Aug 27-Sep 3, 2012: Creative events + Johnny’s new pranks website
08/26/12 by
Johnny Monsarrat
Giveaways
La Gondola – ticket giveaway
Providence, RI
I’m giving away 3 gondola trips in Providence! Trips fit 2 to 6 people and come with live accordion, mandolin, and guitar. Wow! That’s romantic. Or great for the family. Email johnny@eventsinsider.com to win.,
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Rik Emmett (Triumph) giveaway
Foxborough, MA
Guitarist Rik Emmett is in 3 music halls of fame. Come out to see him, and I’m giving away two pairs of tickets! Email johnny@eventsinsider.com to win. 8pm.,
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King Richard’s Faire giveaway
Carver, MA
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I have two pairs of tickets to give away for King Richard’s Faire, the Renaissance or possibly medieval festival with stage acts for adults and kids, jousting, circus acts, and more. It’s the biggest Ren Faire close to Boston. Email johnny@eventsinsider.com to win!,
Carver, MA
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Get the 2012 New England Guide
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Mention my website to friends and get my 2012 New England Guide, with 700 off-beat destinations including dinosaur footprints, zoos, ziplines, where to go stargazing, and where to find an indoor water park in December!,
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Vote for me! Takes 30 seconds!
Cambridge, MA
Please vote for me (and nobody else!) so I can lecture at Mass Innovation Nights and spread the word on my free mobile app that is Boston’s largest list of high-tech and business networking events!,
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Boston’s Largest High-Tech / Business Calendar
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Do you network? Find Boston’s largest calendar of high-tech and business networking events in my free mobile app!,
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Parkour Charity Jam
Cambridge, MA
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Did you see that chase in Casino Royale through the construction yard where the badguy jumped over everything? That’s “parkour”, and a local group is holding a demonstration in both Amherst and Cambridge!,
Cambridge, MA
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Laser Lights at the Frog Pond
Boston, MA
A laser light show with music on Boston Common over Frog Pond? Get me there! 7:30pm.,
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Outdoor Shakespeare and Shostakovich
Boston, MA
Excerpts from the best of Shakespeare along to classical music. Sounds serious and arty, but it’s outdoors — bound to be accessible and fun for all. 7pm.,
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Wolf Hollow – Full Moon Howl
Ipswich, MA
Trust me: SEE THIS! You get to “meet” and howl along with real wolves at night. 6pm.,
Ipswich, MA
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Marlborough, MA – Labor Day parade
Marlborough, MA
This one claims to be the largest Labor Day parade in New England. Riiiiiight because the rest of us hold our parades on Memorial Day, July 4th, and Veterans Day. 12pm. Lincoln St. to Broad St. Main St. to S. Bolton St.,
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Anunah Hill Days (Stargazing Weekend)
Cummington, MA
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I saw this last year and the people were great! 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.,
Cummington, MA
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World War II Day at Battleship Cove
Fall River, MA
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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.,
Fall River, MA
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New England Elvis Festival
Manchester, NH
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Speaking of modern re-enactments: it’s 20 Elvis impersonators, I mean, “tribute artists”. And much of the festival is free!,
Manchester, NH
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Plymouth Airshow
Plymouth, MA
The coast guard has airplanes? See ’em fly at this airplane show! 9:30am-4pm.,
Plymouth, MA
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Charlton Old Home Day Parade
Charlton, MA
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Frog jumping contest, lumberjack contest, oh! And a soap box derby! There’s a lot to see at this small town festival.,
Charlton, MA
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Johnny’s nice pranks website
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My friends and I like to play nice pranks. Now I have them all up on a website! Check it out and please blog about it.,
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Johnny trapped on a mountain at night
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Once I was trapped on a mountain at night, with 90 minutes before complete darkness would leave me blind. Check out my new website and please blog about it!,
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Outdoor concerts!
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No one else lists more outdoor New England concerts! I track 332 different concert series with more than 3000 shows, and most of them are free. To see them, go to Events INSIDER, select your region on the map, and then scroll all the way to the bottom.,
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Outdoor Theatre!
