Aug 20-28, 2012: Please Vote for Me + hundreds of summer events!
08/20/12 by
Johnny Monsarrat
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Cambridge, MA
Please vote for ‘Tech Cal’ (and nobody else!) at this link, so I can lecture at Mass Innovation Nights and spread the word on my free mobile app that is Boston’s largest list of high-tech and business networking events!,
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Boston Carnival (Caribbean Festival)
Boston, MA
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Carnival picks up in Boston this week! There’s a King and Queen carnival Thu 8/23, a parade Sat 8/25 morning followed by the main carnival in Franklin Park.,
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Civil War Day on Georges Island
Boston, MA
Here’s your excuse to visit the Boston Harbor Islands? Learn about the Civil War from live re-enactors who give guided tours. 11am-3pm.,
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East Boston Pride Day
East Boston, MA
I’m pretty sure this “pride” isn’t a gay affair, but they will have steel drums and jugglers, with 2,500 people on the street. 3-8pm.,
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Pepperell Boogie – Skydiving Festival
Pepperell, MA
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Up to 300 attend this, the largest skydiving event in New England. I would go for viewing — it will be too busy for jumping, and I’ve heard that other skyjump centers are better, anyway.,
Pepperell, MA
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Love Letters: The Intimate Correspondence of John and Abigail Adams
Concord, MA
Oh John! Oh Abigail! Oh John! You’re the President and that makes me hot! 1pm.,
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Waterville Valley Renaissance Faire
Waterville Valley, NH
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I love a good renaissance faire! Make it part of a weekend hiking and exploring New Hampshire in its non-skiing season.,
Waterville Valley, NH
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Summer Star Search
Norfolk, MA
There are few things better in life than joining hobbyists to stargaze on a warm summer night. 8-10pm.,
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Marshfield Fair
Marshfield, MA
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The summer is full of agricultural festivals, but this one’s quite close to Boston. They’ll have a demolition derby, 2 music tents, a carnival, and a “battle of the bands”. My idea: put the bands in the demolition derby cars. Now THAT’s a battle!,
Marshfield, MA
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Plymouth Waterfront Festival
Plymouth, MA
I’ve been to this! It’s large, with a great diversity of activities including a carnival, live music, and the Mayflower ship replica. A great excuse to visit Plimoth Plantation, too! 10:30am-7pm.,
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Swedish Car Day
Brookline, MA
Are Swedish cars as good as their chefs? Find out at yet another car show on the lawn at the Larz Anderson, Boston’s big wonderful auto museum. 10am-2pm.,
Brookline, MA
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See the 1812 Marines in Action
Boston, MA
Re-enactments are just about learning. The hobbyists who show you old-timey muskets and sewing have wonderful enthusiasm! 9am-3pm.,
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Waushakum Live Steamers Annual Meet
Holliston, MA
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I don’t really get this, but I guess you get to play with miniature trains! 9am-3pm.,
Holliston, MA
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An Evening with the Egrets of Plum Island
Newburyport, MA
Although it costs $32, if you’re in the area, it must be great to watch the birds as the sun sets. 4-8pm.,
Newburyport, MA
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Cruisin’ to the Doo Wop Allstars Concert
Haverhill, MA
Another car show’s going to be at a castle, sort of, on the North Shore. I’ve been to this venue, it’s scenic and you can go for a walk in the woods nearby. 1-4pm.,
Haverhill, MA
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Newport Celtic Rock Festival
Newport, RI
Visiting Newport is a must-see for any New Englander. Why not make this your excuse to see the cliff walk, the beach, and the mansions, as well as the music?,
Newport, RI
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North Country Moose Festival
Colebrook, NH
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Looking for an excuse to head up to the hills of New Hampshire? This festival has a car show, helicopter rides, the usual street crafts vendors & food & live music, and moose tours!! I went on one once and we saw meeses!!! How exciting!,
Colebrook, NH
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Outdoor concerts!
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No one else lists more outdoor New England concerts! I track 332 different concert series with more than 3000 shows, and most of them are free. To see them, go to Events INSIDER, select your region on the map, and then scroll all the way to th e bottom.,
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Outdoor Theatre!
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I list more outdoor theatre than anyone else in New England! I track 75 performance series. That’s more than 600 shows, some of which are free! To see them, go to Events INSIDER, select your region on the map, and then scroll all the way to th e bottom.,
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Outdoor movies!
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Nobody lists more outdoor movies in New England! I track 97 different series with more than 400 shows, and most of them are free! To see them, go to Events INSIDER, select your region on the map, and then scroll all the way to th e bottom.,
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Corn mazes!
