Events INSIDER: July 15-23, 2013

07/15/13 by
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 Beach Revere, MA, –.
Forest Hills Lantern Festival
Honor the memory of your loved ones, or just enjoy the great view this event creates! 6pm FREE! Forest Hills Cemetery Boston, MA, .
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. Spectacle Island Boston, MA, –.
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. Community Boating, Inc. Boston, MA, .
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. Larz Anderson Auto Museum Brookline, MA, .
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! Puppet Showplace Theatre Brookline, MA, –.
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. Plaza Betances Boston, MA, .
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. Davis Square Somerville, MA, –.
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. Verrill Farm Concord, MA, .
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. Minuteman Airfield Stow, MA, –.
Murder Mystery Dinner Theater
Join this dinner, and maybe, only MAYBE, discover who is the mysterious murderer that roams the place. 2013 6:30pm. Salem Cross Inn West Brookfield, MA, .
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. Look Park Northampton, MA, .
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. Hilltop Orchards Richmond, MA, .
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, .
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! Various Locations Hillsborough, NH, –.
Green River Festival (Balloon Festival)
They have three live music stages, crafts, food and beautiful hot-air balloons! Greenfield Community College Greenfield, MA, –.
Newport Black Ships Festival
Rides on ships, ninja shows, anime presentations, Japanese drumming and much more! They even have sushi and sake tasting. Various locations Newport, RI, –.
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 Oak Bluffs, MA, –.
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Outdoor Series
Club Passim Summer Concert Series
12-1pm Every Wednesday. Cambridge, MA, –.
Downtown Boston Brass strolling musicians
12-2pm. Every Wednesday and Friday. Downtown Crossing Boston, MA, –.
Downtown Crossing Block Parties
5-8pm Every Thursday. Downtown Crossing Boston, MA, –.
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, –.
Summer Music Series in Norman Leventhal Park
12-2pm. Every Tuesday and Thursday. Norman Leventhal Park, Post Office Square Boston, MA, –.
WBZ Free Flicks at the Martini Shell
Sunset, every Tuesday. Boston, MA, –.
Momentum Theatre Troupe
2013:7pm. 7/18 Sennott Park, 7/19 Cambridge Commons, 7/20 Danehy Park. Various Locations Cambridge, MA, –.
3rd. Thursdays
5-8pm. North Street Pittsfield, MA, –.
WODS Summer Concert Series
7pm Every Wednesday. Hatch Shell, Esplanade Boston, MA, –.
Shakespeare on the Common
This year it will be ‘The Two Gentlemen of Verona’ Times vary, regularly between 7 and 8 pm. Boston Common Boston, MA, –.
Free outdoor folk dancing
7:30pm every Tuesday. Copley Square Boston, MA, –.
Longfellow House Family Sundays
Times vary, but they usually start at noon. Every Sunday. Longfellow House Cambridge, MA, –.
Neighborhood Night at the Movies
8pm 7/15, 7/22, 7/25, 7/28. Various parks Woburn, MA, –.
Also Fun
Museum Free Fun Fridays
A number of local museums and destinations offer free admission, thanks to Highland Street! Every Friday in July and August. All Over All Over, , –.
Lift Ev’ry Voice
Wow, this is a 2 month festival, celebrating African culture. Find dance performances, music and lots of traditional food. Various Locations All Over, , –.
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. Larz Anderson Auto Museum Brookline, MA, .
French Film Festival
Oh la la! At this festival you will find films that are in French, with le subtitles, of course. Museum of Fine Arts Boston, MA, –.
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. AIC Center, 38 Newbury Street, Suite 702 Boston, MA, –.
Boston New Technology
Come learn about 7 innovative and exciting technology products and network with the Boston area startup community! 6pm. Venture Caf Cambridge Innovation Center Cambridge, MA, .
One Day Escape
Learn from pro-climbers, practice a little and then join them on a rock climbing adventure! Hammond Pond, Hammond Pond Parkway Newton, MA, .
Summer in the City Family shows
The City of Cambridge offers a wide array of FREE, multicultural, interactive arts programs, performances, and activities both day and night. Tu and Th at 10am. Various Locations Cambridge, MA, –.
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. Davis Square Theatre Somerville, MA, .
All Star Storytelling Show
No competitions, no nothing… just come and enjoy high quality comedy! Davis Square Theatre Somerville, MA, .
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. The Gore Place Waltham, MA, .
Astronomy After Hours
Stay late at the museum, and enjoy the show that millions of stars put together. Every Friday until 11/22. Museum of Science Boston, MA, –.
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. Various locations Boston, MA, –.
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. Puppet Showplace Theatre Brookline, MA, .
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. Mass Bay Lines, Rowe’s Wharf Boston, MA, .
Kayaking at Spectacle Island
Join one of the free guided tours departing from the island. It’s relaxing and fun! Mon, Tue from 7/8/13 – 8/29/13. Boston, MA, –.
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. AYF Camp Haiastan Franklin, MA, –.
It’s Tuesday in Somerville
They have live entertainment, some music and other events. Oh, and restaurant ‘specials’. 6pm every Tuesday. Somerville, MA, –.
SkateBoston
Meet other in-line skating enthusiasts, rock around the city or just enjoy the shows! Boston Park Plaza Boston, MA, –.
Frisbee Fest
Watch a Frisbee world champion perform. This event is ASL interpreted. 11am. Boston Children’s Museum, 308 Congress St., Boston, MA, .
Upstage Lung Cancers Paddlepalooza
Bring your boat, or rent one. This event fund raises to fight lung cancer. 10am. Charles River Canoe and Kayak Newton, MA, .
Dick Dohertys Comedy Den
Now this is a comedy competition. Enjoy the show, get some food, laugh a lot! Boston, MA, –.
Canoeing with Eagles
Come paddle to Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary, maybe with a little help from eagles? 11am-3pm. RSVP for location. Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary Natick, MA, .
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. Louisa May Alcott’s Orchard House Concord, MA, –.
Antique Auto Show
Find more than 200 antique cars, motorcycles and trucks. Also, live music and food! 8am-2pm. Codman Estate Lincoln, MA, .
Leominster Summer Fun
Live entertainment on a park. It’s free, it’s outdoors, it’s fun! 6pm. Barrett Park Leominster, MA, .
Midnight Sun: Evening Party
This event boasts Russian music and dancing. Also, interesting workshops such as painting wooden eggs. 6:30-9:30pm. Peabody Essex Museum Salem, MA, .
Tales from the chauffeur
A re-enactor of Patrick O’Hara will tell you all about the Phillips family. 6:30pm. Phillips House Museum Salem, MA, .
Blackburn Challenge
Wow, a 20+ mile open water course, which seems to be for enthusiasts and experienced people. Sounds fun, anyways. 6am. Gloucester, MA, .
Gloucester Downtown Block Party
This block party invites everyone to dance, dine… and shop. Seriously? 6pm. Repeats on 8/17 & 9/21. Main Street Gloucester, MA, –.
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. Unitarian-Universalist Church Marblehead, MA, –.
Salem CultureFest
Find live music, storytellers, martial artists, dancers, and more at this festival. Food, crafts and the such as well. 2013:. Salem Common Salem, MA, –.
Plymouth Independent Music Festival
This year it’s a 3-day festival! All the shows are free, which is really cool! Various Locations Plymouth, MA, –.
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, –.
Nantucket Comedy Festival
This one has multiple comedy shows, including a Boston vs. New York Comedy Smackdown! Go Boston! Dreamland Nantucket, MA, –.
Harbor Days
Enjoy the live music shows, have some strawberry shortcake, visit the craft market and more. Shipyard Park Plymouth, MA, –.
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, –.
Kid’s Weekend!
This is mostly activities for kids. But hey, there’s a kid in all of us! Winslow Farm Norton, MA, –.
Make Your Own Shield
How Cool! You get to make your own shield, for 5 bucks, that is. Every day at 10am. Higgins Armory Worcester, MA, –.
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. Old Sturbridge Village Sturbridge, MA, .
Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival
This indoor / outdoor festival draws the best dance performances from around the world. This one will stay around all summer so it’s more like a venue’s performance season. Becket, MA, –.
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. Yiddish Book Center Amherst, MA, –.
Wheel Walk
This walk brings us closer to a egalitarian world. 9am. Stanley Park Westfield, MA, .
Berkshire Choral Festival
A choral singing event. So, go and sing, if you have $200 to spare. Berkshire School Sheffield, MA, –.