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I list more outdoor theatre than anyone else in New England! I track 75 performance series. That’s more than 600 shows, some of which are free! To see them, go to Events INSIDER, select your region on the map, and then scroll all the way to the bottom.,
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Outdoor movies!
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Nobody lists more outdoor movies in New England! I track 97 different series with more than 400 shows, and most of them are free! To see them, go to Events INSIDER, select your region on the map, and then scroll all the way to the bottom.,
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Corn mazes!
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I also track 42 cornfield mazes in New England, many of which have events at night! To see them, go to Events INSIDER, select your region on the map, and then scroll all the way to th e bottom.,
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Boston Tattoo Convention
Boston, MA
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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, MA
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Family Fun Days at OSV
Sturbridge, MA
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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!,
Sturbridge, MA
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Bread and Roses Festival
Lawrence, MA
This music and dance festival celebrates a famous labor strike in American history, with trolley tours, Irish dancers, Cambodian dancers, and other stage performers. See a “power loom”! 10:30am-5pm.,
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Gloucester Schooner Festival
Gloucester, MA
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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, MA
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Seakonke Wampanoag Tride Annual Pow-wow
Rehoboth, MA
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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. They have a ring of vendors and ethnic music and dance, including participatory. It’s small but a wonderful chance to learn.,
Rehoboth, MA
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Rhythm and Roots Festival
Charlestown, RI
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Hugh Laurie, the actor from House and Jeeves & Wooster, stars in this music festival! Camp the whole weekend, they have 4 stages, 2 dance floors, an entire stage for kids, and a Mardi Gras parade. Hosted by four time Grammy Nominees!,
Charlestown, RI
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Charlestown, RI
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Stratford North Country ATV Challenge/Obstacle Course
This Week’s Free Fun Fridays
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Get free admission this week at the JFK Library & Museum, Plimoth Plantation, The Discovery Museums, Mass MoCA, and Ecotarium. I love all of these locations! Plimoth Plantation is outdoorsy and probably my pick. But you have to visit Mass MoCA sometime too.,
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Science on the Street
Boston, MA
I’m not really sure what this is, but apparently they’ll demonstrate sciency stuff for kids in Fenway.,
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Bread & Puppet Returns to Cambridge Common
Hyde Park Jazz Fest
Hyde Park, MA
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! 2-6pm.,
Hyde Park, MA
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Spencer Fair
Spencer, MA
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This claims to be the largest agricultural fair in central Massachusetts. They feature a demolition derby, racing pigs, birds of prey, martial arts, frisbee-catching dogs, giant pumpkin contest, a Beatles tribute wow! And a lot more. Maybe they really are the largest.,
Spencer, MA
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Blandford Fair
Blandford, MA
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Find ‘racing pigs’, chainsaw carving, a horseshoes tournament, and a lot more at this major agrictultural fest.,
Blandford, MA
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Three County Fair
Northampton, MA
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A tradition since 1818, this fair features a demolition derby, roller derby, grannies racing pigs, horse/oxen pulls, battle of the bands and CHRISTMAS IN SEPTEMBER! This smorgasbord of a fair has something for everyone.,
Northampton, MA
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Northampton, MA
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Hopkinton State Fair
Contoocook, NH
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And this one includes the Fiesta Shows traveling carnival and a professional carving sand sculptures. Ooh! And a demolition derby.,
Contoocook, NH
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Contoocook, NH
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Boston Comedy Arts Festival
Cambridge, MA
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My favorite comedy club brings in comedians from all over the nation for this annual event. Although it’s really a performance series, not a festival, they do offer workshops.,
Cambridge, MA
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KONE Monthly Kite Flying
Nahant, MA
Kite hobbyists are friendly people! Learn to fly a stunt kite with two strings and see some wonderfully creative homemade kites in various shapes, like a giant lobster.,
Nahant, MA
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Cape Cod Festival of Magic
South Yarmouth, MA
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More than a series of performances, you can socialize with the performers and hear how to make your own magic!,
South Yarmouth, MA
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South Yarmouth, MA
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Evening Canoe Trip – Full Moon
South Wellfleet, MA
I’ve never been on a canoe trip at night, but I have to believe it’s wonderfully serene. 7-9:30pm.,
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Dream Cruise Car Show
Falmouth, MA
