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Events INSIDER: June 23 – July 1

06/22/14 by Johnny Monsarrat

Giveaways & Features

Speakeasy Circus at OBERON

We’ve given the Boston Circus Guild a 5-star rating more than once and now we have tickets to give away for the June 27 show! Email giveaways@eventsinsider.com and let us know whether you’d prefer the 7pm or 10pm show. Cambridge, MA, Fri 6/27–Sat 8/30.more

Johnny’s Picks

Free Ferry Day Spectacle Island

It’s free ferry day! That means you can travel to some of Boston’s most beloved harbor islands for a day of relaxing family fun. Boston, MA, Tue 6/24.more

Salsa at City Hall

I bet Salsa dancing is the most ‘spicy’ style out there. Learn a few moves, and have fun with your friends. 5:30pm. Boston, MA, Tue 6/24–Mon 8/25.more

Billy Joel outdoor concert

The Piano Man comes to Fenway Park for a one of a kind concert any Billy Joel fan should not miss. Boston, MA, Thu 6/26.more

Cambridge City Dance Party

This is one event you cannot miss. I’ve been twice, since it’s one of my favorite events of the year! It’s an outdoor block party with colored lights at City Hall. Just be ready to dance! 7-11pm. Cambridge, MA, Fri 6/27.more

Opening Day at Frog Pond

Everyone can have fun and cool down under the 30-foot spray flume. If water’s not your thing, take a spin on the carousel, or enjoy a picnic lunch! 11-6pm. Boston, MA, Sat 6/28.more

Chief One Bear’s Pow-wow

A drum circle and traditional dancing, Native American stories, crafts, and food make this Pow-wow one you can’t miss! Canton, MA, Sat 6/28–Sun 6/29.more

ARRL Radio Field Day

More than 35,000 people all over the US broadcasting remotely, that’s gotta be fun! Will you tune in? All Over, , Sat 6/28–Sun 6/29.more

Wellesley Concerts

‘Grounds for Divorce’ never sounded so good! School’s out for the summer and this event aims to prove it, with a local, all-dad band playing the hits of the 90’s through present day. Wellesley, MA, Wed 6/25–Wed 8/6.more

Worcester Big Dipper All-You-Can-Eat Ice Cream Festival

All-you-can-eat ice-cream. They’ll have live music, fire trucks, kids activities, and Zumba, plus much more, and it’s only 5 bucks! 10:30-5:30pm. Worcester, MA, Sat 6/28.more

Worcester Asian Festival

Celebrate all things Asian at this festival. There will be dances, costumes and food from many of southeast Asia’s most interesting cultures! noon-7pm. Worcester, MA, Sat 6/28.more

Yarmouth Summer Celebration

Cape Cod knows how to party! This 8-day long event boasts firework shows, stunt kites, sand sculptures made by pros, fishing, ice cream, and much more. Yarmouth, MA, Sat 6/21–Sat 6/28.more

Provincetown Portuguese Festival

Portugal is really cool, but kind of far away. This festival brings a bit of the country to America, with lots of fun events for everyone in P-town. If you’ve never visited, why not? If not now, when? Provincetown, MA, Thu 6/26–Sun 6/29.more

Yankee Engine-uity Steam Engine Show

There was a time when steam ruled the world. Enjoy antique engines, tractors, cars & trucks, plus a petting zoo, food, and lots of fun. Orange, MA, Sat 6/28–Sun 6/29.more

Newport Flower Show

This festival celebrates summer, flowers and nature in general as well. There are multiple events, of course. The general admission starts as low as $6, but 3-day VIP packages go up to $475. Newport, RI, Fri 6/27–Sun 6/29.more

Taste of the Nation

The easiest way to fight hunger is eating, don’t you think? This is a fundraiser where you get to try tasty delicacies from the best restaurants and breweries on the seacoast, and help feed children in America. Hurry though, only VIP tickets are left! Portsmouth, NH, Wed 6/25.more

Summer Splash at Whale’s Tale

How about some live music, games and… a WATERPARK! Everything’s better when there are water slides involved. Lincoln, NH, Fri 6/27.more

Blacksmith Weekend

Blacksmiths take over this fort for the weekend, and they’re here to work. Observe their techniques and watch them create and repair items for the Fort! Charlestown, NH, Sat 6/28–Sun 6/29.more

Gilsum Rock Swap and Mineral Show

Come swap your not-so-favorite rocks for new ones, or pan for some new ones! Dealers with minerals and gems from around the world, food, and more! Gilsum, NH, Sat 6/28–Sun 6/29.more

Find 16 New England Regions on Twitter

Hey! I’ve split my Twitter feed into 17 regions so that you can REALLY get just the events close to home, or pick what you like. Please check it out and add me to a ‘Twitter list’ too (google it). All Over, , Wed 1/1–Mon 12/1.more

Outdoor movies!

Nobody lists more outdoor movies in New England! I track 97 different series with more than 400 shows, and most of them are free! To see them, go to Events INSIDER, select your region on the map, and then scroll all the way to the bottom. more

Outdoor Theatre!

I list more outdoor theatre than anyone else in New England! I track 75 performance series. That’s more than 600 shows, some of which are free! To see them, go to Events INSIDER, select your region on the map, and then scroll all the way to the bottom to see them. more

Outdoor concerts!

