Aug 29 – Sep 6, 2011: Stargazing, Elvis, Tattoo, & Brazilian Fests, King Richard’s Faire, Hawthorne & WWII Re-enactments, Air Show, and “Henry Thoreau Loves Big Melons
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Get yourself to an outdoor concert or theatre show this week before they disappear. The warm weather won’t last forever! I hope you are having an awesome week. Now get out there and do something fun!
-Johnny
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King Richard’s Faire – ticket giveaway | South Shore
Sat 9/3 – Sun 10/23 |
King Richard’s Faire is New England’s largest renaissance faire, and the closest to Boston, too. You’ll find hundreds of entertainers, 8 performance stages, and real live jousting. With giant puppets, war drums, live tigers, and a fire juggling show, you will definitely want to attend! Best of all, I’ve got two pairs of tickets to give away for opening weekend, September 3-5. Email johnny@eventsINSIDER.com to win! 235 Main St, Carver, MA.508-866-5391. |
King Richard’s Faire preview event | Boston Metro
Thu 9/1 |
Curious about the faire but don’t know what to expect? Come see the King Richard’s Faire preview event. You’ll see live jousting on horseback, a tiger, tons of performers, and it’s free! 11am-1pm. Hatch Shell on the Esplanade, Boston, MA. |
Anunah Hill Days (Stargazing Weekend) | Boston Metro
Fri 9/2 – Mon 9/5 |
I’ve always wanted to see this one! It’s a weekend festival for serious astronomy buffs, but everyone is invited. You can camp or just visit, with model rockets and nature walks in the day and serious stargazing at night. Arunah Hill, Cummington, MA. |
Brazilian Independence Day Festival | Boston Metro
Sun 9/4 – Sun 9/11 |
The Brazilians want a festival too! This one has a parade, music, and the usual kids stuff like balloon animals. It’s free! DCR Herter Park, 1175 Soldiers Field Road, Boston, MA. |
Governor Sprague Mansion Living History Event | Rhode Island
Sat 9/3 – Sun 9/4 |
It’s the 150th anniversary of the civil war, and there’s a fancy word for that, and thus even more re-enactments than ever. This one is an “encampment” of the Union army, with artillery demos and re-enactors playing Governor William Sprague and President Abraham Lincoln. Governor Sprague Mansion, 1351 Cranston St, Cranston, RI. |
Nathaniel Hawthorne: The Haunted Mind | Rhode Island
Sat 9/3 |
While you’re there, make sure to catch famous old-timey author Nathaniel Hawthorne, as re-enacted by Rob Velella, who ‘returns from the dead to read some of his dark tales’. I have seen him perform it’s a must-see show, and only $8. The Artists’ Exchange, 50 Rolfe Square, Cranston, RI. |
World War II Day at Battleship Cove | Southeast Mass
Sat 9/3 – Sun 9/4 |
Re-enactments in New England usually focus on the 1700s. Here’s one focused on World War II, and it takes place at the largest naval museum in the world, right here in Fall River. You can see a actual battleship, a submarine, and more — and there’s a carousel there. Battleship Cove, Fall River, MA. |
New England Elvis Festival | New Hampshire
Fri 9/2 – Sun 9/4 |
Speaking of modern re-enactments: it’s 20 Elvis impersonators, I mean, “tribute artists”, including Elvis’s former bodyguard. And much of the festival is free! Radisson Hotel, Manchester, NH. |
Fly In/Berkshire “End of Summer Fly-in | Western Mass
Sat 9/3 |
Part of Great Barrington’s 250th Anniversary is an air show, with powered parachutes, tethered balloon rides, skydiving, plane rides, and a lot more! Great Barrington, MA. |
Boston Tattoo Convention | Boston Metro
Fri 9/2 – Mon 9/5 |
If you’re into tattoos, don’t miss this opportunity to gawk and be gawked at. Just don’t get a tattoo you’ll hate when you’re 80! They’ll have a burlesque show and tattoo contests. Boston Center for the Arts, 539 Tremont St, Boston, MA. |
Secret Service, Caroline Kennedy at the JFK Museum | Boston Metro
Mon 9/12 – Wed 10/12 |
The JFK Museum hosts dozens of FREE lectures by national celebrities, such as Caroline Kennedy and a woman who served as Jacqueline Kennedy’s secret service agent. The trick is that you need to RSVP immediately to get in. Take a look! JFK Library & Museum, Boston, MA. |
