I’m giving away a pair of tickets to Bon Jovi on July 20 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro! Email johnny@eventsinsider.com to win. Gillette StadiumFoxborough, MA, .more
Win: Booty Vortex in Rock and Blues Cruise
This is a 12 piece funk extravaganza on a boat! Boarding at 7pm. I have 4 tickets, email me at johnny@eventsinsider.com for a chance to win! World Trade Center PierBoston, MA, .more
Outdoor concerts!
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Johnny’s Picks
Revere’s July 4th Celebration
Festival 10am. BBQ, games and more. Hill Park behind Fire Station, Park AveRevere, MA, .more
Boston Harborfest
Boston Harborfest always offers something interesting. The trick is to ignore the stuff that happens all year (like guided tours, whale watches, and museums) and go for the special stuff. Check out the detailed schedule for a full list of events. Meanwhile, look for highlights here on the blog! City Hall Plaza, One City Hall PlazaBoston, MA, –.more
USS Constitution Sunset Parade
This is some kind of parade… And tall ships come, too… 6:45pm. USS Constitution Museum, Charlestown Navy YardBoston, MA, .more
African Festival of Boston
African-themed fests are rare. This one brings lots of music, food and fun to everyone. Boston City Hall PlazaBoston, MA, .more
Civil War Living History Tour
Never been to the Boston Harbor Islands? Here’s a great excuse! An ‘encampment’ is a great way to learn history from re-enactors who camp out all weekend like military men. 12:30pm. Georges IslandGeorges Island, MA, .more
Heritage Annual Auto Show
See classic automobiles, hotrods and custom cars in excellent original or restored condition. An interesting show, I must admit. 10am. Heritage Museums & GardensSandwich, MA, .more
Love Letters: The Intimate Correspondence of John and Abigail Adams
Yeah, reading a few private letters from a former president is always interesting. Find out what John and Abigail Adams used to write to each other when they were apart. 1pm. Repeats on 08/03/2013, 09/07/2013. North Bridge Visitor CenterConcord, MA, .more
Model airplanes – CRRC Hand-Launch Classic
I’ve been to this. Take an empty field, add model airplane enthusiasts, and a lot of action ensues – especially when they smash into each other! Um, the planes, that is, not the enthusiasts. 9am. Davis FieldSudbury, MA, –.more
Prescott Park Arts Festival
This festival seems to have it all! There’s a Theatre Camp, live music, social games, food… It lasts a couple months, so you have plenty of time to do it all! Portsmouth, NH, –.more
Fireflies
Fireflies are nature’s living fireworks. Come enjoy a light show and even craft your own firefly! 7pm. Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife RefugeSmithfield, RI, .more
Family Nights at Roger Williams Park Zoo
How about staying a bit late at the zoo? Now you can! Repeats on 7/13, 7/20 and 7/27. Providence, RI, –.more
New Bedford Folk Festival
New Bedford Folk Festival will bring lots of great artists just for you. Enjoy the music! Various LocationsNew Bedford, MA, –.more
Sturbridge, MA (Old Sturbridge Village)
Fireworks 6pm. Old Sturbridge VillageSturbridge, MA, .more
Outdoor Theatre!
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Outdoor movies!
Nobody lists more outdoor movies in New England! I track 97 different series with more than 400 shows, and most of them are free! To see them, go to Events INSIDER, select your region on the map, and then scroll all the way to the bottom. more
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Hey! I’ve split my Twitter feed into 17 regions so that you can REALLY get just the events close to home, or pick what you like. Please check it out and add me to a ‘Twitter list’ too (google it). All Over, , –.more
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Independence Day: Boston Metro
Lexington Lions Club Carnival & Fireworks
OK, here we have an Independence Day 5-day carnival, with fireworks on July 3rd. Right on! Fireworks 7/3 after sunset. Hastings Park, Massachusetts Ave at Worthern AveLexington, MA, –.more
7/4 10-2pm at Prospect Hill Park there will be a family event featuring free children’s rides, pony rides, animal shows, music and 7/5 5:30 concert followed by fireworks at 9:30pm. Prospect Hill ParkWaltham, MA, –.more
Melrose, MA
Bike & carriage parade 10:30am. Kids activities, Balloon Animals, Magic Tricks. Common ParkMelrose, MA, .more
Newton, MA
Parade 10 am, several family events through the day and fireworks 9pm. Halloran Field & Sports Complex, Albemarle Rd.Newton, MA, .more
7/3 Outdoor Movie Night, 7/4 Festivals. Various LocationsMalden, MA, –.more
Spirited Abolitionists
This walk celebrates some of our Nation’s reformers. 2pm. Forest Hills CemeteryBoston, MA, .more
