Events INSIDER: Aug 12-20, 2013

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Win: Massachusetts Independent Film Festival
This is one of the true true independent film festivals around. I have 4 tickets to give away. Tickets will be for film ‘blocks,’ so winners can choose which they’d like to go to. Email johnny@eventsinsider.com to win. Win: Massachusetts Independent Film FestivalBrattle Theatre Cambridge, MA, –.
Win: Rob Zombie’s ‘Lords of Salem’ screening
The Massachusetts Independent Film Festival is having a special screening of this movie by Rob Zombie. Midnight. I have 4 tickets to give away for this premiere. Email johnny@eventsinsider.com to win. Win: Rob Zombie's 'Lords of Salem' screeningBrattle Theatre Cambridge, MA, –.
Win: Cats
Enjoy one of Broadway’s longest running musicals ever. It’s CATS! Running at the North Shore Music Theatre from 8/20 to 9/1. 7:30pm. I have two pairs of tickets to give away for the 8/21 show. Email johnny@eventsinsider.com to win! Win: CatsNorth Shore Music Theatre Beverly, MA, –.
Outdoor movies!
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Outdoor Theatre!
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Outdoor concerts!
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Johnny’s Picks
Perseid Meteor Showers
The Perseids are the most reliable and warmest of the annual meteor showers. See it on your own by visiting a remote lake or park with no street lamps or city lights for a better experience. Perseid Meteor Showers All Over, , .
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Hey! I’ve split my Twitter feed into 17 regions so that you can REALLY get just the events close to home, or pick what you like. Please check it out and add me to a ‘Twitter list’ too (google it). Find 16 New England Regions on Twitter All Over, , –.
Events INSIDER Corn Maze Guide
I also track 42 cornfield mazes in New England, many of which have events at night! To see them, go to Events INSIDER, select your region on the map, and then scroll all the way to the bottom. more
Civil War Day on Georges Island
Its not like you need an excuse to visit the Boston Harbor Islands, but here’s one: Meet Civil War re-enactors that give guided tours around Georges Island. Civil War Day on Georges IslandGeorges Island Boston, MA, –.
Massachusetts Independent Film Festival
Hey, come watch that movie you’ve never heard about. Watch independent films and movies you’d hardly find anywhere else. They will have a closing party too, where writers, producers and actors might hang out. Massachusetts Independent Film FestivalBrattle Theatre Cambridge, MA, –.
Boston GreenFest
You will find an ecoFashion show, multiple concerts, a ‘Noche Latina’ and forums about ecology. Boston GreenFestCity Hall Plaza Boston, MA, –.
Fisherman’s Festival (Madonna Del Soccorso)
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 multiple music performances. Fisherman's Festival (Madonna Del Soccorso)North, Fleet and Lewis Streets Boston, MA, –.
Map, compass and Survival
Learn how to use a map to wander the wilderness (and survive). As for me, I’ll use the GPS in my mobile phone. 8am-6pm. Map, compass and SurvivalWestminster Public Safety Bldg Westminster, MA, .
East Boston Pride Day
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 Pride DayPiers Park Boston, MA, .
MG Rover Day at Larz Anderson Auto Museum
Boston’s wonderful auto museum has another lawn day, this time with MGs. 10am-2pm. MG Rover Day at Larz Anderson Auto MuseumLarz Anderson Auto Museum Brookline, MA, .
Quincy August Moon Festival
This Asian celebration has street dancing, amusements and event a cultural village. 11-5pm. Quincy August Moon FestivalDowntown Quincy Quincy, MA, .
Ford / Lincoln Day at Larz Anderson Museum
Larz Anderson Museum has all the cool cars and events. I’m going to keep listing them until you finally go. This one is about Ford / Lincoln cars! 10am-2pm. Ford / Lincoln Day at Larz Anderson MuseumLarz Anderson Auto Museum Brookline, MA, .
Boston Carnival (Caribbean Festival)
Lots of dancing and visually impacting costumes. There will be Latin music, entertainment and food. Boston Carnival (Caribbean Festival)Various Locations Boston, MA, –.
The Big Lebowski Annual Bowling Party
Yes, there’s an actual bowling party and then you view the Big Lebowski. Am I the only one around here who wants to attend? 7pm. The Big Lebowski Annual Bowling PartyCoolidge Corner Theatre Brookline, MA, .
Lowell Southeast Asian Water Festival
Lowell will have dragon boat races, comedy shows, music and a fried rice eating contest. Awesome! 9am-5pm. Lowell Southeast Asian Water FestivalLowell Heritage State Park Esplanade & Sampas Pavilion Lowell, MA, .
Wings & Wheels: Cruise-In/Fly-In
Ok, this one has planes and specialty cars… it’s a no brainer! But hey, there will be wood-fired pizza too. Every Thursday 5pm. Wings & Wheels: Cruise-In/Fly-InMinuteman Airfield Stow, MA, –.
Summer Star Search
Stars are always there, so why would we search for them? Learn how to recognize constellations and try to spot the different planets too! 8-10pm. Summer Star SearchStony Brook Wildlife Sanctuary Norfolk, MA, .
Marshfield Fair
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 FairMarshfield Fairgrounds, Route 3A at South River St. Marshfield, MA, –.
Iron Bridge Dinner
Table for 400, fine Sir? Enjoy a nice dinner in an outdoor setting. 5:30pm. Iron Bridge DinnerThe Iron Bridge Shelburne Falls, MA, .
Full Moon Twilight Hike & Bonfire
Walk around Hilltop Orchards, then relax and enjoy the entertainment provided around a nice bonfire. 2013:. Full Moon Twilight Hike & BonfireHilltop Orchards Richmond, MA, .
Martha’s Vineyard Harbor Festival
The featured event is the Grand Illumination, with Japanese and Chinese lanterns adorning the surroundings. There will be live music and art exhibits as well. 7:30pm. Martha's Vineyard Harbor FestivalMartha’s Vineyard Campground Oak Bluffs, MA, .
Fireworks at the Ocean Park by the Sea
This fireworks show is a great one! I’ve seen it, and it was fantastically impressive (And I’ve seen a lot of fireworks). 8pm. Fireworks at the Ocean Park by the SeaOcean Park, Seaview Ave Oak Bluffs, MA, .
Sandcastle and Sculpture Day (Nantucket)
It’s a sand sculpting contest , that happens to be really famous in the region (It’s been done for 39 years now). Register for a guaranteed space. 10am-9pm. Sandcastle and Sculpture Day (Nantucket)Jetties Beach Nantucket, MA, .
Woolly Fair
Cook your own burger by riding a bicycle. Also find bands that use human powered amps. There will be different interactive art displays as well. 2013:. Woolly FairThe Steel Yard Providence, RI, –.
Outdoor Series
Free outdoor folk dancing
Come learn or practice folk dancing. It’s open to all public! 7:30pm every Tuesday. Free outdoor folk dancingCopley Square Boston, MA, –.
Summer Music Series in Norman Leventhal Park
Don’t miss this series of outdoor concerts, featuring different artists such as MacWilliams Dixieland Quartet. 12-2pm. Every Tuesday and Thursday. Summer Music Series in Norman Leventhal ParkNorman Leventhal Park, Post Office Square Boston, MA, –.
Downtown Boston Brass strolling musicians
Watch and listen to 4 friendly musicians as they stroll around Boston! 12-2pm. Every Wednesday and Friday. Downtown Boston Brass strolling musiciansDowntown Crossing Boston, MA, –.
Movie Nights at the Beach
Come to the beach for the day, then stay for an outdoor movie screening at dusk. Every Thursday 6pm. Movie Nights at the BeachRevere Beach Revere, MA, –.
City of Somerville Movie Series
This series of outdoors movies brings back hits from 1993. Don’t forget the popcorn! Every Thursday at dusk. City of Somerville Movie SeriesVarious Parks Somerville, MA, –.
WODS Summer Concert Series
Great bands perform at Hatch Shell during summer. Don’t miss this series of outdoor concerts. 7pm Every Wednesday. WODS Summer Concert SeriesHatch Shell, Esplanade Boston, MA, –.
Salsa in the Park
This outdoor dancing event occurs every Monday. Come with your friends and discover this spicy dancing style! 7pm. Salsa in the ParkBlackstone Community Center, W. Brookline Street Boston, MA, –.
Mayor Menino’s Movie Night
Activities 7pm, movie starts 8pm. Every Monday and Thursday 8/15. Mayor Menino's Movie NightVarious parks Boston, MA, –.
WBZ Free Friday Flicks
Outdoor movie screenings at the Hatch Shell. Now that’s cool! 6pm. WBZ Free Friday FlicksHatch Shell, Esplanade Boston, MA, –.
Christopher Columbus Park Sunday Night Movies
Come to Christopher Columbus Park every Saturday at dusk, and watch a movie right there. Every Saturday 8pm. Christopher Columbus Park Sunday Night MoviesChristopher Columbus Park Boston, MA, –.
Sunday Parkland Games
Find multiple outdoor activities at The Parklands. Basketball, badmington, and even beanbag tossing. Sunday Parkland GamesThe parklands, Memorial Drive Cambridge, MA, –.
Summer in the City Movies
Enjoy outdoor movie screenings, but not before live entertainment. 7pm performance, then movie. Every Thursday. Summer in the City MoviesVarious Locations Cambridge, MA, –.