Events Insider keeps track of all the outdoor concerts in New England. This is where you find the places and events you cannot miss.To see them, go to Events INSIDER, select your region on the map, and then scroll all the way to the bottom. more

Also Fun

Museum Free Fun Fridays

A number of local museums and destinations offer free admission, thanks to Highland Street! Every Friday through August, check the schedule! All Over, , Fri 6/27–Fri 8/29.more

PUPPET Palooza

This series of events proves that in the right hands, puppetry is stronger than ever. Catch incredible performances, and even make your own puppet. All events are free. Brookline, MA, Tue 6/10–Thu 6/26.more

Freedom Summer

Travel back in time to the troubled times of segregation at this screening of Freedom Summer. The film will be followed by a panel discussion. Dorchester, MA, Mon 6/23.more

Regina Jos Galindo’s ‘Big Bang’

If you’re the type who’d like to address economic globalization and the dynamics of our global age through art, say no more, here it is! 6-8pm. Boston, MA, Wed 6/25.more

Canines & Cocktails

While a cocktail night is kind of eh, this one is cool because you can take your favorite pooch for a night you’re both sure to enjoy! Boston, MA, Wed 6/25.more

Boston GuitarFest

Real guitars usually sound better than air-guitars, I give you that. Find instruments, workshops and guitar competitions at this festival. Boston, MA, Wed 6/25–Sun 6/29.more

Roxbury International Film Festival

The Roxbury Film Festival is not only about watching flicks in the dark. It features workshops and youth programs, and many of the directors and actors are local. Roxbury, MA, Wed 6/25–Sun 6/29.more

Boston Jerkfest

Fan of spicy food? Then you should come to Boston JerkFest. There will be live entertainment too! 11-3pm, 4-8pm. Boston, MA, Sat 6/28.more

The Aardvark Jazz Orchestra: Joe’s Jazz & Blues Festival Grand Finale!

One of the longest running jazz groups takes the stage in Somerville. And no, you don’t have to bring an aardvark! 8pm. Somerville, MA, Sat 6/28.more

Miata Day at Larz Anderson Museum

Miata Day is the most colorful show of the whole lawn event season! Larz Anderson is a world class museum, and it’s just around the corner! 10-2pm. Brookline, MA, Sun 6/29.more

Birds of Prey

Learn about some fascinating birds of prey, and maybe even get close to a few owls, hawks, falcons and vultures. 3pm. Waltham, MA, Sun 6/29.more

Folk Dancing by the Fountain

Give folk dances a chance. They’re fun and easy to pick up. This participatory event is all about having fun, and they’ll even show you the steps. 7:30-9:30pm. Boston, MA, Tue 7/1.more

Danvers Family Festival

Danvers becomes a place full of fun from 6/15 through 7/3. There are a lot of interesting events such as karaoke shows, Danvers Idol and the Scoop-Ah-Bowl. Find them all and enjoy! Danvers, MA, Fri 6/20–Sat 7/12.more

St. Peter’s Fiesta Carnival

This festival celebrates the patron saint of fisherman. Enjoy the beach related activities over five days, with music, competitions and raffles. Gloucester, MA, Wed 6/25–Sun 6/29.more

Amesbury Days

Amesbury Days brings a car show, a block party and a farmers/artisan market together. There are lots of other fun events too, and a fireworks finale! Amesbury, MA, Thu 6/26–Fri 7/4.more

Wenham Museum Faery Festival

Skip around the maypole with faeries, elves, gnomes, tree nymphs and forest folk! Come dressed as your favorite magical character, or just get lost in the fantasy of this festival. 11-3pm. Wenham, MA, Sat 6/28.more

Summer Kick Off – Salisbury Beach

A stage with an afternoon full of live entertainment, a pizza eating contest, and lots of other fun activities make this day at Salisbury Beach even more fun! 4-10:30pm. Salisbury, MA, Sat 6/28.more

Strawberry Thanksgiving Festival

Learn how to make strawberry jelly and jam. Also, a stomp dance show and a football game! 10-4pm. Plymouth, MA, Sat 6/28–Sun 6/29.more

Halifax in Lights

Get ready for a fun day in Halifax. There will be a sidewalk chalk and bike/scooter/doll carriage decorating contest and outdoor film screening at dusk. 12-10pm. Halifax, MA, Sun 6/29.more

Family, Fire & Fur

They claim this is the largest Native American structure in New England, and they will be sharing stories inside of it! Plymouth, MA, Tue 7/1.more

The GREAT Duck Race

Why is this duck race so great? Get yourself a rubber buddy and find out if it makes a splash at the finish line. 7:30pm. Mansfield, MA, Wed 6/25.more

Cranberry Blossom Festival

Cranberries aren’t just awesome when they’re on your plate, they also dazzle when their plants are in bloom. Why not go check them out? 10-4pm. Wareham, MA, Sat 6/28.more

Ancient Egyptian New Year Celebration

Celebrate the ancient Egyptian New Year through a series of historical plays. There will also be dancing and traditional food! 6-9pm. Norton, MA, Sat 6/28–Sun 6/29.more

African-American Juneteenth Festival

This is the largest celebration of African American culture in MA. Join the fun, enjoy live music and taste African and Caribbean food. 1-7pm. Worcester, MA, Sat 6/28.more

Lawrence Free State Festival

Art everywhere, live music, great new independent films, and thought-provoking discussions make this festival a must-see. Lawrence, MA, Wed 6/25–Sun 6/29.more

Nantucket Film Festival

If you’re just looking to sit around on Nantucket this summer, at least do it at this extensive film festival with lots to enjoy! Nantucket, MA, Wed 6/25–Mon 6/30.more

SandwichFest

This one has a juried art competition and the Best Sandwich in Sandwich contest. Sounds fun, and tasty! 10-4pm. Sandwich, MA, Sat 6/28.more

Kayak Poker Run & Boat Show

Poker and kayaking. You may not think these things go together, but you may think differently after this run and boat show! 9-1pm. Onset, MA, Sat 6/28.more

