Aug 8-16, 2011: Chinatown, India, Revere Fests, Air & Car Shows, Puzzle Hunt, Rocket Launch, Meteors, & Cruise Giveaway
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| Odyssey Cruises Dinner Cruise – ticket giveaway | Boston Metro
Sat 1/1 – Sat 12/31 |
 Everybody wanted those cruise tickets last week, so this week I have two pairs of tickets to give away, this time for a dinner cruise around Boston Harbor! Boston, MA. |
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| Chinatown August Moon Festival | Boston Metro
Sun 8/14 |
 Chinatown is having a celebration where dancing dragons go door to door, sort of a trick or treat experience, leaving the street literally covered with firework casings and lettuce leaves! They’ll also have a stage with cute kids doing martial arts and dance. I’ve been and this is a must see! Highly recommended! Most likely 10am-5pm. Main Street, Chinatown, Boston, MA.617-350- 6303. |
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| Perseids Meteors | Metro West
Sat 8/13 |
 The Perseids (August) and the Geminids (December) are the most reliable of the annual meteor showers. It’s unfortunate that the full moon will drown own the view but you’ll see plenty in the weeks before and after the peak on August 13. Get to a beach or a very large field with no streetlights to wash out the night sky. And here’s a park event where an astronomer will help you find them! Broadmoor, 280 Eliot Street, Natick, MA. |
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| Model Rocket Launch at Acton | Metro West
Sat 8/13 |
 While you’re in the area, go see the model rocket launches! 10am-4pm. There’s another August 27 in Acton and also in Amesbury year ’round. School St. field, Acton, MA. |
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| Celebrate Revere | Boston Metro
Sat 8/13 |
 This festival seems a little too “family fun” for me — face painting and magic and balloons for kids — but they end with live music and fireworks at 9pm! Revere Beach, Revere, MA. |
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| India Day – Festival & Concert | Boston Metro
Sun 8/14 |
 I’ve been to this festival at the Hatch Shell on the Esplanade in Boston. They have performers and a huge crowd with dozens of booths. As the only South Asian-themed event I know of in Boston, it’s definitely worth a trip. Esplanade, Boston, MA. |
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| Boston Area Puzzle Hunt League | Boston Metro
Sat 8/13 |
 A normal scavenger hunt is pretty tame — mainly tourist trivia and they end up sending you to restaurants and retail stores where they get a commission. However, this Puzzle Hunt has no sponsors and is meant for people who love puzzles. Teams choose whether to solve “normal” or “hard” puzzles. Unless you’ve heard of the MIT Mystery Hunt, choose “normal”. Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA. |
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| Carnival in Provincetown | Cape Cod
Sun 8/14 – Fri 8/19 |
 You don’t speak the name of New England’s big gay carnival. You sing it, thusly, It’s time for CAAAAARN-I-VAAAAL!! This year features Charo, a parade, oh heck, the entire town is basically a parade for a week! All Over, Provincetown, MA.800-637-8696. |
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| Please help test my new events mobile app | Boston Metro
Fri 8/12 |
 Have you heard that I’ve created a mobile app with events? I need volunteers with the iPhone and BlackBerry (okay, I’ll take more Droid, too) to test! Please email me at johnny@eventsINSIDER.com and volunteer! It will take just a couple of minutes to play around with it and will really help me out. Thanks! Cambridge, MA. |
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| MG Rover Day at Larz Anderson Auto Museum | Boston Metro
Sat 8/13 |
 Boston’s wonderful auto museum has another lawn day, this time with MGs. 15 Newton Street, Brookline, MA.617-522-6547. |
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| Japanese Car & Motorcycle Day at Larz Anderson Auto Museum | Boston Metro
Sun 8/14 |
 And the next day it’s motorcycles and japanese cars, an odd combination. 15 Newton Street, Brookline, MA.617-522-6547. |
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| Boston by Bike at Night | Boston Metro
Sat 8/20 |
 Prefer your cycle without a motor? This architectural and historic tour starts at midnight and goes to dawn with a “pot luck” breakfast. Can’t you guys just go to a cafe for brunch? meet at 11:15pm. Bring something for breakfast Sunday in Christopher Columbus Park. Run by the Back Bay Midnight Pedalers. The website is old but I confirmed this by phone. Trinity Church, 206 Clarendon St., Boston, MA.617-522-0259. |
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| Model airplanes – CRRC Soar-In | Metro West
Sat 8/13 – Sun 8/14 |
 This one’s even better, because it will have real runways, with model airplanes and helicopters! I’ve been and it’s a small event but great fun! Call Mark Drela at 617 253 0067, or drela@mit.edu. Lunch included in admission. Register ahead for discount. Directions, see http://www.charlesriverrc.org/fields_davis.htm. Davis Field, off Rt 117, Sudbury, MA.978-897-1750. |
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| Air Show at Pease Air Force Base | New Hampshire
Sat 8/13 – Sun 8/14 |
 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. |
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| Dominican Festival & Parade at Franklin Park | Boston Metro
Mon 8/15 |
 There’s also a carnival at Franklin Park with Domican, Haitian, and Jamaican food, music, and dance. 12pm-7pm. Deval Patrick will march in the parade. Free. Ramsey Park, Boston, MA.617-201-2909. |
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| Free Folk Dancing with Folk Arts Center of New England | Boston Metro
Fri 8/12 – Fri 9/2 |
 Aug 12, Aug 19, and Sep 2, you’ll find participatory folk dancing from 7:30-9:30 pm in Harvard Square. In front of Au Bon Pain, Forbes Plaza, 1350 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA.781-438-4389. |
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| Chiefly About War Matters | Metro West
Sat 8/13 |
 I love re-enactments, and this one features New England author Nathaniel Hawthorne and other figures, who debate the American Revolutionary War. Appears to be two sessions, 1pm and 3pm. The Wayside, Concord, Concord, MA. |
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| National Poetry Slam | Boston Metro
Tue 8/9 – Sat 8/13 |
 This year, the entire nation’s best poetry performers come to Boston! And yet I am only listing this event as #18 of the week. Oh well. I’ve seen poetry “slamming” and it’s a lot more interesting than you might think, like seeing a series of short one-person theatre shows. It features workshops, a Harry Potter vs Buffy the Vampire Slayer face-off, and an American Sign Language session. Various, Cambridge, MA. |
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| River Glow | Rhode Island
Sat 8/13 |
 Taking the idea from Providence, the town of Westerly RI floats 30 bonfires in their river, and they’ll have belly dancing, steel drum bands, jugglers, and more. 7-10pm. Westerly, RI. |
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| Really Breaking the Mold: Unconventional Sculptural Processes | Western Mass
Sat 8/13 |
 The sculptor who made the Lincoln Memorial had a home in Western Massachusetts that is now a museum and grounds. This weekend they’ll have workshops and demonstrations on sculpting! I’ve been and it’s a wonderful location, well worth the trip. 4 Williamsville Road, Stockbridge, MA.413.298.3579. |
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| Bolton Fair | Worcester
