Events

Thinking about running for office? Want to know more before deciding? Join the League of Women Voters of Wayland and the Wayland Free Public Library on January 7th at 7 pm on Zoom to learn more! Trudi Reid, Wayland Town Clerk, will be joined by Lea Anderson and Cherry Karlson to talk about the "nuts and bolts" of running for office--how to get your name on the ballot, how to organize a campaign, etc. Come with your questions and learn what you need to know about running for office here in Wayland! Register for the Zoom link at tinyurl.com/lwv-howto

Enjoy an evening of step lively Americana Roots music with the Squeezebox Stompers on Saturday January 10 at 8 pm at the Vokes Theater. 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. With award winning musicians and twenty five years of New England performances, they promise a Rockin good time for all. Tickets available at www.artswayland.com .

Arts Wayland proudly opens its 2026 season with the Berklee Faculty Jazz Series, under the direction of Neil Olmstead, Berklee College Professor Emeritus, on Sunday, January 11 at 3:00 pm at First Parish in Wayland. Internationally acclaimed trumpeter and Berklee professor Tiger Okoshi presents his extraordinary 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—painting the air, one note at a time. Audiences should expect a jazz experience that surprises, refreshes, and

What Is This Thing Called Music? A Multimedia Masterclass with Jim Scott — Arts Wayland Date: Sunday, January 18 | Time: 2:00–4:00 PM Location: Arts Wayland Gallery, 35 Andrew Ave., Wayland MA 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 & students (registration required). $25 for non-members. Funded by the Margaret Stewart Lindsay Foundation.

Join our Wayland METCO Community Celebration Luncheon! This is an incredible opportunity for us to gather as a community to celebrate our AMAZING Wayland METCO Students. Come and enjoy: Student Performances Catered Buffet Luncheon Date: January 19, 2026 Time: 1:30pm - 3:30pm Place: Thelma Burns Building 575 Warren Street Boston, MA All proceeds go to the Wayland METCO Scholarship Fund FREE Bus Transportation to Boston from Wayland High School - 12:30pm Fill out BUS FORM and get details if interested! Tickets: $30 adults, $15 children PURCHASE LUNCHEON TICKETS https://cur8.com/24842/project/135973 METCO T-Shirts will be for SALE with items for raffle so