Aug 23-31, 2010: Caribbean Carnival, Model Rockets, Air Show, Skydiving Fest, Folk Dance, Love Booth, Colonial Encampment, Corn Maze
08/23/10 by
Johnny Monsarrat
This is it! There are some dribs and drabs in September, but this is the last full-blooded week of outdoor theatre, movies, and music, most of which is free. See the huge list — I track over 300 outdoor summer series, the biggest in New England by more than double — at the very bottom of this post.
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| Boston Carnival (Caribbean Festival) | Sat 8/28 | Boston Metro |
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| It’s carnival time! There’s a parade down MLK Boulevard, Roxbury, MA at 12pm, and a huge block party (j’ouvert), Blue Hill Ave and Morton Street, Mattapan, MA at 5pm. (Not 5am, right, like it’s listed?). Franklin Park, Boston, MA.617-635-3911. more |
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| Love Hangover booth in Copley Square | Sat 8/28 | Boston Metro |
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| This looks fun! Two hosts of a radio show on dating, sex, and relationships are giving free advice to anyone who wants it through a sidewalk booth. My advice would be: if you can’t consistently keep from fighting, it’s not true love. 1-4pm. Copley Square, in front of Trinity Episcopal Church, Boston, MA. more |
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| Pawtucket Arts Fest & Dragonboat Races | Sun 8/15 – Sat 9/4 | Rhode Island |
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| I’ve told you before about the “Pawtucket Arts Festival”, which is not really a festival, but a jumble of various mini-events, but finally the dragonboat races are coming 8/28. School Street Pier, School St., Pawtucket, RI.401-724-2200. more |
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| Fandago | Sat 8/28 | Boston Metro |
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| Mexican song and dance come to Somerville! Bring an instrument and join in the “fandango”. 4-8p.m. Rain date: next day. They’ll have dance lessons and performances, food, art, and a film. Union Square, Somerville, MA. more |
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| Plymouth Waterfront Festival | Sat 8/28 | South Shore |
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| I’ve also been to this one. At first I was ready to assume it would be small & uninteresting. But it’s actually rather large with a great diversity of activities including a carnival, live music, and the Mayflower ship replica. A great excuse to visit Plimoth Plantation and stop by. 10:30am to 7pm. Plymouth, MA. more |
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| Model Rocket Launch at Acton | Sat 8/28 | Metro West |
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| Gee, I haven’t flown a model rocket since I was a kid! I’d love to see this hobby group. Check their other dates if this one doesn’t work for you. 10am-4pm. Field at School Street, Acton, MA. more |
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| Air Show at Pease Air Force Base | Sat 8/28 – Sun 8/29 | New Hampshire |
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| Of course, they’re completely outclassed by this air show with air stunts up above and lots of parked aircraft to see up close on the ground. Portsmouth, NH. more |
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| New England Boogie – Skydiving Festival | Wed 8/25 – Sun 8/29 | Northern Mass |
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| Not enough action for you? This is the largest skydiving event in New England. Up to 300 attend. I would go for viewing — it will be too busy for jumping, and I’ve heard that other skyjump centers are better. 165 Nashua Road, Pepperell, MA.978 433-9222. more |
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| Encampment of Revolutionary War Soldiers at Fort Taber | Sat 8/28 – Sun 8/29 | Southeast Mass | ||
| This week’s awesome historical re-enactment is an entire colonial weekend with a military camp in New Bedford. Sat 9am-9pm, Sun 9am-3pm. Battle demonstrations, live music, and colonial dance Saturday evening. And it’s free! Fort Taber Park at Clark’s Point, New Bedford, MA.508-994-3938. more |
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| Free Folk Dancing with Folk Arts Center of New England | Fri 8/27 | Boston Metro |
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| There’s a farmers Market near the Charles Hotel in Harvard Square from 12pm followed by participatory folk dancing from 7:30-9:30 pm (rain date 8/29). Holyoke Center, 1350 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA.781-438-4389. more |
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| Feast of St. Anthony | Fri 8/27 – Sun 8/29 | Boston Metro |
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| I’ve never been to an Italian Festival, on the assumption it would be too religious. But I’m told they’re really not. They have parades (led by religious icons), sing-a-longs, religious mass, live music, and two “Iron Chef” competitions. Endicott St, Boston, MA.617-523-7024. more |