Thu 8/11 – Sun 8/14 |
 Small and not arty, it’s yet another agricultural festival! But they’ll have a lumberjack contest and show, martial arts, trampolite show, dogs catching frisbees, and a “sheep agility” contest. Let’s just hope it’s the sheep who are demonstrating the agility in that one, not the owners. Bolton Fairgrounds, Rt 117, Exit 27 off Rt 495, Lancaster, MA. |
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| Turners Falls Block Party | Northern Mass
Sat 8/13 |
 There are unspecified activities at this festival, which perhaps include the lantern parade they had last year. Turners Falls, MA. |
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| 1774 First Resistance Re-enactment | Western Mass
Sat 8/13 |
 Lexington has a re-enactment that is the first battle of the American Revolutionary War. Perhaps this event, part of Great Barrington’s 250th Anniversary, commemorates the first “resistance”? Like what? I guess you’ll have to attend to find out! Great Barrington, MA. |
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| Cardboard Boat Regatta in Greenfield | Northern Mass
Sat 8/13 |
 I’ve never seen a cardboard boat race, but since cardboard tends to seep water, I would guess they have a short half-life! Greenfield Swim Area, Greenfield, MA. |
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| Lowell Quilt Festival | Northern Mass
Thu 8/11 |
 This is 2nd largest annual quilt festival in the Boston area. Be open-minded! I went to a quilt show once and it was actually fantastic, the quilts are really works of art, not grandma checkerboards. Lowell, MA. |
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| Rehoboth Agricultural Fair | Southeast Mass
Thu 8/11 – Sun 8/14 |
 If you’re in the area, check out this agricultural fair in Rehoboth, my hometown. I guess I was wrong to think of Rehoboth as totally desolate, because I went last year and it was great! They have a petting zoo, live stock exhibits, tractor pulls, horse show, carnival rides, fireworks on Saturday, and a demolition derby on Sunday! Almeida Road, Rehoboth, MA. |
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| Anniversary of Johnny’s List (2005) | Boston Metro
Fri 8/12 |
 Johnny’s List is now 6 years old, without missing a week! That is 312 issues of weird, wonderful, and often free New Englandy event goodness. Please email me at johnny@eventsINSIDER.com and I’ll send you my Summer 2011 Guide as a thank you for telling your friends through the web page at http://eventsINSIDER.com/s/. The guide has 720 permanent destinations like museums and zoos that I don’t mention in the blog, which is more events-oriented. Everywhere, New England. |
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| Rehoboth Antiquarian Society Clambake | Southeast Mass
Sun 8/14 |
 While you’re there, chow down at this annual celebration of the antiquarian society, also in Rehoboth, run by the local museum. It’s New Englandy goodness. Goff Hall, Rehoboth, MA.508-252-3031. |
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| Summer Clambake | Metro West
Thu 8/11 |
 Here’s a clambake that’s closer to Boston…. Longfellow’s Wayside Inn, 72 Wayside Inn Road, Sudbury, MA.978-443-1776. |
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| Winnekenni Castle Chowderfest | North Shore
Sun 8/14 |
 And a chowder festival that’s farther, but takes place at a “castle”!! Winnekenni Castle, Haverhill, MA. |
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| Jimmy Fund Fantasy Day at Fenway | Boston Metro
Sat 8/13 |
 This fundraiser to support cancer research drew 3,000 people last year. As well as baseball that everyone can join in, they’ll have tours and unspecified “activities”. (It’s bound to be good when the activities aren’t described.). Fenway Park, Boston, MA. |
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| South Boston Italian Pride Night | Boston Metro
Thu 8/11 |
 If you’re proud to be Italian, or simply want to revel with those who are, this festival goes completely undescribed and seems to have no website. It’s like they aren’t even trying to attract attendees. Ah well, it’s one of those hyper-local festivals that people hear about from their neighbors and don’t expect anyone outside their community to come to, I suppose. 6pm. Medal of Honor Park, 775 E 1st St, South Boston, MA.617-635-3911. |
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| Wakefield Italian Festival | North Shore
Sat 8/13 |
 This one says they’ll divide the town up into the 20 regions of Italy. Is that even possible? It sounds wonderfully complicated and interesting! Domani sia una parte di esso (come be a part of it). Main and Albion Streets, Wakefield, MA.(603) 490-8050. |
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| Melrose Summer Celebration | Boston Metro
Fri 8/12 |
 A lot of towns have an annual “town day” and this is one of them. Do we care? Well, they’ll have unspecified “games”, the ubiquitous face painting, and a moon bounce that presumably adults can’t go into. They also promise ‘surprises’. Hmm. 11am-1pm. Melrose, MA.(781) 662-9511. |
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| Essex Street Fair | North Shore
Sat 8/13 – Sun 8/14 |
 This is just an excuse to visit Salem before Halloween season. And there are tons of other nearby events as part of Salem’s Heritage Days. Essex Street, Salem, MA. |
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| Phillips House Car Meet | North Shore
Sun 8/14 |
 While you’re there, check out the ancient Pierce-Arrows, Model A Ford, and five carriages on display at this car show. “Family games” and jazz music. 12-3pm. Free. Salem, MA.978-744-0440. |
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| Rockport Acoustic Music Festival | North Shore
Sun 8/14 |
 I’m including this just as an example of the live outdoor music that you can find all over New England. See my big list below where I track 230 outdoor summer music series! 12-6pm. Rockport, MA. |
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| Children’s Day & Watermelon Eating Contest | New Hampshire
Sat 8/13 |
 This kids celebration comes with a watermelon eating contest! Awesome! Nashua, NH. |
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| Children’s Festival & Talent Competition | New Hampshire
Mon 8/15 – Fri 8/19 |
 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. Hampton Beach, Hampton Beach, NH. |
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| Prescott Park Rhythm & Roots Fest | New Hampshire
Sun 8/14 |
 Heading up to Water Country for the day, the big water park? Stop by this music festival, too. 1-5pm. Portsmouth, NH. |
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| Springfield Caribbean Week | Springfield
Fri 8/12 – Sat 8/20 |
 The best part of this Caribbean week is the 2nd weekend, when there’s a talent show and a parade. Springfield, MA. |
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| Bridge of Flowers 10K Run & Charity Walk | Western Mass
Sat 8/13 |
 I’ve just visited the “Bridge of Flowers”, an old trolley bridge that they’ve converted into a garden, and it’s a wonderful setting and a quaint New Englandy town. This race may be just your excuse to give it a visit, especially if you are doing other things in Western Massachusetts. Shelburne Falls, MA. |
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| Charlemont Reggae Fest | Western Mass
Sat 8/13 |
 For example, you might practice your Jamaican accent at this reggae festival. Hoot, mon! Charlemont, MA. |
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| Neighborhood Fun Days in Fall River | Southeast Mass
Tue 8/16 |
 Fall River is having a festival with the usual moonbounce and unspecified games, music, and arts & crafts. 4-7pm. Fall River, MA. |
