Events INSIDER: July 15-23, 2013

07/15/13 by Johnny Monsarrat

Johnny’s Picks

Revere Beach Sand Sculpting Festival

Also not to be missed is this beach festival I’ve been to three times! Professionals come to make enormous sand sculptures during the week, and there are sculpting lessons, vendors, and live music Fri-Sun. Fireworks Saturday night! Revere, MA, Fri 7/19–Sun 7/21.more

Forest Hills Lantern Festival

Honor the memory of your loved ones, or just enjoy the great view this event creates! 6pm FREE! Boston, MA, Thu 7/18.more

Kite Flying on Spectacle Island

Make this kite festival an excuse to visit the Boston Harbor Islands. It’s free, limited to 1 kite per family. Saturdays 1:30pm. Boston, MA, Sat 6/22–Sat 8/31.more

Dock Party

I love this! It’s an outdoor dance by the water on the Esplanade. What kind of music, though, swing or techno? 6:30-10:30pm. Boston, MA, Thu 7/18.more

American Car & Truck Day

There’s another car show this week at the Larz Anderson Auto Museum, the best metro museum you’ve never been to. It’s outdoors, it’s a lot of fun, and heck — this week it’s All-American! 10am-2pm. Brookline, MA, Sun 7/21.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

Festival Betances (Latino Festival)

The oldest Latino festival in New England is free, with a procession, music, and dancing. So how religious is this? I like words like ‘parade’, not ‘procession’. 6pm. Boston, MA, Fri 7/19.more

Somerville ArtBeat

If it weren’t for Boston and Cambridge, Somerville could be the arts center of Massachusetts. This annual art festival features 100+ art booths and two performance stages. Somerville, MA, Fri 7/19–Sat 7/20.more

Verrill Farm Blueberry Pancake and Pie Eating Contest

Here’s another a pie-eating contest! This family farm hosts hayrides, live music, and pony rides, and I assume they have animals to pet. 9am-12pm. Concord, MA, Sat 7/20.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

Murder Mystery Dinner Theater

Join this dinner, and maybe, only MAYBE, discover who is the mysterious murderer that roams the place. 2013 6:30pm. West Brookfield, MA, Fri 7/19.more

Glasgow Lands Scottish Festival

One of my top 23 events of the year is this Scottish festival, because those who run it have SO much energy and pride. And you’ll find crazy competitions like throwing stones and hammers. 9am-5pm. Rain or shine. After party 9:30pm. Northampton, MA, Sat 7/20.more

Full Moon Twilight Hike & Bonfire

Here’s an excuse to hike the Berkshires: An evening trek with a bonfire! And entertainment. Repeats on 8/17, 9/21, 10/19, 11/16, 12/14. Richmond, MA, Sat 7/20.more

American Independence Festival

Find colonial games, with fireworks, a parade, and meet George Washington and other re-enacted figures! Also fife and drum music, a BBQ, cannon firing. Sounds great. 10am. Exeter, NH, Sat 7/20.more

Hillsboro Balloon Festival

Just 1.7 hrs from Boston, these hot air balloons draw 30,000 people! Find a tractor pull, carnival, tons of music and dance. Oh, and balloons! It’s always a good idea at these things to call in advance if you want a balloon ride! This year they have a skydivers show! Hillsborough, NH, Thu 7/18–Sun 7/21.more

Green River Festival (Balloon Festival)

They have three live music stages, crafts, food and beautiful hot-air balloons! Greenfield, MA, Sat 7/20–Sun 7/21.more

Newport Black Ships Festival

Rides on ships, ninja shows, anime presentations, Japanese drumming and much more! They even have sushi and sake tasting. Newport, RI, Thu 7/18–Sun 7/21.more

Oak Bluffs Monster Shark Tournament

You know that scene in Jaws (the movie) where boating guys all chase down the shark? Well, this event is different in two ways. First, it’s cleared by the U.S. Coast Guard and almost all of the sharks are safely released. Also, no people get eaten. Oak Bluffs, MA, Thu 7/18–Sat 7/20.more

Outdoor concerts!

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Outdoor Series

Club Passim Summer Concert Series

12-1pm Every Wednesday. Cambridge, MA, Wed 7/17–Wed 9/4.more

Downtown Boston Brass strolling musicians

12-2pm. Every Wednesday and Friday. Boston, MA, Wed 7/17–Fri 9/13.more

Downtown Crossing Block Parties

5-8pm Every Thursday. Boston, MA, Thu 7/18–Thu 9/12.more

Jacob’s Pillow ‘Inside/Out’ Performances

Outdoor performances by emerging and established dance companies in an open amphitheatre. 6:15pm Wednesday to Saturday, every week. Becket, MA, Wed 7/17–Sat 8/24.more

Summer Music Series in Norman Leventhal Park

12-2pm. Every Tuesday and Thursday. Boston, MA, Tue 7/16–Thu 8/22.more

WBZ Free Flicks at the Martini Shell

Sunset, every Tuesday. Boston, MA, Fri 7/19–Tue 8/13.more

Momentum Theatre Troupe

2013:7pm. 7/18 Sennott Park, 7/19 Cambridge Commons, 7/20 Danehy Park. Cambridge, MA, Thu 7/18–Sun 7/21.more

3rd. Thursdays

5-8pm. Pittsfield, MA, Thu 7/18–Thu 9/19.more

WODS Summer Concert Series

7pm Every Wednesday. Boston, MA, Wed 7/17–Wed 8/28.more

Shakespeare on the Common

This year it will be ‘The Two Gentlemen of Verona’ Times vary, regularly between 7 and 8 pm. Boston, MA, Mon 7/15–Sun 7/28.more

Free outdoor folk dancing

7:30pm every Tuesday. Boston, MA, Tue 7/16–Tue 8/27.more

Longfellow House Family Sundays

Times vary, but they usually start at noon. Every Sunday. Cambridge, MA, Sun 7/21–Sun 8/25.more

Neighborhood Night at the Movies

8pm 7/15, 7/22, 7/25, 7/28. Woburn, MA, Sat 7/13–Sun 7/28.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 Over, , Fri 6/28–Fri 8/30.more

Lift Ev’ry Voice

Wow, this is a 2 month festival, celebrating African culture. Find dance performances, music and lots of traditional food. All Over, , Sat 6/15–Sun 8/4.more

Cars and Coffee

Just come to Larz Anderson and talk about cars… it’s early in the morning, so that’s why they have coffee too! 8am. Brookline, MA, Sat 7/20.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