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I also track 42 cornfield mazes in New England, many of which have events at night! To see them, go to Events INSIDER, select your region on the map, and then scroll all the way to th e bottom.,
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Boston’s Largest High-Tech / Business Calendar
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Do you network? Find Boston’s largest calendar of high-tech and business networking events in my free mobile app!,
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Boston New Technology Meetup
Boston, MA
We’ve been to this vibrant community — get ready to be inspired by technology and entrepreneurship! 6:30pm.,
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This Week’s Free Fun Fridays
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Every Friday this summer, a number of local museums and destinations offer free admission, thanks to Highland Street! Get a free ferry to the Boston Harbor Islands, board the USS Constitution, and see the American Textile History Museum and Basketball Hall of Fame. Oh, and my favorite re-enactment museum, Old Sturbridge Village!,
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Annual Ladies’ Tea on the Porch
Milton, MA
Ha! I love this. In a world full of events puffing themselves up (and I like that), this event is simply a ladies social gathering, quaintly called a ‘tea’! 2pm.,
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Feast of St. Anthony
Boston, MA
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Titled an “Italian Religious Street Festival”, I get a sense it would be a mistake to attend this unless you were Catholic. I know people don’t like me saying that, but let’s get serious. Nearly every event on this schedule is religious.,
Boston, MA
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Antique and Classic Boat Festival
Salem, MA
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It’s like a car show — you get to meet enthusiasts who own old-timey boats — classic sailboats, powerboats, and hand-powered craft.,
Salem, MA
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Green Meadows Harvest Fest
South Hamilton, MA
Ooh! A water balloon fight and scavenger hunt make a nice excuse to travel to a small town farm. 11am-3pm.,
South Hamilton, MA
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OBA Illumination
Onset, MA
Can someone explain this one? So homeowners around Onset Bay light flares and lanterns. Is that worth seeing? I suppose it’s lovely. 7pm approx.,
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Marion Town Block Party
Marion, MA
These small town events can be great fun, because the people who run them have such energy. This one features a dunk tank and car show! I guess they are keeping the hours a big secret.,
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Lake Boon Water Carnival Days
Stow, MA
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I’m listing this based on faith from a loyal Events INSIDER, since I couldn’t find any information. Besides the artists on Saturday, anything else?,
Stow, MA
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Summer Safari Scavenger Hunt
Mendon, MA
They say adults can join in! The Southwick Zoo is the largest in New England, with giraffes, chimpanzees, and a lot more. Make this nighttime scavenger hunt your way to learn about animals! I guess they are keeping the hours a big secret.,
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Middlesex County 4-H Fair
Westford, MA
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Small, but close to Boston is this agricultural fair. My favorite events? The watermelon and pie eating contests, the rabbit races, and a “cock crowing contest”!,
Westford, MA
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Cummington Fair
Cummington, MA
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Further out from Boston, but more MAJOR is this agricultural fair with a giant pumpkin contest, magic, tractor parade, rodeo, and demolition derby!,
Cummington, MA
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Boston Heaven and Hell Takedown
Somerville, MA
Try ice cream. Try hot sauces. Mix them together like a volcano experiment! 2pm.,
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Boston Restaurant Week – Summer
Boston, MA
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A marketing ploy, a tourist event, what’s the difference? Pay $33 and say, this is your DISCOUNTED dinner?,
Boston, MA
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Red Fire Farm Tomato Festival
Granby, MA
This one-food festival is rain or shine and comes with a road race, live music, and homey workshops. Workshops, live music, tomato tastings, and road race. (What, no tomato throwing?).,
Granby, MA
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Granby, MA
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Hoosic River Ride
Williamstown, MA
This one’s way out west, but hey — stop by the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art (Mass MoCA)! It looks like this is a series of self-guided nature bike tours.,
Williamstown, MA
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Gilford Old Home Day
Gilford, NH
Parade, dancing, and field events for both adults and kids. Then fireworks! I love these small towny festivals. 6:30am-11:30pm.,
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Pirate Invasion
Wenham, MA
This is just what you think it is. Kids (and adults?? Please??) fighting each other with balloon swords on the high seas! 1-3pm.,
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Wenham, MA
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All Shook Up! – our review
Beverly, MA
When a hip Elvis type gets stuck in a 1950s small town, what will happen? Click for our review!,
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Chinese Golden Dragon Acrobats
Cohasset, MA
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Do you really need to know more than the title? Holy shit, bro – acrobatic dragons with Chinese gold! If you’re on the South Shore, check this out at one of the two venues.,
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Schemitzun – Native American Festival
North Stonington, CT
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Are you really too lazy to drive 2 hours into Connecticut? Get out there and explore New England! This festival has native american arts & crafts, dancing, bull-riding, and singing. What it lacks in size it will make up with happy energy!,
North Stonington, CT
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Lyman Orchards Sunflower Field Maze
Middlefield, CT
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Did you say SUNFLOWER maze? Get me there!! Benefits a children’s charity. 7 days a week, 9am-6pm.,
Middlefield, CT
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The Great State of Maine Air Show
Brunswick, ME
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Did you say BOMB SQUAD PYROTECHNICS? Just 2.5 hours from Boston, this air show has fireworks, “powered parachutes”, and aerial stunts! Make a whole week or weekend traveling to Maine! It’s heartbreaking that I won’t be able to see this myself.,
Brunswick, ME
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Crown of Maine Balloon Fest
Presque Isle, ME
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Maine in August is just the right temperature to experience our own bit of ‘Alaskan wilderness’ right in our backyard! And now it comes with hot air balloons!,
Presque Isle, ME
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American Folk Festival
“Live-In” History Experience
Livermore, ME
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Re-enactments not enough? Join the act by actually living out a whole day surrounded by old-timey re-enactors on an 1870 farm.,
Livermore, ME
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Blistered Fingers Bluegrass Music Festival
Acton Fair
Acton, ME
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If you’re ever going to visit Maine, the warmest time of the year is when to go! Fiesta Shows will have their traveling carnival (which also tours much closer to Boston) and they’ll have pig racing, horse & ox pulling, a parade, and all kinds of agricultural goodness.,
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Champlain Valley Fair
Essex Junction, VT
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The Champlain Valley Fair claims to be the biggest show in Vermont, and it includes a demolition derby, a tractor pull, and a ton of famous names, like the J. Geils Band.,
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Queechee Celtic Festival & Games
Quechee, VT
Vermont is far away, but a Scottish Festival might draw me there. Their celebrations are so full of pride and energy!,
Quechee, VT
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Let me build you a website!