Club Passim Summer Concert Series
Free outdoor concerts every Wednesday, featuring Sarah Blacker, Jake Hill and many other local artists. 12-1pm Every Wednesday. Club Passim Summer Concert Series Cambridge, MA, –.
Screen on the Green
Enjoy live entertainment in an outdoorsy setting, and then watch a movie right there! 7pm. Screen on the GreenVarious Parks Cambridge, MA, –.
Jacob’s Pillow ‘Inside/Out’ Performances
This is a series of performances by emerging and established dance companies in an open amphitheatre. 6:15pm Wednesday to Saturday, every week. Jacob's Pillow 'Inside/Out' Performances Becket, MA, –.
Longfellow House Family Sundays
Longfellow house has different outdoor activities involving arts. Try the 19Th Century games and riddles! Times vary, but they usually start at noon. Every Sunday. Longfellow House Family SundaysLongfellow House Cambridge, MA, –.
Pittsfield 3rd Thursdays
Go to any of the four outdoor stages and enjoy performances b y great local bands! 5-8pm. Pittsfield 3rd ThursdaysNorth Street Pittsfield, MA, –.
WBZ Free Flicks at the Martini Shell
This series of outdoor screenings feature flicks everyone can enjoy. Yeah, it’s mostly animated movies, but they are all fun. Sunset, every Tuesday. WBZ Free Flicks at the Martini Shell Boston, MA, –.
Downtown Crossing Block Parties
Bring your friends, dance and enjoy the live music in downtown Boston. Don’t let the party stop! 5-8pm Every Thursday. Downtown Crossing Block PartiesDowntown Crossing Boston, MA, –.
Also Fun
Intro to Frisbee Golf
This is a good outdoorsy excuse to visit the Boston Harbor islands. Make a Frisbee-in-one! Intro to Frisbee GolfPeddocks Island Boston, MA, –.
Boston Poetry Slam: NorthBEAST Summer Regional II
Four teams battle to the death – with poetry! Well, it’s not really to the death. One team will travel to the national competition. I’ve seen poetry slams, they’re like one-person theatre shows, not like high school English class, I promise! (Unless you loved high school English class, in which case, yes, it’s the same.). Boston Poetry Slam: NorthBEAST Summer Regional IIVarious Locations Cambridge, MA, –.
Astronomy After Hours
Stay late at the museum, and enjoy the show that millions of stars put together. Every Friday until 11/22. Astronomy After HoursMuseum of Science Boston, MA, –.
Kayaking at Spectacle Island
Join one of the free guided tours departing from the island. It’s relaxing and fun! Mon, Tue from 7/8/13 – 8/29/13. Kayaking at Spectacle Island Boston, MA, –.
Summer in the City Family shows
The City of Cambridge offers a wide array of FREE, multicultural, interactive arts programs, performances, and activities both day and night. Tu and Th at 10am. Summer in the City Family showsVarious Locations Cambridge, MA, –.
Travel Stories @ It’s A Whacked World
Listen to funny travel stories as told by Boston top storytellers. You get to share yours too! 7:30-9:15pm. Travel Stories @ It's A Whacked WorldHostelling International Boston Boston, MA, .
Boston Harbor Cruise & Sing #2
You can sing, eat and enjoy the sunset in the company of friendly people. Don’t know the lyrics? They have songbooks. 7-9pm. Boston Harbor Cruise & Sing #2Mass Bay Lines, Rowe’s Wharf Boston, MA, .
Boston Contemporary Dance Festival
More than 20 dance companies performing for 2 days. There will be dancing workshops and discussions too. Boston Contemporary Dance FestivalThe Paramount Center Boston, MA, –.
Country Night
Come dressing as a cowboy and ride the mechanical bull, or go Country Karaoke all night long! 8pm also happening at the Dedham location. Country NightKings Bowl Boston, MA, .
Play with Your Birds Eye Veggies
Don’t play with your food … You can forget about that rule here. Bring the kids and together learn about healthy meals. 10am-4pm. Play with Your Birds Eye VeggiesBoston Children’s Museum Boston, MA, .
Boston Icecream Takedown
All-you-can-eat-ice-cream and also a cooking competition. Food won’t be lacking, needless to say. 2-4pm. Boston Icecream TakedownCenter for Arts at the Armory Somerville, MA, .
Boston Restaurant Week – Summer
Try different 3-course lunch options at popular Boston restaurants. Not super fun, but tasty. Boston Restaurant Week - SummerVarious Locations Boston, MA, –.
Alternatease
Does the word ‘burlesque’ make you picture Dita von Teese with feather fans — or Miss Piggy taking it off for Kermit? If the latter, then you won’t want to miss this. Shows and dance parties, this sounds like fun. AlternateaseVarious Locations Cambridge, MA, –.
Raise the Roof Jazz Brunch
So this Hostel is going through some remodeling, which is the perfect excuse to party! Enjoy the live music and food. 11am-2pm. Raise the Roof Jazz BrunchStar of the Sea Hostel Nantucket, MA, .
Backyard Music Series: Peter Lavender
This is a free outdoor concert on the lawn along the Merrimack River. There will be food and crafts for sale too. 6-8pm. Backyard Music Series: Peter LavenderTsongas Center Lowell, MA, .
Museum Free Fun Fridays
A number of local museums and destinations offer free admission, thanks to Highland Street! Every Friday in July and August. Museum Free Fun FridaysAll Over All Over, , –.
WordXWord Festival
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. WordXWord FestivalVarious Locations Pittsfield, MA, –.
Sailor Songs & Shanties with Michael Goddard
This is a maritime musical performance where people get to sing the loud and funny choruses. 7pm Repeats on 7/31, 8/7, 8/21. Sailor Songs & Shanties with Michael GoddardCape Cod Museum of Natural History Brewster, MA, –.
Kayak Trip
Relax and paddle around in Pleasant Bay. This is a guided tour, led by a professional. 9am. Kayak TripPleasant Bay Orleans, MA, –.
Sunset Stroll
Walking around Wellfleet Bay is much much better at sunset. Less people, less sunlight, more wildlife! Sunset StrollWellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary South Wellfleet, MA, –.
The Katharine Lee Bates Poetry Fest
This celebration of Katharine Lee Bates has ice-cream and cake! Oh, and also poetry readings. 5pm. The Katharine Lee Bates Poetry FestFalmouth Museums on the Green Falmouth, MA, .
Provincetown Jazz Festival
This music festival has some famous figures as part of the lineup. Each concert costs $25, though. Anyways, it’s a good excuse to visit Cape Cod. Provincetown Jazz FestivalVarious Locations Provincetown, MA, –.
Carnival Week
It’s carnival week in P-town! There will be dance parties, cruises, vendor fairs, and a costume party! Carnival WeekVarios Locations Provincetown, MA, –.
Verrill Farm Corn and Tomato Festival
Taste the different varieties of corn and tomatoes that Verrill Farm grows. There will be live music and hay rides. 11am-3pm. Verrill Farm Corn and Tomato FestivalVerril Farm Concord, MA, .
A Day at Marlboro Airport
Come and see the parachute jump! They will also have a flight simulator, RC air crafts and midget race cars! 10am-3pm. A Day at Marlboro AirportMarlboro Airport Marlborough, MA, .
Colonial Music
Come to Hartwell Tavern and enjoy Colonial music played on a fiddle. Maybe learn a bit about history! 2:45pm. Colonial MusicHartwell Tavern Lincoln, MA, .
Gloucester Downtown Block Party
This block party invites everyone to dance, dine… and shop. Seriously? 6pm. Repeats on 8/17 & 9/21. Gloucester Downtown Block PartyMain Street Gloucester, MA, –.
Cruisin’ the 50’s
It’s the 50’s again! Find classic cars, live music, dancing and stores/restaurants with specials. 5-8pm. Cruisin' the 50'sDowntown Newburyport Newburyport, MA, .
Festival Italia
Besides lots of pizza, you can find live music, a motorcycle show, and the famous Wheel of Chance. Domani sia una parte di esso (come be a part of it). 1:45-8pm. Festival ItaliaMain and Albion Streets Wakefield, MA, .
Relay for Life
Join the fight against cancer. This walk is a fundraiser and a chance to know more about what can be done to stay well from cancer. 2pm. Relay for LifeAmesbury Middle School Amesbury, MA, .
The Salem Jazz and Soul Festival
Free outdoor music? A good excuse to spend the whole weekend on the North Shore. Rain or shine! 11am-7pm. The Salem Jazz and Soul FestivalSalem Willows Salem, MA, –.
Gloucester Waterfront Festival
Spending the weekend on the North Shore? Then come to this festival, with 175 artisans and live music. Gloucester Waterfront FestivalStage Fort Park, Hough Avenue Gloucester, MA, –.
Heath Fair
Combine fireworks, truck & ox pulls, parades, food and live music for a great agricultural fair. Heath FairHeath Fairgrounds Heath, MA, –.
Martha’s Vineyard Agricultural Fair
I like it! Rides, games, shucking and fiddle contests, skillet toss, horse pull, woodsmen competition, fiber-arts tent, dog & livestock shows. Martha's Vineyard Agricultural FairWest Tisbury Fairgrounds West Tisbury, MA, –.
Public Hanging 24 Reception
This is a reception of their annual community art show. Does that mean everyone is invited? I guess so! 7-10pm. Public Hanging 24 ReceptionGallery X New Bedford, MA, .
Opera House Cup Regatta
