Outdoor Movies, Theater, Events... Week of July 14-21

Outdoor Movies, Theater, Events… Week of July 14-21

07/14/09 by Johnny Monsarrat

Now covering 21 outdoor movie series and 86 outdoor music & theatre series!

Outdoor Movies	Tue 7/14	Wed 7/15	Thu 7/16	Fri 7/17	Sat 7/18	Sun 7/19	Mon 7/20	Tue 7/21
Boston MetroOutdoor – Movies by Moonlight Outdoor films. Fridays. Free. Start at “dusk”. 70 Rowes Wharf, Boston, MA.617.439.7000. more				X
Boston MetroWBZ Free Friday Flicks at the Hatch Shell At “sundown” (about 8:30pm, come early and bring a picnic dinner) at the hatch shell on the Esplanade. 617-787-7200. Esplanade, Boston, MA.617 227-0627. more				X
Boston MetroBrookline Outdoor Movies Series Shows start around “dusk” (8pm). Larz Anderson Park, Brookline, MA.617.730.2069. more							X
Boston MetroSummer in the City All movies are preceded by a kids performance at 6:30pm. Various parks, Cambridge, MA.617-349-6200. more			X
Boston MetroNeponset River Greenway Festival & Movie Series There’s no single web page but look in the calendar on Tue & Thu to find events. Some events come with stunt kite demonstrations beforehand! Either Martini Shell, Hyde Park, or Pope John Paul II Park, Gallivan Blvd, Dorchester, Dorchester, MA.617-542-7696. more more	X							X
Boston MetroMovie Nights on Revere Beach Some at Kelly’s Roast Beef, some at the William G. Reinstein Bandstand. Free! Revere Beach, Revere, MA.781-286-8190. more		X
Boston MetroCity of Somerville Annual Movie Series Various locations, Somerville, MA.617-666-3311. more			X
Boston MetroWinchester Movies on the Common Winchester Town Common, Winchester, MA. more			X
Cape CodMovies Under the Stars Peg Noonan Park, Main Street, Falmouth, MA.508-487-3424. more		X
Cape CodOnset Bay Movie Co – Outdoor Movies Series The Bandshell, behind 197 Onset Avenue, Onset, MA.508-295-9026. more			X
Rhode IslandBig Screen Movie on the Beach @ Westerly Misquamicut Beach, Westerly, RI.401-596-7761. more	X							X
South ShoreWeymouth Summer Outdoor Movies Ralph Talbot Amphitheatre next to Town Hall, Weymouth, MA.781-682-6124. more			X
WorcesterFitchburg Free Friday Night Movies Thursdays at dusk, with a farmer’s market 4-7 and entertainment at 7pm. Riverfront Park, Fitchburg, MA.978-833-1270. more			X