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Need a website? I just built the official website for Liv Tyler’s new film. Hire me to build yours on the cheap! Email johnny@eventsINSIDER.com.,
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Please support Johnny’s Big Diet
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I’m employing peer pressure to help me with a new diet. I figure if I post my weight to the blog every week I’ll be too embarassed to cheat. In early May, I weighed 354.6, last week I was 305.8, and now I’m down to 300.8. My goal? 210. (I’m 6’4″, so that’s slim.) Please email support to johnny@eventsinsider.com.,
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Outdoor Theatre
| Outdoor Theatre & Other Events – click map above to set region | Mon 8/20 | Tue 8/21 | Wed 8/22 | Thu 8/23 | Fri 8/24 | Sat 8/25 | Sun 8/26 | Mon 8/27 |
| Charles River Conservancy Parkland GamesAllston, MA
Check Facebook page for weather cancellations! Between JFK Street and Western Ave. 2-5pm.
Memorial Drive at JFK Street  |
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| Waterfront Performing Arts SeriesBoston, MA
Tuesdays 6-8pm. Performing arts.
Christopher Columbus Park, 105 Atlantic Ave |
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| Plays in the Park (for kids)Boston, MA
Just for kids. Shows at 11:45am and 1:30pm.
Georges Island, 617-223-8666. |
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| Free outdoor folk dancingBoston, MA
7:30-9:30pm.
Copley Square |
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| Longfellow House Summer FestivalCambridge, MA
Most shows are outdoors. Various times, plus family sundays 1-3:30pm.
Longfellow House, 105 Brattle St, 617-876-4491. |
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| Free outdoor folk dancingCambridge, MA
7:30-9:30pm.
Holyoke Center |
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| The WastelandNewburyport, MA
4pm.
Maudslay State Park, Curzon Mill Rd., 978-465-2572. |
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| Worcester Shakespeare FestivalWorcester, MA
7pm.
Memorical Grove Amphitheatre, Green Hill Park |
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| Shakespeare For The MassesEdgartown, MA
4pm or 5:30pm.
Martha’s Vinyard Museum, 59 School St |
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| Free Outdoor Bankside FestivalLenox, MA
See left menu for acts by venue. Every performance in the Rose Footprint Theatre is outdoors.
Rose Footprint Theatre |
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| Something at Arrowhead that’s outdoor theatrePittsfield, MA
Starts outdoors & then comes into Melville’s house. 2012: 7:30pm.
780 Holmes Road |
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| One-act WednesdaysNewport, RI
6-7:30pm. If rain, moves indoors.
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| Car Shows on Oakland BeachWarwick, RI
Tuesdays from 5:30pm.
Oakland Beach |
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| Prescott Park Arts FestivalPortsmouth, NH
Outdoor theatre and live music. Willy Wonka. Thu, Sun @7pm, Fri, Sat 8pm, with matinees.
Prescot Park, Marcy St at Mechanic St, 603-436-2848. |
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| Canobie Lake Park FireworksSalem, NH
9:30pm.
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| Rebel Shakespeare CompanyHaverhill, NH
One day only. 5pm.
Winnekenni Castle |
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| Elm Shakespeare’s MacbethNew Haven, CT
8pm.
Edgerton Park, 75 Cliff Street |
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| Fireworks at Old Orchard BeachOld Orchard Beach, ME
9:45pm.
The Pier, 2 Old Orchard St |
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Outdoor Movies
| Outdoor Movies – click map above to set region | Mon 8/20 | Tue 8/21 | Wed 8/22 | Thu 8/23 | Fri 8/24 | Sat 8/25 | Sun 8/26 | Mon 8/27 |
| Arlington Movie or Astronomy NightArlington, MA
8 PM. Light refreshments will be sold.
Robbins Farm Park |
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| Mayor Menino’s Movie NightBoston, MA
Mondays, 7:45pm.
The Playstead, Franklin Park, Dorchester, 617-635-4505. |
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| Free Family Flicks at Neponset River GreenwayBoston, MA
Tue: Martini Shell, Truman Pkwy, Hyde Park. Thu: Pope John Paul Park, Gallivan Blvd, Dorchester.
Varies, 617-542-7696. |
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| Boston Harbor Hotel’s ‘Summer In The City’Boston, MA
Silver screen and modern classics. Fridays. Free. Start at “dusk”.