A regatta for wooden boats only. I wonder if they all sing as they race. 12-10pm. Opera House Cup RegattaNantucket Community Sailing Nantucket, MA, .
Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival
This indoor / outdoor festival draws the best dance performances from around the world. This one will stay around all summer so it’s more like a venue’s performance season. Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival Becket, MA, –.
Art in the Orchard
This is an outdoor scuplture exhibit, and also poertry readings, moon walks and live music. Opens on 8/10 to coincide with the Easthampton Second Saturday Art Walk and will end on 10/31. Art in the OrchardPark Hill Orchard Easthampton, MA, –.
Westfield Fair
Westfield also has a fair with demolition derbies and live music. There will be tractor pulls, an idol contest and horse shows. Westfield FairRussellville Rd Westfield, MA, –.
Worcester Restaurant Week
Although this event is purely commercial — not an arts event — here’s your chance to play Big Moneybucks by eating cheap at a fancy shmancy restaurant. Worcester Restaurant WeekVarious Locations Worcester, MA, –.
Hardwick County Fair
Beyond the usual sheep and cattle, they’ll have a lumberjack contest, hay rides, and frog jumping at this one! Hardwick County FairTown Common, Rt 32A Hardwick, MA, –.
Latin American Festival at Worcester City Hall
This ethnic festival seems to have a strong focus on music. There will be food and vendors, but not much else. Latin American Festival at Worcester City HallWorcester City Hall Worcester, MA, .
Performance
Review: Cavalia Odysseo
Now this is a horse show! With a huge theatrical production, and multiple performers on stage. They even have a real carousel! Click for our review. Cavalia OdysseoWhite Big Top Somerville, MA, –.
Review: This is our Youth
‘This is Our Youth’ is a play is running 8/8 through 8/25 at the Gloucester Stage. Hit the link to read my review. This is our YouthGloucester Stage Gloucester, MA, –.
Review: Shahrazad: A tale of love and magic
Wow, an indoor/outdoor spectacle all around the Double Edge’s 105-acre Farm Center. Weds – Sun, 8pm. Hit the link to read my review! Shahrazad: A tale of love and magicDouble Edge Theatre Ashfield, MA, –.
Review: LES MISERABLES at Reagle Music Theatre
This version of the popular musical is running at the Reagle Music Theatre from 8/8 to 8/18. Click here to read our review (Monday evening)! Review: LES MISERABLES at Reagle Music TheatreReagle Music Theatre Waltham, MA, –.
Good Idea / Bad IDea: The Animaniacs Burlesque Musical
Good Idea: Come to this. Bad Idea: Miss the show and be all bored. — It’s a burlesque show, with the Warner brothers, and the Warner sister Dot! 8pm. Good Idea / Bad IDea: The Animaniacs Burlesque MusicalCambridge YMCA Theater Cambridge, MA, .
Treasures at Dusk
An outdoor jazz concert featuring Winton Marsalis, the famous musician. 5:30pm. Treasures at DuskMartha’s Vineyard Campground Oak Bluffs, MA, .
The Airborne Comedians
This might seem like a kids-only event, but it’s one of the last outdoorsy performances you will find around. And BTW, they have a flaming lawn chair juggling act. 11am. The Airborne ComediansBoarding House Park Lowell, MA, .
Railroad Earth
Railroad Earth is performing live at the Boarding House Park. Well, it’s outdoors, and there are not many more of these left. 8pm. Railroad EarthBoarding House Park Lowell, MA, .
Cry Innocent
Is it a re-enactment? Is it a soap opera? This interactive thrilling show will leave you wanting more! Friday-Tuesday: 11:30am, 2:30pm Sunday: 2:30. Cry InnocentSalem Old Town Hall Salem, MA, –.
Rockport Jazz Festival
This jazz festival allows you to enjoy great music while also having a spectacular view of the ocean. Not outdoors, but still worth it. Rockport Jazz Festival Rockport, MA, –.
Travel
New Haven Jazz Festival
25 jazz performances in venues throughout New Haven. Pick your favorite and treat yourself to a great session of music. New Haven Jazz FestivalVarious Locations New Haven, CT, –.
Lyman Orchards Sunflower Field Maze
Did you say SUNFLOWER maze? Get me there!! Benefits a children’s charity. 7 days a week, 9am-6pm. Also, hot-air balloon rides on 8/10 and 8/11. Lyman Orchards Sunflower Field MazeLyman Orchards Middlefield, CT, –.
Putnam’s ‘Riverfire’
Putnam’s ‘Riverfire’ returns to Rotary Park for 3 amazing nights this summer! On 7/13 featuring ‘Diva al Fresco’. Putnam's 'Riverfire'Rotary Park Putnam, CT, –.
Lighthouse Saturdays
How about a nice, calm Saturday tour around New London lighthouses? Slots sell up quickly! Saturdays 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm. Lighthouse Saturdays New London, CT, –.
Hermann’s Royal Lipizzan Stallions
Watch beautiful horses as they run, jump and do ‘Airs Above the Ground’ maneuvers. It’s outdoors, so bring your own chair. Hermann's Royal Lipizzan StallionsRoseland Cottage Woodstock, CT, –.
Bridgewater Country Fair
This agricultural fair has a parade and carnival. There will be tractor and motocross shows as well. Bridgewater Country Fair Bridgewater, CT, –.
August Wildfire, a Fire Arts Event
This event is always sold out, so here’s a reminder to sign up for their next event! Pst, it’s happening again on 9/20-9/23. August Wildfire, a Fire Arts EventJ.N. Webster Scout Reservation Ashford, CT, –.
Dinosaur State Park Day
The Dinosaur State Park Day will have live animal demos. I don’t suppose they will have real dinos, right? (I hope they do). They will have live music, talks, and a craft tent. Dinosaur State Park DayDinosaur State Park Rocky Hill, CT, –.
Milford Oyster Festival
Blues Traveler is finally going to be at this festival, which is big news for the event. Find food, a kayak race, a car show, a food court and more. 10am-6pm. Milford Oyster FestivalDowntown Milford Milford, CT, .
Antique Marine Engine Exposition
This festival shows off all-timey boats, full size and scale. They happen to have the largest marine engine show in the nation. Antique Marine Engine ExpositionHenry B. duPont Preservation Shipyard Mystic, CT, –.
Riverfront Dragon Boat and Asian Festival
Find not only multiple dragon boat races, but also martial arts displays, food, vendors and live music. Riverfront Dragon Boat and Asian FestivalMortensen Riverfront Plaza Hartford, CT, –.
Maine Highland Games
You will find dance competitions, athletics, piping & drumming and food. Don’t forget to wear your kilt! 8am-10:30pm. Maine Highland GamesTopsham Fair Grounds, Route 196 on Community Way Topsham, ME, .
Outdoor Sporting Heritage Day
Ok, this one is a fly casting competition, and there are also games for kids and food. 9am-4pm. Outdoor Sporting Heritage DayGuides Clubhouse on Old Skiway Road, Carry Road Rangeley, ME, .
Portland Chamber Music Festival
This series of concerts usually features onstage commentary, which is great. The downside: It is indoors. Portland Chamber Music FestivalAbromson Community Education Center Portland, ME, –.
Skowhegan State Fair
This State Fair has demolition derbies, harness racing, a bear show and carnival rides. Skowhegan State FairSkowhegan Fairgrounds Skowhegan, ME, –.
Acadian Festival
Here’s a re-enactment of the French Acadians landing to form their own colony. The fun events include a bed race, fiddle playing, fireworks and a parade. Acadian FestivalVarious Locations Madawaska, ME, –.
Tours at Washburn Norlands Living History Center
Old-timey tours around this living history center. Meet people from the past, and learn more about their lives. open Tues, Thurs, Sat from11-4pm in Jul-Aug. Tours at Washburn Norlands Living History CenterWashburn Norlands Living History Center Livermore, ME, –.
Fairy Fridays
Trust me: SEE THIS! I’ve been to this. It was remarkable — and I don’t have any kids! The grounds are beautiful, and expansive — and they had a parade and live music. 10am. Fairy FridaysCoastal Maine Botanical Gardens, Barters Island Road Boothbay, ME, –.
Mahoosuc Skye Celtic Concert Series
Experience the best of Celtic music through this series of concerts. 7pm. 8/13, 8/ 27. Mahoosuc Skye Celtic Concert SeriesBingham Hall Bethel, ME, –.
Blueberry Festival
Yet another festival with food. This one includes games for kids and crafts… what a surprise! 10am-3pm. Blueberry FestivalLakeside Park, Main Street Rangeley, ME, .
Penobscot Bay Rendezvous
It’s not just a boat race where you see teeny tiny boats on the horizon moving so slowly it hurts. There will be social dinners and fireworks! Penobscot Bay Rendezvous Camden, ME, –.
MS Regatta Harborfest
This regatta has a boat parade, BBQ/Lobster post party and ice-cream. Proceedings go to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. MS Regatta HarborfestPortland Yacht Services Portland, ME, –.
Belfast Harbor Fest & National Boatbuilding Contest
Now this is better! Find live music with great bands, a boat building contest and a Cardboard Boat Challenge! Belfast Harbor Fest & National Boatbuilding ContestVarious Locations Belfast, ME, –.
Machias Wild Blueberry Festival