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A parade of cars you can’t buy in a place you can’t afford. Go dream and take part in the lobster bake.,
Falmouth, MA
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Falmouth, MA
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Pick You Own Apples – Where to Go
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Somehow I found this list of apple picking locations in Massachusetts. My favorite? Davis Farmland.,
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Brimfield Antiques Festival (Fall)
Brimfield, MA
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Think antique shop on steroids. They have more than a mile of vendors. It’s the largest in New England and I’m sure it’s great if you’re an antique. Antique collector, I mean. Off of Rt 20. Bag pipers, DJ, fire truck rides, car show.,
Brimfield, MA
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Brimfield, MA
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Boston Restaurant Week – Summer
Boston, MA
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A marketing ploy, a tourist event, what’s the difference? Pay $33 and say, this is your DISCOUNTED dinner?,
Boston, MA
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Boston, MA
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Irish Dance Competition at Quassy
Middlebury, CT
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I don’t know if this dance competition will be interesting, but I love this amusement park! Check it out!,
Middlebury, CT
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Grandma’s House – our review
Boston, MA
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A look into the world of Red Riding Hood and the Wolf through the imagination of local playwright, Kevin Kordis. Click for our review!,
Boston, MA
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Woodstock Fair
Woodstock, CT
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See if you can recreate the 60’s. What? That was in New York? Never mind. Here’s a carnival! Live music, chili contest, chocolate pie eating contenst, etc.,
Woodstock, CT
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Woodstock, CT
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Vintage Motorcycle Meet and Antique Aeroplane Show
Owls Head, ME
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I visited this transportation museum last year and it’s remarkable how many perfectly preserved old-timey airplanes and cars they have! Makes this festival your excuse to visit.,
Owls Head, ME
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Owls Head, ME
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Blue Hill Fair
Blue Hill, ME
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Are sheep dog trials when they naughty sheep go on trial before a panel of dogs? This agricultural fair also features ox & horse pulls, racing pigs, lumberjack show, and fireworks!,
Blue Hill, ME
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Blue Hill, ME
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Harmony Free Fair
Capriccio and Festival of Kites
Ogunquit, ME
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This is a two-week arts fest with a kite fest on Sep 8. There’s not a lot of information about the rest of the festival, but I have confirmed that there will be kites.,
Ogunquit, ME
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Ogunquit, ME
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Northeastern Open Atlatl Championship Weekend
Addison, VT
How wacked out is this? The atlatl is an ancient spear, the kind of thing that helped humans hunt mammoths to extinction. Learn to make ’em and see the national championships! Pre-registration required.,
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Champlain Valley Fair
Essex Junction, VT
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The Champlain Valley Fair claims to be the biggest show in Vermont, and it includes a demolition derby, a tractor pull, and a ton of famous names, like the J. Geils Band.,
Essex Junction, VT
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Essex Junction, VT
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Vermont State Fair
Rutland, VT
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This festival has a carnival, live music, and lots of agricultural goodness.,
Rutland, VT
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Rutland, VT
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Northfield Labor Day Celebration
Northfield, VT
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Parade and Salsa Tasting Contest! Another town event with the normal small town festivities like a road race.,
Northfield, VT
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Northfield, VT
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Explore a Shipwreck Without Getting Wet
Vergennes, VT
On either Sep 8 or Sep 22 between 11am and noon go for a “dive” of shipwrecks in Lake Champlain using a Remotely Operated Vehicle. Preregistration required!,
Vergennes, VT
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Vergennes, VT
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Camden Windjammer Festival
Camden, ME
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Do you like old-timey boats? It’s not really my thing, but here you go!,
Camden, ME
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Camden, ME
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New World Festival
Randolph, VT
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
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Labor Day Kite Fly
Burlington, VT
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See stunt kites! See huge animal-shaped kites! Kiters are great people. They will show you how to fly. 10am-4pm.,
Burlington, VT
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Burlington, VT
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Killington Hay Festival
Killington, VT
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Holy crap, bro. They make sculptures out of hay bales and PAINT them!,
Killington, VT
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Killington, VT
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Let me build you a website!