70 Rowes Wharf, 617-439-7000. |
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| Films at the GateBoston, MA
8pm. Chinese audio and English subtitles.
Vacant paved lot on Hudson Street between Beach and Kneeland Streets |
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| WBZ Free Friday Flicks at the Hatch ShellBoston, MA
Fridays at “sundown” (about 8:30pm, come early and bring a picnic dinner). 6/15 Happy Feet 2, 7/13 Journey 2: The Mysterious Island, 7/20: The Muppets, 7/27: Cars 2, 8/3: Kung Fu Panda 2; 8/10: Zookeeper, 8/17: Puss in Boots, 8/24: The Lorax.
Esplanade, 617-787-7200. |
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| Screen on the GreenCambridge, MA
Performance at 7pm, then movie.
Various parks, 617-349-6200. |
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| Summer in the City MoviesCambridge, MA
7pm performance, then movie. Rain date 7 days later.
Varies, sometimes Bank at 292 Cambridge St. |
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| Summer in the HighlandsNewton Highlands, MA
Live music 6pm then movie at dusk.
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| Movie Nights / Cookout on Revere BeachRevere, MA
Locations vary. 6pm entertainment, then film at dusk.
Revere Beach, 781-286-8190. |
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| City of Somerville Annual Movie SeriesSomerville, MA
Dusk.
Various locations, 617-666-3311. |
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| Neighborhood Night at the MoviesWoburn, MA
Calendar year not listed, think this is right.
Library Field, 12 Harrison Avenue |
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| Linden Square Movie SeriesWellesley, MA
8:30pm. Free popcorn.
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| Movies at Hingham ShipyardHingham, MA
At dusk.
Hingham Shipyard |
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| Movies with the StarsMansfield, MA
In case of rain, Town Hall or the Church on West Street. Times vary.
South Common |
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| Movies in the ParkMarion, MA
Wednesdays at 7pm.
Island Wharf |
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| Movies Under the StarsNorton, MA
7:30pm.
Winslow Farm, 37 Eddy Street |
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| Summer Beach ConcertsLynn, MA
8pm.
Red Rock Park on the beach at Lynn Shore Drive. |
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| Waterfront Movie SeriesNewburyport, MA
8pm, with 8/29 as a rain date.
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| Summer Movies SeriesGreenfield, MA
Dusk.
The Energy Park |
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| Movies in the ParkGardner, MA
Just one night. 5pm activities, then movie.
, 978-632-1900. |
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| Movies Under the StarsFalmouth, MA
dusk.
Peg Noonan Park, Main Street, 508-540-7724, 508-487-3424. |
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| Onset Bay Movie Co – Outdoor Movies SeriesOnset, MA
Thursdays at dusk.
The Bandshell, behind 197 Onset Avenue, 508-295-9026. |
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| Monday Night Movies on the BeachHampton Beach, NH
at dusk.
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| Movies on the GreenNorth Conway, NH
activities at 7pm, full dinner menu, film at dusk.
Settlers Green Outlet, Rt 16, 603-356-7031 x10. |
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| Movies in the ParkPortsmouth, NH
July 8:30pm, August 7:45pm.
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| Movies in the ParkWolfeboro, NH
dusk. Rain dates next day.
Foss Field (On Soccer Field by Back Bay |
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| Movies on the RockNewport, RI
at dusk.
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| Movies on the BlockProvidence, RI
Thursdays at dusk thru Oct 4.
Westminster St at Union St |
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| Movie on the BeachWatch Hill, RI
7:30-9:30pm. $38 but comes with food and beer.
1 Bluff Ave, 401-584-7000. |
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| Big Screen Movie on the BeachWesterly, RI
dusk.
Misquamicut Beach, 401-596-7761 or 401-348-2597. |
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| Family Movie NightsGreenwich, CT
8:15pm. Rain date: next day.
Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic Center, 203-622-7814, 203-622-6472. |
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| Summer FlickersNew London, CT
Wednesday at 8pm.
Hygenic Art Park, 79 Bank St, 860-443-8001. |
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| It’s 2 Cool Outdoor MoviesNorwalk, CT
Kids activities at 5:30pm then movie at dusk.
Shady Beach |
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| Levitt PavilionWestport, CT
Mondays! Plus concerts Tue-Sun, daily.
40 Jesup Road |
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Corn Fields
| Cornfield Mazes (Day/Night/Both) – click map above to set region | Mon 8/20 | Tue 8/21 | Wed 8/22 | Thu 8/23 | Fri 8/24 | Sat 8/25 | Sun 8/26 | Mon 8/27 |
| Kimball Farm Haunted MazeHaverhill, MA
Aug 24-Nov 11. Daily, mainly 10am-6pm. 2011: Some nights to 8:30pm. October nights, costumed actors chase you around a maze cut into a corn field at night! Small but combine it with a visit to the Castle of Fear, also in Haverhill.
780 East Broadway, 978-521-3990. |
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| Davis MegaMaze Halloween Fright NightsSterling, MA
My favorite corn field maze is across the street from a big petting zoo with hayrides, go carts, and apple picking. It’s the best!! They have night mazes with telescopes and Halloween nights with monsters!