His Majesty’s 40th Reg’t of Foot and Battle Road Trail Walk | Metro West
Sat 9/3 |
You’ll find three re-enactment events Saturday on the same day in the Concord-y area. Damned if these park rangers don’t like to hide their street addresses. I can’t even tell what’s in Lexington and what’s not. Anyway… you can meet re-enactors of a 1776 British regiment, walk the 3.5 “Battle Road” where minutemen walked, and learn about the battle at Meriam’s Corner. Various, Concord, MA.978-318-7825. |
Henry Thoreau’s Melon Party | Metro West
Sat 9/3 |
With a name like this, how can you not check this out? (Thoreau was an expert on nature’s bounties, so I hope melon means what I think it means.). Walden Pond State Reservation, Concord, MA. |
Gloucester Schooner Festival | North Shore
Fri 9/2 – Mon 9/5 |
Gloucester was a major sailing port and you’ll find all manner of tours and entertainment. Saturday, at 7:30pm, get a picnic dinner & watch the ships go by in the lighted boat parade! The best view is on the left side of the harbor (as you face the water). And aftewards they’ll have fireworks! Gloucester Harbor, Gloucester, MA. |
Stacked Kite Mega-Fly | North Shore
Mon 9/5 |
The experts at these kite festivals are friendly! Go and learn how to fly a stunt kite with two strings. Nahant Beach, Lynn, MA. |
Bread and Roses Festival | Northern Mass
Mon 9/5 |
This music and dance festival celebrates a famous labor strike in American history. They promise to have “historical demonstrations”, but don’t really say what. Well, they include trolley tours, Irish dancers, Cambodian dancers, and other stage performers. Lawrence, MA. |
Seakonke Wampanoag Tride Annual Pow-wow | Southeast Mass
Sat 9/3 – Sun 9/4 |
This small native american festival takes place in my hometown and I’ve been. It’s at the corner of Rt 44 & Bay State Road, call 401-723-1563 . They have a ring of vendors and ethnic music and dance, including participatory. It’s small but a wonderful chance to learn. Redway Plains, Bay State Road at Winthrop Street, Rehoboth, MA.401-723-1563. |
Summerfest in Monson | Springfield
Sat 9/3 – Sun 9/4 |
Summerfest has a parade and fireworks. That’s all I need to know! And that’s a good thing, because they don’t give many other details. Exit 8 is a band, right? Rain date: next day. Quarry Hill School, Monson, MA.413-267-9118 or 413-267-3649 . more |
Newport Waterfront Irish Festival | Rhode Island
Sat 9/3 – Mon 9/5 |
I’ve been to this event, and with 5 music stages, it’s worth a visit, but doesn’t go much beyond the typical music and vendors that many fairs feature. However, they say it’s the largest Irish event of the year in New England. Newport Yachting Center., Newport, RI. |
Family Fun Days and Fireworks at OSV | Southeast Mass
Sat 9/3 |
You shouldn’t need an excuse to visit my favorite re-enactment museum, but here is one! OSV already has dozens of live re-enactors showing you 1840 traders, but now add totally undescribed “games” for kids — looks like a tug of war might be part of it — and then fireworks at night! 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge, MA.508-347-3362. more |
Marlborough, MA – Labor Day parade | Metro West
Mon 9/5 |
Labor Day gets a parade? Labor Day gets a parade! This one claims to be the largest in New England. Riiiiiight… because the rest of us hold our parades on Memorial Day, July 4th, and Veterans Day. 12pm. There does not seem to be a festival or anything beyond the parade. Marlborough, MA. |
Labor Day Fest – Newburyport | Boston Metro
Sat 9/3 – Mon 9/5 |
This is a small music festival by the waterfront in a very tiny New Englandy town. Sounds quiet, but nice. And they still use Myspace! Newburyport, MA. |
Panel and Reception on the Pursuit of Knowledge in Early Europe | Boston Metro
Tue 9/6 |
How did scientists do research in the 16th century, without the Internet? They didn’t even have scientific journals, and the church… the scary all-powerful heliocentric church… Come find out at this Harvard exhibition, which opens with a panel and reception. And it’s free! 5-8pm. Cambridge, MA. more |
