Featured Events in Quincy in April, 2025 (July Updated)

David Sheldon-Hicks is the founder of Territory Studio, which specializes in world-building and storytelling for film and next-generation digital brand platforms. The studio has created visualizations for films such as Guardians of the Galaxy, The Martian, Ex Machina, Bladerunner 2049, and Dune. In this talk, Sheldon-Hicks explores the depiction of technology and AI in films and how these technologies can be used to inspire innovative design projects. Information Source: Harvard University Graduate School of Design | eventbrite

🎶 Concert de lancement – Nouvel album de François Morin & André Mehmari 🎶 Dans le cadre de l’Année du Brésil en France, le batteur français François Morin, originaire de Tonnerre et ayant vécu huit ans au Brésil, s’associe au pianiste brésilien André Mehmari pour un quartet d’exception. Accompagnés par l’harmoniciste Olivier Ker Ourio et le contrebassiste Bruno Rousselet, ils présenteront en avant-première leur nouvel album lors d’un concert unique. 📅 26 avril 2025 📍 Domaine de l'Abbaye du Petit Quincy, Épineuil Une rencontre inédite entre jazz et musiques brésiliennes, portée par quatre musiciens d’exception : 🔹 François Morin (batterie) – Batteur passionné et voyageur, François Morin est originaire de Tonnerre. Il a forgé son style au fil des rencontres et des expériences, notamment lors de huit années passées au Brésil, où il s’est imprégné des rythmes riches et subtils de la musique brésilienne. De retour en France, il multiplie les collaborations dans le jazz et au-delà, affirmant une signature rythmique singulière et nuancée. 🔹 André Mehmari (piano) – Pianiste, compositeur et multi-instrumentiste brésilien, André Mehmari est une figure majeure de la scène musicale contemporaine au Brésil. Son univers oscille entre jazz, musique classique et traditions populaires brésiliennes, lui permettant de tisser des ponts entre les genres avec une grande sensibilité. Reconnu pour son lyrisme et sa virtuosité, il est l’un des artistes les plus acclamés de sa génération. 🔹 Olivier Ker Ourio (harmonica) – Maître incontesté de l’harmonica chromatique, Olivier Ker Ourio est un musicien à la croisée des mondes. Originaire de La Réunion, il insuffle à son jeu une couleur singulière, mêlant influences jazz, musiques du monde et improvisation. Sa sonorité unique et aérienne en fait l’un des harmonicistes les plus respectés sur la scène internationale. 🔹 Bruno Rousselet (contrebasse) – Pilier de la scène jazz française, Bruno Rousselet est un contrebassiste prisé pour son assise rythmique impeccable et son sens de l’accompagnement. Il a joué aux côtés de nombreux grands noms du jazz et insuffle à chaque projet une profondeur et une élégance qui subliment les dialogues musicaux. ✨ Un voyage musical unique entre la France et le Brésil, où jazz et rythmes métissés s’entrelacent avec finesse et émotion. 🎟️ Réservez votre place dès maintenant ! Dominique Gruhier vigneron au 03.86.55.32.51 ou sur notre site en ligne : https://domainedominiquegruhier.com Information Source: eventbrite

Artist Talk with Steven John Fuchs About the Talk: Join us for an exciting Artist Talk with Steven John Fuchs as he discusses his latest exhibit, City Stories: Urban Landscapes and Commuter Portraits Dive into the inspiration behind his captivating artwork and gain insight into his creative porcess. He will also be discussing his wet media working process. During the production process, the entire drawing is completely immersed in water and then worked on in both its wet and dry states. The different stages of his process will be explained with visual aids as well. Don't miss out on this inisghtfula and informative Arstist Talk. Event Details: Date: Saturday Arpil 5thTime: 4- 6 PMLocation: Fred Schnider Gallery of ArtSee you there! Refreshments will be served. Information Source: Fred Schinder Gallery of Art | eventbrite