Boston New Technology

Come learn about 7 innovative and exciting technology products and network with the Boston area startup community! 6pm. Cambridge, MA, Thu 7/18.more

One Day Escape

Learn from pro-climbers, practice a little and then join them on a rock climbing adventure! Newton, MA, Sat 7/20.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

Crack-Up: Funny Storytelling Time

Enjoy funny stories as told by great comedians, or stand up and share your story as well. Prizes for the winners! 7pm. Somerville, MA, Tue 7/16.more

All Star Storytelling Show

No competitions, no nothing… just come and enjoy high quality comedy! Somerville, MA, Thu 7/18.more

What the Butler Said

Learn about the lives and work of the servants through the words of head-butler Robert Roberts, author of The House Servant’s Directory. 7:30pm. Waltham, MA, Fri 7/19.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

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

Puppet Showplace Slam

A puppets show for adults? I’ve never been, but Puppet Showplace Theatre has all the signs of greatness. I bet you this is going to be FANTASTIC. 8pm. Brookline, MA, Sat 7/20.more

Boston Harbor Cruise & Sing #1

Don’t you feel like singing while traveling on a cruise around Boston Harbor? Come sing with other people! 6:30pm. Boston, MA, Wed 7/17.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

Armenian Picnic

I don’t know of any other Armenian events, so here’s a mellow one that I’m including, one that doesn’t make the church the center of society. Franklin, MA, Sun 7/7–Sun 8/11.more

It’s Tuesday in Somerville

They have live entertainment, some music and other events. Oh, and restaurant ‘specials’. 6pm every Tuesday. Somerville, MA, Tue 6/4–Tue 7/30.more

SkateBoston

Meet other in-line skating enthusiasts, rock around the city or just enjoy the shows! Boston, MA, Fri 7/19–Sun 7/21.more

Frisbee Fest

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

Upstage Lung Cancers Paddlepalooza

Bring your boat, or rent one. This event fund raises to fight lung cancer. 10am. Newton, MA, Sun 7/21.more

Dick Dohertys Comedy Den

Now this is a comedy competition. Enjoy the show, get some food, laugh a lot! Boston, MA, Thu 7/18–Sat 7/20.more

Canoeing with Eagles

Come paddle to Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary, maybe with a little help from eagles? 11am-3pm. RSVP for location. Natick, MA, Sat 7/20.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

Antique Auto Show

Find more than 200 antique cars, motorcycles and trucks. Also, live music and food! 8am-2pm. Lincoln, MA, Sun 7/21.more

Leominster Summer Fun

Live entertainment on a park. It’s free, it’s outdoors, it’s fun! 6pm. Leominster, MA, Wed 7/17.more

Midnight Sun: Evening Party

This event boasts Russian music and dancing. Also, interesting workshops such as painting wooden eggs. 6:30-9:30pm. Salem, MA, Thu 7/18.more

Tales from the chauffeur

A re-enactor of Patrick O’Hara will tell you all about the Phillips family. 6:30pm. Salem, MA, Thu 7/18.more

Blackburn Challenge

Wow, a 20+ mile open water course, which seems to be for enthusiasts and experienced people. Sounds fun, anyways. 6am. Gloucester, MA, Sat 7/20.more

Gloucester Downtown Block Party

This block party invites everyone to dance, dine… and shop. Seriously? 6pm. Repeats on 8/17 & 9/21. Gloucester, MA, Sat 7/20–Sat 9/21.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

Salem CultureFest

Find live music, storytellers, martial artists, dancers, and more at this festival. Food, crafts and the such as well. 2013:. Salem, MA, Sat 7/20–Sun 7/21.more

Plymouth Independent Music Festival

This year it’s a 3-day festival! All the shows are free, which is really cool! Plymouth, MA, Fri 7/19–Sun 7/21.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

Nantucket Comedy Festival

This one has multiple comedy shows, including a Boston vs. New York Comedy Smackdown! Go Boston! Nantucket, MA, Wed 7/17–Sat 7/20.more

Harbor Days

Enjoy the live music shows, have some strawberry shortcake, visit the craft market and more. Plymouth, MA, Fri 7/19–Sun 7/21.more

Westport Fair

Racing pigs, a ventriloquist, and a demo of chainsaw sculptures, plus a horseshoe tournament and something called ‘mad scientist’. Now that’s an agricultural fair! Westport, MA, Wed 7/17–Sun 7/21.more

Kid’s Weekend!

This is mostly activities for kids. But hey, there’s a kid in all of us! Norton, MA, Sat 7/20–Sun 7/21.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

Fire and Ice Days

They’re making ice cream the 18th/19th century way, see hand-pumped fire trucks, a fire truck parade, and a chili competition! This and all the usual awesome live re-enactments that make OSV my favorite historic re-enactment museum. Sturbridge, MA, Sat 7/20.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

Yidstock: The Festival of Yiddish Music

Here you will find the best in klezmer and new Yiddish music at the Yiddish Book Center. I hope they keep it nice, clean and religion free. Amherst, MA, Thu 7/18–Sun 7/21.more

Wheel Walk

This walk brings us closer to a egalitarian world. 9am. Westfield, MA, Sat 7/20.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

Barnstable County Fair

The world’s largest demo derby? For realz?? here are tons of agricultural fairs, but this one’s the biggest on Cape Cod. Giant carnival. Rt 28S to Rt 151E, 4.7 mi. East Falmouth, MA, Sat 7/20–Sat 7/27.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

Grecian Festival

You know that food won’t lack at a Greek fest. Enjoy the dancing and the fun music too! Centerville, MA, Fri 7/19–Sun 7/21.more

Art Reception for Several Great Exhibits

A new art season starts at The Cultural Center of Cape Cod, and this is a reception to celebrate that. South Yarmouth, MA, Fri 7/19.more

East Providence Heritage Festival

I really like the music on this festival website! They also have wrestling (Really?). Food, and games available as well. East Providence, RI, Fri 7/19–Sun 7/21.more

South Coast Artists Open Studio Tour

OK, this one is a huge open studios event all over the South Coast. Find the closest artists to you, and pay them a visit. Repeats on 8/17,8/18. All Over, , Sat 7/20–Sun 7/21.more

Northeastern Writers Conference

This one is just for writers. Special guests are Kealan Patrick Burke and C.J. Henderson. Registration required. Bristol, RI, Thu 7/18–Sun 7/21.more

Dublin Day

A magic show is the new feature at this lakeside festival with a petting zoo, pony rides, circus performers, and a rock climbing wall. 8:30am-3pm. Dublin, NH, Sat 7/20.more

