Events INSIDER: Aug 26 – Sep 3, 2013

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Giveaways & Features
King Richard’s Faire
King Richard’s Faire is New England’s largest and longest-running Renaissance Festival. I have 4 tickets for the opening weekend! Email johnny@eventsinsider.com to win. Carver, MA, –.
Outdoor movies!
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Outdoor Theatre!
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Johnny’s Picks
Atheist Alliance of America National Convention
Come hear me give a speech as this national atheist convention comes to Boston! The Westin Waltham Boston Waltham, MA, –.
Boston Tattoo Convention
If you’re into tattoos, don’t miss this opportunity to gawk and be gawked at. Just don’t get a tattoo you’ll hate when you’re 80! They’ll have a burlesque show and tattoo contests. Hynes Convention Center Boston, MA, –.
Greenway Carousel Opening
The brand new Greenway Carousel is opening, with a ribbon cutting ceremony an all! 10am. Rides until 9pm. Greenway Carousel at Christopher Columbus Park Boston, MA, .
Bread and Roses Festival
This music and dance festival celebrates a famous labor strike in American history, with trolley tours, Irish dancers, Cambodian dancers, and other stage performers. See a ‘power loom’! 10:30am-6pm. Campagnone Common Lawrence, 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. Minuteman Airfield Stow, MA, –.
Labor Day Parade
It’s a parade, organized by AMVETS. There are not many details, but it should be interesting. 9:30am. Post 1980 Marlboro, MA, .
Marlborough Labor Day parade
This one claims to be the largest Labor Day parade in New England. Riiiiiight because the rest of us hold our parades on Memorial Day, July 4th, and Veterans Day. 12pm. Lincoln St at Broad St Marlborough, MA, .
Seakonke Wampanoag Tride Annual Pow-wow
This small native American festival takes place in my hometown and I’ve been. It’s at the corner of Rt 44 & Bay State Road. They have a ring of vendors and ethnic music and dance, including participatory. It’s small but a wonderful chance to learn. Redway Plains, Bay State Road at Winthrop Street Rehoboth, MA, –.
Anunah Hill Days (Stargazing Weekend)
It’s a weekend festival for serious astronomy buffs, but everyone is invited. You can camp or just visit, with model rockets and nature walks in the day and serious stargazing at night. Arunah Hill Natural Science Center Cummington, MA, –.
Davis Mega Maze: National Treasure
It’s a corn maze with a treasure hunt mission. Come get yours and get lost! Davis Farmland Sterling, MA, –.
Family Fun Days at OSV
You shouldn’t need an excuse to visit my favorite re-enactment museum, but here is one! OSV already has dozens of live re-enactors showing you 1840 traders, but now add totally undescribed ‘games’ for kids — looks like a tug of war might be part of it! Old Sturbridge Village Sturbridge, MA, –.
Rainforest Reptile Weekend
Davis Farmland combines birds of prey, reptiles and a corn maze! Irresistable! This particular event has reptiles, and you get to play with them! Davis Farmland Sterling, MA, –.
Charlton Old Home Day Parade
Frog jumping contest, lumberjack contest, car shows and more! There’s a lot to see at this small town festival. Various Locations Charlton, MA, .
Lipizzan Stallions
Beautiful horses doing amazing tricks. Come see them fly (not literally, I must say). 2013:. Cape Cod Regional Tech School Bourne, MA, –.
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Outdoor concerts!
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Outdoor Series
Intro to Frisbee Golf
This is a good outdoorsy excuse to visit the Boston Harbor islands. Make a Frisbee-in-one! Peddocks Island 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. 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. Various 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. Museum of Science Boston, MA, –.
Free outdoor folk dancing
Come learn or practice folk dancing. It’s open to all public! 7:30pm every Tuesday. Copley Square Boston, 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. Cambridge, 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 Crossing Boston, MA, –.
WODS Summer Concert Series
Great bands perform at Hatch Shell during summer. Don’t miss this series of outdoor concerts. 7pm Every Wednesday. Hatch Shell, Esplanade 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 Boston, MA, –.
Salsa in the Park
This outdoor dancing event occurs every Monday. Come with your friends and discover this spicy dancing style! 7pm. Blackstone Community Center, W. Brookline Street Boston, 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. Various Parks Somerville, MA, –.
Sunday Parkland Games
Find multiple outdoor activities at The Parklands. Basketball, badmington, and even beanbag tossing. The parklands, Memorial Drive Cambridge, MA, –.
Mayor Menino’s Movie Night