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| Moonlight Paddle in Rhode Island | Rhode Island
Sat 8/13 |
 In Rhode Island, this kayak center has regular programs and tours, one of which is this moonlight paddle. Sounds lovely! Wickford, RI. |
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| Free Fun Fridays: JFK Library & Museum | Boston Metro
Fri 8/12 |
 If you haven’t been, the John F Kennedy Museum has some very engaging permanent exhibits — it’s very accessible even for those with only a passing interest in the former US President. Of course, they have regular lectures to draw you in, but this free day is nice too. JFK Library & Museum, Columbia Point, Boston, MA.617-514-1600. |
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| Boston Restaurant Week – Summer | Boston Metro
Sun 8/14 – Fri 8/19 |
 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. |
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| BANG BANG Boston Premier | Boston Metro
Thu 8/11 |
 BANG BANG is a new film about a troubled teen trying to get out of gang life. It won Best First Feature at the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival and the director will come do a Q&A and give away posters and t-shirts. Come out to support independent film. Kendall Square Theatre, Cambridge, MA. |
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| Provincetown Jazz Festival | Cape Cod
Fri 8/12 – Mon 8/15 |
 Whether you have an interest in jazz or not, perhaps this will inspire you to check out Cape Cod during CARNIVAL TIME! Provincetown, MA. |
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| Pucker Up! Pickle Making for Kids and Families | Boston Metro
Sat 8/13 |
 Oh my god! It’s a pickle workshop! Bring vegetables to pickle and pickle away! 10am-12pm. Registration required. City Natives, 30 Edgewater Drive, Mattapan, MA. |
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| Free Clinic: How to Fix a Flat Bicycle Tire | Boston Metro
Thu 8/11 |
 This bicycle shop epitomizes the liberal tradition of raging against injustice (bombs) by doing something irrelevant (bicycles). But this class on changing your tires is free, and at least they won’t bring giant puppets! Now that’s a good deed! 8pm. Bikes Bombs Not Bombs, 18 Bartlett Sq., Jamaica Plain, MA. |
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| All’s Well That Ends Well – Outdoor Theatre: Our Review | Boston Metro
Wed 7/27 – Sun 8/14 |
 This is the last week to catch the summer outdoor theatre show on Boston Common. Read ahead for our review and see below for dozens more outdoor theatre series in New England. Boston, MA. |
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| Improv on the Bricks | North Shore
Sat 8/13 – Sun 8/14 |
 Salem Theatre Company holds an improv comedy show that’s unique for being outdoors. And free. Unfortunately, I don’t know anything more about it. 3:30pm each day. Derby Square on the Front Street side of Old Town Hall, Salem, MA.978-590-3276. |
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| U.S. Victory Canteen- An USO inspired 1940’s musical review | Southeast Mass
Fri 8/12 – Sat 8/13 |
 Wow! This is creative. They are going to re-enact, so to speak, a USO Tour, you know, the people who entertained the troops during World War II. And it takes place right next to the largest naval exhibit in the world, which features not only an entire battleship but submarines and a lot more. I’ve been many times and it’s a must-see combination of historical education and fun exploration. Fall River, MA. |
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| Central New England Karate Championships | Worcester
Sun 8/14 |
 Hmm, karate championships. This’ll be cool, right? DCU Center, Worcester, MA. |
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| Providence Roller Derby | Rhode Island
Sat 8/13 |
 I haven’t seen a roller derby, so I don’t have a sense for whether it’s as sexy and cool as they make it out to be. It’s like women wrestling in a mud pit, without the mud pit. And they’re on roller skates. 2 Kennedy Plaza, Providence, RI. |
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| Woody Guthrie Appreciation Concert | Metro West
Sun 8/14 |
 If you need an excuse to visit the Old Manse, a historic home, this Woodie Guthrie tribute may be the trick! And it’s free. 2-4pm. The Old Manse, 269 Monument Street, Concord, MA. |
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| Northern Outdoors – Whitewater Rafting – Our Review | Maine
Sat 8/13 |
 I’ve just returned from a week in Maine, and here are some reviews of local atractions! Northern Outdoors was the first and is possibly the best whitewater rafting company in Maine, with a base camp that includes a microbrewery, a hot tub, a swimming pool, and a ton of other amenities. Click here for my review! The Forks, ME. |
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| Owls Head Transportation Museum | Maine
Sat 1/1 – Sat 12/31 |
 Did you know that there’s an automobile museum in Brookline? This one in Midcoast Maine adds aircraft! I’ve just attended their annual air and car show, and don’t worry, I’ll keep you abreast of their many upcoming events. Their collection is large and very impressive, and curated in a way that makes it very accessible. You will learn a lot! Owls Head Transportation Museum, Owls Head, ME. |
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| Maine Botanical Gardens | Maine
Wed 6/1 – Sat 10/1 |
 Of course I love the Arnold Arboretum, the location near Franklin Park in Boston that’s run by Harvard and is dotted with trees and plants from all over the world. But this location in Midcoast Maine adds luxuriously crafted ponds, stone gardens, fountains, a waterfall, walking paths, and even two “fairy house villages” in their 250 acres. It’s about 10 times bigger and more wonderful than I had expect in this relatively remote location. Boothbay, ME. |
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| Red Cloak Haunted History Tours | Maine
Fri 7/1 – Mon 10/31 |
 Perhaps you’ve heard of the ghost story tours that are so popular in Boston and Salem. Well, you’ll find such things in Maine, too! These evening walking tours lead you through quaint New Englandy towns and you’ll learn a lot about real history in a fun way, as well as being tickled by the possibility of ghost flitting about. The walk was an easy one and we weren’t led to some gift shop at the end. I’m always a bit uneasy about those who “believe” but the tours aren’t delivered that way, they are just for fun and especially great for families. Various, Camden, ME. |
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| Skowhegan State Fair | Maine
Thu 8/11 – Sat 8/20 |
 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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| Dance New England – Dance Camp | Maine
Fri 8/12 – Tue 8/23 |
 Enjoy dancing? Want to experience 11 days of heat with no meat? Here’s a retreat, a feat for your feet that can’t be beat! P.S. This is your graphic?? Get a new logo, people! Omni Camp, Poland Springs, ME. |
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| On to Richmond – Civil War Event | Connecticut
Sat 8/13 – Sun 8/14 |
 This is some sort of Civil War re-enactment. I wish I had more details. Woodbury, CT. |
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| Tweed River Festival | Vermont
Fri 8/12 – Sun 8/14 |
 This is yet another campground all-weekend festival. Why not? Stockbridge, VT. |
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| Americana Days, Anniversary of the Battle of Bennington | Vermont
Sat 8/13 – Sun 8/14 |
 Cannons, Soldiers and Ceremonies at this nearby event. Bennington, VT. |
