay for the vibe. Sign up at www.artswayland.com ($45).
7:30– 9 p.m.
Wayland High School Auditorium, 264 Old Connecticut Path
Free Concert: French Horn Frenzy
The Wayland Concert Series presents hornists Hazel Dean Davis and Nicholas Auer and pianist Elaine Rombola Aveni. The program includes Brahms songs, Gina Gillies’ “The Great Migration,” and Richard Bissil’s “Time and Space.” The Gillies piece is inspired by the migration of the wildebeest which, like this concert, has two horns. We will also be treated to a duet of alphorns — 12-foot-long Tyrolean didgiriedoos.
Saturday, Jan. 17
3–4 p.m.
Free Concert: Brass Quintet
First Parish Wayland, 225 Boston Post Road
The brass quintet Cinque Ottoni comprises trumpeters Margaret Romero and Charlie Anderson, hornist Jeff Stewart, and trombonists Mike Rosen and Andy Knight. Their program includes Herman Stein’s “Mock March,” reminiscent of a Rocky and Bullwinkle sound track; Scott Joplin’s “Bethena,” which is not a rag but a gentle waltz; Eric Ewazen’s “Balkanika Suite,” a suite on eastern European themes written for a Croatian brass quintet; Neil Hefti’s classic “Li’l Darlin’,” made famous by the Count Basie big band; and Jack Gale’s spectacular arrangement of Leonard Bernstein’s “West Side Story.”
Sunday, Jan. 18
2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
35 Andrew Ave.
What is this Thing Called Music Masterclass?
Explore the science and emotion behind music in this interactive multimedia workshop led by composer/performer Jim Scott. Learn how rhythm, vibration, harmony, and melody shape our bodies and minds. Register: www.artswayland.com Free for Arts Wayland members and students (registration required). $25 for non-members. Funded by the Margaret Stewart Lindsay Foundation.
Saturday, Jan. 24
11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Paint a Fairy Tale on Silk
35 Andrew Ave.
Arts Wayland presents “Silk Painting: A Winter Fairy Tale” led by artist Lidia. Discover some of the gifts of the long winter season such as the sparkle of fresh snow and the laughter of skating or sledding. $115.
Thursday, Jan. 29
7–8 p.m.
Wayland Free Public Library, 5 Concord Rd.
Focusing Your Genealogy Research
In this presentation, discover how organization, questions, and knowledge of records can help you become a better genealogist and researcher.
Saturday, January 31
10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
35 Andrew Ave.
Kids Art and Leadership Lab Ages 11-13
Live life through the lens of an artist with imagination, openness, and the courage to experiment. Designed for ages 11-13, this eight-week creative leadership lab blends art-making, brain science, and social-emotional learning to nurture focus, empathy, and resilience. $550.