19th Century Poetry | Boston Metro
Thu 9/1 – Thu 9/29 |
During the American Revolutionary War, George Washington placed his headquarters right here in Cambridge, in a historic home that was later used by Henry Longfellow, the poet. Every Thursday in September, 12-1pm stop by for free tour and a poetry reading & discussion. I’ve recently been and recommend it! Longfellow House-Washington’s Headquarters, Cambridge, MA. |
Free Summer Weekdays at DeCordova | Metro West
Tue 7/5 – Fri 9/2 |
My favorite art museum is free Tuesday to Friday this week! As well as the indoor sculpture, they have an entire park and forest trail dotted with sculptures, which are original yet accessible to everyone. The DeCordova Sculpture Museum, Lincoln, MA. |
Vibram Open – Disc Golf | Metro West
Fri 9/2 – Sun 9/4 |
What is disc golf? It’s golfing with frisbees — no kidding! And this is “one of the largest disc golf events in the world”. Wow! Their website is really difficult to figure out. But presumably you can show up and watch, right? Leicester, MA.508-792-2764. |
Spencer Fair | Worcester
Fri 9/2 – Mon 9/5 |
This claims to be the largest agricultural fair in central Massachusetts. They feature a demolition derby, racing pigs, birds of prey, chainsaw sculptures, martial arts, frisbee-catching dogs, giant pumpkin contest, a Jimmy Buffet tribute… wow! And a lot more. Maybe they really are the largest. Spencer, MA. |
Three County Fair | Springfield
Fri 9/2 – Mon 9/5 |
Gee, but this festival ALSO has racing pigs, and adds monster trucks, a merry-go-round (or maybe it’s a carousel, there’s some kind of difference), a roller derby, a battle of the bands, and a carnival! 41 Fair Street, Northampton, MA. |
Hopkinton State Fair | New Hampshire
Thu 9/1 – Mon 9/5 |
And this one includes the Fiesta Shows traveling carnival and a professional carving sand sculptures. Ooh! And a demolition derby. Hopkinton Fairgrounds, Contoocook, NH. |
Hyde Park Jazz Fest | Boston Metro
Sat 9/3 |
I have been to the Martini Shell and they do NOT serve martinis! It’s like a miniature version of Boston’s Hatch Shell on the Esplanade, so I suppose this will be a miniature festival… well, it’s really an outdoor concert. And see below for more outdoor music in New England while the weather’s still warm! Martini Shell, Hyde Park, MA. |
Stone Soul Festival | Springfield
Fri 9/2 – Sat 9/3 |
I guess this is a pun based on Stone Soup? I mean, having a soul made of stone sounds… bad. Anyway, you’ll find R&B, funk, and soul music. It seems to be outdoors, too! Springfield, MA. |
Rhythm & Roots Festival | Rhode Island
Fri 9/2 – Sun 9/4 |
Gee, this festival has quite a nice website. Apparently you can camp the whole weekend, they have 4 stages, 2 dance floors, an entire stage for kids, and a Mardi Gras parade. In 2011, I have confirmed that they are *not* cancelling due to weather. Ninigret Park, 4890A Old Post Rd, Charlestown, RI. |
Club Passim’s “Campfire | Boston Metro
Fri 9/2 – Mon 9/5 |
Club Passim has music all year ’round, but I’m told that this ‘festival’ held indoors in the small venue space has… more. More music. More better music. Hmm. I think I’d still prefer to go hiking. You guys do realize that September is the last warm month until May 2012? Maybe we shouldn’t spend it indoors, that’s all I’m saying. Cambridge, MA. |
Man = Carrot Circus | Boston Metro
Fri 9/2 |
I can’t not say it. The last Bread & Puppet performance I went to was pretentiously political, more a shriek than a performance. But this new show is free and intended for “children of all ages”. Apparently it’s a circus show which comments on politics not in the real world, but in the cartoon world of carrots. So… that’s good then? Cambridge Common, Cambridge, MA. |
Woodstock Fair | Connecticut
Fri 9/2 – Mon 9/5 |
Fiesta Shows brings their traveling carnival to this agricultural fair, too. This one’s got a “Barnyard Babies Birthing Center”. A Barnyard Babies Birthing Center?!? Woodstock Fairgrounds, Woodstock, CT. |
