July 23-31, 2012: What to do in Boston and Beyond!

07/22/12 by Johnny Monsarrat

Giveaways

Canobie Lake Park – tix giveaway
Salem, NH Sun 7/1 – Sat 9/1 Only 6 people emailed last week for Canobie Lake Park tickets. 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., Canobie Lake Park Salem, NH , Sun 7/1 – Sat 9/1 more

UPDATED: Tell a Friend, Get my 2012 Guide
All Over Thu 3/1 – Mon 12/31 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!, All Over, Thu 3/1 – Mon 12/31 more

Johnny’s Picks

Boston Skillshare
Jamaica Plain, MA Sat 7/28 – Sun 7/29 The event of the week is Boston Skillshare, a festival of workshops. You can learn about hand drumming, auctions, fundraising, juggling, quill pens, and a lot more! It sounds really interesting! And it’s free! (donation requested). 10:30am-6:30pm., Spontaneous Celebrations Jamaica Plain, MA , Sat 7/28 – Sun 7/29 more

Puerto Rican Festival
Boston, MA Fri 7/27 – Sun 7/29 No carnival in Franklin Park this year? Here’s a parade instead for Puerto Rican pride, with no details given! 12pm., Malcolm X Blvd at Washington St. Boston, MA , Fri 7/27 – Sun 7/29 more

Lowell Folk Festival
Lowell, MA Fri 7/27 – Sun 7/29 The event of the week is the Lowell Folk Festival: the largest free folk festival in the US. I’ve been and it’s surprisingly rich, with a parade on Friday, 6 performance stages, a yo-yo performance, and the ubiquitous “vendors”., Downtown Lowell Lowell, MA , Fri 7/27 – Sun 7/29 more

Sri Lanka Day
Acton, MA Sat 7/28 Vendors and unspecified kids activities can’t be the extent of this ethnic festival. I assume they will have performances. 3-7pm., NARA Park Acton, MA , Sat 7/28 more

Civil War Camp Life on Georges Island
Boston, MA Sun 7/29 Never been to the Boston Harbor Islands? Here’s a great excuse! An “encampment” is a great way to learn history from re-enactors who camp out all weekend like military men. 10am-3pm., Georges Island Boston, MA , Sun 7/29 more

Flying high Frisbee Dogs Exhibition
Wellesley, MA Tue 7/24 Wha?? Did you say FRISBEE DOGS?? Outtasiiiight. And hey, it’s just before dark. I love being outdoors at night in the summer. 6:30pm., Warren Park Wellesley, MA , Tue 7/24 more

Bats at Audubon
Natick, MA Tue 7/31 Yes! Yes! Yes! Eat ice cream and go looking for bats at night. Awesome! 7:30-9pm., Broadmoor Natick, MA , Tue 7/31 more

FIGMENT Festival

Boston, MA
Sat 7/28 – Sun 7/29

Participatory art means that you don’t just look at it. You interact. These 80 participatory art activities are free & family friendly, and you’re invited to bring something to share. It sounds like summer! I’ve been to this. On the plus side, it was awesome to draw some chalk art, but the “artists” are mostly amateurs. The real draw of this event is just being outdoors on a nice day.,
Boston, MA

, Sat 7/28 – Sun 7/29

Day of Triumph at the Larz Anderson Museum
Brookline, MA Sun 7/29 Of course I can’t resist the Museum of Transportation, again. I’m just going to keep posting these until you go! So don’t fight it! This car show highlights people who own Triumph cars, with a lawn show featuring dozens of automobiles. 10am-2pm., Brookline, MA , Sun 7/29 more

Somerville Dance Fest
Somerville, MA Fri 7/27 Here’s an outdoor celebration of dance that incorporates video. What a nice excuse to be outdoors at night. 7-10pm. Rain date next day., Union Square Somerville, MA , Fri 7/27 more

Beverly Homecoming Days
Beverly, MA Fri 7/27 – Sun 8/5 Beverly’s homecoming celebration goes for an entire week, with dozens of events, including outdoor theatre (7/26-7/27), outdoor movie (7/30 and 8/4), and fireworks (8/5)!, Various Beverly, MA , Fri 7/27 – Sun 8/5 more

Yankee Homecoming Festival
Newburyport, MA Sun 7/29 – Sun 8/5 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., Various Newburyport, MA , Sun 7/29 – Sun 8/5 more

Yankee Doodle Days
Charlemont, MA Fri 7/27 – Sun 7/29 In a kids tractor pull, who gets pulled, the kids?? Magician, demolition derby, and fireworks!, Charlemont Fairgrounds Charlemont, MA , Fri 7/27 – Sun 7/29 more

Newport Folk Festival
Newport, RI Sat 7/28 – Sun 7/29 I’ve been to this! Join 10,000 people for some of the best folk acts in the world. I went once — it costs real money but it’s great fun!, Fort Adams State Park Newport, RI , Sat 7/28 – Sun 7/29 more

Stars and S’mores
Bristol, RI Fri 7/27 I love astronomy events. Hear an outdoor lecture about astronomy and see constellations! 8-9:30pm., Audubon Center Bristol, RI , Fri 7/27 more

St. Joseph Feast Celebration

Boston, MA
Fri 7/27 – Sun 7/29

The Italians in Boston’s North End have a number of Catholic Festivals. So, how religious are these festivals? Is it fun to attend if you’re not Catholic? I am told that it is, yet with two processions and a “non-sectarian mass” that I assume won’t include Atheism or Judaism, I have doubts. Still, plenty of music.,
Boston, MA

, Fri 7/27 – Sun 7/29

Love Letters: The Intimate Correspondence of John and Abigail Adams
Concord, MA Sat 7/28 Oh, John! Oh, Abigail! Oh, John! You’re the US President and I’m your first lady — that makes me hot! 1pm., North Bridge Visitor Center Concord, MA , Sat 7/28 more

Hull Harbor Illumination
Hull, MA Sat 7/28 They place flares around the harbor. Sounds sedate but lovely. Also “tours of Simple Machines”, whatever that means, and “Breeches Buoy Reenactments” which has got to be a re-enactment of floating things and old-timey pants. 4-9pm., Hull, MA , Sat 7/28 more

Wild West Zoo Fest
New Bedford, MA Fri 7/27 Mechanical bull rides? What else can I ride at this zoo event? BBQ, live music. 6-10pm., Buttonwood Park Zoo New Bedford, MA , Fri 7/27 more

ZooMoon at Capron Park Zoo
Attleboro, MA Wed 7/25 An evening like this happens “once in a zoo moon”… Except that there’s two of them in one night in nearby towns. Personally I’d choose the one in New Bedford, since this one seems to be just vendors. 6-9pm., Capron Park Zoo Attleboro, MA , Wed 7/25 more

“Academy of Awards” Murder Mystery Dinner Theater
East Brookfield, MA Fri 7/27 Who will win an Academy Award? And who will get MUUURURRRDERED? Moo ha ha ha. (lightning, thunder) 6:30pm., Salem Cross Inn East Brookfield, MA , Fri 7/27 more

See the 1812 Marines in Action
Charlestown, MA Sat 7/28 See old-timey demos of musket firing, sewing, and cooking. It’s free! 9am-3pm., Charlestown Navy Yard Charlestown, MA , Sat 7/28 more

Red Bones Annual Pig Pickin’
Somerville, MA Mon 7/30 This is a southern-style hog roast and street festival to benefit charity. Live music. 6-9pm. Rain date: a week later. I’ve been; it’s small but it’s outdoors and convenient to the city. Rain date 7 days later., Red Bones Somerville, MA , Mon 7/30 more