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. Barsntable County Farigrounds East Falmouth, MA, –.
Bear Week
It’s a week dedicated to the ‘bear’ community. Don’t stop the party! Various Locations Provincetown, MA, –.
Grecian Festival
You know that food won’t lack at a Greek fest. Enjoy the dancing and the fun music too! St. George Greek Orthodox Church Centerville, MA, –.
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. The Cultural Center of Cape Cod South Yarmouth, MA, .
East Providence Heritage Festival
I really like the music on this festival website! They also have wrestling (Really?). Food, and games available as well. Pierce Field East Providence, RI, –.
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 All Over, , –.
Northeastern Writers Conference
This one is just for writers. Special guests are Kealan Patrick Burke and C.J. Henderson. Registration required. Roger Williams University Bristol, RI, –.
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. Yankee Field, Route 101 Dublin, NH, .
Fairytale Festival
This event is free and brings the community closer together. It boasts dancing, food, games and a parade! Greeley Park Nashua, NH, .
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! Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston Waltham, MA, –.
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 Playwrights Theater Boston, MA, –.
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 Common Boston, MA, –.
Love, Loss, and What I Wore
Five of Boston’s best dressed actresses will bring these funny and interesting stories to life. The First Church in Boston Boston, MA, –.
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. The Paul Revere House Boston, MA, .
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. Various Locations Providence, RI, –.
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 Hill Park, Route 33 Stratham, NH, –.
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. The Frost Place Franconia, NH, –.
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! Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge Headquarters Errol, NH, –.
American Independence Festival
Celebrate the reading of the Declaration of Independence with tours, kids games and live entertainment. All over Exeter, NH, .
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. Governor John Langdon House Portsmouth, NH, .
Loon Festival
This event is not only fun, but educational too! It has games for kids, entertainment and maybe food? 10-2pm. The Loon Center Moultonborough, NH, .
Ugotta Regatta
OK, this is a ‘homemade’ boat race. Join the race, or just watch. 2013:. Waterville Valley, NH, .
Newport Blues & BBQ Festival
Enjoy the performances of big blues figures, and also try one of the many BBQs available. 12:30pm. Newport, RI, .
Warren Quahog Festival
Find live entertainment, kids games, crafts and lots, lots of seafood. Burr’s Hill Park, South Water Street Warren, RI, –.
Newport Music Festival
This festival continues with the tradition of presenting unique chamber music programs, American debuts, world-class artists and special events. Various locations Newport, RI, –.
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:. Dexter Credit Union Pawtucket, RI, .
Providence Restaurant Weeks
Taste the best of Providence. It’s another round of Restaurants Week! Various Locations Providence, RI, –.
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! URI Athletic fields Kingston, RI, –.
Big Screen Movies on the Beach
Watching a movie on a giant screen at the beach is what summer is all about. Don’t miss this one! 8:30pm. Atlantic Beach Park Westerly, RI, .
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 Aquarium Mystic, CT, .
Straw Rocket Competition
This one sounds fun, but they don’t mention the time on the website. New England Air Museum Windsor Locks, CT, –.
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. Roseland Cottage Woodstock, CT, .
Summerland Tour 2013
Summerland Tour 2013 is coming to Ives Concert Park, featuring Everclear, Live and many other great bands! 6pm. Danbury, CT, .
Lyman Orchard Sunflower Maze
Oh, a maze made out of 300,000 sunflowers! This one sounds fun. 8am-5pm. Middlefield, CT, –.
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 Seaport Mystic, CT, .
Riverfest
This year, Riverfest will be a FIREWORKS ONLY event. 9:30pm. Great River Park Hartford, CT, .
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. The Bushnell Hartford, CT, .
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 Andrews Memorial Town Hall Clinton, CT, –.
Guilford Craft Expo
This looks like a huge craft market. There will be some music and food. Guildford Art Center Guilford, CT, –.
Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz
Oh, this is 3 days of Jazz. And the best part: It is FREE! Bushnell Park Hartford, CT, –.
Putnam’s ‘Riverfire’
Putnam’s ‘Riverfire’ returns to Rotary Park for 3 amazing nights this summer! On 7/13 featuring ‘Diva al Fresco’. Rotary Park Putnam, CT, –.
Iceland Affair
OK, if you don’t go to Iceland, Iceland comes to you. Enjoy a fest of all things Icelandic! 11am-4pm. Winchester Center Grange Hall Winchester, CT, .
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 Community Center Litchfield, CT, .
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. Main Street Niantic, CT, .
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. Devitt’s Field Deep River, CT, –.
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. Tod’s Point Beach Greenwich, CT, .
Extravaganza Weekend
This one has a carnival, live music, lots of food and fireworks! 9am-10pm. Mill Pond Park Newington, CT, .
Lighthouse Saturdays
How about a nice, calm Saturday tour around New London lighthouses? Slots sell up quickly! Saturdays 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm. New London, CT, –.
Waterford World Fair
They claim this is a small fair, but it’s actually well organized and full of fun events. North Waterford, ME, –.
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. Thomas A Hill House, Union Street Bangor, ME, –.
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. Various Locations Lewiston, ME, –.
Mollyockett Days Festival
This festival has Native American demos, car & motorcycle shows, and even the -all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast! Various Locations Bethel, ME, –.
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. Various Locations Yarmouth, ME, –.
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, .
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! Fort McClary State Historic Site, Rt 103 Kittery Point, ME, –.
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. Various Locations Fort Fairfield, ME, –.
Flamingo Festival!
This festival includes several eating events, and a Giant Water Slide! It’s summer, let’s enjoy it. Harbor House Southwest Harbor, ME, –.
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. Various Locations Kingfield, ME, –.
Maine Celtic Celebration
How cool! This one features Celtic music, workshops, food, and highland games! Belfast Common & Steamboat Landing Belfast, ME, –.
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. Various Locations Waterville, ME, –.
Thoreau-Wabanaki Trail Festival
Come to this festival and ride the steamship Katahdin. Also, various lectures and outings. Various Locations Greenville, ME, –.
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 Transportation Museum Owls Head, ME, –.
Central Maine Egg Festival
This festival offers carnival rides, live music, food, cooking contests and it even comes with an Egg-lympics! Various Locations Pittsfield, ME, –.
Saltwater Celtic Music Festival
This is two days of outdoor Celtic music. Sounds interesting, but it costs 40 green bills. Thomas Point Beach Brunswick, ME, –.
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! The Birches Family Campground Litchfield, ME, –.
Ellsworth is 250 years old!
A whole week to celebrate the 250 years of Ellsworth. Sounds about right! Various Locations Ellsworth, ME, –.
White’s Beach and Campground Bluegrass Fest
Camp for the weekend. Listen to Bluegrass! White’s Beach and Campground Brunswick, ME, –.
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:. Mattanawcook Academy Lincoln, ME, –.
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, .
Stars and Stripes Festival
The Stars and Stripes Festival features a parade, and a refreshing pool party at Powers Park. 10am. Various Locations Lyndonville, VT, .
The Bradford Fair
This festival features tractor and ox pulls, the Meg-a-Truck Challenge, a parade and many other fun events,. Bradford, VT, –.
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 Battlefield Hubbardton, VT, .
Champlain Valley Folk Festival
After a 1 year hiatus, Champlain Valley Folk Festival is back with multiple performances and a great lineup. Rock Point School Burlington, VT, –.
Third Jericho Plein Air Festival
For this one, artists come outdoors and let you watch them work. All over Jericho. Various Locations Jericho, VT, .
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. Artistree Community Arts Center Woodstock, VT, –.
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 more
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A Midsummer Night’s DreamLenox, MA