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| Guilford, VT – 250th Anniversary Parade | Vermont
Sat 8/13 |
 Happy birthday, Guilford, Vermont. They’ll have a parade, fireworks, hot air balloon rides, and a lot more. Guilford, VT. |
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| Mohegan Storytelling & Music Festival | New York
Sat 8/13 |
 Professional storytellers do a routine that is sort of a one-person theatre show. I’ve seen it and it’s not just for kids! 99 Baron de Hirsch Rd, Crompond, NY. |
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| Rock, Rattle, & Drum Pow Wow & Spirit on the Mountain Music Festival | New York
Sat 8/13 – Sun 8/14 |
 This festival seems to be a serious music event, as well as a Native American pow wow, and well worth a visit. Considering camping over that weekend. Don’t be afraid — it’s only 20 minutes over the state border into New York. Rt. 22 & Rt. 43, Stephentown, NY.413-464-0919. |
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| Boston MetroVariousShakespeare on Love | R | S | S | ||||||
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| Boston MetroBoston, MA“Shakespeare on Love & A Shakespearean Cabaret | S | ||||||||
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| Boston MetroBoston, MACommonwealth Shakepeare (Boston Common) | M | T | W | R | F | S | S | ||
| Alls Well that Ends Well. 2011: Tue-Sat 8pm, Sun 7pm with matinee on 7/30. Parkman Bandstand, Boston Common more |
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| Boston MetroBoston, MAWaterfront Performing Arts Series | T | ||||||||
| 2011: 6-8pm. Boston Ballet, Boston Lyric Opera, Riverside Theatre Works and the Boston Pops. Christopher Columbus Park, 105 Atlantic Ave more |
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| Boston MetroBoston, MAPlays in the Park (for kids) | F | ||||||||
| 2011: These plays are outdoors, but they’re just for kids. Shows at 11:45 AM and 1:30 PM. Georges Island, 617-223-8666. more |
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| North ShoreNewburyport, MAJean-Paul Sartre’s The Flies (Les Mouches) | S | S | |||||||
| 2011: Presented by Theatre in the Open. Free. 4 PM. Maudslay State Park, Curzon Mill Rd., 978-465-2572. more |
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| LowellLowell, MAMeasure for Measure | S | ||||||||
| 2011: The New England Shakespeare Company performs Measure for Measure @ 4 PM. 67 Kirk Street more |
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| Northern MassGreenfield, MAEnergy Park Music Series | R | ||||||||
| 2011: Various times. more |
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| Southeast MassMartha’s Vinyard, MAThe Vineyard Playhouse | W | R | F | S | S | ||||
| 2011: 5pm. The Comedy of Errors. Also 10am shows on Saturdays. They also have a “Main Stage” indoors. Ampitheater, Tashmoo Overlook, State Road, Vineyard Haven, 508-693-6450. more |
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| Southeast MassNantucket, MASeaside Shakespeare | S | S | |||||||
| 2010: 6pm. Children’s Beach more |
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| WorcesterWorcester MAWorcester Shakespeare Festival | W | R | F | S | S | ||||
| 2011: Shows 7pm except Sundays, which vary. Memorical Grove Amphitheatre, Green Hill Park more |
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| Western MassLenox, MAFree Outdoor Bankside Festival | R | F | S | S | |||||
| Every performance in the Rose Footprint Theatre is outdoors. Rose Footprint Theatre more |
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| Western MassPittsfield, MA“Shades of the Revolution” A Ghostly Re-Enactment of People, Places and Scenes from Pittsfield’s Past | R | ||||||||
| 2011: 7pm. Pittsfield Cemetery, 203 Wahconah St more |
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| Rhode IslandProvidence, RIWaterfire | S | ||||||||
| 2011: 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 8. Providence Place, 401 751-1221. more |
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| Rhode IslandProvidence, RISummer in the Mix: King Lear | M | T | W | ||||||
| 2011: All shows are outdoors. Eve shows at 7:30pm, matinees at 4pm. All Shows are “Pay-What-You-Can” Events. Various, 401-305-7333. more |
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| New HampshireSalem, NHCanobie Lake Park Fireworks | S | ||||||||
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| New HampshirePortsmouth, NHPrescott Park Arts Festival | R | F | S | S | |||||
| 2011: Outdoor theatre and live music. The Wizard of Oz, Thu 7pm, Fri 8pm, Sat 8pm, Sun 7pm, with matinees. Prescot Park, Marcy St at Mechanic St, 603-436-2848. more |
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| New HampshireVariousTheatre Under the Stars | W | F | S | ||||||
| 2011: WV is Waterville Valley, NH, not West Virginia. Various more |
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| ConnecticutGuilford, CTShakespeare on the Green | M | T | W | R | F | S | S | M | |
| Some shows in a park, some on a boat! , 453-8134, x 301. more |
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| MaineOld Orchard Beach, MEFireworks @ Old Orchard Beach | R | ||||||||
| 2011: 9:45pm. Next to the Pier more |
| Outdoor Movies | grade | Mon 8/8 | Tue 8/9 | Wed 8/10 | Thu 8/11 | Fri 8/12 | Sat 8/13 | Sun 8/14 | Mon 8/15 |
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| 2011: Sundays Dusk. Christopher Columbus Park, North End, (718) 639-6002. more |
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| Boston MetroBoston, MAMagic 106.7 Family Film Festival | S | ||||||||
| 2011: Entertainment at 6pm, movies at sundown. Lawn at the Prudential Center more |
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| Boston MetroBoston, MANeponset River Greenway Festival & Movie Series | T | R | |||||||
| 2011: Events at “sunset”… 8pm-ish. Some events come with park activities beforehand. 7/5: Daddy Day Care, 7/12: Iron Man 2, 7/19: Megamind, 7/26: Despicable Me, 8/2: How to Train Your Dragon, 8/4: How to Train Your Dragon, 8/9: Tangled, 8/11: Tangled, 8/18: Toy Story 3, 8/25: Rango. Tue: Martini Shell, Truman Pkwy, Hyde Park. Thu: Pope John Paul Park, Gallivan Blvd, Dorchester, 617-542-7696. more |
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| Boston MetroBoston, MAOutdoor – Movies by Moonlight | F | ||||||||
| 2011: Silver screen and modern classics. Fridays. Free. Start at “dusk”. 70 Rowes Wharf, 617.439.7000. more |
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| Boston MetroBoston, MAWBZ Free Friday Flicks at the Hatch Shell | F | ||||||||
| 2011: Fridays at “sundown” (about 8:30pm, come early and bring a picnic dinner) at the hatch shell on the Esplanade. Esplanade, 617-787-7200. more |
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| Boston MetroCambridge, MAScreen on the Green | W | ||||||||
| 2011: Movies are preceded by a performance at 7pm. Various parks, 617-349-6200. more |
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| Boston MetroRevere, MAMovie Nights / Cookout on Revere Beach | M | W | R | ||||||
| Some at Kelly’s Roast Beef, some at the William G. Reinstein Bandstand. Free! 2011: Cookouts 11am-1pm. Movies 6pm entertainment then movie. Revere Beach, 781-286-8190. more |
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| Boston MetroSomerville, MACity of Somerville Annual Movie Series | R | ||||||||
| 2011: Dusk. Various locations, 617-666-3311. more |
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| Boston MetroWinchester, MAWinchester Movies on the Common | R | ||||||||
| Website lists the wrong dates but I called to confirm that YES this is happening in 2011 on the Thursdays I list here. Winchester Town Common more |