Calvin Coolidge: “More Than Two Words”
Quincy, MA Tue 7/24 I’ve never seen former US President (and Vermonter) Calvin Coolidge be re-enacted! Too bad this takes place during business hours, when most of us are working., River Bay Club Quincy, MA , Tue 7/24 more

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Boston, MA Sat 7/14 – Mon 12/31 Once I started a company that grew to 400 people. That was Turbine, Inc., the videogames company that made Lord of the Rings Online. Now I’m working hard on the technology behind Events INSIDER. Want to help make it just as big? Click through to the website and see “Looking for Team Members”., Boston, MA , Sat 7/14 – Mon 12/31 more

Also Fun

This Week’s Free Fun Fridays
All Over Fri 7/27 Every Friday in July, a number of local museums and destinations offer free admission, thanks to Highland Street! This week you can visit the Children’s Museum in Easton, Springfield Museums, N.E. Historic Genealogical Society, and see shows by the Commonwealth Shakespeare Company and New Repertory Theatre!, All Over, Fri 7/27 more

Free Folk Dancing with Folk Arts Center of New England
Cambridge, MA Sat 7/28 Every Saturday you’ll find participatory folk dancing from 7:30-9:30 pm in Harvard Square. Also Tuesdays in Copley Square. Folk dances are easy to pick up and worry-free, none of that keep a strict form stuff from ballroom dancing., In front of Au Bon Pain, Forbes Plaza Cambridge, MA , Sat 7/28 more

Living Light: The Art & Science of Bioluminescence
Cambridge, MA Tue 7/31 Spooky creatures that glow in the dark are the focus of this free lecture (donations requested)! 6pm., Harvard Museum of Natural History Cambridge, MA , Tue 7/31 more

MassBike Summer Century and Family Ride
Lexington, MA Sat 7/28 This is a big group bicycle ride suitable for all ages that seems to be self-guided. Learn about history on this tour and eat BBQ for lunch. Yum. 7am-5pm, but some rides start as late as 10am., High School Lexington, MA , Sat 7/28 more

REI Summer Camping Festival
Cambridge, MA Sat 7/28 Gee, an outdoor cookout with a chef competition! Go buy some camping gear, but seems fun, not too commercial. 10am-4pm., North Point Park Cambridge, MA , Sat 7/28 more

Picnic in the Park at Hayes Park
Boston, MA Wed 7/25 Hot dogs, hamburgers, and music in this small park event. Last year I think the food was free. 6pm. Rain date next day., Warren Avenue and West Canton Street Boston, MA , Wed 7/25 more

FPAC Summer Park Party
Boston, MA Wed 7/25 Gee, this park event goes even less well described. Bring your own food., Wormwood Park, Wormwood St at A St Boston, MA , Wed 7/25 more

Christmas in July
Revere, MA Sat 7/28 This celebration goes completely undescribed but with a name like Christmas in July, it’s bound to be fun! 10am-2pm., Harry Della Russo Stadium Revere, MA , Sat 7/28 more

Cars and Coffee
Brookline, MA Sat 7/28 It’s a shame that this one goes unexplained, because “cars & coffee” is a really odd name. Is this a lawn show? It is outdoors? Apparently it starts at 7am… No wonder they need coffee. Yet, the Larz is a world-class auto museum. It’s worth seeing., Brookline, MA , Sat 7/28 more

Barnstable County Fair
East Falmouth, MA Sat 7/21 – Sat 7/28 The world’s largest demo derby? For realz?? here are tons of agricultural fairs, but this one’s the biggest on Cape Cod. Giant carnival. Rt 28S to Rt 151E, 4.7 mi., Rt 151 East Falmouth, MA , Sat 7/21 – Sat 7/28 more

Public Observation Night at Frosty Drew
Charlestown, RI Fri 7/27 I list a ton of public observatory nights in my New England Guide. Email me to ask for it. 8:30pm., Frosty Drew Observatory Charlestown, RI , Fri 7/27 more

Canterbury Fair
Canterbury, NH Sat 7/28 This festival has morris dancing, blacksmithing and woodworking demos, music, food, and other home towny activities. About 90 minutes from Boston, on your way up to the White Mountains. 9am-5pm., Town Center Canterbury, NH , Sat 7/28 more

North Haverhill Fair
North Haverhill, NH Wed 7/25 – Sun 7/29 Fiesta Shows will have their traveling carnival here, also convenient if you’re heading to the White Mountains. Make it a whole weekend!, North Haverhill Fairgrounds North Haverhill, NH , Wed 7/25 – Sun 7/29 more

Newport Music Festival
Newport, RI Wed 7/11 – Sun 7/29 Opportunities to listen to live music are a dime a dozen in New England (lucky us!). But everyone should visit the mansions in Newport. Here’s your excuse., Various Newport Mansions Newport, RI , Wed 7/11 – Sun 7/29 more

Newport BridgeFest
Newport, RI Mon 7/30 – Thu 8/2 More than a series of outdoor concerts, this festival includs lectures, workshops, and picnics, most of it free!, Various Venues Newport, RI , Mon 7/30 – Thu 8/2 more

Nantucket Comedy Festival
Nantucket, MA Thu 7/26 – Sat 7/28 Meanwhile, Nantucket is hosting a truly serious comedy festival with luminaries such as Brian Regan., Nantucket, MA , Thu 7/26 – Sat 7/28 more

French Film Festival

Boston, MA
Thu 7/12 – Sun 7/29

Here’s an idea: dress as a mime and go. Guys! Hold your film festivals in the winter. We’d like to be outdoors this weekend. Films are en Francais, with le subtitles. If they feature any Director and Cast Q&As, or any kind of social mixer besides planting your but in a seat in a dark room, they fail to mention it on the website.,
Boston, MA

, Thu 7/12 – Sun 7/29

Woods Hole Film Festival
Woods Hole, MA Sat 7/28 – Sat 8/4 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 , Sat 7/28 – Sat 8/4 more

Interviews from Boston’s High-Tech & Business Networking Community

Mobile App: Boston’s Largest HiTech Calendar
All Over Sun 1/1 – Mon 12/31 Do you like business & high-tech networking? I have the free app for you! Using technology I have compiled the largest calendar of startup and business events around Boston, and packed it into a mobile app for the iPhone, BlackBerry, and Android. Contact me to sponsor, to have your group listed, or to help with Version 2., All Over, Sun 1/1 – Mon 12/31 more

Boston New Technology Meetup Group
Cambridge, MA Tue 7/24 Recently I interviewed one of Boston’s most popular technology groups. Click for the interview!, Microsoft NERD Cambridge, MA , Tue 7/24 more

Performance

Annie – our review
Beverly, MA Tue 7/17 – Sun 7/29 The secret to Annie is that it’s really for kids. Click for our review!, North Shore Music Theatre Beverly, MA , Tue 7/17 – Sun 7/29 more

Glass Harmonica Concert at Paul Revere House
Boston, MA Sat 7/28 A glass harmonica is like filling glasses with water and running your finger around the lip. I’d love to see this concert! 1-4pm., The Paul Revere House Boston, MA , Sat 7/28 more

Circus Smirkus in Waltham
Waltham, MA Thu 7/26 – Sun 7/29 The circus is in town in Waltham, and then goes to Revere Aug 12-13, and to many other New England locations., Gore Place Waltham, MA , Thu 7/26 – Sun 7/29 more

