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MAYNARD
SANCTUARY CULTURAL ARTS CENTER
ABOUT
Sanctuary Cultural Arts Center is a live entertainment venue and bar at 82 Main Street in Maynard, Massachusetts, housed in a 150-year-old former church. The 5,000-square-foot space has a general admission capacity of 367 standing and 269 seated, with high ceilings and stained glass windows. NOTE: The website listed in venues.md (sanctuaryarts.org) points to a different organization in Eliot, Maine. The correct website is sanctuarymaynard.com.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Expect concerts, tribute bands, and family programming in a beautifully converted church setting known for excellent acoustics. The venue operates a full bar open seven days a week, with the main hall hosting shows on scheduled concert nights.
HISTORY
Sanctuary Cultural Arts Center was launched in 2019 with a mission to support the community, host live entertainment, and preserve 82 Main Street and its legacy. The venue has quickly established itself as a regional draw west of Boston in Maynard's historic downtown district.
UPCOMING SHOWS
Monday
- 6:30 PM — Open Mic Night: Hosted by Milt Reder & Dave Becker sing along
Wednesday
- 5:15 PM — Lori Z Jazz Trio jazz vibes
- 8:00 PM — The Coalboilers let's go
Thursday
- 5:30 PM — Sarah Levecque jazz vibes
Friday
- 5:30 PM — Kenny Selcer and Steve Gilligan jam out
Saturday
- 10:30 AM — Family Music Series ft. Vanessa Trien family fun
Sunday
- 4:00 PM — Dennis Brennan Trio ft. Jim Haggerty & Kevin Barry chill vibes
- 7:00 PM — STORY SONGS OF THE 70s throwback tunes
Monday - 6/29
- 6:30 PM — Open Mic Night: Hosted by Stevie Mac sing along
Wednesday - 7/1
- 5:30 PM — John Fitz get down
- 7:30 PM — Ladies Night - DJ Mashup party time
Thursday - 7/2
- 8:00 PM — Sado-Domestics live show
Saturday - 7/4
- 7:30 PM — The Funktones Fourth of July Celebration celebrate
Sunday - 7/5
- 4:00 PM — Mike Oram & Friends get together