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Lowell
Thursday, April 16th, 2026
Good morning, Lowell. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The City of Lowell and Parker Lecture Series will host Marty Walsh on Thursday, April 30 at 5:30 p.m. at MCC’s Richard and Nancy Donahue Family Academic Arts Center on Central St., where the former Boston mayor and NHLPA executive will share his journey and insights in a free public lecture. Inside Lowell
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UMass Lowell launched the Center for Sports Engineering and Performance to improve how sports equipment is tested and used. The center will bring together researchers, companies and sports leagues in Lowell and support hands-on learning for students. Inside Lowell
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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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The Town and The City Festival - Day 1
12:00 p.m. – 11:59 p.m. — Merrimack Repertory Theatre — Free entry — Experience the bummer pop sounds of Boston's future teens band featuring amy, daniel, maya, and colby.
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The Town and The City Festival 2026
May 1-3 — Merrimack Repertory Theatre — All ages event — Celebrate local music and arts with a vibrant lineup of artists in downtown Lowell.
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The Far Out: The Town & The City Festival
9:45 PM - 1:45 AM — Old Court Irish Pub And Restaurant — Entry fee varies — Celebrate music and arts in Lowell's vibrant downtown with a festival inspired by Jack Kerouac.
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The Town and The City Festival 2026
5 PM — Warp and Weft — Free entry — Celebrate Jack Kerouac's spirit at this multi-day music and arts festival featuring diverse performances throughout Lowell.
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The Town and The City Festival 2026
5 PM - 12 AM — Warp and Weft — Free entry — Celebrate artistic expression and music in the spirit of Jack Kerouac in downtown Lowell.
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The Town and The City Festival 2026
5 PM – 12 AM — Warp and Weft — Various pricing options — Celebrate the spirit of Jack Kerouac with diverse music and arts throughout Lowell.
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The Town and The City Festival 2026
5-12 p.m. — Warp and Weft — Free entry — A vibrant celebration of music and arts inspired by Jack Kerouac's spirit in downtown Lowell.
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The Town and The City Festival 2026
5 PM – 12 AM — Warp and Weft — Free entry — Celebrate the spirit of Jack Kerouac with music and arts throughout downtown Lowell.
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Doors Open Lowell
11 a.m.–3 p.m. — Greater Merrimack Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau — Free entry — Explore historic buildings and celebrate preservation efforts in Lowell.
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