Friday, March 20th, 2026
Good morning, Lowell. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Special guests Marisol Nobrega and Lillian Patrylo previewed the upcoming Women's Week Breakfast, which will feature local speakers, honorees and a donation drive for the Lowell Youth Leadership Program. The show gave a glimpse of an event set to celebrate local women and support youth leadership. Inside Lowell
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Zach Bryan acquired Jack Kerouac’s original scrolls and letters at Christie’s so they can be showcased at the developing Jack Kerouac Center in Lowell. The exhibit will honor the author’s legacy (a hometown icon) and attract visitors. Inside Lowell
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lowell School Committee extended the contracts of three assistant superintendents for one year through June 30, 2027 with a 3% pay increase after a 5+1 vote, and a full budget review with possible staff cuts will be considered soon. Inside Lowell
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UMass Lowell Asian Night
6-8:30 p.m. — Durgin Hall — $7 for students, $10 general — Celebrate Asian culture with vibrant performances brought to you by university student organizations.
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The Meteors Live
8-11 p.m. — 122 Western Ave, Lowell, MA — Admission cost not specified — Experience the distinctive sound of the UK psychobilly pioneers, The Meteors.
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A Khmer Swan Lake
Apr 8 – 26 — Merrimack Repertory Theatre — Ticket info not provided — Experience a unique adaptation blending Western ballet with Cambodian dance in a celebration of culture.
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A Khmer Swan Lake
8 p.m. — Merrimack Repertory Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience a unique interpretation of a classic ballet in a vibrant cultural setting.
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Khmer New Year Parade 2026
12:30-1:00 p.m. — Lowell Senior Center — Free entry — Celebrate Cambodian culture with vibrant dances, music, and delicious food!
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