Fairytale Festival

This event is free and brings the community closer together. It boasts dancing, food, games and a parade! Nashua, NH, Sat 7/20.more

Performance

Review: 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

Review: 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

Review: Two Gentlemen of Verona

What happens in Milan, stays in Milan as this outdoor performance of Shakespeare is reset in the Rat Pack 1940s. Click for our review! Boston, MA, Sat 7/6–Sun 7/28.more

Love, Loss, and What I Wore

Five of Boston’s best dressed actresses will bring these funny and interesting stories to life. Boston, MA, Fri 7/19–Sat 8/3.more

Glass Harmonica Concert at Paul Revere House

The glass harmonica was in vented by Benjamin Franklin, and Vera Meyer seems to have mastered it. 1-4pm. Boston, MA, Sat 7/20.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

Travel

Stratham Fair

This fair does not get old, it follows in the traditions of old country fairs, which is really cool! Carnival rides are, of course, modern. Stratham, NH, Thu 7/18–Sun 7/21.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

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

American Independence Festival

Celebrate the reading of the Declaration of Independence with tours, kids games and live entertainment. Exeter, NH, Sat 7/20.more

Walk with Washington

Explore the streets of Portsmouth in the footsteps of George Washington when he visited the city in 1789. Has it changed much? 11am, 12:30pm, 2pm, 3:30pm. Portsmouth, NH, Fri 7/19.more

Loon Festival

This event is not only fun, but educational too! It has games for kids, entertainment and maybe food? 10-2pm. Moultonborough, NH, Sat 7/20.more

Ugotta Regatta

OK, this is a ‘homemade’ boat race. Join the race, or just watch. 2013:. Waterville Valley, NH, Sat 7/20.more

Newport Blues & BBQ Festival

Enjoy the performances of big blues figures, and also try one of the many BBQs available. 12:30pm. Newport, RI, Sat 7/20.more

Warren Quahog Festival

Find live entertainment, kids games, crafts and lots, lots of seafood. Warren, RI, Sat 7/20–Sun 7/21.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

Colombian Independence Parade and Festival

It’s time for Colombia to celebrate their Independence Day. Join this party and enjoy the food, dancing and music. 2013:. Pawtucket, RI, Sun 7/21.more

Providence Restaurant Weeks

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

South County Hot Air Balloon Festival

You’ll find the whole deal here: Hot-air balloon rides, animal displays, fireworks, live music, and even a cannon lady! Kingston, RI, Fri 7/19–Sun 7/21.more

Big Screen Movies on the Beach

Watching a movie on a giant screen at the beach is what summer is all about. Don’t miss this one! 8:30pm. Westerly, RI, Tue 7/16.more

South African Wine Dinner with African Penguins

So.. Basically there’s food and you get to meet penguins. It’s a fundraiser, which I think is good, but not extremely fun or creative. 6:30-9:30pm. Mystic, CT, Fri 7/19.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

Family Day at Roseland Cottage

Hey, have some fun playing popular games from the mid-nineteenth century. Or just have a nice picnic at Roseland Cottage. 1pm. Woodstock, CT, Sat 7/20.more

Summerland Tour 2013

Summerland Tour 2013 is coming to Ives Concert Park, featuring Everclear, Live and many other great bands! 6pm. Danbury, CT, Fri 7/19.more

Lyman Orchard Sunflower Maze

Oh, a maze made out of 300,000 sunflowers! This one sounds fun. 8am-5pm. Middlefield, CT, Wed 7/17–Sun 8/25.more

Launch of the National Historic Landmark ship Charles W. Morgan

America’s oldest merchant ship spent the last 5 years out of the water. Come watch how it is launched again! 9am Launch at 2pm. Mystic, CT, Sun 7/21.more

Riverfest

This year, Riverfest will be a FIREWORKS ONLY event. 9:30pm. Hartford, CT, Thu 7/18.more

A conversation with Stephen King

Now this is cool! The Mark Twain House & Museum proudly presents the master of horror in conversation with WNPR’s Colin McEnroe for a once-in-a-lifetime event. 8pm. Hartford, CT, Thu 7/18.more

Clinton Bluefish Festival

Don’t miss the pie eating contest, the Chowder Cook-Off and the carnival. This is all about helping the community and having fun. Clinton, CT, Fri 7/19–Sat 7/20.more

Guilford Craft Expo

This looks like a huge craft market. There will be some music and food. Guilford, CT, Thu 7/18–Sun 7/21.more

Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz

Oh, this is 3 days of Jazz. And the best part: It is FREE! Hartford, CT, Fri 7/19–Sun 7/21.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

Iceland Affair

OK, if you don’t go to Iceland, Iceland comes to you. Enjoy a fest of all things Icelandic! 11am-4pm. Winchester, CT, Sat 7/20.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

Celebrate East Lyme Festival and Sandcastle Competition

This festival features a sand sculpting competition, a diamond dig and also fireworks! Thank you, East Lyme! 3pm-9pm. Niantic, CT, Sat 7/20.more

Deep River Ancient Muster

I’m pretty sure this is happening, but could find no details. A ‘muster’ refers to colonial-era music, right? 7/19 7pm, 7/20 10am. Deep River, CT, Fri 7/19–Sat 7/20.more

Sandblast – Sand Sculpting Festival

It’s great to see professionals build sand sculptures, but in this one, adults and kids can join in! 1pm. Rain date next day. Greenwich, CT, Sat 7/20.more

Extravaganza Weekend

This one has a carnival, live music, lots of food and fireworks! 9am-10pm. Newington, CT, Sat 7/20.more

Lighthouse Saturdays

How about a nice, calm Saturday tour around New London lighthouses? Slots sell up quickly! Saturdays 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm. New London, CT, Sat 7/6–Sat 9/7.more

Waterford World Fair

They claim this is a small fair, but it’s actually well organized and full of fun events. North Waterford, ME, Fri 7/19–Sun 7/21.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

Bates College Dance Festival

This is for people who love dancing, people who like watching others dance and people who’d like to learn how to dance. Find dance shows, workshops, and much more. Lewiston, ME, Mon 7/1–Sat 8/10.more

Mollyockett Days Festival

This festival has Native American demos, car & motorcycle shows, and even the -all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast! Bethel, ME, Sat 7/20–Sun 7/21.more

Yarmouth Clam Festival

It’s a parade, fireworks, kayak and road races, firefighter contests, and a ‘clam shucking’ contest! This year, the parade is a tribute to all things Maine. Yarmouth, ME, Fri 7/19–Sun 7/21.more

Aquafest

This sounds like lots of fun, water, and more fun. They usually have scavenger hunts, kayak races and much more. All day. Belgrade Lakes, ME, Sat 7/20.more