Art in the Village

Live music and auctions, as well as face painting for kids and art all around, including paintings, pottery, jewelry, and photography. 10-4pm. Barnstable, MA, Sat 6/28–Sun 6/29.more

Summer’s Upon Us! Open House

Highfield Hall has prepared multiple activities for everyone: lots of art, live music, ice cream. and a yarn-o-rama! All is free, but there is a suggested donation. 11:30-3:30pm. Falmouth, MA, Sun 6/29.more

Town Common Foot Races

Run this race, and you get free admission to a carnival! Now that is something to run for. 5:15pm. Bristol, RI, Wed 6/25.more

Friday Night Concert Series at Waterplace Park

This installment in Providence’s free concert series features the winner of WBRU’s Rock Hunt, Double Bill! Enjoy the music and the scenery. 7pm. Providence, RI, Wed 6/25–Fri 8/1.more

Zoobilee: Feast with the Beasts

Live music, food and dancing, and some of the best food around. Plus, it’s all for the animals! 7-11pm. Providence, RI, Sat 6/28.more

Newport Rocks The Fort

Celebrate the return of summer season at the park! Seven classic rock bands in six hours, plus all the fun, sun, and food you can handle! 2pm. Newport, RI, Sun 6/29.more

Summer Outdoor Concert Series at Marina Park

The Wakefield Concert Band is 75 members strong, dedicated, and performing for you all summer. Wakefield, RI, Mon 6/30–Mon 8/4.more

Lupine Festival

Music, museums, tours, and delicious foods are all things complimented by flowers. Celebrate the beautiful Lupine in the mountains of New Hampshire. Lincoln, NH, Sun 6/1–Mon 6/30.more

Summer Kick Off Beach Party

Lots of fun, family friendly contests and activities, plus a bouncy house, cotton candy and lots more food! Plus it’s at the beach! 11-2pm. Wolfeboro, NH, Sat 6/28.more

Black Swan Inn Renaissance Festival

Have you ever been to a live black powder presentation? Sounds like a lot of fun, plus there is music, food, and other entertainment. Tilton, NH, Sat 6/28–Sun 6/29.more

Independence Day

Lexington Lions Club Carnival & Fireworks

OK, here we have an Independence Day of celebration full of fun and food, with fireworks as the grand finale. Cool! Celebration 4:30pm, Fireworks 9pm. Lexington, MA, Wed 7/2.more

Holliston, MA

All we know is there will be fireworks in Holliston on Monday. Honestly though, isn’t that enough? 10pm. Holliston, MA, Mon 6/30.more

Fitchburg Main Street Block Party

There’s a Block Party in Fitchburg, and it’s got bouncy houses, jugglers, magicians, a classic car show, and lots more including fireworks. 5-9pm. Fitchburg, MA, Thu 7/3.more

Chief Will’s Day

Cookout 5pm, road race 5:30pm, ‘animal acts’, band, and then fireworks! Middleton, MA, Sat 6/21.more

July 4th and Horribles Parade

Beverly celebrates Independence Day for a whole week! There will be a parade, fireworks and even scavenger hunts. 8am. Beverly, MA, Sat 6/28–Fri 7/4.more

Manchester, MA

You get a parade, a concert and fireworks. Sounds standard until you consider the pancake breakfast! Manchester, MA, Sat 6/28–Fri 7/4.more

Braintree July 4th Celebration

A parade, live entertainment, and a big fireworks show make Braintree’s 4th of July celebration a day AND night full of fun! Parade 11:45am, Fair 2pm, Fireworks 10pm. Braintree, MA, Sat 6/28.more

Hingham’s Fourth of July

Hingham celebrates the Fourth of July with fireworks, a parade & much more. America the beautiful! parade 10am. Hingham, MA, Sat 6/28–Fri 7/4.more

Old Home Day

Old Home Day is really two days of familiy fun that features more than 25 different events. Includes live music, BBQs, workshops and much more. Carlisle, MA, Fri 6/27–Sat 6/28.more

Northampton Family Fourth Celebration

This is a fireworks display, preceded by live music, lots of carnival games, entertainment and lotsa food! Northampton, MA, Sat 6/28.more

Holyoke Fireworks

What can I say, it’s a fireworks display! Come to Holyoke for an explosively good time. 6pm, fireworks @ dusk. Holyoke, MA, Fri 6/27.more

Easthampton Spirit Fireworks Extravaganza

Family activities, four live musical acts, and fireworks! How can anyone say no to that? 5pm. Easthampton, MA, Sat 6/28.more

Fireworks in the park

Fireworks in a park, complete with live music, food, and fun! Sounds like a good family day in Ware. Ware, MA, Sat 6/28.more

Mashpee, MA

Fireworks preceeded by a whole evening of food, rides, games, music, and lots more. I’m in! dusk. Mashpee, MA, Tue 7/1.more

Patriots, Whirligigs and Fun

What’s a whirligig? Find out for yourself as kids make their own, then take a historical tour of Rhode Island in all its colonial spendor! 1-4pm. Smithfield, RI, Sun 6/29.more

Bristol Fourth of July Ball

This is a real old fashioned ball with dinner, dancing, and a cocktail hour. Plus views of Naragansett Bay! 5:30-11pm. Bristol, RI, Sat 6/28.more

Firemen’s Field Day

Volunteer firefighters put it all on the line in this day of competition. Who will you root for in the famous water battle? 10am. Bristol, RI, Sun 6/29.more

Rochester, NH – Night Before the 4th

Entertainment, fun, and all the best fair food kick off this night of family activities and fireworks! Rochester, NH, Fri 6/27.more