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| Marshfield Fair | Fri 8/20 – Sun 8/29 | South Shore |
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| But this one’s closer. As well as the usual fair contests, they’ll have a demolition derby, 2 music tents, a carnival, and a “battle of the bands”. My idea: put the bands in the demolition derby cars. Now THAT’s a battle! Route 3A at South River St., Marshfield, MA.781-834-6629. more |
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| North Country Moose Festival | Fri 8/27 – Sun 8/29 | New Hampshire |
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| Looking for an excuse to head up to the hills of New Hampshire? This festival has a car show, helicopter rides, the usual street crafts vendors & food & live music, and moose tours!! I went on one once and we saw meeses!!! How exciting! Main Street, Colebrook, NH. more |
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| Map and Compass | Sat 8/28 | Boston Metro |
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| In this event, you learn to use a map to wander the wilderness. Good if you don’t have good GPS coverage. Call for location, Boston, MA.617-698-1802 x310. more |
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| Davis Farmland’s Megamaze | Sat 8/28 – Sun 8/29 | Worcester | ||
| You really need to visit Davis Megamaze, even though you can’t go into the petting zoo and spray park unless you have kids in tow. 145 Redstone Hill, Sterling, MA.978-422-8888. more |
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| Kimball Farm Corn Maze | Sat 8/28 – Sun 11/7 | Northern Mass |
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| Another corn maze is on the North Shore. I’ve been to this one. It’s smaller, but worth the trip and very creative with clues in the maze! Kimball Farm Corn Maze, 780 East Broadway, Haverhill, MA.978 521-3990. more |
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| Free Fun Fridays: Museum of Science, Boston | Fri 8/27 | Boston Metro |
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| The Museum of Science is free for a day, thanks to the people at Highland Street. Museum of Science, Boston, MA. more |
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| Essex Music Festival | Sat 8/28 | North Shore |
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| This one caught my eye. Visitors are encouraged to bring along an instrument and play, but not if you’re really really bad. And they’ll have participatory dancing. 12-10:30pm. Centennial Grove, Route 22, Essex, MA. more |
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| Model-A Car Show and Family Barbeque | Sat 8/28 | Metro West |
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| This car show is 12-3pm, with live music and barbecue. Yum! Wayside Inn, 72 Wayside Inn Rd, Sudbury, MA.978-443-1776. more |
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| Antique and Classic Boat Festival | Sat 8/28 – Sun 8/29 | North Shore |
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| Or upgrade to classic sailboats, powerboats, and hand-powered craft. Hawthorne Cove Marina, 10 White St, Salem, MA. more |
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| “Shipwreck Dinner” at Winslow House | Sat 8/28 | South Shore |
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| What makes a lecture on history more interesting? Food! Learn about Old Ironsides all professor-like and chomp down some fancy vittles. Marshfield, MA. more |
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| Tavern Talk | Sat 8/28 | Metro West |
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| This one looks more interesting, it’s a re-enactment of colonials talking about current events circa 1774 in a local tavern. And it’s free! 1:30pm and 2:45pm. Hartwell Tavern, Rt. 2A, Lincoln, MA. more |
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| Stories in the Stars | Fri 8/27 | Rhode Island |
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| This one’s my pick though! It’s an outdoor lecture about astronomy where you can see the constellations! 7:30-8:30pm. Register at (401) 949-5454, ext. 3041. Audubon Center, 1401 Hope St, Bristol, RI. more |
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| ZooMoon at Capron Park Zoo | Wed 8/25 | Southern Mass |
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| Here’s another outdoor evening event… at a zoo. Awesome! 6-9pm, and it’s only $6. 201 County St, Attleboro, MA.508-222-3047. more |
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| Annual Tomato Festival | Sat 8/28 | Springfield |
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| This one-food festival is rain or shine and comes with a road race, live music, and homey workshops. 7 Carver St, Granby, MA.413-467-7645. more |
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| Annual Peach Festival & Hoedown | Sun 8/29 | Springfield | ||
| But this one comes with a bbq festival, with live music, hayrides, games, and baking and costume contests! 1-5pm. Smolak Farms, 315 S. Bradford St, Wilbraham, MA.413-599-0010. more |