PMRP Summer Radio Theatre
Somerville, MA Fri 7/27 – Sat 7/28 Actors in Somerville stage a radio show production where actors pretend to be broadcasting a live show from stage. It’s great fun, an innovative concept, but expect the ‘community theatre’ acting to be campy., Church Somerville, MA , Fri 7/27 – Sat 7/28 more

Travel

Sign up Early for Wildfire: A Fire Arts Event
Ashford, CT Fri 9/21 – Mon 9/24 Would you like to learn to “spin” fire? That means basically dancing with flaming balls on strings. Well, their August gathering is sold out, but you can still sign up for September., Ashford, CT , Fri 9/21 – Mon 9/24 more

Enfield Renaissance Faire
Enfield, CT Sat 7/28 – Sun 7/29 The organizers of my favorite renaissance fair are bringing love to Enfield, CT with live jousting and much more!, Town Green Enfield, CT , Sat 7/28 – Sun 7/29 more

Moby-Dick Marathon
Mystic, CT Mon 7/30 – Wed 8/1 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 Seaport Mystic, CT , Mon 7/30 – Wed 8/1 more

Hyperflite Frisbee Dog Competition
Wallingford, CT Wed 7/25 I love Frisbee dogs but have never seen it. I’d love to go to this! 6pm., Doolittle Park Wallingford, CT , Wed 7/25 more

Hail at the Homestead & Musical Muster
Coventry, CT Fri 7/27 – Sun 7/29 An “encampment” is a great way to learn youse some history. See re-enactors camp out for the weekend, 18th century style, as Revolutionary War fighters. There will also be a country barn dance and more!, Nathan Hale Homestead Coventry, CT , Fri 7/27 – Sun 7/29 more

Antique and Classic Boat Rendezvous
Mystic, CT Sat 7/28 – Sun 7/29 Do you like boats? Here ya go., Mystic Seaport Mystic, CT , Sat 7/28 – Sun 7/29 more

Ray Gonzalez Latin Jazz and Salsa Festival
Hartford, CT Sat 7/28 Don’t bring nachos. That’s salsa music, not dip. But you can do the dip while dancing to salsa, I think., Mortensen Riverfront Plaza Hartford, CT , Sat 7/28 more

Sunken Garden Poetry Festival
Farmington, CT Wed 7/25 Donald Hall, the fourteenth United States Poet Laureate, is featured at this outdoor gathering. 5-8:30pm., Hill-Stead Museum Farmington, CT , Wed 7/25 more

Rangeley Logging Festival
Rangeley, ME Fri 7/27 – Sat 7/28 Lumberjack show, big parade, World Champion wood carving, and log rolling! Wow! I really want to make Maine my weekend and attend this one., Rangeley, ME , Fri 7/27 – Sat 7/28 more

Bingham, Maine Bicentennial
Bingham, ME Fri 7/20 – Sun 7/29 Happy 200th anniversary, Bingham! Revolutionary War encampment (re-enactment) and parade., Bingham, ME , Fri 7/20 – Sun 7/29 more

Civil War Weekend & Bucksport Bay Festival
Bucksport, ME Sat 7/28 – Sun 7/29 The Civil War is the re-enactment of choice this year, being the 150th anniversary., Fort Knox Bucksport, ME , Sat 7/28 – Sun 7/29 more

Moon Viewing at the Penobscot Narrows Observatory
Bucksport, ME Mon 7/30 – Wed 8/1 I guess this event isn’t happening? I must have seen it on the website at some point. Call ’em., Fort Knox Bucksport, ME , Mon 7/30 – Wed 8/1 more

Bangor State Fair
Bangor, ME Fri 7/27 – Sun 8/5 And this is the largest state faire in Maine. (Does the state hold a lot of fairs?) It’s an agricultural fair. Fireworks., Bangor Fairgrounds Bangor, ME , Fri 7/27 – Sun 8/5 more

Northern Maine Fairgrounds
Presque Isle, ME Fri 7/27 – Sat 8/4 Carnival, fireworks, motorcycle stunts, exotic animals, blacksmith demos, and a Paul Bunyan look-a-like contest. Zoinks!, Northern Maine Fairgrounds Presque Isle, ME , Fri 7/27 – Sat 8/4 more

County Bluegrass
Fort Fairfield, ME Thu 7/26 – Thu 8/2 Here’s a festival you come camp over for. I bet it’s great fun!, Fort Fairfield, ME , Thu 7/26 – Thu 8/2 more

Richmond Days
Richmond, ME Fri 7/27 – Sat 7/28 A parade, fireworks, a laser tag arena, and more., Richmond, ME , Fri 7/27 – Sat 7/28 more

York Days & Christmas in July
York, ME Sat 7/28 – Sun 8/5 Christmas in July? Plus fireworks and a concert by the Air Force Band of Liberty? Sounds fantastic., York, ME , Sat 7/28 – Sun 8/5 more

Harpswell Festival
Harpswell, ME Sun 7/29 Carnival games include “The Amazing Wall of Surprise”. I’m guess it’s WHAP… Surprise!, Harpswell Neck Rd at Firehouse Rd Harpswell, ME , Sun 7/29 more

Deerfield Valley Blueberry Festival
Wilmington, VT Fri 7/27 – Sun 8/5 How far can you stretch a one-food festival? To a parade, car show, live music, and of course — blueberries!, Wilmington, VT , Fri 7/27 – Sun 8/5 more

Please support Johnny’s Big Diet
All Over Sat 5/5 – Mon 12/31 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 and now I’m down to 313.4. My goal? 210. Please email support to johnny@eventsinsider.com., All Over, Sat 5/5 – Mon 12/31 more

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All Over Thu 3/1 – Mon 12/31 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., All Over, Thu 3/1 – Mon 12/31 more

Outdoor Theatre & Other Events	Mon 7/23	Tue 7/24	Wed 7/25	Thu 7/26	Fri 7/27	Sat 7/28	Sun 7/29	Mon 7/30
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							S
Plays in the Park (for kids)Boston, MA Just for kids. Shows at 11:45am and 1:30pm. Georges Island, 617-223-8666.					F
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			W	R	F	S	S
Free outdoor folk dancingBoston, MA 7:30-9:30pm. Copley Square		T
Party in the Park BBQBraintree, MA 6-8pm. Various			W	R
Burlington Children’s ShowsBurlington, MA Mondays 6:30pm, Thursdays 1pm. Various	M			R				M
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.							S
Apollinaire Theatre CompanyChelsea, MA 7:30pm, English on Wed, Thu, Sat and Spanish on Fri, Sun. Mary O’Malley Park, Waterfront, 617-887-2336.			W	R	F	S
Taming of the ShrewEaston, MA No time given. Borderland State Park						S	S
Shakespeare In The ParkBeverly, MA Part of Beverly Homecoming Days. Lynch Park, 55 Ober St				R	F
Theater on the Green & Family Concerts @ ReadingReading, MA Kids theatre Wed, 3-4pm. Bandstand at Memorial Park, 781-942-9075.			W
Summer Children’s ShowsNorth Andover, MA 10am. Town Common		T		R
Worcester Shakespeare FestivalWorcester, MA 7pm. Memorical Grove Amphitheatre, Green Hill Park					F	S	S
Shakespeare For The MassesEdgartown, MA 4pm or 5:30pm. Martha’s Vinyard Museum, 59 School St		T
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.			W	R	F	S
Free Outdoor Bankside FestivalLenox, MA See left menu for acts by venue. Every performance in the Rose Footprint Theatre is outdoors. Rose Footprint Theatre						S	S
One-act WednesdaysNewport, RI 6-7:30pm. If rain, moves indoors.			W
Car Shows on Oakland BeachWarwick, RI Tuesdays from 5:30pm. Oakland Beach		T
Shakespeare in the ParkWesterly, RI 8pm. Wilcox Park, 401-596-7909.		T	W	R	F	S	S
Majestic Theater in the ParkManchester, NH 7-8pm. Looks like for kids. “The Pinocchio Show. Stark Park				R
Shakespeare in the ParkNashua, NH Sat, Sun 2pm.						S
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.				R	F	S	S
Canobie Lake Park FireworksSalem, NH 9:30pm.						S
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			W	R	F	S
Summer Theatre Festival at Waveny ParkCanaan, CT Outdoors. Mostly 8pm, but some daytimes too. Waveny Park	M			R	F	S	S
Shakespeare in the ParkRowayton, CT 7:30pm. Romeo Juliet. , 203-299-1300.		T	W	R	F	S	S
Fireworks at Ocean Beach ParkNew London, CT					F
Shakespeare Comes to Fort KnoxBrewer, ME Thu-Sat 6pm, Sun 4pm. Indian Trail Park				R	F	S	S
Shakespeare in the ParkKennebunk, ME Thu-Sat 7pm, Sat-Sun 2pm. Lafayette Park, Storer St, 646-360-3260.				R	F	S	S
Fireworks at Old Orchard BeachOld Orchard Beach, ME 9:45pm. The Pier, 2 Old Orchard St				R