County Bluegrass | Maine
Thu 9/1 – Sun 9/4 |
Here’s a festival you come camp over for. I bet it’s great fun! Fort Fairfield, ME. |
Blue Hill Fair | Maine
Thu 9/1 – Mon 9/5 |
This agricultural faire features ox & horse pulls, racing pigs, lumberjack show, fireworks, and sheep dog trials — that’s when they take naughty sheep and put them on trial before a panel of dogs. Blue Hill, ME. |
Vintage Motorcycle Meet & Antique Aeroplane Show | Maine
Sat 9/3 – Sun 9/4 |
I’ve recently been to this transportation museum and it’s remarkable how many perfectly preserved old-timey airplanes and cars they have! Here’s a festival that’s your excuse to visit. Owls Head Transportation Museum, Owls Head, ME. |
Vermont State Fair | Vermont
Fri 9/2 – Sun 9/11 |
This festival has a carnival, live music, and lots of agricultural goodness. 175 South Main St, Rutland, VT. |
New World Festival | Vermont
Sun 9/4 |
Yet another music festival, this time with a Celtic and French theme. It’s outdoors but they have tents, so it’s rain or shine. Randolph, VT. |
Outdoor Theatre & Events | grade | Mon 8/29 | Tue 8/30 | Wed 8/31 | Thu 9/1 | Fri 9/2 | Sat 9/3 | Sun 9/4 | Mon 9/5 |
Western MassLenox, MAFree Outdoor Bankside Festival | T | ||||||||
Every performance in the Rose Footprint Theatre is outdoors. Rose Footprint Theatre more |
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Western MassPittsfield, MA“Shades of the Revolution” A Ghostly Re-Enactment of People, Places and Scenes from Pittsfield’s Past | R | ||||||||
2011: 7pm. Pittsfield Cemetery, 203 Wahconah St more |
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New HampshireNashua, NHShakespeare in the Park | T | W | |||||||
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New HampshireSalem, NHCanobie Lake Park Fireworks | S | ||||||||
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ConnecticutGuilford, CTShakespeare on the Green | M | T | W | R | F | S | S | M | |
Some shows in a park, some on a boat! , 453-8134, x 301. more |
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MaineOld Orchard Beach, MEFireworks @ Old Orchard Beach | R | ||||||||
2011: 9:45pm. Next to the Pier more |
Outdoor Movies | grade | Mon 8/29 | Tue 8/30 | Wed 8/31 | Thu 9/1 | Fri 9/2 | Sat 9/3 | Sun 9/4 | Mon 9/5 |
Boston MetroBoston, MAOutdoor – Movies by Moonlight | F | ||||||||
2011: Silver screen and modern classics. Fridays. Free. Start at “dusk”. 70 Rowes Wharf, 617.439.7000. more |
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Boston MetroCambridge, MASummer in the City Movies | R | ||||||||
2011: 7pm performance, then movie. Rain date 7 days later. Varies, sometimes Bank at 292 Cambridge St. more |
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Cape CodSandwich, MAFamily Movie Night Under the Stars | F | ||||||||
2011: pre-show activities start at 6pm. Heritage Museums & Gardens, 508.888.3300 x100. more |
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New HampshireHampton Beach, NHMonday Night Movies on the Beach | M | ||||||||
2011: at dusk. more |
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New HampshireNorth Conway, NHMovies on the Green | T | ||||||||
Settlers Green Outlet, Rt 16, 603-356-7031 x10. more more |
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Rhode IslandProvidence, RIMovies on the Block | R | ||||||||
2011: Dusk. Also Pineapple Express 9/22, Purple Rain on 9/29, and Withnail & I (which is AWESOME and HILARIOUS) on 10/6. Westminster St at Union St more |
Outdoor Music | grade | Mon 8/29 | Tue 8/30 | Wed 8/31 | Thu 9/1 | Fri 9/2 | Sat 9/3 | Sun 9/4 | Mon 9/5 |
Boston MetroBelmont, MAPayson Park Music Festival | W | ||||||||
2011: 6:45pm except Fridays which are 12pm kiddie concerts. Payson Park, 617-993-2760. more |
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Boston MetroBoston, MAArts on the Arcade | W | ||||||||
2011: Art vendors 11 AM-3 PM with live music 12-2 PM.. City Hall Plaza more |
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Boston MetroBoston, MABoston Phoenix/WFNX block parties | R | ||||||||