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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.,
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Please support Johnny’s Big Diet
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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, last week I was 300.8, and now I’m down to 298.0. My goal? 210. (I’m 6’4″, so that’s slim.) Please email support to johnny@eventsinsider.com, and thanks!
Outdoor Theatre
| Outdoor Theatre & Other Events – click map above to set region | Mon 8/27 | Tue 8/28 | Wed 8/29 | Thu 8/30 | Fri 8/31 | Sat 9/1 | Sun 9/2 | Mon 9/3 |
| Charles River Conservancy Parkland GamesAllston, MA
Check Facebook page for weather cancellations! Between JFK Street and Western Ave. 2-5pm.
Memorial Drive at JFK Street  |
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| Waterfront Performing Arts SeriesBoston, MA
Tuesdays 6-8pm. Performing arts.
Christopher Columbus Park, 105 Atlantic Ave |
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| Plays in the Park (for kids)Boston, MA
Just for kids. Shows at 11:45am and 1:30pm.
Georges Island, 617-223-8666. |
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| Free outdoor folk dancingBoston, MA
7:30-9:30pm.
Copley Square |
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| Tango by MoonlightCambridge, MA
7:30-11pm.
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| Free outdoor folk dancingCambridge, MA
7:30-9:30pm.
Holyoke Center |
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| The WastelandNewburyport, MA
4pm.
Maudslay State Park, Curzon Mill Rd., 978-465-2572. |
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| Rebel ShakespeareSalem, MA
Various daytimes.
Winter Island |
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| Something at Arrowhead that’s outdoor theatrePittsfield, MA
Starts outdoors & then comes into Melville’s house. 2012: 7:30pm.
780 Holmes Road |
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| One-act WednesdaysNewport, RI
6-7:30pm. If rain, moves indoors.
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| Car Shows on Oakland BeachWarwick, RI
Tuesdays from 5:30pm.
Oakland Beach |
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| Canobie Lake Park FireworksSalem, NH
9:30pm.
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| Elm Shakespeare’s MacbethNew Haven, CT
8pm.
Edgerton Park, 75 Cliff Street |
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| Fireworks at Old Orchard BeachOld Orchard Beach, ME
9:45pm.
The Pier, 2 Old Orchard St |
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Outdoor Movies
| Outdoor Movies – click map above to set region | Mon 8/27 | Tue 8/28 | Wed 8/29 | Thu 8/30 | Fri 8/31 | Sat 9/1 | Sun 9/2 | Mon 9/3 |
| Mayor Menino’s Movie NightBoston, MA
Mondays, 7:45pm.
The Playstead, Franklin Park, Dorchester, 617-635-4505. |
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| Free Family Flicks at Neponset River GreenwayBoston, MA
Tue: Martini Shell, Truman Pkwy, Hyde Park. Thu: Pope John Paul Park, Gallivan Blvd, Dorchester.
Varies, 617-542-7696. |
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| Boston Harbor Hotel’s ‘Summer In The City’Boston, MA
Silver screen and modern classics. Fridays. Free. Start at “dusk”.
70 Rowes Wharf, 617-439-7000. |
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| Screen on the GreenCambridge, MA
Performance at 7pm, then movie.
Various parks, 617-349-6200. |
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| Summer in the City MoviesCambridge, MA
7pm performance, then movie. Rain date 7 days later.
Varies, sometimes Bank at 292 Cambridge St. |
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| City of Somerville Annual Movie SeriesSomerville, MA
Dusk.
Various locations, 617-666-3311. |
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| Movies at Hingham ShipyardHingham, MA
At dusk.
Hingham Shipyard |
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| Movies in the ParkMarion, MA
Wednesdays at 7pm.
Island Wharf |
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| Waterfront Movie SeriesNewburyport, MA
8pm, with 8/29 as a rain date.
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| Movies Under the StarsFalmouth, MA
dusk.
Peg Noonan Park, Main Street, 508-540-7724, 508-487-3424. |
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| Onset Bay Movie Co – Outdoor Movies SeriesOnset, MA
Thursdays at dusk.
The Bandshell, behind 197 Onset Avenue, 508-295-9026. |
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| Monday Night Movies on the BeachHampton Beach, NH
at dusk.