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| Littleton Palooza | Sat 8/28 | Metro West | ||
| Here’s another festival with no details given! 3-7pm. Littleton, MA. more |
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| Nashua PAL Carnival | Thu 8/26 – Fri 8/27 | New Hampshire |
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| This one’s not described either, but is apparently some kind of “carnival” fundraiser for “PAL”. That could mean anything from a single moonbounce up to a full carnival faire. 5-10pm. Holman Stadium Parking Lot, Nashua, NH. more |
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| Great Waters Folk Festival | Sat 8/28 | New Hampshire |
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| Yet another music festival, with participatory jams and a barn dance. Wolfeboro, NH. more |
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| Newport Arts Festival | Sat 8/28 – Sun 8/29 | Rhode Island | ||
| This festival is nothing special — art vendors and live music — but you’ve got to visit Newport’s cliffwalk and mansions before the warm weather’s gone! Newport Yachting Center, Newport, RI. more |
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| South Boston Italian Pride Night | Wed 8/25 | Boston Metro | ||
| So… is this pride to be Italian, or is this Italian Gay pride? Their calendar just says “activites for all to enjoy”. Put on your leather chaps and go find out! 6pm. Medal of Honor Park, 775 E 1st St, South Boston, MA.617-635-3911. more |
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| Pirate Party at Wenham Museum | Thu 8/26 | North Shore |
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| The good news: it’s a pirate party! The bad news: it’s during work hours. 1-3pm. Rain or Shine. Pre-registration required. Learn fencing, and take part in a model ship battle on the water. Wenham Museum, 132 Main Street, Wenham, MA.978-468-2377. more |
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| Summer Shack’s Hot Dog Eating Contest | Sat 8/28 | Boston Metro |
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| Let me be ‘frank’ — don’t eat 30 hot dogs. Don’t even eat one. But do visit the Boston Harbor Islands! Spectacle Island, Boston, MA. more |
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| Boston Restaurant Week – Summer | Sun 8/15 – Fri 8/27 | Boston Metro |
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| Get cheap eats at the fanciest restaurants. A marketing ploy, a tourist event, what’s the difference? Pay $33 and say, What, this is your DISCOUNTED dinner? Where da IHOP at, yo? Various, Boston, MA. more |
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| Swim with luminous jellyfish off the Cape | Sun 8/15 – Mon 8/30 | Cape Cod |
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| Speaking of illumination, I heard once that you could go swimming amongst harmless bioluminescent jellyfish. So I went to Cape Cod to investigate! Near the end of August, sneak into McGansett Beach, in Falmouth. Or any public beach really. Or boat to Tarpaulin Cove. Choose a calm night, because if there’s a lot of waves there may be too much turbulence to see the jellyfish. They are non-stinging, and small, about the size of a goose egg. The creatures glow when there’s motion in the water, so if you disturb the water, such as jumping off the McGansett Beach dock, you see glowing. You might want to stop into the National Marine Life Center, www.nmic.org, for additional assistance. Let me know if you find them! Falmouth, MA. more |
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| The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) | Tue 8/24 | Boston Metro |
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| Did you know there are more than 40 outdoor summer theatre series in New England, most of which are free? I saw this one last year and it’s literary and funny, definitely worth your time! 6-8pm. Free. Boston’s Christopher Columbus Park, Boston, MA. more |
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| Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night | Sun 8/29 | Lowell | ||
| And this one’s part of Lowell’s summer music series, but it’s theatre. See the big list of outdoor stuff below the blog! Lowell, MA. more |
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| King of the Hill at ImprovBoston | Fri 8/27 | Boston Metro |
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| I’ve seen this show and it was great fun to see two improv teams compete, building comedy out of wacky words shouted out by the audience. Goats! Goatees! Goat tease! 40 Prospect St, Cambridge, MA.617-576-1253. more |
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| Cirque du Soleil | Wed 7/21 – Sun 8/29 | Boston Metro | ||
| I’ve also been to see Cirque du Soleil, and found this production much more accessible than the last one. The performers all pretend to be insects and you’ll find juggling, acrobatics, and clowns. About a third of the acts are mindblowing, which is more than enough to make the show! Big Top at Fan Pier, Boston, MA. more |
