Events INSIDER: August 11-19, 2014

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Giveaways & Features
Win: Massachusetts Independent Film Festival
With panels, screenings, and parties, winning one of these two pairs of tickets to the Massachusetts Independent Film Festival means more than a night at the movies!. Email giveaways@eventsinsider.com to win. Various Locations Cambridge, MA, –.
Review/Win: NEW ENGLAND Reunion Concert
We’ve got two pairs of tickets to give away for New England’s first show in over 30 years on 8/15. Email giveaways@eventsinsider.com to win! 8pm. The Regent Theatre Arlington, MA, .
Win: The Cult
The Cult is back in Boston on 8/13, and we’ve got a pair of tickets to give away. Email giveaways@eventsinsider.com to win! 8pm. The Wilbur, 246 Tremont St, Boston, MA, .
Win: The Sullivan & Son Comedy Tour
Straight from your TV to the Wilbur: want a pair of tickets for Sullivan & Son on 8/16. Email giveaways@eventsinsider.com to win! The Wilbur, 246 Tremont St, Boston, MA, .
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. Peak viewing days: August 12th and 13th. All Over, , –.
Magic & Movie at Summer in the City
This is a magic and comedy show, mostly for kids. There’s a movie screening after the show. 10am. Hoyt Field Cambridge, MA, –.
Fisherman’s Festival (Madonna Del Soccorso)
The Fisherman’s Feast is more than a great meal. Don’t miss the opening night procession to Boston Harbor for the Blessing of the Fleet and Fishing Waters! North, Fleet and Lewis Streets Boston, MA, –.
East Boston Pride Day
Come celebrate the great community of East Boston, with free food, drinks, music, dancing, and activities for kids! 3-7pm. Piers Park Boston, MA, .
Dancing in the Parks in Newton
Who doesn’t want to dance when listening to classic Bon Jovi tunes? Good thing it’s Dancing in the Parks with Livin’ on a Bad Name! 6:30-8:30pm. Ryan Park Newton, MA, .
Boston GreenFest
Greenfest is a giant festival for the environment on Boston City Hall plaza, which is mostly vendors of earth-friendly and healthy products, but also art installations and multiple stages of live music. City Hall Plaza Boston, MA, –.
MG Rover Day at Larz Anderson Auto Museum
Boston’s wonderful auto museum has another lawn day, this time with MGs. It’s Morris Garage Rover Day! 2014:10am-2pm. Larz Anderson Auto Museum Brookline, MA, .
Fireworks in August – Newton, MA
Newton’s 4th of July concert and fireworks got rained out, so come enjoy a fun night of music and fireworks in August! 6pm. Albemarle Field/Halloran Field, Watertown Street, Rt.16 Newton, MA, .
Dominican Festival Parade
This year the Dominican Festival and Parade is back in Franklin Park, with great music, food and friendly people! Jamaica Plain, Centre St Boston, MA, .
Quincy August Moon Festival
This Asian celebration has street performances, amusements, kid’s activities, and even a Lion Dance. 11am-5pm. Downtown 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 all about Ford / Lincoln cars! 10am-2pm. Larz Anderson Auto Museum Brookline, MA, .
Boston Carnival (Caribbean Festival)
Lots of dancing and visually impacting costumes. There will be Caribbean music, entertainment and food. Various Locations Boston, MA, –.
Big Lebowski Bowling Party
Yes, there’s an actual bowling party and then you view the Big Lebowski. Don’t worry, the Dude abides. 7 – 9pm. Coolidge Corner Theatre Brookline, MA, .
Lipizzan Stallions
Beautiful horses doing amazing tricks. Come see them fly (not literally, I must say). Cape Cod Regional Tech School Bourne, MA, –.
NERF Sword Games Night
Defend your village’s water supply…with your NERF sword. Will you be victorious? 7-9pm. Guard Up Family Swordsmanship Burlington, MA, .
Lowell Southeast Asian Water Festival
Lowell will have dragon boat races, comedy shows, music and a fried rice eating contest. Awesome! Come celebrate water as it is celebrated in Southeast Asia. 9am-5pm. Lowell Heritage State Park Esplanade & Sampas Pavilion Lowell, MA, .
Summer Star Search
Stars are always there, so why would we search for them? Learn how to recognize the summer constellations and find different planets using binoculars and telescopes! 8-10pm. Stony Brook Wildlife Sanctuary Norfolk, MA, .
Silver Kingdom Renaissance Faire
I love a good renaissance faire! Come enjoy a weekend of family friendly action packed adventure filled with fairy tale fun! Ye Olde Commons Charlton, MA, –.
Monadnock Festival of Fireworks
New England’s largest fireworks festival is back with an afternoon of fun activities and a great show after dark. 3-11pm. Jaffrey Airport Swanzey, NH, .
Marshfield Fair
The summer is full of agricultural festivals, but this one’s quite close to Boston. They’ll have a flower contests, dog shows, and bake-off events, as well as a full midway with fun rides and games. Marshfield Fairgrounds, Route 3A at South River St. Marshfield, MA, –.
In-CON-Ceivable
It’s In-CON-Ceivable that fans of sci-fi and fantasy won’t have a great time at this fun convention! Clarion Hotel Northampton, MA, –.
Iron Bridge Dinner
Table for 400, fine Sir? Enjoy a nice dinner on a real bridge with great views of the famous bridge of flowers. (seating) 5:30pm. The Iron Bridge Shelburne Falls, MA, .
Davis Mega Maze
It’s a corn maze with a treasure hunt mission. What will you find after 8 acres of corn and almost 3 miles of fun? Davis Farmland Sterling, MA, –.
Silent Movie Night
Shh! It’s silent movie night at the Longfellow House, even though the event is in the afternoon. 3-4pm. Longfellow House Cambridge, MA, .
Outdoor Theatre!
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Outdoor movies!
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Outdoor concerts!
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Also Fun
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. OBERON Cambridge, MA, –.
Museum Free Fun Fridays
A number of local museums and destinations offer free admission, thanks to Highland Street! Every Friday through August, check the schedule! All Over All Over, , –.
Travel Stories @ It’s A Whacked World
Road trips are always interesting. Listen to funny travel stories as told by Boston’s top storytellers. You get to share yours too! Hostelling International Boston Boston, MA, .
Movie Night
Melrose is having a movie night, and all are invited! Bring a blanket and enjoy a fun night with the family. dusk. Cabagge Patch Field Melrose, MA, .
Boston Harbor Cruise & Sing