145 Redstone Hill |
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| Escobar’s Highland Farm Corn MazePortsmouth, RI
10am-dusk except Fri (3:30pm), Sun (11am). No nights. Pumpkin Fest 9/29. Harry Potter 10/13. Halloween Party 10/27. Often themaize.com is updated earlier than the main website.
251 Middle Road, 401-683-1444. |
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| Coppal House Farm Night MazeLee, NH
Daily 10am-5pm in August. Then Wed-Fri 12-5pm, Sat & Sun 10am-5pm. Some nights 7-9pm. Bring a flashlight. Not “haunted”. Huge bonfire. Free cider & donuts.
118 North River Road (Route 155), 603.659.3572. |
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| Beech Hill Farm & Ice Cream StandHopkinton, NH
Daily 11am-dusk. No nights.
107 Beech Hill Road, 603-223-0828. |
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| Fort Hill Farms Corn Maze AdventureThompson, CT
11am-9pm daily. Last ticket sold 7:30pm, BYO flashlights for night time hunts!
, 860-923-3439. |
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| The Great Vermont Corn MazeDanville, VT
Mon-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat-Sun 10am-5pm. Some haunted nights, starting 7:30pm. Haunted attraction has 3 buildings not just the corn maze.
1404 Wheelock Road, 802-748-1399. |
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Outdoor Music
| Outdoor Music – click map above to set region | Mon 8/20 | Tue 8/21 | Wed 8/22 | Thu 8/23 | Fri 8/24 | Sat 8/25 | Sun 8/26 | Mon 8/27 |
| Payson Park Music FestivalBelmont, MA
June-July 6:45pm, Aug 6:15pm.
Payson Park, 617-993-2760. |
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| Arts on the ArcadeBoston, MA
July 11 – August 29, 2012. Wednesdays 11:00 am – 3:00 pm.
City Hall Plaza |
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| Boston Harbor Islands MusicBoston, MA
Various day times.
Georges Island |
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| WFNX Downtown Boston Block PartiesBoston, MA
5-8pm.
Summer Street, 617-482-2139. |
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| Concerts in the Courtyard at Boston Public LibraryBoston, MA
Fridays 12:30-1:30pm.
Central Library in Copley Square, 617-536-5400. |
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| HarborWalk Sounds & Free ICA NightBoston, MA
Live music outside the ICA, which is free Thursday nights. 6-8:30pm.
Institute for Contemporary Art |
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| Readers Park Concert SeriesBoston, MA
12-2pm.
School St at Washington St, 617-482-2139. |
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| Summer Street Concert SeriesBoston, MA
12-2pm.
Downtown Crossing |
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| Shoppers Park Concert SeriesBoston, MA
12-2pm.
387 Washington St, 617-482-2139. |
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| Landmarks Orchestra Summer ConcertsBoston, MA
7pm. Free.
At the Hatch Shell |
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| MFA Concerts in the CourtyardBoston, MA
7:30pm.
Museum of Fine Arts, 617-369-3189. |
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| Special Live Concerts at Boston Harbor HotelBoston, MA
Beach Party Mondays, Soul on Tuesdays, Oldies on Wednesdays, Blues on Thursdays, 6-10pm.
Rowes Wharf, Boston Harbor Hotel |
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| Summer Music Series in Norman Leventhal ParkBoston, MA
12-2pm.
Post Office Square, 617-482-2139. |
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| Sunday Jazz Brunch on the TerraceBoston, MA
11am-2pm. Might be for restaurant patrons only.
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| Tito Puente Latin Music SeriesBoston, MA
Thu 7pm.
10 Mozart Street (Mozart Park) and 85 West Newton Street (O’Day Park), 617-747-8786. |
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| Titus Sparrow Park Summer Concert SeriesBoston, MA
6:30pm.
Titus Sparrow Park, South End, 617-918-5289. |
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| Central Square Music in the SquareCambridge, MA
5-7pm.
Central Square |
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| Club Passim Summer Concert SeriesCambridge, MA
Wed 12-1pm, Thu 1-2pm.
47 Palmer St. |
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| Kendall Square Concert SeriesCambridge, MA
Tue 4:30pm, Thu 12-1:30pm.
300 Athenaeum Street, 617 577-7354. |
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| Longfellow Family Sundays Art in the ParkCambridge, MA
Mostly family and children-oriented. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Most events 1-3:30 PM.
105 Brattle Street, 617-876-4491. |
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| Summer Sunset Concert SeriesCanton, MA
6-8pm.
The Village Shoppes Canton, 95 Washington St |
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| State Farm Summer Concert SeriesMedford, MA
Wed 7pm. Special Drum Corps concert 6/28.
Bear Creek Park, 781-393-2450. |
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| Wright’s Pond Family ConcertsMedford, MA
Tuesdays 5:30pm.
Wright’s Pond |
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| Winthrop Summer ConcertsWinthrop, MA
7:30pm.
Ingleside Park, 617-846-8243. |
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| Summer Concert SeriesWoburn, MA
6-9 pm. Rain dates a week later.
Jack Marlowe Park, 371 Main St., 781-935-5820. |
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| Music at the Manse Concert SeriesConcord, MA
Most Sundays 2-4pm. And Sep 26.
