The Mosesian Center for the Arts released highlights of the Mosesian Arts Live 2025–26 Season upcoming season. See the information in the announcement below.
We’re thrilled to share a special preview of the Mosesian Arts Live 2025–26 Season with our mailing list subscribers! From special performances to new programs, this season is filled with opportunities to connect, be inspired, and experience the arts together. Your support makes all of it possible, and we can’t wait to welcome you.
As we approach the end of our fiscal year on August 31, we’ve launched a special campaign to renew existing memberships and welcome 50 new members into our vibrant community. Membership starts at just $50 and comes with wonderful benefits, including:
- Early info about performances, programs, classes, and events
- The opportunity to display your artwork in our annual Members Exhibition
- Invitations to Members only events
- And much more, all designed to keep you connected to the arts!
Your membership donations help foster a home for artists, audiences, learners, and arts-lovers of all ages here at the Mosesian Center for the Arts. If you haven’t already, please renew or join as a member today!
CHORDS AND COCKTAILS
Our long-running jazz series relaunches as Chords & Cocktails – an exciting evolution of diverse live music performances on our stages!
October 8 Nancy and Spencer Reed
November 19 Boston Blow Up featuring Donna McElroy
December 9 Eric Mintel Quartet, Charlie Brown Christmas
January 21 TBD
February 11 Kris Adams featuring Greg Hopkins & Friends
April 1 Nicole Zuraitis
Tickets and packages will be available in September.
OPEN MIC
The Open Mic series kicks off on September 10 in our lobby! This series – created by a local artists collective – features a wide range of performers from singer/songwriters to storytellers, poets to rock bands, comedians to string players. All are welcome in this inclusive event with a focus on our vibrant artist community.
The event is general admission, with some tables for sitting, some tables for standing, and maybe even a bit of a dance floor!
September 10 • 7:30 PM
Performer signups open September 1
Save the dates for future Open Mics: November 12, January 14, March 11, and May 13
MANTASIA
September 19–20 • 8:00 PM
From Rusty Hammer, Producer of Mantasy and The Briar and Rusty Show, comes a visual journey showcasing the breadth and depth of what it means to explore masculinity through drag performance and costume. A cast of drag kings from across the country have been tasked with bringing their newest, most elaborate, and innovative designs and accompanying acts.
MANTASIA will showcase what drag can be in a new and fascinating light!
GOOD NEWS GUS!
September 21 • 1:00 PM
Join us for a fun-filled puppet show for the whole family! Led by the multi-talented Harry Lacoste, a singer, magician, puppeteer, and all-around joy-bringer, this high-energy performance features music, magic, and heartwarming laughs with his lovable puppet pal, Gus. With a background that includes years of entertaining children across the country, Harry brings a special kind of sparkle to every show. Don’t miss this interactive, feel-good event that’s perfect for kids – and kids at heart!
PAULA POUNDSTONE
December 13 • 7:30 PM
Iconic comedian Paula Poundstone is known for her smart, observational humor and a spontaneous wit that has become the stuff of legend. She regularly plays theaters across the country, hosts a weekly comedy podcast, Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone, and is a regular panelist on NPR’s Wait, Wait… Don’t Tell Me. She also voiced the character ‘Forgetter Paula’ in the feature films Inside Out and Inside Out 2.
We can’t wait to welcome Paula to the Charles Mosesian Theater!
CREATIVE CHATS!
September 5 • 8:30 AM
We’re excited that the Creative Chats! series will be returning this season. These first Friday events are a way to gather for conversations about creativity and the creative life. Come by as Matt Hanna of Little Local Conversations leads his first featured conversation with Jennifer Morsches and Tim Merton of the Sarasa Chamber Music Ensemble.
Save the dates for future Creative Chats! October 3, November 7, December 5, February 6, March 6, April 3, May 1, and June 5.
MEMBERS EXHIBITION 2025
September 12–October 31
Members Exhibition 2025 showcases the work of the center’s artists members. Every year Mosesian Arts is excited to welcome returning and new artists, makers and creators working in a wide range of visual arts from painting, drawing and printmaking to sculpture, fiber, ceramics, photography and more.
SAVE THE DATE • ANNUAL MEMBER MEETING
You are invited to our Annual Member Meeting and Exhibition Opening!
September 18 • 5:30–7:30 PM
Mingle with fellow arts lovers, view the art and connect with the artists of the Members Exhibition, meet our new Executive Director and leadership team, and get an even closer look at the upcoming Mosesian Arts Live 2025–26 season. It’s a fun, low-key evening of art, conversation, and community — we can’t wait to welcome you!
With so much to see, learn, and experience at Mosesian Arts, we hope to see you soon! For all of the latest events, schedules, and tickets, visit mosesianarts.org.