WABA's Adult Learn to Ride class is for participants 18 and older. Our experienced Instructors break the skills down step by step to get you on a bike and rolling in no time. Participants learn to start and stop, balance, glide, pedal and steer a bike and progress at their own pace. Have any questions? Email us at education@waba.org. Click here to view WABA’s Code of Conduct for event participants. This class is for you if:You have never been on a bicycle beforeYou have not ridden a bicycle in many yearsYou have previously tried to learn how to ride a bicycle, but were unsuccessfulEquipment:A bicycle and helmet will be provided for all class participantsYou will be asked to provide your height in the registration portal so that we can reserve a properly sized bicycle for you. Information Source: The Washington Area Bicyclist Association | eventbrite

Architecture must bridge the gap between human life and the natural environment, an ethos deeply ingrained in Kengo Kuma’s philosophy. Kuma prioritizes harmony with surroundings, using materials like wood and stone that are not only sustainable but also evoke warmth and intimacy. This approach reconnects people with nature while redefining the boundaries of urban spaces. Throughout Kuma’s projects, such as the Japan National Stadium and V&A Dundee in Scotland, Kuma has challenged modernist trends that overemphasize industrial materials like concrete. Instead, he advocates for lightness, transparency, and adaptability—values rooted in Japanese traditions that are also universally resonant. Kuma pursues “openness and intimacy” in his designs, promoting structures that welcome their surroundings rather than dominate them. By combining traditional craftsmanship with modern technology, architecture can evolve into spaces that respect both cultural heritage and ecological systems. In this lecture, Kuma invites architects, designers, and students to reconsider their roles in fostering a symbiotic relationship with nature. Together, we can craft a future where urban landscapes complement their natural contexts rather than compete with them. Information Source: Harvard University Graduate School of Design | eventbrite

The ReefLine’s Founder and Artistic Director, Ximena Caminos, invites you to explore “marine acupuncture,” an innovative practice combining high art and deep science to target critical pressure points within our oceans. The ReefLine will be a 7-mile underwater public sculpture park, snorkel trail, and hybrid reef off Miami Beach’s shoreline, fostering environmental awareness through art and action-driven conservation. Conceived by cultural place-maker Ximena Caminos and developed by the BlueLab Preservation Society, the ReefLine nonprofit team collaborates with architecture firm OMA as well as marine biologists, researchers, architects, and coastal engineers to design the master plan. Caminos’ lecture, followed by a conversation with Pedro Alonzo and Charles Waldheim, highlights how this pioneering approach uses human ingenuity to ignite ecological processes that help the reef regenerate. The ReefLine’s cross-disciplinary methodology offers a compelling example of how collaboration can help solve some of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time. This event is supported by the Melissa Kaish and Jonathan Dorfman Makers Fund. Information Source: Harvard University Graduate School of Design | eventbrite

WABA’s Trail Riding Basics class teaches you the skills you need to ride safely, confidently and considerately on our region’s many trails and multi-use paths. In this class, we focus on practicing basic bike handling skills such as shifting, scanning, signaling, gradual braking and weaving. Instructors discuss the importance of trail etiquette while riding on a multi-use path and answer any questions that participants may have about trail riding for commuting or recreation. At the end of class, we’ll go for a group trail ride, where participants put their newly acquired skills to the test. Have any questions? Email us at education@waba.org. Check out WABA’s Code of Conduct for event participants. This class is for you if:You already know how to ride a bike but do not have much experience riding on trailsYou have experience riding on trails, but woud like to learn skills that will help improve your rideYou have recently taken a WABA Basic Skills ClinicYou have recently taken a WABA Learn to Ride class and were riding confidently with 2 pedals by the end of class.Equipment:Participants are required to bring their own bicycle and helmet for this class.Bikes must be in good working order.Prefer to use Capital Bikeshare? WABA will provide coupons for a FREE 4 hour rental to those who need. You can request a Capital Bikeshare coupon during registration. Information Source: The Washington Area Bicyclist Association | eventbrite