No time listed.
2 Plunkett Street more
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Burlington Children’s ShowsBurlington, MA

Mondays 6:30pm on town common, Thursdays 1pm at Simonds Park.
Various, 781-270-1695. more
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Longfellow House Family SundaysCambridge, MA

Times vary, but they usually start at noon.
Longfellow House, 105 Brattle St, 617-876-4491. more
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Salsa in the ParkBoston, MA

Mon 6pm.
Blackstone Community Center more
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Free outdoor folk dancingLexington, MA

Tues: Copley Square 7:30-9:30pm; Sat: 8-10pm Harvard Square. Sat 7/13 Depot Square 7-9pm and Sun 8/4 2-4pm.
Various more
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Sunday Parkland GamesCambridge, MA

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

3:30pm.
Memorial Drive at JFK Street more
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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. more
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Plays in the Park (for kids)Boston, MA

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

7:30pm.
Copley Square more
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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 more
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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 more
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Apollinaire in the Park presents: The Caucasian Chalk CircleChelsea, MA

7:30pm.
Mary O’Malley Park, Waterfront, 617-887-2336. more
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Momentum Theatre TroupeCambridge, MA

2013:7pm. 7/18 Sennott Park, 7/19 Cambridge Commons, 7/20 Danehy Park.
Various more
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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. more
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Summer Evenings at Treworgy PlanetariumMystic, CT

8:30pm.
Treworgy Planetarium, 75 Greenmanville Ave more
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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. more
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Fireworks at Ocean Beach ParkNew London, CT

Different times.
more
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Summer Children’s ShowsNorth Andover, MA

Tues&Thurs 10am.
Town Common more
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Fireworks In The SquareOld Orchard Beach, ME

Thursdays 9:45pm approx.
The Pier, 2 Old Orchard St more
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Shakespeare in the ParkKennebunk, ME

Thursdays-Fridays 7pm, Saturdays 2 and 7pm.
Lafayette Park, Storer St, 646-360-3260. more
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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 more
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Concord PlayersConcord, MA

4pm. 1 hour version of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Free.
Concord Free Public Library, 129 Main Street more
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WBAF Summer Theatre: CabaretWest Boylston, MA

Check schedule for times.
West Boylston Middle High School Auditorium more
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Prescott Park Arts FestivalPortsmouth, NH

Thur/Sun 7:00 pm, Fri/SaT 8:00 pm & matinee shows.
Prescot Park, Marcy St at Mechanic St, 603-436-2848. more
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Theatre Under the StarsHaverhill, NH

All shows 6pm. Mon: Newbury, VT (Town Common, Chapel St.), Tue: Bethlehem, NH (Town Gazebo, Prospect Rd.), Wed: Manchester (Jewish Federation, 698 Beech St.), Thurs: Plymouth (Amphitheatre: 28 Greene St.), Fri/Sat: Waterville Valley (Gazebo Hill, Town Square), Sun: Littleton, NH (Farmers Market, 60 Riverglen Lane).
Various near Haverhill, NH more
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Momentum Theatre TroupeNew London, NH

2013:7pm.
Town Commons more
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Momentum Theatre TroupeLebanon, NH

2013:6pm.
Colburn Park more
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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. more
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Theater on the Green & Family Concerts @ ReadingReading, MA

Kids theatre Wed, 3-4pm.
Bandstand at Memorial Park, 781-942-9075. more
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A Midsummer Night’s DreamBeverly, MA

4pm.
Beverly, Fall River, and Easton more
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OrpheusNewburyport, MA

2013:Sat, Sun 4pm.
Maudslay State Park, Curzon Mill Rd., 978-465-2572. more
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Much Ado About NothingPawtucket, RI

Fri, Sat 8pm, Sun 6pm 7/19-28.
63 Exchange St, 401-305-7333. more
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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. more
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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 more
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Worcester Shakespeare FestivalWorcester, MA

Thurs-Fri-Sat 8pm, Sun 2pm.
Memorical Grove Amphitheatre, Green Hill Park more
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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. more
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Grupo FantasiaAll over