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| Harpsichord Performance | Sat 8/28 | Boston Metro |
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| 1-4pm. Live music and commentary on the historical context of this colonial era instrument. Come and go as you please. Old State House, Boston, MA. more |
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| Schemitzun – Native American Festival | Sat 8/28 – Sun 8/29 | Connecticut |
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| This festival has native american arts & crafts, dancing, bull-riding, and singing. It’s just 2 hours away, as close as you can get to Boston and be in Connecticut. I’d love to see some native american dance that isn’t just slowly walking in a circle. Wintechog Hill Road, North Stonington, CT. more |
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| National Fife & Drum Muster | Sat 8/28 | Connecticut |
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| Guys, you’ve got to give me a little more detail or I can’t write up what is probably a fine event. Focus, people! Focus! Well, this is a “national” muster, so it’s probably big. Westbrook, CT. more |
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| Acton Fair | Thu 8/26 – Sun 8/29 | Maine |
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| If you’re ever going to visit Maine, the warmest time of the year is when to go! Here are three excuses. Fiesta Shows will have their traveling carnival in Maine and they’ll have pig racing, horse & ox pulling, a parade, and all kinds of agricultural goodness. Acton Fairgrounds, Rt 109, Acton, ME. more |
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| Blistered Fingers Bluegrass Music Festival | Thu 8/26 – Sun 8/29 | Maine |
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| The idea of the “Travel” section of my blog is to encourage you to spend a whole weekend outside Boston. These events may not be vastly interesting, but combined with the tourist sights you’ll see, worth a visit. This one’s pretty laid back. Sidney, ME. more |
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| American Folk Festival | Fri 8/27 – Sun 8/29 | Maine |
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| … And this is the active one! Bangor, ME. more |
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| Queechee Scottish Festival | Sat 8/28 | Vermont |
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| I’ve got very little interest in Vermont, but a Scottish Festival might draw me there! Quechee Polo Field, Quechee, VT. more |
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| Champlain Valley Fair | Sat 8/28 – Mon 9/6 | Vermont |
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| The Champlain Valley Fair includes a demolition derby, a tractor pull, and a ton of famous names. Champlain Valley Exposition, 105 Pearl St., Essex Junction, VT.802-878-5545. more |
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| U.S.A. National Atlatl Championships | Thu 8/26 – Sun 8/29 | New York |
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| I don’t write about New York, but I couldn’t resist this one! Atlatl is an ancient hunting weapon and this group has turned it into a sport! See the “Wounded Mammoth Hunt” for example! Castile, NY. more |
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| Maryland Renaissance Festival at Silver Springs | Sat 8/28 – Sun 10/24 | Maryland |
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| I’m told it’s the best Renaissance Faire on the east coast and worth a trip. Crownsville Road, Crownsville, MD. more |
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| Burning Man | Mon 8/30 – Mon 9/6 | Nevada |
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| I’m told this is the best arts festival in the country — or at least the zaniest. Black Rock City, NV. more |
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| Outdoor Theatre & Events | Mon 8/23 | Tue 8/24 | Wed 8/25 | Thu 8/26 | Fri 8/27 | Sat 8/28 | Sun 8/29 | Mon 8/30 | ||
| Boston Metro | Boston, MA | Complete Works of William Shakespeare Abridged: 2010: 6-8pm. Christopher Columbus Park more |
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| Boston Metro | Boston, MA | Plays in the Park (for kids): These plays are outdoors, but they’re just for kids. Georges Island, 617-223-8666. more |
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| Boston Metro | Boston, MA | Dancing under the Stars: 2009: 6-8pm. Esplanade, near the Hatch Shell, Lessons & dance: salsa, swing, ballroom. more |
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| Boston Metro | Brighton, MA | Fully Committed @ Publick Theatre: 2010: 7pm. Bring something to throw on the grill before the show! Christian Herter Park, Publick Theatre more |
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| Boston Metro | Cambridge, MA | Sunday Games @ Charles River Conservancy: 2010: Sundays 2-5pm. Free games & athletic activities like frisbee, horseshoes, hula hoops, tug-o-war, sack races. By the Weeks Footbridge, near JFK Street more |