Activities 7pm, movie starts 8pm. Every Monday and Thursday 8/15. Various parks Boston, MA, –.
Summer in the City Movies
Enjoy outdoor movie screenings, but not before live entertainment. 7pm performance, then movie. Every Thursday. Various Locations Cambridge, MA, –.
Pittsfield 3rd Thursdays
Go to any of the four outdoor stages and enjoy performances b y great local bands! 5-8pm. North Street Pittsfield, MA, –.
Also Fun
Museum Free Fun Fridays
A number of local museums and destinations offer free admission, thanks to Highland Street! Every Friday in July and August. All Over All Over, , –.
Pick You Own Apples – Where to Go
Somehow I found this list of apple picking locations in Massachusetts. My favorite? Davis Farmland. All Over, , –.
Boston Restaurant Week – Summer
A marketing ploy, a tourist event, what’s the difference? Pay $38 and say, this is your DISCOUNTED dinner? Various Locations Boston, MA, –.
Menino’s Wednesday Night Concert
Outdoor season is almost over! Come to this free concert, featuring Roberta Flack. 7pm. City Hall Plaza Boston, MA, .
The Quantified Patient
Would Health-care self-tracking systems help me skip medical check-ups? We’re not there yet, but getting closer. Come check the new tech behind this! 6-9pm. Athenahealth’s Visitor Center Watertown, MA, .
Payson Park Music Festival
It’s the last day of concerts at this park, don’t tell me you rather stay home and watch TV. Enjoy 60’s music and nature at the same time! 6:15pm. Payson Park Belmont, MA, .
Bikes at Night Tour
Join a night guided bike tour around Boston before weather makes you stay home! 5:30pm. Boston, MA, –.
Vintage Baseball
What better place to walk a historic ballgame than inside the walls of a Civil War fort on Georges Island. Come out and watch two teams play against one another while adhering to rules set in the Civil War. 11:30am. Fort Warren, Georges Island Boston, MA, .
Mars and Beyond
What’s it like to design a space mission? Ask rocket scientists at the Museum of Science, Boston! 11am-4pm. Museum of Science Boston, MA, –.
Boston Arts Festival
Crafts, jewelry and art everywhere. With live music and fireworks. Free. Christopher Columbus Park Boston, MA, –.
Boston Harbor Fireworks Labor Day Weekend
Come to Boston Harbor and enjoy the great view, then stay for the fireworks at dusk. 9pm. Boston Harbor Boston, MA, .
All Play, No Work
Play 1812 board games, get (temporary) tattoos and sing just like old-timey sailors did. 10am-5pm. USS Constitution Museum Charlestown, MA, –.
Bread & Puppet Returns to Cambridge Common
Relive your childhood with a free puppet show. If some of the circus acts are politically puzzling to adults, accompanying children can usually explain them. 3pm. Harvard Square, Waterhouse St Cambridge, MA, .
Boston Comedy Arts Festival
My favorite comedy club brings in comedians from all over the nation for this annual event. Although it’s really a performance series, not a festival, they do offer workshops. Various Locations Cambridge, MA, –.
Kayak Trip
Relax and paddle around in Pleasant Bay. This is a guided tour, led by a professional. 9am. Pleasant Bay Orleans, MA, –.
Sunset Stroll
Walking around Wellfleet Bay is much much better at sunset. Less people, less sunlight, more wildlife! Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary South Wellfleet, MA, –.
Cape Cod Festival of Magic
More than a series of performances, you can socialize with the performers and hear how to make your own magic! High School South Yarmouth, MA, –.
Vineyard Artisans Festivals
This craft fair comes with pony rides, live music and blacksmithing and scarf making demos. Agricultural Hall West Tisbury, MA, –.
Great Provincetown Schooner Regatta
It’s described as a five day educational and sailing event. they will have movie screening, boat tours ans of course, a sailing race. Various Locations Provincetown, MA, –.
Restaurant Showcase Week
Similar to many other restaurant weeks. Pick two-course lunch or three-course dinner, at a fixed price. Greater Merrimack Valley Lowell, MA, –.
FETCH! Stack Em Up
Build a tower, with cups! See who can build the highest, meanest, best looking tower! 1-4pm. The Discovery Museums Acton, MA, .
Eulogy for the Future: A Performance
It’s an artist talk, around a great outdoor sculpture museum. deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum, 51 Sandy Pond Road Lincoln, MA, .
Free Fun Friday!
Free admission to this fun museum! With activities on the outside to keep you busy all day long. The Discovery Museums Acton, MA, .
Annual Gloucester Schooner Festival
This one has a lobster bake, comedy shows and races. Don’t miss the Boat ‘Parade of Lights’ on Saturday. Maritime Gloucester Gloucester, MA, –.
New England Arts and Crafts Festival
You have to pay to get in to this 3-day long craft fair. Well, at least it has live music. Topsfield Fairgrounds Topsfield, MA, –.
Newburyport Riverfront Festival