2013:.
Various Locations more
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Sunset SaturdaysPittsfield, MA

7pm.
Wahconah Park, 143 Wahconah Street more
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Movies in the ParksAll over

Sunset.
Various Parks more more
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Screen on the GreenCambridge, MA

Performance at 7pm, then movie.
Various parks, 617-349-6200. more
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Neighborhood Night at the MoviesWoburn, MA

8pm.
Various parks more
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WBZ Free Friday FlicksBoston, MA

sunset.
Various Locations, 617-787-7200. more
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Magic 106.7 Family Film FestivalBoston, MA

Just after sunset.
South garden at the Prudential Center more
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City of Somerville Annual Movie SeriesSomerville, MA

Just after sunset.
Various locations, 617-666-3311. more
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Summer in the City at the Boston Harbor HotelBoston, MA

Dusk.
70 Rowes Wharf, 617-439-7000. more
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Worcester Film Works Summer Movies at the OvalWorcester, MA

6pm.
Worcester Common Oval, 455 Main Street more
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Burlington Movies on the CommonBurlington, MA

Dusk.
more
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Movie Nights at the BeachRevere, MA

Thursdays (except 7/19), DJ 6 pm, movies at dusk.
Revere Beach, 781-286-8190. more
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Winthrop Movies in the ParkWinthrop, MA

7:30pm.
Ingleside Park, 617-846-8243. more
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Movies Under the StarsFalmouth, MA

Dusk.
Peg Noonan Park, Main Street, 508-540-7724, 508-487-3424. more
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Free Movie Mondays @ Museums on the GreenFalmouth, MA

Mondays 7 pm.
Museums on the Green more
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Friday Night Movies, Rocky HillRocky Hill, CT

6:30pm.
Veterans Memorial Amphitheater (Back of Elm Ridge Park) more
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Beach Blanket Movie at SunsetNew London, CT

Sunset.
more
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Summer Outdoor MoviesNorwalk, CT

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

6:30pm.
Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic Center, 203-622-7814, 203-622-6472. more
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Summer Concerts on the CommonNorwood, MA

7-9pm rain or shine.
Town Common more
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Movie at the BeachLittleton, MA

8:30pm.
Long Lake Beach, 22 Town Road, 978-540-2490. more
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Movies in Prescott ParkPortsmouth, NH

dusk.
Prescott Park more
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Movies on the GreenNorth Conway, NH

7pm.
Settlers Green Outlet, Rt 16, 603-356-7031 x10. more more
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Monday Night Movies on the BeachHampton Beach, NH

dusk, dates to be confirmed.
near the playground more
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Salem Movie in the ParkSalem, MA

7-8:30pm.
Various parks more
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Eco-themed Free Film Series, EssexEssex, MA

Wednesday evenings, time TBA.
Cox Reservation, Greenbelt Association, 82 Eastern Avenue more
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Movies on the Roof DeckNewport, RI

8:30pm.
Vanderbilt Grace Hotel, 41 Mary St more
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Movies on the BlockProvidence, RI

Thursdays at dusk.
Westminster St at Union St more
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Newport FilmNewport, RI

Various Times.
more
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Movies on the beachWesterly, RI

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

8pm.
Marina Park more
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Weymouth Summer Outdoor MoviesWeymouth, MA

6:30pm 8/22 Lane Beach.
Ralph Talbot Amphitheatre next to Town Hall, 781-682-6124. more
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Movies at Hingham ShipyardHingham, MA

7pm.
Hingham Shipyard more
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Friday Night MoviesBrockton, MA

movie starts 6:15pm.
Campanelli Stadium, 1 Feinberg Way more
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Children’s Movie NightNorton, MA

Saturdays 7:30pm.
Winslow Farm, 37 Eddy Street more
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Movies in the ParkMarion, MA

Times vary between 7:45 and 8:45.
Island Wharf more
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Easthampton Arts in the ParkEasthampton, MA

Dusk.
Millside Park, 2 Ferry St, (413) 529-1440. more
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Ben & Jerry’s Summer Movie FestivalWaterbury, VT

dusk.
1281 Waterbury-Stowe Rd, 802-862-9620. more
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Splash TheaterKillington, VT

7pm.
Johnson Recreation Center Pool more
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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 more
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Summer Sounds Concert SeriesWestfield, MA

2013:6-8pm.
Stanley Park’s Beveridge Pavilion Annex, 413-572-1260. more
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Summer Concert Series at Colchester, VTColchester, VT

7pm.
Lower Bayside Park (Beachside), 802-264-5640. more
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Bedford’s Family Cultural SeriesBedford, NH

7pm.
Performance Stage (Pool Complex), 603-472-5242. more
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Sunapee Harbor Concert SeriesSunapee, NH

5-7pm.
Flanders Stage, 603-763-4940 x210. more
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Downtown Boston Brass strolling musiciansBoston, MA

12-2pm.
Downtown Crossing more
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Club Passim Summer Concert SeriesCambridge, MA

12-1pm.
47 Palmer St. more
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3rd. ThursdaysPittsfield, MA

5-8pm.
more
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Downtown Crossing Block PartiesBoston, MA

5-8pm.
Downtown Crossing more
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Family Concert Series at West SpringfieldWest Springfield, MA

7-8:30pm, except 7/4.
Various more
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WODS Summer Concert SeriesBoston, MA

7pm.
Hatch Shell, Esplanade more
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Keene Music FestivalKeene, NH

Various times.
more
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Sunset Music SeriesNewport, RI

Different times, venues and $.
more
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Ocean Beach Park Music SeriesNew London, CT

Variety of cruise nights, magic, live music.
Ocean Beach Park more
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Concert SeriesWaterville Valley, NH

Various times.
Various more
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Outdoor Concert at the Sampas PavillionLowell, MA

Mondays 7pm.
Sampas Pavilion more
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Music on the GreenSouthington, CT

7pm.
Downtown Southington more
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Coop Concerts & Sundays in the ParkGreenfield, MA

6-8pm.
Greenfield Energy Park, 413-774-9949. more
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Summer Concerts at IvesDanbury, CT

6pm.
Ives Concert Park, 43 Lake Avenue Extension more
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Summer Concerts at the Sherman Green GazeboFairfield, CT

Opening 3:00pm – July/Aug 7pm – Aug15-Aug29 6:30pm.
Sherman Green Gazebo more
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Sunday Night Concerts at WestfieldWestfield, MA

6-8pm except 7/7.
Stanley Park more
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Musical Moments In Amelia’s GardenWestfield, MA

Tuesdays 6:30pm.
21 South Broad Street more
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Summer Music Series in Norman Leventhal ParkBoston, MA

