Aug 13-21, 2012: Carnival, Dragonboats, Outdoor Movies, Theatre, & Music!
08/13/12 by
Johnny Monsarrat
All Shook Up! – tix giveaway
Beverly, MA
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When a hip Elvis type gets stuck in a 1950s small town, what will happen? I have 2 pairs of tickets to give away for the Aug 16 show of this comedy, in which you’ll hear 25 Elvis songs. See http://bostonevents.org/s/ and email johnny@eventsinsider.com to win!,
Beverly, MA
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Beverly, 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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Boston Carnival (Caribbean Festival)
Boston, MA
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Carnival picks up in Boston this week! There’s a kids carnival Sunday 8/19, a King and Queen carnival Thu 8/23, a parade Sat 8/25 morning followed by the main carnival in Franklin Park.,
Boston, MA
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Boston, MA
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Carnival in Provincetown
Provincetown, MA
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You don’t speak the name of New England’s big gay carnival. You sing it. CAAAAARN-I-VAAAAL!! This year features celebrity atheist Sam Harris, a parade, oh heck, the entire town is a week-long parade!,
Provincetown, MA
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Provincetown, MA
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Quincy August Moon Festival
Quincy, MA
Did you miss last week’s Chinese August Moon Festival? It’s not too late! Come catch it in Quincy, with dragon dancing and lots of cute kids performing outdoors. 11-5pm.,
Quincy, MA
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Lowell Southeast Asian Water Festival
Lowell, MA
Lowell will have dragon boat races and performance including “Monkey Dancers” and rap in Khmer. Awesome! 9am-5pm.,
Lowell, MA
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Boston Greenfest
Boston, MA
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Greenfest is just a vendor festival, but you’ll find a few art displays and learn about green energy. There will be live music all day, and it’s easy to get to!,
Boston, MA
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Boston, MA
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Celebrate Revere
Revere, MA
This festival seems too “family fun” for me — face painting and magic and balloons for kids — but they end with live music and fireworks! 1-9:30pm.,
Revere, MA
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Revere, MA
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Black Tie Beach
Revere, MA
Form a “flash mob” of people dressed to the nines! At the beach! 2-3pm.,
Revere, MA
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Revere, MA
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East Boston Pride Day
East Boston, MA
I’m pretty sure this “pride” isn’t a gay affair, but they will have steel drums and jugglers, with 2,500 people on the street. 3-8pm.,
East Boston, MA
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East Boston, MA
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Race of the Century: Horses, Cars, and Airplanes
Stow, MA
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Trust me: SEE THIS! They’ll race horses, old-timey cars, and old-timey airplanes! (All the old-timey horses are dead.) 8:30am-4:30pm.,
Stow, MA
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Stow, MA
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Waterville Valley Renaissance Faire
Waterville Valley, NH
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I love a good renaissance faire! Make it part of a weekend hiking and exploring New Hampshire in its non-skiing season.,
Waterville Valley, NH
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Waterville Valley, NH
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H.P. Lovecraft Walking Tour & Waterfire
Providence, RI
He’s SPOOOKY! H. P. Lovecraft was the famous 1920s horror writer who came in-between Edgar Allan Poe and the guy who wrote the screenplay for Psycho. Take a walking tour in Providence and then see Waterfire, the event where they light up the Providence river with tiny bonfires. 10am-10pm.,
Providence, RI
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Providence, RI
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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. Click to see!,
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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! Click to see ’em all.,
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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! Click for the list.,
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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! Click for the list.,
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Battleship Boogie
Fall River, MA
Take swing lessons and dance outdoors on a real World War II Battleship, which is part of the world’s largest naval museum! 5:30-10pm.,
Fall River, MA
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Pi-Con Science Fiction Convention
West Springfield, MA
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Or upgrade to alien spaceships! This smallish science fiction convention has the usual panels, workshops, guests, and costuming. You can play a Live Roleplaying Game or a videogame. Because we all know that the best way to spend a summer weekend is indoors playing videogames.,
West Springfield, MA
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West Springfield, MA
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The Big Lebowski Annual Bowling Party
Brookline, MA
Yes, there’s an actual bowling party and then you view the Big Lebowski, the movie about slackers. Speaking of slackers, why are you indoors on a beautiful summer night? Get to a beach! 7pm.,
Brookline, MA
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Fisherman’s Festival (Madonna Del Soccorso)
Boston, MA
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I’ve never been to one of the North End Italian festivals. Normally I assume that unless you’re a Catholic they are to be avoided. Still, it’s free, and they’ll have a Jesus parade.,
Boston, MA
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Boston, MA
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MG Rover Day at Larz Anderson Auto Museum
Brookline, MA
Boston’s wonderful auto museum has another lawn day, this time with MGs. 10am-2pm.,
Brookline, MA
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Brookline, MA
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Ford / Lincoln Day at Larz Anderson Museum
Brookline, MA
Yes, I’m going to keep listing Museum of Transporation events until you finally go. We’re so lucky to have a world class auto museum in New England, and what, you haven’t been? 10am-2pm.,
Brookline, MA
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Brookline, MA
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Kick It! Summer Skate Festival
Woburn, MA
Want to see skating stunts? Want to TRY skating stunts? This festival is for you! 12-8:30pm.,
Woburn, MA
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Woburn, MA
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Marshfield Fair
Marshfield, MA
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The summer is full of agricultural festivals, but this one’s quite close to Boston. 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!,
Marshfield, MA
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Marshfield, MA
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Bats and Bliss: an Ice Cream Adventure
Attleboro, MA
What is it with bats and ice cream? I don’t care, I’M A-GOIN’!! 6:30-8pm.,
Attleboro, MA
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Attleboro, MA
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Fireworks at the Ocean Park by the Sea
Oak Bluffs, MA