Independence Day Tour at Gore Place
A special Independence-Day-themed tour. Led by a guide in period dress, you’ll hear tales of America ‘s beginnings while viewing this beautiful 1806 mansion said by many to be the finest Federal period house in New England . Gore PlaceWaltham, MA, .more
Independence Day: Metro West
Bedford, MA
11am No fireworks. Springs Brook ParkBedford, MA, .more
Sudbury, MA
Last year parade started at 1pm. Rain or shine. Sudbury Town HallSudbury, MA, .more
Harvard, MA
Enjoy live music and then stay for the fireworks. 9:15pm. Fruitlands MuseumHarvard, MA, .more
Sharon, MA
Celebrate The Fourth of July with fireworks. Also, during this festival: Food trucks, dinner by the lake. 9:30pm. Lake MassapoagSharon, MA, .more
Franklin 4th of July Celebration
Ok, there won’t be fireworks In Franklin this year, but they will have a float parade! No fireworks this year! All overFranklin, MA, –.more
Lincoln, MA
Kids parade 10 am. BBQ, concert and fireworks 7pm. Raindate 7/5. Field behind the Codman PoolLincoln, MA, .more
Milford, MA
Yeah, that’s about it. Fireworks at the park, maybe there will be some food? 10pm. Rain date 7/5. Plains ParkMilford, MA, .more
Needham, MA
Fireworks 7/3, then road race, parade, festival 7/4! Run by Exchange Club, not town hall. High SchoolNeedham, MA, –.more
Wellesley College Concert 3pm. The CommonNorwood, MA, .more
Fitchburg Civic Days
Fitchburg celebrates Independence Day for 6 days! There will be a parade, fireworks and much more. St. Bernard’s Elementary SchoolFitchburg, MA, –.more
Independence Day: North Shore
July 4th and Horribles Parade
Beverly celebrates Independence Day for a whole week! There will be a parade, fireworks and even softball games. West BeachBeverly, MA, –.more
Danvers, MA Fireworks
Festival 6pm. Fireworks:10:30pm. Plains Park, Holten Richmond Middle SchoolDanvers, MA, .more
Danvers, MA Horribles Parade
Parade starts at 9am. Seaboard Products, Beachwood St at Collins StDanvers, MA, .more
Brockton fair is really impressive. They have 5 nights of fireworks! Also: Demolition derby, petting farm, magic show, motorcycle races, white bengal tiger exhibits and much more. Brockton Fairgrounds, Rt 123Brockton, MA, –.more
7/3 Fireworks 8pm. Green Hill ParkWorcester, MA, –.more
Independence Day: Springfield
Monson Summerfest
Monson Summerfest is packed fun events: Muscle car show, a parade, fireworks displays, and much more. Parade on 6/22. Quarry Hill Community SchoolMonson, MA, –.more
Independence Day Celebration
Festival 6pm Fireworks at dusk. Old Sturbridge VillageSturbridge, MA, .more
Amherst, MA (and Hadley, MA)
5-10pm. Hot air balloon rides, live music, festival events, & fireworks at 9:30pm. McGuirk Alumni Stadium, UMass CampusAmherst, MA, .more
4th of July Parade
2013 Parade 10am. Three years ago they had fireworks the night before at the high school, but I couldn’t find the listing this year for that. High School Athletic FieldsEast Longmeadow, MA, .more
South Hadley, MA
Fireworks 7/3 raindate 7/5 No specific time, but surely at dusk. Michael E. Smith Middle SchoolSouth Hadley, MA, .more
2013:Fireworks at sundown. East Ferry BeachJamestown, RI, .more
Bristol 4th of July
This is the oldest July 4th celebration in America. There will be a carnival, Drum & Bugle Corps Competition and a Ball. Visit their website for a list of all events. Bristol Town CommonBristol, RI, –.more
Bristol Fourth of July Celebration
Every year, Bristol puts together a big festival to celebrate the Fourth of July. There are concerts, fireworks, a parade and much more. You should come to this one! Parade 7/4 10:30am. Mt. Hope High SchoolBristol, RI, –.more
Fireworks at dusk. Memorial FieldConcord, NH, .more
Milton, NH
live music, free strawberry shortcake, tours by costumed guides. 10am. NH Farm MuseumMilton, NH, .more
Merrimack, NH
Parade 1pm, fireworks 9pm. Commons/Merrimack High SchoolMerrimack, NH, .more
Lebanon, NH
Fireworks 9:30pm. Colburn Park/Storrs Hill Ski AreaLebanon, NH, .more
Rochester, NH – Journey Church
Warning! This festival is run by a church and the live music is all Christian. Then fireworks in the evening. Rochester FairgroundsRochester, NH, .more
Salem, NH
Entertainment 5 pm, Fireworks 9:30pm. Town CommonSalem, NH, .more
Ashland, NH
Parade 10am. L. W. Packard Ballfield, Main StreetAshland, NH, .more
Bradford, NH
Celebrations all over the place, no actual times listed. Town wideBradford, NH, .more
Reading of the Declaration of Independence, Ice Cream Social, Strawberry Shortcake Bazaar, Band Concert & other events held throughout town, no times listed. All overJaffrey, NH, .more
Manchester, NH
Fireworks 9 p.m., along with the normal festivities in Arms Park prior to the display. Arms ParkManchester, NH, –.more
