7 Things To Do In Tewksbury On Friday, May 1, 2026: Matilda The Musical; State Rep. Nguyen’s Office Hours; Bingo Night At St. Williams

Below are SEVEN things (in no particular order) happening in Tewksbury on Friday, May 1, 2026:

THMS Theater Company Presents “Matilda The Musical”

Tickets for the TMHS Theater Company spring show, “Matilda the Musical,” are still available! This powerhouse musical turns Roald Dahl’s classic book into a show filled with catchy songs, high energy dances, and a story that will inspire all ages! Tickets are available online now at cur8.com or can be purchased at the door. Shows will be held at TMHS on Thursday, April 30 at 7pm; Friday, May 1 at 7pm; Saturday, May 2 at 2pm; and Saturday, May 2 at 7pm. Matilda has a PG rating according to Musical Theater International.

State Rep. Tram Nguyen’s Virtual Office Hours

State Representative Tram Nguyen is holding virtual office hours, from 10am to 11am, on ZOOM. Register for a 15-minute session HERE. If you can’t attend the office hours, but have an issue you’d like to discuss with Rep. Nguyen, contact her Legislative Director Tobin Abraham at
Tobin.Abraham@mahouse.gov or 617-722-2680.

Weekly Bingo Night @ St. Williams Church

St. Williams Church (1351 Main Street) holds a Bingo Night every Friday, beginning at 6:45pm. Players can expect to spend $15-$20 on Bingo sheets. Call 978-640-0859 with any questions or for more information.

4 Fitness Classes at Tewksbury Senior Center + Scrabble

The Tewksbury Senior Center (175 Chandler Street) is hosting 4 fitness/wellness classes today:

• Bone Builders (8:15am)
• Walking Club (8:30am)
• Bone Builders (9:30am)
• Scrabble (10am)
• Meditation (11am)
• Volunteer Luncheon (11:30am)

Most fitness/wellness class fees are paid either by the month OR by purchasing a punch card. Punch card cost is $35 and allows seniors to attend 10 classes of their choice. Cards can be purchased in the Senior Center’s Office. Seniors may drop in to try any of the fitness/wellness classes for FREE. Please note Bone Builders classes and the Cardio Drumming class are grant-funded with no cost to participants but do require registration to participate. Call the Senior Center at 978-640-4480 with any questions.

Read the Senior Center’s newsletter for more details. Call the Center at 978-640-4480 with any questions.

Live Music @ TJ Callahan’s Pub

TJ Callahan’s Pub (1475 Main Street) is offering live music with Bad Violet at 9:15pm.

Live Music @ Wamesit Lanes

Firewater Tavern at Wamesit Lanes (434 Main Street) is offering live music from 6pm to 9pm.

TMHS Sports: Baseball, Softball, Lacrosse & Tennis Teams In Action

— 3:30pm: Girls Varsity Tennis vs. Haverhill High @ TMHS

— 3:30pm: Boys Varsity Tennis @ Haverhill High

— 4:00pm: Varsity Baseball @ Andover High

— 4:00pm: Girls Varsity Lacrosse @ Lowell High (Carvalho Field)

— 4:00pm: Varsity Softball @ Andover High

— 6:15pm: Boys Varsity Lacrosse vs. Lowell High @ Doucette Field

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