You shouldn’t need an excuse to visit Martha’s Vinyard, with its beaches, carousel, and tiny museums and shops. But this fireworks show is a great one! I’ve seen it, and it was fantastically impressive. And I’ve seen a lot of fireworks.,
Oak Bluffs, MA
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Oak Bluffs, MA
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Sandcastle and Sculpture Day (Nantucket)
Nantucket Island, MA
All of Nantucket’s beaches are public, and I’ve heard that there is more to do there for tourists. 11am-5pm. Not on their website, but I called to confirm this.,
Nantucket Island, MA
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Nantucket Island, MA
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Hillsborough Living History
Hillsboro, NH
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Meet Ben Franklin and call him “Benji”! See a Civil War performance that National Public Radio calls a “living national treasure”. It’s just 100 minutes from Boston and takes over the whole town!,
Hillsboro, NH
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Hillsboro, NH
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Arachnophilia at the Museum
Cambridge, MA
It’s surprisingly fun to take on a museum as an evening activity. I’ve been to a number of their evening events and they are always fantastic. This one’s free! 5pm.,
Cambridge, MA
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Cambridge, MA
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Chess Simul at South Station with Grandmaster Larry Christiansen
Boston, MA
Have you ever wanted to see one of those events where one Grand Master plays chess against a bunch of others? Here you go! Oh, and you can wait for a train, too! 5-7pm.,
Boston, MA
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Boston, MA
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Map and Compass
Boston, MA
In this event, you learn to use a map to wander the wilderness. As for me, I’ll use the GPS in my mobile phone. 1pm.,
Boston, MA
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Boston, MA
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NorthEast LSA EXPO
North Andover, MA
See a flying car! That’s what Light Sport Aircraft basically are. 9am.,
North Andover, MA
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North Andover, MA
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Iron Bridge Dinner
Shelburne Falls, MA
I guess I had this outdoor dinner wrong when I listed it last week? 5:30pm.,
Shelburne Falls, MA
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Shelburne Falls, MA
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Willy Wonka: Outdoor Movie
Sandwich, MA
Trust me: SEE THIS! I list tons of outdoor movies in New England, but this one takes place on an expansive and wonderful garden grounds. 6-9pm.,
Sandwich, MA
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Sandwich, MA
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White Mountain Boogie N’ Blues Festival (and Fireworks)
Lincoln, NH
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If you’re going to New Hampshire, why not go for the whole weekend and see this music fest and fireworks, too!,
Lincoln, NH
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Lincoln, NH
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Jaffrey Festival of Fireworks
Jaffrey, NH
Need an excuse to spend a weekend hiking in New Hampshire? They’ll have live music, games for kids (what about us adults?), a skydiving performance and then fireworks “after dusk”. Rain or shine. 4-9pm.,
Jaffrey, NH
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Jaffrey, NH
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I’m hiring!
Boston, MA
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Once I started a company that grew to 400 people. That was Turbine, Inc., the videogames company that made Lord of the Rings Online. Now I’m working hard on the technology behind Events INSIDER. Want to help make it just as big? Click through to the website and see “Looking for Team Members”.,
Boston, MA
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Boston, MA
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This Week’s Free Fun Fridays
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Every Friday in July, a number of local museums and destinations offer free admission, thanks to Highland Street! This week you can visit the Institute of Contemporary Art (which is free anyways Thursday evenings), the Edward Gorey House (which is small but awesome – I’ve been there!), the New Bedford Whaling Museum, Garden in the Woods, and the Concord Museum.,
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Mars and Beyond
Boston, MA
You’re heard that a new rover is on Mars. What’s it like to design a space mission? Ask rocket scientists at the Museum of Science, Boston! 10am.,
Boston, MA
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Boston, MA
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Armenian Picnic
Franklin, MA
I don’t know of any other Armenian events, so here’s a mellow one that I’m including, one that doesn’t make the church the center of society.,
Franklin, MA
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Franklin, MA
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Swim for Boston Harbor
Boston, MA
First, watch professional swimmers. Then, a beach party. Yay! 10am-3pm.,
Boston, MA
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Boston, MA
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Victory Day & 1812 Marine Encampment
Charlestown, MA
More than 80 troops re-enact the 1812 marines camping out, plus period dancing, all next to the USS Constitution, which will fire its guns!,
Charlestown, MA
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Charlestown, MA
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NEBS Summerfest & Pig ‘n’ Pepper Fest
Westford, MA
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Guess what NEBS stands for! something something BARBECUE!! YUM!! Oh God I’m so hungry now! :).,
Westford, MA
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Westford, MA
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Verrill Farm Corn and Tomato Festival
Concord, MA
I haven’t been to Verrill Farm yet, but they’re continually having interesting events. This one includes corn, tomatos, hay & pony rides, and a petting zoo. 11am-3pm.,
Concord, MA
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Concord, MA
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The Salem Jazz and Soul Festival. Salem, MA
Salem, MA
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Free outdoor music? A good excuse to spend the whole weekend on the North Shore. Rain or shine! 11:15am-7pm.,
Salem, MA
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Salem, MA
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Downtown Gloucester Block Party
Gloucester Waterfront Festival
Gloucester, MA
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This street festival is more enticing, I think, if you’re going to be on the North Shore.,
Gloucester, MA
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Gloucester, MA
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Vibram Open – Disc Golf
Leicester, MA
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What is disc golf? It’s golfing with frisbees — no kidding! And this is “one of the largest disc golf events in the world”. Wow! Their website is hard to figure out. But you can show up and watch, right?,
Leicester, MA
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Leicester, MA
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Hardwick County Fair
Hardwick, MA
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Beyond the usual sheep and cattle, they’ll have a lumberjack contest, hay rides, and frog jumping at this one!,
Hardwick, MA
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Hardwick, MA
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Latin American Festival at Worcester City Hall