You can sing, eat and enjoy the sunset in the company of friendly people. Don’t know the lyrics? They have songbooks. Mass Bay Lines, Rowe’s Wharf Boston, MA, .
Folk Dancing by the Fountain
Give folk dances a chance. They’re fun and easy to pick up. This participatory event is all about having fun, and they’ll even show you the steps. Tuesdays. 7:30-9:30pm. Copley Square Boston, MA, –.
Walk Now for Autism Speaks
Nantucket is a great place for a walk in the summer, and when each step benefits autism research, it’s even better. 8:30am. Jetties Beach Nantucket, MA, .
Boston Bikes Women’s Festival
Ladies, get your bicycles ready! Here’s a full day of two-wheeled fun, with a women-only ride, food, music, kids’ activities, and more! 9am-2pm. Millennium Park, 300 Gardner Street, West Roxbury, Boston, MA, .
Boston Contemporary Dance Festival
Dozens of dance companies performing in one day – wow! Be sure to check out the panel events as well. 12pm. The Paramount Center Boston, MA, .
Boston Restaurant Week – Summer
Restaurant Week is now Dine Out Boston – and they’re offering more discounted meals at great restaurants than ever. Check it out! Various Locations Boston, 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 pony rides too! 11am-3pm. Verril Farm Concord, MA, .
Scarecrow Contest
As part of their 300th birthday celebration, Littleton is holding a scarecrow contest! Don’t let them scare you away. Downtown Littletown Littleton, 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. Shalin Liu Performance Center Rockport, 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 prevent cancer. 4pm-6am. Amesbury Middle School Amesbury, MA, .
Cruisin’ the 50’s
It’s the 50’s again! Find classic cars, live music, dancing and even a special guest from a well known movie! 5-8pm. Downtown Newburyport Newburyport, MA, .
The Salem Jazz and Soul Festival
Free outdoor music? Check. Not to mention the music workshops, kids activities, and amazing scenery at Salem Willows! Salem Willows Salem, MA, –.
Gloucester Waterfront Festival
175 artisans compete alongside live music, pancakes and a lobsterbake, and even more at Stage Fort Park in Gloucester. Stage Fort Park, Hough Avenue Gloucester, MA, –.
Gloucester Downtown Block Party
‘Artstown’ and ‘Kidstown’ are just two parts of this huge downtown block party. Lots of food, music, and performances too! Main Street Gloucester, 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, –.
Family Owl Prowl
Learn the calls of Moose Hill resident owls and try to get a response. Enjoy an evening stroll complete with additional night hike activities. 8:30-9:30pm. Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary Sharon, MA, .
Opera House Cup Regatta
There are lots of races in this regatta, as well as a few pricey events including a ball. Check out the Rainbow Fleet Parade on Sunday! Nantucket Community Sailing Nantucket, 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! Various Locations Worcester, MA, –.
Hardwick County Fair
You’ll find hay rides, stonecutting, BBQ, a parade, lumberjack contest and more at the country’s oldest fair! Town Common, Rt 32A Hardwick, MA, –.
Eastern Massachusetts Rhythm Festival
Boom boom boom! Come to River Bend Farm and jam to the beat of drum enthusiasts. You can attend workshops, rock out, or just enjoy the park. 10am-6pm. River Bend Farm Uxbridge, MA, .
Latin American Festival at Worcester City Hall
This ethnic festival seems to have a strong focus on music. There will also be food, vendors, and info tables. 12pm-9pm. Worcester City Hall and Common Worcester, MA, .
Art Picnic
Come watch artists transform ordinary picnic tables into works of art that will bring new life to a Springfield landmark! North Lawn, Quadrangle Green Springfield, MA, –.
Westfield Fair
Westfield Fair is full of fun activities like demolition derbies and live music. There will be tractor pulls, rides, a petting zoo, and horse shows. Russellville Rd Westfield, 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. Becket, MA, –.
Heath Fair
Heath combines fireworks, truck & animal pulls, parades, kid’s games, wagon rides, food and live music for a great agricultural fair. Heath Fairgrounds Heath, MA, –.
Hoosic River Ride
With plenty of new trails to explore, spend the morning on a self-guided nature bike tours, followed by a picnic lunch. 2014:9am-3pm. Williamstown Youth Center, School Street Williamstown, MA, .
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. Various Locations Pittsfield, MA, –.
Evening Canoe Trip – Full Moon
Take a relaxing canoe trip at night under a full moon. Don’t drop your camera while taking pictures though! Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, Rte. 6 South Wellfleet, MA, .
The Katharine Lee Bates Poetry Fest
This celebration of Katharine Lee Bates usually has ice-cream and cake! Oh, and also poetry readings. 5-7pm. Falmouth Museums on the Green Falmouth, MA, .
Carnival Week – Comic Book Capers
It’s carnival week in P-town! There will be dance parties, cruises, vendor fairs, and a great parade! Various Locations Provincetown, 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. Various Locations Provincetown, MA, –.
Illumination on Onset Bay
Fun daytime activities in the afternoon, and then candle lighting at night. Watch the illumination of Onset Bay! 9pm. Onset Bay Onset, MA, .
Full Moon Paddle
This is a paddling/walking tour around a salt water marsh in Barrington. Enjoy the night wildlife that live there. Hundred Acre Cove, Walker Farm Barrington, RI, .
House and Garden Tour
Get an insider’s look at some of the finest homes and gardens on Block Island. Learn their secrets or just admire their work, your call! Block Island, RI, .
South Coast Artists Open Studio Tour
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. Southern RI and MA Tiverton, RI, –.
Neighborhood Performing Arts Initiative
Celebrate Providence, have fun and enjoy the multiple concerts that have been prepared for this year. Start off with Opera on Sunday! Various locations Providence, RI, –.
Big Screen Movies on the Beach
Watching a movie on a giant screen at the beach is what summer is all about. Don’t miss this one! Atlantic Beach Park Westerly, RI, –.
Washington County Fair
It’s the largest agricultural fair in RI. Does that make it worth visiting? Heck yes! Travelling roller coaster, tractor and animal pulls, midway, and more! Washington County Fairgrounds, Richmond Townhouse Rd. Richmond, RI, –.
Greek Festival