War of 1812 Encampment

War encampments are always fun. I couldn’t confirm this, but I still think it’s happening. Check their Facebook page for more info too! Kittery Point, ME, Sat 7/20–Sun 7/21.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

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

Kingfield Festival Days

I love summer! Maybe because it brings cool festivals like this one. A parade, games for everyone, live music, contests and much more. Kingfield, ME, Fri 7/19–Sun 7/21.more

Maine Celtic Celebration

How cool! This one features Celtic music, workshops, food, and highland games! Belfast, ME, Fri 7/19–Sun 7/21.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

Thoreau-Wabanaki Trail Festival

Come to this festival and ride the steamship Katahdin. Also, various lectures and outings. Greenville, ME, Thu 7/18–Sat 7/20.more

Truck and Tractor Meet

It’s all about big, bigger and biggest. Of course we’re talking tractors and trucks here. Come see old and new big machines. Owls Head, ME, Sat 7/20–Sun 7/21.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

Saltwater Celtic Music Festival

This is two days of outdoor Celtic music. Sounds interesting, but it costs 40 green bills. Brunswick, ME, Sat 7/20–Sun 7/21.more

Pirates of Cobbosseecontee Weekend

This takes place on a campground, so is likely to be small — and maybe just for kids, it goes undescribed on the website — but still… PIRATES!! Yay! Litchfield, ME, Fri 7/19–Sun 7/21.more

Ellsworth is 250 years old!

A whole week to celebrate the 250 years of Ellsworth. Sounds about right! Ellsworth, ME, Sat 7/20–Sat 7/27.more

White’s Beach and Campground Bluegrass Fest

Camp for the weekend. Listen to Bluegrass! Brunswick, ME, Fri 7/19–Sun 7/21.more

Homecoming & River Driver’s Supper

The Mattanawcook Academy Alumni Association hosts an annual dinner. There are many other related events, and most of them sound fun! 2013:. Lincoln, ME, Thu 7/18–Sun 7/21.more

Vermont Cheesemaker’s Festival

Vermont holds the highest number of cheesemakers per capita. At this festival, you will find lots of delicious cheese, of course. 10am. Shelburne, VT, Sun 7/21.more

Stars and Stripes Festival

The Stars and Stripes Festival features a parade, and a refreshing pool party at Powers Park. 10am. Lyndonville, VT, Sat 7/20.more

The Bradford Fair

This festival features tractor and ox pulls, the Meg-a-Truck Challenge, a parade and many other fun events,. Bradford, VT, Thu 7/18–Sun 7/21.more

Star Light, Star Bright Star Night

I like to throw in these small events from time to time, like this stargazing event, to remind you that it’s not just Boston that has wonderfully weird events off the beaten path. 8pm. Hubbardton, VT, Wed 7/17.more

Champlain Valley Folk Festival

After a 1 year hiatus, Champlain Valley Folk Festival is back with multiple performances and a great lineup. Burlington, VT, Fri 7/19–Sun 7/21.more

Third Jericho Plein Air Festival

For this one, artists come outdoors and let you watch them work. All over Jericho. Jericho, VT, Sat 7/20.more

Open Mic

Hey, come to this open mic event and show your talent to the world! Also happening on 8/1, 8/15, 8/29. Woodstock, VT, Thu 7/18–Thu 8/29.more

Outdoor Theatre & More

Outdoor Theatre & More – click map above to set region	Mon 7/15	Tue 7/16	Wed 7/17	Thu 7/18	Fri 7/19	Sat 7/20	Sun 7/21	Mon 7/22
Playhouse in the ParkBoston, MA 11am , 6pm. Shattuck Picnic Grove		T
A Midsummer Night’s DreamLenox, MA No time listed. 2 Plunkett Street						S	M	T
Burlington Children’s ShowsBurlington, MA Mondays 6:30pm on town common, Thursdays 1pm at Simonds Park. Various, 781-270-1695.	M							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
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		W	R			S
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		W	R			S
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
Momentum Theatre TroupeCambridge, MA 2013:7pm. 7/18 Sennott Park, 7/19 Cambridge Commons, 7/20 Danehy Park. Various				R	F	S
Flock TheatreNew London, CT This summer’s plays: “As you like it” and “Oedipus Rex” No time listed on their site or FB. Connecticut College Arboretum, 860-443-3119.				R	F	S	S
Summer Evenings at Treworgy PlanetariumMystic, CT 8:30pm. Treworgy Planetarium, 75 Greenmanville Ave					F
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.					F	S	S
Fireworks at Ocean Beach ParkNew London, CT Different times.					F
Summer Children’s ShowsNorth Andover, MA Tues&Thurs 10am. Town Common		T		R
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
Shakespeare Comes to Fort KnoxBrewer, ME 2013:July: 6pm Indian Trail Park in Brewer, Sun 7/21, 7/28 at 4pm. August: 6pm Fort Knox in Prospect. Indian Trail Park and Fort Knox				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
WBAF Summer Theatre: CabaretWest Boylston, MA Check schedule for times. West Boylston Middle High School Auditorium					F	S	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
Momentum Theatre TroupeNew London, NH 2013:7pm. Town Commons		T
Momentum Theatre TroupeLebanon, NH 2013:6pm. Colburn Park			W
Family Hour in the OpenNewburyport, MA Storytelling, songs, dancing, fairytale-theater and much more every third Saturday of every warm month. 11am. Maudslay State Park, Curzon Mill Rd., 978-465-2572.						S
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
OrpheusNewburyport, MA 2013:Sat, Sun 4pm. Maudslay State Park, Curzon Mill Rd., 978-465-2572.						S	S
Much Ado About NothingPawtucket, RI Fri, Sat 8pm, Sun 6pm 7/19-28. 63 Exchange St, 401-305-7333.					F	S	S
Outdoor Stage for Families & ChildrenVineyard Haven, MA 5pm. Henry IV. $20, $10 for children. They also have a “Main Stage” indoors. Tisbury Amphitheater, State Road, 508-693-6450.			W	R	F	S
Shakespeare Under the StarsAmherst, MA 7pm. Much Ado About Nothing 7/31-8/11, Complete Works of Shakespeware (Abridged) 8/14-8/25, HSC Young Company’s Much Ado About Nothing 7/19-7/21. Fantastic venue with mountain skyline, but wear long sleeves and long pants due to mosquitos. The Renaissance Center, 650 East Pleasant St					F	S	S
Worcester Shakespeare FestivalWorcester, MA Thurs-Fri-Sat 8pm, Sun 2pm. Memorical Grove Amphitheatre, Green Hill Park					F	S	S