12-2pm.
Post Office Square, 617-482-2139. more
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Music Under the StarsShelton, CT

No times on the website, whadya know.
Gazebo, Huntington Green, 203-331-4120. more
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Merrimack Concert AssociationMerrimack, NH

6:30pm.
Abbie Griffin Park Bandstand more
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Summer Concert Series at Southbury, CTSouthbury, CT

begin between 5 and 7pm.
Various more
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Bloomfield Summer Concerts on the GreenBloomfield, CT

Thursdays 7pm.
Bloomfield Town Hall Green, 860-243-2923. more
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Kendall Square Concert SeriesCambridge, MA

Thursdays at noon except 7/16, 8/6, 8/27 4:30 p.
300 Athenaeum Street, 617 577-7354. more
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Outdoor Market and ConcertBangor, ME

6pm.
Pickering Square more
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Concerts in the Courtyard at Boston Public LibraryBoston, MA

Fridays 12:30pm.
Central Library in Copley Square, 617-536-5400. more
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Easthampton Arts in the ParkEasthampton, MA

Fridays 6:30-8pm.
Millside Park, 2 Ferry St more
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West Haven Summer ConcertsWest Haven, CT

Fridays 7-9pm.
Old Grove Park / West Haven Green more
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Music at the Manse Concert SeriesConcord, MA

2pm.
The Old Manse, 269 Monument Street, 978-369-3909. more
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Sunday Concerts in the ShellBeverly, MA

Thursdays 6-8pm.
Lynch Park more
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Concerts at Windsor LakeNorth Adams, MA

6:30pm.Rain cancells.
Windsor Lake, 413-664-6180. more
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Hudson Summer Concerts – Wood ParkHudson, MA

Wednesdays 6:30pm.
Wood Park, Park Street more
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Summer Concert Series at DartmouthDartmouth, MA

6:30-8:30pm. $5.
Apponagansett Park more
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Titus Sparrow Park Summer Concert SeriesBoston, MA

Wednesdays 6:30pm.
Titus Sparrow Park, South End, 617-918-5289. more
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Special Live Concerts at Boston Harbor HotelBoston, MA

Mondays to Thursdays: 6-10pm, Fridays 4:30pm.
Rowes Wharf, Boston Harbor Hotel more
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Acton NARA Park Concerts & TheatreActon, MA

Various times & events.
Nara Park, 25 Ledge Rock Way more
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Foxboro Jaycees ConcertsFoxboro, MA

7-9pm.
Foxboro Common more
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Sundown Concerts at Fruitland MuseumsHarvard, MA

7:15pm.
102 Prospect Hill Road, 978-456-3924. more
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Haddad Bandstand Concerts on Sargent CommonNew London, NH

No time listed.
, 603-526-4821. more
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City Center Concerts on the GreenDanbury, CT

7pm.
CityCenter more
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Concerts in the ParkThompson, CT

7pm.
Riverside Park more
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Boston Harbor Islands Jazz SundaysBoston, MA

Sundays 12pm & 1pm.
Spectacle Island more
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Berklee Jazz on Spectacle IslandBoston, MA

12pm – 1pm, check schedule.
Spectacle Island, 617-223-8108. more
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Hopkinton Concerts on the CommonHopkinton, MA

5pm.
Town Common more
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Manchster Bandshell SeriesManchester, CT

7pm.
more
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East Braintree Summer ConcertsBraintree, MA

Tuesdays 6-8pm. If rain, Wed.
Sunset Lake Gazebo, 781-794-8901. more
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Summer Concert Series, ManchesterManchester, MA

6pm.
more
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North Kingstown Concert SeriesNorth Kingstown, RI

Tuesdays 7pm, Thursdays 6:30pm.
Various more
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Music Under the StarsNorth Haven, CT

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

7pm.
Town Hall Gazebo more
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Concert Series on the GreenAmherst, NH

6:30pm.
Village Green more
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Summer Concert Series at Sunset LakeBraintree, MA

6pm.
Sunset Lake’s gazebo bandstand more
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Burlington Summer ConcertsBurlington, MA

Tuesdays 6:30pm.
Town Common more
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Summer Concert Series at TorringtonTorrington, CT

7pm.
Coe Memorial Park, Civic Center, 860-489-2274. more
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Gorham Summer Concert SeriesGorham, NH

6:30pm.
Gorham Common more
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Henniker Summer Concert SeriesHenniker, NH

7pm.
Bandstand, Community Park, Main St. more
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Hopedale Summer Band Concert SeriesHopedale, MA

7pm.
, 508-473-8439. more
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Kennebunk Weekly Concerts in the ParkKennebunk, ME

6:30pm.
Lafayette Park, Storer St. more
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Summer Concert Series at DedhamDedham, MA

7pm.
Endicott Estate Lawn, 781-329-9118. more
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Out to Lunch Summer Concert Series & Farmers MarketWorcester, MA

Thursdays 11-2pm.
Worcester Common, 508-799-1400 x3. more
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Sunset Celebrations at Fort AdamsNewport, RI

Third Thursdays June through Sept 5:30pm.
Fort Adams State Park more
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Summer SoundWaves Concert SeriesGroton, CT

6pm.
Esker Point Beach more
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Circle the SquareMedford, MA

7pm.
Medford Square
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Concerts on the Common, FraminghamFramingham, MA

6:30pm.
Village Green at Framingham Center, 508-532-5960 ask for “Building Services”-. more
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Island Pond’s Friday Night LiveIsland Pond, VT

6pm.
more
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Summer Nights by Harbor Lights Concert SeriesMilford, CT

7pm.
Rotary Pavilion at Fowler Field, 203-878-0681. more
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Westport Rivers Winery Concert SeriesWestport, MA

6pm.
417 Hixbridge Rd, 508-636-3423. more
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Summer Concerts at The Greenway SessionsBoston, MA

noon & 6 pm, varies. Check schedule for more info.
Various locations more
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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 more
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Saint-Gaudens Summer Concert SeriesCornish, NH

2pm (Except 6/22 at 6:30pm).
Little Studio, Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site more
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Summer Concert Series at Stafford, CTStafford Springs, CT

7:30 & 8pm.
Performing Arts Center at Simsbury Meadows more
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Summer in the Street – PortsmouthPortsmouth, NH

5:30pm.
Pleasant Street more
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Sundays in Patton ParkHamilton, MA

5pm.
Patton Park, Rt 1A, 978-468-4818. more
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Summer Concerts on the Common, NorwoodNorwood, MA

7pm.
Town Common, Washington St & Nahatan St more
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Summer Concerts at Norcross PointWinthrop, ME

