July 30 – August 7, 2012: What to do in Boston and New England
07/29/12 by
Johnny Monsarrat
Giveaways
Canobie Lake Park – tix giveaway
Salem, NH
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This is the last week! If you have tried before, go ahead and email me again, because I have two more pairs of tickets to give away for my favorite amusement park! Visit http://bostonevents.org/s/ to enter and make sure to email me, too.,
Salem, NH
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Get my 2012 New England Guide
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I have updated my big page about how to help Events INSIDER! Take a peek and everyone who mentions the website to friends gets my 2012 New England Guide, with 700 off-beat destinations including dinosaur footprints, zoos, ziplines, where to go stargazing, and where to find an indoor water park in December!,
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Johnny’s Picks
Boston Urban Music Festival
Boston, MA
Hey! Here’s a music concert on City Hall Plaza, 5-8pm. Hip hop, R&B, funk, and soul.,
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From Redcoats to Rebels: Military re-enactment at Sturbridge
Sturbridge, MA
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Trust me: SEE THIS! The largest military re-enactment in New England covers 300 years of history and takes place at my favorite re-enactment museum. I’ve seen it and it’s HIGHLY recommended! They’ll have a parade, fife & drum, camp cooking, cannon demo, and kids activities.,
Sturbridge, MA
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Sturbridge, MA
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Celebrate Burlington w/ Fireworks!
Burlington, MA
Carnival, outdoor concert, then fireworks! 11am-9:30pm. Rain date next day.,
Burlington, MA
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Burlington, MA
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Salem Heritage Days
Salem, MA
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And Salem is having a car show, a marine festival, a street fair, an Ice Scream Bowl, and outdoor films!,
Salem, MA
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Salem, MA
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Beverly Homecoming Days
Beverly, MA
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Beverly’s homecoming celebration goes for an entire week, with dozens of events, including an outdoor movie (7/30 and 8/4), and fireworks (8/5)!,
Beverly, MA
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Beverly, MA
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Yankee Homecoming Festival
Newburyport, MA
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Like nearby Beverly, Newburyport also has a family day festival with entertainment all week, ending with fireworks 8/4 and a parade 8/5 at 12:30pm.,
Newburyport, MA
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Newburyport, MA
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Great New England Air Show
Chicopee, MA
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Blackhawks! Vertical takeoff! Flying and skydiving! There are so many reasons to check out this air show.,
Chicopee, MA
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Chicopee, MA
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Young Eagles – free flights for kids
Marlborough, MA
Hey kids! You’re too young to drive, but you can fly! Get a free flight and get your parents to buy you lessons. 9am-11am.,
Marlborough, MA
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Pittsfield NH Rotary Hot Air Balloon Rally
Pittsfield, NH
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I really want to see this!! Just 1.5 hrs from Boston is a balloon festival, with fireworks on Saturday. Plus a road race, helicopter and balloon rides, wow!,
Pittsfield, NH
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Pittsfield, NH
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New England Haunter’s Gathering
Nashua, NH
Is it Halloween all the time in your brain? This convention is for people who run “haunts”, private homes for trick-or-treating that go all-out with special effects. I want to see the robotic gadgets! Unfortunately, if the website is any indication, it will be a low glitz event. 10am.,
Nashua, NH
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Grafton Build a Sand Castle Day
Grafton, MA
Which team can build the best sand castle? 1-5pm. Bring your own buckets and shovels. Sand will be provided.,
Grafton, MA
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Sand Sculpture Contest at Marthas Vineyard
Edgartown, MA
Of course, it can’t compete with Marthas Vinyard, but why is this contest midweek instead of the weekend? No professionals with big displays, but sure sounds fun!,
Edgartown, MA
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Edgartown, MA
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Kite Flying on Spectacle Island
Boston, MA
It’s like having Bermuda in your back yard? Make this kite festival an excuse to visit the Boston Harbor Islands. 11am.,
Boston, MA
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Summer Shack’s Iron Chef
Boston, MA
Let’s hope these competing chefs give free samples! It’s another excuse to get you out to the Boston Harbor Islands. Take the ferry from the Aquarium T stop!,
Boston, MA
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Cambridge Discovery Days
Cambridge, MA
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Free… It’s freeeeeee. Hear the siren call for free walking tours about dead poets and Cambridge history. Aug 4 and 11.,
Cambridge, MA
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Cambridge, MA
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Tutto Italiano at Larz Anderson Museum
Brookline, MA
500 Italian cars? Mamma mia! All their outdoor car shows are fun. 10am-2pm.,
Brookline, MA
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Brookline, MA
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Battle of the Arts & Summer Art Fest
Hyde Park, MA
I love this! Kids and adults make chalk art, group murals, dye shirts. The best art wins real cash! 12pm.,
Hyde Park, MA
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Red Bones Annual Pig Pickin’
Somerville, MA
This is a southern-style hog roast and street festival to benefit charity. Live music. 6-9pm. I’ve been; it’s small but it’s outdoors and convenient to the city. Rain date 7 days later.,
Somerville, MA
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Bats at Audubon
Natick, MA
Yes! Yes! Yes! Eat ice cream and go looking for bats at night. (Hopefully not vampire bats.) Awesome! 7:30-9pm.,
Natick, MA
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Natick, MA
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Battle Road Trail Walk & Long Arm of the Law
Concord, MA
Most re-enactments are military, but this time Meet John Adams, 18th century judges, criminals, and police, or walk the 3.5 “Battle Road” where minutemen walked on the Battle of Lexington. (Er, that was a retreat, right? Basically, they fled the British?).,
Concord, MA
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Concord, MA
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Lizzie Borden Museum Annual Re-enactment
Fall River, MA
Entirely in the WTF category, the Lizzie Borden museum will “re-enact” the horrible murder (or maybe just the trial?) for which it is named. Who decided that murder is entertainment? I’m really put off by the “paranormal” mumbo jumbo on the website. 11am-4pm.,
Fall River, MA
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Feast of the Blessed Sacrement (Portuguese)
New Bedford, MA