Outdoor Theatre, Music, & Events	Tue 7/14	Wed 7/15	Thu 7/16	Fri 7/17	Sat 7/18	Sun 7/19	Mon 7/20	Tue 7/21
Boston MetroOutdoor Theatre: The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) 2009: All shows at 6:45pm. Publick Theatre at Christian Herter Park, 1175A Soldiers Field Road, Brighton, MA.617-454-1444. more more			X	X	X	X
Boston MetroSuddenly Circus (Free Outdoor Circus) 2009: Free. Shows start at 11am. Various, Somerville, MA. more			X
New HampshireFireworks @ Hampton Beach Every Wednesday, plus holidays. 22 C Street, Hampton Beach, NH.603-926-8717. more		X
New HampshireFireworks @ Canobie Lake Park more					X
North ShoreTheater in the Open @ Newburyport 2009: The Velveteen Rabbit and other stories, June 6-28 @ 2pm. The Tempest, July 18 – Aug 9 @ 4pm. Our Town, September 5-27, Sat & Sun @ 2pm. Maudslay State Park, Curzon Mill Rd., Newburyport, MA. more					X	X
Rhode IslandFireworks in Westerly Various, Westerly, RI.401-596-7909. more						X
Rhode IslandShakespeare in the Park @ Westerly 2009: 8pm. Bring a blanket, lawn chair, and picnic dinner. Wilcox Park, Westerly, RI.401-596-7909. more		X	X	X	X	X		X
Western MassShakespeare Under the Stars All shows start at 7:30pm. The Hartsbrook School, lawn, Hadley, MA. more		X	X	X	X	X
Boston MetroPayson Park Music Festival Free but time not given. Call ’em. Payson Park, Belmont, MA.617-993-2760. more		X
Boston MetroHarborWalk Sounds & Free ICA Night Live music: various types, outside the ICA, which is free Thursday nights. Institute for Contemporary Art, Boston, MA. more			X
Boston MetroSpecial Live Concerts @ Boston Harbor Hotel Outdoor music: Soul on Tuesdays, Oldies on Wednesdays, Blues on Thursdays, all 6-10pm. Rowes Wharf, Boston Harbor Hotel, Boston, MA. more	X	X	X					X
Boston MetroLandmarks Orchestra or Oldies at the Shell 2009: 7pm. Free. Every Wednesday. Esplanade, Boston, MA. more		X
Boston MetroGarden Concert @ Prudential Center Prudential Center, South Garden, Boston, MA. more		X
Boston MetroMFA Concerts in the Courtyard Concerts at 7:30pm. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA.617-369-3189. more		X
Boston MetroOutdoor folk dancing in Copley Square 2009: 7:30pm-10pm on Tuesdays. Copley Square, by the fountain, Boston, MA. more	X							X
Boston MetroTito Puente Latin Music Series Various, Boston, MA. more			X
Boston MetroJazz in July Outdoors. More events (not listed) are indoors. Various, Boston, MA. more		X		X
Boston MetroArts on the Arcade 2009: 11am-3pm Wednesdays. A lot of art vendors, but also dance & live music performance. City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA. more		X
Boston MetroElma Lewis Playhouse in the Park Live music and contemporary dance. Run by the Franklin Park Coalition. Franklin Park, Boston, MA.(617) 442-4141. more more	X							X
Boston MetroFriends of Fort Point Channel Summer Concert Series 2009: All shows 5:30-7:30pm. Free. Friends of Fort Point Channel. Children’s Wharf, Boston Children’s Museum, Boston, MA.617-426-6500. more			X
Boston MetroLongfellow Family Sundays Art in the Park Sometimes live music, sometimes poetry reading. Participatory painting, drawing. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Most events 4-5pm but see website. 105 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA.617-876-4491. more						X
Boston MetroSummer in the City Sometimes indoors? Various, Cambridge, MA. more	X		X					X
Boston MetroKendall Square Concert Series Sponsored by the Kendall Square Corporation. 2009: Tuesdays through Aug 25, & Thursdays through Sep 10, 12-2pm. 300 Athenaeum Street, Cambridge, MA.617 577-7354. more	X		X					X
Boston MetroSunday Evening Heritage Festivals 2009: All shows 6:15pm – 7:45pm. Newton Centre Green, Newton, MA. more						X
Boston MetroSunday Concert Series @ Revere Free concerts begin at 6pm. American Legion lawn, Revere, MA. more						X
Boston MetroRoslindale Concert Series 2009: 6-8pm. Adams Park, Washington St, Roslindale, MA.617-635-3911. more			X
Boston MetroWatertown Summer Concert Series All concerts 6:30-8pm. Saltonstall Park, Watertown, MA.(617) 972-6431. more			X
Boston MetroConcerts on Winchester Common more		X
Cape CodSummer Family Fun Fridays Outdoor concerts from 11am. Heritage Museums & Gardens, Sandwich, MA. more				X
Metro WestTribute to the 60’s Concert Series Nara Park, Acton, MA. more			X
Metro WestConcerts on the Common @ Bedford Different genres of live music. Town Common, Bedford, MA. more			X
Metro WestConcerts on the Common, Framingham 2009: Fridays 6:30pm starting July 3rd. May go into August if they get funding. 508-532-5960 ask for “Building Services”.. more				X