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| Boston Metro | Jamaica Plain, MA | Evening Tours at Forest Hills Cemetery: 2010: 7pm. Forest Hills Cemetery more |
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| Lowell | Lowell, MA | Outdoor Shakespeare @ Lowell: 2010: 4pm. Free. Boarding House Park, 40 French Street more |
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| North Shore | Haverhill, MA | Outdoor Shakespeare @ Haverhill: 2010: 7pm. Free! Winnekenni Castle, 347 Kenoza Ave more more |
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| Western Mass | Lenox, MA | Free Outdoor Bankside Festival: I really don’t understand this. Apparently their plays take place in a theatre, but are preceded by regular preview performances and lectures. So… it’s daily? more |
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| New Hampshire | Hampton Beach, NH | Fireworks @ Hampton Beach: Every Wednesday, plus holidays. 22 C Street, 603-926-8717. more |
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| New Hampshire | Salem, NH | Fireworks @ Canobie Lake Park: Fireworks at 9:30pm! And a dance party every Friday night. more |
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| New Hampshire | Portsmouth, NH | Prescott Park Arts Festival: Outdoor theatre and live music. Peter Pan and The Who’s TOMMY. Prescot Park, Marcy St at Mechanic St, 603-436-2848. more more |
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| Maine | Old Orchard Beach, ME | Fireworks @ Old Orchard Beach: 2010: 9:45pm. Next to the Pier more |
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| Rhode Island | Providence, RI | Waterfire: An outdoor event where they place baskets of burning wood in the Providence River, lighting up the riverwalk and with vendors, music, and more. Also Oct 9. Providence Place, 401 751-1221. more |
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| Outdoor Movies | Mon 8/23 | Tue 8/24 | Wed 8/25 | Thu 8/26 | Fri 8/27 | Sat 8/28 | Sun 8/29 | Mon 8/30 | ||
| Boston Metro | Boston, MA | Outdoor – Movies by Moonlight: Outdoor films. Fridays. Free. Start at “dusk”. 2010: 8/20 All the President’s Men, 8/27 Adventures of Robin Hood, 9/3 Raiders of the Lost Ark. 70 Rowes Wharf, 617.439.7000. more |
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| Boston Metro | Boston, MA | WBZ Free Friday Flicks at the Hatch Shell: At “sundown” (about 8:30pm, come early and bring a picnic dinner) at the hatch shell on the Esplanade. 8/20: Princess and Frog, 8/27: Up. Esplanade, 617-787-7200. more more |
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| Boston Metro | Boston, MA | Outdoor Film at the Chinatown Gate: Vacant paved lot on Hudson Street between Beach and Kneeland Streets more |
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| Boston Metro | Boston, MA | Neponset River Greenway Festival & Movie Series: 2010: Events at “sunset”… 8pm-ish. Some events come with park activities beforehand. 8/17 & 8/19: Train Your Dragon, 8/24 & 8/25: Princess & Frog. Tue: Martini Shell, Truman Pkwy, Hyde Park. Thu: Pope John Paul Park, Gallivan Blvd, Dorchester, 617-542-7696. more |
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| Boston Metro | Boston, MA | Movie Mondays at Liberty Hotel: 2010: 7:30pm. Free but RSVP to moviemondays@libertyhotel.com. , 617.224.4000. more |
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| Boston Metro | Jamaica Plain, MA | Bikes Not Bombs Outdoor Movies: 2010: 8pm. 18 Bartlett Square more |
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| Boston Metro | Somerville, MA | City of Somerville Annual Movie Series: 2010: Dusk. 8/19 Up, 8/26 TBD. Various locations, 617-666-3311. more |
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| Boston Metro | Woburn, MA | Family Night & Outdoor Movie: 2010: Food & kids concert 6pm, movie 8:15pm. Library Park more |
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| Cape Cod | Falmouth, MA | Movies Under the Stars: At dusk. Peg Noonan Park, Main Street, 508-487-3424. more |
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| Cape Cod | Sandwich, MA | Family Movie Night Under the Stars: 2010: Starts at 7:15pm. Also Sep 24. Heritage Museums & Gardens more |
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| Metro West | Needham, MA | August’s Flicks on the Field: Rain date next day. 7:30pm. Claxton Field, off Central Avenue more |
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| Southern Mass | Mansfield, MA | Movies with the Stars: 2010: 9pm. If rain, town hall or church. South Common more |
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| Northern Mass | Greenfield, MA | Summer Movies Series @ Greenfield: 2010: Dusk. more |
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| Connecticut | New London, CT | Summer Flickers: 2010: 8pm. Hygenic Art Park more |
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| Connecticut | Norwalk, CT | It’s 2 Cool Outdoor Movies: 2010: Kids activities at 5:30 or 6 and then movie at dusk. Shady Beach more |