Outdoor Movies	Mon 7/23	Tue 7/24	Wed 7/25	Thu 7/26	Fri 7/27	Sat 7/28	Sun 7/29	Mon 7/30
Christopher Columbus Park Sunday Night MoviesBoston, MA 8pm. Christopher Columbus Park, North End, 718-639-6002.							S
Magic 106.7 Family Film FestivalBoston, MA Entertainment at 6pm, movies at sundown. Rain date the coming Wed. Lawn at the Prudential Center						S
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.		T
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.					F
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.					F
Brookline Outdoor Movies SeriesBrookline, MA 8:30pm. Larz Anderson Park, 617-730-2069.	M
Burlington Movies on the CommonBurlington, MA At dusk. Moves indoors if rain. Aug 15 & 22 are rain dates.			W
Summer in the HighlandsNewton Highlands, MA Live music 6pm then movie at dusk.					F
Movie Nights / Cookout on Revere BeachRevere, MA Locations vary. 6pm entertainment, then film at dusk. Revere Beach, 781-286-8190.				R
City of Somerville Annual Movie SeriesSomerville, MA Dusk. Various locations, 617-666-3311.				R
Movies at the MansionWaltham, MA 8:30pm. Rain dates: following Mondays. , Lyman Estate, 185 Lyman St.				R
Family Night & Outdoor MovieWoburn, MA Dusk. Kid’s concert precedes it 7/24. Library Park		T
Movies at Hingham ShipyardHingham, MA At dusk. Hingham Shipyard				R
Movies with the StarsMansfield, MA In case of rain, Town Hall or the Church on West Street. Times vary. South Common			W
Movies in the ParkMarion, MA Wednesdays at 7pm. Island Wharf			W
Movies Under the StarsNorton, MA 7:30pm. Winslow Farm, 37 Eddy Street						S
Neighborhood Night at the MoviesBeverly, MA Fireworks instead on 8/5. Lynch Park Shell							S
Family Movie NightSwampscott, MA 8:30pm. Plus one August TBD date. Linscott Park, 781-596-8854.				R
Summer Movies SeriesGreenfield, MA Dusk. The Energy Park						S
Onset Bay Movie Co – Outdoor Movies SeriesOnset, MA Thursdays at dusk. The Bandshell, behind 197 Onset Avenue, 508-295-9026.				R
Monday Night Movies on the BeachHampton Beach, NH at dusk.	M							M
Movies on the GreenNorth Conway, NH activities at 7pm, full dinner menu, film at dusk. Settlers Green Outlet, Rt 16, 603-356-7031 x10.		T
Movies in the ParkPortsmouth, NH July 8:30pm, August 7:45pm.	M							M
Movies in the ParkWolfeboro, NH dusk. Rain dates next day. Foss Field (On Soccer Field by Back Bay					F
Wednesday Movie Night on the RoofdeckNewport, RI 8:30pm. Vanderbilt Grace Hotel, 41 Mary St			W
Newport FilmNewport, RI Music 7pm, then film at sunset.						S
Movies on the BlockProvidence, RI Thursdays at dusk thru Oct 4. Westminster St at Union St				R
Outdoor Movie SeriesProvidence, RI Dusk.					F
Movie on the BeachWatch Hill, RI 7:30-9:30pm. $38 but comes with food and beer. 1 Bluff Ave, 401-584-7000.							S
Big Screen Movie on the BeachWesterly, RI dusk. Misquamicut Beach, 401-596-7761 or 401-348-2597.		T
Dance & Movie Nights at Jennings BeachFairfield, CT Dance at 6:30pm, then movie. Jennings Beach, 203-256-3144.					F
Summer FlickersNew London, CT Wednesday at 8pm. Hygenic Art Park, 79 Bank St, 860-443-8001.			W
Beach Blanket Movie NightsNew London, CT Sunset. Ocean Beach Park		T
It’s 2 Cool Outdoor MoviesNorwalk, CT Kids activities at 5:30pm then movie at dusk. Shady Beach						S
Free Movies in the ParkRocky Hill, CT at dusk. Veterans Memorial Amphitheater (Back of Elm Ridge Park)					F
Levitt PavilionWestport, CT Mondays! Plus concerts Tue-Sun, daily. 40 Jesup Road								M
Splash TheaterKillington, VT 7pm. Johnson Recreation Center Pool			W
Ben & Jerry’s Summer Movie FestivalWaterbury, VT dusk. 1281 Waterbury-Stowe Rd						S