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| Metro WestWellesley, MAWellesley Summer Outdoor Movie Series | R | ||||||||
| 2011: 8:15pm. Bring a chair and bug spray. more |
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| South ShoreBrockton, MAFriday Night Movies | F | ||||||||
| 2011: Entertainment and then 6:15pm movie, 7/15 How to Train Your Dragon, 8/12 Tangled. Campanelli Stadium, 1 Feinberg Way, 508-580-7123. more |
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| South ShoreHingham, MAMovies at Hingham Shipyard | R | ||||||||
| 2011: At dusk. Hingham Shipyard more |
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| South ShoreWeymouth, MAWeymouth Summer Outdoor Movies | R | ||||||||
| 2011: 8pm. Ralph Talbot Amphitheatre next to Town Hall, 781-682-6124. more |
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| Southeast MassMansfield, MAMovies with the Stars | W | ||||||||
| 2011: Held on the South Common. In case of rain, Town Hall or the Church on West Street. Times vary. South Common more |
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| Southeast MassNorton, MAMovies Under the Stars | F | S | |||||||
| 2011: 8:15pm. Winslow Farm, 37 Eddy Street more |
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| North ShoreBeverly, MASunday Night Movies at Lynch | S | ||||||||
| 2011: Sunday nights (except for one Saturday, 8/6) at “dusk.” Fireworks instead on 8/7. Lynch Park Shell more |
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| North ShoreSalem, MASalem Movie on the Common (part of Salem Heritage Days) | R | ||||||||
| 2011: 7 PM Sponsored by Town of Salem & Salem Common Neighborhood Association. more more |
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| Northern MassGreenfield, MASummer Movies Series @ Greenfield | S | ||||||||
| 2011: One Saturday per summer month at dusk. The Energy Park more |
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| Cape CodFalmouth, MAMovies Under the Stars | W | ||||||||
| 2011: Films begin at dusk. Rain date Sep 25. Peg Noonan Park, Main Street, 508-540-7724, 508-487-3424. more |
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| Cape CodOnset, MAOnset Bay Movie Co – Outdoor Movies Series | R | ||||||||
| 2011: 6/30 How to Train Your Dragon, 7/7 Despicable Me, 7/14 Avatar, 7/21 Alvin & the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel, 7/28 MegaMind, 8/4 Toy Story 3, 8/11 Rain Date for any rain-outs. The Bandshell, behind 197 Onset Avenue, 508-295-9026. more more |
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| New HampshireHampton Beach, NHMonday Night Movies on the Beach | M | M | |||||||
| 2011: at dusk. more |
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| Rhode IslandNewport, RIMovies on the Rock | W | ||||||||
| 2011: at dusk. more |
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| Rhode IslandProvidence, RIMovies on the Block | R | ||||||||
| 2011: Dusk. Also Pineapple Express 9/22, Purple Rain on 9/29, and Withnail & I (which is AWESOME and HILARIOUS) on 10/6. Westminster St at Union St more |
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| Rhode IslandWesterly, RIBig Screen Movie on the Beach @ Westerly | T | ||||||||
| 2011: 8:30pm Kids-oriented. Misquamicut Beach, 401-596-7761 or 401-348-2597. more |
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| ConnecticutFairfield, CTDance & Movie Nights at Jennings Beach | F | ||||||||
| 2011: 6:30 PM. A kids’ event. Jennings Beach, 203-256-3144. more |
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| ConnecticutNorwalk, CTIt’s 2 Cool Outdoor Movies | S | ||||||||
| 2011: Kids activities at 5:30 or 6 and then movie at dusk. Shady Beach more |
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| ConnecticutRocky Hill, CTFree Movies in the Park | F | ||||||||
| 2011: At dusk. Veterans Memorial Amphitheater (Back of Elm Ridge Park) more |
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| Boston MetroBelmont, MAPayson Park Music Festival | W | R | |||||||
| 2011: 6:45pm except Fridays which are 12pm kiddie concerts. Payson Park, 617-993-2760. more |
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| Boston MetroBoston, MAArts on the Arcade | W | ||||||||
| 2011: Art vendors 11 AM-3 PM with live music 12-2 PM.. City Hall Plaza more |
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| Boston MetroBoston, MABerklee at Spectacle Island | S | ||||||||
| 2011: 1-4 PM. Spectacle Island, 617-223-8108. more |
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| Boston MetroBoston, MABoston Phoenix/WFNX block parties | R | ||||||||
| 2011: 5- 8 PM. Summer Street more |
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| Boston MetroBoston, MACitywide Neighborhood Concerts | R | ||||||||
| 2011: 6:30 or 7pm. Various more more |
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| Boston MetroBoston, MAConcerts in the Courtyard at Boston Public Library | F | ||||||||
| 2011: Fridays 12:30-1:30 PM. Lineup TBA. Central Library in Copley Square, 617-536-5400. more |
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| Boston MetroBoston, MAHarborWalk Sounds & Free ICA Night | R | ||||||||
| 2011: Live music: various types, outside the ICA, which is free Thursday nights. Institute for Contemporary Art more |
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| Boston MetroBoston, MALandmarks Orchestra Summer Concerts | W | ||||||||
| 2011: 7 PM. Free. The July 31st show will be at the Pinebank Promontory in JP. At the Hatch Shell more |
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| Boston MetroBoston, MAMayor Menino’s Wednesday Night Concerts | W | ||||||||
| 2011: 7 PM. City Hall Plaza more |
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| Boston MetroBoston, MAMFA Concerts in the Courtyard | W | ||||||||
| 2011: Concerts at 7:30 PM. Museum of Fine Arts, 617-369-3189. more |
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| Boston MetroBoston, MARock and Blues Concert Cruises | S | ||||||||
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| Boston MetroBoston, MASounds of the Garden Summer Concert Series | W | ||||||||
| 2011: 6:30 – 7:30 PM. Various more |
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| Boston MetroBoston, MASpecial Live Concerts at Boston Harbor Hotel | T | W | R | ||||||
| Outdoor music: Soul on Tuesdays, Oldies on Wednesdays, Blues on Thursdays, all 6-10pm. Rowes Wharf, Boston Harbor Hotel more |
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| Boston MetroBoston, MASpectacle Island Music in the Park Series | S | ||||||||
| 2011: 12- 4 PM. Spectacle Island, Visitors Center Porch, (617) 223-8666.. more |
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| Boston MetroBoston, MASummer Music Series in Norman Leventhal Park | T | R | |||||||
| 2011: 12-2 PM. Post Office Square more |
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| Boston MetroBoston, MATitus Sparrow Park Summer Concert Series | W | ||||||||
| 2011: 6:30pm. Titus Sparrow Park, South End, 617-918-5289. more |
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| Boston MetroBoston, MAWaterfront Performing Arts Series | T | ||||||||
| 2011: 6-8pm. Christopher Columbus Park more |
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| Boston MetroBoston, MAWhole Note Wednesdays | W | ||||||||
| 2011: Jazz every Wednesday 6-9 PM. Free. The Liberty Hotel, 215 Charles Street, 617-244-4000. more |
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| Boston MetroBrookline, MABrookline Summer Concert Series | W | ||||||||
| 2011: 6:30 PM. Rain location: Town Hall. more |
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| Boston MetroBurlington, MABurlington Summer Concerts | M | T | |||||||