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The “largest Portuguese festival in the world” — what, bigger than the ones in Portugal? — includes music, food, a parade, 5K road race, a carnival. It looks pretty religious, so if you’re not Jiggy with Jesus I don’t know what you’ll think, but it’s free!,
New Bedford, MA
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New Bedford, MA
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Full Moon Twilight Hike & Bonfire
Richmond, MA
Oo! A night hike and a bonfire. I’ve never seen a really good bonfire.,
Richmond, MA
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Richmond, MA
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Salem Ice Cream Bowl
Salem, MA
And for just $5 you can eat as much ice cream as you want in this outdoor festival that benefits charity, part of Salem Heritage Days. 6-7:30pm.,
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Salem Maritime Festival
Salem, MA
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The biggest part of Salem Heritage Days, this maritime festival has live music, harbor cruises, crafts demonstrations, and lots of old timey boats.,
Salem, MA
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Salem, MA
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Kite Day: Pigs Can Fly
Bristol, RI
Kites shaped like animals, like this whale? Wow! Enthusiasts are friendly and will teach you to fly a “stunt kite” with 2 strings! 10am-5pm.,
Bristol, RI
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Bristol, RI
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Ocean State Summer Pops Orchestra
Little Compton, RI
Outdoor concert and fireworks! Last year they had a bonfire, too. 7pm. Rain date next day.,
Little Compton, RI
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Little Compton, RI
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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! Click to see ’em all.,
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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. Click to see!,
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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! Click for the list.,
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Get free shows: become a reviewer!
Boston, MA
If you google “Theatre Reviewer” my photo pops up first! But I’m busy, so I’ll send you to free theatre shows and concerts with a guest to do reviews for me. It doesn’t pay anything, but heck — free tickets! — and some exposure on New England’s most popular events blog. Email johnny@eventsinsider.com and give me a sense of your reviewing savvy and writing style.,
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Boston, MA
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Also Fun
This Week’s Free Fun Fridays
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Get free admission! This Friday visit the Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Normal Rockwell Museum, Amelia Park Children’s Museum, and — I love these two especially!! – the Fuller Craft Museum, and Arnold Arboretum.,
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Boston Greenfest Preview Day
Boston, MA
Greenfest is a giant festival for the environment on Boston City Hall plaza, which is mostly vendors, but also art installations and live music. This weekend you can see a ‘preview’ at the Boston Harbor Islands, but no details are given. 11am-3pm.,
Boston, MA
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Boston, MA
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Christmas in August
Boston, MA
I love the name of this event, but it’s just a book author and kids arts & crafts — not very Christmassy. Yet, I’ll take any excuse to get you to the Boston Harbor Islands! 1-3pm.,
Boston, MA
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Boston, MA
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Living Light: The Art & Science of Bioluminescence
Cambridge, MA
Spooky creatures that glow in the dark are the focus of this free lecture (donations requested)! 6pm.,
Cambridge, MA
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Cambridge, MA
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Friday Night Lights – Moonlight Walk
Full Moon Evening Paddle
Newburyport, MA
But even better, canoeing at night. Sounds so peaceful. 6:45-11:30pm.,
Newburyport, MA
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Newburyport, MA
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Onset Blues Festival
Onset, MA
Onset is a beach community that’s really great. I’m sure their outdoor blues festival is worth a visit. 12-7pm.,
Onset, MA
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Onset, MA
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Once in a Blue Moon Hikes
Marshfield, MA
Err… Two full moons? One. One full moon, people. Still a nice night hike. 7-8:30pm.,
Marshfield, MA
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Marshfield, MA
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Swim with Glowing Jellyfish on Cape Cod
Falmouth, MA
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I heard once that you could go swimming amongst harmless bioluminescent jellyfish. So I went to Cape Cod to investigate! Read my report.,
Falmouth, MA
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Falmouth, MA
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Joe Cronin Memorial Fishing Tournament for the Jimmy Fund
Centerville, MA
A water fire rescue, a bagpipe festival, car show with Nascar race cars and fire trucks, oh, and fishing!,
Centerville, MA
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Centerville, MA
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I Love The Nightlife – Night Hike
Cummaquid, MA
I love these night hikes. I don’t mind listing a bunch, because they are awesome, and spread out geographically. 8-9:30pm.,
Cummaquid, MA
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Cummaquid, MA
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Evening Canoe Trip – Full Moon
South Wellfleet, MA
And another canoe trip at night. Lovely, I’m sure. 7-9:30pm.,
South Wellfleet, MA
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South Wellfleet, MA
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1950s at Strawbery Banke Museum
Portsmouth, NH
Strawbery Banke is a re-enactment museum — it’s great, I’ve been there — that shows immigrants around 1900, but this time it’s a Sock Hop, car show, and kids activities from the 1950s!,
Portsmouth, NH
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Portsmouth, NH
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Family Night at the Zoo
Providence, RI
The zoo is open late this Saturday, and last year they had performance art and live music. You can eat and drink there too. 9am-8pm.,
Providence, RI
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Providence, RI
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Newport Jazz Festival (JVC Jazz Festival)
Newport, RI
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If you like jazz, Fort Adams is a fantastic outdoor location, right by the water. Make sure to do the Newport cliff walk while you are there!,
Newport, RI
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Newport, RI
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Cheshire Fair
Adams Fair
Adams, MA
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Gee, what’s “Hi Jinx Night”? This major agrictultural fest includes a battle of the bands, car show, demolition derby, and a prince & princess crowning.,
Adams, MA
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Adams, MA
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Pittsfield Ethnic Fair
Pittsfield, MA
This is interesting — rather than focus on one culture, this is a fair for Colombia, Italy, Brazil, India, Ireland, Greece, Africa, Ecuador, and the Caribbean. Unfortunately, it sees to be just vendors, oh, and some music.,