Outdoor Movies

Outdoor Movies – click map above to set region	Mon 7/15	Tue 7/16	Wed 7/17	Thu 7/18	Fri 7/19	Sat 7/20	Sun 7/21	Mon 7/22
Christopher Columbus Park Sunday Night MoviesBoston, MA Time TBA. Christopher Columbus Park, North End, 718-639-6002.							S
Grupo FantasiaAll over 2013:. Various Locations		T		R
Sunset SaturdaysPittsfield, MA 7pm. Wahconah Park, 143 Wahconah Street						S
Movies in the ParksAll over Sunset. Various Parks		T
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	M							M
WBZ Free Friday FlicksBoston, MA sunset. Various Locations, 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
Worcester Film Works Summer Movies at the OvalWorcester, MA 6pm. Worcester Common Oval, 455 Main Street				R
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.					F
Winthrop Movies in the ParkWinthrop, MA 7:30pm. Ingleside Park, 617-846-8243.		T
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
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
Family Movie and Picnic NightsGreenwich, CT 6:30pm. Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic Center, 203-622-7814, 203-622-6472.								M
Summer Concerts on the CommonNorwood, MA 7-9pm rain or shine. Town Common							S
Movie at the BeachLittleton, MA 8:30pm. Long Lake Beach, 22 Town Road, 978-540-2490.				R
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
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 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
Newport FilmNewport, RI Various Times.					F
Movies on the beachWesterly, RI Tuesdays 8:30pm. Atlantic Beach Park, 401-596-7761 or 401-348-2597.		T
Movie Nights at Marina ParkSouth Kingstown, RI 8pm. Marina Park					F
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
Friday Night MoviesBrockton, MA movie starts 6:15pm. Campanelli Stadium, 1 Feinberg Way					F
Children’s Movie NightNorton, MA Saturdays 7:30pm. Winslow Farm, 37 Eddy Street						S
Movies in the ParkMarion, MA Times vary between 7:45 and 8:45. Island Wharf			W
Easthampton Arts in the ParkEasthampton, MA Dusk. Millside Park, 2 Ferry St, (413) 529-1440.						S
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 Music