2-4pm.
Off Bowdoin/Memorial more
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Musical Mondays at FeatherstoneMartha’s Vinyard, MA

6:30pm.
Featherstone more
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Summer Concert Series at ThomastonThomaston, CT

7pm.
Seth Thomas Park, South Main St more
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Monday Night Summer Concerts at Marina ParkSouth Kingstown, RI

6:30 Times and dates subject to change.
Marina Park more
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Summer Concerts at Concord, NHConcord, NH

7pm.
Various more more
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Family Night at the BandstandMilford, MA

6:30pm.
Milford Town Park, Congress St at Walnut Street, 508-478-5924. more
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Lexington Bicentennial Band Summer Concert SeriesLexington, MA

7:15pm.
Hastings Park Bandstand, Worthen Road at Old Mass Ave, 781-862-0500 x707. more
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Summer Band Concerts at ChicopeeChicopee, MA

6:30 or 7pm.
Aldenville Commons or Szot tennis court, 413-594-3481. more
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ABMI Concerts on the GrassBellingham, MA

2013:7-9pm. 7/31, 8/7, 8/13 at Mendon Town Beach.
Bellingham Town Common more
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MFA Concerts in the CourtyardBoston, MA

7:30pm.
Museum of Fine Arts, 617-369-3189. more
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Wednesday Night ConcertsPlymouth, MA

Wed 6:30-9:30pm.
Pilgrim Memorial Park, Water Street more
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ABMI Concerts on the GrassMendon, MA

Wed 7pm, 7/31-8/14 6:30pm at Mendon town beach.
Bellingham town common more
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Yarmouth Summer Art SeriesYarmouth, ME

Various times.
Royal River Park more
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Wellesley’s Free Concert SeriesWellesley, MA

7pm.
Town Hall Green more
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Summer of Love ConcertsOnset, MA

Wednesdays 6:30pm.
Onset Bandshell more
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Concerts on the Lawn at the LibraryBourne, MA

7pm.
19 Sandwich Rd, 508-759-0644. more
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Lowell Summer Music SeriesLowell, MA

7:30pm.
Boarding House Park more
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Norwalk Parks Concert ScheduleNorwalk, CT

Varios times, check schedule.
Calf Pasture Beach, 203-854-7806. more
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Summer Concert Series – OstervilleOsterville, MA

Between 6 and 7pm.
Library Lawn more
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Sterling Summer ConcertsSterling, MA

Mon&Wed 6-8pm.
Memorial Park more
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Watertown’s Music at the Park Summer ConcertsWatertown, CT

7pm.
Veterans’ Memorial Park, 570 Nova Scotia Hill Road more
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Summer Concerts at WellesleyWellesley, MA

7pm.
Town Hall Green, 781-235-2370. more
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Talent Search Night at Canobie Lake ParkSalem, NH

Call for times.
Canobie Lake Park, 603.893.3506. more
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Concerts Under the ElmsProvidence, RI

6:30, $10.
more
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Branford Jazz on the Green SeriesBranford, CT

6:30pm.
Branford Town Green more
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Concerts on the CommonBeverly, MA

6-8pm.
Beverly Common more
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Summer Concert Series at Unionville, CTUnionville, CT

7pm.
Alice Clover Pinney Park, School St more
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Bandstand ConcertsHampton Falls, NH

6:30pm.
Town Common more
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Summer Concert Series at the Mill Pond Park GazeboNewington, CT

6:30pm.
Mill Pond Park more
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Summer Concert at Dickinson ParkNewtown, CT

6:30pm.
Dickinson Memorial Park more
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Summer Concert SeriesRocky Hill, CT

6:30pm.
Veterans Memorial Amphitheater, Elm Ridge Park, 860-258-2772. more
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Concerts at the ClarkWilliamstown, MA

Various times.
225 South St., 413-458-2303. more
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Brandon Summer Concert SeriesBrandon, VT

6:30pm.
Central Park (except 6/28 @ Neshobe Golf Course) more
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Summer Concert Series at South HadleySouth Hadley, MA

Thursdays 6:30pm.
Town Common more
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Alternatives’ Summer Concert SeriesWhitinsville, MA

Thursdays 6:00pm.
Alternatives’ Whitin Mill Plaza, 50 Douglas Road, 508-266-6502. more
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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. more
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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 more
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Saturday Night Concerts in Alton BayAlton, NH

Saturdays 7pm (except 7/3).
Alton Bay Bandstand more
S
Sunapee Harbor Concert SeriesSunapee, NH

Saturdays 5pm.
Flanders Stage, 603-763-4940. more
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Summer Concert Series at Wells Harbor ParkWells, ME

6:30pm.
Wells Harbor Park more
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The Summer of BrewsterPlymouth, MA

6pm.
Hedge House Lawn more
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Wednesday Evening ConcertsWestfield, MA

6pm.
Beveridge Pavilion Annex, 413-568-9312 x100. more
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Newport Town Common Concert SeriesNewport, NH

Sundays 6pm.
Town Common, 603-863-1510. more more
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River House Restaurant Concert SeriesPortsmouth, NH

7pm.
Prescot Park, Marcy St at Mechanic St, 603-436-2848. more
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Friends of Stark Park Concert SeriesManchester, NH

Various times, Sundays 2-4pm.
more
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Town Band ConcertsGlastonbury, CT

7pm.
Hubbard Green more
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Sharon Bands Summer Concert SeriesSharon, MA

Various.
Various Locations more
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Poland Spring Annual Summer Concert SeriesPoland Spring, ME

7:00pm.
37 Preservation Way more
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TDBank Summer Concerts- YarmouthWest Yarmouth, MA

6-7:30pm.
Bandstand at Parkers River Beach on South Shore Drive, 508-778-1008. more
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Mondays on Lebanon CommonLebanon, NH

Thu 7:30pm. Rain location: Lebanon Senior Center.
Colburn Park more
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Summer Music FestivalNew Britain, CT

7pm.
Walnut Hill Park, Darius Miller Memorial Band Shell more
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TDBank Summer Concerts – DennisDennis, MA

6pm.
Village Green more
M M
TDBank Summer Concerts – HarwichHarwich, MA

6-7:30pm.
Brooks Park Band Stand, Harwich Center, Oak St, 508-432-3622. more more
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Concert on the Common Summer Music SeriesRochester, NH

Tue 7pm.
Rochester Common, 603-332-4120. more
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Levitt PavilionWestport, CT

7:00pm.
40 Jesup Road more
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Woodbridge Summer Concert SeriesWoodbridge, CT

6-8pm.
Gazebo, 4 Meetinghouse Lane more
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TDBank Summer Concerts – HyannisHyannis, MA

Tue 6-7:30pm.
Aselton Park more
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Summer Concerts on the Common at BillericaBillerica, MA