Outdoor Music	Mon 7/23	Tue 7/24	Wed 7/25	Thu 7/26	Fri 7/27	Sat 7/28	Sun 7/29	Mon 7/30
Payson Park Music FestivalBelmont, MA June-July 6:45pm, Aug 6:15pm. Payson Park, 617-993-2760.			W
Arts on the ArcadeBoston, MA July 11 – August 29, 2012. Wednesdays 11:00 am – 3:00 pm. City Hall Plaza			W
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		T
Boston Harbor Islands MusicBoston, MA Various day times. Georges Island						S	S
WFNX Downtown Boston Block PartiesBoston, MA 5-8pm. Summer Street, 617-482-2139.				R
Concerts in the Courtyard at Boston Public LibraryBoston, MA Fridays 12:30-1:30pm. Central Library in Copley Square, 617-536-5400.					F	S
Elma Lewis Playhouse in the ParkBoston, MA 11am and 6pm. Live music and contemporary dance. Franklin Park, 617-442-4141.		T
HarborWalk Sounds & Free ICA NightBoston, MA Live music outside the ICA, which is free Thursday nights. 6-8:30pm. Institute for Contemporary Art				R
Readers Park Concert SeriesBoston, MA 12-2pm. School St at Washington St, 617-482-2139.			W	R	F	S
Summer Street Concert SeriesBoston, MA 12-2pm. Downtown Crossing		T		R
Shoppers Park Concert SeriesBoston, MA 12-2pm. 387 Washington St, 617-482-2139.				R	F
Landmarks Orchestra Summer ConcertsBoston, MA 7pm. Free. At the Hatch Shell			W
MFA Concerts in the CourtyardBoston, MA 7:30pm. Museum of Fine Arts, 617-369-3189.			W
Night Life at Childrens’ WharfBoston, MA 6-9pm.			W
Sounds of the Garden Summer Concert SeriesBoston, MA 6:30pm. Three a year on Wed/Thu. Various, 617-542-7696.				R
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	M	T	W	R				M
ParkARTS Citywide Neighborhood ConcertsBoston, MA 5pm or 7pm. Various				R
Summer Music Series in Norman Leventhal ParkBoston, MA 12-2pm. Post Office Square, 617-482-2139.	M	T	W	R				M
Sunday Jazz Brunch on the TerraceBoston, MA 11am-2pm. Might be for restaurant patrons only.							S
Tito Puente Latin Music SeriesBoston, MA Thu 7pm. 10 Mozart Street (Mozart Park) and 85 West Newton Street (O’Day Park), 617-747-8786.				R
Titus Sparrow Park Summer Concert SeriesBoston, MA 6:30pm. Titus Sparrow Park, South End, 617-918-5289.			W
Zumix ConcertsBoston, MA Sundays Piers Park 6pm, Tuesdays Bremen St. Park, 6pm. Piers Park or Bremen St. Park		T					S
Brookline Summer Concert SeriesBrookline, MA 2012 6-8pm.			W
Burlington Summer ConcertsBurlington, MA 6:30pm. Town Common		T
Club Passim Summer Concert SeriesCambridge, MA Wed 12-1pm, Thu 1-2pm. 47 Palmer St.			W	R
Kendall Square Concert SeriesCambridge, MA Tue 4:30pm, Thu 12-1:30pm. 300 Athenaeum Street, 617 577-7354.				R
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.							S
Summer in the CityCambridge, MA Various times & places. Various		T		R				M
Summer Concert Series at CantonCanton, MA Wed 7-9pm. Canton High School, 781-821-5030.			W
Summer Concert Series at DedhamDedham, MA 7pm. Free. Endicott Estate, 781-329-9118.			W
Summer Music and Movies SeriesJamaica Plain, MA 6pm.							S
Emerald Necklace Conservancy Summer SundaysJamaica Plain, MA 6pm.							S
State Farm Summer Concert SeriesMedford, MA Wed 7pm. Special Drum Corps concert 6/28. Bear Creek Park, 781-393-2450.			W
In Tune with MedfordMedford, MA Thursdays 7-9pm. City Hall Plaza				R
Wright’s Pond Family ConcertsMedford, MA Tuesdays 5:30pm. Wright’s Pond		T
Heritage Festivals / Dancing in the ParkNewton, MA Sun, music, Wed dancing, all 6:15-7:45pm. Various		T		R			S
Reading “Touch of Class” Family ConcertsReading, MA Sun 6pm or 6:30pm. Town Hall Common							S
Sunday Concert Series at RevereRevere, MA 6pm. American Legion lawn, 281 Broadway							S
Summer Stroll Concert SeriesRoslindale, MA 6pm. Adams Park, Washington St, 617-635-3911.				R
Watertown Summer Concert SeriesWatertown, MA 6:30-8pm. If rain, Watertown Library. Saltonstall Park, 617-972-6431.				R
Winthrop Summer ConcertsWinthrop, MA 7:30pm. Ingleside Park, 617-846-8243.				R
Summer Concert SeriesWoburn, MA 6-9 pm. Rain dates a week later. Jack Marlowe Park, 371 Main St., 781-935-5820.			W
Acton NARA Park Concerts & TheatreActon, MA Various times & events. Nara Park, 25 Ledge Rock Way				R
Air Force Band of LibertyActon, MA 7:30pm. Nara Park, 25 Ledge Rock Way					F
Concerts on the Common at BedfordBedford, MA 7pm. Town Common				R
Music at the Manse Concert SeriesConcord, MA Most Sundays 2-4pm. And Sep 26. The Old Manse, 269 Monument Street, 978-369-3909.							S
Dover Summer Concert SeriesDover, MA Mostly 7-8pm. 6/22 magic 5:30pm, 7/31 BBQ 6pm. Dover Town Common		T
Concerts on the CommonFitchburg, MA No times on the website, huh.			W
Concerts on the Common, FraminghamFramingham, MA Fridays 6:30-8:30pm. Village Green at Framingham Center, 508-532-5960 ask for “Building Services”-.					F
Hopkinton Concerts on the CommonHopkinton, MA 5pm. Town Common							S
Hudson Summer ConcertsHudson, MA Wed 6:30pm, Wood Park, Thu 12pm, Cellucci Park. Various			W
Summer Concert SeriesLexington, MA Fridays 6:30pm. Lexington Visitors Center, 1875 Massachusetts Ave., 781-862-2480-.					F
Tuesday Night ConcertsLexington, MA Tue 7:15pm. Hastings Bandstand, Worthen Road at Old Mass Ave, 781-862-0500 x707.		T
Town of Lincoln Summer ConcertsLincoln, MA 6pm. , 781-259-0784.			W
Summer Concert Series at MarlboroughMarlborough, MA What time? Last year it was 7-9pm.				R
Art in the Parks, NeedhamNeedham, MA Thursdays at 7pm. Memorial Park, 781-455-7521.				R
Summer Concerts on the Common, NorwoodNorwood, MA Sun 7pm. Town Common, Washington St & Nahatan St							S
Summer Concert Series at SudburySudbury, MA 7pm. If rain, Fairbank Community Center Gym. Haskell Field, 979-639-2356.	M							M
Summer Concerts at WellesleyWellesley, MA 7-8:30pm. Hot dog, drinks & snacks available. Town Hall Green, 781-235-2370.			W
Concerts on the Common at BeverlyBeverly, MA Various times. Lynch Park or Town Common.				R			S
Summer Concert Series at DanversDanvers, MA 6pm. Danvers Rotary Pavilion, 978-777-0001 x3094.	M							M
Sundays in Patton ParkHamilton, MA 5-8pm. Not on the website, but I confirmed this. Patton Park, Rt 1A, 978-468-4818.							S
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.				R
Lowell Summer Music SeriesLowell, MA 7:30-10pm. Boarding House Park					F	S	S