A festival of all things Greek! Find dance performances, ethnic food and live music, plus a fully stocked Agora. Assumption 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 Polynesian dancers! There will be food and music. 4:30-10pm. Fort Adams State Park Newport, RI, .
Londonderry Old Home Days
Londonderry Old Home Days includes fireworks, a parade, a 5k road race, live music, and more! Downtown Londonderry, Main St. Londonderry, NH, –.
Hudson Old Home Days
In Hudson, Old Home Days brings live music, food, a petting zoo, demonstrations, contests, games, exhibits, and fireworks! Hills House Field, 211 Derry Road, Route 102 Hudson, NH, –.
The World Quilt Show
This is 2nd largest annual quilt festival in the Boston area. Be open-minded! I went to a quilt show once and it was actually fantastic, the quilts are really works of art, not grandma checkerboards. The Radisson Center of New Hampshire Manchester, NH, –.
Landaff 250th Birthday Celebration
Landaff is turning 250, and they’re going all out with a day full of fun activities like a pie eating contest and live music, followed by a fireworks show! Downtown Landaff Landaff, NH, –.
Chichester Old Home Day Fireworks
Come for the live music, food, and fireworks on Friday night, and don’t forget to check out the Old Home Day parade on Saturday! 8:45pm. Carpenter Park Chichester, NH, .
Hancock Old Home Days
Hancock Has Talent, and it is ready to compete during Old Home Days! Also check out the ice cream social, children’s market, and more! Seven Maples Campground Hancock, NH, –.
Surry Old Home Day
Surry Old Home Day is Saturday, and you can expect a day of family fun, plus food, entertainment, and more! 2014:8am-12am. Downtown Surry, Main St Surry, NH, .
Deerfield Old Home Day
Old Home Days in Deerfield includes a road race and toddler dance, plus face painting, horseshoes, and lots more! 7am-8:45pm. Downtown Deerfield, Main St Deerfield, NH, .
Wilton Old Home Day
Wilton’s Old Home Days only comes twice a decade, and they don’t disappoint! Check out the BMX bikes, scavenger hunt, dog and human parades, and more! Downtown Wilton Wilton, NH, –.
Pittsburg Old Home Day
Pittsburg’s Old Home Day features live music, a parade, BBQ, plenty of contests, foods, and crafts! 9am-4pm. Pittsburg, NH, .
Old Truck Meet
From rust to restros, all old trucks, including construction equipment, are welcome at this large show. There will also be food and a giant flea market on site! 7-4pm. Gravel Pit, Route 31 Barrington, NH, .
Performance
Review: 4,000 Miles
Here’s a review of Amy Herzog’s funny and moving 4000 Miles, now playing at Groton Theatre in Gloucester! 2014 – matinees: 3pm, evening shows: 8pm. Groton Theatre Gloucester, MA, –.
Review: God Hates Musicals
God Hates Musicals comedically addresses topics and issues surrounding the Westboro Baptist Church and its former leader, Fred Phelps, in a decidedly in-your-face fashion! Theater Lab Boston, MA, –.
Story Club Boston
Come hear storytellers tell stories. Some from memory, some as readings. all from the heart. Milky Way Lounge Jamaica Plain, MA, .
If You Dream
Come see stories about kids who changed the world at this welcoming venue for even the youngest theatergoers. 2pm, 4pm (matinee). Roberts Theatre @ Calderwood Pavilion at the BCA
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Finding Neverland
Here’s a live adaptation of the movie Finding Neverland. Check it out through September at the American Repertoty Theatre! American Repertory Theatre Cambridge, MA, –.
Review: Translations by Brian Friel
This production is an interesting look at British-Irish history and love set in Ireland. Country, identity, and love…now that’s drama. Roberts Theatre, Calderwood Pavilion at the BCA Boston, MA, –.
Romeo and Juliet at the Arsenal
A new theater company performs a timeless classic. See Romeo and Juliet in a brand new way! Blackbox Theater Watertown, MA, –.
WFT Student Performance
Find hope and redemption in this story of loss, longing and acceptance, as seen through the eyes of a young girl wise beyond her years. It’s a student performance of Helen on 86th St.! 2014:6:30pm. Wheelock Family Theatre Boston, MA, .
Speakeasy Circus at OBERON
We’ve given the Boston Circus Guild a 5-star rating more than once! See this amazing show at OBERON. Club Oberon Cambridge, MA, –.
GREASE – Opening Night
Grease is the word at North Shore Music Theatre! Enjoy this classic musical live on stage at this unique venue. 7:30pm. North Shore Music Theatre Beverly, MA, .
Travel
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. Hampton Beach Seashell Hampton Beach, NH, –.
Free Family Fun Day!
Get an introduction to Native American arts and crafts fit for children and adults alike at Free Family Fun Day! 10am-2pm. Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum Warner, NH, .
Hudson’s Old Home Day
A four-day celebration with fireworks, carnival rides and games, hot-air balloon rides and a karaoke night. Hills House Field Hudson, NH, –.
Mahrajan
This Middle Eastern festival features music, henna tattoos, and ‘hookah rentals’. If that’s not enough, you get to meet Josh, the camel who climbed Mount Washington! Our Lady of the Cedars Church Manchester, NH, –.
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! Pemigewasset River Valley Thornton, 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. Various Locations Portsmouth, NH, .
Dragonfly Ball
Booze it up and dance — just what you think when you think ‘Shaker Museum’. At least funds raised go to the museum! 6:30pm-10:30pm. Enfield Shaker Museum Enfield, NH, .
Liquid Planet Water Park Sci-Fi Day
Water parks are fun by themselves, but this one makes things even better by adding your favorite Star Wars and Star Trek characters! 10am-2pm. Liquid Planet Water Park Candia, NH, .
Hillsborough Living History
There aren’t many events where you can meet both George Washington AND Laura Ingalls Wilder. Tour encampments, churn butter, and enjoy historic music. Various Locations Hillsborough, NH, –.
Sutton’s Old Home Day
At Sutton’s Old Home Day, you can take a hike, enjoy a picnic lunch, and take a historical walking tour. Cool! 1-2pm. South Sutton Village, Rt. 114 Sutton, NH, .
August Wildfire, a Fire Arts Event
This weekend is full of amazing classes, to be expected from Connecticut’s premier spinning and fire arts training camp! J.N. Webster Scout Reservation Ashford, CT, –.
An Evening with Ralph Nader
