Thursday, May 8th, 2025
Good morning, Lowell. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Massachusetts House Asian Caucus and ABEC launched the fifth annual Shop AAPI Month campaign to support local AAPI small businesses for AAPI Heritage Month—Lowell representatives urge residents to visit these shops and share their experiences online. Inside Lowell
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UMass Lowell raised over $900,000 from 3,200 donors at its eighth annual Days of Giving event on May 7—donors designated funds to support scholarships, career resources, athletics, food and housing needs, and programs for first-generation students. Inside Lowell
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Turn It Up Dance Challenge
May 9-11 — Lowell Memorial Auditorium — Registration required — Experience a weekend filled with dance competitions and awards in a vibrant atmosphere.
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Artist Reception: One and One make One
3-5 p.m. — Arts League of Lowell — Free entry — Celebrate the collaborative exhibit by Margarida Correia and Coleman Rogers in a welcoming gallery atmosphere.
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LOWELL: Free HIV and STI Health Clinic
4-6 p.m. — Massachusetts Alliance of Portuguese Speakers | Lowell — Free entry — Offering free, quick, and confidential HIV and STI testing for the community.
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Dizasterpiece
7-10 p.m. — Taffeta Music Hall — Cost not specified — Experience the energetic live performance of A Skylit Drive blending screamo with pop influences.
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Massachusetts Pirates vs. Jacksonville Sharks
7-10 p.m. — Tsongas Center — Tickets Required — Enjoy an exciting night of Mass Pirates Football while honoring military personnel and first responders.
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June Open Studios & Outdoor Market
8 AM – 1 PM — Western Avenue | Studios & Lofts — Free entry — Explore vibrant art studios, enjoy the outdoor market, and catch live performances this summer.
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