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| Movies on the GreenNorth Conway, NH
activities at 7pm, full dinner menu, film at dusk.
Settlers Green Outlet, Rt 16, 603-356-7031 x10. |
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| Movies in the ParkPortsmouth, NH
July 8:30pm, August 7:45pm.
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| Movies on the BlockProvidence, RI
Thursdays at dusk thru Oct 4.
Westminster St at Union St |
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| Summer FlickersNew London, CT
Wednesday at 8pm.
Hygenic Art Park, 79 Bank St, 860-443-8001. |
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| Levitt PavilionWestport, CT
Mondays! Plus concerts Tue-Sun, daily.
40 Jesup Road |
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| Old Home Week Outdoor MovieKennebunk, ME
at dusk.
, 207-985-5105 or 207-604-1335. |
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Cornfield Mazes
| Cornfield Mazes (Day/Night/Both) – click map above to set region | Mon 8/27 | Tue 8/28 | Wed 8/29 | Thu 8/30 | Fri 8/31 | Sat 9/1 | Sun 9/2 | Mon 9/3 |
| Schartner Farms Corn MazeBolton, MA
Sat-Sun, 10am-5pm. Daytimes only.
211 West Berlin Road, 978-779-0212. |
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| Kimball Farm Haunted MazeHaverhill, MA
Daily 9am-6pm. Some nights to 10pm. October, Haunted. Small but visit nearby Castle of Fear.
780 East Broadway, 978-521-3990. |
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| Davis MegaMaze Halloween Fright NightsSterling, MA
My favorite corn field maze is across the street from a big petting zoo with hayrides, go carts, and apple picking. It’s the best!! They have night mazes with telescopes and Halloween nights with monsters!
145 Redstone Hill |
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| West End Creamery Corn MazeWhitinsville, MA
Sat 11am-6pm, Sun 12-6pm. No nights.
481 Purgatory Road, 508-234-2022. |
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| Mike’s Maze at Warner FarmSunderland, MA
10am-5pm. Last ticket sold at 5pm. Nights 6:30-10pm.
South Main Street, 413-665-8331. |
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| Escobar’s Highland Farm Corn MazePortsmouth, RI
10am-dusk except Fri (3:30pm), Sun (11am). No nights. Pumpkin Fest 9/29. Harry Potter 10/13. Halloween Party 10/27. Often themaize.com is updated earlier than the main website.
251 Middle Road, 401-683-1444. |
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| Beans & Greens Farm Corn MazeGilford, NH
Days 10am-5pm, Nights by reservation only, 8-11pm.
245 Intervale Road, 603-293-2853. |
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| Coppal House Farm Night MazeLee, NH
Daily 10am-5pm in August. Then Wed-Fri 12-5pm, Sat & Sun 10am-5pm. Some nights 7-9pm. Bring a flashlight. Not “haunted”. Huge bonfire. Free cider & donuts.
118 North River Road (Route 155), 603.659.3572. |
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| Beech Hill Farm & Ice Cream StandHopkinton, NH
Daily 11am-dusk. No nights.
107 Beech Hill Road, 603-223-0828. |
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| Buttonwood Farm Corn MazeGriswold, CT
Fri 3pm-dusk, Sat-Sun 10am-dusk thru 10/31. Some nights. 860-608-9530.
471 Shetucket Turnpike, 860-376-4081. |
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| Lyman Orchards Corn MazeMiddlefield, CT
Corn maze but also a SUNFLOWER maze! 4 acres. Trivia challenges. Wed-Fri 3-6pm, Sat-Sun 10am-6pm. No nights.
Routes 147 & 157, 860-349-6015. |
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| Spookfest at Hayes Corn MazeNorth Granby, CT
Website says 2011 but I called to confirm dates. Fri 4-9pm, Sat 12-9pm, Sun 12-6pm. Bring a flashlight.
Hayes Dairy, 151 East St, 860-653-4157. |
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| Fort Hill Farms Corn Maze AdventureThompson, CT
11am-9pm daily. Last ticket sold 7:30pm, BYO flashlights for night time hunts!
, 860-923-3439. |
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| The Great Vermont Corn MazeDanville, VT
Mon-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat-Sun 10am-5pm. Some haunted nights, starting 7:30pm. Haunted attraction has 3 buildings not just the corn maze.