Come to this night of discussion at the Mark Twain House with Ralph Nader, moderated by Bill Curry. 7pm. Lincoln Financial Auditorium at The Mark Twain House & Museum Hartford, CT, .
New Haven Jazz Festival
25 jazz performances in venues throughout New Haven. Pick your favorite and treat yourself to a great session of music. Various Locations New Haven, CT, –.
ComiCONN
Comic fans, unite! The biggest con in Connecticut is back, with celebrities, vendors, and lots of fun people. Webster Bank Arena Bridgeport, 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, games, and a craft tent. 10am-3pm. Dinosaur State Park Rocky Hill, 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. Roseland Cottage Woodstock, CT, –.
Bridgewater Country Fair
This agricultural fair has a parade and carnival. There will be tractor and motocross shows as well. Bridgewater Fairground Bridgewater, CT, –.
Lyman Orchards Sunflower Field Maze
Did you say SUNFLOWER maze? Get me there!! It even benefits a children’s charity. Also, hot-air balloon rides on 8/9 and 8/10. Lyman Orchards Middlefield, CT, –.
Riverfront Dragon Boat and Asian Festival
Find not only multiple dragon boat races, but also martial arts displays, food, vendors and live music. Mortensen Riverfront Plaza Hartford, CT, –.
SoNo Arts Celebration
They have a puppet parade, which looks amazing. You’ll find live music, food and lots of art on display. Various Locations Norwalk, CT, –.
Milford Oyster Festival
Bret Michaels headlines this year’s festivities after a day of arts, crafts, harbor activities, races, and of course, Oysters! 6-9:30pm. Downtown 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. Henry B. duPont Preservation Shipyard Mystic, CT, –.
Foam Plate Glider Competition
Show your design skills and build a foam plate glider to compete against other people! Can you glide to victory? New England Air Museum Windsor Locks, CT, –.
Waldoboro Fire Department 175th Anniversary Celebration
175 is a pretty big birthday, and fire departments are pretty important, so it’s no surprise Waldoboro is going all out with a carnival, live music, BBQ, road race, parade, and more! Various Locations Waldoboro, ME, –.
Skowhegan State Fair
This State Fair has demolition derbies, harness racing, a safari zoo and carnival rides from Fiesta Shows, plus much more! Skowhegan Fairgrounds Skowhegan, ME, –.
Outdoor Sporting Heritage Day
Here’s a fly casting competition, with plenty of games for kids and hands-on exhibits for all, not to mention food! 9am-4pm. Guides Clubhouse on Old Skiway Road, Carry Road Rangeley, ME, .
Katahdin’s 100th Birthday
This may be a birthday party for a boat, but it does have birthday cake, popcorn, and soft drinks! 8am-9pm. Town of Greenville Greenville, ME, –.
Acadian Festival
Try your luck in the potato picking contest, or enjoy the music, art, food, and culture at this Acadian Festival. Various Locations Madawaska, 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 Camden, ME, –.
Swashbucklin’ in the Sky
A huge beach party with hot-air balloon rides. There will be music, games and crafts, pirate puppets, and more! Various Locations Lewiston, ME, –.
Cornish Fair
Here’s an agricultural country fair with all the fixing…plus helicopter rides! Wow! Cornish Fairground Cornish, NH, –.
Machias Wild Blueberry Festival
Find blueberry based food, live music, 250 craft vendors and games. There’s also a pie-eating contest and a road race. Centre Street Congregational Church Machias, 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. Belfast Harbor Belfast, ME, –.
Portland Chamber Music Festival
This series of concerts usually features onstage commentary, which is great. The downside: It is indoors. Abromson Community Education Center Portland, ME, –.
Belfast Harbor Fest & National Boatbuilding Contest
Find live music with great bands, a 5k, a boat building contest, movies, and a Cardboard Boat Challenge! Belfast Harbor Belfast, ME, –.
MS Regatta Harborfest
This regatta has a boat parade, party and auction, plus lots of races. Proceeds go to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Portland Yacht Services Portland, ME, –.
Italian Street Festival
This street festival has a greased pole competition, games, raffles, music, and lots of Italian food! St. Peter’s Church Portland, ME, –.
Union Fair and Maine Wild Blueberry Festival
This agricultural fair has a fun midway with games and rides, crafts, animal pull events, harness racing, and a blueberry festival! Union Fairgrounds, Fairgrounds Ln Union, ME, –.
Fireworks in the Square
Fireworks every Thursday evening from 6/26 to 8/21! Special display for Independence Day 7/4. Enjoy! Thursdays, 9:45pm. Next to the pier Old Orchard Beach, ME, –.
Maine Highland Games
You will find dance competitions, athletics, piping, drumming and food. Don’t forget to wear your kilt! 9am. Topsham Fair Grounds, Route 196 on Community Way Topsham, ME, .
Oquossoc Day
This event has pet, plane and boat parades and an art and antique show. There are helicopter and boat tours too! 10am-4pm. Various Locations Rangeley, ME, .
Orleans County Fair
You will find a sand castle competition, live music, chainsaw carving, carnival rides and a demolition derby at the Orleans County Fair. Not bad at all! Roaring Brook Park Barton, VT, –.
Deerfield Valley Farmers’ Day Fair
This one has a Lawnmower Rodeo, and different types of pulls. Enjoy the midway, classic car show, and fireworks! Baker Field (Fairgrounds), Beaver Street Wilmington, VT, –.
Battle of Bennington Commemorative Event
This free event will have cannon firing and drill demos, for three whole days! Don’t miss this encampment. Bennington Monument Bennington, 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 and take part in other festivities! Main Street Bennington, VT, –.
Celebrate Vermont Festival
Celebrate all things Vermont, from recreational and sporting activities to forest-inspired crafts and delicious local foods at this festival! All over Vermont All Over, , –.
Attack on Fort Cassin
This living history encampment will let you experience the War of 1812 first hand. There will be re-enactors and many old-timey activities. Lake Champlain Maritime Museum Vergennes, VT, –.
Vermont Festival of the Arts
This festival lasts a whole month and has more than 100 quality art events. Find walks, interactive displays, music, kids activities and more! Various Locations Waitsfield, VT, –.
Outdoor Theatre & More
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Salsa in the ParkBoston, MA

