Event by West Acton Merchants Association
OKTOBERFEST IS MOVE TO ITS RAIN DATE: SATURDAY 10/3/26
TRUE WEST PONDER PUB TRIVIA
EVERY TUESDAY: 7-9PM IN THE TAPROOM
True West Ponder Pub Trivia is a live hosted knowledge-based event played in bars and restaurants all over the country. Get your team, (up to 6 max) to True West to test your skill at an assortment of trivia questions, from Anatomy to Literature, Movies to History, Sports to Science.
Check out Open Mic Night at Silver Girl with Joe Armanetti. Joe is providing a state of the art PA system, a Yamaha keyboard, and use of his acoustic guitar for anyone who needs it. So come on down to Silver Girl to participate or just enjoy some local music! Reservations recommended.
Get ready for Karaoke night at True West! Every Wednesday in True West Speakeasy. Entry is Free!
Join Wish for a fun fall kickoff event at Wish! We'll have cider, drinks and fall treats! We'll be launching new arrivals! We're going to make it a tent party right out front if the weather is nice! Bring a friend or come make some new ones - no RSVP required!
Walk & Flow Immersion • A Forest Bathing & Gentle Yoga Experience
w/ Lelia Leary at Revolution Community Yoga + Fitness, Acton, MA
Friday, Oct. 16th @ 9:30 – 11am (rain date: Oct. 23rd)
$30 early bird reg. / $40 day of class
More info and register here
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Join RCY for a mindful nature-walk followed by a nurturing Gentle Yoga practice. They will meander a walking loop and enjoy the beautiful New England forests and spectacular wetland ecosystems. A magnificent boardwalk through the marshes is a lovely spot for a forest bathing exercise with our community. Following the walk, they class will gather back at Revolution Community Yoga for a Gentle Yoga practice with options for light touch hands on assists.
Just in time for spooky season, presenter Kevin Quigley explores the life, writing, and cultural influence of horror writer Stephen King. If you've attended a KevTalk in the past you know what a fun and fascinating speaker Kevin is. This is arguably his deepest well of expertise, having written 10 books and numerous articles analyzing the works of Stephen King over the last 30 years. Silver Girl will also be serving special King-inspired cocktails, and our regular menu will be available. Whether you're a King book nerd, a fan of the movie adaptations of his books, or just enjoy an entertaining night out, you're going to have a great time. Get tickets today!
*** POSTPONED to NOV. 8TH DUE TO WEEKEND NOR'EASTER ***
Lowell Humane Society Yoga For The Kittens Benefit Class
Mindful Yoga w/ Karen O’Neil in the Mass. Ave. Level Studio at Revolution Community Yoga
$35 Early Registration / $45 day of class
All proceeds go to the Lowell Humane Society.
PLEASE NOTE: This is not an adoption event.
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Join us for Mindful Yoga with some adorable visiting kittens while benefiting the Lowell Humane Society! The kittens are happy and handled very safely for this warm-hearted and fun event. Space is limited – register now!
Learn more and register here
Join Danny’s Place in the Gallery at Villageworks on Thursday, October 1, 2026, 7:00-8:30 PM for a ‘Growing Up Well’ community event!
Stephanie Malia Krauss — educator, social worker, and bestselling author of “How We Thrive and Whole Child, Whole Life” — will explore the power of mattering: helping young people feel seen, valued, and connected rather than just evaluated. For more information or to register, click here: thinkgiveproject.org/guw/
Silver Girl is so excited to be able to bring the incredibly talented Gil Silva to their restaurant. Gil’s classical guitar work will steal your heart. He plays a mix of contemporary songs, traditional Brazilian music, classical, and jazz that is the perfect accompaniment to your evening at Silver Girl. As always, there is no cover but reservation are recommended for the dining room and lounge.
Happy back to school!!! The Silver Unicorn Bookstore moved their Teacher Appreciation Night to the fall, and they are welcoming three special guests: award-winning and bestselling authors Vashti Harrison, Traci N. Todd, and Sara Pennypacker!!!
If you're an educator who's been to their annual Teacher Appreciation Night before, you know that Silver Unicorn closes the store early so that it's just teachers, and they always have lots of free food, swag, and books for you.
This year, free books are courtesy of our event sponsor, Acton Coffee! Did you know Acton Coffee is under new ownership? Head back in and fall in love with them all over again!!!
Register for Teacher Appreciation Night at: silverunicornbooks.com/events
RCY is teaming up with Kidding Around Yoga for this Kids Yoga Training
Sat 9/26 & Sun 9/27
Warning: this weekend may include
- spontaneous laughter
-“aha!” moments
-kids yoga that feels like joy, not pressure
Come learn how to turn play into peace, chaos into calm, and everyday moments into something meaningful. Learn more and register here.