Pittsfield, MA
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Pittsfield, MA
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Full Moon Canoe
Arts Affair at Marina Bay
Quincy, MA
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Arts fests are a dime a dozen — they are basically marketplaces pretending to be festivals. But at least this one’s outdoors and comes with “art demos”, which I suppose means you can see people painting and sculpting? They claim you’ll meet real artists, too, not just vendors.,
Quincy, MA
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Quincy, MA
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Mayor’s Night Out
Melrose, MA
Ho hum, a vendor fair. At least it’s at night, though! You can tell it’s a great festival when they don’t specify what kind of “activities”. I think this is code for “we’ll keep your kids busy so you can shop”. 6-8pm.,
Melrose, MA
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Melrose, MA
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Behind-the-Scenes Tours of South Station
Pan Mass Challenge
Wellesley, MA
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Bicycle for charity from Sturbridge or Wellesley to Provincetown, for cancer research. That is a seriously long bike ride. Looks like registration is closed. And you can’t volunteer. Dang, people, can’t we just show up and watch? (and maybe donate).,
Wellesley, MA
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Wellesley, MA
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Britt B’s Family B
Wellesley, MA
This festival goes completely undescribed, but in 2012 they had a dunk tank, moon bounce, obstacle course, and a giant slide! 3:30-7pm. Rain date next week.,
Wellesley, MA
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Wellesley, MA
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Charlestown Seafood Festival
Charlestown, RI
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This food festival includes a carnival, a petting zoo, a car show, rock wall climbing, bungee jumping, and live outdoor music!,
Charlestown, RI
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Charlestown, RI
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Charlemont Reggae Fest
Charlemont, MA
WTF?? Is that guy holding a joint? What’s with the lion? I’m not even at the festival yet and I already feel spacey.,
Charlemont, MA
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Charlemont, MA
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Mass. State Chili Cook Off & Family Fun Day
Winchendon, MA
Oh Mass State Chili Cookoff, you had me at Mass State Chili Cookoff. YUM!!! CHILI! 8am-6pm.,
Winchendon, MA
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Winchendon, MA
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Newport BridgeFest
Newport, RI
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More than a series of outdoor concerts, this festival includes lectures, workshops, and picnics, most of it free!,
Newport, RI
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Newport, RI
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Worcester Restaurant Week
Worcester, MA
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Although this event is purely commerical — not an arts event — here’s your chance to play Big Moneybucks by eating cheap at a fancy shmancy restaurant.,
Worcester, MA
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Worcester, MA
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Martha’s Vineyard African-American Film Festival
Marthas Vineyard, MA
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Here’s something to do if you don’t like sun, beaches, or water. They have a couple of socials and a few talks. It’s always a good sign when they can’t be bothered to include photos or links or descriptions to the films they are showing.,
Marthas Vineyard, MA
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Marthas Vineyard, MA
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Woods Hole Film Festival
Woods Hole, MA
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Cape Cod can be excused for having a film festival in the summer. Because when else would you go there? They’ll have panels, workshops, and music, not just sitting in the dark in a movie theatre.,
Woods Hole, MA
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Woods Hole, MA
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Rhode Island International Film Festival
Providence, RI
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Wow! Nice website! This is the largest film festival in Rhode Island, with plenty of social events, and actors + director talks. But will there be an H.P. Lovecraft walking tour this year?,
Providence, RI
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Providence, RI
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Pirate Adventures at Casey Farm
Saunderstown, RI
Aw, this is just for kids, but still — PIRATES!! Woo hoo! Actually, pirates are not good people. 9am-3pm.,
Saunderstown, RI
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Performance
Be A Good Little Widow
Somerville, MA
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What’s the best way to handle the loss of a loved one? This comedy both explores and uplifts!,
Somerville, MA
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Somerville, MA
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OPENAIR Circus
Somerville, MA
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Wha?? I missed going to CIRCUS SCHOOL? Well, at least I can see this student performance. It’s just $3. You don’t go because you think the students will be very good. You go because you’re supporting someone’s dream.,
Somerville, MA
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Somerville, MA
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Travel
Fly in a restored B17 Bomber – Show
Oxford, CT
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It’s just $5 to walk into a real WWII bomber. Or spend $450 to fly in one! (Do we get to bomb people?).,
Oxford, CT
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Oxford, 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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Middlefield, CT
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Moby-Dick Marathon
Mystic, CT
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See a renactor portray Herman Melville! It takes 24 hours, and they read Moby Dick from start to end. They let you bring a sleeping bag, so I guess you can literally sleep through Moby Dick if you like. They also suggest sun screen. Is this outdoors?,
Mystic, CT
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Mystic, CT
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Orange Fireman’s Carnival
Orange, CT
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The firemen don’t just serve up a kiddie carnival. There will be fireworks!,
Orange, CT
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Orange, CT
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Podunk Bluegrass Music Festival
Norwich, CT
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Podunk means “small town”, but this takes place in a stadium. Whatever, it’s another outdoor music festival.,
Norwich, CT
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Norwich, CT
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Taste of the Caribbean and Jerk Festival
Hartford, CT
A festival with jerks! Who woulda thought. Or is it a festival with beef jerky?,
Hartford, CT
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Hartford, CT
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Hospital Days