Outdoor Music – click map above to set region	Mon 7/15	Tue 7/16	Wed 7/17	Thu 7/18	Fri 7/19	Sat 7/20	Sun 7/21	Mon 7/22
Gleason Library Summer Concert SeriesCarlisle, MA 7pm. Gleason Lawn					F
Summer Sounds Concert SeriesWestfield, MA 2013:6-8pm. Stanley Park’s Beveridge Pavilion Annex, 413-572-1260.							S
Summer Concert Series at Colchester, VTColchester, VT 7pm. Lower Bayside Park (Beachside), 802-264-5640.				R
Bedford’s Family Cultural SeriesBedford, NH 7pm. Performance Stage (Pool Complex), 603-472-5242.		T
Sunapee Harbor Concert SeriesSunapee, NH 5-7pm. Flanders Stage, 603-763-4940 x210.						S
Downtown Boston Brass strolling musiciansBoston, MA 12-2pm. Downtown Crossing			W		F
Club Passim Summer Concert SeriesCambridge, MA 12-1pm. 47 Palmer St.			W
3rd. ThursdaysPittsfield, MA 5-8pm.				R
Downtown Crossing Block PartiesBoston, MA 5-8pm. Downtown Crossing				R
Family Concert Series at West SpringfieldWest Springfield, MA 7-8:30pm, except 7/4. Various				R	F
WODS Summer Concert SeriesBoston, MA 7pm. Hatch Shell, Esplanade			W
Keene Music FestivalKeene, NH Various times.					F
Sunset Music SeriesNewport, RI Different times, venues and $.			W
Ocean Beach Park Music SeriesNew London, CT Variety of cruise nights, magic, live music. Ocean Beach Park	M		W	R	F	S		M
Concert SeriesWaterville Valley, NH Various times. Various						S
Outdoor Concert at the Sampas PavillionLowell, MA Mondays 7pm. Sampas Pavilion	M							M
Music on the GreenSouthington, CT 7pm. Downtown Southington			W
Coop Concerts & Sundays in the ParkGreenfield, MA 6-8pm. Greenfield Energy Park, 413-774-9949.				R
Summer Concerts at IvesDanbury, CT 6pm. Ives Concert Park, 43 Lake Avenue Extension		T			F	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
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		R
Summer Music Series in Norman Leventhal ParkBoston, MA 12-2pm. Post Office Square, 617-482-2139.		T		R
Music Under the StarsShelton, CT No times on the website, whadya know. Gazebo, Huntington Green, 203-331-4120.			W
Merrimack Concert AssociationMerrimack, NH 6:30pm. Abbie Griffin Park Bandstand			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
Kendall Square Concert SeriesCambridge, MA Thursdays at noon except 7/16, 8/6, 8/27 4:30 p. 300 Athenaeum Street, 617 577-7354.		T		R
Outdoor Market and ConcertBangor, ME 6pm. Pickering Square				R
Concerts in the Courtyard at Boston Public LibraryBoston, MA Fridays 12:30pm. Central Library in Copley Square, 617-536-5400.					F
Easthampton Arts in the ParkEasthampton, MA Fridays 6:30-8pm. Millside Park, 2 Ferry St					F
West Haven Summer ConcertsWest Haven, CT Fridays 7-9pm. Old Grove Park / West Haven Green					F
Music at the Manse Concert SeriesConcord, MA 2pm. The Old Manse, 269 Monument Street, 978-369-3909.							S
Sunday Concerts in the ShellBeverly, MA Thursdays 6-8pm. Lynch Park							S
Concerts at Windsor LakeNorth Adams, MA 6:30pm.Rain cancells. Windsor Lake, 413-664-6180.			W
Hudson Summer Concerts – Wood ParkHudson, MA Wednesdays 6:30pm. Wood Park, Park Street			W
Summer Concert Series at DartmouthDartmouth, MA 6:30-8:30pm. $5. Apponagansett Park			W
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
Acton NARA Park Concerts & TheatreActon, MA Various times & events. Nara Park, 25 Ledge Rock Way				R		S
Foxboro Jaycees ConcertsFoxboro, MA 7-9pm. Foxboro Common				R
Sundown Concerts at Fruitland MuseumsHarvard, MA 7:15pm. 102 Prospect Hill Road, 978-456-3924.				R
Haddad Bandstand Concerts on Sargent CommonNew London, NH No time listed. , 603-526-4821.					F
City Center Concerts on the GreenDanbury, CT 7pm. CityCenter					F	S
Concerts in the ParkThompson, CT 7pm. Riverside Park					F
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
Hopkinton Concerts on the CommonHopkinton, MA 5pm. Town Common							S
Manchster Bandshell SeriesManchester, CT 7pm.	M		W		F			M
East Braintree Summer ConcertsBraintree, MA Tuesdays 6-8pm. If rain, Wed. Sunset Lake Gazebo, 781-794-8901.		T
Summer Concert Series, ManchesterManchester, MA 6pm.		T
North Kingstown Concert SeriesNorth Kingstown, RI Tuesdays 7pm, Thursdays 6:30pm. Various		T		R
Music Under the StarsNorth Haven, CT 7pm. Town Green		T
Summer Concerts at TrumbullTrumbull, CT 7pm. Town Hall Gazebo		T
Concert Series on the GreenAmherst, NH 6:30pm. Village Green		T
Summer Concert Series at Sunset LakeBraintree, MA 6pm. Sunset Lake’s gazebo bandstand		T
Burlington Summer ConcertsBurlington, MA Tuesdays 6:30pm. Town Common		T
Summer Concert Series at TorringtonTorrington, CT 7pm. Coe Memorial Park, Civic Center, 860-489-2274.		T			F
Gorham Summer Concert SeriesGorham, NH 6:30pm. Gorham Common		T
Henniker Summer Concert SeriesHenniker, NH 7pm. Bandstand, Community Park, Main St.		T
Hopedale Summer Band Concert SeriesHopedale, MA 7pm. , 508-473-8439.			W
Kennebunk Weekly Concerts in the ParkKennebunk, ME 6:30pm. Lafayette Park, Storer St.			W
Summer Concert Series at DedhamDedham, MA 7pm. Endicott Estate Lawn, 781-329-9118.			W
Out to Lunch Summer Concert Series & Farmers MarketWorcester, MA Thursdays 11-2pm. Worcester Common, 508-799-1400 x3.				R
Sunset Celebrations at Fort AdamsNewport, RI Third Thursdays June through Sept 5:30pm. Fort Adams State Park				R
Summer SoundWaves Concert SeriesGroton, CT 6pm. Esker Point Beach				R
Circle the SquareMedford, MA 7pm. Medford Square				R
Concerts on the Common, FraminghamFramingham, MA 6:30pm. Village Green at Framingham Center, 508-532-5960 ask for “Building Services”-.					F
Island Pond’s Friday Night LiveIsland Pond, VT 6pm.					F
Summer Nights by Harbor Lights Concert SeriesMilford, CT 7pm. Rotary Pavilion at Fowler Field, 203-878-0681.					F
Westport Rivers Winery Concert SeriesWestport, MA 6pm. 417 Hixbridge Rd, 508-636-3423.					F
Summer Concerts at The Greenway SessionsBoston, MA noon & 6 pm, varies. Check schedule for more info. Various locations					F
Summer Concerts in the Park at Simsbury, CTSimsbury, CT July 4 ice cream social & concert 6pm. Otherwise 7:30pm. Simsbury Meadows Performing Arts Center on Ironhorse Boulevard		T
Saint-Gaudens Summer Concert SeriesCornish, NH 2pm (Except 6/22 at 6:30pm). Little Studio, Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site							S
Summer Concert Series at Stafford, CTStafford Springs, CT 7:30 & 8pm. Performing Arts Center at Simsbury Meadows		T
Summer in the Street – PortsmouthPortsmouth, NH 5:30pm. Pleasant Street						S
Sundays in Patton ParkHamilton, MA 5pm. Patton Park, Rt 1A, 978-468-4818.							S
Summer Concerts on the Common, NorwoodNorwood, MA 7pm. Town Common, Washington St & Nahatan St							S
Summer Concerts at Norcross PointWinthrop, ME 2-4pm. Off Bowdoin/Memorial							S