The Old Manse, 269 Monument Street, 978-369-3909. |
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| Summer Concert SeriesLexington, MA
Fridays 6:30pm.
Lexington Visitors Center, 1875 Massachusetts Ave., 781-862-2480-. |
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| Tuesday Night ConcertsLexington, MA
Tue 7:15pm.
Hastings Bandstand, Worthen Road at Old Mass Ave, 781-862-0500 x707. |
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| Summer Concert Series at MarlboroughMarlborough, MA
What time? Last year it was 7-9pm.
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| Summer Concerts on the Common, NorwoodNorwood, MA
Sun 7pm.
Town Common, Washington St & Nahatan St |
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| Castle Hill Summer Picnic ConcertsIpswich, MA
Picnicking at 5pm, then concert 7-9pm. Dancing encouraged. Swing dance lessons on 8/9.
Castle Hill, 978-356-4351 x4015. |
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| Summer Beach ConcertsLynn, MA
6-8pm except 7/3.
Red Rock Park on the beach at Lynn Shore Drive. |
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| Summer Concert Series at PeabodyPeabody, MA
6-8pm. Mayor’s office, not recreation.
Leather City Common, Lowell St, 978-538-5702. |
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| SurfSide Live! with FireworksSalisbury, MA
7:30-10pm, followed by fireworks!
Salisbury Beach Center, 3 Broadway Street |
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| Topsfield Concerts on the CommonTopsfield, MA
Sundays 4-6pm.
Town Common |
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| Middlesex Concert Band RehearsalsWakefield, MA
Thursdays 7:30pm. In good weather rehearsals are outdoors.
Church, 8 Lafayette St |
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| Summer Concerts on the Common at BillericaBillerica, MA
7pm except 7/4. Ice Cream social 8/7 at 6:30pm.
Town Common, 978-671-0921. |
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| Outdoor Concert at the Sampas PavillionLowell, MA
7pm except Jazz Concert 4-10pm on Aug 10.
Sampas Pavilion |
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| Summer Band Concerts & Children’s ShowsNorth Andover, MA
6pm.
Town Common |
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| Concerts in the ParksGardner, MA
6pm.
Monument Park |
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| Avon Town Gazebo ConcertsAvon, MA
Wednesdays, 7:00-8:30pm. Called to confirm this.
, 508-559-9461, 508-586-6580. |
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| Mayor’s Summer Concert Series at BrocktonBrockton, MA
6-8pm. The ones at Westgate Mall are indoors.
Various, Recreation 508-580-7860. |
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| Live Music at the Hingham ShipyardHingham, MA
Fridays at 7pm.
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| Summer Concert Series at Soule HomesteadMiddleboro, MA
Shows start at 6pm, except 7/14 at 5pm. Rain or shine (if it rains they’ll go inside).
46 Soule Street |
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| Wednesday Night ConcertsPlymouth, MA
6:30-9:30pm.
Pilgrim Memorial Park, Water Street |
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| Musician Union ConcertPlymouth, MA
7pm.
Plymouth Waterfront, 781-585-6870. |
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| The Summer of BrewsterPlymouth, MA
12:30pm at Village Landing Marketplace, 170 Water St, and also 6pm at Hedge House Lawn, 126 Water St.
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| Summer Concert Series at DartmouthDartmouth, MA
6:30-8:30pm. $5.
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| Musical Mondays at FeatherstoneMartha’s Vinyard, MA
6:30-8pm.
Featherstone |
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| Summer Concerts at Children’s BeachNantucket, MA
6-7:15pm.
Children’s Beach |
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| Westport Rivers Winery Concert SeriesWestport, MA
6-8 PM. $10 per car load.
417 Hixbridge Rd, 508-636-3423. |
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| Grafton Concerts on the CommonGrafton, MA
Wednesdays 6pm. Rain location: Municipal Center Gym at 30 Providence Rd.
, 508-839-5335. |
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| Family Night at the BandstandMilford, MA
6:30-8:30pm. Rain dates following Thursday.
Milford Town Park, Congress St at Walnut Street, 508-478-5924. |
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| Summer Concert SeriesNorthborough, MA
Thursdays 6-8pm.
Ellsworth-McAfee Park, Rt. 135 |
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| Southbridge Summer Concert SeriesSouthbridge, MA
Shows at 6pm. Many start with a festival at 4pm.
Town Common, Sue Pelletier 508-765-8800 or 508-248-6687. |
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| Sterling Summer ConcertsSterling, MA
6-8pm.
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| Sturbridge Summer ConcertsSturbridge, MA
Thursdays 6pm.
Town Common, 508-347-2041. |
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| Alternatives’ Summer Concert SeriesWhitinsville, MA
Thursdays 6-8pm. Indoors if rain.
Alternatives’ Whitin Mill Plaza, 50 Douglas Road, 508-266-6502. |
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| Out to Lunch Concerts on the CommonWorcester, MA
12-2pm.
Worcester Common, 508-799-1400 x3. |
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| Easthampton Arts in the ParkEasthampton, MA
Fridays 6:30-8pm.