Worcester, MA
Also in the Worcester area, there’s nothing wrong with this ethnic festival. It just seems to be fairly ordinary: music, vendors, and food.,
Worcester, MA
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Worcester, MA
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Nashua Valley Folk Festival / Wachusett Valley Folk Festival
Free Star Parties
Sharon, MA
Try a real telescope! Meet astronomers! I love these events. Hobbyists have great passion. 8:30-10pm.,
Sharon, MA
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Sharon, MA
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Newport Storm Luau
Newport, RI
I would have ranked this higher but it seems to be an alcohol bash thing. Can’t you find ANYTHING more creative to do than getting buzzed? But they’ll have live music, fire spinning dancers, Hawaiian themes, Polynesian dance, and tours of the fort. And the venue is beautiful.,
Newport, RI
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Newport, RI
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Country Night at Kings
Boston, MA
Does this “cow milking contest” come with real cows?? I also like the idea of a mechanical bull and costume theme! You don’t have to drink. Try bowling.,
Boston, MA
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Boston, MA
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Boston Restaurant Week – Summer
Boston, MA
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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, this is your DISCOUNTED dinner?,
Boston, MA
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Boston, MA
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Rock Your Blog
Cambridge, MA
Are you a blogger? Here’s a panel talk and social opportunity. All indications are that it will be good! 6:30-9pm.,
Cambridge, MA
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Cambridge, MA
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From Animal House to Our House
Boston, MA
This is a book talk about “doing it yourself”, fixing up your own house. In this case, a fraternity house. 5:30pm.,
Boston, MA
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Boston, MA
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Labyrinth Walk at Armenian Heritage Park
Boston, MA
This is neat! Somewhere on the Greenway — include addresses, people! The greenway is 2 miles long! — there’s a labyrinth. And you can walk it anytime to meditate, or come for this monthly group walk. 7am.,
Boston, MA
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Boston, MA
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Eastern Massachusetts Rhythm Festival
Eat Like a King – Elvis Presley Night
Needham, MA
An Elvis impersonator – recreator? – plays while you eat — like a king! 6:30-8:30pm.,
Needham, MA
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Needham, MA
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Pirate Invasion
Wenham, MA
This is just what you think it is. Kids (and adults?? Please??) fighting each other with balloon swords on the high seas! 1-3pm.,
Wenham, MA
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Wenham, MA
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Westfield Fair
Westfield, MA
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In a kids tractor pull, who get pulled, the kids or the tractors? Petting zoo, balloon magic, demolition derby, Idol contest.,
Westfield, MA
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Westfield, MA
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Bon Odori Celebration
Northampton, MA
You can join the dancing at this Japanese family reunion holiday if you like! 4-6pm.,
Northampton, MA
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Northampton, MA
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Martha’s Vineyard Agricultural Fair
Martha’s Vineyard, MA
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I like it! Rides, games, shucking and fiddle contests, skillet toss, horse pull, woodsmen competition, fiber-arts tent, dog & livestock shows.,
Martha’s Vineyard, MA
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Martha’s Vineyard, MA
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Tall Ships on Nantucket
Nantucket Island, MA
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But Nantucket has old-timey ships! Point to Nantucket!,
Nantucket Island, MA
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Nantucket Island, MA
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Winslow Farm Kids Day and Treasure Hunt
Norton, MA
Winslow farm is in the middle of nowhere but surprisingly wonderful to discover! This weekend is their anniversary celebration and they’ll have treasure hunts, kids games, live music, and more.,
Norton, MA
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Norton, MA
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Swim with Glowing Jellyfish – Help Solve the Mystery
Falmouth, MA
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I heard once that you could go swimming amongst harmless bioluminescent jellyfish. So I went to Cape Cod to investigate, but need your help solving the mystery! Click to read my report.,
Falmouth, MA
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Falmouth, MA
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Heath Fair
Heath, MA
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Ooh, fireworks! And parades, live music, sounds like quite an agricultural fair.,
Heath, MA
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Heath, MA
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WordXWord Festival
Pittsfield, MA
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Spoken word is a way to get away from the stigma of “poetry”. I’ve seen some — it’s quite interesting! Basically one-person plays on stage. Here’s a whole festival about storytelling and word-speaking.,
Pittsfield, MA
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Pittsfield, MA
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Washington County Fair
Carolina, RI
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It’s the largest agricultural fair in RI. Does that make it worth visiting? Heck yes! And fireworks Thursday.,
Carolina, RI
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Carolina, RI
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South Coast Rhode Island Open Studios
Tiverton, RI
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For “Open Studios”, artists open their private homes and work studios to the public. It’s a fun excuse to tour the area on your own and meet some real artists.,
Tiverton, RI
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Tiverton, RI
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Children’s Festival and Talent Competition
Hampton Beach, NH
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This childrens festival is conveniently right when most of us are working, Monday to Friday, and includes a giant costume competition. Well, it’s free and I guess at least your kids are on vacation.,
Hampton Beach, NH
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Hampton Beach, NH
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Mahrajan
Manchester, NH
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This Middle Eastern festival features music, carnival games, the ubiquitous face painting, a camel, and “hookah rentals”. You can also rent backgammon boards (now there’s a festival!).,
Manchester, NH
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Manchester, NH
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Dragonfly Ball
Enfield, NH
Booze it up and dance — just what you think when you think “Shaker Museum”. 10am-4pm.,
Enfield, NH
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Enfield, NH
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River Jamboree
Concord, NH
Why am I listing this? Because it said Jamboree, I think. Well, free canoeing, kids games… It’s all good.,
Concord, NH
