BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Fivesparks - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.fivesparks.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Fivesparks REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T160000 DTSTAMP:20260501T093906 CREATED:20260124T232919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T173101Z UID:10002947-1773914400-1773936000@www.fivesparks.org SUMMARY:Village Nursery School Children's Art Show DESCRIPTION:Fivesparks is proud to collaborate with Harvard’s Village Nursery School to help them present their annual Children’s Art Show.  \nIf you visit Fivesparks during the week of March 17-19\, 2026\, you’ll delight in the creations of some of the littlest artists\, in addition to our formal art exhibition on display.  \nThe Village Nursery School is a non-profit\, private school for toddler and preschool aged children from Harvard and surrounding communities. Learn more about the school at villagenurseryschool.org. \nFivesparks visitors can view the show Tuesday-Thursday during our regular open hours\, 10am-4pm. Special viewing times arranged only for Village Nursery School families occur Monday-Thursday evenings. URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/village-nursery-school-childrens-art-show-3/2026-03-19/ LOCATION:Fivesparks Gallery\, 7 Fairbank Street\, Harvard\, MA\, 01451\, United States CATEGORIES:exhibit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.fivesparks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/vns_logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T160000 DTSTAMP:20260501T093906 CREATED:20260221T200953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260314T144202Z UID:10002993-1774094400-1774108800@www.fivesparks.org SUMMARY:Save Our Schools: March for our Lives Silent Auction DESCRIPTION:With the recent active shooter scare at UMass Lowell on 9/3/25\, the Evergreen High School shooting in Colorado on 9/10/25\, as well as number of other recent shooting incidents\, the local artist community is doing their part to make our community safer. While the UMass Lowell shooter on September 3\, 2026 turned out to be a hoax\, the fear that was created was very real. \nMarch for our Lives is a student-led organization founded by survivors of the Parkland\, Florida high school shootings in 2018. They lead demonstrations in support of gun control legislation and their mission is to end gun violence in our lifetime. They have championed gun violence prevention legislation at all levels of the government to save lives and create a better\, safer future. \nFollowing the horrific shootings in Buffalo and Uvalde\, March for our Lives led a protest in DC. Just a day after MFOL marched\, Senator Chris Murphy announced a bipartisan gun reform package with the support of 10 Republicans\, and just weeks later\, they successfully passed the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act\, the first federal gun safety law in nearly 30 years. \nA charity artwork silent auction and fundraising event run by local-artist\, Lisa Nelson will help raise money for March for our Lives. \nFor two weeks prior (3/7-3/21)\, display tables will be setup in the Fivesparks LOFT featuring artwork donated by a number of local professional artists along with silent auction sign-up sheets. Visitors can bid on these items throughout the 2-week period.  \nAt the end of the two weeks\, a fundraising event will be held at Fivesparks on 3/21/26.  Entrance is free\, refreshments will be served and winning bids for the art silent auction will be announced around 7pm.  \nAll money raised will be donated to March for our Lives. URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/save-our-schools-march-for-our-lives-silent-auction/2026-03-21/ LOCATION:Fivesparks Loft\, 7 Fairbank Street\, Harvard\, MA\, 01451\, United States CATEGORIES:exhibit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.fivesparks.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/AuctionImage.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T200000 DTSTAMP:20260501T093906 CREATED:20260221T195736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260314T144254Z UID:10002974-1774112400-1774123200@www.fivesparks.org SUMMARY:Save Our Schools: March for our Lives Charity Fundraiser DESCRIPTION:With the recent active shooter scare at UMass Lowell on 9/3/25\, the Evergreen High School shooting in Colorado on 9/10/25\, as well as number of other recent shooting incidents\, the local artist community is doing their part to make our community safer. While the UMass Lowell shooter on September 3\, 2026  turned out to be a hoax\, the fear that was created was very real. \nMarch for our Lives is a student-led organization founded by survivors of the Parkland\, Florida high school shootings in 2018. They lead demonstrations in support of gun control legislation and their mission is to end gun violence in our lifetime. They have championed gun violence prevention legislation at all levels of the government to save lives and create a better\, safer future. \nFollowing the horrific shootings in Buffalo and Uvalde\, March for our Lives led a protest in DC. Just a day after MFOL marched\, Senator Chris Murphy announced a bipartisan gun reform package with the support of 10 Republicans\, and just weeks later\, they successfully passed the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act\, the first federal gun safety law in nearly 30 years. \nA charity artwork silent auction and fundraising event run by local-artist\, Lisa Nelson will help raise money for March for our Lives. \nFor two weeks prior (3/7-3/21)\, display tables will be setup in the Fivesparks LOFT featuring artwork donated by a number of local professional artists along with silent auction sign-up sheets. Visitors can bid on these items throughout the 2-week period. Click here for a link to the Silent Auction event. \nAt the end of the two weeks\, a fundraising event will be held at Fivesparks on 3/21/26.  