Mondays at 6-9pm.
Blackstone Community Center more
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Free outdoor folk dancingLexington, MA

Times vary.
Various more
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Sunday Parkland GamesCambridge, MA

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

Sundays at 3:30-6pm.
Memorial Drive at JFK Street more
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Jacob’s Pillow “Inside/Out” PerformancesBecket, MA

Wednesdays – Saturdays at 6:15pm.
Henry J. Leir Stage at the breathtaking Marcia and Seymour Simon Performance Space, 413-243-0745. more
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Plays in the Park (for kids)Boston, MA

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

Tuesdays at 7-9:30pm.
Copley Square more
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Fort Independence Twilight Skyline ViewingBoston, MA

Thursdays 7pm-dusk.
Castle Island, 781-575-0354. more
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Waterfront Performing Arts SeriesBoston, MA

Tuesdays at 6-9:30pm.
Christopher Columbus Park, 105 Atlantic Ave, 617-635-3911. more
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Concord Community PlayersConcord, MA

Monday – Thursday:8:30am to 3:30pm daily Friday: 8:30am through show time!
The Players’ Studio on Josiah Bartlett Road more
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Theater on the Green & Family Concerts @ ReadingReading, MA

Kids theatre Wed, 3-4pm.
Bandstand at Memorial Park, 781-942-9075. more
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OrpheusNewburyport, MA

2014:Sat, Sun 4pm.
Maudslay State Park, Curzon Mill Rd., 978-465-2572. more
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Worcester Shakespeare FestivalWorcester, MA

Thurs-Sat 8pm, Sun 2pm.
Memorical Grove Amphitheatre, Green Hill Park more
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Shakespeare Under the StarsAmherst, MA

7pm; except Aug 17 at 2pm.
The Renaissance Center, 650 East Pleasant St more
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Shakespeare in the ParkWesterly, RI

Tuesdays to Sundays at 8:00 pm until August 17th.
Wilcox Park, 401-596-7909. more
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Prescott Park Arts FestivalPortsmouth, NH

7pm.
Prescot Park, Marcy St at Mechanic St, 603-436-2848. more
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Momentum Theatre TroupeNew London, NH

7pm.
Town Commons more
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Fireworks at Ocean Beach ParkNew London, CT

various times.
more
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Ocean Beach Park Classic Car Cruise NightNew London, CT

Mondays at 6pm.
Ocean Beach Park more
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Elm Shakespeare’s PericlesNew Haven, CT

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

Thursdays at 9:45pm approx.
The Pier, 2 Old Orchard St more
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Momentum Theatre TroupeWoodstock, VT

7pm.
United Universalist Church more
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ShahrazadAshfield, MA

Weds – Sun, 8pm, rain or shine ; performances: 7/18 -8/24.
Double Edge Theatre, 948 Conway Road, 413-628-0277. more
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Outdoor Movies
 Outdoor Movies – click map above to set region Mon 8/11 Tue 8/12 Wed 8/13 Thu 8/14 Fri 8/15 Sat 8/16 Sun 8/17 Mon 8/18
Screen on the GreenCambridge, MA

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

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

Fridays at various times.
70 Rowes Wharf, 617-439-7000. more more
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Movie Nights at the BeachRevere, MA

Thursdays (except 6/27), movies at dusk.
Revere Beach, 781-286-8190. more
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Movies in the ParksBoston, MA

Sundays at dusk.
Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park, 718-639-6002. more
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Magic 106.7 Family Film FestivalBoston, MA