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Concord, NH
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Fire on the Mountain Chili Fest
Henniker, NH
The views from this ski resort should be fantastic. Come try some chili.,
Henniker, NH
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Henniker, NH
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Accordions Now! Music Festival
Nashua, NH
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What do we want? Accordions! When do we want them? Now! Performance, workshops, group dinners.,
Nashua, NH
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Nashua, NH
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Woodstock 4
Boston, MA
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If you really have 400 bands coming to Boston Common, how ‘come I can’t find any information on your event except that crazy LSD video that totally turned me off?,
Boston, MA
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Boston, MA
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Romeo and Juliet – our review
Boston, MA
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Oh Romeo! Oh Juliet! Let’s kill ourselves for love! (Click for our review!).,
Boston, MA
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Boston, MA
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My Fair Lady – our review
Waltham, MA
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The Rain in Spain, I could have Danced All Night, so many great songs! Read our review.,
Waltham, MA
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Waltham, MA
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Circus Smirkus at Revere
MotorMouth: A Vehicle of Human Experience
Brookline, MA
I love this. It’s storytelling for adults at Boston’s world class automobile museum. All about cars, of course. 7pm.,
Brookline, MA
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Brookline, MA
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Tales, Treats, and Tunes
Lyman Orchards Sunflower Field Maze
Middlefield, CT
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Did you say SUNFLOWER maze? Get me there!! Benefits a children’s charity. 7 days a week, 9am-6pm.,
Middlefield, CT
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Middlefield, CT
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Bridgewater Country Fair
Bridgewater, CT
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And this agricultural fair appears to be huge, if you’re in the area, with a parade and carnival.,
Bridgewater, CT
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Bridgewater, CT
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August Wildfire, a Fire Arts Event
Ashford, CT
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I’d love to learn to twirl flaming sponges with oil. Yea, you missed this again because it’s sold out — and September, too. Well, get on their mailing list and sign up for the next one, I guess.,
Ashford, CT
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Ashford, CT
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Dinosaur State Park Day
Rocky Hill, CT
Did you know there are REAL DINOSAUR FOOTPRINTS just 2 hours from Boston? I’ve seen it and it’s highly recommended. Their annual festival is a great excuse to go! 10am-3pm.,
Rocky Hill, CT
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Rocky Hill, CT
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Antique Marine Engine Exposition
Mystic, CT
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This festival shows off all-timey boats. I guess that’s good. (I’m more of a spaceship guy.).,
Mystic, CT
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Mystic, CT
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Riverfront Dragon Boat and Asian Festival
Hartford, CT
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The dragon boat festival concept goes beyond Pawtucket and Lowell, apparently! I hear it’s popular in Asia, too.,
Hartford, CT
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Hartford, CT
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Holy Crap, this Submarine is Flooding!
Groton, CT
Have you seen The Poseidon Adventure? You get to re-enact a submarine flooding. It’s free! 10am-1pm.,
Groton, CT
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Groton, CT
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ComiCONN
Trumbull, CT
Comics comics comics comics comics comics comics comics. My mom says I’m weird. Do you think I’m weird? I like comics. Do you like comics? Where can I find comics? Comics comics comics comics… 10am-6pm.,
Trumbull, CT
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Trumbull, CT
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Revolutionary War Encampment at Willowbrook
Newfield, ME
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I love re-enactments because the people who do them are so passionate! I confirmed this by phone. 10am-5pm.
Newfield, ME
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Newfield, ME
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Skowhegan State Fair
Skowhegan, ME
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Why travel up to Fiesta Shows when they have their traveling carnival coming again and again to an area near you?,
Skowhegan, ME
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Skowhegan, ME
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Acadian Festival
Madawaska, ME
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It’s not like the pilgrims made all the babies in America. Here’s a re-enactment of the French Acadians landing to form their own colony. An even colder colony. A colony with live music and a talent show.,
Madawaska, ME
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Madawaska, ME
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Belfast Harbor Fest and Boatbuilding Challenge
Great Falls Balloon Festival
Lewiston, ME
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I really want to see this too! About 2.5 hours’ drive from Boston, featuring 30 balloons. Reserve ahead for your ride.,
Lewiston, ME
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Lewiston, ME
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Maine Highland Games
Topsham, ME
If I were traveling, I’d go to this beach, which is genuinely amazing. They’ll have athletics, all kinds of music and dance, and booths where you can join whichever Scottish “clan” you like.,
Topsham, ME
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Topsham, ME
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Penobscot Bay Rendezvous
Thomaston, ME
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It’s not just a boat race where you see teeny tiny boats on the horizon moving so slowly it hurts. It’s also a lecture and fireworks!,
Thomaston, ME
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Thomaston, ME
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Stellafane Astronomy Convention
Springfield, VT
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This astronomy convention is the biggest of the stargazing events this week, but also the furthest from Boston.,
Springfield, VT
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Springfield, VT
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Battle of Bennington Commemorative Event
Battle Day Parade
Bennington, VT
Here’s another re-enactment event taking place at the same time in Bennington.,
Bennington, VT
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Bennington, VT
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Outdoor Theatre & More
| Outdoor Theatre & Other Events – click map above to set region | Mon 8/13 | Tue 8/14 | Wed 8/15 | Thu 8/16 | Fri 8/17 | Sat 8/18 | Sun 8/19 | Mon 8/20 |
| 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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| Longfellow House Summer FestivalCambridge, MA
Most shows are outdoors. Various times, plus family sundays 1-3:30pm.