Outdoorsy live music. Nothing too out of the ordinary about this one, but if you’re in the area it might be fun to stop by. 12-6:30pm. Market Square Newburyport, MA, .
Labor Day Festival BluesCruise
This is a 3-hour concert & river cruise, with fireworks! Relax, and enjoy the last days of summer. 7pm. Merrimack River at Plum Island Point Newburyport, MA, .
Day Out With Thomas
Edaville Railroad is opening, and the main event is a day out with Thomas, the blue-painted steam engine. Ask him nice, and he might take you for a ride! Edaville Railroad South Carver, MA, .
Navy Summer at the Marine Museum
This museum holds a great collection of scale boats. The exhibition closes this week, so don’t miss it! The Marine Museum Fall River, MA, –.
Deutsche Bank Championship
Come be part of the people who always applaud in agreement right after each player hits the ball. 2013:. TPC Boston Norton, 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. Park Hill Orchard Easthampton, MA, –.
Three County Fair
A tradition since 1818, this fair features a demolition derby, roller derby, grannies racing pigs, horse/oxen pulls, battle of the bands and CHRISTMAS IN SEPTEMBER! This massive fair has something for everyone. Hampshire, Franklin, and Hampden Agricultural Society’s Fairgrounds Northampton, MA, –.
Blandford Fair
Find ‘racing pigs’, chainsaw carving, a horseshoes tournament, a demolition derby and much more at this major agricultural fest. Town Fairgrounds Blandford, MA, –.
Spencer Fair
This claims to be the largest agricultural fair in central Massachusetts. They feature a demolition derby, racing pigs, birds of prey, martial arts, frisbee-catching dogs, giant pumpkin contest, a Beatles tribute wow! And a lot more. Spencer Fair Grounds Spencer, MA, –.
Brimfield Antiques Festival (Fall)
Think antique shop on steroids. They have more than a mile of vendors. It’s the largest in New England and I’m sure it’s great if you’re an antique. Antique collector, I mean. Off of Rt 20. Bag pipers, DJ, fire truck rides, car show. Rt 20 at Rt 19 Brimfield, MA, –.
Performance
Review: CATS at the North Shore Music Theatre
You’ve heard of CATS and it’s playing now at the North Shore Music Theatre. Click for our review. Meow! North Shore Music Theatre Beverly, MA, –.
Dick Dohertys Comedy Den: Myq Kaplan
A night of stand up with 3 comedians. One of them has been called ‘a comedy machine, in the best possible way.’ 6:30pm. Boston, MA, –.
The Donkey Show
It’s an interactive 70s disco show with an ‘after party.’ Dance to the classics and enjoy the disco fever. 7:30pm, 10:30pm Every Saturday. Club Oberon Cambridge, MA, –.
Berklee Greenway Sessions
There will never be enough outdoor concerts in New England. Here’s one, featuring Melanie Lynx. 6pm. North End Park Boston, MA, .
All Our Best
At this musical performance, you’ll get the best of ‘them’. But who are they? 20 Cape Rep company members from far and near, they say. Cape Rep Indoor Theatre Brewster, MA, –.
Travel
Putnam’s ‘Riverfire’
Putnam’s ‘Riverfire’ returns to Rotary Park for 3 amazing nights this summer! On 7/13 featuring ‘Diva al Fresco’. 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. New London, CT, –.
Main Street Marketpace
It’s an European-style market, with crafts, street performances and the such stuff. You still choose something and pay for it, right? 5-9pm. Downtown, Main Street Torrington, CT, .
Pick your own Apples
Fresh apples, anyone? Come to this farm, pick your own and give them a home (that is, your belly). Rogers Orchards Sunnymount Farm Southington, CT, –.
Woodstock Fair
This fair has a bit of everything, just to make sure you don’t get bored. Gates open at 9:00 am. Barns, Halls and Vendors close at 10:00 pm; Midway Rides and Carnival Games close at 11:00 pm. Town Fairgrounds Woodstock, CT, –.
Farmers Market: ‘Green Up’ Watertown
I guess eating healthy from time to time won’t kill us. Come get your veggies, and enjoy the live music! 9am-1pm. Watertown Library Parking Lot Watertown, CT, .
26th Annual Prudence Crandall Day
Everyone should play hoop rolling at least once. Here’s your chance of doing it! Also, a craft market on the museum’s lawn. 10am-4pm. Prudence Crandall Museum Canterbury, CT, .
Enfield Pirate Festival
Apparently, pirates have a king. Come talk to him or just shop around and dance to the music. Enfield Green Enfield, CT, –.
Irish Dance Competition at Quassy
I don’t know if this dance competition will be interesting, but I love this amusement park! Check it out! Quassy Amusement Park Middlebury, CT, –.
38th Annual Meet the Artists & Artisans Labor Day Show
Meet artists and crafters selling their stuff. If there’s something else going on, they don’t say. Olde Mistick Village Mystic, CT, –.
Blues, Views and BBQ Festival
Let’s be honest, the rib eating contest is what we will all be there for. Comes with live music, games and cooking demos. Various Locations Westport, CT, –.