| 2011: Adults: Tue 6:30pm, Thu 7pm. Kids: Mondays 6:30pm and some Thursday matinees at 1pm. more |
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| Boston MetroCambridge, MACentral Square Music in the Square | R | ||||||||
| Times? Called. Central Square more |
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| Boston MetroCambridge, MAClub Passim Summer Concert Series | R | ||||||||
| 2011: 1-2 PM. 47 Palmer St. more |
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| Boston MetroCambridge, MAKendall Square Concert Series | T | R | |||||||
| 2011: 12-1:30pm. 300 Athenaeum Street, 617 577-7354. more |
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| Boston MetroCambridge, MALongfellow Family Sundays Art in the Park | S | ||||||||
| 2011: Mostly family and children-oriented. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Most events 1-3:30 PM. 105 Brattle Street, 617-876-4491. more |
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| Boston MetroCambridge, MASummer in the City | T | R | M | ||||||
| Various times & places. Various more |
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| Boston MetroCanton, MASummer Concert Series at Canton | W | ||||||||
| 2011: 7-9pm. Canton High School, 781-821-5030. more |
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| Boston MetroDedham, MASummer Concert Series at Dedham | W | ||||||||
Endicott Estate, 781-329-9118. more more |
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| Boston MetroRevere, MASunday Concert Series at Revere | S | ||||||||
| 2011: 6pm. No website but called to confirm. American Legion lawn, 281 Broadway more |
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| Boston MetroWatertown, MAWatertown Summer Concert Series | R | ||||||||
| 2011: 6:30-8 PM. Saltonstall Park, rain venue: Watertown Library, 617-972-6431. more |
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| Boston MetroWinchester, MAConcerts on Winchester Common | W | ||||||||
| 2011: 7-8:30pm. Call to check rain conditions. Winchester Common, 781-721-7125. more more |
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| Boston MetroWinthrop, MAWinthrop Summer Concerts | W | ||||||||
| 2011: 7 PM. Ingleside Park, 617-846-8243. more |
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| Metro WestConcord, MAMusic at the Manse Concert Series | S | ||||||||
| 2011: Most Sundays 2-4pm. And Sep 26. The Old Manse, 269 Monument Street, 978.369.3909. more more |
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| Metro WestDover, MADover Summer Concert Series | T | ||||||||
Dover Town Common more |
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| Metro WestFitchburg, MASundays in Coggshall Park | S | ||||||||
| 2011: 2 PM. Rain dates are July 24th and Sept. 25th. , 978/345-9550. more |
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| Metro WestFramingham, MAConcerts on the Common, Framingham | F | ||||||||
| 2011: Fridays 6:30pm. Village Green at Framingham Center, 508-532-5960 ask for “Building Services”.. more |
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| Metro WestLexington, MASummer Concert Series | F | ||||||||
| 2011: 6:30pm. Lexington Visitors Center, 1875 Massachusetts Ave., 781-862-2480.. more |
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| Metro WestLexington, MATuesday Night Concerts | T | ||||||||
| 2011: 7:15pm. Hastings Bandstand, Worthen Road at Old Mass Ave, 781-862-0500 x707. more |
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| Metro WestMarlborough, MASummer Concert Series at Marlborough | R | ||||||||
| 2011: 7-9pm. more |
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| Metro WestNeedham, MAArt in the Parks, Needham | R | ||||||||
| 2011: Thursdays at 7pm. Memorial Park, 781-455-7521. more |
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| Metro WestNorwood, MASunday Evening Concerts on the Common, Norwood | M | M | |||||||
| 2011: 7pm. Wed schedule best guess. Town Common, Washington St & Nahatan St more more |
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| Metro WestSudbury, MASummer Concert Series at Sudbury | M | M | |||||||
| 2011: 7 PM. If rain, moves to Fairbank Community Center Gym. End dates TBA. Haskell Field, 979-639-2356. more |
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| North ShoreDanvers, MASummer Concert Series at Danvers | M | W | M | ||||||
| 2011: 6pm. Danvers Rotary Pavilion, 978-777-0001 x3094. more |
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| North ShoreIpswich, MACastle Hill Summer Picnic Concerts | R | ||||||||
| Dancing & music overlooking Crane Beach. Come at 6pm for swing dance lessons! Call ahead to order a picnic dinner basket. Castle Hill, 978-356-4351 x4015. more |
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| North ShoreLowell, MALowell Summer Music Series | F | D | |||||||
| 2011: Music 7:30pm-10pm. Boarding House Park more |
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| North ShoreLynn, MASummer Beach Concerts | R | ||||||||
Red Rock Park on the beach at Lynn Shore Drive. more |
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| North ShorePeabody, MASummer Concert Series at Peabody | S | ||||||||
| 2011: 6-8pm. Leather City Common, Lowell St more |
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| North ShoreSalem, MABerklee Summer Series at Derby Square | S | ||||||||
| 2011: 5pm. Derby Square more |
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| North ShoreSalisbury, MASurfSide Live! | S | ||||||||
| 2011: 7:30- 10 PM followed by fireworks! Salisbury Beach Center, 3 Broadway Street more |
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| North ShoreTopsfield, MATopsfield Concerts on the Common | S | ||||||||
| 2011: 4-6pm. Town Common more |
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| LowellBillerica, MASummer Concerts on the Common at Billerica | T | ||||||||
| 2011: 7pm. Town Common, 978-671-0921. more |
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| Northern MassGardner, MAConcerts in the Parks | S | ||||||||
| 2011: 6pm. Monument Park more |
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| South ShoreBraintree, MASummer Concert Series at Sunset Lake | T | ||||||||
| 2011: 6-8pm. Sunset Lake’s Beachfront Gazebo Bandstand more |
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| South ShoreBrockton, MAMayor’s Summer Concert Series at Brockton | R | ||||||||
| 2011: 6-8pm. Heights Crossing, 35 Christy Place, Recreation (508) 580-7860. more |
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| South ShoreEast Bridgewater, MASummer Concerts at East Bridgewater | S | ||||||||
| 2011: 6-8pm. Town Common more |
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| South ShoreHingham, MALive Music at the Hingham Shipyard | F | ||||||||
| 2011: Fridays at 7pm. more |
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| South ShoreMiddleboro, MASummer Concert Series at Soule Homestead | S | ||||||||
| 2011: Shows start at 6pm. Rain or shine (if it rains they’ll go inside). 46 Soule Street more |
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| South ShorePlymouth, MAWednesday Night Concerts | W | ||||||||
| 2011: 6:30-9:30pm. Pilgrim Memorial Park, Water Street more |
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| Southeast MassDartmouth, MASummer Concert Series at Dartmouth | W | ||||||||
| 2011: 6:30-8:30 PM. Not free. more |
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| Southeast MassMartha’s Vinyard, MAMusical Mondays at Featherstone | M | M | |||||||
| 2011: 6:30pm- 8pm. Featherstone more |
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| Southeast MassNantucket, MASummer Concerts at Children’s Beach | S | S | |||||||
| 2011: 6-7:15pm. Children’s Beach more |