Saturdays ; no time listed yet.
South garden at the Prudential Center more
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SomerMovie FeastSomerville, MA

Thursdays at just after sunset.
Seven Hills Park, 617-666-3311. more
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Family Movie ManiaWoburn, MA

Tuesdays at dusk.
Library Park more
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Christopher Columbus Park Sunday Night MoviesBoston, MA

Sundays at dusk.
Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park, 718-639-6002. more
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Winthrop Movies in the ParkWinthrop, MA

various times.
Ingleside Park, 617-846-8243. more
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Family Night & Outdoor MovieWoburn, MA

Tuesdays at Dusk.
Library Park more
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Mayor Walsh’s Movie NightBoston, MA

Various days at 7:45pm.
Various parks, 617-635-4505. more
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Summer in the City MoviesCambridge, MA

Thursdays at 7pm.
Various more
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Free Movie Nights – MelroseMelrose, MA

Wednesdays at 6pm. Oh wait, it’s free but indoors.
Melrose Memorial Hall more
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Arlington Movie or Astronomy NightArlington, MA

Saturdays at 9pm.
Robbins Farm Park more
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Summer in the HighlandsNewton Highlands, MA

Fridays and Sundays; various times.
more
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Movies in the ParkWinthrop, MA

Saturdays at dusk.
Ingleside Park, 617-846-8243. more
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Screen on the GreenCambridge, MA

Wednesdays at 7pm.
various locations more
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Summer Concerts on the CommonNorwood, MA

Sundays at 7-9pm.
Town Common more
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Movies at Lynch ParkBeverly, MA

Sundays (except 8/9); various time.
Lynch Park more
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Waterfront Movie SeriesNewburyport, MA

Wednesdays at 8pm.
more
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Weymouth Summer Outdoor MoviesWeymouth, MA

Thursdays at 8pm.
Ralph Talbot Amphitheatre next to Town Hall, 781-682-6124. more
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Movies at Hingham ShipyardHingham, MA

Thursday Nights at Dusk.
Hingham Shipyard more
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Movies in the ParkMarion, MA

Wednesdays ; times vary between 7:45 and 8:45.
Island Wharf more
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Barnyard Movie NightMarthas Vinyard, MA

Thursdays at 8:30pm.
Farm Institute more
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Easthampton Arts in the ParkEasthampton, MA

Fridays (except 7/19) at 6:30-8pm.
Millside Park, 2 Ferry St, (413) 529-1440. more
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Summer Movies SeriesGreenfield, MA

Saturdays; Time:TBD.
The Energy Park more
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Movies in the ParkGardner, MA

Fridays at 8pm.
Monument park, 978-632-1900. more
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Movies on the BlockProvidence, RI

Thursdays at 7:30pm.
Westminster St at Union St more
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Movies on the beachWesterly, RI

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

Fridays at 8:15pm.
Marina Park more
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Movies on the GreenNorth Conway, NH

Tuesdays at various times.
Settlers Green Outlet, Rt 16, 603-356-7031 x10. more
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Monday Night Movies on the BeachHampton Beach, NH

Mondays at dusk.
near the playground more
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Beach Blanket Movie at SunsetNew London, CT

sunset.
more
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Summer Outdoor MoviesNorwalk, CT

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

Mondays (picnic: 6:30pm; movie: 7:45pm).
Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic Center, 203-622-7814, 203-622-6472. more
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Beach Blanket Movie NightsNew London, CT

Tuesday nights; not free.
Hygenic Art Park, 79 Bank St, 860-443-8001. more more
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Friday FlixNew Haven, CT

Fridays at 2-3:30pm.
, 203-946-6768. 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

Wednesdays at 7pm.
Johnson Recreation Center Pool more
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Cornfield Mazes
 Cornfield Mazes (Day/Night/Both) – click map above to set region Tue 8/12 Wed 8/13 Thu 8/14 Fri 8/15 Sat 8/16 Sun 8/17 Mon 8/18 Tue 8/19
Fort Hill Farms Corn Maze AdventureThompson, CT

860-923-3439, 8/9. more more
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Beech Hill Farm & Ice Cream StandHopkinton, NH

603-223-0828, 8/1. more
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West End Creamery Corn MazeWhitinsville, MA

508-234-2022, 7/11. more
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Davis MegaMazeSterling, MA

978-422-8888, 8/14. more
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Corn Maze at Hanson’s FarmFramingham, MA

508.877.3058, 7/1. more
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Lyman Orchards Sunflower MazeMiddlefield, CT

860-349-6015, 8/2. more
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Boston’s concert season is rocking this year! Some of the concerts in Boston you can get tickets to online include John Legend at the Blue Hills Bank Pavilion, Fleetwood Mac, teen superstar Justin Bieber and even Tom Petty at Fenway Park. Boston seems to always have lots of events going on, even stuff for the kids like Disney on Ice Frozen at the Fleet Center.

Outdoor Music
 Outdoor Music – click map above to set region Mon 8/11 Tue 8/12 Wed 8/13 Thu 8/14 Fri 8/15 Sat 8/16 Sun 8/17 Mon 8/18
Downtown Boston Brass strolling musiciansBoston, MA

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 12nn-2pm.
Downtown Crossing more more
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Club Passim Summer Concert SeriesCambridge, MA

Thursdays at 1pm.
47 Palmer St. more
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WODS Summer Concert SeriesBoston, MA

TBA for MAY.
Hatch Shell, Esplanade more
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Summer Music Series in Norman Leventhal ParkBoston, MA

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

12-1:30pm.
North Plaza, 300 Athenaeum Street, 617 577-7354. more
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Concerts in the Courtyard at Boston Public LibraryBoston, MA