Longfellow House, 105 Brattle St, 617-876-4491. |
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| Free outdoor folk dancingCambridge, MA
7:30-9:30pm.
Holyoke Center |
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| Shakespeare at Lynn WoodsLynn, MA
Twelfth Night. Thu-Fri 6:30, Sat 2pm and 5pm, Sun 3pm. No seats, so bring a chair or blanket. August 16th 6:30, August 17th 6:30, August 18th 2:00 and 5:00, August 19th 3:00.
Lynn Woods Pennybrook Entrance, Walnut Street |
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| Little Red Robin Hood & Family Hour in the OpenNewburyport, MA
Robin Hood 2pm, Family Hour 11am.
Maudslay State Park, Curzon Mill Rd., 978-465-2572. |
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| The WastelandNewburyport, MA
4pm.
Maudslay State Park, Curzon Mill Rd., 978-465-2572. |
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| Worcester Shakespeare FestivalWorcester, MA
7pm.
Memorical Grove Amphitheatre, Green Hill Park |
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| Outdoor Stage for Families & ChildrenVineyard Haven, MA
5pm. The Comedy of Errors. Also 10am shows on Saturdays. They also have a “Main Stage” indoors.
Tisbury Amphitheater, State Road, 508-693-6450. |
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| Franklin King III Children’s SeriesFlorence, MA
Times not listed. I guess they think we’re mindreaders.
Look Park Pines Theater, 413-584-5457. |
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| Free Outdoor Bankside FestivalLenox, MA
See left menu for acts by venue. Every performance in the Rose Footprint Theatre is outdoors.
Rose Footprint Theatre |
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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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| WaterfireProvidence, RI
An outdoor event where they place baskets of burning wood in the Providence River, lighting up the riverwalk and with vendors, music, and more. 20 minutes after sunset.
Providence Place, 401 751-1221. |
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| Car Shows on Oakland BeachWarwick, RI
Tuesdays from 5:30pm.
Oakland Beach |
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| Prescott Park Arts FestivalPortsmouth, NH
Outdoor theatre and live music. Willy Wonka. Thu, Sun @7pm, Fri, Sat 8pm, with matinees.
Prescot Park, Marcy St at Mechanic St, 603-436-2848. |
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| Canobie Lake Park FireworksSalem, NH
9:30pm.
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| Summer Evenings at Treworgy PlanetariumMystic, CT
Indoor / Outdoor planetarium & telescope skygazing.
Treworgy Planetarium, 75 Greenmanville Ave, 860-572-0711 x5150. |
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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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| Shakespeare in the ParkBurlington, VT
Fri, Sat, Sun 6pm, matinee Sat 2pm.
Oakledge Park, 802-372-8400. |
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Outdoor Movies
| Outdoor Movies – click map above to set region | Mon 8/13 | Tue 8/14 | Wed 8/15 | Thu 8/16 | Fri 8/17 | Sat 8/18 | Sun 8/19 | Mon 8/20 |
| Christopher Columbus Park Sunday Night MoviesBoston, MA
8pm.
Christopher Columbus Park, North End, 718-639-6002. |
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| Magic 106.7 Family Film FestivalBoston, MA
Entertainment at 6pm, movies at sundown. Rain date the coming Wed.
Lawn at the Prudential Center |
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| 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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| WBZ Free Friday Flicks at the Hatch ShellBoston, MA
Fridays at “sundown” (about 8:30pm, come early and bring a picnic dinner). 6/15 Happy Feet 2, 7/13 Journey 2: The Mysterious Island, 7/20: The Muppets, 7/27: Cars 2, 8/3: Kung Fu Panda 2; 8/10: Zookeeper, 8/17: Puss in Boots, 8/24: The Lorax.
Esplanade, 617-787-7200. |
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| Burlington Movies on the CommonBurlington, MA
At dusk. Moves indoors if rain. Aug 15 & 22 are rain dates.
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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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| Ronan Park Movie NightDorchester, MA
8pm. Some Fridays. Their two calendars don’t match each other.
Ronan Park, Percival St & Marie St |
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| Summer in the HighlandsNewton Highlands, MA
Live music 6pm then movie at dusk.
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| Movie Nights / Cookout on Revere BeachRevere, MA
Locations vary. 6pm entertainment, then film at dusk.
Revere Beach, 781-286-8190. |
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| Movie Night in Adams ParkRoslindale, MA
Dusk.
Adams Park, Roslindale Village |
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| City of Somerville Annual Movie SeriesSomerville, MA
Dusk.
Various locations, 617-666-3311. |
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| Movies in the ParkWinthrop, MA
8pm.
Ingleside Park, 617-846-8243. |
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| Family Night & Outdoor MovieWoburn, MA
Dusk. Kid’s concert precedes it 7/24.
Library Park |
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| Norwood Family FlickNorwood, MA
At sunset.
FM Playground |
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| Linden Square Movie SeriesWellesley, MA
8:30pm. Free popcorn.
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| Movies at Hingham ShipyardHingham, MA
At dusk.
Hingham Shipyard |
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| Weymouth Summer Outdoor MoviesWeymouth, MA
At dusk.
Ralph Talbot Amphitheatre next to Town Hall, 781-682-6124. |
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| Movies in the ParkMarion, MA
Wednesdays at 7pm.
Island Wharf |
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| Movies Under the StarsNorton, MA
7:30pm.
Winslow Farm, 37 Eddy Street |
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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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| Monday Night Movies on the BeachHopkinton, NH
7:30pm or sundown. If rain, in Senior Center.