Terra Coda Ensemble
These guys have multiple hand-made drums and a gong too! Sounds really cool, but it’s indoors. 7:30pm. Infinity Hall Norfolk, CT, .
Revolutionary War Encampment at Willowbrook
I love re-enactments because the people who do them are so passionate! It’s an encampment of re-enactors and you can learn more about the Revolutionary War. 10am-5pm. Willowbrook Village Newfield, ME, .
Mahoosuc Skye Celtic Concert Series
Experience the best of Celtic music through this series of concerts. 7pm. 8/13, 8/27. Bingham Hall Bethel, 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. Washburn 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. Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, Barters Island Road Boothbay, ME, –.
Windsor Fair
Oh Windsor Fair, you had me a demolition derby! This one also has tractor pulls, animal shows, and carnival rides. Windsor, ME, –.
Devils Half-Acre Tour
At this walking tour no members of the Bangor Temperance Society of the National Purity Association allowed. So you know it’s going to be spicy! 7pm. Bangor Waterfront Harbormaster’s Parking Lot Bangor, ME, .
Lincolnville Neighborhood Potluck
Show off your cooking skills, bring a dessert or a salad. Meat, beans and beverages will be provided. 6-8pm. Monday and Friday. Bay Leaf Cottages Lincolnville, ME, –.
Coffee and Conversation with Andrea Lepcio
Come have coffee with Andrea Lepcio and Jodi Baker, who happen to know a lot about theater and performing arts. 9-10am. Bar Harbor, ME, .
Blue Hill Fair
You will find animal shows, monster trucks, lumberjack shows and even fireworks. There won’t be time to be blue! Route 172 Blue Hill, ME, –.
Springfield Fair
This one has Turtle go Cart races, a talent show, games for kids, and a demolition derby! Town Fairgrounds Springfield, ME, –.
Camdem Windjammer Festival
This maritime festival has fireworks, but the REAL fun is at the boat building contest. Don’t forget to try their delicious food. Camden Public Landing Camden, ME, –.
Harmony Free Fair
No matter how small this fair is. It’s free! And it has rides, crafts, food and motor sports. Not bad at all. Harmony Fairgrounds, Main Street Harmony, ME, –.
School Around Us Fall Craft Fair
Craft fairs become much more interesting when there’s food and live music involved. Luckily, this one has both. 9am-4pm. Village Green and Ocean Avenue Kennebunkport, ME, .
Young Eagles Flight Rally
Teenagers are taken for a ride… on a plane! This event includes a BBQ and pancake breakfast too. 9am-3pm. Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport Sanford, ME, .
Boothbay Region Annual Labor Day Show
Okay, so we have a juried arts and craft show, which means ‘come buy stuff’. No music, no food, no nothing? C’mon! Boothbay Commons, Route 27 Boothbay, ME, –.
Vintage Motorcycle Meet and Antique Aeroplane Show
I’ve been to this transportation museum and I have to say it’s remarkable! They have many perfectly preserved old-timey airplanes and cars! Makes this festival your excuse to visit. Owls Head Transportation Museum Owls Head, ME, –.
Maine Salmon Festival
What do we want? Salmon! When do we want it? Now! This festival comes with trolley tours, a fishing derby and many delicious meals! Various Locations Eastport, ME, –.
North Country Inter-Tribal Pow Wow
Pow Wows are fun and full of energy & culture. Come and learn about the Native American ways. Newport, ME, –.
Buckfield Community Day
They will have 2 wrecked cars to whack with a hammer. It also has a parade, games, food and music. 10am. Buckfield High School,160 Morrill St Buckfield, ME, .
Kittery Trading Post’s Annual Septemberfest
This festival has demos, games, music and more. There will be a lumberjack show, build-a-knife class and shooting workshops too! Kittery Trading Post Kittery, ME, –.
Moose Alley
Come to the Pittsburg stretch of Route 3 to the Canadian border, where you can likely spot a moose at almost any time of day here. All day. Tall Timber Lodge Pittsburg, NH, –.
Lancaster Fair
You’ll find monster trucks, animal shows, carnival rides, food and live music. This fair’s been running for 143 years, so they know what they’re doing! Lancaster, NH, –.
Hopkinton State Fair
And this one includes the Fiesta Shows traveling carnival and a professional carving sand sculptures. Oh, and a demolition derby! Hopkinton Fairgrounds, Exit 7 at I-89 Contoocook, NH, –.
Potluck and Open Mic Night
Share a potluck dinner and then stay for the Open Mic Night. 6pm Open mic 8pm. D Acres Farm Dorchester, NH, .
Adventure Photography Tour
Have $100 to spare and feel like taking pictures? Come to Mt. Washington Auto Road and join this guided tour. 8am-8pm. Mt Washington Auto Road, Rt 16 Gorham, NH, .
Just Ducky End of Summer Bash
Summer’s leaving us for the year. So these guys are throwing a party with music, rubber duck races and fireworks.. Town Square Waterville Valley, NH, –.