Grow & Ground Book Club at RCY
“Whole Brain Living” by Jill Bolte Taylor, Ph.D.
Thursday, Sept. 24th @ 5:30 – 6:45pm in the RCY Loft
w/ Amy Yapp at Revolution Community Yoga in Acton, MA
Register w/ regular class passes or $25 drop-in
More info and register here
Prenatal Partners Workshop: Cultivating Comfort and Connection
Saturday, Sept. 19th @ 2 – 4pm
with Erica Taylor • Prenatal Yoga Teacher &
Megan Peasley • Birth Doula, Illuminated Birth
at Revolution Community Yoga • Acton, MA
Registration: $120 per couple
More info + registration here
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Prenatal Partners Workshop: Cultivating Comfort and Connection
In this hands-on workshop, prenatal yoga teacher Erica Taylor and birth doula Megan Peasley of Illuminated Birth will guide you and your partner through techniques of breath awareness, massage, acupressure, and partner poses to help foster comfort and connection for use during pregnancy, birth, and beyond.
Be the first in the US to taste new rum cask releases from Roaming Road! On Wednesday 9/16, join Mike Gilmore, Founder & Curator of Roaming Road Spirits at Silver Girl for a 6-course tasting of rum, paired with bites from each country of origin.
Join True West Brewery + Silver Unicorn Bookstore for their fourth annual Boozy Book Fair! This grown up book fair helps you tap into the nostalgia of your childhood. If prior years are any indication, you'll want to make your dinner reservation soon!
It’s time to make room for all the fall goodies!!! Wish’s three day end of summer clearance event is Thursday-Saturday:
THURSDAY 8/27, 10-5
FRIDAY 8/28, 10-5
SATURDAY 8/29, 10-5
Spend your Summer Saturday afternoons learning the art of the cocktail at Silver Girl with Chef/Co-Owner Dawn Aguiar! In this final installment, bring your knowledge together to learn to create your own cocktails! Shaken? Stirred? Herbaceous? Tropical? Learn to think like a bartender and draw on classic cocktail specs to create your own signature cocktails at home.
Classes are limited to 12 at the bar, and will be as hands-on as possible. You'll get to taste two cocktails along with a snack from the Silver Girl kitchen, and take away recipe cards to refer to when you get home. Tickets are required for this 21+ event and are available at silvergirl.us
Jazz standards you know, grooves you didn't expect. Old songs made to feel new, and a few surprises along the way. Featuring Anita "AJ" Wood on vocals, Rose Villani on upright bass & Sue Howard on piano: a classic trio, played with a twist. Secure your reservation at: silvergirl.us
Rob Schneider’s blend of vintage jazz and Great American Songbook standards will have you humming along and your toes tapping. Snag a reservation for this night of outstanding musicianship!
Maria Frattura Jazzed Up Trio has been playing in and around the Boston area for several years. Her musical influences include iconic performers such as Laura Nyro with Labelle, Motown harmony groups, Al Jarreau, and Joni Mitchell, to name a few. Music critic Bill Copeland once reviewed Maria's stage performance: "Frattura's technique of swiftly switching sustains to phrasing made the song hip as hell.. Frattura's electric stage charisma with her lively band behind her- just right!
Maria Frattura Jazzed Up Trio: with pianist/bassist, and vocalist Keith Kirkpatrick; and Gary Tepolt on Sax who also switches things up with playing the flute and clarinet.
Vocally, Frattura’s goal is to make a connection with her audience and match the vibe in venues like Silver Girl. Whether it's rock, pop, soul or jazz, Maria Frattura Jazzed Up Trio aims to please! Visit: silvergirl.us to make a reservation.
Join Eve & Murray’s + Wish next Saturday for HOLLY JOLLY JULY!!! Bring about some holiday cheer during the warm parts of the year.
You can find pop ups from Sandbox Jewelry (Audrey Sanderson ), Bethencourt free Wine and Cheese tasting featuring Hangtime Wines (Hangtime/Jeff ), Raffle prizes, and a huge summer sale at Wish.
Bring in a non-perishable food donation for the Acton Food Pantry for entry - or purchase tickets for $1 each!
Giovanna is a first call jazz singer in the greater Boston area known for emotion packed renditions and original interpretations of jazz standards. Gerry is an award winning 7-String jazz guitarist who has toured the USA and Canada, been the recipient of national awards and appeared on over fifty recordings.
Their collaboration, reminiscent of the pioneering work in this genre by jazz vocal icon Ella Fitzgerald and jazz guitar legend Joe Pass, reflects their combined years of experience learning their craft as well as a mutual respect for each other’s artistry.
Come enjoy some great cocktails, and tap your feet, all right here in West Acton! Admission is free. Go to silvergirl.us to book your table or just walk in!