New London, NH
Wha?? A hospital is throwing a festival? Can you do that? Live music, games, inflatable bouncy houses, and… lots of sick people? Bring your Purell.,
New London, NH
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New London, NH
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New England Antique Arms Society
Hartford, CT
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This seems to be a vendor marketplace, without any re-enactments. Too bad.,
Hartford, CT
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Hartford, CT
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Bangor State Fair
Bangor, ME
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And this is the largest state faire in Maine. (Does the state hold a lot of fairs?) It’s an agricultural fair. Fireworks.,
Bangor, ME
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Bangor, ME
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Wings & Wheels Spectacular & Aerobatic Airshow
Owls Head, ME
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I’ve seen this! Here’s another world-class museum in the middle of nowhere, New England — the acrobatic aerial stunts are eye-raising, and the museum’s collection is the best I’ve seen! (Sorry, Larz Anderson.).,
Owls Head, ME
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Owls Head, ME
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Moon Viewing at the Penobscot Narrows Observatory
Bucksport, ME
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I guess this event isn’t happening? I must have seen it on the website at some point. Call ’em.,
Bucksport, ME
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Bucksport, ME
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Illumination Night at Old Orchard Beach
Old Orchard Beach, ME
Whoa whoa whoa. Live music, night lighting, great, but this fest starts with a strawberry shortcake festival! Yummy in my tummy!,
Old Orchard Beach, ME
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Old Orchard Beach, ME
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Redneck Olympics, Pig Roast, and Music Festival
Hebron, ME
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OMG! I love this festival with a bongire, lawn mower races, redneck torch race, and more! This is the only wet t-shirt contest I’ve ever seen listed in New England. So basically, boobies. I think I’m against that? Not boobies, the mixing of a family festival with boobies. Well, they’re rednecks, so I’m sure it’s tasteful.,
Hebron, ME
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Hebron, ME
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Monmouth Fair
Monmouth, ME
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And this agricultural festival includes a “pig scramble” for kids and a frying pan throwing contest!,
Monmouth, ME
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Monmouth, ME
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Topsham Fair
Topsham, ME
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Demolition derby, fireworks, and “redneck truck pulls”. That’s when trucks pull rednecks.,
Topsham, ME
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Topsham, ME
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York Days & Christmas in July
York, ME
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Christmas in July? Plus fireworks and a concert by the Air Force Band of Liberty? Sounds fantastic.,
York, ME
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York, ME
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International Homecoming Festival
Calais, ME
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Fireworks, street dance, and lumberjack festival! Straddles the US / Canadian border!,
Calais, ME
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Calais, ME
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Maine Lobster Festival
Rockland, ME
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Nearly 4 hours from Boston you’ll find lobsters and live music.,
Rockland, ME
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Rockland, ME
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County Bluegrass
Fort Fairfield, ME
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Here’s a festival you come camp over for. I bet it’s great fun!,
Fort Fairfield, ME
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Fort Fairfield, ME
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Northern Maine Fairgrounds
Presque Isle, ME
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Carnival, fireworks, motorcycle stunts, exotic animals, blacksmith demos, and a Paul Bunyan look-a-like contest. Zoinks!,
Presque Isle, ME
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Presque Isle, ME
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Maine Fairy House Festival
Boothbay, ME
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Trust me: SEE THIS! I went last year. It was remarkable — and I don’t have any kids! The grounds are beautiful, and expansive — and they had a parade and live music.,
Boothbay, ME
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Boothbay, ME
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Wilton Blueberry Festival
Wilton, ME
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Boat parade, blueberries, and a giant shoe car. Hmm, no fireworks this year?,
Wilton, ME
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Wilton, ME
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Antique Engines at Willowbrook
Newfield, ME
No details, but heck — antique engines, Mercedes Benz car show, carousel rides — sounds good!,
Newfield, ME
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Newfield, ME
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Dragon Boat Festival
Tweed River Festival
Stockbridge, VT
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This is yet another campground all-weekend festival. Why not?,
Stockbridge, VT
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Stockbridge, VT
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Deerfield Valley Blueberry Festival
Wilmington, VT
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How far can you stretch a one-food festival? To a parade, car show, live music, and of course — blueberries!,
Wilmington, VT
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Wilmington, VT
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| Outdoor Theatre & Other Events – click map above to set region | Mon 7/30 | Tue 7/31 | Wed 8/1 | Thu 8/2 | Fri 8/3 | Sat 8/4 | Sun 8/5 | Mon 8/6 |
| 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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| Shakespeare on LoveBoston, MA
12pm and 2pm. One day.
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| Commonwealth Shakepeare (Boston Common)Boston, MA
Coriolanus. Tue-Sat, 8pm; Sun 7pm. Plus 8/4 at 2pm, 8/11 at 12pm part of Family Day.
Parkman Bandstand, Boston Common |
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| Shakespeare on LoveBoston, MA
12-2pm.
Various |
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| Free outdoor folk dancingBoston, MA
7:30-9:30pm.
Copley Square |
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| Burlington Children’s ShowsBurlington, MA
Mondays 6:30pm, Thursdays 1pm.
Various |
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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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| Tango by MoonlightCambridge, MA
7:30-11pm.
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| Free outdoor folk dancingLexington, MA
7:30-9:30pm.
Lexington Center |
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| Theater on the Green & Family Concerts @ ReadingReading, MA
Kids theatre Wed, 3-4pm.