Annual Labor Day Weekend Craft Fair
This craft fair is held during Labor Day weekend. Not much else to see here. Do they have music? They don’t say. Community House, Route 11 Alton, NH, –.
Summer Send-off Weekend
There will be a last party before summer leaves Loon Mountain. With BBQ, live music and games for kids. Loon Mountain Lincoln, NH, –.
Concert by Notorious
Get ready for some extraordinary outdoor fiddling and masterful fretwork. That’s how Notorious is described. 2pm. Little Studio Cornish, NH, .
Farm Feast Breakfast and Open House
It’s an all-you-can-eat breakfast, with tours of the grounds included. D Acres Farm Dorchester, NH, .
Annual Rubber Ducky Regatta
It’s a rubber duck race, that comes with activities for kids. Oh, and some sidewalk salespeople. 10am-1pm. Cascade Park, Main Street North Woodstock, NH, .
Public Stargazing
WHAT? These guys stay open until dawn! Stargazing events are cool, and people attending friendly. 6pm. Frosty Drew Nature Center & Observatory Charlestown, 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. North Kingstown, 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! Theatre By The Sea South Kingstown, RI, –.
Rhythm and Roots Festival
More than fifteen thousand roots fans all together for 3 days of dancing, singing and hanging out. Not bad! Ninigret Park, RI-1A Charlestown, RI, –.
East Greenwich Art Festival
You’ll find live music, strolling performers, a craft market and festive food. Come with a chance to participate in a community art project. New England Tech East Greenwich, RI, –.
Lion’s Club Clam Bake
Well, this is a fundraiser for the Lions Club. There will be food for sure, but they don’t the the time. Narragansett Inn Block Island, RI, .
Oakland Beach Tuesday Cruise Night
Come to this car show, happening every Wednesday at Oakland Beach. With food, music and cars, of course. Oakland Beach Warwick, RI, –.
Downtown Brockton Arts and Music Festival
This art festival has live music, poetry, crafts and a juried show. Try the food, join the games. 11am-7pm. Twin Salisbury Brook Parks, Montello Street Rte. Brockton, MA, .
Killington Hay Festival
Holy crap, bro. They make sculptures out of hay bales and PAINT them! Various Locations Killington, VT, –.
Vermont Festival of the Arts
This one has more than 100 quality art events. find walks, interactive displays, music and more. Various Locations Waitsfield, VT, –.
Champlain Valley Fair
Whoa! It’s 10 days of music, magic shoes, live entertainment, food, pig races and much more! Have some fun before Labor Day! The Fairgrounds Essex Junction, VT, –.
Killington Classic
The Killington Classic is killer this year. It comes with stunt shows, parades, bike shows and guided tours. The Foundry at Summit Pond, Killington Road Killington, VT, –.
Explore a Shipwreck Without Getting Wet
Is it magic? No, you use a Remotely Operated Vehicle to explore historic shipwrecks, so you don’t get wet at all! Cool! Lake Champlain Maritime Museum Vergennes, VT, .
Vermont State Fair
This festival has a carnival, live music, a bear show, stunt shows and lots of agricultural goodness. Rutland, VT, –.
Northfield Labor Day Celebration
This one has lots of live performances, and features Bath Tub Races! Find also: A car show, food, tractor shows. Depot Square Northfield, VT, –.
Plymouth Folk and Blues Concerts
It’s a free outdoorsy concert packed with Blues music. It also has games for kids. President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site Plymouth Notch, VT, –.
Southern Vermont Garlic and Herb Festial
I think vampires should stay away from this one. It’s a festival of all things garlic. Ice-cream, for starters. Camelot Village Bennington, VT, –.
Small Change Concert
Bring a chair, bring your blanket, and enjoy this concert. There are not many more of these events happening, so don’t miss this. It’s free! Woodstock, VT, .
New World Festival
Yet another music festival, this time with a Celtic and French theme. It’s outdoors but they have tents, so it’s rain or shine. Noon to 11pm. Chandler Music Hall? Randolph, VT, .
Guilford Fair
This fair has horse shows, live music, crafts and carnival rides! Guildford Fairgrounds Guilford, VT, –.
Concert on the Green
Have a picnic on the ground, enjoy the outdoor concert and meet friendly people at Weston Village Green. Weston Village Green Weston, VT, .
Outdoor Theatre
 Outdoor Theatre & More – click map above to set region Mon 8/26 Tue 8/27 Wed 8/28 Thu 8/29 Fri 8/30 Sat 8/31 Sun 9/1 Mon 9/2
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.
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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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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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Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s DreamBoston, MA