Musical Mondays at FeatherstoneMartha’s Vinyard, MA 6:30pm. Featherstone	M							M
Summer Concert Series at ThomastonThomaston, CT 7pm. Seth Thomas Park, South Main St	M							M
Monday Night Summer Concerts at Marina ParkSouth Kingstown, RI 6:30 Times and dates subject to change. Marina Park		T
Summer Concerts at Concord, NHConcord, NH 7pm. Various		T
Family Night at the BandstandMilford, MA 6:30pm. Milford Town Park, Congress St at Walnut Street, 508-478-5924.		T
Lexington Bicentennial Band Summer Concert SeriesLexington, MA 7:15pm. Hastings Park Bandstand, Worthen Road at Old Mass Ave, 781-862-0500 x707.		T
Summer Band Concerts at ChicopeeChicopee, MA 6:30 or 7pm. Aldenville Commons or Szot tennis court, 413-594-3481.		T	W	R			S
ABMI Concerts on the GrassBellingham, MA 2013:7-9pm. 7/31, 8/7, 8/13 at Mendon Town Beach. Bellingham Town Common			W
MFA Concerts in the CourtyardBoston, MA 7:30pm. Museum of Fine Arts, 617-369-3189.			W
Wednesday Night ConcertsPlymouth, MA Wed 6:30-9:30pm. Pilgrim Memorial Park, Water Street			W
ABMI Concerts on the GrassMendon, MA Wed 7pm, 7/31-8/14 6:30pm at Mendon town beach. Bellingham town common			W
Yarmouth Summer Art SeriesYarmouth, ME Various times. Royal River Park	M
Wellesley’s Free Concert SeriesWellesley, MA 7pm. Town Hall Green			W	E
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
Lowell Summer Music SeriesLowell, MA 7:30pm. Boarding House Park				R	F
Norwalk Parks Concert ScheduleNorwalk, CT Varios times, check schedule. Calf Pasture Beach, 203-854-7806.			W
Summer Concert Series – OstervilleOsterville, MA Between 6 and 7pm. Library Lawn			W
Sterling Summer ConcertsSterling, MA Mon&Wed 6-8pm. Memorial Park	M		W					M
Watertown’s Music at the Park Summer ConcertsWatertown, CT 7pm. Veterans’ Memorial Park, 570 Nova Scotia Hill Road			W
Summer Concerts at WellesleyWellesley, MA 7pm. Town Hall Green, 781-235-2370.			W	R
Talent Search Night at Canobie Lake ParkSalem, NH Call for times. Canobie Lake Park, 603.893.3506.				R
Concerts Under the ElmsProvidence, RI 6:30, $10.				R
Branford Jazz on the Green SeriesBranford, CT 6:30pm. Branford Town Green				R
Concerts on the CommonBeverly, MA 6-8pm. Beverly Common				R
Summer Concert Series at Unionville, CTUnionville, CT 7pm. Alice Clover Pinney Park, School St				R
Bandstand ConcertsHampton Falls, NH 6:30pm. Town Common				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
Concerts at the ClarkWilliamstown, MA Various times. 225 South St., 413-458-2303.		T
Brandon Summer Concert SeriesBrandon, VT 6:30pm. Central Park (except 6/28 @ Neshobe Golf Course)					F
Summer Concert Series at South HadleySouth Hadley, MA Thursdays 6:30pm. Town Common				R
Alternatives’ Summer Concert SeriesWhitinsville, MA Thursdays 6:00pm. Alternatives’ Whitin Mill Plaza, 50 Douglas Road, 508-266-6502.				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
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
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
Summer Concert Series at Wells Harbor ParkWells, ME 6:30pm. Wells Harbor Park						S
The Summer of BrewsterPlymouth, MA 6pm. Hedge House Lawn					F	S	S
Wednesday Evening ConcertsWestfield, MA 6pm. Beveridge Pavilion Annex, 413-568-9312 x100.							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.				R			S
Town Band ConcertsGlastonbury, CT 7pm. Hubbard Green							S
Sharon Bands Summer Concert SeriesSharon, MA Various. Various Locations			W				S
Poland Spring Annual Summer Concert SeriesPoland Spring, ME 7:00pm. 37 Preservation Way	M							M
TDBank Summer Concerts- YarmouthWest Yarmouth, MA 6-7:30pm. Bandstand at Parkers River Beach on South Shore Drive, 508-778-1008.	M							M
Mondays on Lebanon CommonLebanon, NH Thu 7:30pm. Rain location: Lebanon Senior Center. Colburn Park	M							M
Summer Music FestivalNew Britain, CT 7pm. Walnut Hill Park, Darius Miller Memorial Band Shell	M		W					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
Concert on the Common Summer Music SeriesRochester, NH Tue 7pm. Rochester Common, 603-332-4120.		T
Levitt PavilionWestport, CT 7:00pm. 40 Jesup Road							S
Woodbridge Summer Concert SeriesWoodbridge, CT 6-8pm. Gazebo, 4 Meetinghouse Lane		T
TDBank Summer Concerts – HyannisHyannis, MA Tue 6-7:30pm. Aselton Park		T
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
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
Summer Concert Series at BristolBristol, CT 7pm. Rockwell Park		T
Dover Summer Concert SeriesDover, MA 7pm. Dover Town Common		T
Look Park ConcertsFlorence, MA Tuesdays kids performances at 10am. Pines Theater, Look Park, 413-584-5457.		T
Concerts on the Common at MansfieldMansfield, MA 7pm. In case of rain, Town Hall or the Congregational Church on West St. South Common			W
Summer Beach ConcertsLynn, MA 6-8pm except 7/3: 7-9pm. Red Rock Park on the beach at Lynn Shore Drive.				R
TDBank Summer Concerts – ChathamChatham, MA Wed 6-7:30pm. Kate Gould Park			W
Concerts on the Plymouth WaterfrontPlymouth, MA 2013:6:30pm. Pilgrim Memorial Park			W
Mill Creek Park Summer ConcertsSouth Portland, ME 6:30pm. Mill Creek Park, 207-767-7650.			W
MA Symphony Orchestra Summer Family ConcertWorcester, MA Various evening times. Various Locations						S
York Beach Concert SeriesYork, ME 7-9pm. Ellis Park, York Beach, 207-363-1040.			W		F	S	S
Sounds on the Souhegan Summer Concert SeriesMilford, NH 7-8:30pm. If rain, Town Hall. Emerson 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
Brown Bag Concert SeriesWoodstock, VT 12pm. Woodstock Village Green (except 7/18 at Woodstock Town Hall Theatre)				R
Hamden Summer Concert SeriesHamden, CT 7:30. Torn Center Park					F
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
Summer Concerts at the GazeboNarragansett, RI Fridays at 6pm. Gazebo					F
Great Barrington BandstandGreat Barrington, MA Fridays 5:30-7pm.And 8/31: 10am and 2pm.					F
Hamden Art Commission Free Summer Concert SeriesHamden, CT Fridays 7:30pm. Town Center Park at Meadowbrook, 2761 Dixwell Ave, 203-287-2546.					F
SurfSide Live! with FireworksSalisbury, MA 7:30. Salisbury Beach Center, 3 Broadway Street						S
Evenings Under the StarsHingham, MA Sat 7pm. Not free. Carr Amphitheater, One Conservatory Drive						S
Concerts on the GreenMadison, CT Various times.							S
Saturdays Under the Stars – Summer Concert SeriesStratton, VT 6pm. Stratton Mountain Ski Resort, 802-297-4FUN.						S
Summer Concerts at Children’s BeachNantucket, MA 6-7:30pm. Children’s Beach							S
Savina Hartwell Memorial Free Summer ConcertTilton, NH 6-8:30pm. Tilton lsland Park, 603-286-3000.							S
