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 FEBRUARY 23, 2026
MONDAY - 2/23
Sanctuary Cultural Arts Center
- Open Mic Night: Hosted by Milt Reder & Dave Becker at 6:30 PM sing along
TUESDAY - 2/24
WEDNESDAY - 2/25
Sanctuary Cultural Arts Center
- Lori Z Jazz Trio at 5:15 PM jazz vibes
- Playing Dead Ft. The Coalboilers at 7:00 PM let's go
THURSDAY - 2/26
Sanctuary Cultural Arts Center
- Sarah Levecque at 5:30 PM free event
- Billy Claiborne Perform the Music of Bob Dylan at 8:00 PM get loud
FRIDAY - 2/27
Sanctuary Cultural Arts Center
- Sugar Road at 5:30 PM chill vibes
- A Band of Brothers - The Ultimate Allman Brothers Experience at 8:00 PM rock out
SATURDAY - 2/28
Sanctuary Cultural Arts Center
- Family Music Series hosted by Mister Vic Ft. Vanessa Trien & the Jumping Monkeys at 10:30 AM family fun
- Deb n’ Steve at 2:00 PM free event
- Familiar Strangers at 5:30 PM chill vibes
- Grateful Dead Through the Decades at 7:30 PM get loud
SUNDAY - 3/1
Sanctuary Cultural Arts Center
- Mike Oram & Friends at 4:00 PM jam sesh
- Fugitive Swing Dance at 6:00 PM swing dance
TUESDAY - 3/31
Sanctuary Cultural Arts Center
- Tina Castle at 5:30 PM free event
- Ramble On Rose at 8:00 PM let's go
WEDNESDAY - 4/1
Sanctuary Cultural Arts Center
- ALASH at 7:30 PM get loud
THURSDAY - 4/2
Sanctuary Cultural Arts Center
- Bees Deluxe at 5:30 PM free event
- Donna the Buffalo at 8:00 PM rock out
FRIDAY - 4/3
Sanctuary Cultural Arts Center
- Arthur Terembula at 5:30 PM free event
- Danielle Miraglia and The Glory Junkies at 8:00 PM local talent
SATURDAY - 4/4
Sanctuary Cultural Arts Center
- Family Music Series hosted by Mister Vic at 10:30 AM family fun
- Rockwood Taylor at 2:00 PM free event
- The Jim Larkin Situation at 5:30 PM free event
- The Love Dogs at 8:00 PM get loud
MONDAY - 4/6
Sanctuary Cultural Arts Center
- Open Mic Night: Hosted by Jae Mannion at 6:30 PM sing along
TUESDAY - 4/7
Sanctuary Cultural Arts Center
- Tuesday's Dead w/ Dead Ahead at 8:00 PM get loud
WEDNESDAY - 4/8
Sanctuary Cultural Arts Center
- Ladies Night - DJ Mashup at 7:30 PM dance night
THURSDAY - 4/9
Sanctuary Cultural Arts Center
- Sarah Mendelsohn at 5:30 PM free event
FRIDAY - 4/10
Sanctuary Cultural Arts Center
- Sugar Road at 5:30 PM free event
- Playing Dead at 8:00 PM get loud
SATURDAY - 4/11
Sanctuary Cultural Arts Center
- Britt Connors at 2:00 PM free event
SUNDAY - 4/12
Sanctuary Cultural Arts Center
- Moosejuice at 4:30 PM free event
- Soundbath Meditation & Yoga Nidra with Jesse Gallagher at 7:00 PM meditative sound
MONDAY - 4/13
Sanctuary Cultural Arts Center
- Open Mic Night: Hosted by Alan Goodrich at 6:30 PM sing along
TUESDAY - 4/14
Sanctuary Cultural Arts Center
- Tom Hagerty at 5:30 PM free event
- Tuesday's Dead w/ Dead Ahead at 8:00 PM get loud
WEDNESDAY - 4/15
Sanctuary Cultural Arts Center
- Blue Minx at 5:00 PM free event
- Open Jazz Jam at 7:30 PM jam session
THURSDAY - 4/16
Sanctuary Cultural Arts Center
- The Blind Boys of Alabama at 7:30 PM get loud
- Lola Sweet Plays Woodstock & more! at 8:00 PM music night
FRIDAY - 4/17
Sanctuary Cultural Arts Center
- Better Late at 5:30 PM free event
- LoVeSeXy at 8:00 PM get loud
SATURDAY - 4/18
Sanctuary Cultural Arts Center
- The Funktones at 4:30 PM free event
SUNDAY - 4/19
Sanctuary Cultural Arts Center
- The Love Dogs at 7:30 PM get loud