Millside Park, 2 Ferry St |
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| Stearns Square City Block ConcertsSpringfield, MA
6:15-9:30pm. Rain or shine.
Stearns Square, 413-781-1591. |
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| Family Concert Series at West SpringfieldWest Springfield, MA
7-8:30pm, except 7/4.
Various |
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| Musical Moments In Amelia’s GardenWestfield, MA
Tue 6:30pm. Rain or shine.
21 South Broad Street |
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| Summer Sounds Concert SeriesWestfield, MA
8:30-10:30pm.
Municipal parking lot on Church Street, 413-572-1260. |
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| Coop Concerts & MoreGreenfield, MA
Various times.
Greenfield Energy Park, 413-774-9949. |
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| Concerts at Windsor LakeNorth Adams, MA
7-8:30pm.
Windsor Lake, 413-664-6180. |
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| Summer Concert Series at South Hadley, MASouth Hadley, MA
6:30-8pm, plus 10/21.
Town Common, Rt 47 & Rt 116 |
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| Concerts at the ClarkWilliamstown, MA
Various times.
225 South St., 413-458-2303. |
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| Great Barrington BandstandGreat Barrington, MA
Fridays 5:30-7pm.
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| Concerts in the Park at Buzzards BayBuzzards Bay, MA
6:30-8:30pm.
Park at the Gazebo |
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| Harwich Town Band Free ConcertsHarwich, MA
Tue 7pm.
Brooks Park Band Stand, Harwich Center, Oak St, 508-432-3622. |
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| Summer of Love ConcertsOnset, MA
6:30-9:30pm.
Onset Bandshell |
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| Summer Concert SeriesOsterville, MA
Wed 6:30-7:30pm.
Library Lawn |
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| Yarmouth Monday Night ConcertsWest Yarmouth, MA
7pm.
Mattacheese Middle School Bandshell, Higgins Crowell Road, 508-778-1008. |
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| Concert SeriesAlton, NH
7pm.
Alton Bay Bandstand |
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| Sundays in Riverway ParkContoocook, NH
Sundays 3pm. Run by Hopkinton, NH?
Lewellen Bandstand in Riverway Park |
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| Saint-Gaudens Summer Concert SeriesCornish, NH
2pm. Indoors??
Little Studio, Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site |
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| Gilford Community Band Concert SeriesGilford, NH
7:30pm.
Gilford Village Field Weeks Bandstand |
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| Sea Shell Stage at Hampton BeachHampton Beach, NH
7-9:30pm.
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| Henniker Summer Concert SeriesHenniker, NH
Tue 7pm.
Bandstand, Community Park, Main St. |
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| Mondays on Lebanon CommonLebanon, NH
Thu 7:30pm. Rain location: church. Farmer’s market precedes it.
Colburn Park |
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| Sunapee Harbor Concert SeriesSunapee, NH
Saturdays 5-7pm.
Flanders Stage, 603-763-4940. |
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| Newbury Harbor Concert SeriesNewbury, NH
Wednesdays 7-9pm.
Ben Mere Bandstand, 603-763-4940 x210. |
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| Newport Town Common Concert SeriesNewport, NH
Sundays 6-8pm.
, 603-863-1510. |
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| Friends of Stark Park Concert SeriesManchester, NH
Sun 2pm, Sat 6pm.
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| Sounds on the Souhegan Summer Concert SeriesMilford, NH
7-8:30pm. If rain, Town Hall.
Emerson Park |
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| Summerfun Outdoor Concerts at NashuaNashua, NH
Various times. All day on 6/10. Fairy Tale Fest 7/21.
Greeley Park |
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| Bandstand ConcertsNorth Hampton, NH
Various times after 5pm.
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| Town of Woodstock Free Concert SeriesNorth Woodstock, NH
6:30-8:30pm,except 7/4, 7-8:30pm.
Soldier’s Park, 603-745-8752. |
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| Prescott Park Arts FestivalPortsmouth, NH
7pm. And 10/11.
Prescot Park, Marcy St at Mechanic St, 603-436-2848. |
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| Concert on the Common Summer Music SeriesRochester, NH
Tue 7pm.
, 603-332-4120. |
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| Field of Dreams ConcertsSalem, NH
6:30pm, except 6/16 from 3-5pm, Kids Celebration 7/21.
Field of Dreams |
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| Talent Search Night at Canobie Lake ParkSalem, NH
Hundreds compete for free park passes and a chance to record a professional demo CD. Register at 5:30pm.
Canobie Lake Park |
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| Savina Hartwell Memorial Free Summer ConcertTilton, NH
Evening.
Tilton lsland Park, 603-286-3000. |
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| Saturday Evening Concert SeriesWaterville Valley, NH
Saturday evenings.
Town Square |
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| Free Sunday Summer Concert SeriesCentral Falls, RI
Call for times.
Jenks Park, Broad St, 401-727-7490. |
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| Summer Concert SeriesJamestown, RI
6:30pm.
Memorial Square, 401-423-7260. |
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| Summer Concerts at the GazeboNarragansett, RI
Fridays at 6pm.
Gazebo |
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| Sunset Music SeriesNewport, RI
Gee, no times of day on the website.