Windham Fireworks

Food vendors and a rockin’ band sure do compliment fireworks nicely. So would you! 7:15pm. Windham, NH, Sat 6/28.more

Wakefield, NH

Admission is free, and cotton candy, ice cream, fried dough, games, and performers are promised! Oh, did I forget about the fireworks? Wakefield, NH, Wed 7/2.more

Summer Concert Series Fireworks

A military orchestra will perform during this celebration, kicking off Independence Day festivities on Friday with a great concert and fireworks! 7:15 pm. Hamden, CT, Fri 6/27.more

Barnum Fireworks

Take a beautiful summer night. Add fireworks! There’s a recipe for a great summer event. 9pm. Bridgeport, CT, Fri 6/27.more

The 2014 CLOA Fireworks Display

Join the fun and celebrate Independence Day inBristol, there will be fireworks! dusk. Bristol, CT, Sat 6/28.more

East Haven Fireworks & Beach Party

This isn’t just your standard day of family fun followed by fireworks event…it’s also at the beach! noon. East Haven, CT, Sat 6/28.more

Vernon, CT (and Rockville, CT)

There are some early fireworks displays in Connecticut this week! Look up and be amazed Tuesday night. dusk? Vernon, CT, Tue 7/1.more

Red, White & Blue Summer Fun Festival

Enjoy the live entertainment and fun activities at the Red, White & Blue Summer Fun Festival. Make sure to stick around for the fireworks! 6-10pm. Bowdoinham, ME, Sat 6/28.more

Point Sebago Resort 4th of July Week

Point Sebago resort has prepared a bunch of events to enjoy during July 4th celebrations. Fun at the beach included! Don’t miss the fireworks! Casco, ME, Sat 6/28–Sat 7/5.more

Eastport, ME

This one is probably the largest celebration in the state of Maine. 10 days of fun filled events for everyone. Includes: A parade, fireworks show, steel band performances, and much more. Eastport, ME, Tue 7/1–Sat 7/5.more

Performance

Review: Smart People

Are we born into stereotypes? This witty and intelligent play explores the idea by exploring the lives of four smart and interesting characters. Boston, MA, Fri 5/23–Sun 6/29.more

Review: Amaluna by Cirque du Soleil

Cirque du Soleil is everyone’s favorite arty circus. Click for our review! Boston, MA, Fri 5/30–Sun 7/6.more

Review: Menopause The Musical

From what I hear, this musical parody is the only thing women will find hilarious about menopause. Set to popular tunes from the past few decades, it does sound more fun than a hotflash. Stoneham, MA, Thu 6/12–Sun 6/29.more

Review: Dancing Wilde

Two of Oscar Wilde’s well-known fairy tales, The Birthday of the Infana and The Young King, get adapted for movement in Dancing Wilde. Boston, MA, Fri 6/13–Sat 6/28.more

Review: Pattern of Life

Explore the realities of drone warfare through the eyes of both a pilot and a villager on the ground, as they come to terms with the death of a young boy. Boston, MA, Sat 6/14–Sun 6/29.more

‘Melting in Madras’ and ‘Monocular Man’: Double Feature

If you’ve ever considered a spiritual journey through India, definitely check out this performance to get the skinny on all that is good and bad. Boston, MA, Thu 6/26–Sat 6/28.more

Review: Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well and Living in Paris

The name of this show may be a mouthful, but it is the lyrics of this Belgian genius’s world-famous songs that will truly capture your attention. Gloucester, MA, Thu 6/12–Sun 7/6.more

Travel

Lost River Gorge Evening Lantern Tours

Experience the caves and gorges of Lost River under a new light…attached to your forehead. That’s right, it’s a nighttime lantern walk, and it ends with s’mores. North Woodstock, NH, Sat 6/7–Sat 6/28.more

DockDogs Canine Competition

Wait, you’ve never been to a weekend of international dock jumping, canine aquatics and performance sports for dogs? Bow WOW! 8:30am-5pm. North Conway, NH, Sat 6/28–Sun 6/29.more

Family Night at the Summit

A family mini golf course scramble for prizes? This definitely sounds fun, and they even throw in a free round of mini golf. Newbury, NH, Tue 7/1.more

Narragansett Fine Art Festival

OK, this art festival is basically a huge marketplace for art exhibitors. But hey, proceeds help local students keep up the good work. It’s called FINE ART because you won’t find any crafts, clothing or jewelry. 9-5pm. Narragansett, RI, Sat 6/28–Sun 6/29.more

Oakland Beach Tuesday Cruise Night

This is a car show, with food, a DJ.. and family fun. Plus, funds raised go right back into the community. 4-8pm. Warwick, RI, Tue 7/1.more

International Festival of Arts and Ideas

This festival features a series of performances, across New Haven, most of which are free! Enjoy the arts and activities, and come away with new ideas about the world around us. New Haven, CT, Sat 6/14–Sat 6/28.more

Barnum Festival

With three parades, competitions, fireworks and concerts, the Barnum Festival has something for everyone during this two week celebration! Bridgeport, CT, Sat 6/14–Sun 6/29.more

Midsummer Fantasy Renaissance Faire

Magic shows, comedy, live combat, and fire dancing! You’re encouraged to dress as your favorite fantasy being and play along too. 11-6:30pm. Ansonia, CT, Sat 6/21–Sun 7/6.more

Wooden Boat Show

More than 100 wooden boats of all sizes will be on display, but you’ll get to build your own as well! Lots of supplies for sale and other fun things to do. 9-5pm. Mystic, CT, Fri 6/27–Sun 6/29.more

Mystic Blues Festival

3 days of blues music! Grammy Winners and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees will be performing, so it’s going to be good! Mystic, CT, Fri 6/27–Sun 6/29.more