Bandstand at Memorial Park, 781-942-9075. |
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| Summer Children’s ShowsNorth Andover, MA
10am.
Town Common |
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| Worcester Shakespeare FestivalWorcester, MA
7pm.
Memorical Grove Amphitheatre, Green Hill Park |
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| Outdoor Stage for Families & ChildrenVineyard Haven, MA
5pm. The Comedy of Errors. Also 10am shows on Saturdays. They also have a “Main Stage” indoors.
Tisbury Amphitheater, State Road, 508-693-6450. |
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| Shakespeare Under the StarsAmherst, MA
7pm. Fantastic venue with mountain skyline, but wear long sleeves and long pants due to mosquitos.
The Renaissance Center, 650 East Pleasant 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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| 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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| Shakespeare in the ParkNashua, NH
Sat, Sun 2pm.
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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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| Theatre Under the StarsHaverhill, NH
All shows 6pm. Wednedsays at Jewish Federation, 698 Beech St. Manchester, NH; Fridays at Alumni Hall: 75 Court St. Haverhill, NH; Thursdays at Amphitheatre: 28 Greene St., Plymouth, NH; Saturdays at Town Square, Waterville Valley, NH.
Various near Haverhill, NH |
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| Summer Theatre Festival at Waveny ParkCanaan, CT
Outdoors. Mostly 8pm, but some daytimes too.
Waveny Park |
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| Shakespeare on the ShorelineGuilford, CT
7:30pm.
, 203-453-3890. |
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| Summer Evenings at Treworgy PlanetariumMystic, CT
Indoor / Outdoor planetarium & telescope skygazing.
Treworgy Planetarium, 75 Greenmanville Ave, 860-572-0711 x5150. |
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| Shakespeare Comes to Fort KnoxBucksport, ME
6pm. A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
Fort Knox |
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| Shakespeare in the ParkKennebunk, ME
Thu-Sat 7pm, Sat-Sun 2pm.
Lafayette Park, Storer St, 646-360-3260. |
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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 – click map above to set region | Mon 7/30 | Tue 7/31 | Wed 8/1 | Thu 8/2 | Fri 8/3 | Sat 8/4 | Sun 8/5 | Mon 8/6 |
| Christopher Columbus Park Sunday Night MoviesBoston, MA
8pm.
Christopher Columbus Park, North End, 718-639-6002. |
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| Magic 106.7 Family Film FestivalBoston, MA
Entertainment at 6pm, movies at sundown. Rain date the coming Wed.
Lawn at the Prudential Center |
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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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| 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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| Clove Lo-Fi Movie NightBoston, MA
Just one a year. 7pm.
Clover Food Truck on the Kennedy Greenway |
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| Family Flick NightsBraintree, MA
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| Burlington Movies on the CommonBurlington, MA
At dusk. Moves indoors if rain. Aug 15 & 22 are rain dates.
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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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| Movies on the NecklaceJamaica Plain, MA
Children’s activities at 7pm, then movie at 8pm.
Jamaica Pond, 617-232-5374. |
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| Free Movie Nights – MelroseMelrose, MA
Wednesdays, 6pm. Oh wait, it’s free but indoors.
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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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| Movies in the ParkWinthrop, MA
8pm.
Ingleside Park, 617-846-8243. |
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| Family Night & Outdoor MovieWoburn, MA
Dusk. Kid’s concert precedes it 7/24.
Library Park |
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| Wellesley Summer Outdoor Movie SeriesWellesley, MA
8:15pm.
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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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| Weymouth Summer Outdoor MoviesWeymouth, MA
At dusk.
Ralph Talbot Amphitheatre next to Town Hall, 781-682-6124. |
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| Movies in the ParkMarion, MA
Wednesdays at 7pm.
Island Wharf |
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| Barnyard Movie NightMarthas Vinyard, MA
dusk. One night only.
Farm Institute |
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| Movies Under the StarsNorton, MA
7:30pm.
Winslow Farm, 37 Eddy Street |
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| Neighborhood Night at the MoviesBeverly, MA
Fireworks instead on 8/5.
Lynch Park Shell |
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| Salem Movie on the CommonSalem, MA
8:30pm. Part of Salem Heritage Days.
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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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| Movies in the ParkConcord, NH
dusk.
Rollins Park |
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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 ParkEast Providence, RI
Dusk.
, 401-435-7518. |
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| Wednesday Movie Night on the RoofdeckNewport, RI
8:30pm.
Vanderbilt Grace Hotel, 41 Mary St |
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| Newport FilmNewport, RI
Music 7pm, then film at sunset.
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| Movies on the BlockProvidence, RI
Thursdays at dusk thru Oct 4.
Westminster St at Union St |
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| Outdoor Movie SeriesProvidence, RI
Dusk.
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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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| Movie Night in the ParkNew Haven, CT
dusk.
, 203-946-6768. |
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| Summer FlickersNew London, CT
Wednesday at 8pm.
Hygenic Art Park, 79 Bank St, 860-443-8001. |
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| Beach Blanket Movie NightsNew London, CT
Sunset.
Ocean Beach Park |
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| Levitt PavilionWestport, CT
Mondays! Plus concerts Tue-Sun, daily.
40 Jesup Road |
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| Old Home Week Outdoor MovieKennebunk, ME
at dusk.
, 207-985-5105 or 207-604-1335. |
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| Splash TheaterKillington, VT
7pm.
Johnson Recreation Center Pool |
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| Ben & Jerry’s Summer Movie FestivalWaterbury, VT
dusk.