1404 Wheelock Road, 802-748-1399. |
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| Hathaway Farm Corn MazeRutland, VT
Largest in VT.” Sun, Mon, Wed-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-9pm. Nights aren’t “haunted”. Last ticket sold one hour before close. 12-acre maze!
741 Prospect Hill Road, 802.775.2624. |
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Outdoor Music
| Outdoor Music – click map above to set region | Mon 8/27 | Tue 8/28 | Wed 8/29 | Thu 8/30 | Fri 8/31 | Sat 9/1 | Sun 9/2 | Mon 9/3 |
| Payson Park Music FestivalBelmont, MA
June-July 6:45pm, Aug 6:15pm.
Payson Park, 617-993-2760. |
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| Arts on the ArcadeBoston, MA
July 11 – August 29, 2012. Wednesdays 11:00 am – 3:00 pm.
City Hall Plaza |
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| Berklee Jazz on Spectacle IslandBoston, MA
Relax on the porch of Spectacle Island and listen to the jazz of Berklee College of Lukas Pool.
Spectacle Island, 617-223-8108. |
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| WFNX Downtown Boston Block PartiesBoston, MA
5-8pm.
Summer Street, 617-482-2139. |
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| Concerts in the Courtyard at Boston Public LibraryBoston, MA
Fridays 12:30-1:30pm.
Central Library in Copley Square, 617-536-5400. |
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| HarborWalk Sounds & Free ICA NightBoston, MA
Live music outside the ICA, which is free Thursday nights. 6-8:30pm.
Institute for Contemporary Art |
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| Readers Park Concert SeriesBoston, MA
12-2pm.
School St at Washington St, 617-482-2139. |
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| Summer Street Concert SeriesBoston, MA
12-2pm.
Downtown Crossing |
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| Shoppers Park Concert SeriesBoston, MA
12-2pm.
387 Washington St, 617-482-2139. |
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| Landmarks Orchestra Summer ConcertsBoston, MA
7pm. Free.
At the Hatch Shell |
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| MFA Concerts in the CourtyardBoston, MA
7:30pm.
Museum of Fine Arts, 617-369-3189. |
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| Special Live Concerts at Boston Harbor HotelBoston, MA
Beach Party Mondays, Soul on Tuesdays, Oldies on Wednesdays, Blues on Thursdays, 6-10pm.
Rowes Wharf, Boston Harbor Hotel |
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| Summer Music Series in Norman Leventhal ParkBoston, MA
12-2pm.
Post Office Square, 617-482-2139. |
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| Sunday Jazz Brunch on the TerraceBoston, MA
11am-2pm. Might be for restaurant patrons only.
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| Tito Puente Latin Music SeriesBoston, MA
Thu 7pm.
10 Mozart Street (Mozart Park) and 85 West Newton Street (O’Day Park), 617-747-8786. |
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| Titus Sparrow Park Summer Concert SeriesBoston, MA
6:30pm.
Titus Sparrow Park, South End, 617-918-5289. |
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| Club Passim Summer Concert SeriesCambridge, MA
Wed 12-1pm, Thu 1-2pm.
47 Palmer St. |
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| Kendall Square Concert SeriesCambridge, MA
Tue 4:30pm, Thu 12-1:30pm.
300 Athenaeum Street, 617 577-7354. |
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| State Farm Summer Concert SeriesMedford, MA
Wed 7pm. Special Drum Corps concert 6/28.
Bear Creek Park, 781-393-2450. |
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| Wright’s Pond Family ConcertsMedford, MA
Tuesdays 5:30pm.
Wright’s Pond |
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| Music at the Manse Concert SeriesConcord, MA
Most Sundays 2-4pm. And Sep 26.
The Old Manse, 269 Monument Street, 978-369-3909. |
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| Summer Concert SeriesLexington, MA
Fridays 6:30pm.
Lexington Visitors Center, 1875 Massachusetts Ave., 781-862-2480-. |
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| Summer Concert Series at MarlboroughMarlborough, MA
What time? Last year it was 7-9pm.