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| Southeast MassNew Bedford, MACity Celebrates Summer Thursdays | R | ||||||||
| Evenings. Downtown area, 508-996-8253 x205. more more |
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| Southeast MassNorton, MANorton Public Library Summer Concert Series | T | ||||||||
| 2011: 7-8:30pm. Norton Library, 68 E. Main St. more |
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| Southeast MassSharon, MALakeside Concert Series | W | ||||||||
| 2011: 7 pm. Memorial Park Beach Bandstand, Lake Massapoag more |
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| Southeast MassWestport, MAWestport Rivers Winery Concert Series | F | ||||||||
| 2011: 6-8 PM. $5 per car load. 417 Hixbridge Rd, 508-636-3423. more |
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| Southeast MassWrentham, MAConcert on the Common | S | ||||||||
| 2011: 6:30-8:30pm. Town Common more |
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| WorcesterMilford, MAFamily Night at the Bandstand | T | ||||||||
| Some shows are NOT in Milford! 2011: 6:30-8:30pm. Bandstand music. Rain dates following Thursday. Milford Town Park, Congress & Walnut Street, 508-478-5924. more |
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| WorcesterNorthborough, MASummer Concert Series | R | ||||||||
| 2011: 6-8:30pm. Ellsworth-McAfee Park (Rt. 135) more |
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| WorcesterSturbridge, MASturbridge Summer Concerts | R | ||||||||
| 2011: 6pm. Town Common, 508-347-2506. more |
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| WorcesterUpton, MASweet Summer Nights Music Series | F | S | |||||||
| 2011: Fridays from 7-8:30 PM and Sundays 1-5 PM. Events continue through September. Rain or shine. more |
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| WorcesterWorcester, MAElm Park Summer Concert Series | R | ||||||||
| 2011: 6:30pm. Elm Park, Highland Street at Park Avenue more |
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| WorcesterWorcester, MAOut to Lunch Concert Series | F | ||||||||
| 2011: 11am-2pm. Worcester Common more |
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| SpringfieldHolyoke, MASweet Sounds of Summer at the Wistariahurst Museum | F | ||||||||
| 2011: Various times. 238 Cabot St more |
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| SpringfieldSpringfield, MABike Night at Stearns Square | R | ||||||||
| 2011: 7:30-9pm. Rain or shine. Stearns Square more |
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| SpringfieldWest Springfield, MAFamily Concert Series at West Springfield | R | ||||||||
| 2011: Various times. Various more |
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| SpringfieldWestfield, MAMusical Moments In Amelia’s Garden | T | ||||||||
| 2011: Free. Rain or shine. 21 South Broad Street more |
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| SpringfieldWestfield, MASummer Sounds Concert Series | T | ||||||||
| 2011: 6:30PM. Municipal parking lot on Church Street, 413-572-1260. more |
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| SpringfieldWestfield, MASunday Night Concerts at Westfield | S | ||||||||
| 2011: 6pm. Stanley Park more |
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| Western MassGreenfield, MACoop Concerts & More | R | R | |||||||
| 2011: Several different series going on. Check schedule for specifics. Greenfield Energy Park, 413-774-9949. more |
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| Western MassSouth Hadley, MASummer Concert Series at South Hadley, MA | R | ||||||||
| 2011: 6:30-8pm. Town Common, Rt 47 & Rt 116 more |
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| Western MassWilliamstown, MAConcerts at the Clark | T | ||||||||
| 2011: Other concerts on their calendar are indoors. 225 South St., 413-458-2303. more |
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| Cape CodBourne, MAConcerts on the Lawn at the Library | W | ||||||||
| 2011: 7pm. 19 Sandwich Rd, 508-759-0644. more |
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| Cape CodBuzzards Bay, MAConcerts in the Park at Buzzards Bay | R | ||||||||
| 2011: 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Last date is a rain date. Park at the Gazebo more |
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| Cape CodFalmouth, MAFriday Summer Concerts on the Green | F | ||||||||
| 2011: 6pm. Peg Noonan Park, Main St, 508-362-0066. more more |
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| Cape CodHarwich, MAHarwich Town Band Free Concerts | T | ||||||||
| 2011: 7pm. No website but called to confirm. Aug 1st is at the tech school with a UK band in attendance. Brooks Park Band Stand, Harwich Center, Oak St, Cindy 508-432-3622. more |
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| Cape CodOnset, MASummer of Love Concerts | W | ||||||||
| 2011: 6:30pm. Onset Bandshell more more |
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| Cape CodOsterville, MASummer Concert Series | W | ||||||||
| 2011: 6-7pm. Library Lawn more |
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| Cape CodSandwich, MASummer Family Fun Fridays | F | ||||||||
| 2011: Outdoor concerts. Heritage Museums & Gardens more |
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| Cape CodWest Yarmouth, MAYarmouth Monday Night Concerts | M | M | |||||||
| 2011: 7pm. Mattacheese Middle School Bandshell, Higgins Crowell Road, 508-778-1008. more |
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| New HampshireBartlett, NHSummer Concert in the Park | W | ||||||||
| Called (Times?). Bartlett Village Community Park, 603-374-1952. more |
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| New HampshireBedford, NHBedford’s Family Cultural Series | T | ||||||||
| 2011: 6:30 ice cream, music 7pm. Rain location: Town Hall. Performance Stack (Pool Complex) more |
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| New HampshireConcord, NHSummer Concerts at Concord, NH | T | ||||||||
| 2011: 7pm except 7/10. Various more |
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| New HampshireGorham, NHSummer Concert Series | T | ||||||||
| 2011: 6:30pm. Gorham Common more |
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| New HampshireHancock, NHSummer Concert Series | R | ||||||||
| 2011: 7-8:30pm. Concerts held in church vestry in case of rain. Gazebo more |
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| New HampshireHenniker, NHHenniker Summer Concert Series | T | ||||||||
| 2011: 7pm. If rain, at Community Center. Bandstand, Community Park more |
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| New HampshireManchester, NHFriends of Stark Park Concert Series | S | ||||||||
| 2011: Mostly 2pm, check site. more |
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| New HampshireMerrimack, NHMerrimack Concert Association | W | ||||||||
| 2011: 7pm. Abbie Griffin Park Bandstand more |
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| New HampshireMilford, NHSounds on the Souhegan Summer Concert Series | W | ||||||||
| 2011: 7-8:30pm. Emerson Park more |
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| New HampshireNashua, NHSummerfun Outdoor Concerts at Nashua | M | W | M | ||||||
| Greeley Bandshell or Library Plaza. Fairy Tale Festival 7/17. Greeley Park more |
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| New HampshireNorth Woodstock, NHTown of Woodstock Free Concert Series | S | ||||||||
| 2011: 6:30-8:30pm. Soldier’s Park, 603-745-8752. more |
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| New HampshirePortsmouth, NHPrescott Park Arts Festival | W | ||||||||
| Outdoor theatre and live music. Peter Pan! Prescot Park, Marcy St at Mechanic St, 603-436-2848. more |
