Good morning, Lowell.

UMass Lowell will host the Sounds of Portugal concert on Saturday, May 2 featuring homegrown fado singer Alison Dasilva and Pedro Botas at 7:30 p.m. in the Comley-Lane Theatre at 870 Broadway St., with ticket proceeds benefiting the Mark and Elisia Saab Center for Portuguese Studies.

On April 22, the Lowell School Committee voted 6 to 1 to approve a teacher staffing budget ($115,611,745) that restores a kindergarten and first-grade teacher at Greenhalge Elementary.

The committee also passed a recommendation for the superintendent to restore Lowell High staff, with the final vote scheduled for May 6.

Lowell Girls Lacrosse teams played through cold, rainy weather on April 24 and recorded strong wins—the Grade 1/2 team beat Tyngsboro 14–4 while other squads advanced.

They will compete on Sunday at Tewksbury, Waltham, and other local venues, with games scheduled in the morning and early afternoon.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Town and The City Festival 2026

May 10-12 — Warp and Weft — Free entry — Celebrate Jack Kerouac's spirit with a vibrant mix of music and art in Lowell's historic downtown.