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| New Hampshire | Hampton Beach, NH | Monday Night Movies on the Beach: 2010: at dusk. more |
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| Rhode Island | Providence, RI | Movies on the Block: 2010: Dusk. And 9/23 and 9/30. Westminster St at Union St more |
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| Outdoor Music | Mon 8/23 | Tue 8/24 | Wed 8/25 | Thu 8/26 | Fri 8/27 | Sat 8/28 | Sun 8/29 | Mon 8/30 | ||
| Boston Metro | Belmont, MA | Payson Park Music Festival: 2010: 6:45pm. Payson Park, 617-993-2760. more |
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| Boston Metro | Boston, MA | Boston Phoenix/WFNX block parties: 2010: 3-8pm. more more |
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| Boston Metro | Boston, MA | Summer Music Series in Norman Leventhal Park: 2010: 12-2pm. Post Office Square more |
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| Boston Metro | Boston, MA | Titus Sparrow Park Summer Concert Series: 2010: 6:30pm. Titus Sparrow Park, South End, 617-918-5289. more |
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| Boston Metro | Boston, MA | HarborWalk Sounds & Free ICA Night: Live music: various types, outside the ICA, which is free Thursday nights. Institute for Contemporary Art more |
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| Boston Metro | Boston, MA | Special Live Concerts at Boston Harbor Hotel: 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 Metro | Boston, MA | Landmarks Orchestra or Oldies at the Shell: 2010: 7pm. Free. Every Wednesday. Esplanade more |
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| Boston Metro | Boston, MA | Landmarks Orchestra (not at the Hatch Shell): 2010: 7pm. Various more more |
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| Boston Metro | Boston, MA | MFA Concerts in the Courtyard: 2010: Concerts at 7:30pm. Museum of Fine Arts, 617-369-3189. more |
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| Boston Metro | Boston, MA | Arts on the Arcade: 2010: art vendors 11am-3pm with live music 12-2pm. City Hall Plaza more |
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| Boston Metro | Boston, MA | Concerts in the Courtyard at Boston Public Library: 2010: Fridays 12:30-1:30pm. Central Library in Copley Square more |
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| Boston Metro | Cambridge, MA | Longfellow Family Sundays Art in the Park: Sometimes live music, sometimes poetry reading. Participatory painting, drawing. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Most events 1-3:30pm but see website. 105 Brattle Street, 617-876-4491. more |
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| Boston Metro | Cambridge, MA | Club Passim Summer Concert Series: 2010: Thu 12-1pm. 47 Palmer St. more |
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| Boston Metro | Cambridge, MA | Summer in the City: Various times & places. Various more |
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| Boston Metro | Cambridge, MA | Kendall Square Concert Series: Sponsored by the Kendall Square Corporation. 2010: 12-1:30pm. 300 Athenaeum Street, 617 577-7354. more |
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| Boston Metro | Cambridge, MA | Cambridge Center Concert Series: 2010: 12-1pm. Cambridge Center Plaza more more |
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| Cape Cod | Harwich, MA | Harwich Town Band Free Concerts: 2010: 7pm. Brooks Park Band Stand, Harwich Center, Oak St more |
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| Cape Cod | Onset, MA | Summer of Love Concerts: 2010: 6:30pm. Onset Bandshell more |
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| Cape Cod | Osterville, MA | Summer Concert Series: 2010: 6-7pm. Library Lawn more |
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| Cape Cod | West Yarmouth, MA | Yarmouth Monday Night Concerts: 2010: 7pm. Mattacheese Middle School Bandshell, Higgins Crowell Road, 508-778-1008. more |
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| Lowell | Billerica, MA | Summer Concerts on the Common at Billerica: 2010: 7pm. Town Common, 978-671-0921. more |
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| Metro West | Acton, MA | Acton NARA Park Concerts & Theatre: Various times & events. Nara Park more |
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| Metro West | Concord, MA | Music at the Manse Concert Series: 2010: Most Sundays 2-4pm. And Sep 26. The Old Manse, 269 Monument Street, 978.369.3909. more |
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| Metro West | Framingham, MA | Concerts on the Common, Framingham: 2010: Fridays 6:30pm. Village Green at Framingham Center, 508-532-5960 ask for “Building Services”.. more |
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| Metro West | Lexington, MA | Friday Night Series: 2010: Concerts at 6:30pm. Lexington Visitors Center, 1875 Massachusetts Ave., 781-862-2480.. more |
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| Metro West | Lexington, MA | Tuesday Night Concerts: Sponsored by the Lexington Bicentennial Band. 2010: Concerts begin at 7:15pm. Hastings Bandstand, Worthen Road at Old Mass Ave, 781-862-0500 x707. more |