Houston Park, 603-746-3170. |
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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 RockNewport, RI
at dusk.
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| Movies on the BlockProvidence, RI
Thursdays at dusk thru Oct 4.
Westminster St at Union St |
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| Big Screen Movie on the BeachWesterly, RI
dusk.
Misquamicut Beach, 401-596-7761 or 401-348-2597. |
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| Family Outdoor Movies on the Surf Club DeckMadison, CT
July 9pm, August 8:30pm.
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| Summer FlickersNew London, CT
Wednesday at 8pm.
Hygenic Art Park, 79 Bank St, 860-443-8001. |
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| Beach Blanket Movie NightsNew London, CT
Sunset.
Ocean Beach Park |
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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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| Splash TheaterKillington, VT
7pm.
Johnson Recreation Center Pool |
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| Ben & Jerry’s Summer Movie FestivalWaterbury, VT
dusk.
1281 Waterbury-Stowe Rd |
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Cornfield Mazes
| Cornfield Mazes (Day/Night/Both) – click map above to set region | Mon 8/13 | Tue 8/14 | Wed 8/15 | Thu 8/16 | Fri 8/17 | Sat 8/18 | Sun 8/19 | Mon 8/20 |
| 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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| Beech Hill Farm & Ice Cream StandHopkinton, NH
Daily 11am-dusk. No nights.
107 Beech Hill Road, 603-223-0828. |
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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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Outdoor Music
| Outdoor Music – click map above to set region | Mon 8/13 | Tue 8/14 | Wed 8/15 | Thu 8/16 | Fri 8/17 | Sat 8/18 | Sun 8/19 | Mon 8/20 |
| Music & Astronomy Night at Robbins Park MusicArlington, MA
check this again.
Robbins Farm Park |
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| 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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| Boston Harbor Islands MusicBoston, MA
Various day times.
Georges Island |
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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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| Gardner Museum Nights / After HoursBoston, MA
5pm. Free admission.
280 The Fenway, 617-566-1401. |
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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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| ParkARTS Citywide Neighborhood ConcertsBoston, MA
5pm or 7pm.
Various |
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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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| Zumix ConcertsBoston, MA
Sundays Piers Park 6pm, Tuesdays Bremen St. Park, 6pm.
Piers Park or Bremen St. Park |
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| Brookline Summer Concert SeriesBrookline, MA
2012 6-8pm.
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| Central Square Music in the SquareCambridge, MA
5-7pm.
Central Square |
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| Concerts at the CCAECambridge, MA
42 Brattle Street, 617-547-6789.
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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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| Longfellow Family Sundays Art in the ParkCambridge, MA
Mostly family and children-oriented. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Most events 1-3:30 PM.
105 Brattle Street, 617-876-4491. |
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| Summer Sunset Concert SeriesCanton, MA
6-8pm.
The Village Shoppes Canton, 95 Washington St |
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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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| Sunday Concert Series at RevereRevere, MA
6pm.
American Legion lawn, 281 Broadway |
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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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| Concerts on the CommonFitchburg, MA
No times on the website, huh.
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| Hudson Summer ConcertsHudson, MA
Wed 6:30pm, Wood Park, Thu 12pm, Cellucci Park.
Various |
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| Summer Concert SeriesLexington, MA
Fridays 6:30pm.
Lexington Visitors Center, 1875 Massachusetts Ave., 781-862-2480-. |
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| Tuesday Night ConcertsLexington, MA
Tue 7:15pm.
Hastings Bandstand, Worthen Road at Old Mass Ave, 781-862-0500 x707. |
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| Littleton – PaloozaLittleton, MA
5-8pm.
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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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| Gloucester Block PartyGloucester, MA
6-10:30pm.
Main Street, from Pleasant to Washington |
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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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| Lowell Summer Music SeriesLowell, MA
7:30-10pm.
Boarding House Park |
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| Summer Beach ConcertsLynn, MA
6-8pm except 7/3.
Red Rock Park on the beach at Lynn Shore Drive. |
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| Summer Concert SeriesManchester, MA
6-8pm.
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| North Reading Concert/BBQ SeriesNorth Reading, MA
BBQ 5pm, kids act 5:15pm, music 6:15pm. $3.
Ipswich River Park |
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| Summer Concert Series at PeabodyPeabody, MA
6-8pm. Mayor’s office, not recreation.
Leather City Common, Lowell St, 978-538-5702. |
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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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| Topsfield Concerts on the CommonTopsfield, MA
Sundays 4-6pm.
Town Common |
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| Plaza Jazz at Wakefield LibraryWakefield, MA
1st & 3rd Thursdays 5:30-7:30pm. If rain, indoors.
Library, 345 Main St |
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| Summer Concerts on the Common at BillericaBillerica, MA
7pm except 7/4. Ice Cream social 8/7 at 6:30pm.
Town Common, 978-671-0921. |
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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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| Summer Band Concerts & Children’s ShowsNorth Andover, MA
6pm.
Town Common |
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| Concerts in the ParksGardner, MA
6pm.
Monument Park |
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| Avon Town Gazebo ConcertsAvon, MA
Wednesdays, 7:00-8:30pm. Called to confirm this.
, 508-559-9461, 508-586-6580. |
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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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| Summer Concert Series at Soule HomesteadMiddleboro, MA
Shows start at 6pm, except 7/14 at 5pm. Rain or shine (if it rains they’ll go inside).
46 Soule Street |
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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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| Plymouth Library Lawn ConcertPlymouth, MA
1-2pm.
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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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| Foxboro Jaycees ConcertsFoxboro, MA
Thursdays 7-9pm.
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| Concerts on the Common at MansfieldMansfield, MA
7pm. In case of rain, Town Hall or the Congregational Church on West St.