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| Summer Concerts on the Common, NorwoodNorwood, MA
Sun 7pm.
Town Common, Washington St & Nahatan St |
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| Summer Concert Series at DanversDanvers, MA
6pm.
Danvers Rotary Pavilion, 978-777-0001 x3094. |
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| Castle Hill Summer Picnic ConcertsIpswich, MA
Picnicking at 5pm, then concert 7-9pm. Dancing encouraged. Swing dance lessons on 8/9.
Castle Hill, 978-356-4351 x4015. |
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| SurfSide Live! with FireworksSalisbury, MA
7:30-10pm, followed by fireworks!
Salisbury Beach Center, 3 Broadway Street |
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| Middlesex Concert Band RehearsalsWakefield, MA
Thursdays 7:30pm. In good weather rehearsals are outdoors.
Church, 8 Lafayette St |
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| Outdoor Concert at the Sampas PavillionLowell, MA
7pm except Jazz Concert 4-10pm on Aug 10.
Sampas Pavilion |
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| Mayor’s Summer Concert Series at BrocktonBrockton, MA
6-8pm. The ones at Westgate Mall are indoors.
Various, Recreation 508-580-7860. |
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| Live Music at the Hingham ShipyardHingham, MA
Fridays at 7pm.
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| Wednesday Night ConcertsPlymouth, MA
6:30-9:30pm.
Pilgrim Memorial Park, Water Street |
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| Musician Union ConcertPlymouth, MA
7pm.
Plymouth Waterfront, 781-585-6870. |
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| The Summer of BrewsterPlymouth, MA
12:30pm at Village Landing Marketplace, 170 Water St, and also 6pm at Hedge House Lawn, 126 Water St.
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| Summer Concert Series at DartmouthDartmouth, MA
6:30-8:30pm. $5.
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| Summer Concerts at Children’s BeachNantucket, MA
6-7:15pm.
Children’s Beach |
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| Westport Rivers Winery Concert SeriesWestport, MA
6-8 PM. $10 per car load.
417 Hixbridge Rd, 508-636-3423. |
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| Sterling Summer ConcertsSterling, MA
6-8pm.
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| Sturbridge Summer ConcertsSturbridge, MA
Thursdays 6pm.
Town Common, 508-347-2041. |
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| Alternatives’ Summer Concert SeriesWhitinsville, MA
Thursdays 6-8pm. Indoors if rain.
Alternatives’ Whitin Mill Plaza, 50 Douglas Road, 508-266-6502. |
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| Out to Lunch Concerts on the CommonWorcester, MA
12-2pm.
Worcester Common, 508-799-1400 x3. |
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| Stearns Square City Block ConcertsSpringfield, MA
6:15-9:30pm. Rain or shine.
Stearns Square, 413-781-1591. |
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| Family Concert Series at West SpringfieldWest Springfield, MA
7-8:30pm, except 7/4.
Various |
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| Musical Moments In Amelia’s GardenWestfield, MA
Tue 6:30pm. Rain or shine.
21 South Broad Street |
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| Coop Concerts & MoreGreenfield, MA
Various times.
Greenfield Energy Park, 413-774-9949. |
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| Great Barrington BandstandGreat Barrington, MA
Fridays 5:30-7pm.
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| Concerts in the Park at Buzzards BayBuzzards Bay, MA
6:30-8:30pm.
Park at the Gazebo |
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| Harwich Town Band Free ConcertsHarwich, MA
Tue 7pm.
Brooks Park Band Stand, Harwich Center, Oak St, 508-432-3622. |
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| Summer of Love ConcertsOnset, MA
6:30-9:30pm.
Onset Bandshell |
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| Yarmouth Monday Night ConcertsWest Yarmouth, MA
7pm.
Mattacheese Middle School Bandshell, Higgins Crowell Road, 508-778-1008. |
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| Sundays in Riverway ParkContoocook, NH
Sundays 3pm. Run by Hopkinton, NH?
Lewellen Bandstand in Riverway Park |
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| Own the Night” ConcertGoffstown, NH
7-9pm.
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| Sea Shell Stage at Hampton BeachHampton Beach, NH
7-9:30pm.
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| Henniker Summer Concert SeriesHenniker, NH
Tue 7pm.
