Open Book Coffeehouse

You heard him, but you’d never heard of him.
Rest in Power, James.

He seemed to touch every R&B hit: Music legend James Gadson dies (April 3, 2026) He was part of so many hits that each of us has lived our musical lives through the drumbeats of James Gadson. Few drummers in modern music have shaped the sound of soul, funk, and R&B as profoundly over the past five decades. We learned today the sad news that Gadson has […]

Rest in power, Country Joe McDonald.

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For all who celebrate Christmas, here's a little treat from Joan Baez.

What Child Is This Provided to YouTube by Universal Music GroupWhat Child Is This · Joan BaezNoel℗ 2006 Vanguard Records, a Welk Music Group CompanyReleased on: 2006-01-01Compo...

Big musical happenings at Canton High School, sponsored by Music Counts In Canton ! The event is on from 12-4 PM, and admission is just $1! Refreshments available, games, etc. Support our students and their musical talents and studies .

Great live music at the Canton Farmers Market!! The market is on til 2 PM!

There’s great music at the @canton farmers market today!!

Today is the last day to buy discounted tickets for the speakeasy event on October 18! Grab your tickets today, Tuesday, September 30! The price goes up by $5 starting tomorrow. This event is going to be so much fun – – you won’t wanna miss it!

Welcome to an evening of Live Jazz, Art Deco Style, and Secret Passwords! Saturday, October 18 at Canton Public Library MA Gatsby Era Dress Encouraged not Required. Cash Bar, Free Snacks. 21+ event. Tickets available at: https://speakeasycantonma.Eventbrite.com. Email questions to [email protected]

Join us to kick off our 2025-2026 season on Saturday, September 20. We’ll be featuring Indigenous singer songwriter Kim Moberg, accompanied by multi-instrumentalist

The coffeehouse is located at the Canton Public Library, 786 Washington Street, Canton.

Doors open at 6:45 PM; music starts at 7:30 PM. Admission is $18 for the general public and $9 for students of any age. Tickets are available that evening on a first come, first served basis. (cash or checks). Free, accessible parking in Canton Public Library parking lot.

For more information, email [email protected], find the coffeehouse on Facebook, or call 617-922-2551.

There are soooo many reasons to go the Canton Farmers Market this week: A Trike Called Funk is back!! It's a pop-up party on wheels!!!! In addition, it's the back to school week special market, featuring Canton Public Schools Administration, who will be on hand along with other school related groups, Consigli Construction (who are building the new middle school), the Canton Board of Health, CDEI, and more! That's in addition to all of the great vendors of fruits, vegetables, prepared foods, and dozens of vendors and activities for kids. Don't miss out!! It all takes place in front of the high school, at 960 Washington Street, from 10 AM-2 PM. See you there!!