Entrance is free\, refreshments will be served and winning bids for the art silent auction will be announced around 7pm.  \nAll money raised will be donated to March for our Lives. URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/save-our-schools-march-for-our-lives-charity-fundraiser-silent-auction/ LOCATION:Fivesparks Gallery\, 7 Fairbank Street\, Harvard\, MA\, 01451\, United States CATEGORIES:exhibit,live ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.fivesparks.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/AuctionFlyer-copy-14.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T190000 DTSTAMP:20260501T093906 CREATED:20260205T234206Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T122454Z UID:10002965-1774630800-1774638000@www.fivesparks.org SUMMARY:10th Annual Bloom N Art - Private Reception DESCRIPTION:Student artists\, their families\, Bromfield and Hildreth school teachers and administration\, Garden Club of Harvard floral arrangers and Board members and Fivesparks Board members are invited for a private reception to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Bloom N Art.  URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/10th-annual-bloom-n-art-private-reception/ LOCATION:Fivesparks CATEGORIES:exhibit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.fivesparks.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot-2026-03-09-at-12.55.24-AM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T160000 DTSTAMP:20260501T093906 CREATED:20260205T233800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T123143Z UID:10002963-1774692000-1774713600@www.fivesparks.org SUMMARY:10th Annual Bloom N Art Show DESCRIPTION:In the tradition of prestigious museums\, the Garden Club of Harvard created a wonderful event celebrating the relationship between artwork and floral arrangements.  \nIn partnership with the Bromfield School Art Department and Fivesparks\, the Garden Club of Harvard is proud to present its 10th annual Bloom N Art show. This year we are celebrating the 10th year of an amazing collaboration and recognizing how it’s founder and all 10 years of amazing student and floral art.  Come and celebrate with us!  \nFree and open to the public\, this event highlights artwork created by middle and high school students from The Bromfield School.  This year\, we are excited to also include students from the Hildreth Elementary School. Artwork is paired with Garden Club members\, who interpret the artwork in amazing\, beautiful\, creative and unique floral arrangements. \nThis is a true multi-generational\, community-wide event!   \nBloom N Art is on view at Fivesparks Saturday\, March 28th from 10am-4pm and Sunday March 29th from 12-4pm.  \nThere is a private reception for student artists and their families\, school teachers and administration and the Garden Club of Harvard floral arrangers on Friday March 27th. The show is open for additional viewing by The Bromfield School classes\, students\, teachers and administrators on Monday\, March 30th.  URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/10th-annual-bloom-n-art-show/2026-03-28/ LOCATION:Fivesparks CATEGORIES:exhibit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.fivesparks.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot-2026-03-09-at-12.55.24-AM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T160000 DTSTAMP:20260501T093906 CREATED:20260205T233800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T123143Z UID:10002964-1774785600-1774800000@www.fivesparks.org SUMMARY:10th Annual Bloom N Art Show DESCRIPTION:In the tradition of prestigious museums\, the Garden Club of Harvard created a wonderful event celebrating the relationship between artwork and floral arrangements.  \nIn partnership with the Bromfield School Art Department and Fivesparks\, the Garden Club of Harvard is proud to present its 10th annual Bloom N Art show. This year we are celebrating the 10th year of an amazing collaboration and recognizing how it’s founder and all 10 years of amazing student and floral art.  Come and celebrate with us!  \nFree and open to the public\, this event highlights artwork created by middle and high school students from The Bromfield School.  This year\, we are excited to also include students from the Hildreth Elementary School. Artwork is paired with Garden Club members\, who interpret the artwork in amazing\, beautiful\, creative and unique floral arrangements. \nThis is a true multi-generational\, community-wide event!   \nBloom N Art is on view at Fivesparks Saturday\, March 28th from 10am-4pm and Sunday March 29th from 12-4pm.  \nThere is a private reception for student artists and their families\, school teachers and administration and the Garden Club of Harvard floral arrangers on Friday March 27th. The show is open for additional viewing by The Bromfield School classes\, students\, teachers and administrators on Monday\, March 30th.  URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/10th-annual-bloom-n-art-show/2026-03-29/ LOCATION:Fivesparks CATEGORIES:exhibit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.fivesparks.