Find blueberry based food, live music, 250 craft vendors and games. There’s also a pie-eating contest and a 5 mil race. Machias Wild Blueberry FestivalCentre Street Congregational Church Machias, ME, –.
Great Falls Balloon Festival
A huge beach party with hot-air balloon rides. There will be music, games and crafts. Great Falls Balloon FestivalSimard-Payne Memorial Park, Oxford Street Lewiston, ME, –.
Jim Parker Air Show
Airshows are great! You get to meet pilots, watch incredible stunts and taste great food. 10am-4pm. Jim Parker Air ShowNorthern Aroostook Regional Airport Frenchville, ME, –.
Boatbuilding Challenge at Harbor Fest
This is one of the highlights of the Belfast Harbor Fest: First you carve a boat. Then you race. Boatbuilding Challenge at Harbor FestBelfast Harbor Belfast, ME, .
Oquossoc Day
This event has pet, plane and boat parades. There will be a road race too! Oquossoc DayVarious Locations Rangeley, ME, .
Pirate Festival
Cannons will be fired, swords will be drawn, songs will be sung. It’s a pirate festival with a cruise, treasure hunts and a parade! 10am-4pm. Pirate FestivalFort Knox Prospect, ME, .
Union Fair and Maine Wild Blueberry Festival
This agricultural fair has midway rides, a demolition derby, dog shows and barrel racing. And there will be animal exhibits and other farm activities as well. Union Fair and Maine Wild Blueberry FestivalUnion Fairgrounds, Fairgrounds Ln Union, ME, –.
White Mountain Boogie N’ Blues Festival (and Fireworks)
If you’re going to New Hampshire, why not go for the whole weekend and see this music fest and fireworks, too! White Mountain Boogie N' Blues Festival (and Fireworks) Thornton, NH, –.
Hillsborough Living History
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! Hillsborough Living HistoryVarious Locations Hillsborough, NH, –.
Dance New England – Dance Camp
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! Dance New England - Dance CampCamp Robin Hood Freedom, NH, –.
Children’s Festival and Talent Competition
This children’s 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. Children's Festival and Talent CompetitionHampton Beach Seashell Hampton Beach, NH, –.
Hudson’s Old Home Day
A four-day celebration with fireworks, RC car races, hot-air balloon rides and a karaoke night. Hudson's Old Home DayHills House Field Hudson, NH, –.
Twilight Tours of Historic Portsmouth
Portsmouth is full of history, and it seems that it’s best told at twilight. The tours include storytelling and short plays! 5-8pm. Twilight Tours of Historic PortsmouthVarious Locations Portsmouth, NH, .
Mahrajan
This Middle Eastern festival features music, carnival games and ‘hookah rentals’. If that’s not enough, you get to meet Josh, the camel who climbed Mount Washington! MahrajanOur Lady of the Cedars Church Manchester, NH, –.
Calvin Coolidge Re-enactment
Jim Cooke is bringing his Calvin Coolidge act to NH as part of Gilsum’s 250Th Anniversary Celebration. Learn about history and have fun at the same time! 12pm. Calvin Coolidge Re-enactmentAshuelot Hotel Gilsum, NH, .
Sutton’s Old Home Day Hike
Walk to Sutton from Ring Brook and then celebrate Sutton’s Old Home Day. They don’t say what the activities are… Maybe walking back? 9am. Sutton's Old Home Day HikeRing Brook Newbury, NH, .
Blues on the Beach
Enjoy the blue ocean and some blues at the same time! Fun fun fun! 6-8pm Every Wednesday. Blues on the BeachWesterly Town Beach Westerly, RI, –.
Sunset Paddle – Wickford
Sunset paddles are relaxing and fun. Here’s one in Wickford you can enjoy. 6:30pm Repeats 8/16, 8/26, 8/30. Sunset Paddle - Wickford North Kingstown, RI, –.
Public Stargazing
WHAT? These guys stay open until dawn! Stargazing events are cool, and people attending friendly. 6pm. Public StargazingFrosty Drew Nature Center & Observatory Charlestown, RI, –.
Washington County Fair
It’s the largest agricultural fair in RI. Does that make it worth visiting? Heck yes! With fireworks on Thursday. Washington County FairWashington County Fairgrounds, Richmond Townhouse Rd. Richmond, RI, –.
‘La Cage’ Theatre By The Sea
This musical inspired ‘The birdcage’ movie, and they say it is one of the ‘must see’ shows of the summer! Alright! 'La Cage' Theatre By The SeaTheatre By The Sea South Kingstown, RI, –.
Sunset Celebration at Fort Adams
Bring a chair, sit back and chill as you listen to great music and enjoy the sunset. Don’t miss the last days of summer by staying home! 6-10pm. Sunset Celebration at Fort AdamsFort Adams State Park Newport, RI, .
Annual Greek Festival
A festival of all things Greek! Find dance performances, ethnic food and live music. A lucky person will win a trip to Greece. Annual Greek FestivalAssumption Greek Orthodox Church Pawtucket, RI, –.
Newport Storm Luau
No need to visit Hawaii to enjoy a Luau. Come to Fort Adams Park and have some fun with the dancers! There will be food and music. 4:30-10pm. Newport Storm LuauFort Adams State Park Newport, RI, .
Kimball Moon Walk
Walk around the Kimball Wildlife Refuge under the moonlight. That’s when the animals come out and play! 7:30-9:30pm. Kimball Moon WalkKimball Wildlife Refuge Charlestown, RI, .
Christmas in August
Santa also visits this Rhode Island beach, bringing toys and free pizza. Thanks, Santa! 1pm. Christmas in AugustAndrea Hotel Westerly, RI, .
South Coast Rhode Island Open Studios
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. South Coast Rhode Island Open StudiosSouth Coast Little Compton, RI, –.
Walking Tour: H.P. Lovecraft
OK, so this walking tour honors Lovecraft, the famous writer. Sometimes it gets too paranormal… but hey, if you’re into that. 8/17 and 8/20 11am. Walking Tour: H.P. LovecraftJohn Brown House Museum Providence, RI, –.
Full Moon Paddle
It’s a paddling/walking tour around a salt water marsh in Barrington. Enjoy the night wildlife that live there. 4:30pm. Full Moon PaddleHundred Acre Cove, Walker Farm Barrington, RI, .
Full Moon Dessert Cruise
Treat yourself! Come to this night cruise and enjoy dessert and the full moon rising. 6:30pm. Full Moon Dessert CruiseWickford Town Dock, Main Street North Kingstown, RI, .
Full Moont Paddle in Rhode Island
In Rhode Island, this kayak center has regular programs and tours, one of which is this moonlight paddle. Sounds lovely! 7-9pm. Full Moont Paddle in Rhode IslandThe Kayak Centre of RI North Kingstown, RI, –.
St. Albans Civil War Heritage Weekend
I love re-enactments — what a great way to learn some history! This one’s a Civil War encampment with military drills and demos. St. Albans Civil War Heritage WeekendSt. Albans Historical Society Museum St. Albans, VT, , –.
Battle of Bennington Commemorative Event
This free event will have cannon firing and drill demos, for two whole days! Don’t miss this, re-enactments are really really fun. Battle of Bennington Commemorative EventBennington Monument Bennington, VT, –.
Rabble in Arms Weekend
This living history encampment will let you experience the 19Th Century War, first hand. There will be re-enactors and many old-timey activities. Rabble in Arms WeekendLake Champlain Maritime Museum Vergennes, VT, –.
Vermont Festival of the Arts
This one has more than 100 quality art events. find walks, interactive displays, music and more. Vermont Festival of the ArtsVarious Locations Waitsfield, VT, –.
Orleans County Fair
You will find a horse show, live music, chainsaw carving, carnival rides and magic shows. Not bad at all! Orleans County FairRoaring Brook Park Barton, VT, –.
Jim Parker Air Show
This awesome air show show is part of the Burlington Maritime Festival. If you’re already in the area, you should totally check this out! 8/15 at 6pm, 8/16 at 1pm. Jim Parker Air ShowBurlington Waterfront Burlington, VT, –.
Lake Champlain Maritime Festival
Dress like a pirate and run 5K, or admire the vintage boat show. And don’t miss the air show on 8/15 and 8/16. Lake Champlain Maritime FestivalWaterfront Park Burlington, VT, –.
Deerfield Valley Farmers’ Day Fair
This one has a Lawnmower Rodeo, and different types of pulls. Enjoy the midway, or the classic car show. Deerfield Valley Farmers' Day FairBaker Field (Fairgrounds), Beaver Street Wilmington, VT, –.
Tweed River Festival
This all-weekend-long festival is organized by musicians, so it’s not the usual money-driven fest we all know. Tweed River Festival Stockbridge, VT, –.
Lake Champlain Chamber Music Festival
This is much more than just fancy concerts. They will host discussions, listening clubs and other social events to make it all more appealing. Lake Champlain Chamber Music FestivalSaint Michael’s College Colchester, VT, –.
Pirate 5k Walk/Run
Dress like a pirate and claim your treasure! But only the fastest buccaneer will get away with it! 9am. Pirate 5k Walk/RunWaterfront Park, Lake St Burlington, VT, .
Battle Day Parade
Come to this parade, which celebrates the Battle of Bennington. Then ride the elevator to the top of the Bennington Monument Battle Day for a great view. 12:30pm. Battle Day ParadeMain street Bennington, VT, .
Outdoor Theatre & More
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Longfellow House Family SundaysCambridge, MA