Time varies. Check their website for more details.
Various Locations more 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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Outdoor Movies
 Outdoor Movies – click map above to set region Mon 8/26 Tue 8/27 Wed 8/28 Thu 8/29 Fri 8/30 Sat 8/31 Sun 9/1 Mon 9/2
Summer in the City at the Boston Harbor HotelBoston, MA

Dusk.
70 Rowes Wharf, 617-439-7000. more
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Movies in the ParksAll over

Sunset.
Various Parks more 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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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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Summer Concerts on the CommonNorwood, MA

7-9pm rain or shine.
Town Common more
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Movies at Hingham ShipyardHingham, MA

7pm.
Hingham Shipyard more
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Family Movie Night Under the StarsSandwich, MA

7:30pm, $9. 8/26, 9/2, 9/9, 9/16, Rain date 9/23.
Heritage Museums & Gardens, 508-888-3300 x100. 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 RockNewport, RI

at dusk.
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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Corn Fields
 Cornfield Mazes (Day/Night/Both) – click map above to set region Mon 8/26 Tue 8/27 Wed 8/28 Thu 8/29 Fri 8/30 Sat 8/31 Sun 9/01 Mon 9/02
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!
260 Quaddick Road, 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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Escobar’s Highland Farm Corn MazePortsmouth, RI

8/23-9/2 Everyday, Fri 3:30pm-dusk,Sat 10am-dusk, sun 11am-dusk until 11/3.
251 Middle Road, 401-683-1444 or manager @401-864-1064. more more
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Mike’s Maze at Warner FarmSunderland, MA

10am-5pm. Last ticket sold at 5pm.
South Main Street, 413-665-8331. more
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Beans & Greens Farm Corn MazeGilford, NH