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| New HampshireRochester, NHConcert on the Common Summer Music Series | T | ||||||||
| 2011: 7pm. more |
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| New HampshireSalem, NHField of Dreams Concerts | R | ||||||||
| 2010: 6:30pm. Field of Dreams more |
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| New HampshireSalem, NHTalent Search Night at Canobie Lake Park | R | ||||||||
| 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 HampshireTilton, NHSavina Hartwell Memorial Free Summer Concert | S | ||||||||
, 603-286-3000. more |
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| New HampshireWaterville Valley, NHSaturday Evening Concert Series | S | ||||||||
Town Square more |
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| Rhode IslandCentral Falls, RIFree Sunday Summer Concert Series | S | ||||||||
Jenks Park, Broad St, 401-727-7490. more |
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| Rhode IslandCoventry, RIConventry Summer Concert Series | S | ||||||||
| 2011: 6pm. If rain, Community Center Hall, 1277 Main St, Rte 117. Various more |
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| Rhode IslandCranston, RIMusic All Around Town at Cranston, RI | R | ||||||||
| 2011: 6pm. William Hall Library, 1825 Broad St more |
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| Rhode IslandEast Providence, RISummer Concert at Rose Larisa Park | R | ||||||||
| 2011: 6pm. Rose Larisa Park, 401-435-7511. more |
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| Rhode IslandJamestown, RISummer Concert Series | S | ||||||||
| 2011: Concerts at 6:30pm. Memorial Square, (401) 423-7260. more |
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| Rhode IslandNarragansett, RISummer Concerts at the Gazebo | F | ||||||||
| 2011: 6pm. Gazebo more |
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| Rhode IslandNewport, RINantucket Nectars Summer Music Series | R | F | S | ||||||
| 2011: Real bands but pay $25 or more. more |
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| Rhode IslandNorth Kingstown, RINorth Kingstown Concert Series | T | ||||||||
| 2011: Tues 7pm, Kids performances Thu 6:30pm. Tues @ Wickford Town Dock, Thu @ Town Beach, (401) 294-3306. more |
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| Rhode IslandPawtucket, RISundays/Tuesdays at City Hall Ampitheatre | T | S | |||||||
| 2011: Sundays 5pm, Tuesdays 6pm. No website but called to confirm. City Hall Ampitheatre more |
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| Rhode IslandPawtucket, RISlater Park Concert Series | T | R | |||||||
| 2011: Tuesdays for kids, 5pm. Thursdays 6pm. No website but called to confirm. Slater Park more |
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| Rhode IslandSouth Kingstown, RISummer Concerts at South Kingstown, RI | T | S | |||||||
| 2011: 6-7:30pm. Sun & Tue at Peace Dale Village Green, Mon at Marina Park. more |
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| Rhode IslandWarwick, RISummer Concert Series at Warwick, RI | W | ||||||||
| 2011: 6:30-8pm. more |
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| Rhode IslandWesterly, RIBlues on the Beach & Monday Night Jams | W | ||||||||
| 2011: Wednesdays 6-8pm. Rain or shine. Westerly Town Beach, 365 Atlantic Avenue more more |
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| ConnecticutBranford, CTBranford Jazz on the Green Series | R | ||||||||
| 2010: 6:30-8:30pm. more |
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| ConnecticutBristol, CTSummer Concert Series at Bristol | T | ||||||||
| 2011: 7-8:30pm. Brackett Park more |
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| ConnecticutDanbury, CTCitycenter Summertime Festival | R | F | S | ||||||
| 2011: 7:30pm. CityCenter more |
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| ConnecticutEast Hartford, CTAnnual Sounds of Summer | R | ||||||||
| 2011: 6:30-8:30 PM. Not free. Town Green, 1047 Main St more |
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| ConnecticutFairfield, CTSummer Concerts at the Sherman Green Gazebo | W | R | S | ||||||
| 2011: 7pm, except 9/1, 9/2 @ 6:30pm. Sherman Green Gazebo more |
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| ConnecticutGreenwich, CTSummer Concert Series at Greenwich, CT | W | S | S | ||||||
| 2011: 7:30pm. July 7 at Binney Park. July 31 @ 7pm. Roger Sherman Baldwin Park more |
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| ConnecticutGroton, CTSummer SoundWaves Concert Series | R | ||||||||
| 2011: 6-8pm. Aug 12 & 19 are rain dates. more |
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| ConnecticutMilford, CTSummer Nights by Harbor Lights Concert Series | F | ||||||||
| 2011: 7pm. Rotary Pavilion at Fowler Field, 203-878-0681. more |
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| ConnecticutNaugatuck, CTNaugatuck Summer Music Festival | T | ||||||||
| 2011: 7-9pm. Rain dates & locations vary. Town Green more |
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| ConnecticutNewtown, CTSummer Concert at Dickinson Park | F | ||||||||
| 2011: 6:30pm. more |
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| ConnecticutNorth Haven, CTMusic Under the Stars | T | ||||||||
| 2011: 7pm. Town Green more |
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| ConnecticutNorwalk, CTNorwalk Parks Concert Schedule | W | ||||||||
| 2011: 6 or 7pm. Rain dates one day later. Calf Pasture Beach, 203-854-7806. more |
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| ConnecticutShelton, CTMusic Under the Stars | W | ||||||||
| 2010: 7-9pm. , 203-331-4120. more |
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| ConnecticutStafford Springs, CTSummer Concert Series at Stafford, CT | S | ||||||||
| 2011: 6pm. more |
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| ConnecticutThomaston, CTSummer Concert Series at Thomaston | M | M | |||||||
| 2011: If rain, Black Rock Elementary School, 57 Branch Rd. Seth Thomas Park, South Main St more |
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| ConnecticutTorrington, CTSummer Concert Series at Torrington | T | F | |||||||
| 2011: 7-9pm. Coe Memorial Park, Civic Center more |
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| ConnecticutTrumbull, CTSummer Concerts at Trumbull | T | ||||||||
| 2011: 7pm. Town Hall Gazebo more |
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| ConnecticutWindsor, CTSummer Concerts at Windsor, CT | R | ||||||||
| 2011: 7pm. Town Green more |
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| MaineBangor, MEDowntown Bangor Cool Sounds Concert Series | R | ||||||||
| 2011: 5-8pm with a family-friendly concert from 6-7:0. more more |
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| MainePortland, MESummer in the Parks Concerts | W | ||||||||
| 2011: 7pm or 8pm. Western Prom Park (mostly) more |
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| VermontColchester, VTSummer Concert Series at Colchester, VT | R | ||||||||
| 2011: 7pm. Lower Bayside Park (Beachside) more |
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| VermontDanville, VTConcerts on the Green | S | ||||||||
| 2011: 7pm. If rain, Danville United Methodist Church. more |
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| VermontManchester Center, VTThursday Night Summer Concerts on the Green | R | ||||||||
| 2010: 6-8pm. Town Green, 802-362-2100. more |
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| VermontStratton, VTSaturdays Under the Stars – Summer Concert Series | S | ||||||||
| 2010: 6-9pm. Stratton Mountain Ski Resort, 802.297.4FUN. more |
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