7pm except 7/4: 10-2:00 hot dogs, music & activities. 8/6: 6pm icecream social.
Town Common, 978-671-0921. more
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Family Night Concert SeriesNewport, RI

6pm.
Easton’s Beach, 401-845-5810. more
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Watch Hill Summer Concert SeriesWesterly, RI

Tuesdays 6pm (8/27 rain date).
Village Green, 401-596-7909. more
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Summer Concert Series at BristolBristol, CT

7pm.
Rockwell Park more
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Dover Summer Concert SeriesDover, MA

7pm.
Dover Town Common more
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Look Park ConcertsFlorence, MA

Tuesdays kids performances at 10am.
Pines Theater, Look Park, 413-584-5457. more
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Concerts on the Common at MansfieldMansfield, MA

7pm. In case of rain, Town Hall or the Congregational Church on West St.
South Common more
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Summer Beach ConcertsLynn, MA

6-8pm except 7/3: 7-9pm.
Red Rock Park on the beach at Lynn Shore Drive. more
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TDBank Summer Concerts – ChathamChatham, MA

Wed 6-7:30pm.
Kate Gould Park more
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Concerts on the Plymouth WaterfrontPlymouth, MA

2013:6:30pm.
Pilgrim Memorial Park more
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Mill Creek Park Summer ConcertsSouth Portland, ME

6:30pm.
Mill Creek Park, 207-767-7650. more
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MA Symphony Orchestra Summer Family ConcertWorcester, MA

Various evening times.
Various Locations more
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York Beach Concert SeriesYork, ME

7-9pm.
Ellis Park, York Beach, 207-363-1040. more
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Sounds on the Souhegan Summer Concert SeriesMilford, NH

7-8:30pm. If rain, Town Hall.
Emerson Park more
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Concerts in the Park at Buzzards BayBuzzards Bay, MA

6:30-8:30pm.
Buzzards Bay Park at the Gazebo more
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TDBank Summer Concerts – MashpeeMashpee, MA

Thu 6-7:30pm.
Mashpee Commons more
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Brown Bag Concert SeriesWoodstock, VT

12pm.
Woodstock Village Green (except 7/18 at Woodstock Town Hall Theatre) more
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Hamden Summer Concert SeriesHamden, CT

7:30.
Torn Center Park more
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TDBank Summer Concerts – SandwichSandwich, MA

6-7:30pm.
Heritage Museum and Gardens more
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TDBank Summer Concerts – FalmouthFalmouth, MA

Fri 6-7:30pm.
Peg Noonan Park, Main St, 508-362-0066. more more
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Summer Concerts at the GazeboNarragansett, RI

Fridays at 6pm.
Gazebo more
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Great Barrington BandstandGreat Barrington, MA

Fridays 5:30-7pm.And 8/31: 10am and 2pm.
more
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Hamden Art Commission Free Summer Concert SeriesHamden, CT

Fridays 7:30pm.
Town Center Park at Meadowbrook, 2761 Dixwell Ave, 203-287-2546. more
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SurfSide Live! with FireworksSalisbury, MA

7:30.
Salisbury Beach Center, 3 Broadway Street more
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Evenings Under the StarsHingham, MA

Sat 7pm. Not free.
Carr Amphitheater, One Conservatory Drive more
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Concerts on the GreenMadison, CT

Various times.
more
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Saturdays Under the Stars – Summer Concert SeriesStratton, VT

6pm.
Stratton Mountain Ski Resort, 802-297-4FUN. more
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Summer Concerts at Children’s BeachNantucket, MA

6-7:30pm.
Children’s Beach more
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Savina Hartwell Memorial Free Summer ConcertTilton, NH

6-8:30pm.
Tilton lsland Park, 603-286-3000. more
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Summer Music and Movies SeriesJamaica Plain, MA

6pm. except 7/28, 7:30 August location: Allerton Overlook, Olmsted Park, Brookline.
Pinebank, Jamaica Pond more
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Summer Concert SeriesJamestown, RI

6:30-8pm.
Memorial Square, 401-423-7260. more
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Heritage Festivals / Dancing in the ParkNewton, MA

Sun 7-8:30pm, Wed 6:15-8pm dancing, music.
Various more
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Reading “Touch of Class” Family ConcertsReading, MA

Sun 6:30-8pm except 8/4: 6-7:30pm.
Town Hall Common more
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Topsfield Concerts on the CommonTopsfield, MA

Sundays 4-6pm.
Town Common more
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Conventry Summer Night Concert SeriesCoventry, RI

6pm.
Paine Field, 1277 Main St more
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Summer Band Concerts & Children’s ShowsNorth Andover, MA

6pm.
Town Common more
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Lakeside Concert SeriesSharon, MA

Wed 7pm, Sun 3pm.
Memorial Park Beach Bandstand, Lake Massapoag, 781-784-1530. more
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Sundays in Riverway ParkContoocook, NH

Sundays 3pm.
Lewellen Bandstand in Riverway Park more
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City Hall Concert SeriesPawtucket, RI

6pm.
City Hall Ampitheatre more
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Sunday Concerts on the Green, DanvilleDanville, VT

Sundays 7pm.
more
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Summer Music SundaysMystic, CT

Sundays 5pm.
more
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Emerald Necklace Conservancy Summer SundaysJamaica Plain, MA

6pm except 7/28 7:30pm.
more
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Summer Concert Series at DanversDanvers, MA

6pm.
Danvers Rotary Pavilion, 978-777-0001 x3094. more
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Summer Concert Series at SudburySudbury, MA

2013:7pm.
Haskell Field, 979-639-2356. more
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Blues on the Beach & Monday Night JamsWesterly, RI

6pm.
Westerly Town Beach, 365 Atlantic Avenue more more
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Summer SoundsMiddletown, CT

7:00 pm.
Union Park, South Green, 860-343-6620. more
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In Tune with MedfordMedford, MA

Tuesday 5:30pm.
City Hall Plaza, 781-396-5500. more
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ParkARTS Citywide Neighborhood ConcertsBoston, MA

7pm. except 8/5, 5pm.
Various more
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Tuesday Concert SeriesMontville, CT

Tuesdays, 6pm.
Camp Oakdale Pavilion, 860-848-3030 x322. more
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Wright’s Pond Family ConcertsMedford, MA

Tuesdays 5:30pm.
Wright’s Pond more
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Norton Public Library Summer Concert SeriesNorton, MA

7:30pm.
Norton Library, 68 E. Main St., 508-285-0265. more
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Summer Sunset Concert SeriesCanton, MA

tues 7-9pm.
The Village Shoppes Canton, 95 Washington St more
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Wrights Pond Family ConcertsMedford, MA