New Haven Irish Festival

Don’t miss the New Haven Feis at this festival, full of irish music, dancing, and soda bread competition. Dance a jig and immerse yourself in Irish culture! North Haven, CT, Sun 6/29.more

Midsummer Mozart

One great way to end a long summer’s day? A night of Mozart’s masterpieces. 7:30pm. Simsbury, CT, Fri 6/27.more

Trumbull Day

The days starts with a carnival and games, but ends with a huge fireworks display! Plenty of music and food as well. noon-11pm. Trumbull, CT, Sat 6/28.more

Summer Concert Series

The best dance hits of all time are promised at this installment of Scarborough’s Summer Concert Series. Get off your seat and on your feet! Scarborough, ME, Thu 6/26–Thu 7/31.more

Fireworks in the Square

Fireworks every Thursday evening from 6/26 to 8/21! Special display for Independence Day 7/4. Enjoy! Thursdays, 9:45pm. Old Orchard Beach, ME, Thu 6/26–Thu 8/21.more

Strawberry Festival and Craft Fair

Strawberries and shortcake are the stars of this festival, but there is lots of other entertainment, including music and food! 9am-4pm. South Berwick, ME, Sat 6/28.more

Whatever Family Festival & Kids Day in Capitol Park

The Whatever Festival probably has whatever it is your family is looking for, from balloons and a dunk tank to a pizza competition! It all culminates in a 4th of July fireworks show! Augusta, ME, Wed 6/18–Fri 7/4.more

Windjammer Days

Fireworks, a boat and land parade, a roaming crew of pirates and other fun events will be happening during Windjammer Days. Sounds like fun! Boothbay Harbor, ME, Sun 6/22–Sat 6/28.more

Maine Festival of American Music

This 4-day festival revolves around American music, specifically chamber music. It sounds a bit religious but not too much. New Gloucester, ME, Wed 6/25–Sat 6/28.more

The Greek Festival

Get your Greek on at this three day festival full of all things Grecian, including culture, dance, music, and of course, food. Portland, ME, Thu 6/26–Sat 6/28.more

Standish Summer Spectacular

Here’s a fun, local festival celebrating the community through song, dance, food, and to top it all off, fireworks! Standish, ME, Thu 6/26–Sat 6/28.more

La Kermesse Franco-Americaine

Who will win La Kermesse Idol? Find out during this four day festival that includes crafts and vendors, fun activities, food, and FIREWORKS! Biddeford, ME, Thu 6/26–Sun 6/29.more

Maine Antique Tractor Club

Check out the skillet and hammer throwing contests, drool over the pies, and of course all the tractors and tractor pulling you can handle. Farmington, ME, Fri 6/27–Sun 6/29.more

Strawberry Festival and Living History Day

Not many strawberry specials include mansion tours, a one-room schoolhouse, and old-fashioned games. That, my friends, is whipped cream on top! 10-4pm. Livermore, ME, Sat 6/28.more

Poland Spring Heritage Day

Watch the Poland Fire & Rescue Squad exhibit, or spend the whole day eating the goodies available at the festival. There will be live music, and games for kids. Poland Spring, ME, Sat 6/28.more

Kingfield POPS Festival of the Arts & Concert

Here’s a POPS concert feauring a Grammy award winning conductor, and a legend in the American Folk world. Kingfield, ME, Sat 6/28.more

Saco Spirit Sidewalk Art Festival

Ok, so maybe this is just vendors and artisans selling their wares. But, there sure are a lot of them! Saco, ME, Sat 6/28.more

Maine Antique Power Show

An engine show, flea market, and lots of fun historic exhibits will have you feeling the power! Antique power, maybe, but what’s wrong with that? Skowhegan, ME, Sat 6/28.more

South Berwick Strawberry Festival

There will be shortcakes for everyone, and when you’ve had your fill of strawberries, check out the artisans and fun entertainment. South Berwick, ME, Sat 6/28.more

UrbanRAID Maine

You’ll have to run, crawl, climb, and scramble your way through this challenging obstacle course, but you’ll be rewarded at the post party with music and food! Portland, ME, Sat 6/28.more

Maple Meadow Farm Festival

This event features the 5K Milk Run, bluegrass performances, a tractor display and a craft market. Check out the draft team farming techniques! 10-5pm. Mapleton, ME, Sat 6/28–Sun 6/29.more

Kennebunk Old Home Week

As far as kicking off an ‘Old Home’ Week goes, a parade, petting zoo, craft fair and family activies sounds like a good way to go! Kennebunk, ME, Sat 6/28–Thu 7/3.more

Bowdoin International Music Festival

Get ready, this season is about to kick off a summer with more than 100 concerts in store for all classical music lovers. visit their website for a list of performances. Brunswick, ME, Sat 6/28–Sat 8/9.more

Bar Harbor Music Festival

Variety is the word that defines this music festival! Find string orchestra, jazz, brass, and even Opera concerts, featuring the best up and coming performers. Bar Harbor, ME, Sun 6/29–Sun 7/27.more

‘Stolen Mojo’ concert cruise aboard The Casablanca

Cruise beautiful Casco Bay to the sounds of ‘Stolen Mojo’. Don’t rock the boat just because the boat is rocking! 7-10pm. Portland, ME, Thu 7/3.more

Vermont Quilt Festival

This is New England’s oldest and largest quilt event, so they claim. You get the chance to buy stuff, of course, and see some amazing quilts! Essex Junction, VT, Fri 6/27–Sun 6/29.more

Native American Encampment

Tribal members will share songs, drumming, dancing, games, food preparation, and other life skills at this fun and historical encampment! Vergennes, VT, Sat 6/28–Sun 6/29.more