Summer Music and Movies SeriesJamaica Plain, MA 6pm. except 7/28, 7:30 August location: Allerton Overlook, Olmsted Park, Brookline. Pinebank, Jamaica Pond							S
Summer Concert SeriesJamestown, RI 6:30-8pm. Memorial Square, 401-423-7260.							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
Topsfield Concerts on the CommonTopsfield, MA Sundays 4-6pm. Town Common							S
Conventry Summer Night Concert SeriesCoventry, RI 6pm. Paine Field, 1277 Main St							S
Summer Band Concerts & Children’s ShowsNorth Andover, MA 6pm. Town Common							S
Lakeside Concert SeriesSharon, MA Wed 7pm, Sun 3pm. Memorial Park Beach Bandstand, Lake Massapoag, 781-784-1530.			W				S
Sundays in Riverway ParkContoocook, NH Sundays 3pm. Lewellen Bandstand in Riverway Park							S
City Hall Concert SeriesPawtucket, RI 6pm. City Hall Ampitheatre							S
Sunday Concerts on the Green, DanvilleDanville, VT Sundays 7pm.							S
Summer Music SundaysMystic, CT Sundays 5pm.							S
Emerald Necklace Conservancy Summer SundaysJamaica Plain, MA 6pm except 7/28 7:30pm.							S
Summer Concert Series at DanversDanvers, MA 6pm. Danvers Rotary Pavilion, 978-777-0001 x3094.	M		W					M
Summer Concert Series at SudburySudbury, MA 2013:7pm. Haskell Field, 979-639-2356.	M							M
Blues on the Beach & Monday Night JamsWesterly, RI 6pm. Westerly Town Beach, 365 Atlantic Avenue	M		W					M
Summer SoundsMiddletown, CT 7:00 pm. Union Park, South Green, 860-343-6620.		T
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				R
Tuesday Concert SeriesMontville, CT Tuesdays, 6pm. Camp Oakdale Pavilion, 860-848-3030 x322.		T
Wright’s Pond Family ConcertsMedford, MA Tuesdays 5:30pm. Wright’s Pond		T
Norton Public Library Summer Concert SeriesNorton, MA 7:30pm. Norton Library, 68 E. Main St., 508-285-0265.		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
Wed Eves at the West Brookfield BandstandWest Brookfield, MA Wednesdays 7/10-8/7. West Brookfield Bandstand, 774-200-3638.			W
Cochecho Arts FestivalDover, NH Thursdays 12pm. Henry Law Park					F
Town of Lincoln Summer ConcertsLincoln, MA 6pm. , 781-259-0784.			W
Summer Concert Series at CantonCanton, MA Wed 6:30pm. Canton High School, 781-821-5030.			W
Concerts on the CommonFitchburg, MA 6-8pm. Upper Common			W
Glastonbury Riverfront Music FestivalGlastonbury, CT 7-9pm. Riverfront Park			W
North Reading Concert/BBQ SeriesNorth Reading, MA BBQ 5pm, kids act 5:15pm, music 6:15pm. $3. Ipswich River Park			W
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
Positively Holyoke Summer Concert SeriesHolyoke, MA 6-8pm. Holyoke Heritage State Park, 221 Appleton St			W
Twilight TunesWallingford, CT Wed 7-8:30pm. Wallingford Parade Grounds			W
Concerts on the CommonWilmington, MA Wed 6:30-8pm. Town Common			W
Summer Concert Series at Warwick, RIWarwick, RI 6:30-8pm. Various parks, 401-738-2000 x6504.			W
Brookline Summer Concert SeriesBrookline, MA 6pm. Emerson Park			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
Avon Town Gazebo ConcertsAvon, MA Wednesdays, 7:00-8:30pm. Town Common, 508-559-9461, 508-586-6580.			W
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
South County Commons Outdoor Summer Concert SeriesSouth Kingstown, RI 6-8pm.				R
Concert on the Lawn at Thomas Crane LibraryQuincy, MA 7-8pm. Thomas Crane Public Library, 617-376-1301.				R
Concert on the Green at Windsor, CTWindsor, CT 7-9pm. Town Green				R
TDBank Summer Concerts – OrleansOrleans, MA Thu 6-7:30pm. Nauset Beach				R
Music All Around Town at Cranston, RICranston, RI 6:30pm. William Hall Library, 1825 Broad St				R
Summer Concert SeriesHancock, NH 7-8:30pm. If rain, in church. Gazebo, 603-525-4441.				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
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.	M			R				M
Art in the Parks, NeedhamNeedham, MA Thursdays at 7pm Rain location: Needham High School. Memorial Park, 781-455-7521.				R
Music by the Sea Outdoor Concert SeriesRye, NH 6-8pm. $8. Seacoast Science Center, Rt 1A				R
Castle Hill Summer Picnic ConcertsIpswich, MA Picnicking at 5pm, then concert 7-9pm. Not free. Castle Hill, 978-356-4351 x4015.				R
Summer Concerts at WeymouthWeymouth, MA July,6:30pm. August, 8pm. Ralph Talbot Amphitheatre, next to Town Hall				R
NewAlliance Bank Concert SeriesClinton, CT 6:30pm. Pierson School, Route 1., (860) 669-3889.				R
Mayor’s Summer Concert Series at BrocktonBrockton, MA 4pm. 35 Christy’s Place, Recreation 508-580-7860.				R
Sounds of SummerEast Hartford, CT Thursdays 6pm. Town Green, 1047 Main St				R
Slater Park Concert SeriesPawtucket, RI Thu 6-7:30pm. Slater Park				R
Summer Stroll Concert SeriesRoslindale, MA Thursday 6pm. Adams Park, Washington St, 617-635-3911.				R
River Road Summer Concert SeriesKillington, VT 6pm. Sherburne Memorial Library				R
Tito Puente Latin Music SeriesBoston, MA 7pm. Various locations				R
Stearns Square Concert SeriesSpringfield, MA 6pm, more dates TBA. Stearns Square, 413-781-1591.				R
Elm Park Summer Concert SeriesWorcester, MA Thursdays 6:30pm. Elm Park, Highland Street at Park Avenue				R
Hudson Summer Concerts – Cellucci ParkHudson, MA Thursdays 12pm. Cellucci Park, 37 South Street				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
Davis Park Concert SeriesKillingly, CT 6-7:30pm. Davis Park				R
Live Music at the Hingham ShipyardHingham, MA 2013:Thursdays & Fridays at 7pm. Hingham Shipyard				R	F
Summer Concert SeriesLexington, MA Fridays 6:30pm. Lexington Visitors Center, 1875 Massachusetts Ave., 781-862-2480-.					F
Music at Hingham ShipyardHingham, MA 7pm. Hingham Shipyard					F
Concerts in the ParksGardner, MA 6pm. Monument Park						S
L.L. Bean Summer in the Park Concert SeriesFreeport, ME Saturdays 7:30pm. Discovery Park						S
Massachusetts Symphony Summer Concert SeriesWorcester, MA 7pm. Institute Park						S
Summer Concert Series at PeabodyPeabody, MA 6-8pm. Mayor’s office, not recreation. Leather City Common, Lowell St, 978-538-5702.							S
Summer Concert Series at Marshfield- “FinalizingMarshfield, MA 6pm except 7/21, 5pm. Town Green or Proprietors Green							S
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
Sounds of the Garden Summer Concert SeriesBoston, MA 6pm. Various Locations, 617-542-7696.			W
Landmarks Orchestra Summer ConcertsBoston, MA 7pm. At the Hatch Shell			W
Weekly Concerts in the ParkOld Orchard Beach, ME Thursdays, 6:30-8pm. Veterans Memorial Park, 207-934-0860.				R
Summer Concerts at Charlestown Navy YardCharlestown, MA 6pm. Charlestown Navy Yard				R
Chesterfest Americana Music SeriesStockbridge, MA 5pm-7pm. Chesterwood, 4 Williamsville Road, 413-298-3579.					F

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