Find details of the many fun things you can do — all packed into one fun Saturday afternoon!
performances
A selection of local performances throughout the entire event
Timing and acts subject to change.
From Ragtime to American Roots, Hip-Hop to K-Pop, this is sure to bring a festive vibe!
Main Stage
12:05 pm – 12:45 pm: Jimmy Otis
Jimmy Otis is a Ragtime pianist from Lowell, Ma. He plays vintage works by Scott Joplin, Tom Turpin and others as well as his own Ragtime compositions.
1:05 pm – 2:00 pm: Modern Dance Showcase feat. Lunaire, UML Breakers, and Guests from the Lowell Hip Hop Festival, hosted by Jim Tessier
Watch some amazing K-Pop cover dance from the Lunaire, formed under UMass Lowell’s K-Pop Club and enjoy breakdancing and other urban dance performances from the recreational and competitive UML Breakers. Hosted by Jim Tessier and guests from the Lowell Hip Hop Festival
2:05 pm – 3:00 pm: Lowell Hip-Hop Festival, feat. Elmstreet, Malissa Lach, CabbHoppa1
Get ready for some live music, beat-box and other performances brought to you by the Lowell Hip Hop Festival.
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Stage Break
Been watching performances all day? Now’s the time to walk around. If you want more action, go join the Salsa Social!
4:00 – 4:45 pm: Reverend JJ & the Casual Sinners
Lowell-based American Roots band that plays alternative country, blues, Americana… Music that’ll make your bones shake 🔥
Marcotte LLC Merrimack Market
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Restore the Feelings – “SIPPMIX” with Sounds by SippAndListen
Enjoy live DJ music by SippAndListen as you stroll down Merrimack St
Yang Family Kid’s Zone
3:00 pm – 3:45 pm: Khmer drumming with Ramaney Art Fellow ក្រុមសិល្បៈរាមណេយ្យ
Performance by local Khmer drumming group, followed by drumming interaction
Shop & Restaurant specials
Participating businesses offering special promotions/discounts during Open Streets Lowell.
Note: Only businesses offering special promotions/discounts as part of Open Streets Lowell are listed. All other businesses within the Open Streets Lowell footprint are still operating as usual and would highly appreciate your patronage.
Food & Drink Specials
- Café Eclipse – Cold brew, speciality lemonade and hot apple cider
- El Potro Mexican Bar and Grill – Beer Garden (21+), special events menu
- Fork Included – Grab & Go gluten-free food
- On the Bun – Special events menu
- Roberto Clemente League – Piña coladas, natural juices and lemonade
- Time Out Café and Eatery – Dominican & Spanish food
Shops & Services Specials
- Hi Def Graphics – Screen printing demonstration
Arts & Craft Market
Sprinkled throughout the Marcotte LLC Merrimack Market and Revolutionary Valley Concord Concourse
Artisanal/Creative Goods
- Allie Lovering Art
- Art by Bashley
- Bare Arms Pottery
- Bea’s Jewelry
- Dali of the Dogs Embroidery
- Heart Skull Studio
- hntrsvg
- Kaism Crafts – Art of Wire Bonsai
- Khmer Generations Project
- Makmahon Jewelry
- Mara Crafting
- Meg Smith/Midnight Mews/Poe in Lowell
- My Ear Candies x Little Bunny Crafts
- NAAM Artisans
- No Puckers
- Pain Chain
- Rimay’s Craft
- She’s Crafty
- Specialbunny Knits
- Strung by Together by Kellie
- Sweet Durian Stories
- The Pretty Pirate
- The Brush Art Gallery & Studios feat. The Sunset Aura
- With a Little Luxe
Creative Experiences
- Art with Candace – Custom portraits & live illustrations
- GreenBean Creations – DIY Charm Bars
- Henna_and_glam_by_sid – Henna art
- Varicatures – Chibi caricatures
free Interactive activities
Brought to you by local & regional community organizers & non-profits.
Yang Family Kid’s Zone
- Weaving activities with Park Rangers from the Lowell National Historical Park
- Learn about brushing, flossing and get prizes for kids with Tooth Angels
- Watch rocket cars fly with the Energy Explorers of Greater Lowell
- Color international flags with International Institute of New England
- Interactive Art experience with Lowell Center for the Arts
- Noon – 5 PM – Make your own instrument
- 12:45pm, 1:45pm, 2:45 pm and 3:45pm – Bucket drumming circle, 10~15 mins per session, no registration required, open for all ages
- Check out library books & coloring pages with the Pollard Memorial Library Bookmobile!
- Make your own bubble wand and join the music party at the Kid’s Fun Tent. Special Khmer drumming performance by Ramaney Art Fellow at 3:00 pm.
Marcotte LLC Merrimack Market
- Solar-powered doll house with 350 MA of Greater Lowell
- Share your cooking memories with Lowell City of Learning
- Be an intergenerational pen-pal through AgeAction
- Come play chess with the Lowell Chess Club
- Book signing of Murder Like Magic by Tricia Blanchet (a thriller based in Lowell) with the Revolutionary Valley Regional Tourism Council
- Provide community feedback & get free giveaways with DIY (Do-it-Yourself) Lowell
Revolutionary Valley Concord Commons
- Add your cloth to the quilt installation brought to by Open Streets Lowell
- Decorate your own pumpkin at the Hive Public Market
- Name the flags with New American Association of Massachusetts
- Learn & enjoy salsa with Salsa-In Lowell (2:00 pm – 4:00 pm)
- 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Salsa Classes – No registration required.
- 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Salsa Social – No registration required.
Info Booths
Resources and other information from local and regional agencies and businesses.
Scattered throughout the street…
- All in Energy
- Edge Merrimack River
- HIVE Public Market
- Lowell Public Schools Student Support Services – Family Resource Center
- Massachusetts Alliance of Portuguese Speakers (MAPS)
- Middlesex Community College
- Mills42 Credit Union
- Reverie 73
- RISE Dispensaries
- Zhumas Construction