Vermont Summer Festival Horse Show

Wow! This is a full six weeks of Top Equestrian Competition! Watch beautiful horses racing and jumping, hit the boutiques, and enjoy a delicious meal. East Dorset, VT, Wed 7/2–Sun 8/10.more

Outdoor Theatre & More

Outdoor Theatre & More – click map above to set region	Mon 6/23	Tue 6/24	Wed 6/25	Thu 6/26	Fri 6/27	Sat 6/28	Sun 6/29	Mon 6/30
Salsa in the ParkBoston, MA Mondays at 6-9pm. Blackstone Community Center	M							M
Sunday Parkland GamesCambridge, MA Sundays at 3:30-6pm. The parklands along Memorial Drive near the Weeks Footbridge							S
Charles River Conservancy Parkland GamesAllston, MA Sundays at 3:30-6pm. Memorial Drive at JFK Street							S
Jacob’s Pillow “Inside/Out” PerformancesBecket, MA Wednesdays – Saturdays at 6:15pm. Henry J. Leir Stage at the breathtaking Marcia and Seymour Simon Performance Space, 413-243-0745.			W	R	F	S
Plays in the Park (for kids)Boston, MA Fridays at 11:45am and 1:30pm. Georges Island, 617-223-8666.				R	?
Burlington Children’s ShowsBurlington, MA Mondays 6:30pm on town common, Thursdays 1pm at Simonds Park. Various, 781-270-1695.	M							M
A Midsummer Night’s DreamEaston, MA 7pm. Borderland State Park, 617-294-9722.						S
WBAF Summer Theatre: CabaretWest Boylston, MA Wednesdays at 6:30-8pm. West Boylston Middle High School Auditorium			W
Amesbury Days Theatre in the OpenAmesbury, MA 4pm. Millyard Amphitheater						S
A Midsummer Night’s DreamLenox, MA 7:30pm. 2 Plunkett Street						S
Shakespeare on the SoundRowayton, CT 7:30pm; NO Monday performances. Pinkney Park		T	W	R	F	S	S
Summer Evenings at Treworgy PlanetariumMystic, CT Fridays at 8:30pm. Treworgy Planetarium, 75 Greenmanville Ave					F
Summer Theatre Festival at Waveny ParkCanaan, CT Outdoors. Mostly 8pm, but some daytimes too. Different plays, all under an open air tent theatre. This year: South Pacific, Grease, The Little Mermaid, The Cat in the Hat and Pinkalicious! Call for exact dates/performances. Waveny Park, 203-966-4634.				R	F	S	S
Family CampfiresFranklin, CT 7pm. Blue Slope, 138 Blue Hill Road, 860-642-6413.				R
Ocean Beach Park Classic Car Cruise NightNew London, CT Mondays at 6pm. Ocean Beach Park	M							M
Fireworks In The SquareOld Orchard Beach, ME Thursdays at 9:45pm approx. The Pier, 2 Old Orchard St				R

Outdoor Movie

Outdoor Movies – click map above to set region	Mon 6/23	Tue 6/24	Wed 6/25	Thu 6/26	Fri 6/27	Sat 6/28	Sun 6/29	Mon 6/30
Burlington Family Movies on the CommonBurlington, MA Wednesdays; movies start at dusk. Town Common			W
Movie Nights at the BeachRevere, MA Thursdays (except 6/27), movies at dusk. Revere Beach, 781-286-8190.					F
Winthrop Movies in the ParkWinthrop, MA various times. Ingleside Park, 617-846-8243.						S
Crafts & Movie NightDanvers, MA Crafts at 7pm – movie at 8pm; rain date: 6/30. Glen Magna Farms, Ingersoll Street	M
Movies at Lynch ParkBeverly, MA Sundays (except 8/9); various time. Lynch Park							S
Movies with the StarsMansfield, MA Times vary, check town website. South Common			W
Easthampton Arts in the ParkEasthampton, MA Fridays (except 7/19) at 6:30-8pm. Millside Park, 2 Ferry St, (413) 529-1440.					F
America’s Music: A Film History of Our Popular Music from Blues to Bluegrass to BroadwayProvidence, RI Tuesdays at 6pm. Providence Public Library		T
Movies on the BlockProvidence, RI Thursdays at 7:30pm. Westminster St at Union St				R
Beach Blanket Movie at SunsetNew London, CT sunset.		T

Boston’s concert season is rocking this year! Some of the concerts in Boston you can get tickets to online include John Legend at the Blue Hills Bank Pavilion, Fleetwood Mac, teen superstar Justin Bieber and even Tom Petty at Fenway Park. Boston seems to always have lots of events going on, even stuff for the kids like Disney on Ice Frozen at the Fleet Center.