1281 Waterbury-Stowe Rd |
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| Outdoor Music – click map above to set region | Mon 7/30 | Tue 7/31 | Wed 8/1 | Thu 8/2 | Fri 8/3 | Sat 8/4 | Sun 8/5 | Mon 8/6 |
| 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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| Berklee Jazz on Spectacle IslandBoston, MA
Relax on the porch of Spectacle Island and listen to the jazz of Berklee College of Lukas Pool.
Spectacle Island, 617-223-8108. |
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| Berklee Lunch Sessions at Prudential CenterBoston, MA
Every Tuesday in June and July from noon – 1:30 p.m, with rain dates in August.
Prudential Center, South Garden |
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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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| Elma Lewis Playhouse in the ParkBoston, MA
11am and 6pm. Live music and contemporary dance.
Franklin Park, 617-442-4141. |
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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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| Mayor Menino’s Wednesday Night ConcertsBoston, MA
7pm.
City Hall Plaza |
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| MFA Concerts in the CourtyardBoston, MA
7:30pm.
Museum of Fine Arts, 617-369-3189. |
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| Night Life at Childrens’ WharfBoston, MA
6-9pm.
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| Sounds of the Garden Summer Concert SeriesBoston, MA
6:30pm. Three a year on Wed/Thu.
Various, 617-542-7696. |
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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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| ParkARTS Citywide Neighborhood ConcertsBoston, MA
5pm or 7pm.
Various |
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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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| Zumix ConcertsBoston, MA
Sundays Piers Park 6pm, Tuesdays Bremen St. Park, 6pm.
Piers Park or Bremen St. Park |
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| Brookline Summer Concert SeriesBrookline, MA
2012 6-8pm.
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| Burlington Summer ConcertsBurlington, MA
6:30pm.
Town Common |
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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 in the CityCambridge, MA
Various times & places.
Various |
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| Summer Concert Series at CantonCanton, MA
Wed 7-9pm.
Canton High School, 781-821-5030. |
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| Summer Sunset Concert SeriesCanton, MA
6-8pm.
The Village Shoppes Canton, 95 Washington St |
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| Summer Concert Series at DedhamDedham, MA
7pm. Free.
Endicott Estate, 781-329-9118. |
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| JP First ThursdayJamaica Plain, MA
This is basically a chamber of commerce event where several art venues stay open late, 6-8pm.
Centre & South Streets, 617-522-0300. |
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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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| Heritage Festivals / Dancing in the ParkNewton, MA
Sun, music, Wed dancing, all 6:15-7:45pm.
Various |
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| Reading “Touch of Class” Family ConcertsReading, MA
Sun 6pm or 6:30pm.
Town Hall Common |
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| Sunday Concert Series at RevereRevere, MA
6pm.
American Legion lawn, 281 Broadway |
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| Summer Stroll Concert SeriesRoslindale, MA
6pm.
Adams Park, Washington St, 617-635-3911. |
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| Watertown Summer Concert SeriesWatertown, MA
6:30-8pm. If rain, Watertown Library.
Saltonstall Park, 617-972-6431. |
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| Acton NARA Park Concerts & TheatreActon, MA
Various times & events.
Nara Park, 25 Ledge Rock Way |
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| Concerts on the Common at BedfordBedford, MA
7pm.
Town Common |
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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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| Dover Summer Concert SeriesDover, MA
Mostly 7-8pm. 6/22 magic 5:30pm, 7/31 BBQ 6pm.
Dover Town Common |
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| Concerts on the CommonFitchburg, MA
No times on the website, huh.
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| Concerts on the Common, FraminghamFramingham, MA
Fridays 6:30-8:30pm.
Village Green at Framingham Center, 508-532-5960 ask for “Building Services”-. |
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| Hopkinton Concerts on the CommonHopkinton, MA
5pm.
Town Common |
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| Hudson Summer ConcertsHudson, MA
Wed 6:30pm, Wood Park, Thu 12pm, Cellucci Park.
Various |
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| Summer Fun Concert SeriesLeominster, MA
2012. 6pm.
Barrett Park |
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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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| Art in the Parks, NeedhamNeedham, MA
Thursdays at 7pm.
Memorial Park, 781-455-7521. |
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| Summer Concerts on the Common, NorwoodNorwood, MA
Sun 7pm.
Town Common, Washington St & Nahatan St |
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| Summer Concert Series at SudburySudbury, MA
7pm. If rain, Fairbank Community Center Gym.
Haskell Field, 979-639-2356. |
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| Summer Concerts at WellesleyWellesley, MA
7-8:30pm. Hot dog, drinks & snacks available.
Town Hall Green, 781-235-2370. |
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| Concerts on the Common at BeverlyBeverly, MA
Various times. Lynch Park or Town Common.
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| Summer Concert Series at DanversDanvers, MA
6pm.
Danvers Rotary Pavilion, 978-777-0001 x3094. |
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| Nights on the NeckGloucester, MA
5-9:30pm.
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| Sundays in Patton ParkHamilton, MA
5-8pm. Not on the website, but I confirmed this.
Patton Park, Rt 1A, 978-468-4818. |
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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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| Lowell Summer Music SeriesLowell, MA
7:30-10pm.
Boarding House Park |
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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 SeriesManchester, MA
6-8pm.
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| North Reading Concert/BBQ SeriesNorth Reading, MA
BBQ 5pm, kids act 5:15pm, music 6:15pm. $3.
Ipswich River Park |
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| Concerts at the ShellSalem, MA
7-9pm.
167 Fort Avenue, 978-745-0251. |
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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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| Plaza Jazz at Wakefield LibraryWakefield, MA
1st & 3rd Thursdays 5:30-7:30pm. If rain, indoors.