2011: 5- 8 PM. Summer Street more |
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Boston MetroBoston, MAHarborWalk Sounds & Free ICA Night | R | ||||||||
2011: Live music: various types, outside the ICA, which is free Thursday nights. Institute for Contemporary Art more |
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Boston MetroBoston, MALandmarks Orchestra Summer Concerts | W | ||||||||
2011: 7 PM. Free. The July 31st show will be at the Pinebank Promontory in JP. At the Hatch Shell more |
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Boston MetroBoston, MASpecial Live Concerts at Boston Harbor Hotel | T | W | R | ||||||
Outdoor music: Soul on Tuesdays, Oldies on Wednesdays, Blues on Thursdays, all 6-10pm. Rowes Wharf, Boston Harbor Hotel more |
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Boston MetroBoston, MASummer Music Series in Norman Leventhal Park | T | ||||||||
2011: 12-2 PM. Post Office Square more |
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Boston MetroBoston, MATitus Sparrow Park Summer Concert Series | W | ||||||||
2011: 6:30pm. Titus Sparrow Park, South End, 617-918-5289. more |
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Boston MetroBoston, MAWhole Note Wednesdays | W | ||||||||
2011: Jazz every Wednesday 6-9 PM. Free. The Liberty Hotel, 215 Charles Street, 617-244-4000. more |
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Boston MetroCambridge, MAClub Passim Summer Concert Series | R | ||||||||
2011: 1-2 PM. 47 Palmer St. more |
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Boston MetroCambridge, MAKendall Square Concert Series | T | R | |||||||
2011: 12-1:30pm. 300 Athenaeum Street, 617 577-7354. more |
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Boston MetroJamaica Plain, MAJP First Thursday | R | ||||||||
2011: This is basically a chamber of commerce event where several art venues stay open late, 6-8pm. How excited can you get about businesses staying open late? Well, they’ll include a lot of music and live performance. It might be good. Every first Thursday of the month. Centre & South Streets, 617-522-0300. more |
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Metro WestConcord, MAMusic at the Manse Concert Series | S | ||||||||
2011: Most Sundays 2-4pm. And Sep 26. The Old Manse, 269 Monument Street, 978.369.3909. more more |
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North ShoreGloucester, MANights on the Neck | R | ||||||||
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North ShoreHaverhill, MAWinnekenni Castle Concerts | M | ||||||||
Free. 2010: 2pm or 7pm. If rain, concert will be indoors. Winnekenni Castle, 347 Kenoza Ave more |
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North ShoreIpswich, MACastle Hill Summer Picnic Concerts | R | ||||||||
Dancing & music overlooking Crane Beach. Come at 6pm for swing dance lessons! Call ahead to order a picnic dinner basket. Castle Hill, 978-356-4351 x4015. more |
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North ShoreLowell, MALowell Summer Music Series | F | S | |||||||
2011: Music 7:30pm-10pm. Boarding House Park more |
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North ShoreSalisbury, MASurfSide Live! | S | ||||||||
2011: 7:30- 10 PM followed by fireworks! Salisbury Beach Center, 3 Broadway Street more |
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LowellBillerica, MASummer Concerts on the Common at Billerica | T | ||||||||
2011: 7pm. Town Common, 978-671-0921. more |
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Southeast MassDartmouth, MASummer Concert Series at Dartmouth | W | ||||||||
2011: 6:30-8:30 PM. Not free. more |
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Southeast MassNantucket, MASummer Concerts at Children’s Beach | S | ||||||||
2011: 6-7:15pm. Children’s Beach more |
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Southeast MassWestport, MAWestport Rivers Winery Concert Series | F | ||||||||
2011: 6-8 PM. $5 per car load. 417 Hixbridge Rd, 508-636-3423. more |