Outdoor Music

Outdoor Music – click map above to set region	Mon 6/23	Tue 6/24	Wed 6/25	Thu 6/26	Fri 6/27	Sat 6/28	Sun 6/29	Mon 6/30
Downtown Boston Brass strolling musiciansBoston, MA Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 12nn-2pm. Downtown Crossing		T	W		F
Club Passim Summer Concert SeriesCambridge, MA Thursdays at 1pm. 47 Palmer St.				R
Summer Music Series in Norman Leventhal ParkBoston, MA Tuesdays and Thursdays 12nn-2pm. Post Office Square, 617-482-2139.		T		R
Kendall Square Concert SeriesCambridge, MA 12-1:30pm. North Plaza, 300 Athenaeum Street, 617 577-7354.				R
Concerts in the Courtyard at Boston Public LibraryBoston, MA Wednesdays at 6pm & Fridays at 12:30pm. Central Library in Copley Square, 617-536-5400.			W		F
Titus Sparrow Park Summer Concert SeriesBoston, MA Wednesdays at 6:30pm. Titus Sparrow Park, South End, 617-918-5289.			W
Summer in the City Entertainment at Boston Harbor HotelBoston, MA 6-10pm. Rowes Wharf, Boston Harbor Hotel	M	T	W	R	F	S	S	M
Burlington Summer ConcertsBurlington, MA Tuesdays at 6:30pm. Town Common		T
Summer Concert Series at DedhamDedham, MA 7pm. Endicott Estate Lawn, 781-329-9118.			W
Hudson Summer Concerts – Wood ParkHudson, MA Wednesdays at 6-9pm. Wood Park, Park Street			W
Concerts on the Green, FraminghamFramingham, MA Fridays at 6:30-8:30pm. Village Green at Framingham Center, 508-532-5960 ask for “Building Services”-.					F
Lexington Bicentennial Band Summer Concert SeriesLexington, MA 7:15pm. Hastings Park Bandstand, Worthen Road at Old Mass Ave, 781-862-0500 x707.		T
Wellesley’s Free Concert SeriesWellesley, MA Wednesdays; no time listed. Town Hall Green			W
Concerts on the CommonFitchburg, MA Thursdays at 7:30pm ; no performance on 7/24. Upper Common				R
Hudson Summer Concerts – Cellucci ParkHudson, MA Thursdays 12pm. Cellucci Park, 37 South Street				R
Outdoor Concert at the Sampas PavillionLowell, MA Mondays 7pm. Sampas Pavilion	M							M
Middlesex Concert Band RehearsalsWakefield, MA 2014:Thursdays 7:30-9:30pm. Church, 8 Lafayette St				R
Sunday Concerts in the ShellBeverly, MA Sundays at 6-8pm. Lynch Park							S
Sundays in Patton ParkHamilton, MA 5-7pm. Patton Park, Rt 1A, 978-468-4818.							S
Lowell Summer Music SeriesLowell, MA 7:30pm (except 7/25 – 7/27 at various times; 9/6 at 10am). Boarding House Park					F	S
Concerts on the CommonBeverly, MA Sundays at 6-8pm. Beverly Common							S
Berklee Stars at South Shore ConservatoryHingham, MA Fridays at 8pm. Carr Amphitheater, One Conservatory Drive					F
The Summer of BrewsterPlymouth, MA Saturdays at 6pm. Hedge House Lawn						S
Acoustic Nights Concert SeriesPlymouth, MA no time listed. Hedge House Lawn						S
Summer Concert Series at DartmouthDartmouth, MA 6:30-8:30pm. Apponagansett Park			W
Foxboro Jaycees ConcertsFoxboro, MA Thursdays, except 6/11; 7-9pm. Foxboro Common				R
Westport Rivers Winery Concert SeriesWestport, MA 6-8pm. 417 Hixbridge Rd, 508-636-3423.					F
Musical Mondays at FeatherstoneMartha’s Vinyard, MA Mondays at 6:30pm. Featherstone	M							M
Sharon Bands Summer Concert SeriesSharon, MA Various times. Various Locations							S
Blackstone Valley Community Concert BandWorcester, MA Various times & locations. Various			W				S
Hopedale Summer Band Concert SeriesHopedale, MA Wednesdays at 7-9pm. Hopedale Town Park Bandstand, 508-473-8439.			W
Grille on the HillWorcester, MA Thursday at 6 – 8pm. Worcester Common, 508-799-1400 x3.				R
Family Night at the BandstandMilford, MA 6:30pm ; no lineup yet. Milford Town Park, Congress St at Walnut Street, 508-478-5924.		T
Sunday Night Concerts at WestfieldWestfield, MA Sundays at 6-8pm. Stanley Park							S
Musical Moments In Amelia’s GardenWestfield, MA Tuesdays at 6:30pm. 21 South Broad Street		T
Easthampton Arts in the ParkEasthampton, MA Fridays 6:30-8pm. Millside Park, 2 Ferry St					F
Sunday Night ConcertsWestfield, MA 6-8pm. Beveridge Pavilion Annex, 413-568-9312 x100.							S
Concerts at Windsor LakeNorth Adams, MA Wednesdays at 6:30pm. Windsor Lake, 413-664-6180.			W
Summer Concert Series – OstervilleOsterville, MA Thursdays at 6-7pm. Library Lawn				R
Sundown Concerts at Fruitland MuseumsHarvard, MA Thursdays at 7:15pm. 102 Prospect Hill Road, 978-456-3924.				R
Concerts in the ParksGardner, MA Saturdays at 6pm. Monument Park						S
Friday Night Concert SeriesProvidence, RI Fridays 7:30pm. Waterplace Park					F
Apponaug Area Improvement Assoc. ConcertWarwick, RI Thursdays at 6:30-9pm. Warwick City Hall, 3275 Post Road				R
North Kingstown Concert SeriesNorth Kingstown, RI Tuesdays 7pm. Various		T
Sunset Celebrations at Fort AdamsNewport, RI Sunday at 2-8pm. Fort Adams State Park							S
July 4th Concert SeriesBristol, RI 6:30pm. Independence Park	M	T	W	R	F	S	S	M
Monday Night Summer Concerts at Marina ParkSouth Kingstown, RI Mondays at 6:30pm. Marina Park								M