Times vary, but they usually start at noon.
Longfellow House, 105 Brattle St, 617-876-4491. more
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Salsa in the ParkBoston, MA

Mon 6pm.
Blackstone Community Center more
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Free outdoor folk dancingLexington, MA

Tues: Copley Square 7:30-9:30pm; Sat: 8-10pm Harvard Square. Sat 7/13 Depot Square 7-9pm and Sun 8/4 2-4pm.
Various more
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Sunday Parkland GamesCambridge, MA

3:30-6pm.
The parklands along Memorial Drive near the Weeks Footbridge more
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Charles River Conservancy Parkland GamesAllston, MA

3:30pm.
Memorial Drive at JFK Street more
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Jacob’s Pillow “Inside/Out” PerformancesBecket, MA

Outdoor performances by emerging and established dance companies in an open amphitheatre. 6:15pm.
358 George Carter Rd, 413-243-0745. more
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Plays in the Park (for kids)Boston, MA

11:45am and 1:30pm.
Georges Island, 617-223-8666. more
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Free outdoor folk dancingBoston, MA

7:30pm.
Copley Square more
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Fort Independence Twilight Skyline ViewingBoston, MA

Stroll through this old fort and enjoy the sunset and twilight. Thursdays 7pm-dusk.
Castle Island, 781-575-0354. more
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Waterfront Performing Arts SeriesBoston, MA

Tues 6-9:30pm.
Christopher Columbus Park, 105 Atlantic Ave, 617-635-3911. more
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3rd ThursdaysPittsfield, MA

5pm.
Various Locations, 413-499-9348. more
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A Midsummer Night’s DreamLenox, MA

No time listed.
2 Plunkett Street more
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A Midsummer Night’s Dream on Cape CodOrleans, MA

7:30pm.
Paraclete House, Rock Harbor, 508-240-2400. more
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Summer Evenings at Treworgy PlanetariumMystic, CT

8:30pm.
Treworgy Planetarium, 75 Greenmanville Ave more
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Elm Shakespeare’s Julius CaesarNew Haven, CT

Tues-Sun 8pm. Suggested donation.
Edgerton Park, 75 Cliff Street more
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Fireworks In The SquareOld Orchard Beach, ME

Thursdays 9:45pm approx.
The Pier, 2 Old Orchard St more
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Prescott Park Arts FestivalPortsmouth, NH

Thur/Sun 7:00 pm, Fri/SaT 8:00 pm & matinee shows.
Prescot Park, Marcy St at Mechanic St, 603-436-2848. more
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Family Hour in the OpenNewburyport, MA

Storytelling, songs, dancing, fairytale-theater and much more every third Saturday of every warm month. 11am.
Maudslay State Park, Curzon Mill Rd., 978-465-2572. more
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OrpheusNewburyport, MA

2013:Sat, Sun 4pm.
Maudslay State Park, Curzon Mill Rd., 978-465-2572. more
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Shakespeare in the ParkWesterly, RI

8-10pm.
Wilcox Park, 401-596-7909. more more
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Outdoor Stage for Families & ChildrenVineyard Haven, MA

5pm. Henry IV. $20, $10 for children. They also have a “Main Stage” indoors.
Tisbury Amphitheater, State Road, 508-693-6450. more
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Shakespeare Under the StarsAmherst, MA

7pm. Much Ado About Nothing 7/31-8/11, Complete Works of Shakespeware (Abridged) 8/14-8/25, HSC Young Company’s Much Ado About Nothing 7/19-7/21. Fantastic venue with mountain skyline, but wear long sleeves and long pants due to mosquitos.
The Renaissance Center, 650 East Pleasant St more
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Shakespeare in the ParkBurlington, MA

2013:Thrus, Fri, Sat 6pm, matinee Sat 2pm. Sun 4pm. 8/15 Knight Point State Park, North Hero, VT. Adults-$25 / Seniors-$22 Children under 12 free!
Oakledge Park, 802-372-8400. more
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Worcester Shakespeare FestivalWorcester, MA

Thurs-Fri-Sat 8pm, Sun 2pm.
Memorical Grove Amphitheatre, Green Hill Park more
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Outdoor Movies
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Screen on the GreenCambridge, MA

Performance at 7pm, then movie.
Various parks, 617-349-6200. more
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WBZ Free Friday FlicksBoston, MA

sunset.
Various Locations, 617-787-7200. more
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Summer in the City at the Boston Harbor HotelBoston, MA

Dusk.
70 Rowes Wharf, 617-439-7000. more
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Worcester Film Works Summer Movies at the OvalWorcester, MA

6pm.
Worcester Common Oval, 455 Main Street more
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Movie Nights at the BeachRevere, MA

