new england's live music guide
MAYNARD
Maynard is a small town west of Boston with a community arts center and an independent cinema, both contributing to a growing cultural identity.
Sanctuary Cultural Arts Center programs live music, theater, and community events in a nonprofit setting. Maynard Fine Arts Theatre is a second-run and independent cinema in a vintage downtown theater.
Maynard has a small-town arts community feel. The venues are affordable and community-driven, and the downtown is walkable and pleasant.
Tip: Downtown Maynard along Nason Street is compact and walkable. Both venues and several restaurants are within a few blocks.
Neighborhoods: Downtown Maynard • Maynard Center
WEEK OF APRIL 6, 2026
MONDAY - 4/6
Sanctuary Cultural Arts Center
- Open Mic Night: Hosted by Jae Mannion at 6:30 PM sing along
TUESDAY - 4/7
WEDNESDAY - 4/8
Sanctuary Cultural Arts Center
- The Joy Reo Trio: Barside at 5:30 PM let's groove
- Ladies Night - DJ Mashup at 7:30 PM dance party
THURSDAY - 4/9
Sanctuary Cultural Arts Center
- Sarah Mendelsohn: Barside at 5:30 PM feel the vibes
FRIDAY - 4/10
SATURDAY - 4/11
Sanctuary Cultural Arts Center
- Artful Adventures at 10:30 AM explore music
- Britt Connors: Barside at 2:00 PM discover tunes
SUNDAY - 4/12
Sanctuary Cultural Arts Center
- Moosejuice at 4:30 PM chill out
- Soundbath Meditation & Yoga Nidra with Jesse Gallagher at 7:00 PM relax time
MONDAY - 5/11
Sanctuary Cultural Arts Center
- Open Mic Night: Hosted by Alan Goodrich at 6:30 PM join us
TUESDAY - 5/12
Sanctuary Cultural Arts Center
- Tom Hagerty: Barside at 5:30 PM live session
- Tuesday's Dead w/ Dead Ahead at 8:00 PM rock out