Summer Beach ConcertsLynn, MA 6-8pm except 7/3. Red Rock Park on the beach at Lynn Shore Drive.				R
Summer Concert SeriesManchester, MA 6-8pm.		T
North Reading Concert/BBQ SeriesNorth Reading, MA BBQ 5pm, kids act 5:15pm, music 6:15pm. $3. Ipswich River Park			W
Summer Concert Series at PeabodyPeabody, MA 6-8pm. Mayor’s office, not recreation. Leather City Common, Lowell St, 978-538-5702.							S
Concerts at the ShellSalem, MA 7-9pm. 167 Fort Avenue, 978-745-0251.		T
SurfSide Live! with FireworksSalisbury, MA 7:30-10pm, followed by fireworks! Salisbury Beach Center, 3 Broadway Street						S
Topsfield Concerts on the CommonTopsfield, MA Sundays 4-6pm. Town Common							S
Middlesex Concert Band RehearsalsWakefield, MA Thursdays 7:30pm. In good weather rehearsals are outdoors. Church, 8 Lafayette St				R
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.		T
Concerts on the CommonWilmington, MA 6:30-8pm. Town Common			W
Outdoor Concert at the Sampas PavillionLowell, MA 7pm except Jazz Concert 4-10pm on Aug 10. Sampas Pavilion	M							M
Summer Band Concerts & Children’s ShowsNorth Andover, MA 6pm. Town Common							S
Concerts in the ParksGardner, MA 6pm. Monument Park						S
Community Band ConcertOrange, MA Fridays 7:30pm. East River St., Butterfield Park					F
Summer Concert SeriesWinchendon, MA 6:30pm. Just one day. Smith Community Pavilion at GAR Park, Grove Street, 978-297-0085.					F
Avon Town Gazebo ConcertsAvon, MA Wednesdays, 7:00-8:30pm. Called to confirm this. , 508-559-9461, 508-586-6580.			W
Summer Concert Series at Sunset LakeBraintree, MA 6-8pm. Sunset Lake’s Beachfront Gazebo Bandstand		T
East Braintree Summer ConcertsBraintree, MA Tuesdays 6-8pm. If rain, Wed or Thu. 8/2 is elsewhere. Sunset Lake Gazebo, 781-794-8901.		T
Mayor’s Summer Concert Series at BrocktonBrockton, MA 6-8pm. The ones at Westgate Mall are indoors. Various, Recreation 508-580-7860.				R
Berklee Stars at South Shore ConservatoryHingham, MA 7pm. Carr Amphitheater, One Conservatory Drive					F
Evenings Under the StarsHingham, MA Sat 7pm, and Wed 10am for kids. Carr Amphitheater, One Conservatory Drive			W			S
Live Music at the Hingham ShipyardHingham, MA Fridays at 7pm.					F
Summer Concert Series at Marshfield- “FinalizingMarshfield, MA 5pm or 6pm. Town Green or Proprietors Green							S
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						S
Wednesday Night ConcertsPlymouth, MA 6:30-9:30pm. Pilgrim Memorial Park, Water Street			W
Musician Union ConcertPlymouth, MA 7pm. Plymouth Waterfront, 781-585-6870.				R
Plymouth Library Lawn ConcertPlymouth, MA 1-2pm.				R
The Summer of BrewsterPlymouth, MA 12:30pm at Village Landing Marketplace, 170 Water St, and also 6pm at Hedge House Lawn, 126 Water St.						S
Concert on the Lawn at Thomas Crane LibraryQuincy, MA 7pm. Thomas Crane Public Library, 617-376-1301.				R
Summer Concerts at WeymouthWeymouth, MA 6:30pm. Ralph Talbot Amphitheatre, next to Town Hall				R
Summer Concert Series at DartmouthDartmouth, MA 6:30-8:30pm. $5.			W
Foxboro Jaycees ConcertsFoxboro, MA Thursdays 7-9pm.				R
Musical Mondays at FeatherstoneMartha’s Vinyard, MA 6:30-8pm. Featherstone	M							M
Summer Concerts at Children’s BeachNantucket, MA 6-7:15pm. Children’s Beach							S
Norton Public Library Summer Concert SeriesNorton, MA 7-8:30pm. Norton Library, 68 E. Main St., 508-285-0265.		T
Summer Concert SeriesRaynham, MA 6:30pm. Borden Colony Gazebo, King Philip Street, 508-824-2743.		T
Lakeside Concert SeriesSharon, MA Wed 7pm, Thu 6pm. “Square Jam” 8/2. Memorial Park Beach Bandstand, Lake Massapoag, 781-784-1530.			W
Sharon’s Beech Tree Summer SeriesSharon, MA hmm. No times given. Beech Tree Park							S
Westport Rivers Winery Concert SeriesWestport, MA 6-8 PM. $10 per car load. 417 Hixbridge Rd, 508-636-3423.					F
Wrentham Concert on the CommonWrentham, MA No times listed, but last year it was 6:30pm. Town Common, 508-384-5427.							S
ABMI Concerts on the GrassBellingham, MA 7-9pm except 6/27. Bellingham Town Common			W
Grafton Concerts on the CommonGrafton, MA Wednesdays 6pm. Rain location: Municipal Center Gym at 30 Providence Rd. , 508-839-5335.			W
Hopedale Summer Bandconcert SeriesHopedale, MA Wednesdays 7-9pm. Rain date: one day later. , 508-473-8439.			W
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.		T
Summer Concert SeriesNorthborough, MA Thursdays 6-8pm. Ellsworth-McAfee Park, Rt. 135				R
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.							S
Sterling Summer ConcertsSterling, MA 6-8pm.	M		W					M
Sturbridge Summer ConcertsSturbridge, MA Thursdays 6pm. Town Common, 508-347-2041.				R
Wed Eves at the West Brookfield BandstandWest Brookfield, MA 7-9pm. West Brookfield Bandstand			W
Alternatives’ Summer Concert SeriesWhitinsville, MA Thursdays 6-8pm. Indoors if rain. Alternatives’ Whitin Mill Plaza, 50 Douglas Road, 508-266-6502.				R
Elm Park Summer Concert SeriesWorcester, MA Thursdays 6:30pm. Elm Park, Highland Street at Park Avenue				R
Jazz at Sunset at EcoTariumWorcester, MA Gates open 5:30, concerts 6:30-8:30. 222 Harrington Way, 508-929-2703.					F
Out to Lunch Concerts on the CommonWorcester, MA 12-2pm. Worcester Common, 508-799-1400 x3.					F
MA Symphony Orchestra Summer Family ConcertWorcester, MA Various evening times. Cristoforo Columbo Park, Shrewsbury Street at Fantasia Dr					F
Blackstone Valley Community Concert BandWorcester, MA Various times & locations. Various				R
Easthampton Arts in the ParkEasthampton, MA Fridays 6:30-8pm. Millside Park, 2 Ferry St					F
Summer Band Concerts at ChicopeeChicopee, MA Wed-Thu 6:30pm or Tue: 7pm. Aldenville Commons or Szot tennis court, 413-594-3481.		T	W
Positively Holyoke Summer Concert SeriesHolyoke, MA 6:30-8:30pm. Holyoke Heritage State Park, 221 Appleton St			W
Stearns Square City Block ConcertsSpringfield, MA 6:15-9:30pm. Rain or shine. Stearns Square, 413-781-1591.				R
Family Concert Series at West SpringfieldWest Springfield, MA 7-8:30pm, except 7/4. Various				R
Musical Moments In Amelia’s GardenWestfield, MA Tue 6:30pm. Rain or shine. 21 South Broad Street		T
Wednesday Evening ConcertsWestfield, MA 7-8:30pm. Beveridge Pavilion Annex, 413-568-9312 x100.			W