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot-2026-03-09-at-12.55.24-AM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260330T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260330T150000 DTSTAMP:20260501T093906 CREATED:20260205T234701Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T123216Z UID:10002966-1774857600-1774882800@www.fivesparks.org SUMMARY:10th Annual Bloom N Art - School Viewing Hours DESCRIPTION:Special open hours for students\, teachers and administrators to view the Bloom N Art exhibit. URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/10th-annual-bloom-n-art-school-viewing-hours/ LOCATION:Fivesparks CATEGORIES:exhibit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.fivesparks.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot-2026-03-09-at-12.55.24-AM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T160000 DTSTAMP:20260501T093906 CREATED:20260125T174120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T174325Z UID:10002950-1775908800-1775923200@www.fivesparks.org SUMMARY:Last Day to View: Orchard Women of Harvard DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 11\, 2026\, 12-4pm \n– This is the last day to view the photographs\, artwork and history featured in the exhibit Orchard Women of Harvard.  \n \nThis program is funded in part by a grant from the Harvard Cultural Council\, a local agency which is supported by Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency. URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/last-day-to-view-orchard-women-of-harvard/ LOCATION:Fivesparks CATEGORIES:exhibit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.fivesparks.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Orchard-Women-of-Harvard-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260418 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260419 DTSTAMP:20260501T093906 CREATED:20260207T164215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T202753Z UID:10002967-1776470400-1776556799@www.fivesparks.org SUMMARY:Birds! DESCRIPTION:Fivesparks and the Boxborough Birders present BIRDS!\, a curated art exhibition exploring and celebrating the wonder\, beauty\, and diversity of birds.\n \nFeaturing works that interpret the theme of BIRDS! that reflect not only birds themselves\, but also their habits\, homes\, interactions\, impacts\, and traces. Come enjoy wonderful bird-themed artwork by local\, regional and artists across the USA in a variety of mediums.\n \nParticipate in bird-themed programs\, all during prime bird-watching\, migratory season. You can see all the Birds! exhibit-related events HERE. \n \nOn view April 18 – May 30\, 2026.\n \nOpening Reception (free to all) on Saturday\, April 18\, 2026\, 4-6pm.  URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/exhibit-birds/ LOCATION:Fivesparks CATEGORIES:BIRDS,exhibit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.fivesparks.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Birds-1-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T180000 DTSTAMP:20260501T093906 CREATED:20260313T012540Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T203434Z UID:10003045-1776528000-1776535200@www.fivesparks.org SUMMARY:Birds! Art Exhibit Reception DESCRIPTION:Join us at Fivesparks in appreciating  the magnificence of birds and the artists who celebrate them in their art. \nOpening reception open to all\, refreshments offered from 4:00-6:00pm.  \nSaturday\, April 18\, 2026. URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/birds-art-exhibit-reception/ LOCATION:Fivesparks CATEGORIES:BIRDS,exhibit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.fivesparks.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Birds-recep-only-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260419 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260531 DTSTAMP:20260501T093906 CREATED:20260403T203806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T203846Z UID:10003457-1776556800-1780185599@www.fivesparks.org SUMMARY:Birds! DESCRIPTION:Fivesparks and the Boxborough Birders present BIRDS!\, a curated art exhibition exploring and celebrating the wonder\, beauty\, and diversity of birds.\n \nFeaturing works that interpret the theme of BIRDS! that reflect not only birds themselves\, but also their habits\, homes\, interactions\, impacts\, and traces. Come enjoy wonderful bird-themed artwork by local\, regional and artists across the USA in a variety of mediums.\n \nParticipate in bird-themed programs\, all during prime bird-watching\, migratory season. You can see all the Birds! exhibit-related events HERE. \n \nOn view April 18 – May 30\, 2026. URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/birds/ LOCATION:Fivesparks CATEGORIES:BIRDS,exhibit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.fivesparks.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Birds-no-recep-no-QR-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T160000 DTSTAMP:20260501T093906 CREATED:20260313T012755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T204032Z UID:10003046-1780142400-1780156800@www.fivesparks.org SUMMARY:Birds! Last day to view DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss the amazing celebration of Birds! \nLast day to view is Saturday\, May 30\, 2026. 12:00-4:00pm.  URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/birds-last-day-to-view/ LOCATION:Fivesparks CATEGORIES:BIRDS,exhibit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.fivesparks.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Birds-no-recep-no-QR-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260606 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260720 DTSTAMP:20260501T093906 CREATED:20260312T234524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T234524Z UID:10003039-1780704000-1784505599@www.fivesparks.org SUMMARY:Dialogues in Dual Languages DESCRIPTION:When people speak in different languages\, how do they develop empathy and understanding? When the world is full of noise and misinformation\, how do we learn to listen and to hear each other?  