Thursdays (except 7/19), DJ 6 pm, movies at dusk.
Revere Beach, 781-286-8190. more
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Movies in the ParksAll over

Sunset.
Various Parks more more
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Magic 106.7 Family Film FestivalBoston, MA

Just after sunset.
South garden at the Prudential Center more
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City of Somerville Annual Movie SeriesSomerville, MA

Just after sunset.
Various locations, 617-666-3311. more
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Christopher Columbus Park Sunday Night MoviesBoston, MA

7/14-8/18 sundays at dusk.
Christopher Columbus Park, North End, 718-639-6002. more
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Winthrop Movies in the ParkWinthrop, MA

7:30pm.
Ingleside Park, 617-846-8243. more
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Family Night & Outdoor MovieWoburn, MA

Dusk.
Library Park more
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Mayor Menino’s Movie NightBoston, MA

Activities 7pm, movie starts 8pm.
Various parks, 617-635-4505. more
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Summer in the City MoviesCambridge, MA

7pm performance, then movie.
Various more
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Free Movie Nights – MelroseMelrose, MA

6pm. Oh wait, it’s free but indoors.
Melrose Memorial Hall more
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Summer Outdoor MoviesNorwalk, CT

6pm.
Shady Beach more
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Family Movie and Picnic NightsGreenwich, CT

6:30pm.
Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic Center, 203-622-7814, 203-622-6472. more
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Wellesley Summer Outdoor Movie SeriesWellesley, MA

8pm.
Morses Pond Beach more
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Movies in Prescott ParkPortsmouth, NH

dusk.
Prescott Park more
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Movies on the GreenNorth Conway, NH

7pm.
Settlers Green Outlet, Rt 16, 603-356-7031 x10. more more
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Monday Night Movies on the BeachHampton Beach, NH

dusk, dates to be confirmed.
near the playground more
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Waterfront Movie SeriesNewburyport, MA

8pm, with 8/28 as a rain date.
more
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Movies on the Roof DeckNewport, RI

8:30pm.
Vanderbilt Grace Hotel, 41 Mary St more
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Movies on the BlockProvidence, RI

Thursdays at dusk.
Westminster St at Union St more
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Movies on the beachWesterly, RI

Tuesdays 8:30pm.
Atlantic Beach Park, 401-596-7761 or 401-348-2597. more more
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Movie Nights at Marina ParkSouth Kingstown, RI

8pm.
Marina Park more
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Movies on the RockNewport, RI

at dusk.
more
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Movies at Hingham ShipyardHingham, MA

7pm.
Hingham Shipyard more
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Movies in the ParkMarion, MA

Times vary between 7:45 and 8:45.
Island Wharf more
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Film Screenings at MVMEdgartown, MA

7:30pm.
MV Film Center, 79 Beach Road, Vineyard Haven, 508-627-4441. more
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Ben & Jerry’s Summer Movie FestivalWaterbury, VT

dusk.
1281 Waterbury-Stowe Rd, 802-862-9620. more
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Splash TheaterKillington, VT

7pm.
Johnson Recreation Center Pool more
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Corn Field Mazes
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Fort Hill Farms Corn Maze AdventureThompson, CT

8/9-10/31 11am-9pm daily. Last ticket sold 7:30pm, BYO flashlights for night time hunts!
, 860-923-3439. more
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Davis MegaMaze Halloween Fright NightsSterling, MA

8/8-11/10 (weather permitting) Thurs-Sun. 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, 978-422-8888. more
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Corn Maze at Hanson’s FarmFramingham, MA

Open 9:00am- 6:00pm 7 Days a week from July to November.
20 Nixon Rd, 508.877.3058. more
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Lyman Orchards Corn MazeMiddlefield, CT

Every day SUNFLOWER maze! 7/27-8/25. 8-5pm.
Routes 147 & 157, 860-349-6015. more
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Beech Hill Farm & Ice Cream StandHopkinton, NH

Daily 11am-dusk. 8/1-10/31. No nights.
107 Beech Hill Road, 603-223-0828. more
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The Great Vermont Corn MazeDanville, VT

2013:Everyday in Aug 10-5pm,Sept-Oct 20 Mon-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat-Sun 10am-5pm. Haunted nightsOct 4,5,11,12, starting 7:30pm.
1404 Wheelock Road, 802-748-1399. more
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Outdoor Concerts
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Central Square Music in the SquareCambridge, MA

5-7pm Each event will feature theatrical and comic interludes from the Central Square Theater and ImprovBoston, and local DJ’s from the Middlesex.
Jill Brown-Rhone Park, 900 Main St, (617) 864-3211. more
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Downtown Boston Brass strolling musiciansBoston, MA

12-2pm.
Downtown Crossing more
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Club Passim Summer Concert SeriesCambridge, MA

12-1pm.
47 Palmer St. more
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3rd. ThursdaysPittsfield, MA

5-8pm.
more
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Downtown Crossing Block PartiesBoston, MA

5-8pm.
Downtown Crossing more
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WODS Summer Concert SeriesBoston, MA

7pm.
Hatch Shell, Esplanade more
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Summer Music Series in Norman Leventhal ParkBoston, MA

12-2pm.
Post Office Square, 617-482-2139. more
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Kendall Square Concert SeriesCambridge, MA

Thursdays at noon except 7/16, 8/6, 8/27 4:30 p.
300 Athenaeum Street, 617 577-7354. more
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Concerts in the Courtyard at Boston Public LibraryBoston, MA

Fridays 12:30pm.
Central Library in Copley Square, 617-536-5400. more
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Special Live Concerts at Boston Harbor HotelBoston, MA

Mondays to Thursdays: 6-10pm, Fridays 4:30pm.
Rowes Wharf, Boston Harbor Hotel more
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Boston Harbor Islands Jazz SundaysBoston, MA

Sundays 12pm & 1pm.
Spectacle Island more
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Berklee Jazz on Spectacle IslandBoston, MA

12pm – 1pm, check schedule.
Spectacle Island, 617-223-8108. more
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Circle the SquareMedford, MA

7pm.
Medford Square
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Summer Concerts at The Greenway SessionsBoston, MA

noon & 6 pm, varies. Check schedule for more info.
Various locations more
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MFA Concerts in the CourtyardBoston, MA

7:30pm.
Museum of Fine Arts, 617-369-3189. more
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Heritage Festivals / Dancing in the ParkNewton, MA

Sun 7-8:30pm, Wed 6:15-8pm dancing, music.
Various more
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In Tune with MedfordMedford, MA

Tuesday 5:30pm.
City Hall Plaza, 781-396-5500. more
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Wright’s Pond Family ConcertsMedford, MA

Tuesdays 5:30pm.
Wright’s Pond more
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Wrights Pond Family ConcertsMedford, MA

Tuesdays 5:30pm.
Wrights Pond more
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Brookline Summer Concert SeriesBrookline, MA

6pm.
Emerson Park more
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Tito Puente Latin Music SeriesBoston, MA

7pm.
Various locations more more
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Sunday Concert Series at RevereRevere, MA

6pm.
American Legion lawn, 281 Broadway more
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Landmarks Orchestra Summer ConcertsBoston, MA

7pm.
At the Hatch Shell more
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Coop Concerts & Sundays in the ParkGreenfield, MA

6-8pm.
Greenfield Energy Park, 413-774-9949. more
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Concerts at the ClarkWilliamstown, MA

Various times.
225 South St., 413-458-2303. more
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Summer Concert Series at South HadleySouth Hadley, MA

Thursdays 6:30pm.
Town Common more
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Look Park ConcertsFlorence, MA

Tuesdays kids performances at 10am.
Pines Theater, Look Park, 413-584-5457. more
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Great Barrington BandstandGreat Barrington, MA

Fridays 5:30-7pm.And 8/31: 10am and 2pm.
more
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Chesterfest Americana Music SeriesStockbridge, MA

5pm-7pm.
Chesterwood, 4 Williamsville Road, 413-298-3579. more
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Summer of Love ConcertsOnset, MA

Wednesdays 6:30pm.
Onset Bandshell more
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Concerts on the Lawn at the LibraryBourne, MA

7pm.
19 Sandwich Rd, 508-759-0644. more
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Summer Concert Series – OstervilleOsterville, MA

Between 6 and 7pm.
Library Lawn more
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Concerts in the Park at Buzzards BayBuzzards Bay, MA

6:30-8:30pm.
Buzzards Bay Park at the Gazebo more
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Arts Foundation & Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce Concert SeriesWest Yarmouth, MA