Wednesdays at 6pm & Fridays at 12:30pm.
Central Library in Copley Square, 617-536-5400. more
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Summer in the City Entertainment at Boston Harbor HotelBoston, MA

6-10pm.
Rowes Wharf, Boston Harbor Hotel more
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Boston Harbor Island Jazz SundaysBoston, MA

1pm.
Spectacle Island, 617-223-8108. more
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Berklee Jazz on Spectacle IslandBoston, MA

1pm.
Spectacle Island, 617-223-8108. more
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Summer Concerts at The Greenway SessionsBoston, MA

Fridays at 6pm.
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

Sundays at 6:30pm (HF); Wednesdays at 7pm (DP).
Various more
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Medford Family Network’s Wrights Pond Family ConcertsMedford, MA

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

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

Tuesdays at 5:30pm.
Wright’s Pond more
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Summer Concert Series at CantonCanton, MA

Wednesdays at 6:30pm.
Canton High School, 781-821-5030. more
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Brookline Summer Concert SeriesBrookline, MA

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

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

Sundays at 6pm.
American Legion lawn, 281 Broadway more
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Sounds of the Garden Summer Concert SeriesBoston, MA

2014:Thursdays (except 7/11) at 6pm.
Various Locations, 617-542-7696. more more
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Landmarks Orchestra Summer ConcertsBoston, MA

7-9pm.
At the Hatch Shell more
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Arts on the Arcade Concert SeriesBoston, MA

Fridays in July and August; 11am.
Samuel Adams Park, Faneuil Hall more
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Dorothy Curran Concert SeriesBoston, MA

Wednesdays at 7pm.
City Hall Plaza more more
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Hopkinton Concerts on the CommonHopkinton, MA

Sundays at 5-7pm.
Town Common more
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Summer Concerts on the Common, NorwoodNorwood, MA

2014:Sundays at 7pm.
Town Common, Washington St & Nahatan St more
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Lexington Bicentennial Band Summer Concert SeriesLexington, MA

7:15pm.
Hastings Park Bandstand, Worthen Road at Old Mass Ave, 781-862-0500 x707. more
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Concerts on the CommonFitchburg, MA

Thursdays at 7:30pm ; no performance on 7/24.
Upper Common more
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Art in the Parks, NeedhamNeedham, MA

Thursdays at 7pm.
Memorial Park, 781-455-7521. more
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Summer Concert SeriesLexington, MA

Fridays at 6:30pm to dusk.
Lexington Visitors Center, 1875 Massachusetts Ave., 781-862-2480-. 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

Tuesdays at 7pm.
Town Common, 978-671-0921. more
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Summer Band Concerts & Children’s ShowsNorth Andover, MA

Sundays at 6pm.
Town Common more
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Music In Masconomo Park Summer Concert SeriesManchester, MA

2014:Tuesdays at 6-8pm.
Masconomo Park more
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Lowell Summer Music SeriesLowell, MA

7:30pm (except 7/25 – 7/27 at various times; 9/6 at 10am).
Boarding House Park more
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Summer Beach ConcertsLynn, MA

Thursdays (except 7/26) ; 6-8pm except 7/3: 7-9pm.
Red Rock Park on the beach at Lynn Shore Drive. 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

Wednesdays at 5-8pm.
Ipswich River Park more
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Castle Hill Summer Picnic ConcertsIpswich, MA

7pm.
Castle Hill, 978-356-4351 x4015. more
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Summer Concert Series at PeabodySalem, MA

3pm.
15 Peabody Street more
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Gloucester Block PartyGloucester, MA

Saturdays at 6pm.
Main Street, from Pleasant to Washington, Email: glostablockpahty@gmail.com. more
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Summer Concert Series at Soule HomesteadMiddleboro, MA

Saturdays at 6pm.
46 Soule Street more
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The Summer of BrewsterPlymouth, MA

Saturdays at 6pm.
Hedge House Lawn more
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Acoustic Nights Concert SeriesPlymouth, MA

no time listed.
Hedge House Lawn more
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Summer Concert Series at DartmouthDartmouth, MA

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

Thursdays, except 6/11; 7-9pm.
Foxboro Common more
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Westport Rivers Winery Concert SeriesWestport, MA

6-8pm.
417 Hixbridge Rd, 508-636-3423. more
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Musical Mondays at FeatherstoneMartha’s Vinyard, MA

Mondays at 6:30pm.
Featherstone more
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Concerts on the Common at MansfieldMansfield, MA

Wednesdays at 7pm.
South Common more
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Grille on the HillWorcester, MA

Thursday at 6 – 8pm.
Worcester Common, 508-799-1400 x3. more
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Sterling Summer ConcertsSterling, MA

Mondays and Wednesdays at 6-8pm.
Memorial Park more
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Alternatives’ Summer Concert SeriesWhitinsville, MA

Thursdays at 6-8pm.
Alternatives’ Whitin Mill Plaza, 50 Douglas Road, 508-266-6502. more
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Musical Moments In Amelia’s GardenWestfield, MA

Tuesdays at 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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Concerts at the ClarkWilliamstown, MA

Tuesdays at 6pm (except 8/3, Sunday at 2pm).
225 South St., 413-458-2303. more
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Look Park ConcertsFlorence, MA

2014:Tuesdays at 10am.
Pines Theater, Look Park, 413-584-5457. more
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Summer of Love ConcertsOnset, MA

Wednesdays at 6:30pm.
Onset Bandshell more more
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Summer Concert Series – OstervilleOsterville, MA

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

Thursdays at 6:30-8:30pm.
Buzzards Bay Park at the Gazebo more
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Concerts in the ParksGardner, MA

Saturdays at 6pm.
Monument Park more
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Library Summer Concert SeriesProvidence, RI

Starts July 8th.
Knight Memorial Library, 275 Elmwood Avenue, 401-467-2700. more
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Newport Music SeriesNewport, RI