South Common |
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| Musical Mondays at FeatherstoneMartha’s Vinyard, MA
6:30-8pm.
Featherstone |
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| Summer Concerts at Children’s BeachNantucket, MA
6-7:15pm.
Children’s Beach |
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| Lakeside Concert SeriesSharon, MA
Wed 7pm, Thu 6pm. “Square Jam” 8/2.
Memorial Park Beach Bandstand, Lake Massapoag, 781-784-1530. |
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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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| Wrentham Concert on the CommonWrentham, MA
No times listed, but last year it was 6:30pm.
Town Common, 508-384-5427. |
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| Grafton Concerts on the CommonGrafton, MA
Wednesdays 6pm. Rain location: Municipal Center Gym at 30 Providence Rd.
, 508-839-5335. |
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| ABMI Concerts on the GrassMendon, MA
6:30pm.
Mendon Town Beach |
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| Family Night at the BandstandMilford, MA
6:30-8:30pm. Rain dates following Thursday.
Milford Town Park, Congress St at Walnut Street, 508-478-5924. |
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| Southbridge Summer Concert SeriesSouthbridge, MA
Shows at 6pm. Many start with a festival at 4pm.
Town Common, Sue Pelletier 508-765-8800 or 508-248-6687. |
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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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| Wed Eves at the West Brookfield BandstandWest Brookfield, MA
7-9pm.
West Brookfield Bandstand |
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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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| Elm Park Summer Concert SeriesWorcester, MA
Thursdays 6:30pm.
Elm Park, Highland Street at Park Avenue |
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| Out to Lunch Concerts on the CommonWorcester, MA
12-2pm.
Worcester Common, 508-799-1400 x3. |
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| ARTS ROCK! Summer ConcertsWorcester, MA
7-10pm, except 8/4 from 1-10pm.
Goodale Park, Crescent St |
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| Easthampton Arts in the ParkEasthampton, MA
Fridays 6:30-8pm.
Millside Park, 2 Ferry St |
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| Positively Holyoke Summer Concert SeriesHolyoke, MA
6:30-8:30pm.
Holyoke Heritage State Park, 221 Appleton St |
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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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| Summer Sounds Concert SeriesWestfield, MA
8:30-10:30pm.
Municipal parking lot on Church Street, 413-572-1260. |
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| Sunday Night Concerts at WestfieldWestfield, MA
6-8pm except 7/8.
Stanley Park |
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| Look Park ConcertsFlorence, MA
Various times, Tuesdays are kids performances at 10am.
Pines Theater, Look Park, 413-584-5457. |
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| Coop Concerts & MoreGreenfield, MA
Various times.
Greenfield Energy Park, 413-774-9949. |
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| Summer Concert Series at South Hadley, MASouth Hadley, MA
6:30-8pm, plus 10/21.
Town Common, Rt 47 & Rt 116 |
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| Concerts at the ClarkWilliamstown, MA
Various times.
225 South St., 413-458-2303. |
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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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| Summer Concert SeriesOsterville, MA
Wed 6:30-7:30pm.
Library Lawn |
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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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| Concert SeriesAlton, NH
7pm.
Alton Bay Bandstand |
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| Bedford’s Family Cultural SeriesBedford, NH
7pm. If rain, in Town Hall.
Performance Stage (Pool Complex), 603-472-5242. |
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| Summer Concerts at Concord, NHConcord, NH
7pm except 6/21 at 6:30pm.
Various |
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| Sundays in Riverway ParkContoocook, NH
Sundays 3pm. Run by Hopkinton, NH?
Lewellen Bandstand in Riverway Park |
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| Saint-Gaudens Summer Concert SeriesCornish, NH
2pm. Indoors??
Little Studio, Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site |
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| Cochecho Arts FestivalDover, NH
Tuesdays 10:30am, Thursdays 12pm, Wednesdays 4pm, Fridays 6pm.
Henry Law Park |
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| Summer Concert SeriesGorham, NH
Various times. BBQ on 8/14.
Gorham Common |
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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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| Mondays on Lebanon CommonLebanon, NH
Thu 7:30pm. Rain location: church. Farmer’s market precedes it.
Colburn Park |
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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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| Newport Town Common Concert SeriesNewport, NH
Sundays 6-8pm.
, 603-863-1510. |
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| Friends of Stark Park Concert SeriesManchester, NH
Sun 2pm, Sat 6pm.
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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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| Summerfun Outdoor Concerts at NashuaNashua, NH
Various times. All day on 6/10. Fairy Tale Fest 7/21.
Greeley Park |
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| Haddad Bandstand Concerts on Sargent CommonNew London, NH
6:30pm.
, 603-526-4821. |
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| Bandstand ConcertsNorth Hampton, NH
Various times after 5pm.
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| Town of Woodstock Free Concert SeriesNorth Woodstock, NH
6:30-8:30pm,except 7/4, 7-8:30pm.
Soldier’s Park, 603-745-8752. |
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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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| Concert on the Common Summer Music SeriesRochester, NH
Tue 7pm.
, 603-332-4120. |
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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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| Talent Search Night at Canobie Lake ParkSalem, NH
Hundreds compete for free park passes and a chance to record a professional demo CD. Register at 5:30pm.
Canobie Lake Park |
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| Savina Hartwell Memorial Free Summer ConcertTilton, NH
Evening.
Tilton lsland Park, 603-286-3000. |
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| Saturday Evening Concert SeriesWaterville Valley, NH
Saturday evenings.
Town Square |
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| Free Sunday Summer Concert SeriesCentral Falls, RI
Call for times.