Tuesdays 5:30pm.
Wrights Pond more
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Wed Eves at the West Brookfield BandstandWest Brookfield, MA

Wednesdays 7/10-8/7.
West Brookfield Bandstand, 774-200-3638. more
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Cochecho Arts FestivalDover, NH

Thursdays 12pm.
Henry Law Park more
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Town of Lincoln Summer ConcertsLincoln, MA

6pm.
, 781-259-0784. more
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Summer Concert Series at CantonCanton, MA

Wed 6:30pm.
Canton High School, 781-821-5030. more
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Concerts on the CommonFitchburg, MA

6-8pm.
Upper Common more
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Glastonbury Riverfront Music FestivalGlastonbury, CT

7-9pm.
Riverfront Park more
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North Reading Concert/BBQ SeriesNorth Reading, MA

BBQ 5pm, kids act 5:15pm, music 6:15pm. $3.
Ipswich River Park more
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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) more
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Positively Holyoke Summer Concert SeriesHolyoke, MA

6-8pm.
Holyoke Heritage State Park, 221 Appleton St more
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Twilight TunesWallingford, CT

Wed 7-8:30pm.
Wallingford Parade Grounds more
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Concerts on the CommonWilmington, MA

Wed 6:30-8pm.
Town Common more
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Summer Concert Series at Warwick, RIWarwick, RI

6:30-8pm.
Various parks, 401-738-2000 x6504. more
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Brookline Summer Concert SeriesBrookline, MA

6pm.
Emerson Park more
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Summer “Best Bet” Music FestivalGlastonbury, CT

7pm.
Field behind the Riverfront Community Center on Welles Street more
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Summer Concert Series at Greenwich, CTGreenwich, CT

7:15pm except 7/28/, 8/25 7:00pm.
Roger Sherman Baldwin Park, 203-861-6100. more
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Avon Town Gazebo ConcertsAvon, MA

Wednesdays, 7:00-8:30pm.
Town Common, 508-559-9461, 508-586-6580. more
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Sea Shell Stage at Hampton BeachHampton Beach, NH

7-9:30pm.Concerts and live entertainment every day at 7pm.
more
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South County Commons Outdoor Summer Concert SeriesSouth Kingstown, RI

6-8pm.
more
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Concert on the Lawn at Thomas Crane LibraryQuincy, MA

7-8pm.
Thomas Crane Public Library, 617-376-1301. more
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Concert on the Green at Windsor, CTWindsor, CT

7-9pm.
Town Green more
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TDBank Summer Concerts – OrleansOrleans, MA

Thu 6-7:30pm.
Nauset Beach more
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Music All Around Town at Cranston, RICranston, RI

6:30pm.
William Hall Library, 1825 Broad St more
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Summer Concert SeriesHancock, NH

7-8:30pm. If rain, in church.
Gazebo, 603-525-4441. more
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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 more
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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. more
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Art in the Parks, NeedhamNeedham, MA

Thursdays at 7pm Rain location: Needham High School.
Memorial Park, 781-455-7521. more
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Music by the Sea Outdoor Concert SeriesRye, NH

6-8pm. $8.
Seacoast Science Center, Rt 1A more
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Castle Hill Summer Picnic ConcertsIpswich, MA

Picnicking at 5pm, then concert 7-9pm. Not free.
Castle Hill, 978-356-4351 x4015. more
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Summer Concerts at WeymouthWeymouth, MA

July,6:30pm. August, 8pm.
Ralph Talbot Amphitheatre, next to Town Hall more
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NewAlliance Bank Concert SeriesClinton, CT

6:30pm.
Pierson School, Route 1., (860) 669-3889. more
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Mayor’s Summer Concert Series at BrocktonBrockton, MA

4pm.
35 Christy’s Place, Recreation 508-580-7860. more
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Sounds of SummerEast Hartford, CT

Thursdays 6pm.
Town Green, 1047 Main St more
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Slater Park Concert SeriesPawtucket, RI

Thu 6-7:30pm.
Slater Park more
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Summer Stroll Concert SeriesRoslindale, MA

Thursday 6pm.
Adams Park, Washington St, 617-635-3911. more
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River Road Summer Concert SeriesKillington, VT

6pm.
Sherburne Memorial Library more
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Tito Puente Latin Music SeriesBoston, MA

7pm.
Various locations more more
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Stearns Square Concert SeriesSpringfield, MA

6pm, more dates TBA.
Stearns Square, 413-781-1591. more
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Elm Park Summer Concert SeriesWorcester, MA

Thursdays 6:30pm.
Elm Park, Highland Street at Park Avenue more
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Hudson Summer Concerts – Cellucci ParkHudson, MA

Thursdays 12pm.
Cellucci Park, 37 South Street more
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Field of Dreams ConcertsSalem, NH

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

Thursdays 6pm.
Cranmore Ski Resort more
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Davis Park Concert SeriesKillingly, CT

6-7:30pm.
Davis Park more
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Live Music at the Hingham ShipyardHingham, MA

2013:Thursdays & Fridays at 7pm.
Hingham Shipyard more
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Summer Concert SeriesLexington, MA

Fridays 6:30pm.
Lexington Visitors Center, 1875 Massachusetts Ave., 781-862-2480-. more
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Music at Hingham ShipyardHingham, MA

7pm.
Hingham Shipyard more
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Concerts in the ParksGardner, MA

6pm.
Monument Park more
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L.L. Bean Summer in the Park Concert SeriesFreeport, ME

Saturdays 7:30pm.
Discovery Park more
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Massachusetts Symphony Summer Concert SeriesWorcester, MA

7pm.
Institute Park more
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Summer Concert Series at PeabodyPeabody, MA

6-8pm. Mayor’s office, not recreation.
Leather City Common, Lowell St, 978-538-5702. more
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Summer Concert Series at Marshfield- “FinalizingMarshfield, MA

6pm except 7/21, 5pm.
Town Green or Proprietors Green more
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Zumix ConcertsBoston, MA

Piers Park 6pm, except 9/1: 3pm.
Piers Park or Bremen St. Park more
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Sunday Concert Series at RevereRevere, MA

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

6pm.
Various Locations, 617-542-7696. more
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Landmarks Orchestra Summer ConcertsBoston, MA

7pm.
At the Hatch Shell more
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Weekly Concerts in the ParkOld Orchard Beach, ME

Thursdays, 6:30-8pm.
Veterans Memorial Park, 207-934-0860. more
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Summer Concerts at Charlestown Navy YardCharlestown, MA

6pm.
Charlestown Navy Yard more
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Chesterfest Americana Music SeriesStockbridge, MA

5pm-7pm.
Chesterwood, 4 Williamsville Road, 413-298-3579. more
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