6-7:30pm.
Bandstand at Parkers River Beach on South Shore Drive, 508.778.1008. more
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New Haven Jazz FestivalNew Haven, CT

8/12-8/18 various times.
New Haven Green, jazzhaven@gmail.com. more
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Ocean Beach Park Music SeriesNew London, CT

Variety of cruise nights, magic, live music.
Ocean Beach Park more
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Music on the GreenSouthington, CT

7pm.
Downtown Southington more
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Summer Concerts at the Sherman Green GazeboFairfield, CT

Opening 3:00pm – July/Aug 7pm – Aug15-Aug29 6:30pm.
Sherman Green Gazebo more
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Music Under the StarsShelton, CT

No times on the website, whadya know.
Gazebo, Huntington Green, 203-331-4120. more
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Summer Concert Series at Southbury, CTSouthbury, CT

begin between 5 and 7pm.
Various more
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West Haven Summer ConcertsWest Haven, CT

Fridays 7-9pm.
Old Grove Park / West Haven Green more
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Cocktails with the WhalesMystic, CT

6-8pm.
55 Coogan Blvd, 860-572-5955 ext- 520. more
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City Center Concerts on the GreenDanbury, CT

7pm.
CityCenter more
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Manchster Bandshell SeriesManchester, CT

7pm.
more
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Music Under the StarsNorth Haven, CT

7pm.
Town Green more
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Summer Concerts at TrumbullTrumbull, CT

7pm.
Town Hall Gazebo more
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Summer Concert Series at TorringtonTorrington, CT

7pm.
Coe Memorial Park, Civic Center, 860-489-2274. more
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Summer SoundWaves Concert SeriesGroton, CT

6pm.
Esker Point Beach more
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Summer Concert Series at ThomastonThomaston, CT

7pm.
Seth Thomas Park, South Main St more
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Norwalk Parks Concert ScheduleNorwalk, CT

Varios times, check schedule.
Calf Pasture Beach, 203-854-7806. more
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Branford Jazz on the Green SeriesBranford, CT

6:30pm.
Branford Town Green more
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Summer Concert at Dickinson ParkNewtown, CT

6:30pm.
Dickinson Memorial Park more
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Summer Music FestivalNew Britain, CT

7pm.
Walnut Hill Park, Darius Miller Memorial Band Shell more
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Levitt PavilionWestport, CT

7:00pm.
40 Jesup Road more
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Summer Concert Series at BristolBristol, CT

7pm.
Rockwell Park more
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Twilight Concert SeriesNew Haven, CT

7:30pm.
Pardee-Morris House, 325 Lighthouse Road more
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Concerts on the GreenMadison, CT

Various times.
more
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Thursdays on the DockEssex, CT

thursday 5:30-7:30pm.
Connecticut River Museum more
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Summer Music SundaysMystic, CT

Sundays 5pm.
more
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Summer SoundsMiddletown, CT

7:00 pm.
Union Park, South Green, 860-343-6620. more
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Twilight TunesWallingford, CT

Wed 7-8:30pm.
Wallingford Parade Grounds more
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Summer Concert Series at Greenwich, CTGreenwich, CT

7:15pm except 7/28/, 8/25 7:00pm.
Roger Sherman Baldwin Park, 203-861-6100. more
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Concert on the Green at Windsor, CTWindsor, CT

7-9pm.
Town Green more
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NewAlliance Bank Concert SeriesClinton, CT

6:30pm.
Pierson School, Route 1., (860) 669-3889. more
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Sounds of SummerEast Hartford, CT

Thursdays 6pm.
Town Green, 1047 Main St more
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Outdoor Concert at the Sampas PavillionLowell, MA

Mondays 7pm.
Sampas Pavilion more
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Summer Concerts on the Common at BillericaBillerica, MA

7pm except 7/4: 10-2:00 hot dogs, music & activities. 8/6: 6pm icecream social.
Town Common, 978-671-0921. more
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Summer Band Concerts & Children’s ShowsNorth Andover, MA

6pm.
Town Common more
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“Alive on the River” Concert SeriesWiscasset, ME

Thursdays 6pm.
Town Common, 207-882-8230. more
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Waterfront ConcertsBangor, ME

7/21-9/14. 5:30pm Lowest ticket price I found was $26.75. Most were $30-$80.
Bangor Waterfront Pavilion more
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Summer Concerts at Norcross PointWinthrop, ME

2-4pm.
Off Bowdoin/Memorial more
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Yarmouth Summer Art SeriesYarmouth, ME

Various times.
Royal River Park more
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Summer Concert Series at Wells Harbor ParkWells, ME

6:30pm.
Wells Harbor Park more
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Poland Spring Annual Summer Concert SeriesPoland Spring, ME

7:00pm.
37 Preservation Way more
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York Beach Concert SeriesYork, ME

7-9pm.
Ellis Park, York Beach, 207-363-1040. more
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Summer in the Parks ConcertsPortland, ME

Wed 7:30pm at Western Prom Park, Thu 12:30pm (thru Aug 8) at Deering Oaks Park.
Western Prom Park (mostly) more
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L.L. Bean Summer in the Park Concert SeriesFreeport, ME

Saturdays 7:30pm.
Discovery Park more
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Weekly Concerts in the ParkOld Orchard Beach, ME

Thursdays, 6:30-8pm.
Veterans Memorial Park, 207-934-0860. more
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Summer Bandstand Concert SeriesBethel, ME

4pm.
Bethel Common more
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Music at the Manse Concert SeriesConcord, MA

2pm.
The Old Manse, 269 Monument Street, 978-369-3909. more
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Acton NARA Park Concerts & TheatreActon, MA

Various times & events.
Nara Park, 25 Ledge Rock Way more
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Concerts on the CommonFitchburg, MA

6-8pm.
Upper Common more
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Art in the Parks, NeedhamNeedham, MA

Thursdays at 7pm Rain location: Needham High School.
Memorial Park, 781-455-7521. more
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Summer Concert SeriesLexington, MA

Fridays 6:30pm.
Lexington Visitors Center, 1875 Massachusetts Ave., 781-862-2480-. more
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Sunapee Harbor Concert SeriesSunapee, NH

5-7pm.
Flanders Stage, 603-763-4940 x210. more
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Haddad Bandstand Concerts on Sargent CommonNew London, NH

No time listed.
, 603-526-4821. more
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Gorham Summer Concert SeriesGorham, NH

6:30pm.
Gorham Common more
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Henniker Summer Concert SeriesHenniker, NH

7pm.
Bandstand, Community Park, Main St. more
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Saint-Gaudens Summer Concert SeriesCornish, NH

2pm (Except 6/22 at 6:30pm).
Little Studio, Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site more
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Summer Concerts at Concord, NHConcord, NH

7pm.
Various more more
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Talent Search Night at Canobie Lake ParkSalem, NH

Call for times.
Canobie Lake Park, 603.893.3506. more
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Bandstand ConcertsHampton Falls, NH

6:30pm.
Town Common more
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Town of Woodstock Free Concert SeriesNorth Woodstock, NH

6:30-8:30pm,except 7/4, 7-8:30pm, and 7/13: 5-7:00pm and 8-11:00pm.
Soldier’s Park, 603-745-8752. more
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Saturday Night Concerts in Alton BayAlton, NH

Saturdays 7pm (except 7/3).
Alton Bay Bandstand more
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Sunapee Harbor Concert SeriesSunapee, NH

Saturdays 5pm.
Flanders Stage, 603-763-4940. more
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Newport Town Common Concert SeriesNewport, NH

Sundays 6pm.
Town Common, 603-863-1510. more more
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River House Restaurant Concert SeriesPortsmouth, NH

7pm.
Prescot Park, Marcy St at Mechanic St, 603-436-2848. more
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Friends of Stark Park Concert SeriesManchester, NH

Various times, Sundays 2-4pm.
more
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Mondays on Lebanon CommonLebanon, NH

Thu 7:30pm. Rain location: Lebanon Senior Center.
Colburn Park more
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Concert on the Common Summer Music SeriesRochester, NH

Tue 7pm.
Rochester Common, 603-332-4120. more
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Sounds on the Souhegan Summer Concert SeriesMilford, NH

7-8:30pm. If rain, Town Hall.
Emerson Park more
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Savina Hartwell Memorial Free Summer ConcertTilton, NH