9am-6pm They stay open until the end of the year! Night mazes are not confirmed yet.
245 Intervale Road, 603-293-2853. 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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Kimball Farm Haunted MazeHaverhill, MA

Daily 10am-7pm. Moon Nights 7-10pm. Haunted Maze (10/4-11/2) 7-10pm.
780 East Broadway, 978-521-3990. 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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Coppal House Farm Night MazeLee, NH

8/24 & 25: 10 am to 5 pm. 8/31 9/1: 10 am to 5 pm. 9/2 10 am to 5pm. September: Wed-Fr 12pm to 5pm. Sat-Sun 10 am to 5pm. October: All week. Mo-Fr 12 pm to 5 pm. Sat-Sun 10 am to 5 pm. 9/21 , 10/12 & 10/25 6pm to 8 pm.
118 North River Road (Route 155), 603.659.3572. more
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Sam Mazza’s Corn MazeColchester, VT

9/2-10/31, Mon-Sat 10-6pm, Sun 10-5pm.
277 Lavigne Road, 802-655-3440. more
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Outdoor Concerts
 Outdoor Music – click map above to set region Mon 8/26 Tue 8/27 Wed 8/28 Thu 8/29 Fri 8/30 Sat 8/31 Sun 9/1 Mon 9/2
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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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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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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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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Zumix ConcertsBoston, MA

Piers Park 6pm, except 9/1: 3pm.
Piers Park or Bremen St. Park more
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Landmarks Orchestra Summer ConcertsBoston, MA

7pm.
At the Hatch Shell more
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Arts on the Arcade Concert SeriesBoston, MA

July 24 – August 28 Wednesdays 7pm.
City Hall Plaza more
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Mayor Menino’s Wednesday Night ConcertsBoston, MA

7pm.
City Hall Plaza more
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Outdoor Concert at the Sampas PavillionLowell, MA

Mondays 7pm.
Sampas Pavilion 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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Summer Concerts on the Common, NorwoodNorwood, MA

7pm.
Town Common, Washington St & Nahatan St 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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Lowell Summer Music SeriesLowell, MA

7:30pm.
Boarding House Park more
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SurfSide Live! with FireworksSalisbury, MA

7:30pm.
Salisbury Beach Center, 3 Broadway Street 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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Concerts in the ParksGardner, MA

6pm.
Monument 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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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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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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Westport Rivers Winery Concert SeriesWestport, MA

6pm.
417 Hixbridge Rd, 508-636-3423. 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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Musical Moments In Amelia’s GardenWestfield, MA

Tuesdays 6:30pm.
21 South Broad Street 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 Windsor LakeNorth Adams, MA

6:30pm.Rain cancells.
Windsor Lake, 413-664-6180. 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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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 in the Park at Buzzards BayBuzzards Bay, MA

6:30-8:30pm.
Buzzards Bay Park at the Gazebo more
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Sunset Music SeriesNewport, RI

Different times, venues and $.
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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City Hall Concert SeriesPawtucket, RI

6pm.
City Hall Ampitheatre more
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South County Commons Outdoor Summer Concert SeriesSouth Kingstown, RI

6-8pm.
more
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Sunapee Harbor Concert SeriesSunapee, NH

5-7pm.
Flanders Stage, 603-763-4940 x210. more
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Merrimack Concert AssociationMerrimack, NH

6:30pm.
Abbie Griffin Park Bandstand 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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Concert on the CommonGoffstown, NH

7-8pm.
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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Sunapee Harbor Concert SeriesSunapee, NH

Saturdays 5pm.
Flanders Stage, 603-763-4940. 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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Sounds on the Souhegan Summer Concert SeriesMilford, NH

7-8:30pm. If rain, Town Hall.
Emerson 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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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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City Center Concerts on the GreenDanbury, CT

7pm.
CityCenter 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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Norwalk Parks Concert ScheduleNorwalk, CT

Varios times, check schedule.
Calf Pasture Beach, 203-854-7806. 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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Thursdays on the DockEssex, CT

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

7:00 pm.
Union Park, South Green, 860-343-6620. more
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Sounds of SummerEast Hartford, CT

Thursdays 6pm.
Town Green, 1047 Main St 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 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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L.L. Bean Summer in the Park Concert SeriesFreeport, ME

Saturdays 7:30pm.
Discovery Park more
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Island Pond’s Friday Night LiveIsland Pond, VT

6pm.
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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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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