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WorcesterSturbridge, MASturbridge Summer Concerts | R | ||||||||
2011: 6pm. Town Common, 508-347-2506. more |
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WorcesterUpton, MASweet Summer Nights Music Series | F | S | |||||||
2011: Fridays from 7-8:30 PM and Sundays 1-5 PM. Events continue through September. Rain or shine. more |
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WorcesterWorcester, MAOut to Lunch Concert Series | F | ||||||||
2011: 11am-2pm. Worcester Common more |
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SpringfieldSpringfield, MABike Night at Stearns Square | R | ||||||||
2011: 7:30-9pm. Rain or shine. Stearns Square more |
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SpringfieldWestfield, MAMusical Moments In Amelia’s Garden | T | ||||||||
2011: Free. Rain or shine. 21 South Broad Street more |
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SpringfieldWestfield, MASummer Sounds Concert Series | T | ||||||||
2011: 6:30PM. Municipal parking lot on Church Street, 413-572-1260. more |
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Western MassFlorence, MABenefit Concert | T | ||||||||
Pines Theater, Look Park, 413.584.5457. more |
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Western MassGreenfield, MACoop Concerts & More | R | ||||||||
2011: Several different series going on. Check schedule for specifics. Greenfield Energy Park, 413-774-9949. more |
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Western MassWilliamstown, MAConcerts at the Clark | T | ||||||||
2011: Other concerts on their calendar are indoors. 225 South St., 413-458-2303. more |
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Cape CodHarwich, MAHarwich Town Band Free Concerts | T | ||||||||
2011: 7pm. No website but called to confirm. Aug 1st is at the tech school with a UK band in attendance. Brooks Park Band Stand, Harwich Center, Oak St, Cindy 508-432-3622. more |
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Cape CodOnset, MASummer of Love Concerts | W | ||||||||
2011: 6:30pm. Onset Bandshell more more |
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Cape CodWest Yarmouth, MAYarmouth Monday Night Concerts | M | ||||||||
2011: 7pm. Mattacheese Middle School Bandshell, Higgins Crowell Road, 508-778-1008. more |
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New HampshireBartlett, NHSummer Concert in the Park | W | ||||||||
Called (Times?). Bartlett Village Community Park, 603-374-1952. more |
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New HampshireMerrimack, NHMerrimack Concert Association | W | ||||||||
2011: 7pm. Abbie Griffin Park Bandstand more |
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New HampshireWaterville Valley, NHSaturday Evening Concert Series | S | S | |||||||
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Rhode IslandCoventry, RIConventry Summer Concert Series | S | ||||||||
2011: 6pm. If rain, Community Center Hall, 1277 Main St, Rte 117. Various more |
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ConnecticutFairfield, CTSummer Concerts at the Sherman Green Gazebo | W | ||||||||
2011: 7pm, except 9/1, 9/2 @ 6:30pm. Sherman Green Gazebo more |
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ConnecticutNorwalk, CTNorwalk Parks Concert Schedule | W | ||||||||
2011: 6 or 7pm. Rain dates one day later. Calf Pasture Beach, 203-854-7806. more |
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ConnecticutTrumbull, CTSummer Concerts at Trumbull | T | ||||||||
2011: 7pm. Town Hall Gazebo more |
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ConnecticutWindham, CTFree Concerts at Windham, CT | S | ||||||||
2010: 2pm. If rain, Middle School on Quarry St. Alex Caisse Park, Rt 195 more |
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VermontBrandon, VTBrandon Summer Concert Series | F | ||||||||
2011: 6:30 PM. Rain locations given as needed. Central Park or Brandon Green Park more |
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