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| Family Night Concert SeriesNewport, RI
6pm.
, 401-845-5810. |
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| City Hall Concert SeriesPawtucket, RI
Sun 6pm.
City Hall Ampitheatre |
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| Slater Park Concert SeriesPawtucket, RI
Thu 6-7:30pm, Tue kids shows 6pm.
Slater Park |
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| South County Commons Outdoor Summer Concert SeriesSouth Kingstown, RI
6-8pm.
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| Summer Concert Series at Warwick, RIWarwick, RI
6:30-8pm.
, 401-738-2000 x6504. |
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| Blues on the Beach & Monday Night JamsWesterly, RI
Gee, no times of day on the website.
Westerly Town Beach, 365 Atlantic Avenue |
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| Watch Hill Summer Concert SeriesWesterly, RI
Tue 6-8pm. Rain date 2 days later.
Village Green, 401-596-7909. |
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| Branford Jazz on the Green SeriesBranford, CT
6:30pm.
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| Summer Concert Series at BristolBristol, CT
7-8:30pm.
Brackett Park |
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| NewAlliance Bank Concert SeriesClinton, CT
Gee, no time of day OR location on the website. A record of vagueness!
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| Citycenter Summertime FestivalDanbury, CT
Well, last year it was 7:30pm.
CityCenter |
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| Summer Concerts at IvesDanbury, CT
This is a professional venue with $25-ish prices. Outdoors.
Ives Concert Park, 43 Lake Avenue Extension |
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| Sounds of SummerEast Hartford, CT
Thursdays 6pm.
Town Green, 1047 Main St |
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| Concerts on the Town GreenEast Haven, CT
7pm.
Town Green, 203-468-3367. |
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| Summer Concert Series at Greenwich, CTGreenwich, CT
Sun 7-8:30pm, except 6/24, 7/15, 8/12 at 4pm. Also Wed 7:15pm w/rain date Thu.
Roger Sherman Baldwin Park, 203-861-6100. |
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| Manchster Bandshell SeriesManchester, CT
7pm.
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| Summer SoundsMiddletown, CT
7pm. Part of the arts dept, not rec.
Union Park, South Green, 860-343-6620. |
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| Cocktails with the WhalesMystic, CT
6-9pm. $10. Indoors?
55 Coogan Blvd, 860-572-5955 ext- 520. |
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| Naugatuck Summer Music FestivalNaugatuck, CT
7pm. Rain dates & locations vary.
Town Green |
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| Summer Concert at Dickinson ParkNewtown, CT
6:30-8pm.
Dickinson Memorial Park |
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| Music Under the StarsNorth Haven, CT
7pm.
Town Green |
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| Summer Music FestivalNew Britain, CT
7pm.
Walnut Hill Park Bandshell |
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| Ocean Beach Park Music SeriesNew London, CT
Variety of cruise nights, magic, live music.
Ocean Beach Park |
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| Norwalk Parks Concert ScheduleNorwalk, CT
Mostly 7pm. Rain dates one day later.
Calf Pasture Beach, 203-854-7806. |
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| Music Under the StarsShelton, CT
No times on the website, whadya know.
Gazebo, Huntington Green, 203-331-4120. |
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| Music on the GreenSouthington, CT
7-9pm.
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| Summer Concert Series at ThomastonThomaston, CT
Mostly 7pm. If rain, school at 185 Branch Rd.
Seth Thomas Park, South Main St |
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| Summer Concerts at TrumbullTrumbull, CT
Tuedsays, 7pm.
Town Hall Gazebo |
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| Levitt PavilionWestport, CT
Free outdoor concerts! Sometimes comedy or theatre. Blues & BBQ Sep 1-2.
40 Jesup Road |
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| Concert on the Green at Windsor, CTWindsor, CT
7-9pm.
Town Green |
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| Outdoor Market and ConcertBangor, ME
5-8pm.
Pickering Square |
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| Summer Bandstand Concert SeriesBethel, ME
4pm. Rain location, 45 Church St.
Bethel Common |
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| Poland Spring Annual Summer Concert SeriesPoland Spring, ME
7pm.
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| Summer in the Parks ConcertsPortland, ME
Wed 8pm at Western Prom Park, Thu 12:30pm (thru Aug 9) at Deering Oaks Park & 7pm at Fort Allen Park.
Western Prom Park (mostly) |
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| Summer Concert Series at Wells Harbor ParkWells, ME
6:30pm. 8/25 ChiliFest.
Wells Harbor Park |
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| Summer Concerts at Norcross PointWinthrop, ME
Sundays 2-4pm.
Northrop Point |
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| Brandon Summer Concert SeriesBrandon, VT
6:30pm.
Central Park or Brandon Green Park |
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| Concerts on the GreenDanville, VT
Could not confirm this. Listing might be for a previous year.
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| Friday Night LivIsland Pond, VT
Fridays 6-10pm, with vendors and food.
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| Saturdays Under the Stars – Summer Concert SeriesStratton, VT
Mostly 6pm.
Stratton Mountain Ski Resort, 802-297-4FUN. |
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| Brown Bag Concert SeriesWoodstock, VT
12pm.
Woodstock Village Green |
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