Meredith, NH
7/3 fireworks at dusk, 7/4 Meredith American Legion Post 22 Independence Day Chicken Barbeque at Hesky Park from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm, duckie race 4:30pm. Over Meredith Bay and Center Harbor BayMeredith, NH, –.more
Milford, NH
Family Fun Day Festivities begin at 12 p.m., Patriotic Bike Parade and Contest, field activities, face painting,etc. Fireworks at dusk. Keyes Memorial ParkMilford, NH, .more
Moultonborough, NH
Parade 11am, fireworks at dusk over Center Harbor Beach. Blake Road to Lions ClubMoultonborough, NH, .more
Whitefield, NH – Mountain View Grand Resort
Parade 10am Carnival 1pm Fireworks at dusk. Mountain View Grand Resort and SpaWhitefield, NH, .more
Nashua, NH – Field Day
10am Children’s Field Day.Carnival games, magicians, caricaturist, face painting, bounce houses and relay races. Live music and entertainment in the afternoon, fireworks at dusk. Holman StadiumNashua, NH, .more
New Boston, NH
10am Award-winning parade through historic downtown New Boston, followed by all day family fun events and Chicken BBQ at the Hillsborough County 4H Youth Center and Fairgrounds. 9:15pm Grand Fireworks Display at the Fairgrounds. Historic DowntownNew Boston, NH, .more
Colebrook, NH
Fireworks at dusk. Colebrook Ball FieldColebrook, NH, .more
Pittsburg, NH
10am flea market, pony rides, fishing derby & basemall, BBQ & music, then fireworks at dusk. Murphy DamPittsburg, NH, .more
Patriotic Sing-a-long
Creative, but probably the smallest of the July 4th events I’ll list here. 11am. Enfield Shaker MuseumEnfield, NH, .more
Rye, NH
Concert 7pm, fireworks at dusk. Parsons FieldRye, NH, .more
Wakefield, NH
4:30-10pm. Petting zoo, live music, fireworks & more. BallparkWakefield, NH, .more
Independence Day Parade & Fireworks
concert 6:30pm, fireworks 9:30pm. Waterville Valley, NH, .more
Laconia, NH
Parade starts at 4:30 p.m. Fireworks at Opechee Park at 10 p.m. Opechee ParkLaconia, NH, .more
Old Home Week
7/2 Bradigan, 7/4 Parade & fireworks, 7/6 pow wow, 7/7 Indoor model aviation flying. Various LocationsOssipee, NH, –.more
Picnic and heatrical performances. 9:00am-5pm. Mystic SeaportMystic, CT, .more
Middlebury, CT
‘3D’ Fireworks just means regular fireworks, but if you want to wear 3D glasses to make it more 1960s, you can. At dusk. Lake Quassapaug, Rt. 64 (2132 Middlebury Road)Middlebury, CT, .more
New Haven, CT
Festival 4pm w/concert, tours, and fireworks 9pm. East Rock ParkNew Haven, CT, .more
Stratford, CT
concert 7pm. Fireworks 9pm. Short Beach ParkStratford, CT, .more
Westbrook, CT (Water’s Edge Resort and Spa)
2pm. Water’s Edge Resort and SpaWestbrook, CT, .more
Fairfield, CT
Festival 5pm. Fireworks 9pm. Jennings BeachFairfield, CT, .more
Fireworks after race car event. Heat races begin 6:pm. Stafford Springs SpeedwayStafford Springs, CT, .more
Greenwich, CT
Two different fireworks displays at the same time! Live music 7pm, then fireworks. Binney Park and Greenwich Point ParkGreenwich, CT, .more
East Hartford, CT – Riverfest
Fasten your seatbelts! It’s a day enjoying Ultralight Flyers…with lots of friendly people. Open to the public from 7/4-7/7.. Various LocationsHartford, CT, .more
Manchester, CT
Festival 4pm, Fireworks 9:30pm. Manchester Community CollegeManchester, CT, .more
Fishing Derby and other activities. On previous years they had fireworks. Maybe they will have some this year too! 8am. High SchoolStafford Springs, CT, .more
Old Lyme, CT
Parade 10am. Shoreline Community CenterOld Lyme, CT, .more
Torrington, CT
Festival 4pm, Fireworks 9pm. Torrington Middle SchoolTorrington, CT, .more
Independence Day: Maine
Whatever Family Festival
Enjoy more than 80 different events at Whatever Family Festival. This one will be fun, so don’t be all ‘whatever’. All overAugusta, ME, –.more
Windjammer Days
Fireworks, a boat and land parade, a pirate battle show and other fun events will be happening during Windjammer Days. Sounds like fun! Whale Park 8:30 am, Town events 11:30 am. Whale Center and around townBoothbay Harbor, ME, –.more
July 4th & Canada Day at Ocean Park
Parade 7/4 10am. Various locationsOld Orchard Beach, ME, –.more
Fireworks in the Square
Fireworks every Thursday evening from 6/20 to 8/22! Special display for Independence Day 7/4 9:45pm. Next to the pierOld Orchard Beach, ME, –.more
Point Sebago Resort 4th of July
Point Sebago resort has prepared a bunch of events to enjoy during July 4Th celebrations. Fun at the beach included! Fireworks 7/1, parade 7/4. Point Sebago ResortCasco, ME, –.more
Eastport, ME
This one is probably the largest celebration in the state of Maine. 10 days of fun filled events for everyone. Includes: A parade, fireworks show, steel band performances, and much more. Various LocationsEastport, ME, –.more
Bethel, ME
7/4 Street Dance 7/5 Live Music 7/6 Fireworks. Bethel Inn ResortBethel, ME, –.more
Fireworks following a car show. 7:15pm. Oxford Plains SpeedwayOxford, ME, .more
Unity, ME – Unity Raceway
Fireworks following a car show. 7:30pm. Unity RacewayUnity, ME, .more
Independence Day: Vermont
Mountain Friends and Freedom Celebration
7/6 Live music, Fireworks. 7/7 Live music and Gondola rides. Stratton Mountain Ski ResortStratton, VT, –.more
Summer Festival
Live music & fest. Then fireworks 7/3. Grafton PondsGrafton, VT, –.more
Stowe, VT – An Old Fashioned 4th of July
Parade 10 am, Old Fashioned Festival 11-3pm, ‘Stowe’s World Shortest Marathon’ at noon, entertainment starting 6 pm and ending with fireworks at dusk. Stowe, VT, .more
Milton, VT
Parade 11am, activities and live music through the day followed by fireworks. Milton, VT, .more
Montgomery Center, VT
Parade at noon, with a BBQ right after. Main StreetMontgomery Center, VT, .more
Cabot, VT
Parade 11am, Chicken BBQ 12pm. Main StreetCabot, VT, .more
Woodstock, VT – Old Vermont 4th
All day long activities, like Presidential silhouettes, firework stencils, and compete in sack races, the egg toss, crank fresh strawberry ice cream, and a wagon ride. Billings Farm and Museum, Route 12 & River RoadWoodstock, VT, .more
Brattleboro, VT
Parade 10am. Festival & concert & fireworks 5:30pm. Town CommonBrattleboro, VT, .more
Stowe’s Old-Fashioned Family 4th of July Parade, Celebration & Fireworks
Festival 11am Fireworks 6:30pm. All overStowe, VT, .more
Richmond, VT
flea market 9:00am, car show begins 10:00am and the Fun Run starts at 10:30. Parade at 10:45am, events all day + live music and fireworks. This celebration is pretty big. East Main StreetRichmond, VT, .more
Bennington, VT
Fireworks at dusk, not no further info. Willow ParkBennington, VT, .more
4th of July Parade
Parade 10am Fireworks 9:30pm. Canal and Main streets to the town CommonBrattleboro, VT, .more
East Corinth, VT
Parade 11am, BBQ 11am and bingo and other activities through the day. Ball FieldEast Corinth, VT, .more
North Danville, VT
Parade 9am. Hartz Avenue and Railroad AvenueNorth Danville, VT, .more
Parade 11am, activities start 5pm and end with fireworks and live music. Corner of Harrel St. and Munson St.Morristown, VT, .more
Newport, VT
Games and activities 12pm, Fireworks 9:45pm. Gardner Memorial ParkNewport, VT, .more
Peacham, VT
7/3 contra dance. 7/4 Parade 11:30, BBQ 12pm, Declaration of Independence 3:30pm, Pig roat 5pm. Various LocationsPeacham, VT, –.more
Poultney, VT
Time for events not listed on site BUT their celebration’s theme this year is ‘Take me out to the ball game’. There’ll be a parade, a fun run and more but better call them for exact times. PES FieldPoultney, VT, .more
Randolph, VT
Street Fest 10am-2pm. Depot ParkRandolph, VT, .more
Killington, VT
Parade 10am, pool and BBQ 11am, festival, music 7pm, fireworks 9:30pm. All overKillington, VT, .more
Rutland, VT – Summer Smash
Stoney Roberts Demolition Derby begins at 6:30pm, Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce Fireworks Extravaganza at 9:45pm. Vermont State FairgroundsRutland, VT, .more
Williston, VT
7/2 Bike Race, 7/3 Ice-cream social, 7/4 Parade 10am and fireworks at dusk. Various LocationsWilliston, VT, –.more
Fireworks Extravaganza
dusk. Knight Point State ParkNorth Hero, VT, .more
Warren, VT
Parade 10 am, activities through the day. Main StreetWarren, VT, .more
Brownsville, VT (West Windsor, VT)
Festival 6pm, Fireworks 9pm. Mount AscutneyBrownsville, VT, –.more
Wardsboro, VT
Street Fair 9am, Parade 10am. Main StreetWardsboro, VT, .more
Parade 7/6 11, fireworks at dusk — events all weekend, like cardboard races, boat parades, live music, etc. All overIsland Pond, VT, –.more
Ludlow, VT
BBQ 5pm, Concert 7pm, Fireworks 9pm. West Hill Recreation AreaLudlow, VT, .more
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 OverAll Over, , –.more
Scavenger Hunt: Where The Boston Tea Party Began
This scavenger hunt is both fun and informative. LEarn more about The Boston Tea Party. 9:30am. Old South Meeting HouseBoston, MA, .more
Benjamin Franklin in Boston: A Walking Tour
What about Benjamin Franklin? Why doesn’t he get a national holiday? It’s his birthday this week and the local Boston walking tour company does a special tour for him during Harborfest. 3pm on both 7/4 and 7/7. Meet at School St & Washington StBoston, MA, .more
Give Folk dance a chance. They’re fun and easy to pick up. This participatory event is all about having fun. Every Tuesday 7:30-9:30 pm in Harvard Square. Also Tuesdays in Copley Square. Copley SquareBoston, MA, –.more
Sunset Clambake on Spectacle Island
For $80, ride a ferry to the Boston Harbor Islands, enjoy a beautiful sunset and eat tasty dishes prepared right there for you. There are also children’s and vegetarian options, which are cheaper. Thursday and Fridays. Spectacle IslandBoston, MA, –.more
The Dark Side of Boston – Walking Tour
Boston has a history that includes murder and death. Be prepared to learn about the creepiest stuff that has happened here. 6pm every Friday, Saturday, Sunday through Halloween. Hanover St at Cross StBoston, MA, –.more
Boston Chowderfest
You have not been to Boston until you have some Chowder. This is your chance! 11am-6pm. City Hall Plaza, One City Hall PlazaBoston, MA, .more
Mayor Menino’s Summer Fun Festival
HA! They have mini-golf but giant chess and other board games. Cool! 11am-1pm. Long Wharf dock at Christopher Columbus ParkBoston, MA, .more
Boston Harborfest
Boston Harborfest features all the cool stuff, like the Chowderfest, live music and fireworks! Various LocationsBoston, MA, –.more
HISTORY Cross Country Cookout Tour
This massive food truck can smoke 2,000 pounds of meat and grill 1,000 hotdogs, 500 hamburgers or 200 16-oz. steaks at one time! Don’t miss this one! 11am-6pm. Boston City Hall SquareBoston, MA, .more
The Murder at the Art Museum Scavenger Hunt
A mystery scavenger hunt that is actually challenging, and fun! Teams of 3 of more people are encouraged. 1pm. Museum of fine ArtsBoston, MA, .more
Boston New Technology Meetup
Find out the lastest mobile strategies, and check out new cool apps for your mobile devices! 6pm. Microsoft NERD CenterCambridge, MA, .more
150th Anniversary of Gettysburg
This is a lecture by Michael McNaught, a local historian. 7pm. Falmouth, MA, .more
New England Summer Nationals
The downside to this massive car show is that you have to hang out with people who are there to see a Playboy model, but the good news is you get to hang out with people who want to meet Batman and see the batmobile! Thompson International SpeedwayThompson, CT, –.more
Free First Wednesdays @ The deCordova
Public Museum tours are free with Museum admission, are led by an experienced Museum guide. 1pm. Lincoln, MA, .more
Happy Birthday USA Family Day
What can you do at a stamp museum? Well, there’s stamp based crafting, and sending letters to friends! 12pm. Spellman Museum of Stamps & Postal HistoryWeston, MA, .more
Artfull Explorations
Artworks that make noise? Yes, find out all about them at deCordova Museum. 1pm. Lincoln, MA, .more
Ice Cream and…Frogs
Come to Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary for some ice-cream, maybe you can share with the frogs that live there! 7:30pm. Broadmoor Wildlife SanctuaryNatick, MA, .more
Frost Day
Celebrate Frost Day with poetry. Open to the public. The Frost PlaceFranconia, NH, .more
Danvers Family Festival
Danvers becomes a place full of fun from 6/15 through 7/3. There are a lot of interesting events such as karaoke shows, Danvers Idol and much more. Find them all and enjoy! Various LocationsDanvers, MA, –.more
Marblehead Festival of Arts
This arts festival comes with a sand sculpting competition and a film festivall! All overMarblehead, MA, –.more
Mashpee Wampanoag Tribal Pow Wow
Experience drumming, dancing, singing and much more at Mashpee Wampanoag Tribal Pow Wow. It’s going to be fun! Barnstable County FairgroundsFalmouth, MA, –.more
Brockton Fair
Brockton sure knows how to throw a party! Find monster truck rides, a demolition derby, carnival and much more! Brockton Fairgrounds Brockton, MA, –.more
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, –.more
Vermont Summer Festival Horse Show
Wow! This is a full six weeks of Top Equestrian Competition! Watch beautiful horses racing and jumping! Green MountainsEast Dorset, VT, –.more
President Calvin Coolidge Birthplace Celebration
Wagon rides, live music, a parade and even a BBQ! Tasty, patriotic, and most of the events are free! 2013:. President Calvin Coolidge State Historic SitePlymouth Notch, VT, .more
Alice’s Wonderland: A Most Curious Adventure
Go down the rabbit hole from May 19 through September 1 in this awesome Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland expo. EcoTariumWorcester, MA, –.more
Performance
Capitol Steps
This one is really fun! I’ve seen it. It’s a singing, dancing, theatre crew that parodies national and world news. The comedy is excellent! Mo, We. Sat 8pm. Cranwell Resort, Spa & Golf ClubLenox, MA, –.more
CInderella’s Wedding: North Shore Music Theatre
What happened to Cinderella after the ‘they lived happily ever after?’ This show will let you find out! 10am, 1pm. North Shore Music TheatreBeverly, MA, .more
Travel
Midsummer Magick Faire Grand Opening and Fire Festival!
Magic shows, comedy, live combat, and fire dancing! This faire is also donating to charity! Weekends June 22 through July 7. Warsaw ParkAnsonia, CT, –.more
Sunken Garden Poetry Festival
Donald Hall, the fourteenth United States Poet Laureate, is featured at this outdoor gathering. 5-8:30pm. Hill-Stead MuseumFarmington, CT, –.more
July 4th Extravaganza
They claim this is a huge fireworks display, and I believe them! Norwich, CT, .more
Riverfest
Different performances through the day, at two incredible locations. It all ends with fireworks! Concerts 4pm, Fireworks 9pm. Various LocationsHartford, CT, .more
Round Hill Highland Games
I love highland games because they’re played with such spirit! Pipes, drums, dancing, climbing wall, tug-of-war, ‘caber toss’, and some non-caber tosses. 8am-6pm. Rain or shine. Cranbury ParkNorwalk, CT, .more
Lobsterfest, Chicken Barbecue
Yup, this is basically eating chicken BBQ and lobster. Not that I’m complaining! Niantic Town HallNiantic, CT, –.more
Ocean Park Sandcastle Competition
1-3pm. On the beach between Randall and Ancona AvenuesOld Orchard Beach, ME, .more
Kennebunk Old Home Week
Parade, petting zoo, crafts demos, and more… All overKennebunk, ME, –.more
Bar Harbor Music Festival
Variety is the word that defines this music festival! Find string orchestra, jazz, brass, and even Opera concerts! Various locationsBar Harbor, ME, –.more
Bowdoin International Music Festival
This season has more than 100 concerts ins store for all classical music lovers. visit their website for a list of performances. Brunswick, ME, –.more
Tommyknockers and More Bus Tours
All reservations must be pre-paid prior to space being confirmed. Bangor WaterfrontBangor, ME, –.more
Fabulous ’50s, Sensational ’60s & Antique Aeroplane Show
I’ve been to this museum of airplanes and vehicles. It’s world-class. More than 400 classic cars will be on display! Owls Head Transportation MuseumOwls Head, ME, –.more
Elton John, Tribute Band, Yellow Brick Road
Enjoy an outdoorsy evening concert with someone who looks and sounds like Elton John. 6:30pm. Fort KnoxProspect, ME, .more
Atlantic Music Festival
Atlantic Music Festival gathers hundreds of musicians, new and established. This sounds like fun! Various LocationsWaterville, ME, –.more
Yankee Ultralight Flyers Fly-In
Fasten your seatbelt! It’s a day enjoying Ultralight Flyers…with lots of friendly people. Open to the public from 7/4-7/7.. Sandersons FieldGreenland, NH, –.more
Watermelon race in Sunapee Harbor
I have to ask: If you put wheels on a watermelon to make it race, who’s going to drive it? 5:30pm. Burkehaven hillSunapee, NH, .more
Fireworks in Sunapee harbor
Fireworks at dusk. Sunapee HarborSunapee, NH, .more
Loon Mountain Race
Run in Lincoln, and face the the infamous Upper Walking Boss black diamond trail. Registration 7:30am,Race 9am. Lincoln, NH, .more
Whale of a Day
Enslave the whales! Wait, I think it was ‘save the whales’. Learn a lot about them by touching their teeth, bones and whatnot. Admission is free! 9am. Audubon Environmental Education CenterBristol, RI, .more
Providence Restaurant Weeks
Taste the best of Providence. It’s another round of Restaurants Week! Various LocationsProvidence, RI, –.more
South County Antique Auto Show
South County Antique Auto Show is back! More than 100 cars are usually on display. 2013:12pm. The Barn on Matunuck Beach RoadSouth Kingstown, RI, .more
Neighborhood Performing Arts Initiative
Celebrate Providence, have fun and enjoy the multiple concerts that have been prepared for this year. All overProvidence, RI, –.more
Revolutionary War Battle of Hubbardton Commemoration
This one’s a revolutionary war re-enactment at the original battle site. So it’s pretty accurate and fun. Hubbardton Battlefield State ParkHubbardton, VT, –.more
Shipwreck Tours
Explore a shipwreck – without getting wet! This tour brings you to a real shipwreck site and they lower a camera into the water for you to see everything. Saturdays at 11am. Lake Champlain Maritime MuseumVergennes, VT, –.more
1777 Constitution Day Celebration
Find re-enactors in this tribute to the American Constitution and learn why they say it ‘all began’ in Vermont, of all places. 11am. Old Constitution HouseWindsor, VT, .more
Middlebury Festival on the Green
They’re claiming this is ‘Vermont’s Favorite Festival’. Could be, it’s free outdoor music! The GreenMiddlebury, VT, –.more
Great Race & Bay Day
This race also features live music, and fun under the sun! 2013:10am. St. Albans BaySt. Albans, VT, , .more
Outdoor Theatre
Outdoor Theatre & More – click map above to set region
Mon 7/1
Tue 7/2
Wed 7/3
Thu 7/4
Fri 7/5
Sat 7/6
Sun 7/7
Mon 7/8
Broadway on the BerkshiresLenox, MA
5pm. Tina Packer Playhouse
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Tango by MoonlightCambridge, MA
Just as you read it: It’s tango dancing under the beautiful moonlight. 7-11pm. Weeks Footbridge, 617-699-6246.
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Longfellow House Family SundaysCambridge, MA
Times vary, but they usually start at noon. Longfellow House, 105 Brattle St, 617-876-4491.
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Sunday Parkland GamesCambridge, MA
3:30-6pm. The parklands along Memorial Drive near the Weeks Footbridge
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Charles River Conservancy Parkland GamesAllston, MA
3:30pm. Memorial Drive at JFK Street
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Jacob’s Pillow “Inside/Out” PerformancesBecket, MA
Outdoor performances by emerging and established dance companies in an open amphitheatre. 6:15pm. 358 George Carter Rd, 413-243-0745.
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Plays in the Park (for kids)Boston, MA
11:45am and 1:30pm. Georges Island, 617-223-8666.
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Free outdoor folk dancingBoston, MA
7:30pm. Copley Square
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Shakespeare on the CommonBoston, MA
This year it will be “The Two Gentlemen of Verona” Times vary, regularly between 7 and 8 pm. Boston Common
Different plays, all under an open air tent theatre. This year: South Pacific, Grease, The Little Mermaid, The Cat in the Hat and Pinkalicious! Call for exact dates/performances. Outdoors. Mostly 8pm, but some daytimes too. Waveny Park, 203-966-4634.
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Fireworks In The SquareOld Orchard Beach, ME
Thursdays 9:45pm approx. The Pier, 2 Old Orchard St
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Shakespeare in the ParkKennebunk, ME
Thursdays-Fridays 7pm, Saturdays 2 and 7pm. Lafayette Park, Storer St, 646-360-3260.
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Prescott Park Arts FestivalPortsmouth, NH
Thur/Sun 7:00 pm, Fri/SaT 8:00 pm & matinee shows. Prescot Park, Marcy St at Mechanic St, 603-436-2848.
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Theatre Under the StarsHaverhill, NH
All shows 6pm. Mon: Newbury, VT (Town Common, Chapel St.), Tue: Bethlehem, NH (Town Gazebo, Prospect Rd.), Wed: Manchester (Jewish Federation, 698 Beech St.), Thurs: Plymouth (Amphitheatre: 28 Greene St.), Fri/Sat: Waterville Valley (Gazebo Hill, Town Square), Sun: Littleton, NH (Farmers Market, 60 Riverglen Lane). Various near Haverhill, NH
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Canobie Lake Park FireworksSalem, NH
4 days, 9:30pm.
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Outdoor Movies
Outdoor Movies – click map above to set region
Mon 7/1
Tue 7/2
Wed 7/3
Thu 7/4
Fri 7/5
Sat 7/6
Sun 7/7
Mon 7/8
Summer in the City at the Boston Harbor HotelBoston, MA
Dusk. 70 Rowes Wharf, 617-439-7000.
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Burlington Movies on the CommonBurlington, MA
Dusk.
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Magic 106.7 Family Film FestivalBoston, MA
Time TBA. South garden at the Prudential Center
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Free Movie Mondays @ Museums on the GreenFalmouth, MA
Mondays 7 pm. Museums on the Green
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Friday Night Movies, Rocky HillRocky Hill, CT
6:30pm. Veterans Memorial Amphitheater (Back of Elm Ridge Park)
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Old Home Week Outdoor MovieKennebunk, ME
8:30pm. , 207-985-5105 or 207-604-1335.
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Movies in Prescott ParkPortsmouth, NH
dusk. Prescott Park
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Movies on the GreenNorth Conway, NH
7pm. Settlers Green Outlet, Rt 16, 603-356-7031 x10.
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Monday Night Movies on the BeachHampton Beach, NH
dusk, dates to be confirmed. near the playground
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Dive-In MovieNashua, NH
8pm. Centennial Pool / Crown Hill Pool
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Movies on the Roof DeckNewport, RI
8:30pm. Vanderbilt Grace Hotel, 41 Mary St
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Movies on the BlockProvidence, RI
Thursdays at dusk. Westminster St at Union St
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Children’s Movie NightNorton, MA
Saturdays 7:30pm. Winslow Farm, 37 Eddy Street
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Ben & Jerry’s Summer Movie FestivalWaterbury, VT
dusk. 1281 Waterbury-Stowe Rd, 802-862-9620.
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Outdoor Concerts
Outdoor Music – click map above to set region
Tue 7/2
Wed 7/3
Thu 7/4
Fri 7/5
Sat 7/6
Sun 7/7
Mon 7/8
Tue 7/9
In Tune with MedfordMedford, MA
Tuesday 5:30pm. City Hall Plaza, (781) 396-5500.
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Summer Music and Movies SeriesJamaica Plain, MA
6pm. except 7/28, 7:30 August location: Allerton Overlook, Olmsted Park, Brookline. Pinebank, Jamaica Pond
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Heritage Festivals / Dancing in the ParkNewton, MA
Sun 7-8:30pm, Wed 6:15-8pm dancing, music. Various
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Reading “Touch of Class” Family ConcertsReading, MA
Sun 6:30-8pm except 8/4: 6-7:30pm. Town Hall Common
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ParkARTS Citywide Neighborhood ConcertsBoston, MA
7pm. except 8/5, 5pm. Various
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MFA Concerts in the CourtyardBoston, MA
7:30pm. Museum of Fine Arts, 617-369-3189.
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Wright’s Pond Family ConcertsMedford, MA
Tuesdays 5:30pm. Wright’s Pond
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Summer Sunset Concert SeriesCanton, MA
tues 7-9pm. The Village Shoppes Canton, 95 Washington St
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Downtown Boston Brass strolling musiciansBoston, MA
12-2pm. Downtown Crossing
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Club Passim Summer Concert SeriesCambridge, MA
12-1pm. 47 Palmer St.
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Downtown Crossing Block PartiesBoston, MA
5-8pm. Downtown Crossing
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WODS Summer Concert SeriesBoston, MA
7pm. Hatch Shell, Esplanade
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Summer Music Series in Norman Leventhal ParkBoston, MA
12-2pm. Post Office Square, 617-482-2139.
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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.
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Concerts in the Courtyard at Boston Public LibraryBoston, MA
Fridays 12:30pm. Central Library in Copley Square, 617-536-5400.
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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
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Boston Harbor Islands Jazz SundaysBoston, MA
Sundays 12pm & 1pm. Spectacle Island
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Berklee Jazz on Spectacle IslandBoston, MA
12pm – 1pm, check schedule. Spectacle Island, 617-223-8108.
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Burlington Summer ConcertsBurlington, MA
Tuesdays 6:30pm. Town Common
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Summer Concert Series at DedhamDedham, MA
7pm. Endicott Estate Lawn, 781-329-9118.
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Emerald Necklace Conservancy Summer SundaysJamaica Plain, MA
6pm except 7/28 7:30pm.
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Wrights Pond Family ConcertsMedford, MA
Tuesdays 5:30pm. Wrights Pond
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Summer Concert Series at SudburySudbury, MA
2013:7pm. Haskell Field, 979-639-2356.
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Music at the Manse Concert SeriesConcord, MA
2pm. The Old Manse, 269 Monument Street, 978-369-3909.
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Hopkinton Concerts on the CommonHopkinton, MA
5pm. Town Common
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Concerts on the Common, FraminghamFramingham, MA
6:30pm. Village Green at Framingham Center, 508-532-5960 ask for “Building Services”-.
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Summer Concerts on the Common, NorwoodNorwood, MA
7pm. Town Common, Washington St & Nahatan St
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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.
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Wellesley’s Free Concert SeriesWellesley, MA
7pm. Town Hall Green
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Summer Concerts at WellesleyWellesley, MA
7pm. Town Hall Green, 781-235-2370.
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Dover Summer Concert SeriesDover, MA
7pm. Dover Town Common
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Summer Concerts on the Common at BillericaBillerica, MA
7pm except 7/4: 10-2:00 hot dogs, music & activities. 8/6: 6pm icecream social. Town Common, 978-671-0921.
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Summer Band Concerts & Children’s ShowsNorth Andover, MA
6pm. Town Common
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Outdoor Concert at the Sampas PavillionLowell, MA
Mondays 7pm. Sampas Pavilion
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SurfSide Live! with FireworksSalisbury, MA
7:30. Salisbury Beach Center, 3 Broadway Street
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Summer Beach ConcertsLynn, MA
6-8pm except 7/3: 7-9pm. Red Rock Park on the beach at Lynn Shore Drive.
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Topsfield Concerts on the CommonTopsfield, MA
Sundays 4-6pm. Town Common
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Summer Concert Series at DanversDanvers, MA
6pm. Danvers Rotary Pavilion, 978-777-0001 x3094.
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Sunday Concerts in the ShellBeverly, MA
Thursdays 6-8pm. Lynch Park
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Summer Concert Series, ManchesterManchester, MA
6pm.
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Sundays in Patton ParkHamilton, MA
5pm. Patton Park, Rt 1A, 978-468-4818.
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Marblehead Festival of Arts Performing Arts at Crocker ParkMarblehead, MA
Check festival schedule. Marblehead Harbor, 11 Front Street
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Sundown Concerts at Fruitland MuseumsHarvard, MA
7:15pm. 102 Prospect Hill Road, 978-456-3924.
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Berklee Stars at South Shore ConservatoryHingham, MA
8pm. Carr Amphitheater, One Conservatory Drive
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Evenings Under the StarsHingham, MA
Sat 7pm. Not free. Carr Amphitheater, One Conservatory Drive
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Concerts on the Plymouth WaterfrontPlymouth, MA
2013:6:30pm. Pilgrim Memorial Park
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East Braintree Summer ConcertsBraintree, MA
Tuesdays 6-8pm. If rain, Wed. Sunset Lake Gazebo, 781-794-8901.
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Wednesday Night ConcertsPlymouth, MA
Wed 6:30-9:30pm. Pilgrim Memorial Park, Water Street
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Summer Concert Series at Sunset LakeBraintree, MA
6pm. Sunset Lake’s gazebo bandstand
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The Summer of BrewsterPlymouth, MA
6pm. Hedge House Lawn
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Summer Concerts at Children’s BeachNantucket, MA
6-7:30pm. Children’s Beach
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Lakeside Concert SeriesSharon, MA
Wed 7pm, Sun 3pm. Memorial Park Beach Bandstand, Lake Massapoag, 781-784-1530.
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Norton Public Library Summer Concert SeriesNorton, MA
7:30pm. Norton Library, 68 E. Main St., 508-285-0265.
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Concerts on the Common at MansfieldMansfield, MA
7pm. In case of rain, Town Hall or the Congregational Church on West St. South Common
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Summer Concert Series at DartmouthDartmouth, MA
6:30-8:30pm. $5. Apponagansett Park
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Westport Rivers Winery Concert SeriesWestport, MA
6pm. 417 Hixbridge Rd, 508-636-3423.
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Musical Mondays at FeatherstoneMartha’s Vinyard, MA
6:30pm. Featherstone
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Sharon Bands Summer Concert SeriesSharon, MA
Various. Various Locations
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ABMI Concerts on the GrassBellingham, MA
2013:7-9pm. 7/31, 8/7, 8/13 at Mendon Town Beach. Bellingham Town Common
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ABMI Concerts on the GrassMendon, MA
Wed 7pm, 7/31-8/14 6:30pm at Mendon town beach. Bellingham town common
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Out to Lunch Summer Concert Series & Farmers MarketWorcester, MA