Bandstand, Community Park, Main St. |
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| Sunapee Harbor Concert SeriesSunapee, NH
Saturdays 5-7pm.
Flanders Stage, 603-763-4940. |
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| Newbury Harbor Concert SeriesNewbury, NH
Wednesdays 7-9pm.
Ben Mere Bandstand, 603-763-4940 x210. |
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| Sounds on the Souhegan Summer Concert SeriesMilford, NH
7-8:30pm. If rain, Town Hall.
Emerson Park |
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| Bandstand ConcertsNorth Hampton, NH
Various times after 5pm.
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| Prescott Park Arts FestivalPortsmouth, NH
7pm. And 10/11.
Prescot Park, Marcy St at Mechanic St, 603-436-2848. |
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| Field of Dreams ConcertsSalem, NH
6:30pm, except 6/16 from 3-5pm, Kids Celebration 7/21.
Field of Dreams |
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| Saturday Evening Concert SeriesWaterville Valley, NH
Saturday evenings.
Town Square |
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| Summer Concerts at the GazeboNarragansett, RI
Fridays at 6pm.
Gazebo |
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| Sunset Music SeriesNewport, RI
Gee, no times of day on the website.
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| South County Commons Outdoor Summer Concert SeriesSouth Kingstown, RI
6-8pm.
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| Watch Hill Summer Concert SeriesWesterly, RI
Tue 6-8pm. Rain date 2 days later.
Village Green, 401-596-7909. |
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| Summer Music at Clinton Crossing OutletsClinton, CT
12-3pm.
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| Sounds of SummerEast Hartford, CT
Thursdays 6pm.
Town Green, 1047 Main St |
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| Summer SoundsMiddletown, CT
7pm. Part of the arts dept, not rec.
Union Park, South Green, 860-343-6620. |
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| Summer Concert at Dickinson ParkNewtown, CT
6:30-8pm.
Dickinson Memorial Park |
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| Music Under the StarsNorth Haven, CT
7pm.
Town Green |
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| Summer Music FestivalNew Britain, CT
7pm.
Walnut Hill Park Bandshell |
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| Ocean Beach Park Music SeriesNew London, CT
Variety of cruise nights, magic, live music.
Ocean Beach Park |
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| Norwalk Parks Concert ScheduleNorwalk, CT
Mostly 7pm. Rain dates one day later.
Calf Pasture Beach, 203-854-7806. |
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| Music Under the StarsShelton, CT
No times on the website, whadya know.
Gazebo, Huntington Green, 203-331-4120. |
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| Music on the GreenSouthington, CT
7-9pm.
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| Summer Concerts at TrumbullTrumbull, CT
Tuedsays, 7pm.
Town Hall Gazebo |
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| Levitt PavilionWestport, CT
Free outdoor concerts! Sometimes comedy or theatre. Blues & BBQ Sep 1-2.
40 Jesup Road |
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| Free Concerts at Windham, CTWindham, CT
2pm. If rain, school, 123 Quarry St.
Alex Caisse Park, Rt 195 |
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| Outdoor Market and ConcertBangor, ME
5-8pm.
Pickering Square |
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| Poland Spring Annual Summer Concert SeriesPoland Spring, ME
7pm.
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| Summer in the Parks ConcertsPortland, ME
Wed 8pm at Western Prom Park, Thu 12:30pm (thru Aug 9) at Deering Oaks Park & 7pm at Fort Allen Park.
Western Prom Park (mostly) |
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| Summer Concert Series at Wells Harbor ParkWells, ME
6:30pm. 8/25 ChiliFest.
Wells Harbor Park |
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| Friday Night LivIsland Pond, VT
Fridays 6-10pm, with vendors and food.
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| Gazebo Concerts & Music in the MeadowStowe, VT
Wed 12pm, Church, Main St. Tue 7pm at the Helen Day Building. Plus others at various times.
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| Saturdays Under the Stars – Summer Concert SeriesStratton, VT
Mostly 6pm.
Stratton Mountain Ski Resort, 802-297-4FUN. |
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| Brown Bag Concert SeriesWoodstock, VT
12pm.
Woodstock Village Green |
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