Library, 345 Main St |
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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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| Concerts on the CommonWilmington, MA
6:30-8pm.
Town Common |
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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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| Summer Concert Series at Sunset LakeBraintree, MA
6-8pm.
Sunset Lake’s Beachfront Gazebo Bandstand |
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| East Braintree Summer ConcertsBraintree, MA
Tuesdays 6-8pm. If rain, Wed or Thu. 8/2 is elsewhere.
Sunset Lake Gazebo, 781-794-8901. |
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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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| Berklee Stars at South Shore ConservatoryHingham, MA
7pm.
Carr Amphitheater, One Conservatory Drive |
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| Evenings Under the StarsHingham, MA
Sat 7pm, and Wed 10am for kids.
Carr Amphitheater, One Conservatory Drive |
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| Live Music at the Hingham ShipyardHingham, MA
Fridays at 7pm.
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| Summer Concert Series at Marshfield- “FinalizingMarshfield, MA
5pm or 6pm.
Town Green or Proprietors Green |
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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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| Plymouth Library Lawn ConcertPlymouth, MA
1-2pm.
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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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| Foxboro Jaycees ConcertsFoxboro, MA
Thursdays 7-9pm.
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| Concerts on the Common at MansfieldMansfield, MA
7pm. In case of rain, Town Hall or the Congregational Church on West St.
South Common |
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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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| Norton Public Library Summer Concert SeriesNorton, MA
7-8:30pm.
Norton Library, 68 E. Main St., 508-285-0265. |
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| Summer Concert SeriesRaynham, MA
6:30pm.
Borden Colony Gazebo, King Philip Street, 508-824-2743. |
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| Lakeside Concert SeriesSharon, MA
Wed 7pm, Thu 6pm. “Square Jam” 8/2.
Memorial Park Beach Bandstand, Lake Massapoag, 781-784-1530. |
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| Sharon’s Beech Tree Summer SeriesSharon, MA
hmm. No times given.
Beech Tree Park |
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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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| Wrentham Concert on the CommonWrentham, MA
No times listed, but last year it was 6:30pm.
Town Common, 508-384-5427. |
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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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| Hopedale Summer Bandconcert SeriesHopedale, MA
Wednesdays 7-9pm. Rain date: one day later.
, 508-473-8439. |
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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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| 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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| Wed Eves at the West Brookfield BandstandWest Brookfield, MA
7-9pm.
West Brookfield Bandstand |
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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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| Elm Park Summer Concert SeriesWorcester, MA
Thursdays 6:30pm.
Elm Park, Highland Street at Park Avenue |
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| Out to Lunch Concerts on the CommonWorcester, MA
12-2pm.
Worcester Common, 508-799-1400 x3. |
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| ARTS ROCK! Summer ConcertsWorcester, MA
7-10pm, except 8/4 from 1-10pm.
Goodale Park, Crescent St |
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| Easthampton Arts in the ParkEasthampton, MA
Fridays 6:30-8pm.
Millside Park, 2 Ferry St |
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| Summer Band Concerts at ChicopeeChicopee, MA
Wed-Thu 6:30pm or Tue: 7pm.
Aldenville Commons or Szot tennis court, 413-594-3481. |
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| Positively Holyoke Summer Concert SeriesHolyoke, MA
6:30-8:30pm.
Holyoke Heritage State Park, 221 Appleton St |
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| Sweet Sounds of Summer at the Wistariahurst MuseumHolyoke, MA
Various times. All outdoors?
238 Cabot 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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| Sunday Night Concerts at WestfieldWestfield, MA
6-8pm except 7/8.
Stanley Park |
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| Look Park ConcertsFlorence, MA
Various times, Tuesdays are kids performances at 10am.
Pines Theater, Look Park, 413-584-5457. |
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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 on the Lawn at the LibraryBourne, MA
7pm.
19 Sandwich Rd, 508-759-0644. |
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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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| Citizens Bank Summer Concerts – DennisDennis, MA
Mon 6-7:30pm.
Village Green |
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| Citizens Bank Summer Concerts – HarwichHarwich, MA
Mon 6-7:30pm.
Brooks Park Band Stand, Harwich Center, Oak St, 508-432-3622. |
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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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| Citizens Bank Summer Concerts – HyannisHyannis, MA
Tue 6-7:30pm.
Aselton Park |
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| Citizens Bank Summer Concerts – ChathamChatham, MA
Wed 6-7:30pm.
Kate Gould Park |
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| Citizens Bank Summer Concerts – MashpeeMashpee, MA
Thu 6-7:30pm.
Mashpee Commons |
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| Citizens Bank Summer Concerts – OrleansOrleans, MA
Thu 6-7:30pm.
Nauset Beach |
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| Friday Summer Concerts on the GreenFalmouth, MA
Fri 6-7:30pm.
Peg Noonan Park, Main St, 508-362-0066. |
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| Summer Family Fun FridaysSandwich, MA
Fri 6-7:30pm.
Heritage Museums & Gardens |
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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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| Bedford’s Family Cultural SeriesBedford, NH
7pm. If rain, in Town Hall.
Performance Stage (Pool Complex), 603-472-5242. |
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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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| Cochecho Arts FestivalDover, NH
Tuesdays 10:30am, Thursdays 12pm, Wednesdays 4pm, Fridays 6pm.
Henry Law Park |
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| Summer Concert SeriesGorham, NH
Various times. BBQ on 8/14.
Gorham Common |
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| Sea Shell Stage at Hampton BeachHampton Beach, NH
7-9:30pm.