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| Metro West | Norwood, MA | Sunday Evening Concerts on the Common, Norwood: 2010: 7pm. Wed schedule best guess. Town Common, Washington St & Nahatan St more more |
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| North Shore | Haverhill, MA | Winnekenni Castle Concerts: Free. 2010: 2pm or 7pm. If rain, concert will be indoors. Winnekenni Castle, 347 Kenoza Ave more |
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| North Shore | Ipswich, MA | Castle Hill Summer Picnic Concerts: 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 Shore | Lowell, MA | Lowell Summer Music Series: 2010: Music 7:30pm-10pm, and Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night on Aug 29. Boarding House Park more |
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| North Shore | Salisbury, MA | SurfSide Live!: 2010: 5pm. Salisbury Beach Center, 3 Broadway Street more |
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| North Shore | Topsfield, MA | Topsfield Concerts on the Common: 2010: 4-6pm. Town Common more |
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| Northern Mass | Gardner, MA | Summer Concert Series: 2010: 6-8pm. Monument Park more |
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| South Shore | Plymouth, MA | Wednesday Night Concerts: 2010: 6:30-9:30pm. Pilgrim Memorial Park, Water Street more |
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| Southeast Mass | Dartmouth, MA | Summer Concert Series at Dartmouth: 2010: 6:30-8:30pm. Also 9/22 and 9/29. Each rain date next day. more |
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| Southeast Mass | Nantucket, MA | Summer Concerts at Children’s Beach: 2010: 6pm. Children’s Beach more |
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| Southeast Mass | New Bedford, MA | City Celebrates Summer Thursdays: Free. 2010: 5-9pm? Downtown area, 508-996-8253 x205. more more |
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| Southeast Mass | Westport, MA | Westport Rivers Winery Concert Series: 2010: 6-8pm. 417 Hixbridge Rd, 800-993-9695. more |
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| Southeast Mass | Wrentham, MA | Concert on the Common: 2010: 6:30-9pm. Town Common more |
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| Springfield | Springfield, MA | Bike Night at Stearns Square: 2010: 7:30-9pm. Rain or shine. Stearns Square more |
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| Springfield | West Springfield, MA | Family Concert Series at West Springfield: 2010: Various times. Various more |
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| Springfield | Westfield, MA | Musical Moments In Amelia’s Garden: Free. Rain or shine. Amelia Park Ice Arena more |
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| Springfield | Westfield, MA | Sunday Night Concerts at Westfield: 2010: 6pm. Stanley Park more |
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| Western Mass | Amherst, MA | Chandler’s Summer Concert Series and BBQ: Thursdays. 2010: 6-9pm. Chandler’s Restaurant at the Yankee Candle Flagship Store more |
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| Western Mass | Greenfield, MA | Coop Concerts & More: Various times. Greenfield Energy Park, 413-774-9949. more |
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| Western Mass | South Hadley, MA | Summer Concert Series at South Hadley, MA: 2010: 6:30-8pm. Town Common, Rt 47 & Rt 116 more |
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| Western Mass | Williamstown, MA | Concerts at the Clark: Other concerts on their calendar are indoors. 225 South St., 413-458-2303. more |
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| Worcester | Southbridge, MA | Southbridge Summer Concert Series: 2010: Shows at 6pm. Many start with a festival at 4pm. Town Common, Sue Pelletier 508-765-8800 or 508-248-6687. more |
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| Worcester | Sturbridge, MA | Sturbridge Summer Concerts: 2010: 6pm. Town Common, 508-347-2506. more |
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| Worcester | Upton, MA | Sweet Summer Nights Music Series: 2010: 7-8:30pm and continues through the end of October. Rain or shine. more |
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| Worcester | Worcester, MA | Out to Lunch Concert Series: 2010: 11am-2pm. Worcester Common more |
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| Connecticut | Barkhamstead, CT | Summer Series at Barkhamstead: 2010: 2-4pm. The Green or The Courtyard, Town Center more |
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| Connecticut | Branford, CT | Branford Jazz on the Green Series: 2010: 6:30-8:30pm. more |
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| Connecticut | Danbury, CT | Citycenter Summertime Festival: 2010: 7:30pm. CityCenter more |
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| Connecticut | East Hartford, CT | Annual Sounds of Summer: 2010: 6:30-8:30pm. Town Green, 1047 Main St more |