6-8:30pm.
Tilton lsland Park, 603-286-3000. more
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Cochecho Arts FestivalDover, NH

Thursdays 12pm.
Henry Law Park more
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Field of Dreams ConcertsSalem, NH

6:30pm.
Field of Dreams more
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Summer Concert in the Park SeriesBartlett, NH

Wednesdays 6:30pm-8pm.
more
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Gloucester Block PartyGloucester, MA

013: 7/20, 8/17, 9/21 6-9pm.
Main Street, from Pleasant to Washington, Email: glostablockpahty@gmail.com. more
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Summer Concert Series, ManchesterManchester, MA

6pm.
more
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Lowell Summer Music SeriesLowell, MA

7:30pm.
Boarding House Park more
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Summer Beach ConcertsLynn, MA

6-8pm except 7/3: 7-9pm.
Red Rock Park on the beach at Lynn Shore Drive. more
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SurfSide Live! with FireworksSalisbury, MA

7:30pm.
Salisbury Beach Center, 3 Broadway Street more
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Topsfield Concerts on the CommonTopsfield, MA

Sundays 4-6pm.
Town Common more
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Summer Concert Series at DanversDanvers, MA

6pm.
Danvers Rotary Pavilion, 978-777-0001 x3094. more
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North Reading Concert/BBQ SeriesNorth Reading, MA

BBQ 5pm, kids act 5:15pm, music 6:15pm. $3.
Ipswich River Park more
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Castle Hill Summer Picnic ConcertsIpswich, MA

Picnicking at 5pm, then concert 7-9pm. Not free.
Castle Hill, 978-356-4351 x4015. more
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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. more
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Amesbury Days Summer ConcertsAmesbury, MA

June 27-June 30.
Millyard Amphitheatre more
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Concerts in the ParksGardner, MA

6pm.
Monument Park more
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Sunset Music SeriesNewport, RI

Different times, venues and $.
more
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North Kingstown Concert SeriesNorth Kingstown, RI

Tuesdays 7pm, Thursdays 6:30pm.
Various more
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Sunset Celebrations at Fort AdamsNewport, RI

Third Thursdays June through Sept 5:30pm.
Fort Adams State Park more
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Downtown Sundown SeriesProvidence, RI

7pm (Except 6/22 4pm).
Roger Williams Natl Memorial, 282 North Main St more
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Summer Concert at Rose Larisa ParkEast Providence, RI

Thursdays 6pm.
Rose Larisa Park, Bullocks Point Avenue, 401-435-7511. more
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Family Night Concert SeriesNewport, RI

6pm.
Easton’s Beach, 401-845-5810. more
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Watch Hill Summer Concert SeriesWesterly, RI

Tuesdays 6pm (8/27 rain date).
Village Green, 401-596-7909. more
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Summer Concerts at the GazeboNarragansett, RI

Fridays at 6pm.
Gazebo more
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Summer Concert SeriesJamestown, RI

6:30-8pm.
Memorial Square, 401-423-7260. more
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Conventry Summer Night Concert SeriesCoventry, RI

6pm.
Paine Field, 1277 Main St more
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City Hall Concert SeriesPawtucket, RI

6pm.
City Hall Ampitheatre more
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Blues on the Beach & Monday Night JamsWesterly, RI

6pm.
Westerly Town Beach, 365 Atlantic Avenue more more
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Summer Concert Series at Warwick, RIWarwick, RI

6:30-8pm.
Various parks, 401-738-2000 x6504. more
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South County Commons Outdoor Summer Concert SeriesSouth Kingstown, RI

6-8pm.
more
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Slater Park Concert SeriesPawtucket, RI

Thu 6-7:30pm.
Slater Park more
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Cafe Olio Acoustic Nights Music SeriesPlymouth, MA

Thursdays 6-8pm.
Cafe Olio, 508-209-2000. more
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Wednesday Night ConcertsPlymouth, MA

Wed 6:30-9:30pm.
Pilgrim Memorial Park, Water Street more
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Summer Concert Series at Soule HomesteadMiddleboro, MA

Not free.Shows start at 6pm. Rain or shine (if it rains they’ll go inside).
46 Soule Street more
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The Summer of BrewsterPlymouth, MA

6pm.
Hedge House Lawn more
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Concerts on the Plymouth WaterfrontPlymouth, MA

2013:6:30pm.
Pilgrim Memorial Park more
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Avon Town Gazebo ConcertsAvon, MA

Wednesdays, 7:00-8:30pm.
Town Common, 508-559-9461, 508-586-6580. more
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Summer Concerts at WeymouthWeymouth, MA

July,6:30pm. August, 8pm.
Ralph Talbot Amphitheatre, next to Town Hall more
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Plymouth Library Lawn ConcertPlymouth, MA

1-2pm.except 7/13, 2-3pm.
more
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Mayor’s Summer Concert Series at BrocktonBrockton, MA

4pm.
35 Christy’s Place, Recreation 508-580-7860. more
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Music at Hingham ShipyardHingham, MA

7pm.
Hingham Shipyard more
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Summer Concert Series at DartmouthDartmouth, MA

6:30-8:30pm. $5.
Apponagansett Park more
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Foxboro Jaycees ConcertsFoxboro, MA

7-9pm.
Foxboro Common more
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Westport Rivers Winery Concert SeriesWestport, MA

6pm.
417 Hixbridge Rd, 508-636-3423. more
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Musical Mondays at FeatherstoneMartha’s Vinyard, MA

6:30pm.
Featherstone more
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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 more
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Summer Concerts at Children’s BeachNantucket, MA

6-7:30pm.
Children’s Beach more
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Lakeside Concert SeriesSharon, MA

Wed 7pm, Sun 3pm.
Memorial Park Beach Bandstand, Lake Massapoag, 781-784-1530. more
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Summer Sounds Concert SeriesWestfield, MA

2013:6-8pm.
Stanley Park’s Beveridge Pavilion Annex, 413-572-1260. more
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Family Concert Series at West SpringfieldWest Springfield, MA

7-8:30pm, except 7/4.
Various more
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Sunday Night Concerts at WestfieldWestfield, MA

6-8pm except 7/7.
Stanley Park more
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Musical Moments In Amelia’s GardenWestfield, MA

Tuesdays 6:30pm.
21 South Broad Street more
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Easthampton Arts in the ParkEasthampton, MA

Fridays 6:30-8pm.
Millside Park, 2 Ferry St more
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Wednesday Evening ConcertsWestfield, MA

6pm.
Beveridge Pavilion Annex, 413-568-9312 x100. more
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Enosburgh Town Band TuesdaysEnosburgh, VT

6/14-8/23 Tuesdays 7:30pm.
Lincoln park more
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Island Pond’s Friday Night LiveIsland Pond, VT

6pm.
more
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Brandon Summer Concert SeriesBrandon, VT

6:30pm.
Central Park (except 6/28 @ Neshobe Golf Course) more
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Saturdays Under the Stars – Summer Concert SeriesStratton, VT

6pm.
Stratton Mountain Ski Resort, 802-297-4FUN. more
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Sunday Concerts on the Green, DanvilleDanville, VT

Sundays 7pm.
more
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Thursday Night Summer Concerts on the GreenManchester Center, VT

Not free. 7pm at Riley Center for the Arts/ 7:30pm at Arkell Pavilion.
Town Green, 802-362-2100. more
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River Road Summer Concert SeriesKillington, VT

6pm.
Sherburne Memorial Library more
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Out to Lunch Summer Concert Series & Farmers MarketWorcester, MA

Thursdays 11-2pm.
Worcester Common, 508-799-1400 x3. more
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Family Night at the BandstandMilford, MA

6:30pm.
Milford Town Park, Congress St at Walnut Street, 508-478-5924. more
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ABMI Concerts on the GrassBellingham, MA

2013:7-9pm. 7/31, 8/7, 8/13 at Mendon Town Beach.
Bellingham Town Common more
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ABMI Concerts on the GrassMendon, MA

Wed 7pm, 7/31-8/14 6:30pm at Mendon town beach.
Bellingham town common more
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Sterling Summer ConcertsSterling, MA

Mon&Wed 6-8pm.
Memorial Park more
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Alternatives’ Summer Concert SeriesWhitinsville, MA

Thursdays 6:00pm.
Alternatives’ Whitin Mill Plaza, 50 Douglas Road, 508-266-6502. more
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Elm Park Summer Concert SeriesWorcester, MA

Thursdays 6:30pm.
Elm Park, Highland Street at Park Avenue more
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