Sunday Night Concerts at WestfieldWestfield, MA 6-8pm except 7/8. Stanley Park							S
Look Park ConcertsFlorence, MA Various times, Tuesdays are kids performances at 10am. Pines Theater, Look Park, 413-584-5457.		T
Coop Concerts & MoreGreenfield, MA Various times. Greenfield Energy Park, 413-774-9949.		T		R
Concerts at Windsor LakeNorth Adams, MA 7-8:30pm. Windsor Lake, 413-664-6180.			W
Summer Concert Series at South Hadley, MASouth Hadley, MA 6:30-8pm, plus 10/21. Town Common, Rt 47 & Rt 116				R
Concerts at the ClarkWilliamstown, MA Various times. 225 South St., 413-458-2303.		T
Great Barrington BandstandGreat Barrington, MA Fridays 5:30-7pm.					F
Concerts on the Lawn at the LibraryBourne, MA 7pm. 19 Sandwich Rd, 508-759-0644.			W
Concerts in the Park at Buzzards BayBuzzards Bay, MA 6:30-8:30pm. Park at the Gazebo				R
Citizens Bank Summer Concerts – DennisDennis, MA Mon 6-7:30pm. Village Green	M							M
Citizens Bank Summer Concerts – HarwichHarwich, MA Mon 6-7:30pm. Brooks Park Band Stand, Harwich Center, Oak St, 508-432-3622.	M							M
Harwich Town Band Free ConcertsHarwich, MA Tue 7pm. Brooks Park Band Stand, Harwich Center, Oak St, 508-432-3622.		T
Citizens Bank Summer Concerts – HyannisHyannis, MA Tue 6-7:30pm. Aselton Park		T
Citizens Bank Summer Concerts – ChathamChatham, MA Wed 6-7:30pm. Kate Gould Park			W
Citizens Bank Summer Concerts – MashpeeMashpee, MA Thu 6-7:30pm. Mashpee Commons				R
Citizens Bank Summer Concerts – OrleansOrleans, MA Thu 6-7:30pm. Nauset Beach				R
Friday Summer Concerts on the GreenFalmouth, MA Fri 6-7:30pm. Peg Noonan Park, Main St, 508-362-0066.					F
Summer Family Fun FridaysSandwich, MA Fri 6-7:30pm. Heritage Museums & Gardens					F
Summer of Love ConcertsOnset, MA 6:30-9:30pm. Onset Bandshell			W
Summer Concert SeriesOsterville, MA Wed 6:30-7:30pm. Library Lawn			W
Yarmouth Monday Night ConcertsWest Yarmouth, MA 7pm. Mattacheese Middle School Bandshell, Higgins Crowell Road, 508-778-1008.	M							M
Concert SeriesAlton, NH 7pm. Alton Bay Bandstand						S
Bedford’s Family Cultural SeriesBedford, NH 7pm. If rain, in Town Hall. Performance Stage (Pool Complex), 603-472-5242.		T
Summer Concerts at Concord, NHConcord, NH 7pm except 6/21 at 6:30pm. Various		T		R
Sundays in Riverway ParkContoocook, NH Sundays 3pm. Run by Hopkinton, NH? Lewellen Bandstand in Riverway Park							S
Saint-Gaudens Summer Concert SeriesCornish, NH 2pm. Indoors?? Little Studio, Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site							S
Cochecho Arts FestivalDover, NH Tuesdays 10:30am, Thursdays 12pm, Wednesdays 4pm, Fridays 6pm. Henry Law Park		T	W	R	F
Gilford Community Band Concert SeriesGilford, NH 7:30pm. Gilford Village Field Weeks Bandstand			W
Summer Concert SeriesGorham, NH Various times. BBQ on 8/14. Gorham Common		T
Sea Shell Stage at Hampton BeachHampton Beach, NH 7-9:30pm.	M	T	W	R	F	S	S	M
Summer Concert SeriesHancock, NH 7-8:30pm. If rain, in church. Gazebo, 603-525-4441.				R
Henniker Summer Concert SeriesHenniker, NH Tue 7pm. Bandstand, Community Park, Main St.		T
Summer Concerts at Keene, NHKeene, NH 7-8:30pm. If rain, Rec Center, 312 Washington St. Central Square Common			W
Mondays on Lebanon CommonLebanon, NH Thu 7:30pm. Rain location: church. Farmer’s market precedes it. Colburn Park				R
Sunapee Harbor Concert SeriesSunapee, NH Saturdays 5-7pm. Flanders Stage, 603-763-4940.						S
Newbury Harbor Concert SeriesNewbury, NH Wednesdays 7-9pm. Ben Mere Bandstand, 603-763-4940 x210.			W
Newport Town Common Concert SeriesNewport, NH Sundays 6-8pm. , 603-863-1510.							S
Friends of Stark Park Concert SeriesManchester, NH Sun 2pm, Sat 6pm.						S
Merrimack Concert AssociationMerrimack, NH Wed 7-9pm. Abbie Griffin Park Bandstand			W
Sounds on the Souhegan Summer Concert SeriesMilford, NH 7-8:30pm. If rain, Town Hall. Emerson Park			W
Summerfun Outdoor Concerts at NashuaNashua, NH Various times. All day on 6/10. Fairy Tale Fest 7/21. Greeley Park	M		W	R
Haddad Bandstand Concerts on Sargent CommonNew London, NH 6:30pm. , 603-526-4821.					F
Bandstand ConcertsNorth Hampton, NH Various times after 5pm.			W
Town of Woodstock Free Concert SeriesNorth Woodstock, NH 6:30-8:30pm,except 7/4, 7-8:30pm. Soldier’s Park, 603-745-8752.						S
Prescott Park Arts FestivalPortsmouth, NH 7pm. And 10/11. Prescot Park, Marcy St at Mechanic St, 603-436-2848.			W
Concert on the Common Summer Music SeriesRochester, NH Tue 7pm. , 603-332-4120.		T
Music by the Sea Outdoor Concert SeriesRye, NH 6-8pm. $8. Seacoast Science Center, Rt 1A				R
Field of Dreams ConcertsSalem, NH 6:30pm, except 6/16 from 3-5pm, Kids Celebration 7/21. Field of Dreams				R
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				R
Savina Hartwell Memorial Free Summer ConcertTilton, NH Evening. Tilton lsland Park, 603-286-3000.							S
Saturday Evening Concert SeriesWaterville Valley, NH Saturday evenings. Town Square						S
Free Sunday Summer Concert SeriesCentral Falls, RI Call for times. Jenks Park, Broad St, 401-727-7490.							S
Conventry Summer Concert SeriesCoventry, RI Sundays 6pm. Paine Field, 1277 Main St							S
Music All Around Town at Cranston, RICranston, RI 6:30pm. William Hall Library, 1825 Broad St		T		R
Summer Concert at Rose Larisa ParkEast Providence, RI 6pm. Rose Larisa Park, Bullocks Point Avenue, 401-435-7511.				R
Summer Concert SeriesJamestown, RI 6:30pm. Memorial Square, 401-423-7260.							S
Family Night Concert SeriesNewport, RI 6pm. , 401-845-5810.		T
North Kingstown Concert SeriesNorth Kingstown, RI Tue 7pm at Water’s Edge, Kids shows Thu 6:30pm at Town Beach. , 401-294-3306.		T		R
City Hall Concert SeriesPawtucket, RI Sun 6pm. City Hall Ampitheatre							S
Slater Park Concert SeriesPawtucket, RI Thu 6-7:30pm, Tue kids shows 6pm. Slater Park		T		R
Concerts Under the ElmsProvidence, RI 6-8:30pm. $10.				R
Summer Concerts at South Kingstown, RISouth Kingstown, RI 6:30-7:30pm. Sun & Mon at Marina Park, Tue at Peace Dale Village Green.	M	T					S	M
Summer Concert Series at Warwick, RIWarwick, RI 6:30-8pm. , 401-738-2000 x6504.			W
Blues on the Beach & Monday Night JamsWesterly, RI Gee, no times of day on the website. Westerly Town Beach, 365 Atlantic Avenue	M		W					M