Metro WestFriday Night Series 2009: Concerts at 6:30pm. Lexington Visitors Center, 1875 Mass. Ave., Lexington, MA.781-862-2480.. more				X
Metro WestTuesday Night Concerts Sponsored by the Lexington Bicentennial Band. 2009: Concerts begin at 7:15pm. Hastings Bandstand, Worthen Road at Old Mass Ave, Lexington, MA.781-862-0500 x707. more	X							X
Metro WestIce Cream and Bats! In Natick 2009: 7:30-9pm. Registration is required. Outdoor exploration at night at this Audubon park. With ice cream! Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary, 280 Eliot Street, Natick, MA.508-655-2296. more			X
Metro WestArt in the Parks, Needham Thursdays at 7pm. Memorial Park, Needham, MA.781-455-7521. more			X
Metro WestSunday Evening Concerts on the Common, Norwood Washington St & Nahatan St, Norwood, MA. more						X
Metro WestOutdoor concert @ Gore Place Gore Place, 52 Gore Street, Waltham, MA.(978) 314-6403. more		X
Metro WestSummer Concerts @ Wellesley Concerts are 7-8:30pm. Town Hall Green, Wellesley, MA.781-235-2370. more		X
New HampshirePrescott Park Arts Festival Outdoor theatre. 2009: Grease. 2009: Thu & Sun @ 7pm, Fri & Sat @ 8pm. Prescot Park, Marcy St at Mechanic St, Portsmouth, NH.603-436-2848. more			X	X	X	X
New HampshireTown of Woodstock Free Concert Series Concerts from 6:30-8:30pm. Soldier’s Park, North Woodstock, NH.603-745-8752. more					X
North ShoreCastle Hill Summer Picnic Concerts Dancing & music overlooking Crane Beach. 7-9pm. Come at 6pm for swing dance lessons! Call ahead to order a picnic dinner basket. Castle Hill, Ipswich, MA.978-356-4351 x4015. more			X
North ShoreLowell Summer Music Series Boarding House Park, Lowell, MA. more				X	X
North ShoreSummer Beach Concerts Red Rock Park on the beach at Lynn Shore Drive., Lynn, MA. more			X
North ShoreThe Valley’s Got Talent 2009: 7-10pm. Nighttime free show at the beach where various singers and dancers compete. Salisbury Beach Center, 3 Broadway Street, Salisbury, MA. more				X
Northern MassSundown Concerts @ Fruitland Museums Open for picnicking at 5pm. Concerts begin at 7:30pm. 102 Prospect Hill Road, Harvard, MA.978-456-3924. more		X
Rhode IslandBlues on the Beach / Concert in Watch Hill 2009: 6-8:30pm. Westerly Town Beach or Village Green, Westerly, RI.401-596-7909. more		X	X
South ShoreSummer Concert Series at Sunset Lake 2009: Tuesdays, 6-8pm. Free. Sunset Lake’s Beachfront Gazebo Bandstand, Braintree, MA. more	X							X
South ShoreSummer Concert Series @ Soule Homestead 2009: Shows start at 6pm. Rain or shine (if it rains they’ll go inside). 46 Soule Street, Middleboro, MA. more					X
South ShoreWednesday Night Concerts Pilgrim Memorial Park, Water Street, Plymouth, MA. more		X
Southern MassLakeside Concert Series 2009: All shows start at 7pm. Memorial Park Beach Bandstand, Lake Massapoag, Sharon, MA. more		X
Western MassSundays in the Park Concerts Greenfield Energy Park, Greenfield, MA.413-774-9949. more	X		X					X
Western MassStearns CityBlock Concert Series more			X
Western MassSaturday Night Live Concerts on the Green 2009: All shows are 6-9pm outdoors, then inside to the Tea Pot Gallery for the finale. On the Green, Elm St at School St, Westfield, MA.413-562-6966, or 413-534-0498. more more					X
Western MassConcerts at the Clark Other concerts on their calendar are indoors. 225 South St., Williamstown, MA.413-458-2303. more	X							X
WorcesterSummer Concert Series 2009: 6-8pm. Senior Center Lawn in front of the Bandstand, Main St., Holden, MA.Marilyn Foley, 508-829-2951. more						X
WorcesterFamily Night at the Bandstand Some shows are NOT in Milford! 2009: 6:30-8:30pm. Bandstand music by the The Claflin Hill Symphony Orchestra. Milford Town Park, Congress & Walnut Street, Milford, MA.508-478-5924. more	X							X
WorcesterSouthbridge Summer Concert Series Sue Pelletier 508-765-8800 or 508-248-6687. more						X
WorcesterSweet Summer Nights Music Series 7-8:30pm. more				X
WorcesterConcerts on the Canal 2009: July 12 is Pendragon. River Bend Farm Visitor’s Center, 287 Oak St., Uxbridge, MA.508-278-7604.						X
WorcesterUniBank Community Concert Series Various, Various near Worcester. more		X
WorcesterJazz at Sunset @ EcoTarium Gates open 5:30, concerts 6:30-8:30. Bring blankets or chairs. 222 Harrington Way, Worcester, MA.508-929-2703. more				X
WorcesterElm Park Summer Concert Series 2009: All shows 6:30-8:30pm. Elm Park, Highland Street at Park Avenue, Worcester, MA. more			X
Rhode IslandSummer Concert Series Concerts at 6:30pm. Memorial Square, Jamestown, RI.(401) 423-7260. more						X

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