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

Tuesdays 7pm.
Various more more
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Family Night Concert SeriesNewport, RI

Tuesdays at 6pm.
Easton’s Beach, 401-845-5810. more
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Free Sunday Summer Concert SeriesSouth Kingstown, RI

2014:Sundays 6-7:30pm.
Village Green more
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Summer Concerts at the GazeboNarragansett, RI

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

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

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

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

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

Wednesdays (except 8/2) at 6:30-8pm.
Various parks, 401-738-2000 x6504. more
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Slater Park Concert SeriesPawtucket, RI

6pm.
Slater Park more
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Waterville Concert SeriesWaterville Valley, NH

Various times.
Various more
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Merrimack Concert AssociationMerrimack, NH

Wednesdays at 6:30-8:30pm except 7/3.
Abbie Griffin Park Bandstand more div>
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Haddad Bandstand Concerts on Sargent CommonNew London, NH

No time listed.
Whipple Memorial Town Hall, 603-526-4821. more
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Concert Series on the GreenAmherst, NH

Tuesdays at 7pm.
Village Green more
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Henniker Summer Concert SeriesHenniker, NH

2014:Every Tuesday night at 7pm with a BONUS concert on THURSDAY JULY 17th AT 7:30pm.
Bandstand, Community Park, Main St. more
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Saint-Gaudens Summer Concert SeriesCornish, NH

Sundays at 2pm.
Little Studio, Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site more
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New Boston CONCERT on the CommonGoffstown, NH

Tuesdays at 6-8pm.
more
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Canobie Talent Search at Canobie Lake ParkSalem, NH

no time listed.
Canobie Lake Park, 603.893.3506. more
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Bandstand ConcertsHampton Falls, NH

Wednesdays (except 9/1) at various times.
Town Common more 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

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

Mondays at 7pm.
Colburn Park more
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The Summer Music Series at The Governor’s InnRochester, NH

various times.
Rochester Common, 603-332-4120. more
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Sounds on the Souhegan Summer Concert SeriesMilford, NH

Wednesdays at 7-8:30pm.
Emerson Park more
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Savina Hartwell Memorial Free Summer ConcertTilton, NH

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

various times.
Henry Law Park more more
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Sea Shell Stage at Hampton BeachHampton Beach, NH

Everyday at 7pm.
more
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Field of Dreams ConcertsSalem, NH

Thursdays at 6:30pm & Saturdays at 2pm.
Field of Dreams more
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Arts Jubilee at Cranmore ResortNorth Conway, NH

Thursdays at various times.
Cranmore Ski Resort 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

Wednesdays at 7-9pm.
Downtown Southington more
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Summer Concerts at IvesDanbury, CT

various times.
Ives Concert Park, 43 Lake Avenue Extension more
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Summer Concerts at the Sherman Green GazeboFairfield, CT

various times.
Sherman Green Gazebo more
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Music Under the StarsNorth Haven, CT

Tuesdays at 7pm.
North Haven Town Green, 203-331-4120. 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

No time listed.
CityCenter more
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Manchster Bandshell SeriesManchester, CT

7pm.
more
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Music Under the StarsNorth Haven, CT

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

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

Tuesdays and Fridays at 7pm except for 8/16 (Saturday).
Coe Memorial Park, Civic Center, 860-489-2274. more
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Summer SoundWaves Concert SeriesGroton, CT

Thursday at 6 – 8pm.
Esker Point Beach more
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Summer Concerts in the Park at Simsbury, CTSimsbury, CT

various times.
Simsbury Meadows Performing Arts Center on Ironhorse Boulevard more more
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Summer Concert Series at ThomastonThomaston, CT

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

Fridays at 7pm.
Calf Pasture Beach, 203-854-7806. more
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Branford Jazz on the Green SeriesBranford, CT

Thursdays at 6:30pm.
Branford Town Green 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

Tuesdays at 7-8:30pm.
Rockwell Park more
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Twilight Concert SeriesNew Haven, CT

Tuesdays at Various times.
NMS Park of the Arts, 100 Audubon St more
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Summer Music SundaysMystic, CT

Sundays at 5pm.
more
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Twilight TunesWallingford, CT

Wednesday at 7-9pm.
Wallingford Parade Grounds more
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Concert on the Green at Windsor, CTWindsor, CT

Thursdays at 7-9pm.
Town Green more
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Guilford Savings Bank Concert SeriesClinton, CT

Thursdays at 6:30-8pm.
Pierson School, Route 1., (860) 669-3889. more
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New Haven Jazz FestivalNew Haven, CT

8/15-8/16 various times.
New Haven Green, jazzhaven@gmail.com. more
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Kennebunk Weekly Concerts in the ParkKennebunk, ME

Wednesdays 6:30-7:30pm.
Lafayette Park, Storer St. more
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Summer Concerts at Norcross PointWinthrop, ME

no time listed yet.
Off Bowdoin/Memorial more
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Summer Concert Series at Wells Harbor ParkWells, ME

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

Mondays (except 8/26) at 7pm.
37 Preservation Way more
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Mill Creek Park Summer ConcertsSouth Portland, ME

Wednesdays at 6:30pm.
Mill Creek Park, 207-767-7650. more
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Summer in the Parks ConcertsPortland, ME

Wed.: Western Prom Park & Thurs.: Deering Oaks Park & Fort Sumner Park ; various times.
Western Prom Park (mostly) more
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L.L. Bean Summer in the Park Concert SeriesFreeport, ME

Saturdays (except 7/4) at 7:30pm.
Discovery Park more
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Summer Bandstand Concert SeriesBethel, ME

4pm.
Bethel Common more
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Enosburgh Town Band TuesdaysEnosburgh, VT

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

6-10pm.
Pavilion Park more
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