This show presents thirteen pairs of visual artists and poets in collaborations that seek to illuminate\, advance\, reflect and resonate with one another. URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/dialogues-in-dual-languages/ LOCATION:Fivesparks CATEGORIES:exhibit END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T170000 DTSTAMP:20260501T093906 CREATED:20260312T234909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T235257Z UID:10003040-1781449200-1781456400@www.fivesparks.org SUMMARY:Art Exhibit Reception: Dialogues in Dual Languages DESCRIPTION:Join Fivesparks in celebrating the 13 artist & poet pairs that comprise Dialogues in Dual Languages.  \nSunday\, June 14\, 3-5pm.  \nWhen people speak in different languages\, how do they develop empathy and understanding? When the world is full of noise and misinformation\, how do we learn to listen and to hear each other?  This show presents thirteen pairs of visual artists and poets in collaborations that seek to illuminate\, advance\, reflect and resonate with one another. \n  URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/are-exhibit-reception-dialogues-in-dual-languages/ LOCATION:Fivesparks CATEGORIES:exhibit END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T160000 DTSTAMP:20260501T093906 CREATED:20260312T235148Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T235220Z UID:10003041-1784462400-1784476800@www.fivesparks.org SUMMARY:Last day to View: Dialogues in Dual Languages DESCRIPTION:When people speak in different languages\, how do they develop empathy and understanding? When the world is full of noise and misinformation\, how do we learn to listen and to hear each other?  This show presents thirteen pairs of visual artists and poets in collaborations that seek to illuminate\, advance\, reflect and resonate with one another. URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/last-day-to-view-dialogues-in-dual-languages/ LOCATION:Fivesparks CATEGORIES:exhibit END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260825 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260926 DTSTAMP:20260501T093906 CREATED:20260313T011639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T011639Z UID:10003042-1787616000-1790380799@www.fivesparks.org SUMMARY:Marks of Distinction - Central Mass Pastel Society National Juried Art Show DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the 2026 Marks of Distinction National Juried Show! CMPS is delighted to bring you our annual exhibition of artworks in soft pastel from artists working throughout the United States and Canada. \nOn view August 25 – September 25\, 2026.  \nReception & Awards Ceremony\, open to all\, Sunday\, September 13\, 2026. \n2:00-4:00pm.  URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/marks-of-distinction-central-mass-pastel-society-national-juried-art-show/ LOCATION:Fivesparks CATEGORIES:exhibit END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260913T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260913T160000 DTSTAMP:20260501T093906 CREATED:20260313T011906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T011906Z UID:10003043-1789308000-1789315200@www.fivesparks.org SUMMARY:Marks of Distinction - Central Mass Pastel Society Juried Art Show Reception & Awards Ceremony DESCRIPTION:Reception & Awards Ceremony \nSunday\, September 13\, 2026 \nLight refreshments served\, open to all. 2:00-4:00pm.  URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/marks-of-distinction-central-mass-pastel-society-juried-art-show-reception-awards-ceremony/ LOCATION:Fivesparks CATEGORIES:exhibit END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T160000 DTSTAMP:20260501T093906 CREATED:20260313T012046Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T012046Z UID:10003044-1790330400-1790352000@www.fivesparks.org SUMMARY:Marks of Distinction - Central Mass Pastel Society National Juried Art Show - Last day to view DESCRIPTION:Last day to view the National Juried Art Show\, Marks of Distinction presented by the Central Mass Pastel Society.  \n  URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/marks-of-distinction-central-mass-pastel-society-national-juried-art-show-last-day-to-view/ LOCATION:Fivesparks CATEGORIES:exhibit END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261003 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261129 DTSTAMP:20260501T093906 CREATED:20260407T203346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T203632Z UID:10003459-1790985600-1795910399@www.fivesparks.org SUMMARY:Agnes Abbot: Rediscovering a Local Treasure DESCRIPTION:Agnes Abbot: Rediscovering a Local Treasure\nWe are honored to share the work of a beloved local artist whose creative spirit continues to live on through her art. Each piece reflects her unique vision\, passion\, and connection to the community\, offering a glimpse into the world as she saw it. By making her artwork available\, we hope to celebrate her legacy and allow others to experience the beauty and meaning she brought to her craft. \nWhether you are discovering her work for the first time or have long admired her talent\, these pieces serve as a lasting tribute to a life devoted to artistic expression.” URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/agnes-abbot-rediscovery-a-local-treasure/ LOCATION:Fivesparks CATEGORIES:exhibit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.fivesparks.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Abott2.jpeg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR