Events INSIDER: July 8-16, 2013

07/07/13 by Johnny Monsarrat

Giveaways & Features

Win: 2 Water Park Days w/ Hotel

DoubleTree by Hilton has a hotel in Danvers with an indoor water park. I’ve been and it’s fantastic — especially in the winter! Now I’m giving away two family passes (4 people) to the water park on two days, and a hotel room. Great for out-of-town guests. To win email johnny@eventsinsider.com. Please RT! Danvers, MA, Mon 7/8.more

Win: Fiddler on the Roof

This 9 Tony awards winner show will make you laugh, cry and have a great time. 7:30pm I have 2 pairs of tickets for the 7/12 show. Email me at johnny@eventsinsider.com for a chance to win! Waltham, MA, Thu 7/11–Sat 7/20.more

Win: Beatlejuice in Rock and Blues Cruise

Have fun on a cruise, with live entertainment. This time, it’s a tribute to the Beatles! 3pm I have 4 tickets to this. Email me at johnny@eventsinsider.com for a chance to win! Boston, MA, Sun 7/14.more

Win: Wizard of Oz

7:30pm. I have two pairs of tickets to give away for the 7/17 show. Email johnny@eventsinsider.com to win! Beverly, MA, Tue 7/16–Sun 7/28.more

Win: Greg Alexander’s Concert at the Majestic Theatre

Join Greg Alexander and enjoy his acoustic folk rock concert. 7:30pm I have a pair of tickets. Email me at johnny@eventsinsider.com for a chance to win! West Springfield, MA, Thu 7/11.more

Outdoor concerts!

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Johnny’s Picks

Salsa at City Hall

I bet Salsa dancing is the most ‘spicy’ style out there. Learn a few moves, and have fun with your friends. 5:30pm. Boston, MA, Fri 7/12.more

Cambridge Discovery Days

This event boasts free tours, military drills, re-enactments and live music. Visit the Longfellow House and Longfellow Park to enjoy the activities. Cambridge, MA, Sat 7/13–Sun 7/14.more

Micro Mini Car Day at Larz Anderson Museum

You simply must go to the Larz Anderson auto museum at some point. Why not this weekend and see tiny clown sized cars? 1-4pm. Brookline, MA, Sun 7/14.more

Vintage Baseball Tournament

Watch a Civil War-era baseball game with original rules and uniforms. That is to say, baseball uniforms, not Civil War uniforms. 12pm. Georges Island, MA, Sun 7/14.more

Fighting for Film

The museum is turning into an action movie set! How fun! 1pm. Somerville, MA, Sun 7/14.more

Furry Monsters 101

Like me, do you make a cute pouty face when only the small kids get to hunt Easter eggs? Here’s a puppet workshop for adults! Brookline, MA, Mon 7/15–Mon 8/5.more

A Morning with the Alcotts

It’s not all about Independence Day. Here’s a re-enactment of the family of a famous New England author. 9:30am Repeats on 7/25, 8/13 and 8/22. Concord, MA, Wed 7/10.more

Wings & Wheels: Cruise-In/Fly-In to Minute Man Air Field

Ok, this one has planes and specialty cars… it’s a no brainer! But hey, there will be wood-fired pizza too. Every Thursday 5pm. Stow, MA, Thu 7/11–Thu 8/29.more

Canoe and Dinner on the Charles

We’re not talking a ham sandwich here… They actually cater this event! Nice. 6pm. Natick, MA, Fri 7/12.more

Town Meeting Re-Enactment from 1774

The Minute Man Historical Park also runs tons of re-enactments, including this town meeting you get to participate in and speak up! 1:30pm and repeats at 3pm. Concord, MA, Sat 7/13.more

Glover’s Regiment Annual Summer Encampment

Come to this event and dress like a mid-18th century person. If you don’t have a full costume, you can borrow some stuff for the day! Marblehead, MA, Sat 7/13–Sun 7/14.more

Military History Day

I’ve seen this one! Re-enactors come and show off real WWII vehicles including a ‘duck’ (an amphibious truck) and weapons. A D-Day Veteran will share stories and there will be period songs. The Wenham is an amazing example of a world-class museum in the middle of ‘nowhere’ and this is one of VERY few World War II re-enactments in New England. A true gem. 10am-3:30pm. Wenham, MA, Sat 7/13.more

Connecticut River Valley Astronomers Conjunction

This is one of the two big Massachusetts astronomer gatherings. During the day, hear lectures and look safely at solar spots. During the night, see the stars under guidance by hobbyists and pros. Northfield, MA, Fri 7/12–Sat 7/13.more

Newport Kite Festival

While you’re there, check this out. The best thing about Kite Festivals is trying it yourself and getting advice from experts! The secret is that cheap toy store kites are harder to fly. Once I accidentally whacked a kid with a kite at this event, but kites don’t weigh anything, so he just waved at me, and his mom wasn’t a lawyer. Newport, RI, Sat 7/13–Sun 7/14.more

Whaling City Festival

You’ll find racing pigs at this festival. Also laser tag, live music, tasty food and carnival rides. There will be a craft market as well, in case you’re interested. New Bedford, MA, Fri 7/12–Sun 7/14.more

Astronomical Society SNE BBQ

This BBQ will let you share with people who are crazy abut astronomy. You might as well bring your telescope! 7pm. Rehoboth, MA, Sat 7/13.more

Viking Adventure at the Higgins Armory

Yes, it’s Viking Day! They will have a sword fighting training session, which is super cool, just like Vikings! 10am-12pm. Worcester, MA, Mon 7/15.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, , Tue 1/1–Tue 12/31.more

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Also Fun

Museum Free Fun Fridays

A number of local museums and destinations offer free admission, thanks to Highland Street! Every Friday in July and August. All Over, , Fri 6/28–Fri 8/30.more

Kayaking at Spectacle Island

Join one of the free guided tours departing from the island. It’s relaxing and fun! Mon, Tue from 7/8/13 – 8/29/13. Boston, MA, Mon 7/8–Thu 8/29.more

Summer in the City Family shows

The City of Cambridge offers a wide array of FREE, multicultural, interactive arts programs, performances, and activities both day and night. Tu and Th at 10am. Cambridge, MA, Tue 7/9–Thu 8/29.more

French Film Festival

Oh la la! At this festival you will find films that are in French, with le subtitles, of course. Boston, MA, Thu 7/11–Sun 7/28.more

Iftars Around the World

Enjoy food, music, dance and other aspects of multiple cultures, one day at a time! 7/11 African Iftar, 7/16 European Iftar, 7/18 Asian Iftar, 7/23 Interfaith Iftar, 7/25 Art of Giving Iftar, 7/30 All-American Iftar All at 8pm. Boston, MA, Thu 7/11–Tue 7/30.more

Taste of Cambridge

Taste dishes from Cambridge best restaurants. It’s for charity, and features live music, DJs and entertainment too! 5:30pm. Cambridge, MA, Thu 7/11.more

The McNeil Voice Studio Showcase

This is Maria McNeil’s private students first summer recital. Enjoy both original songs and covers, performed by talented young people. 9pm. Somerville, MA, Thu 7/11.more

Astronomy After Hours

Stay late at the museum, and enjoy the show that millions of stars put together. Every Friday until 11/22. Boston, MA, Fri 7/12–Fri 11/22.more

Bastille Day Party and Dance in Boston

I was disappointed by this, even though the French Consulate runs it. It comes with live music but not much else, and because of alcohol laws they block off their street page with a tall chain link fence. Why celebrate freedom in a giant crowded cage? How about losing the alcohol and just having a street party? Mais, non! Sacre bleu! Mon Dieu! That wouldn’t be French. Boston, MA, Fri 7/12.more

Boston Harbor Swim

A 22-mile swim? Riiiiiiiiight. I’ll sit this one out. Just go watch. Boston, MA, Fri 7/12.more

Hammered Dulcimer Concert

This performance by Dave Neiman features the songs that Paul Revere and his family might have liked. 1pm. Boston, MA, Sat 7/13.more

Outside the Box Festival

This event sure has a lot to offer. Events are divided by categories, including dance, music, culinary, interactive and some others. Boston, MA, Sat 7/13–Sun 7/21.more

Charles River Community Swim

They’re letting people swim again in Charles River! Don’t miss this one! 10am. Boston, MA, Sat 7/13.more

WGBH FunFest 2013

What do we have here? Live performances, ice-cream, inflatable rides and interactive games. OK, sounds like fun! 11am. Boston, MA, Sat 7/13.more

Enrichment Day at Franklin Park Zoo!

There’s a reason why animals at the zoo have human toys to play with. Experts at Franklin Park Zoo will tell you all about it. Boston, MA, Sat 7/13.more

Circle The City

Walk or bike around town. This year there’s also dancing. July and September. Boston, MA, Sun 7/14.more

Bastille Day Festivities in Harvard Square

I prefer this block party! Live music, then a DJ. Last year they added a beer garden. Bleah. Getting buzzed is hardly your best creative self-expression. 5-10pm. Cambridge, MA, Sun 7/14.more

Washington Arrives in Cambridge

It’s July 1775, and George Washington is about to arrive to his HQs in Cambridge. Witness this historical moment. Cambridge, MA, Sun 7/14.more

Frisbee Fest

Watch a Frisbee world champion perform. This event is ASL interpreted. 11am. Boston, MA, Tue 7/16.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. Natick, MA, Tue 7/9.more

Thoreau Society Annual Gathering

Robert D. Richardson is the featured keynote speaker at this weekend for people who like Thoreau way too much. Concord Sonata presenting on 7/12, for $20 USD as well. Concord, MA, Wed 7/10–Mon 7/15.more

Play in the Park

Let’s make some art! How about using a tree branch, or a bunch of leaves to create an sculpture? It’s up to you! Lincoln, MA, Wed 7/10.more

Mrs. Hawthorne and Mrs. Longfellow

This dramatic reading celebrates the lives of Sophia Peabody Hawthorne and Fanny Appleton Longfellow, both wives to famous writers. 5:30pm. Concord, MA, Sat 7/13.more

Chaos, Cosmos, and the Oversoul The Influence of Transcendental Philosophy on the Life and Writing of Louisa May Alcott

Different presenters will discuss the things that influenced Louisa May Alcott’s life. Not super fun, but really interesting. Concord, MA, Sun 7/14–Thu 7/18.more

Moments of Play – 10-Minute Play Festival

All plays at this festival will go straight to the point, for they only have 10 minutes to perform. Sounds fun! 2013:We-Fr 7:30pm, Sat, Su 5pm. Salem, MA, Wed 7/10–Sun 7/14.more

Kylie and Mark’s Comedy Why Not

This is a stand-up comedy and live music show. Sounds like fun! 8:30pm Tickets are $10. Salem, MA, Thu 7/11.more

Party on the Block

There should be more summer events like this one! Food, music and friendly people meeting on the streets! Repeats on 8/3. Beverly, MA, Sat 7/13.more

Star Wars Night with the Lowell Spinners

Star Wars characters will be present at this baseball game. (Lowell Spinners VS Jamestown Jammers).5pm. Lowell, MA, Sat 7/13.more

Lowell Jazz Day Camp

OK, this one is $999 but it’s 11 days of music and fun. 9-4pm. Lowell, MA, Mon 7/15–Fri 7/26.more

Greek Festival and Clambake at Ipswich

Taste great Greek food, and then some more. Dance and play at this festival. Did I mention Greek food? Ipswich, MA, Sat 7/13–Sun 7/14.more

Summer Jazz Concert Series

Rebecca Parris is opening the festival with a powerful Jazz concert. Check their website for a full schedule of concerts, 7:30pm. Marblehead, MA, Sat 7/13–Sat 9/21.more

Family, Fire & Fur

They claim this is the largest native American structure, and they will be sharing stories inside of it! Saturdays at 9am. Plymouth, MA, Sat 7/13–Sat 7/27.more

Plymouth Harbor Folk Festival

While you’re in Plymouth, this free music festival might be worth a look. 10am. Plymouth, MA, Sat 7/13.more

AHA Art & Culture Night

A bunch of fun activities, all together in Downtown New Bedford. Enjoy live music, games, art shows and much more. New Bedford, MA, Thu 7/11.more

North Attelboro Kids Day

Enjoy the fun rides by Fiesta Shows, with unlimited rides special. Daily at noon, with fireworks! North Attleboro, MA, Thu 7/11–Sun 7/14.more

Green Animals Children’s Party

I’ve been to this location, which is smaller than you might hope for. But they really do have shrubs shaped like animals, and do you NEED an excuse to visit Newport’s mansions, beaches, and cliffwalk? 4pm. Portsmouth, RI, Sun 7/14.more

Make Your Own shield

How Cool! You get to make your own shield, for 5 bucks, that is. Every day at 10am. Worcester, MA, Thu 7/11–Wed 7/31.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, Sat 6/15–Sun 8/25.more

Creatures of Bliss and Mystery: a 19th Century Children’s Circus

This small circus event is less about Emily Dickinson and more about old-timey entertainment. It’s for kids, but there will be juggling demonstrations and workshops adults might enjoy. 1-4pm. Amherst, MA, Sat 7/13.more

Berkshires Arts Festival

OK, it’s true that they will try to sell you stuff, but you also get to experience great live performances and even a puppetry show! Great Barrington, MA, Fri 7/12–Sun 7/14.more

Berkshire Choral Festival

A choral singing event. So, go and sing, if you have $200 to spare. Sheffield, MA, Sun 7/14–Sat 8/3.more

Bear Week

It’s a week dedicated to the ‘bear’ community. Don’t stop the party! Provincetown, MA, Sat 7/13–Sun 7/21.more

Bear Boat Cruise

The ticket is $30. They promise this will be a fun and magical night. Provincetown, MA, Mon 7/15.more

Free Slurpee Day at 7-Eleven

Free Slurpees, anyone? Dance and get your reward! 7/11 11am to 7pm. All Over, , Thu 7/11.more

Independence Day: Lowell

Groton, MA

Fireworks 9:30pm. Groton, MA, Mon 7/8.more

Independence Day: Worcester

Clinton, MA

fireworks 9pm. Clinton, MA, Sat 7/13.more

Performance

Paper City Phoenix

Paper City Phoenix is a comedy running from 7/12 to 7/27 that explores the way we connect, when we’re always connected. Click to read our review (to come). Boston, MA, Fri 7/12–Sat 7/27.more

Providence Improv Fest

There’s comedy in Providence this week too. Check out the schedule for both improv performances and classes. 7/11-7/13, 7/18-7/20. Providence, RI, Thu 7/11–Sat 7/20.more

Big Band Concert – Blue Skies Big Band

You can dance or just listen to Blue Skies Big Band tunes. Oh, there will be free dancing lessons too! 5:30pm. Springfield, MA, Sat 7/13.more

Travel

Providence Restaurant Weeks

Taste the best of Providence. It’s another round of Restaurants Week! Providence, RI, Sun 7/7–Sat 7/20.more

Annual RI Philharmonic Concert on the Beach

This is what summer is all about! Enjoy the concert! 7pm. Narragansett, RI, Fri 7/12.more

Newport Music Festival

This festival continues with the tradition of presenting unique chamber music programs, American debuts, world-class artists and special events. Newport, RI, Fri 7/12–Sun 7/28.more

Wickford Arts Festival

Another arts show… but apparently, this one cuts the middlemen and has many artists selling their work. Not bad! North Kingstown, RI, Sat 7/13–Sun 7/14.more

Ride in a WWII Vehicle on Family Day

Tanks? Thanks! This is seriously more MY kind of car show! 11am. Wolfeboro, NH, Sun 7/14.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.. Greenland, NH, Thu 7/4–Sat 7/13.more

The Powwow is Coming!

Get in the Powwow spirit and come learn about this fun event. Then, attend the big event on 7/13. 9am. Warner, NH, Wed 7/10.more

Family Night at the Summit

How about eating while being on top of the world? This comes really close. 5:30pm. Newbury, NH, Thu 7/11.more

Woodstock’s 250th Anniversary Celebration

Woodstock is turning 250! Drop by and celebrate with ice cream, talent shows and much more! Woodstock, NH, Thu 7/11–Sun 7/14.more

The Androscoggin Source to the Sea Trek

Join other paddling enthusiasts on this not-so-short trip. There are many joining points. Hit their link to learn more! Errol, NH, Fri 7/12–Sat 7/20.more

Warren Old Home Days

So there will be 2 days of fireworks and a parade in Warren. If you’re around, go to this festival! Warren, NH, Fri 7/12–Sun 7/14.more

Monster Mud Run

Let’s do this quick, it’s 5K of obstacles and fun challenges for the people participating. 8am. Lincoln, NH, Sat 7/13.more

Model T Day at The Ice House Museum

So why does this one have skis? See real old-timey Model T Fords! 9am-1pm. New London, NH, Sat 7/13.more

Artists Weekend at the Fells

Gardens. Painters. Painters painting gardens. Visitors. Painters. Visitors watching painters. Painters painting the visitors watching painters. And of course you can buy art and there’s a free reception at 3pm Sunday. Newbury, NH, Sat 7/13–Sun 7/14.more

Annual Dog Day at Settlers’ Green

A full day dedicated to dogs. There’s going to be a kissing booth, but I’m not sure which kind. 11am. North Conway, NH, Sat 7/13.more

Lost River Gorge Evening Lantern Tour

See Lost River under a new light, the light of lanterns. This nigh tour ends with a gathering around the campfire. At dusk. Reservations required. North Woodstock, NH, Sat 7/13.more

Powwow at Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum

This festival offers drumming, dance, performance, and kid’s crafts. It’s small, like, it’s really small — I’ve been. But smaller festivals often have more spirit and are more fun. If you happen to be in New Hampshire, stop by. Pow wows are awesome. Warner, NH, Sat 7/13–Sun 7/14.more

Conference on Poetry at The Frost Place

Become a better poet for $145 a day, or $1,450 for the whole thing. WHAT? Registration required. Franconia, NH, Sun 7/14–Sat 7/20.more

Family Fun Day in the White Mountains

It’s a fun family day, but they don’t say what you can do in there. Well, I guess mountains are fun by themselves, anyways. Lincoln, NH, Sun 7/14.more

ConnectiCon

This geeky convention features anime, gaming, web comics, science fiction fantasy, and much more. This year, the voice of Winnie the Pooh will be attending. Hartford, CT, Thu 7/11–Sun 7/14.more

Sailfest w/ Fireworks

This festival features boat rides, live entertainment, tasty food and even fireworks. Most of it it’s free! New London, CT, Fri 7/12–Sun 7/14.more

Berry Fest at Lyman Orchards

Enjoy live music, games, hay-rides and much more. Of course, there will be berries for you to harvest. 10am. Middlefield, CT, Sat 7/13.more

Putnam’s ‘Riverfire’

Putnam’s ‘Riverfire’ returns to Rotary Park for 3 amazing nights this summer! On 7/13 featuring ‘Diva al Fresco’. Putnam, CT, Sat 7/13–Sat 9/7.more

Poetry and Prose

Enjoy the work of different poets and writers, in an outdoorsy setup. Or register and share your work with others. 6:30pm. Litchfield, CT, Mon 7/15.more

Straw Rocket Competition

This one sounds fun, but they don’t mention the time on the website. Windsor Locks, CT, Mon 7/15–Thu 7/18.more

Maine International Film Festival

More than 100 films, during 10 days. It seems you also get the chance to meet some of the director and actors. Waterville, ME, Fri 7/12–Sun 7/21.more

SUMMERFEST

Enjoy summer at East Millinocket. They have prepared cool events like a Halloween parade and the Firemen Hose Down. East Millinocket, ME, Thu 7/11–Sat 7/13.more

Great Northeastern War – Medievial Re-enactment

This medieval war re-enactment is a 2.8 hr drive from Boston but it draws over 1,000 people a year. This is a SCA event, so it’s historically accurate, unlike most medieval/Renaissance faires. There will be classes in archery and fencing, live music, dancing, kids activities, and festival merriment. Sounds fantastic! Hebron, ME, Thu 7/11–Sun 7/14.more

Oquossoc Strawberry Festival

Hmm, sounds like a big yard sale, but who can say no to strawberries? 10am-3pm. Rangeley, ME, Thu 7/11.more

Ossipee Valley Fair

Oh yeah, it’s the Ossippe Valley fair, with farmer Olympics, watermelon seed spitting and car shows! Hiram, ME, Thu 7/11–Sun 7/14.more

Flamingo Festival!

This festival includes several eating events, and a Giant Water Slide! It’s summer, let’s enjoy it. Southwest Harbor, ME, Fri 7/12–Mon 7/15.more

Moxie Festival

OK, they have fireworks, a parade, car shows, a powwow and a 5K race. And also, lots of Moxie. Lisbon, ME, Fri 7/12–Sun 7/14.more

Boat Building Festival

Building your own boat, in 2 and a half days sounds like lots of fun! Portland, ME, Fri 7/12–Sun 7/14.more

Western Maine Gem and Mineral Show

If you’re around Bethel, this might be a bit interesting. It seems it’s just a jewelry market. There’s a prize for attendees, valued at 1200 USD. Bethel, ME, Sat 7/13–Sun 7/14.more

July Evening Lantern Walk

Meet an 18Th century soldier on this nighttime historic tour. 8:30pm. Rain date next day. New Harbor, ME, Sat 7/13.more

Scottish Tattoo

There’s a Scottish Festival happening! These are always great fun. Prospect, ME, Sat 7/13.more

North Atlantic Blues Festival

Here’s one of those music festivals where you should drive up and stay the entire weekend. Rockland, ME, Sat 7/13–Sun 7/14.more

Maine Antique Power Asociation Display

See old engines running all day long. Or go enjoy the boat races at the Town Dock. Searsport, ME, Sat 7/13.more

Lobster Boat Races

Enjoy Maine’s version of NASCAR. Multiple races for you to watch. If anything else is going on, they don’t say on their website. Searsport, ME, Sat 7/13.more

Sundays in the Garden: Salt River

Bring a blanket or a chair, relax and enjoy this outdoor concert. It’s summer! South Berwick, ME, Sun 7/14.more

Central Maine Egg Festival

This festival offers carnival rides, live music, food, cooking contests and it even comes with an Egg-lympics! Pittsfield, ME, Mon 7/15–Sat 7/20.more

Bullets and Bangades

This exhibit shows how hard it was for Maine soldiers to fight on distant battlefield. This looks highly interesting and informative. 10am. Bangor, ME, Tue 7/16–Sat 7/20.more

Maine Potato Blossom Festival

Farmer Olympics are always fun to watch. I would not miss the fireworks and mashed potato wrestling. Parade on Sat 7/20 1pm. Fort Fairfield, ME, Sat 7/13–Sun 7/21.more

Middlebury Festival on the Green

They’re claiming this is ‘Vermont’s Favorite Festival’. Could be, it’s free outdoor music! Middlebury, VT, Sun 7/7–Sat 7/13.more

Basin Bluegrass Festival

Where’s my banjo? Now this is a proper music fest: a massive, outdoor jam that takes over an entire park! Brandon, VT, Thu 7/11–Sun 7/14.more

Stoweflake Annual Hot Air Balloon Festival

This Hot Air Balloon Fest seems like a good excuse to visit Vermont. Wait, do you even need an excuse? Stowe, VT, Fri 7/12–Sun 7/14.more

Solarfest

This one is 90 workshops on green topics, plus live music and a festival atmosphere. I wonder if the concerts at night are solar powered. Tinmouth, VT, Fri 7/12–Sun 7/14.more

Old Fashioned Band Concert & Ice Cream Social

Bring a chair, or a blanket. Sit down and enjoy the ice cream and live music. That’s what summer is about! Woodstock, VT, Fri 7/12.more

French Heritage Days in Vermont

Wow! Meet old-timey French re-enactors, see fencing demonstrations, antique vehicles, old timey games, French Canadian fiddling and Indian storytelling… lots of cultural fun! 10am. Vergennes, VT, Sat 7/13.more

Dreamcatchers Workshop

Learn how to make Dreamcatchers, for $75, that is. Woodstock, VT, Sat 7/13.more

Lake Champlain Challenge Race

This is a boat race, motor or hand powered. The course is 3 miles long. With museum ticket you also get access to the race. 9:30am. Vergennes, VT, Sun 7/14.more

Vermont and the Civil War

Meet famous historian Howard Coffin, who will be addressing several aspects of Civil War. 3pm. Windsor, VT, Sun 7/14.more

Outdoor Theatre & More

Outdoor Theatre & More – click map above to set region	Mon 7/8	Tue 7/9	Wed 7/10	Thu 7/11	Fri 7/12	Sat 7/13	Sun 7/14	Mon 7/15
Burlington Children’s ShowsBurlington, MA Mondays 6:30pm on town common, Thursdays 1pm at Simonds Park. Various, 781-270-1695.	M			R				M
Longfellow House Family SundaysCambridge, MA Times vary, but they usually start at noon. Longfellow House, 105 Brattle St, 617-876-4491.							S
Salsa in the ParkBoston, MA Mon 6pm. Blackstone Community Center	M							M
Free outdoor folk dancingLexington, MA Tues: Copley Square 7:30-9:30pm; Sat: 8-10pm Harvard Square. Sat 7/13 Depot Square 7-9pm and Sun 8/4 2-4pm. Various		T				S
Sunday Parkland GamesCambridge, MA 3:30-6pm. The parklands along Memorial Drive near the Weeks Footbridge							S
Charles River Conservancy Parkland GamesAllston, MA 3:30pm. Memorial Drive at JFK Street							S
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.			W	R	F	S
Plays in the Park (for kids)Boston, MA 11:45am and 1:30pm. Georges Island, 617-223-8666.					F
Free outdoor folk dancingBoston, MA 7:30pm. Copley Square		T
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	M	T	W	R	F		S	M
Commonwealth Shakepeare (Boston Common)Boston, MA The Two Gentlemen of Verona. 7/6, 7/8-7/12: 8pm; 7/7,21,28: 7pm. 8/14,15,17: 8:30pm, 8/18: 1pm 7/23-7/27: 8pm Plus 7/27 2pm. Parkman Bandstand, Boston Common	M	T	W	R	F		S	M
Apollinaire in the Park presents: The Caucasian Chalk CircleChelsea, MA 7:30pm. Mary O’Malley Park, Waterfront, 617-887-2336.			W	R	F	S	S
Concord PlayersConcord, MA 4pm. 1 hour version of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Free. Concord Free Public Library, 129 Main Street						S	S
Summer Children’s ShowsNorth Andover, MA Tues&Thurs 10am. Town Common		T		R
Theater on the Green & Family Concerts @ ReadingReading, MA Kids theatre Wed, 3-4pm. Bandstand at Memorial Park, 781-942-9075.			W
A Midsummer Night’s DreamBeverly, MA 4pm. Beverly, Fall River, and Easton						S	S
Broadway on the BerkshiresLenox, MA 5pm. Tina Packer Playhouse	M
WaterfireProvidence, RI This is an spectacular water and fire event that lights up three rivers in Rhode Island (2/31 event is a bit smaller than the usual). shortly after sunset. Providence Place, 401 751-1221.						S
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.				R	F	S	S
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	M	T	W	R	F	S	S	M
Summer Theatre Festival at Waveny ParkCanaan, CT 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.				R	F	S
Fireworks at Ocean Beach ParkNew London, CT Different times.						S
Fireworks In The SquareOld Orchard Beach, ME Thursdays 9:45pm approx. The Pier, 2 Old Orchard St				R
Shakespeare in the ParkKennebunk, ME Thursdays-Fridays 7pm, Saturdays 2 and 7pm. Lafayette Park, Storer St, 646-360-3260.				R	F	S
Momentum Theatre TroupeWoodstock, VT 2013:4pm. United Universalist Church					F

Outdoor Movies

Outdoor Movies – click map above to set region	Mon 7/8	Tue 7/9	Wed 7/10	Thu 7/11	Fri 7/12	Sat 7/13	Sun 7/14	Mon 7/15
Christopher Columbus Park Sunday Night MoviesBoston, MA Time TBA. Christopher Columbus Park, North End, 718-639-6002.							S
Screen on the GreenCambridge, MA Performance at 7pm, then movie. Various parks, 617-349-6200.			W
Neighborhood Night at the MoviesWoburn, MA 8pm. Various parks						S		M
Family Flick NightsBraintree, MA 6-10:30pm. French’s Common			W
WBZ Free Friday Flicks at the Hatch ShellBoston, MA sunset. 47 David G Mugar Way, 617-787-7200.					F
Magic 106.7 Family Film FestivalBoston, MA Just after sunset. South garden at the Prudential Center						S
City of Somerville Annual Movie SeriesSomerville, MA Just after sunset. Various locations, 617-666-3311.				R
Summer in the City at the Boston Harbor HotelBoston, MA Dusk. 70 Rowes Wharf, 617-439-7000.					F
Burlington Movies on the CommonBurlington, MA Dusk.			W
Movie Nights at the BeachRevere, MA Thursdays (except 7/19), DJ 6 pm, movies at dusk. Revere Beach, 781-286-8190.				R
Movies Under the StarsFalmouth, MA Dusk. Peg Noonan Park, Main Street, 508-540-7724, 508-487-3424.			W
Free Movie Mondays @ Museums on the GreenFalmouth, MA Mondays 7 pm. Museums on the Green	M							M
Sand Jam & Family Movie NightsFairfield, CT Dance 6:30, movies begin at dark (8:30 approx.). Jennings Beach					F
Friday Night Movies, Rocky HillRocky Hill, CT 6:30pm. Veterans Memorial Amphitheater (Back of Elm Ridge Park)					F
Beach Blanket Movie at SunsetNew London, CT Sunset.		T
Summer Outdoor MoviesNorwalk, CT 6pm. Shady Beach						S
Summer Concerts on the CommonNorwood, MA 7-9pm rain or shine. Town Common							S
Summer Movie in the ParkHopkinton, NH 8:30pm or sundown. Houston Park, 603-746-3170.						S
Movies in the ParkWolfeboro, NH Dusk (rain date is Saturday). Foss Field (On Soccer Field by Back Bay)					F
Movies in Prescott ParkPortsmouth, NH dusk. Prescott Park	M							M
Movies on the GreenNorth Conway, NH 7pm. Settlers Green Outlet, Rt 16, 603-356-7031 x10.		T
Monday Night Movies on the BeachHampton Beach, NH dusk, dates to be confirmed. near the playground	M							M
Dive-In MovieNashua, NH 8pm. Centennial Pool / Crown Hill Pool	M
Salem Movie in the ParkSalem, MA 7-8:30pm. Various parks						S
Eco-themed Free Film Series, EssexEssex, MA Wednesday evenings, time TBA. Cox Reservation, Greenbelt Association, 82 Eastern Avenue			W
Movies in the ParkGardner, MA 8pm. Rain date 7 days after. Monument park, 978-632-1900.					F
Movie on the BeachWesterly, RI 6pm. 1 Bluff Ave, 401-584-7000.							S
Movies on the Roof DeckNewport, RI 8:30pm. Vanderbilt Grace Hotel, 41 Mary St			W
Movies on the BlockProvidence, RI Thursdays at dusk. Westminster St at Union St				R
Movies on the beachWesterly, RI Tuesdays 8:30pm. Atlantic Beach Park, 401-596-7761 or 401-348-2597.		T
Weymouth Summer Outdoor MoviesWeymouth, MA 6:30pm 8/22 Lane Beach. Ralph Talbot Amphitheatre next to Town Hall, 781-682-6124.				R
Movies at Hingham ShipyardHingham, MA 7pm. Hingham Shipyard				R
Children’s Movie NightNorton, MA Saturdays 7:30pm. Winslow Farm, 37 Eddy Street						S
Movies with the StarsMansfield, MA Times vary, check town website. South Common		T
Movies in the ParkMarion, MA Times vary between 7:45 and 8:45. Island Wharf			W
Ben & Jerry’s Summer Movie FestivalWaterbury, VT dusk. 1281 Waterbury-Stowe Rd, 802-862-9620.						S
Splash TheaterKillington, VT 7pm. Johnson Recreation Center Pool			W

Outdoor Concerts

Outdoor Music – click map above to set region	Mon 7/8	Tue 7/9	Wed 7/10	Thu 7/11	Fri 7/12	Sat 7/13	Sun 7/14	Mon 7/15
Downtown Boston Brass strolling musiciansBoston, MA 12-2pm. Downtown Crossing			W		F
Club Passim Summer Concert SeriesCambridge, MA 12-1pm. 47 Palmer St.			W
Downtown Crossing Block PartiesBoston, MA 5-8pm. Downtown Crossing				R
Summer Music Series in Norman Leventhal ParkBoston, MA 12-2pm. Post Office Square, 617-482-2139.		T		R
Kendall Square Concert SeriesCambridge, MA Thursdays at noon except 7/16, 8/6, 8/27 4:30 p. 300 Athenaeum Street, 617 577-7354.				R
Winthrop Summer ConcertsWinthrop, MA 7:30pm. Ingleside Park, 617-846-8243.				R
Concerts in the Courtyard at Boston Public LibraryBoston, MA Fridays 12:30pm. Central Library in Copley Square, 617-536-5400.					F
Titus Sparrow Park Summer Concert SeriesBoston, MA Wednesdays 6:30pm. Titus Sparrow Park, South End, 617-918-5289.			W
Special Live Concerts at Boston Harbor HotelBoston, MA Mondays to Thursdays: 6-10pm, Fridays 4:30pm. Rowes Wharf, Boston Harbor Hotel	M	T	W	R	F			M
Boston Harbor Islands Jazz SundaysBoston, MA Sundays 12pm & 1pm. Spectacle Island							S
Berklee Jazz on Spectacle IslandBoston, MA 12pm – 1pm, check schedule. Spectacle Island, 617-223-8108.							S
Burlington Summer ConcertsBurlington, MA Tuesdays 6:30pm. Town Common		T
Summer Concert Series at DedhamDedham, MA 7pm. Endicott Estate Lawn, 781-329-9118.			W
MFA Concerts in the CourtyardBoston, MA 7:30pm. Museum of Fine Arts, 617-369-3189.			W
Summer Music and Movies SeriesJamaica Plain, MA 6pm. except 7/28, 7:30 August location: Allerton Overlook, Olmsted Park, Brookline. Pinebank, Jamaica Pond							S
Heritage Festivals / Dancing in the ParkNewton, MA Sun 7-8:30pm, Wed 6:15-8pm dancing, music. Various							S
Reading “Touch of Class” Family ConcertsReading, MA Sun 6:30-8pm except 8/4: 6-7:30pm. Town Hall Common							S
Emerald Necklace Conservancy Summer SundaysJamaica Plain, MA 6pm except 7/28 7:30pm.							S
In Tune with MedfordMedford, MA Tuesday 5:30pm. City Hall Plaza, 781-396-5500.		T
ParkARTS Citywide Neighborhood ConcertsBoston, MA 7pm. except 8/5, 5pm. Various		T
Wright’s Pond Family ConcertsMedford, MA Tuesdays 5:30pm. Wright’s Pond		T
Summer Sunset Concert SeriesCanton, MA tues 7-9pm. The Village Shoppes Canton, 95 Washington St		T
Wrights Pond Family ConcertsMedford, MA Tuesdays 5:30pm. Wrights Pond		T
Summer Concert Series at CantonCanton, MA Wed 6:30pm. Canton High School, 781-821-5030.			W
Brookline Summer Concert SeriesBrookline, MA 6pm. Emerson Park			W
Summer Stroll Concert SeriesRoslindale, MA Thursday 6pm. Adams Park, Washington St, 617-635-3911.				R
Tito Puente Latin Music SeriesBoston, MA 7pm. Various locations				R
Gardner Museum Nights / After HoursBoston, MA 5pm. 280 The Fenway, 617-566-1401.				R
Zumix ConcertsBoston, MA Piers Park 6pm, except 9/1: 3pm. Piers Park or Bremen St. Park							S
Sunday Concert Series at RevereRevere, MA 6pm. American Legion lawn, 281 Broadway							S
Music at the Manse Concert SeriesConcord, MA 2pm. The Old Manse, 269 Monument Street, 978-369-3909.							S
Hudson Summer Concerts – Wood ParkHudson, MA Wednesdays 6:30pm. Wood Park, Park Street			W
Sundays in Coggshall ParkFitchburg, MA Sundays 2pm. Coggshall Park, 978/345-9550.							S
Hopkinton Concerts on the CommonHopkinton, MA 5pm. Town Common							S
Concerts on the Common, FraminghamFramingham, MA 6:30pm. Village Green at Framingham Center, 508-532-5960 ask for “Building Services”-.					F
Summer Concerts on the Common, NorwoodNorwood, MA 7pm. Town Common, Washington St & Nahatan St							S
Lexington Bicentennial Band Summer Concert SeriesLexington, MA 7:15pm. Hastings Park Bandstand, Worthen Road at Old Mass Ave, 781-862-0500 x707.		T
Wellesley’s Free Concert SeriesWellesley, MA 7pm. Town Hall Green			W
Summer Concerts at WellesleyWellesley, MA 7pm. Town Hall Green, 781-235-2370.			W
Dover Summer Concert SeriesDover, MA 7pm. Dover Town Common		T
Summer Concert Series at SudburySudbury, MA 2013:7pm. Haskell Field, 979-639-2356.	M							M
Town of Lincoln Summer ConcertsLincoln, MA 6pm. , 781-259-0784.			W
Concerts on the CommonFitchburg, MA 6-8pm. Upper Common			W
Art in the Parks, NeedhamNeedham, MA Thursdays at 7pm Rain location: Needham High School. Memorial Park, 781-455-7521.				R
Hudson Summer Concerts – Cellucci ParkHudson, MA Thursdays 12pm. Cellucci Park, 37 South Street				R
Summer Concert SeriesLexington, MA Fridays 6:30pm. Lexington Visitors Center, 1875 Massachusetts Ave., 781-862-2480-.					F
Concerts on the Common at BedfordBedford, MA 2-3pm. Town Common							S
Berklee Summer Series at Derby SquareSalem, MA 5-7pm. Derby Square						S
Sunday Concerts in the ShellBeverly, MA Thursdays 6-8pm. Lynch Park							S
Summer Concert Series, ManchesterManchester, MA 6pm.		T
Sundays in Patton ParkHamilton, MA 5pm. Patton Park, Rt 1A, 978-468-4818.							S
Lowell Summer Music SeriesLowell, MA 7:30pm. Boarding House Park					F	S
Concerts on the CommonBeverly, MA 6-8pm. Beverly Common				R
Summer Beach ConcertsLynn, MA 6-8pm except 7/3: 7-9pm. Red Rock Park on the beach at Lynn Shore Drive.				R
SurfSide Live! with FireworksSalisbury, MA 7:30. Salisbury Beach Center, 3 Broadway Street						S
Topsfield Concerts on the CommonTopsfield, MA Sundays 4-6pm. Town Common							S
Summer Concert Series at DanversDanvers, MA 6pm. Danvers Rotary Pavilion, 978-777-0001 x3094.	M		W					M
North Reading Concert/BBQ SeriesNorth Reading, MA BBQ 5pm, kids act 5:15pm, music 6:15pm. $3. Ipswich River Park			W
Castle Hill Summer Picnic ConcertsIpswich, MA Picnicking at 5pm, then concert 7-9pm. Not free. Castle Hill, 978-356-4351 x4015.				R
Summer Concert Series at PeabodyPeabody, MA 6-8pm. Mayor’s office, not recreation. Leather City Common, Lowell St, 978-538-5702.							S
Outdoor Concert at the Sampas PavillionLowell, MA Mondays 7pm. Sampas Pavilion	M							M
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.		T
Summer Band Concerts & Children’s ShowsNorth Andover, MA 6pm. Town Common							S
Concerts on the CommonWilmington, MA Wed 6:30-8pm. Town Common			W
Sundown Concerts at Fruitland MuseumsHarvard, MA 7:15pm. 102 Prospect Hill Road, 978-456-3924.				R
Concerts in the ParksGardner, MA 6pm. Monument Park						S
East Braintree Summer ConcertsBraintree, MA Tuesdays 6-8pm. If rain, Wed. Sunset Lake Gazebo, 781-794-8901.		T
Summer Concert Series at Sunset LakeBraintree, MA 6pm. Sunset Lake’s gazebo bandstand		T
Berklee Stars at South Shore ConservatoryHingham, MA 8pm. Carr Amphitheater, One Conservatory Drive					F
Wednesday Night ConcertsPlymouth, MA Wed 6:30-9:30pm. Pilgrim Memorial Park, Water Street			W
Summer Concert Series at Soule HomesteadMiddleboro, MA Not free.Shows start at 6pm. Rain or shine (if it rains they’ll go inside). 46 Soule Street						S
The Summer of BrewsterPlymouth, MA 6pm. Hedge House Lawn					F
Concerts on the Plymouth WaterfrontPlymouth, MA 2013:6:30pm. Pilgrim Memorial Park			W
Evenings Under the StarsHingham, MA Sat 7pm. Not free. Carr Amphitheater, One Conservatory Drive						S
Avon Town Gazebo ConcertsAvon, MA Wednesdays, 7:00-8:30pm. Town Common, 508-559-9461, 508-586-6580.			W
Concert on the Lawn at Thomas Crane LibraryQuincy, MA 7-8pm. Thomas Crane Public Library, 617-376-1301.				R
Summer Concerts at WeymouthWeymouth, MA July,6:30pm. August, 8pm. Ralph Talbot Amphitheatre, next to Town Hall				R
Plymouth Library Lawn ConcertPlymouth, MA 1-2pm.except 7/13, 2-3pm.				R		S
Mayor’s Summer Concert Series at BrocktonBrockton, MA 4pm. 35 Christy’s Place, Recreation 508-580-7860.				R
Live Music at the Hingham ShipyardHingham, MA 2013:Thursdays & Fridays at 7pm. Hingham Shipyard				R	F
Music at Hingham ShipyardHingham, MA 7pm. Hingham Shipyard					F
Summer Concert Series at Marshfield- “FinalizingMarshfield, MA 6pm except 7/21, 5pm. Town Green or Proprietors Green							S
Summer Concert Series at DartmouthDartmouth, MA 6:30-8:30pm. $5. Apponagansett Park			W		F
Foxboro Jaycees ConcertsFoxboro, MA 7-9pm. Foxboro Common				R
Westport Rivers Winery Concert SeriesWestport, MA 6pm. 417 Hixbridge Rd, 508-636-3423.					F
Musical Mondays at FeatherstoneMartha’s Vinyard, MA 6:30pm. Featherstone	M							M
Sharon Bands Summer Concert SeriesSharon, MA Various. Various Locations			W				S
Summer Concerts at Children’s BeachNantucket, MA 6-7:30pm. Children’s Beach							S
Lakeside Concert SeriesSharon, MA Wed 7pm, Sun 3pm. Memorial Park Beach Bandstand, Lake Massapoag, 781-784-1530.			W				S
Norton Public Library Summer Concert SeriesNorton, MA 7:30pm. Norton Library, 68 E. Main St., 508-285-0265.		T
Blackstone Valley Community Concert BandWorcester, MA Various times & locations. Various							S
Hopedale Summer Band Concert SeriesHopedale, MA 7pm. , 508-473-8439.			W
Out to Lunch Summer Concert Series & Farmers MarketWorcester, MA Thursdays 11-2pm. Worcester Common, 508-799-1400 x3.				R
Family Night at the BandstandMilford, MA 6:30pm. Milford Town Park, Congress St at Walnut Street, 508-478-5924.		T
ABMI Concerts on the GrassBellingham, MA 2013:7-9pm. 7/31, 8/7, 8/13 at Mendon Town Beach. Bellingham Town Common			W
ABMI Concerts on the GrassMendon, MA Wed 7pm, 7/31-8/14 6:30pm at Mendon town beach. Bellingham town common			W
Sterling Summer ConcertsSterling, MA Mon&Wed 6-8pm. Memorial Park	M		W					M
Alternatives’ Summer Concert SeriesWhitinsville, MA Thursdays 6:00pm. Alternatives’ Whitin Mill Plaza, 50 Douglas Road, 508-266-6502.				R
MA Symphony Orchestra Summer Family ConcertWorcester, MA Various evening times. Various Locations						S
Wed Eves at the West Brookfield BandstandWest Brookfield, MA Wednesdays 7/10-8/7. West Brookfield Bandstand, 774-200-3638.			W
Summer Concert SeriesNorthborough, MA Thursdays 6-8pm. Ellsworth-McAfee Park, Rt. 135				R
Elm Park Summer Concert SeriesWorcester, MA Thursdays 6:30pm. Elm Park, Highland Street at Park Avenue				R
Massachusetts Symphony Summer Concert SeriesWorcester, MA 7pm. Institute Park						S
Summer Sounds Concert SeriesWestfield, MA 2013:6-8pm. Stanley Park’s Beveridge Pavilion Annex, 413-572-1260.							S
Family Concert Series at West SpringfieldWest Springfield, MA 7-8:30pm, except 7/4. Various			W	R
Sunday Night Concerts at WestfieldWestfield, MA 6-8pm except 7/7. Stanley Park							S
Musical Moments In Amelia’s GardenWestfield, MA Tuesdays 6:30pm. 21 South Broad Street		T
Easthampton Arts in the ParkEasthampton, MA Fridays 6:30-8pm. Millside Park, 2 Ferry St					F
Summer Band Concerts at ChicopeeChicopee, MA 6:30 or 7pm. Aldenville Commons or Szot tennis court, 413-594-3481.		T	W	R			S
Wednesday Evening ConcertsWestfield, MA 6pm. Beveridge Pavilion Annex, 413-568-9312 x100.							S
Positively Holyoke Summer Concert SeriesHolyoke, MA 6-8pm. Holyoke Heritage State Park, 221 Appleton St			W
Stearns Square Concert SeriesSpringfield, MA 6pm, more dates TBA. Stearns Square, 413-781-1591.				R
Coop Concerts & Sundays in the ParkGreenfield, MA 6-8pm. Greenfield Energy Park, 413-774-9949.				R
Concerts at Windsor LakeNorth Adams, MA 6:30pm.Rain cancells. Windsor Lake, 413-664-6180.			W
Concerts at the ClarkWilliamstown, MA Various times. 225 South St., 413-458-2303.		T					S
Summer Concert Series at South HadleySouth Hadley, MA Thursdays 6:30pm. Town Common				R
Look Park ConcertsFlorence, MA Tuesdays kids performances at 10am. Pines Theater, Look Park, 413-584-5457.		T
Great Barrington BandstandGreat Barrington, MA Fridays 5:30-7pm.And 8/31: 10am and 2pm.					F
Summer of Love ConcertsOnset, MA Wednesdays 6:30pm. Onset Bandshell			W
Concerts on the Lawn at the LibraryBourne, MA 7pm. 19 Sandwich Rd, 508-759-0644.			W
Summer Concert Series – OstervilleOsterville, MA Between 6 and 7pm. Library Lawn			W
TDBank Summer Concerts- YarmouthWest Yarmouth, MA 6-7:30pm. Bandstand at Parkers River Beach on South Shore Drive, 508-778-1008.	M							M
TDBank Summer Concerts – DennisDennis, MA 6pm. Village Green	M							M
TDBank Summer Concerts – HarwichHarwich, MA 6-7:30pm. Brooks Park Band Stand, Harwich Center, Oak St, 508-432-3622.	M							M
TDBank Summer Concerts – HyannisHyannis, MA Tue 6-7:30pm. Aselton Park		T
TDBank Summer Concerts – ChathamChatham, MA Wed 6-7:30pm. Kate Gould Park			W
Concerts in the Park at Buzzards BayBuzzards Bay, MA 6:30-8:30pm. Buzzards Bay Park at the Gazebo				R
TDBank Summer Concerts – MashpeeMashpee, MA Thu 6-7:30pm. Mashpee Commons				R
TDBank Summer Concerts – SandwichSandwich, MA 6-7:30pm. Heritage Museum and Gardens					F
TDBank Summer Concerts – FalmouthFalmouth, MA Fri 6-7:30pm. Peg Noonan Park, Main St, 508-362-0066.					F
TDBank Summer Concerts – OrleansOrleans, MA Thu 6-7:30pm. Nauset Beach				R
Sunset Music SeriesNewport, RI Different times, venues and $.			W		F
Friday Night Concert SeriesProvidence, RI 7:30pm. Waterplace Park					F
Music for a Summer NightWarwick, RI 6:30pm. Warwick City Hall, 3275 Post Road				R
North Kingstown Concert SeriesNorth Kingstown, RI Tuesdays 7pm, Thursdays 6:30pm. Various		T		R
Downtown Sundown SeriesProvidence, RI 7pm (Except 6/22 4pm). Roger Williams Natl Memorial, 282 North Main St						S
Monday Night Summer Concerts at Marina ParkSouth Kingstown, RI 6:30 Times and dates subject to change. Marina Park		T
Summer Concert at Rose Larisa ParkEast Providence, RI Thursdays 6pm. Rose Larisa Park, Bullocks Point Avenue, 401-435-7511.				R
Concerts Under the ElmsProvidence, RI 6:30, $10.				R
Free Summer Concert SeriesLincoln, RI 6pm. Chase Farm, 667 Great Rd						S
Family Night Concert SeriesNewport, RI 6pm. Easton’s Beach, 401-845-5810.		T
Watch Hill Summer Concert SeriesWesterly, RI Tuesdays 6pm (8/27 rain date). Village Green, 401-596-7909.		T
Free Sunday Summer Concert SeriesCentral Falls, RI 1pm-3pm with more dates TBA. Various Locations, 401-727-7490.							S
Summer Concert SeriesJamestown, RI 6:30-8pm. Memorial Square, 401-423-7260.							S
Conventry Summer Night Concert SeriesCoventry, RI 6pm. Paine Field, 1277 Main St							S
City Hall Concert SeriesPawtucket, RI 6pm. City Hall Ampitheatre							S
Blues on the Beach & Monday Night JamsWesterly, RI 6pm. Westerly Town Beach, 365 Atlantic Avenue	M		W					M
Summer Concert Series at Warwick, RIWarwick, RI 6:30-8pm. Various parks, 401-738-2000 x6504.			W
South County Commons Outdoor Summer Concert SeriesSouth Kingstown, RI 6-8pm.				R
Music All Around Town at Cranston, RICranston, RI 6:30pm. William Hall Library, 1825 Broad St				R
Slater Park Concert SeriesPawtucket, RI Thu 6-7:30pm. Slater Park				R
Sunapee Harbor Concert SeriesSunapee, NH 5-7pm. Flanders Stage, 603-763-4940 x210.						S
Keene Music FestivalKeene, NH Various times.						S
Concert SeriesWaterville Valley, NH Various times. Various						S
Merrimack Concert AssociationMerrimack, NH 6:30pm. Abbie Griffin Park Bandstand			W
Haddad Bandstand Concerts on Sargent CommonNew London, NH No time listed. , 603-526-4821.					F
Concert Series on the GreenAmherst, NH 6:30pm. Village Green		T
Gorham Summer Concert SeriesGorham, NH 6:30pm. Gorham Common		T
Henniker Summer Concert SeriesHenniker, NH 7pm. Bandstand, Community Park, Main St.		T
Saint-Gaudens Summer Concert SeriesCornish, NH 2pm (Except 6/22 at 6:30pm). Little Studio, Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site							S
Summer in the Street – PortsmouthPortsmouth, NH 5:30pm. Pleasant Street						S
Summer Concerts at Concord, NHConcord, NH 7pm. Various		T		R
Gilford Community Band Concert SeriesGilford, NH 7:30pm (Except 8/24 8pm). Gilford Village Field Weeks Bandstand			W
Talent Search Night at Canobie Lake ParkSalem, NH Call for times. Canobie Lake Park, 603.893.3506.				R
Bandstand ConcertsHampton Falls, NH 6:30pm. Town Common				R
Town of Woodstock Free Concert SeriesNorth Woodstock, NH 6:30-8:30pm,except 7/4, 7-8:30pm, and 7/13: 5-7:00pm and 8-11:00pm. Soldier’s Park, 603-745-8752.						S
Saturday Night Concerts in Alton BayAlton, NH Saturdays 7pm (except 7/3). Alton Bay Bandstand						S
Sunapee Harbor Concert SeriesSunapee, NH Saturdays 5pm. Flanders Stage, 603-763-4940.						S
Newport Town Common Concert SeriesNewport, NH Sundays 6pm. Town Common, 603-863-1510.							S
River House Restaurant Concert SeriesPortsmouth, NH 7pm. Prescot Park, Marcy St at Mechanic St, 603-436-2848.			W
Friends of Stark Park Concert SeriesManchester, NH Various times, Sundays 2-4pm.							S
Mondays on Lebanon CommonLebanon, NH Thu 7:30pm. Rain location: Lebanon Senior Center. Colburn Park	M							M
Concert on the Common Summer Music SeriesRochester, NH Tue 7pm. Rochester Common, 603-332-4120.		T
Sounds on the Souhegan Summer Concert SeriesMilford, NH 7-8:30pm. If rain, Town Hall. Emerson Park			W
Savina Hartwell Memorial Free Summer ConcertTilton, NH 6-8:30pm. Tilton lsland Park, 603-286-3000.							S
Sundays in Riverway ParkContoocook, NH Sundays 3pm. Lewellen Bandstand in Riverway Park							S
Cochecho Arts FestivalDover, NH Thursdays 12pm. Henry Law Park					F
Sea Shell Stage at Hampton BeachHampton Beach, NH 7-9:30pm.Concerts and live entertainment every day at 7pm.	M	T	W	R	F	S	S	M
Summer Concert SeriesHancock, NH 7-8:30pm. If rain, in church. Gazebo, 603-525-4441.				R
Music by the Sea Outdoor Concert SeriesRye, NH 6-8pm. $8. Seacoast Science Center, Rt 1A				R
Field of Dreams ConcertsSalem, NH 6:30pm. Field of Dreams				R
Arts Jubilee at Cranmore ResortNorth Conway, NH Thursdays 6pm. Cranmore Ski Resort				R
Ocean Beach Park Music SeriesNew London, CT Variety of cruise nights, magic, live music. Ocean Beach Park	M		W	R	F	S		M
Music on the GreenSouthington, CT 7pm. Downtown Southington			W
Summer Concerts at IvesDanbury, CT 6pm. Ives Concert Park, 43 Lake Avenue Extension						S
Summer Concerts at the Sherman Green GazeboFairfield, CT Opening 3:00pm – July/Aug 7pm – Aug15-Aug29 6:30pm. Sherman Green Gazebo			W	R			S
Music Under the StarsShelton, CT No times on the website, whadya know. Gazebo, Huntington Green, 203-331-4120.			W
Summer Concert Series at Southbury, CTSouthbury, CT begin between 5 and 7pm. Various	M	T		R				M
Bloomfield Summer Concerts on the GreenBloomfield, CT Thursdays 7pm. Bloomfield Town Hall Green, 860-243-2923.				R
West Haven Summer ConcertsWest Haven, CT Fridays 7-9pm. Old Grove Park / West Haven Green					F
City Center Concerts on the GreenDanbury, CT 7pm. CityCenter					F	S
Concerts in the ParkThompson, CT 7pm. Riverside Park					F
Manchster Bandshell SeriesManchester, CT 7pm.	M		W		F			M
Music Under the StarsNorth Haven, CT 7pm. Town Green		T
Summer Concerts at TrumbullTrumbull, CT 7pm. Town Hall Gazebo		T
Summer Concert Series at TorringtonTorrington, CT 7pm. Coe Memorial Park, Civic Center, 860-489-2274.		T			F
Summer SoundWaves Concert SeriesGroton, CT 6pm. Esker Point Beach				R
Summer Nights by Harbor Lights Concert SeriesMilford, CT 7pm. Rotary Pavilion at Fowler Field, 203-878-0681.					F
Summer Concert Series at ThomastonThomaston, CT 7pm. Seth Thomas Park, South Main St	M							M
Norwalk Parks Concert ScheduleNorwalk, CT Varios times, check schedule. Calf Pasture Beach, 203-854-7806.			W
Watertown’s Music at the Park Summer ConcertsWatertown, CT 7pm. Veterans’ Memorial Park, 570 Nova Scotia Hill Road			W
Branford Jazz on the Green SeriesBranford, CT 6:30pm. Branford Town Green				R
Summer Concert Series at Unionville, CTUnionville, CT 7pm. Alice Clover Pinney Park, School St				R
Summer Concert Series at the Mill Pond Park GazeboNewington, CT 6:30pm. Mill Pond Park				R
Summer Concert at Dickinson ParkNewtown, CT 6:30pm. Dickinson Memorial Park				R
Summer Concert SeriesRocky Hill, CT 6:30pm. Veterans Memorial Amphitheater, Elm Ridge Park, 860-258-2772.				R
Town Band ConcertsGlastonbury, CT 7pm. Hubbard Green							S
Summer Music FestivalNew Britain, CT 7pm. Walnut Hill Park, Darius Miller Memorial Band Shell	M		W					M
Levitt PavilionWestport, CT 7:00pm. 40 Jesup Road			W	R	F		S
Woodbridge Summer Concert SeriesWoodbridge, CT 6-8pm. Gazebo, 4 Meetinghouse Lane		T
Summer Concert Series at BristolBristol, CT 7pm. Rockwell Park		T
Hamden Summer Concert SeriesHamden, CT 7:30. Torn Center Park					F
Hamden Art Commission Free Summer Concert SeriesHamden, CT Fridays 7:30pm. Town Center Park at Meadowbrook, 2761 Dixwell Ave, 203-287-2546.					F
Concerts on the GreenMadison, CT Various times.							S
Summer Music SundaysMystic, CT Sundays 5pm.							S
Summer SoundsMiddletown, CT 7:00 pm. Union Park, South Green, 860-343-6620.		T
Tuesday Concert SeriesMontville, CT Tuesdays, 6pm. Camp Oakdale Pavilion, 860-848-3030 x322.		T
Glastonbury Riverfront Music FestivalGlastonbury, CT 7-9pm. Riverfront Park			W
Twilight TunesWallingford, CT Wed 7-8:30pm. Wallingford Parade Grounds			W
Summer “Best Bet” Music FestivalGlastonbury, CT 7pm. Field behind the Riverfront Community Center on Welles Street			W
Summer Concert Series at Greenwich, CTGreenwich, CT 7:15pm except 7/28/, 8/25 7:00pm. Roger Sherman Baldwin Park, 203-861-6100.			W
Concert on the Green at Windsor, CTWindsor, CT 7-9pm. Town Green				R
Summer Fun Free Concerts at MCCMansfield, CT 6:30-8pm. If rain, inside the Community Center. “Family concert” sounds like just for kids. Community Center Green				R
NewAlliance Bank Concert SeriesClinton, CT 6:30pm. Pierson School, Route 1., (860) 669-3889.				R
Sounds of SummerEast Hartford, CT Thursdays 6pm. Town Green, 1047 Main St				R
Davis Park Concert SeriesKillingly, CT 6-7:30pm. Davis Park				R
Dixieland Jazz Band Concerts on the SoundGreenwich, CT Departs dock at 4pm, returns 6pm. Island Beach Ferry							S
Outdoor Market and ConcertBangor, ME 6pm. Pickering Square				R
Kennebunk Weekly Concerts in the ParkKennebunk, ME 6:30pm. Lafayette Park, Storer St.			W
Summer Concerts at Norcross PointWinthrop, ME 2-4pm. Off Bowdoin/Memorial							S
Yarmouth Summer Art SeriesYarmouth, ME Various times. Royal River Park			W					M
Summer Concert Series at Wells Harbor ParkWells, ME 6:30pm. Wells Harbor Park						S
Poland Spring Annual Summer Concert SeriesPoland Spring, ME 7:00pm. 37 Preservation Way	M							M
Mill Creek Park Summer ConcertsSouth Portland, ME 6:30pm. Mill Creek Park, 207-767-7650.			W
York Beach Concert SeriesYork, ME 7-9pm. Ellis Park, York Beach, 207-363-1040.			W		F	S	S
Summer in the Parks ConcertsPortland, ME Wed 7:30pm at Western Prom Park, Thu 12:30pm (thru Aug 8) at Deering Oaks Park. Western Prom Park (mostly)			W	R
L.L. Bean Summer in the Park Concert SeriesFreeport, ME Saturdays 7:30pm. Discovery Park						S
Island Pond’s Friday Night LiveIsland Pond, VT 6pm.					F
Brown Bag Concert SeriesWoodstock, VT 12pm. Woodstock Village Green (except 7/18 at Woodstock Town Hall Theatre)				R
Saturdays Under the Stars – Summer Concert SeriesStratton, VT 6pm. Stratton Mountain Ski Resort, 802-297-4FUN.						S
Sunday Concerts on the Green, DanvilleDanville, VT Sundays 7pm.							S
Thursday Night Summer Concerts on the GreenManchester Center, VT Not free. 7pm at Riley Center for the Arts/ 7:30pm at Arkell Pavilion. Town Green, 802-362-2100.				R				M
River Road Summer Concert SeriesKillington, VT 6pm. Sherburne Memorial Library				R

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