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| Summer Concert SeriesHancock, NH
7-8:30pm. If rain, in church.
Gazebo, 603-525-4441. |
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| Henniker Summer Concert SeriesHenniker, NH
Tue 7pm.
Bandstand, Community Park, Main St. |
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| Summer Concerts at Keene, NHKeene, NH
7-8:30pm. If rain, Rec Center, 312 Washington St.
Central Square Common |
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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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| Merrimack Concert AssociationMerrimack, NH
Wed 7-9pm.
Abbie Griffin Park Bandstand |
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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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| Haddad Bandstand Concerts on Sargent CommonNew London, NH
6:30pm.
, 603-526-4821. |
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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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| Conventry Summer Concert SeriesCoventry, RI
Sundays 6pm.
Paine Field, 1277 Main St |
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| Music All Around Town at Cranston, RICranston, RI
6:30pm.
William Hall Library, 1825 Broad St |
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| Summer Concert at Rose Larisa ParkEast Providence, RI
6pm.
Rose Larisa Park, Bullocks Point Avenue, 401-435-7511. |
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| Summer Concert SeriesJamestown, RI
6:30pm.
Memorial Square, 401-423-7260. |
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| Free Summer Concert SeriesLincoln, RI
6pm.
Chase Farm, 667 Great Rd |
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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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| North Kingstown Concert SeriesNorth Kingstown, RI
Tue 7pm at Water’s Edge, Kids shows Thu 6:30pm at Town Beach.
, 401-294-3306. |
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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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| Concerts Under the ElmsProvidence, RI
6-8:30pm. $10.
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| Downtown Sundown SeriesProvidence, RI
7:30pm.
Roger Williams Natl Memorial, 282 North Main St |
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| Summer Concerts at South Kingstown, RISouth Kingstown, RI
6:30-7:30pm. Sun & Mon at Marina Park, Tue at Peace Dale Village Green.
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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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| Summer Music at Clinton Crossing OutletsClinton, CT
12-3pm.
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| Citycenter Summertime FestivalDanbury, CT
Well, last year it was 7:30pm.
CityCenter |
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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 Concerts at Essex, CTEssex, CT
Gee, no times listed!
, 860-767-4340 x110. |
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| Glastonbury Riverfront Music FestivalGlastonbury, CT
7-9pm.
Riverfront Park |
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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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| Summer SoundWaves Concert SeriesGroton, CT
6-8pm. Aug 9 & 16 are rain dates.
Esker Point Beach |
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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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| Summer Nights by Harbor Lights Concert SeriesMilford, CT
7pm.
Rotary Pavilion at Fowler Field, 203-878-0681. |
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| Tuesday Concert SeriesMontville, CT
Tuesdays, 6pm.
Camp Oakdale Pavilion, 860-848-3030 x322. |
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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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| Summer Concert SeriesRocky Hill, CT
6:30-8:30pm.
Veterans Memorial Amphitheater, Elm Ridge Park, 860-258-2772. |
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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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| Summer Concert Series at Southbury, CTSouthbury, CT
6:30pm.
Memorial Green next to Town Hall |
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| Music on the GreenSouthington, CT
7-9pm.
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| Summer Concert Series at Stafford, CTStafford Springs, CT
6pm.
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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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| Concerts in the ParkThompson, CT
7pm.
Riverside Park |
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| Summer Concert Series at TorringtonTorrington, CT
7-9pm. Click the rec dep’t brochure photo.
Coe Memorial Park, Civic Center, 860-489-2274. |
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| Summer Concerts at TrumbullTrumbull, CT
Tuedsays, 7pm.
Town Hall Gazebo |
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| Summer Concert Series at Unionville, CTUnionville, CT
7pm. If rain, Commuinity Center, 321 New Britain Ave.
Alice Clover Pinney Park, School St |
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| Twilight TunesWallingford, CT
7-8:30pm.
Wallingford Parade Grounds |
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| Music at the Park Summer ConcertsWatertown, CT
7pm. If rain, Swift Middle School.
Veterans’ Memorial Park, 570 Nova Scotia Hill Road |
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| West Haven Summer ConcertsWest Haven, CT
7pm.
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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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| Free Concerts at Windham, CTWindham, CT
2pm. If rain, school, 123 Quarry St.
Alex Caisse Park, Rt 195 |
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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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| Weekly Concerts in the ParkKennebunk, ME
Wed 6:30-7:30pm.
Lafayette Park, Storer St. |
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| Weekly Concerts in the ParkOld Orchard Beach, ME
Thursdays, 6:30-8pm.
, 207-934-0860. |
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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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| Mill Creek Park Summer ConcertsSouth Portland, ME
6:30pm. No website, but I confirmed this.
Mill Creek Park, 207-767-7650. |
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| York Beach Concert SeriesYork, ME
7-9pm. 7/31 Dog Show at 6:30pm.
Ellis Park, York Beach, 207-363-1040. |
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| Summer Concerts at Norcross PointWinthrop, ME
Sundays 2-4pm.
Northrop Point |
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| “Alive on the River” Concert SeriesWiscasset, ME
Thursdays 6pm.
Main Street Pier |
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| Summer Concert Series at Colchester, VTColchester, VT
7pm.
Lower Bayside Park (Beachside) |
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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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| River Road Summer Concert SeriesKillington, VT
6-7:30pm.
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| Thursday Night Summer Concerts on the GreenManchester Center, VT
7:30pm. Not free.
Town Green, 802-362-2100. |
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| Gazebo Concerts & Music in the MeadowStowe, VT
Wed 12pm, Church, Main St. Tue 7pm at the Helen Day Building. Plus others at various times.
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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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