Concerts under the ElmsProvidence, RI Thursdays at 6:30pm. John Brown House Museum				R
Concerts Under the ElmsProvidence, RI Thursdays at 6:30pm. John Brown House Museum				R
Wakefield Concert Band Concert SeriesSouth Kingstown, RI 2014:Mondays at 6:30-7:30pm. Marina Park								M
Music All Around Town at Cranston, RICranston, RI 6:30pm. William Hall Library, 1825 Broad St				R
Waterville Concert SeriesWaterville Valley, NH Various times. Various						S
Merrimack Concert AssociationMerrimack, NH Wednesdays at 6:30-8:30pm except 7/3. Abbie Griffin Park Bandstand			W
Haddad Bandstand Concerts on Sargent CommonNew London, NH No time listed. Whipple Memorial Town Hall, 603-526-4821.					F
Concert Series on the GreenAmherst, NH Tuesdays at 7pm. Village Green		T
Henniker Summer Concert SeriesHenniker, NH 2014:Every Tuesday night at 7pm with a BONUS concert on THURSDAY JULY 17th AT 7:30pm. Bandstand, Community Park, Main St.		T
Saint-Gaudens Summer Concert SeriesCornish, NH Sundays at 2pm. Little Studio, Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site							S
Summer in the Street – PortsmouthPortsmouth, NH 5-9:30pm. Pleasant Street						S
Gilford Community Band Concert SeriesGilford, NH Wednesdays at 7:30pm (Except 8/23 at 8pm). Gilford Village Field Weeks Bandstand			W
Canobie Talent Search at Canobie Lake ParkSalem, NH no time listed. Canobie Lake Park, 603.893.3506.				R
Bandstand ConcertsHampton Falls, NH Wednesdays (except 9/1) at various times. Town Common			W
Friends of Stark Park Concert SeriesManchester, NH Sundays 2-4pm.							S
Mondays on Lebanon CommonLebanon, NH Mondays at 7pm. Colburn Park								M
The Summer Music Series at The Governor’s InnRochester, NH various times. Rochester Common, 603-332-4120.				R	F	S	S
Ocean Beach Park Music SeriesNew London, CT Variety of cruise nights, magic, live music. Ocean Beach Park	M							M
Music on the GreenSouthington, CT Wednesdays at 7-9pm. Downtown Southington			W
Summer Concerts at IvesDanbury, CT various times. Ives Concert Park, 43 Lake Avenue Extension						S
Summer Concerts at the Sherman Green GazeboFairfield, CT various times. Sherman Green Gazebo							S
Music Under the StarsNorth Haven, CT Tuesdays at 7pm. North Haven Town Green, 203-331-4120.		T
Bloomfield Summer Concerts on the GreenBloomfield, CT Thursdays at 7pm. Bloomfield Town Hall Green, 860-243-2923.				R
West Haven Summer ConcertsWest Haven, CT Fridays 7-9pm. Old Grove Park / West Haven Green					F
Concerts in the ParkThompson, CT 7-8:30pm. Riverside Park						S
Manchster Bandshell SeriesManchester, CT 7pm.			W
Music Under the StarsNorth Haven, CT Tuesdays at 7pm. Town Green		T
Summer Concerts at TrumbullTrumbull, CT Tuesdays at 7pm. Town Hall Gazebo		T
Summer Concert Series at TorringtonTorrington, CT Tuesdays and Fridays at 7pm except for 8/16 (Saturday). Coe Memorial Park, Civic Center, 860-489-2274.		T			F
Summer SoundWaves Concert SeriesGroton, CT Thursday at 6 – 8pm. Esker Point Beach				R
Summer Nights by Harbor Lights Concert SeriesMilford, CT Fridays at 7pm. Rotary Pavilion at Fowler Field, 203-878-0681.					F
Summer Concert Series at ThomastonThomaston, CT Mondays at 7pm. Seth Thomas Park, South Main St	M							M
Norwalk Parks Concert ScheduleNorwalk, CT Fridays at 7pm. Calf Pasture Beach, 203-854-7806.					F
Summer Concert Series at the Veterans Memorial ParkWatertown, CT Wednesdays at 7pm. Veterans’ Memorial Park, 570 Nova Scotia Hill Road			W
Branford Jazz on the Green SeriesBranford, CT Thursdays at 6:30pm. Branford Town Green				R
Summer Concert at Dickinson ParkNewtown, CT Tuesdays at 12:30pm. Dickinson Memorial Park		T
Summer Concert SeriesRocky Hill, CT Thursdays (except 8/6) at 6:30-8:30pm. Veterans Memorial Amphitheater, Elm Ridge Park, 860-258-2772.				R
Town Band ConcertsGlastonbury, CT Sundays at 7pm. Hubbard Green							S
Summer Concert Series at BristolBristol, CT Tuesdays at 7-8:30pm. Rockwell Park		T
Summer Concert Series at Greenwich, CTGreenwich, CT 204: Wednesdays at 7:15-8:45pm. Roger Sherman Baldwin Park, 203-861-6100.			W
Kennebunk Weekly Concerts in the ParkKennebunk, ME Wednesdays 6:30-7:30pm. Lafayette Park, Storer St.			W
Summer Concerts at Norcross PointWinthrop, ME no time listed yet. Off Bowdoin/Memorial							S
Yarmouth Summer Art SeriesYarmouth, ME Wednesdays at 6pm ; raindate is Thursday. Royal River Park			W
Summer Concert Series at Wells Harbor ParkWells, ME Saturdays at 6:30pm. Wells Harbor Park						S
Poland Spring Annual Summer Concert SeriesPoland Spring, ME Mondays (except 8/26) at 7pm. 37 Preservation Way	M							M
Enosburgh Town Band TuesdaysEnosburgh, VT Tuesdays at 7:30-8:30pm. Lincoln park		T
Island Pond’s Friday Night LiveIsland Pond, VT 6-10pm. Pavilion Park					F

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