Jenks Park, Broad St, 401-727-7490. |
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| Conventry Summer Concert SeriesCoventry, RI
Sundays 6pm.
Paine Field, 1277 Main St |
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| Summer Concert SeriesJamestown, RI
6:30pm.
Memorial Square, 401-423-7260. |
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| Free Summer Concert SeriesLincoln, RI
6pm.
Chase Farm, 667 Great Rd |
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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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| Family Night Concert SeriesNewport, RI
6pm.
, 401-845-5810. |
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| North Kingstown Concert SeriesNorth Kingstown, RI
Tue 7pm at Water’s Edge, Kids shows Thu 6:30pm at Town Beach.
, 401-294-3306. |
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| City Hall Concert SeriesPawtucket, RI
Sun 6pm.
City Hall Ampitheatre |
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| Slater Park Concert SeriesPawtucket, RI
Thu 6-7:30pm, Tue kids shows 6pm.
Slater Park |
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| Summit Summer Music FestProvidence, RI
1-5pm. One day only.
Lippitt Park |
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| Downtown Sundown SeriesProvidence, RI
7:30pm.
Roger Williams Natl Memorial, 282 North Main St |
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| Summer Concerts at South Kingstown, RISouth Kingstown, RI
6:30-7:30pm. Sun & Mon at Marina Park, Tue at Peace Dale Village Green.
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| South County Commons Outdoor Summer Concert SeriesSouth Kingstown, RI
6-8pm.
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| Summer Concert Series at Warwick, RIWarwick, RI
6:30-8pm.
, 401-738-2000 x6504. |
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| Blues on the Beach & Monday Night JamsWesterly, RI
Gee, no times of day on the website.
Westerly Town Beach, 365 Atlantic Avenue |
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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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| Branford Jazz on the Green SeriesBranford, CT
6:30pm.
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| Summer Concert Series at BristolBristol, CT
7-8:30pm.
Brackett Park |
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| NewAlliance Bank Concert SeriesClinton, CT
Gee, no time of day OR location on the website. A record of vagueness!
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| Citycenter Summertime FestivalDanbury, CT
Well, last year it was 7:30pm.
CityCenter |
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| Summer Concerts at IvesDanbury, CT
This is a professional venue with $25-ish prices. Outdoors.
Ives Concert Park, 43 Lake Avenue Extension |
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| Sounds of SummerEast Hartford, CT
Thursdays 6pm.
Town Green, 1047 Main St |
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| Concerts on the Town GreenEast Haven, CT
7pm.
Town Green, 203-468-3367. |
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| Summer Concerts at Essex, CTEssex, CT
Gee, no times listed!
, 860-767-4340 x110. |
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| Summer Concert Series at Greenwich, CTGreenwich, CT
Sun 7-8:30pm, except 6/24, 7/15, 8/12 at 4pm. Also Wed 7:15pm w/rain date Thu.
Roger Sherman Baldwin Park, 203-861-6100. |
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| Summer SoundWaves Concert SeriesGroton, CT
6-8pm. Aug 9 & 16 are rain dates.
Esker Point Beach |
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| Manchster Bandshell SeriesManchester, CT
7pm.
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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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| Naugatuck Summer Music FestivalNaugatuck, CT
7pm. Rain dates & locations vary.
Town Green |
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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 Concert Series at Stafford, CTStafford Springs, CT
6pm.
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| Summer Concert Series at ThomastonThomaston, CT
Mostly 7pm. If rain, school at 185 Branch Rd.
Seth Thomas Park, South Main St |
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| Concerts in the ParkThompson, CT
7pm.
Riverside Park |
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| Summer Concert Series at TorringtonTorrington, CT
7-9pm. Click the rec dep’t brochure photo.
Coe Memorial Park, Civic Center, 860-489-2274. |
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| Summer Concerts at TrumbullTrumbull, CT
Tuedsays, 7pm.
Town Hall Gazebo |
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| Twilight TunesWallingford, CT
7-8:30pm.
Wallingford Parade Grounds |
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| Music at the Park Summer ConcertsWatertown, CT
7pm. If rain, Swift Middle School.
Veterans’ Memorial Park, 570 Nova Scotia Hill Road |
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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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| Concert on the Green at Windsor, CTWindsor, CT
7-9pm.
Town Green |
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| Outdoor Market and ConcertBangor, ME
5-8pm.
Pickering Square |
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| Summer Bandstand Concert SeriesBethel, ME
4pm. Rain location, 45 Church St.
Bethel Common |
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| Weekly Concerts in the ParkKennebunk, ME
Wed 6:30-7:30pm.
Lafayette Park, Storer St. |
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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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| Mill Creek Park Summer ConcertsSouth Portland, ME
6:30pm. No website, but I confirmed this.
Mill Creek Park, 207-767-7650. |
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| Summer Concert Series at Wells Harbor ParkWells, ME
6:30pm. 8/25 ChiliFest.
Wells Harbor Park |
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| Summer Concerts at Norcross PointWinthrop, ME
Sundays 2-4pm.
Northrop Point |
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| “Alive on the River” Concert SeriesWiscasset, ME
Thursdays 6pm.
Main Street Pier |
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| Brandon Summer Concert SeriesBrandon, VT
6:30pm.
Central Park or Brandon Green Park |
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| Concerts on the GreenDanville, VT
Could not confirm this. Listing might be for a previous year.
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| Friday Night LivIsland Pond, VT
Fridays 6-10pm, with vendors and food.
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| River Road Summer Concert SeriesKillington, VT
6-7:30pm.
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| Thursday Night Summer Concerts on the GreenManchester Center, VT
7:30pm. Not free.
Town Green, 802-362-2100. |
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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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