Watch Hill Summer Concert SeriesWesterly, RI Tue 6-8pm. Rain date 2 days later. Village Green, 401-596-7909.		T
Bloomfield Summer Concerts on the GreenBloomfield, CT Thursdays 7pm. Bloomfield Town Hall Green, 860-243-2923.				R
Branford Jazz on the Green SeriesBranford, CT 6:30pm.				R
Summer Concert Series at BristolBristol, CT 7-8:30pm. Brackett Park		T
NewAlliance Bank Concert SeriesClinton, CT Gee, no time of day OR location on the website. A record of vagueness!				R
Citycenter Summertime FestivalDanbury, CT Well, last year it was 7:30pm. CityCenter					F	S
Summer Concerts at IvesDanbury, CT This is a professional venue with $25-ish prices. Outdoors. Ives Concert Park, 43 Lake Avenue Extension						S
Sounds of SummerEast Hartford, CT Thursdays 6pm. Town Green, 1047 Main St				R
Concerts on the Town GreenEast Haven, CT 7pm. Town Green, 203-468-3367.							S
Summer Concerts at Essex, CTEssex, CT Gee, no times listed! , 860-767-4340 x110.			W
Town Band ConcertsGlastonbury, CT A Taste of Glastonbury, 6/23, 6-10pm. Else, 7pm.							S
Glastonbury Riverfront Music FestivalGlastonbury, CT 7-9pm. Riverfront Park			W
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.			W				S
Summer SoundWaves Concert SeriesGroton, CT 6-8pm. Aug 9 & 16 are rain dates. Esker Point Beach				R
Hamden Art Commission Free Summer Concert SeriesHamden, CT 7:30pm. Town Center Park at Meadowbrook, 2761 Dixwell Ave, 203-287-2546.					F
Hamden Summer Concert SeriesHamden, CT No times on the website, whadya know.					F
Manchster Bandshell SeriesManchester, CT 7pm.	M		W		F			M
Summer Fun Free Concerts at MCCMansfield, CT 6:30-8pm. If rain, inside the Community Center. “Family concert” sounds like just for kids. Community Center Green				R
Summer SoundsMiddletown, CT 7pm. Part of the arts dept, not rec. Union Park, South Green, 860-343-6620.		T
Summer Nights by Harbor Lights Concert SeriesMilford, CT 7pm. Rotary Pavilion at Fowler Field, 203-878-0681.					F
Tuesday Concert SeriesMontville, CT Tuesdays, 6pm. Camp Oakdale Pavilion, 860-848-3030 x322.		T
Cocktails with the WhalesMystic, CT 6-9pm. $10. Indoors? 55 Coogan Blvd, 860-572-5955 ext- 520.				R
Naugatuck Summer Music FestivalNaugatuck, CT 7pm. Rain dates & locations vary. Town Green		T
Summer Concert Series at the Mill Pond Park GazeboNewington, CT 6:30pm. Mill Pond Park				R
Summer Concert at Dickinson ParkNewtown, CT 6:30-8pm. Dickinson Memorial Park				R
Music Under the StarsNorth Haven, CT 7pm. Town Green		T
Summer Music FestivalNew Britain, CT 7pm. Walnut Hill Park Bandshell	M		W					M
Music on the GreenNew Haven, CT 7:30pm. New Haven Green, 203-946-8027.						S
Ocean Beach Park Music SeriesNew London, CT Variety of cruise nights, magic, live music. Ocean Beach Park	M		W	R		S		M
Norwalk Parks Concert ScheduleNorwalk, CT Mostly 7pm. Rain dates one day later. Calf Pasture Beach, 203-854-7806.			W
Summer Concert SeriesRocky Hill, CT 6:30-8:30pm. Veterans Memorial Amphitheater, Elm Ridge Park, 860-258-2772.				R
Music Under the StarsShelton, CT No times on the website, whadya know. Gazebo, Huntington Green, 203-331-4120.			W
Summer Concert Series at Southbury, CTSouthbury, CT 6:30pm. Memorial Green next to Town Hall	M							M
Music on the GreenSouthington, CT 7-9pm.			W
Summer Concert Series at Stafford, CTStafford Springs, CT 6pm.							S
Summer Concert Series at ThomastonThomaston, CT Mostly 7pm. If rain, school at 185 Branch Rd. Seth Thomas Park, South Main St	M							M
Summer Concert Series at TorringtonTorrington, CT 7-9pm. Click the rec dep’t brochure photo. Coe Memorial Park, Civic Center, 860-489-2274.		T			F
Summer Concerts at TrumbullTrumbull, CT Tuedsays, 7pm. Town Hall Gazebo		T
Summer Concert Series at Unionville, CTUnionville, CT 7pm. If rain, Commuinity Center, 321 New Britain Ave. Alice Clover Pinney Park, School St				R
Twilight TunesWallingford, CT 7-8:30pm. Wallingford Parade Grounds			W
Music at the Park Summer ConcertsWatertown, CT 7pm. If rain, Swift Middle School. Veterans’ Memorial Park, 570 Nova Scotia Hill Road			W
Levitt PavilionWestport, CT Free outdoor concerts! Sometimes comedy or theatre. Blues & BBQ Sep 1-2. 40 Jesup Road		T	W	R	F	S	S
Concert on the Green at Windsor, CTWindsor, CT 7-9pm. Town Green				R
Woodbridge Summer Concert SeriesWoodbridge, CT 6-8pm. Gazebo, 4 Meetinghouse Lane		T
Twilight Lawn Concerts at Roseland CottageWoodstock, CT 7pm.					F
Outdoor Market and ConcertBangor, ME 5-8pm. Pickering Square				R
Weekly Concerts in the ParkKennebunk, ME Wed 6:30-7:30pm. Lafayette Park, Storer St.			W
Weekly Concerts in the ParkOld Orchard Beach, ME Thursdays, 6:30-8pm. , 207-934-0860.				R
Poland Spring Annual Summer Concert SeriesPoland Spring, ME 7pm.	M							M
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)			W	R
Mill Creek Park Summer ConcertsSouth Portland, ME 6:30pm. No website, but I confirmed this. Mill Creek Park, 207-767-7650.			W
Summer Concert Series at Wells Harbor ParkWells, ME 6:30pm. 8/25 ChiliFest. Wells Harbor Park						S
York Beach Concert SeriesYork, ME 7-9pm. 7/31 Dog Show at 6:30pm. Ellis Park, York Beach, 207-363-1040.			W		F	S	S
Summer Concerts at Norcross PointWinthrop, ME Sundays 2-4pm. Northrop Point							S
“Alive on the River” Concert SeriesWiscasset, ME Thursdays 6pm. Main Street Pier				R
Brandon Summer Concert SeriesBrandon, VT 6:30pm. Central Park or Brandon Green Park					F
Summer Concert Series at Colchester, VTColchester, VT 7pm. Lower Bayside Park (Beachside)				R
Concerts on the GreenDanville, VT Could not confirm this. Listing might be for a previous year.							S
Friday Night LivIsland Pond, VT Fridays 6-10pm, with vendors and food.					F
River Road Summer Concert SeriesKillington, VT 6-7:30pm.				R
Thursday Night Summer Concerts on the GreenManchester Center, VT 7:30pm. Not free. Town Green, 802-362-2100.				R
Gazebo Concerts & Music in the MeadowStowe, VT Wed 12pm, Church, Main St. Tue 7pm at the Helen Day Building. Plus others at various times.		T
Saturdays Under the Stars – Summer Concert SeriesStratton, VT Mostly 6pm. Stratton Mountain Ski Resort, 802-297-4FUN.						S
Brown Bag Concert SeriesWoodstock, VT 12pm. Woodstock Village Green				R

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