BCMFest, incl. song session Sat; chantey sing Sun; Lexington and GC sings Tue; Newburyport sing Wed; Belmont sing Thurs

[Jeff Keller]

Thu-Sun Jan 15-18: Boston Celtic Music Festival

Where: Somerville and Cambridge

Mostly not a singing event, but lots of great music:
https://www.passim.org/live-music/bcmfest-2026/
https://www.facebook.com/events/2266290357152320

Sun Jan 18, 2pm - 5pm: Boston Area Chantey&Maritime Sing (indoors)

Where: Waltham, MA

This month's sing will be indoors at Lynn Noel's home in Waltham, MA.

For address or questions (incl. about rides), email aprilcath...@gmail.com or text 617-291-6827 or message April on Facebook.

--Parking on the street is free.
--The home has one dog and two cats.
--There will be an air purifier, with masking encouraged.

Tue Jan 20

1-2pm: Bring a Song (to Lexington)
Where: Lexington Community Center, 39 Marrett Rd, Lexington, MA
A pilot daytime song circle with Deborah Anne Goss.  RSVP: 781-698-4840

Sing a song or lead a sing-along -- with or without instruments; solo or with a group.  Songs may be of any kind, but please nothing too rude or scary.  Feel free to request a song or ask for help singing one.

6-8pm: Growing Center Outdoor Pub Sing
Somerville Community Growing Center, 22 Vinal Ave, Somerville, MA
If you don't have a Somerville parking permit, you can park on Highland Ave and walk down. Come sing in-person, outdoors, in a beautiful setting! We'll have a propane fire pit and marshmallows to toast. Other snacks are welcome.  NOTE: If it's bitter cold, we may end early, but we will sing! Dress for the weather!
COVID PRECAUTIONS: Because singing is a relatively high-risk activity, we ask that people attend only if vaccinated, boosted, and symptom-free. Anyone may lead a song, but no-one is obliged to. Drinking songs and sea chanteys always go over well, but anything with a good, singable chorus will be appreciated.

Wed Jan 21, 7:30-10:30pm: Port Session in Newburyport

The Port Tavern, 84 State St, Newburyport, MA

This doesn't happen every month.  Cancellations/confirmations are sometimes but not always posted in their facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/nbptportermen).  Failing that, you can call the venue: (978) 465-1006

"Join The Portermen for an evening of merrymaking whilst singing sea shanties and folk songs from the British Isles, North America and beyond. This is an open singing session and all are welcome to join in a rousing chorus, lead a song or just listen and enjoy! Acoustic instruments are also welcome to accompany your song!"

Thu Jan 22, 7-10pm: Belmont pub sing
Where: Odd Fellows Hall - Friendship Lodge #20 IOOF, 16 Maple St, Belmont, MA
*** BYO food & drink. Must be 21+ to partake of alcohol. *** Come sing with us! Trad folk music of (mainly) America, Canada, & The British Isles. Sea shanties, drinking songs, mining songs, farming songs, all sorts of songs! Good choruses and great harmony abound. Emphasis on group participation and an inclusive atmosphere. Hosted by Red Kovatch.