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 MAY 25, 2026
MONDAY - 5/25
Sanctuary Cultural Arts Center
- Open Mic Night: Hosted by Milt Reder & Dave Becker at 6:30 PM sing along
TUESDAY - 5/26
WEDNESDAY - 5/27
Sanctuary Cultural Arts Center
- Lori Z Jazz Trio at 5:15 PM jazz vibes
- The Coalboilers at 8:00 PM let's go
THURSDAY - 5/28
Sanctuary Cultural Arts Center
- Sarah Levecque at 5:30 PM jazz vibes
FRIDAY - 5/29
Sanctuary Cultural Arts Center
- Kenny Selcer and Steve Gilligan at 5:30 PM jam out
SATURDAY - 5/30
Sanctuary Cultural Arts Center
- Family Music Series ft. Vanessa Trien at 10:30 AM family fun
SUNDAY - 5/31
Sanctuary Cultural Arts Center
- Dennis Brennan Trio ft. Jim Haggerty & Kevin Barry at 4:00 PM chill vibes
- STORY SONGS OF THE 70s at 7:00 PM throwback tunes
MONDAY - 6/29
Sanctuary Cultural Arts Center
- Open Mic Night: Hosted by Stevie Mac at 6:30 PM sing along
WEDNESDAY - 7/1
Sanctuary Cultural Arts Center
- John Fitz at 5:30 PM get down
- Ladies Night - DJ Mashup at 7:30 PM party time
THURSDAY - 7/2
Sanctuary Cultural Arts Center
- Sado-Domestics at 8:00 PM live show
SATURDAY - 7/4
Sanctuary Cultural Arts Center
- The Funktones Fourth of July Celebration at 7:30 PM celebrate
SUNDAY - 7/5
Sanctuary Cultural Arts Center
- Mike Oram & Friends at 4:00 PM get together