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| Connecticut | East Haven, CT | Concerts on the Town Green: 2010: 7pm. Town Green more |
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| Connecticut | Fairfield, CT | Summer Concerts at the Sherman Green Gazebo: 2010: 7pm, except 9/1, 9/2 @ 6:30pm. Sherman Green Gazebo more |
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| Connecticut | Greenwich, CT | Summer Concert Series at Greenwich, CT: 2010: 7:30pm. July 7 at Binney Park. July 31 @ 7pm. Roger Sherman Baldwin Park more |
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| Connecticut | Middletown, CT | Summer Sounds: 2010: 7pm. Union Park, South Green, 203-343-6620 x201. more |
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| Connecticut | Naugatuck, CT | Naugatuck Summer Music Festival: 2010: 7-9pm. Rain dates 2 days later. Town Green more |
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| Connecticut | Newtown, CT | Summer Concert at Dickinson Park: 2010: 6:30pm. more |
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| Connecticut | Norwalk, CT | Norwalk Parks Concert Schedule: 2010: 6 or 7pm. Rain dates one day later. Calf Pasture Beach, 203-854-7806. more |
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| Connecticut | Shelton, CT | Music Under the Stars: 2010: 7-9pm. , 203-331-4120. more |
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| Connecticut | Southington, CT | Music on the Green: more |
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| Connecticut | Trumbull, CT | Summer Concerts at Trumbull: 2010: 7pm. Town Hall Gazebo more |
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| New Hampshire | Bartlett, NH | Concert in the Park at Bartlett, NH: 2010: No times listed. Call. Bartlett Village Community Park, 603-374-1952. more |
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| New Hampshire | Goffstown, NH | Summer Concert Series: 2010: 7pm. Couldn’t find web page but confirmed with rep. more |
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| New Hampshire | Henniker, NH | Henniker Summer Concert Series: 2010: 7pm. If rain, at Community Center. Bandstand, Community Park more |
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| New Hampshire | Merrimack, NH | Merrimack Concert Association: 2010: 7pm. Abbie Griffin Park Bandstand more |
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| New Hampshire | Nashua, NH | Summerfun Outdoor Concerts at Nashua: Greeley Bandshell or Library Plaza. Fairy Tale Festival 7/17. Greeley Park more |
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| New Hampshire | North Woodstock, NH | Town of Woodstock Free Concert Series: 2010: Concerts from 6:30-8:30pm. No website but I confirmed with rep. Soldier’s Park, 603-745-8752. more |
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| New Hampshire | Portsmouth, NH | Prescott Park Arts Festival: Outdoor theatre and live music. Peter Pan! Prescot Park, Marcy St at Mechanic St, 603-436-2848. more |
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| New Hampshire | Salem, NH | Field of Dreams Concerts: 2010: 6:30pm. Field of Dreams more |
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| New Hampshire | Salem, NH | Talent Search Night at Canobie Lake Park: 2010: Hundreds compete for free park passes and a chance to record a professional demo CD. Register at 5:30pm. Canobie Lake Park more |
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| New Hampshire | Tilton, NH | Savina Hartwell Memorial Free Summer Concert: , 603-286-3000. more |
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| New Hampshire | Waterville Valley, NH | Saturday Evening Concert Series: Town Square more |
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| Maine | York, ME | York Beach Concert Series: 2010: 7pm. Ellis Park, York Beach, 207-363-1040. more |
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| Rhode Island | Central Falls, RI | Free Sunday Summer Concert Series: Jenks Park, Broad St, 401-727-7490. more |
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| Rhode Island | Coventry, RI | Conventry Summer Concert Series: 2010: 6pm. If rain, Community Center Hall, 1277 Main St, Rte 117. Various more |
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| Rhode Island | Lincoln, RI | Free Summer Concert Series: 2010: 5:30 or 6pm. Chase Farm, 667 Great Rd more |
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| Rhode Island | Warwick, RI | Summer Concert Series at Warwick, RI: 2010: 6:30-8pm. more |
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| Rhode Island | Westerly, RI | Watch Hill Summer Concert Series: Village Green, 401-596-7909. more more |
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| Vermont | Danville, VT | Concerts on the Green: 2010: 7pm. If rain, Danville United Methodist Church. more |
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| Vermont | Stratton, VT | Saturdays Under the Stars – Summer Concert Series: 2010: 6-9pm. Stratton Mountain Ski Resort, 802.297.4FUN. more |
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