Silver Girl is happy to welcome back Lori Zuroff! Lori’s inventive jazz vocals and incredible presence have garnered a loyal following, and they’re looking forward to some great jazz this Saturday! Reservations at silvergirl.us.
Tickets on sale now! Join Silver Girl Monday, July 13th for a new KevTalk, Disney Tiki: Imagineering Paradise. If you’ve had the pleasure of attending one of our past KevTalk events, you know how much fun they are. And if not, you’re in for a treat!! Pop-culture historian and author Kevin Quigley is so fun and informative (some might even call his talks edutainment) and Silver Girl will be serving up the perfect drinks and food to go with this amazing topic. Learn about the unique history and parallel paths of Walt Disney and Donn Beach as they created immersive escapism in the mid-century. Tickets are only $20 (food and drinks are à la carte) and are limited to 50. Get yours today before they sell out! Visit the link above or silvergirl.us. for tickets
Come over to Silver Girl on Friday to catch the Irish duo, Whiskey Cherry Bomb! Make your plans now and snag reservations while you still can! Use the widget at silvergirl.us
Meet up at Silver Girl and enjoy music by Rivers Between, the Indie Folk duo comprised of singer-songwriter Greg Kane and vocalist Kat Brooks. Admission is free. Snag a reservation to hold your a spot!
Half-priced bar snacks and $9 Tiny ‘Tinis at Silver Girl from 4 - 5:30 every Wednesday through June. All are welcome!
FREE CLASS! Hatha Yoga w/ Zelam Dixit
Join Zelam to Celebrate International Day!
10:30am on Monday, June 22nd
Hatha Yoga will now run weekly on Mondays at 10:30am. Hatha Yoga includes yoga poses, breathing practices and meditation/ mindfulness techniques. The class has a strong focus on safe and proper alignment, and breath and body awareness. We work toward strength, steadiness, flexibility, balance, concentration and calming of the mind. The slower pace of the class with longer holds in poses (compared to flow or Vinyasa classes) allows for attention to detail. Modifications are offered as needed, and the use of props is welcomed. This class is open to all levels and abilities
Upcycle with Botanical Embroidery
w/ Deepika Prakash at Revolution Community Yoga + Fitness
Friday, June 12th @ 5:30 – 7:30pm in the Waterfall Room
$40 early registration • $50 day of workshop
In this workshop, you’ll learn how to revive and personalize your garments using simple, approachable hand embroidery. The focus is on slow, meditative stitching — taking time to work with your hands and enjoy the process of making something beautiful.
No sewing experience is required. If you can thread a needle, you can do this.
Learn more and register here
The finalists are in. Now it’s your turn. After ~30 submissions and a community crossout vote, there are five finalists for the 7th Annual Danny’s Place Ice Cream Contest.
The winning flavor will be created at West Side Creamery and available for purchase for a limited time. A portion of the proceeds will go directly towards our youth programming. The winner will receive a gift card to West Side Creamery, Danny's Place swag, and bragging rights!
Vote for your favorite! Voting closes June 10th at 8pm.
Celebrate the biggest trend of the season - join Wish for an evening of scarves and refreshments!
They'll have new scarves for you to shop but they'll also practice tying them in stylish ways! Bring any tops or scarves you have questions about. This will be a relaxed atmosphere to play around with a trend that may feel a little intimidating and uncomfortable at first. Bring your friends or come make some new ones and let's tie one on!!!
Join the School Days Off at Danny's Place! Kids in grades K–5 can attend from 9 AM–12 PM and enjoy a day of themed activities, games, and creative fun. Whether the day’s focus is tied to a holiday or simply a special seasonal activity, it’s always a great time to connect, learn, and play. Enroll Here.
A Flavor Is Just a Memory with a Name.
The 7th Annual Danny's Place Ice Cream Contest is here and this year, we're going somewhere delicious.
The theme is: Nostalgia.
Submissions Due by May 20th
Learn more and suggest your flavor here!
Wish is a tini weenie bit older and they can’t wait to celebrate with you!!! 9 years of fun, friendship and style! Open house Saturday May 16th from 10-5. They’ll have treats & prizes!
Step into the speakeasy for an unforgettable night of mystery, dinner, and bestselling authors.
Join us on Friday, May 15th at 6 PM for a Murder Author Dinner Party in collaboration with the The Silver Unicorn Bookstore. This intimate, one-night-only event pairs a three-course spring dinner with lively conversation and readings from three acclaimed guest authors.
For $82 per person, your ticket includes:
A three-course dinner
An interactive author experience
Your choice of one featured book to take home at the end of the night
Meet the Authors:
Jenna Blum — Murder Your Darlings
Ava Roberts — The Summer House Murder
Laura Zigman — The Author Weekend
Seats are limited for this intimate speakeasy experience. Reserve yours now and spend the evening immersed in suspense, great conversation, and exceptional food.
