Events INSIDER: July 22-30, 2013

07/21/13 by Johnny Monsarrat

Johnny’s Picks

Puerto Rican Festival

This Puerto Rican Festival features a parade, various performances and even a choir of kids coming all the way down from Puerto Rico. That’s awesome! Boston, MA, Fri 7/26–Sun 7/28.more

St. Joseph Feast Celebration

The Italians in Boston’s North End have a number of Catholic Festivals. So, how religious are these festivals? Is it fun to attend if you’re not Catholic? I am told that it is, yet with two processions and a ‘non-sectarian mass’ that I assume won’t include Atheism or Judaism, I have doubts. Still, plenty of music. Boston, MA, Fri 7/26–Sun 7/28.more

Day of Triumph at the Larz Anderson Museum

This car show highlights people who own Triumph cars, with a lawn show featuring dozens of automobiles. 10am-2pm. Brookline, MA, Sun 7/28.more

Red Bones Pig Pickin’

This is a southern-style hog roast and street festival to benefit charity. Live music. 6-9pm. I’ve been; it’s small but it’s outdoors and convenient to the city. Somerville, MA, Mon 7/29.more

South Delta Aquarids Meteor Shower

There are only 9 major meteor showers a year, but if you discount the ones that are too cold to watch, or that are cloudy you are left with few opportunities! Here is one. All Over, , Sun 7/28–Tue 7/30.more

Lowell Folk Festival

I’ve been to this festival and it’s surprisingly rich. They have multiple workshops, several artists performing, food and vendors. Lowell, MA, Fri 7/26–Sun 7/28.more

Magic & Movie at Summer in the City

This is a magic and comedy show, mostly for kids. There’s a movie screening after the show. 10am. Cambridge, MA, Thu 7/25.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

Race of the Century: Horses, Cars, and Airplanes

Trust me: SEE THIS! They’ll race horses, old-timey cars, and old-timey airplanes! (All the old-timey horses are dead.) 8:30am-4:30pm. Stow, MA, Sat 7/27–Sun 7/28.more

Yankee Homecoming Festival

Like nearby Beverly, Newburyport also has a family day festival with entertainment all week. Newburyport, MA, Sun 7/28–Sun 8/4.more

ZooMoon at Capron Park Zoo

Walk through the zoo at night, with live music. Sadly, this is basically a night market inside the zoo. 6-9pm. Attleboro, MA, Wed 7/24.more

Twilight World of Bats

Yes! Yes! Yes! Eat ice cream and go looking for bats at night. (Hopefully not vampire bats.) Awesome! 7pm. Attleboro, MA, Thu 7/25.more

Yankee Doodle Days

This festival has kids tractor pulls, magicians, a demolition derby, and fireworks! Charlemont, MA, Fri 7/26–Sun 7/28.more

Twilight World of Bats

Go look for bats, and offer them ice cream if they try to bite you. Just joking, bats would not take the trade! 7pm. Lenox, MA, Fri 7/26.more

Homemade Boat Race

Build a boat, then race with it. Just make sure it’s got no holes! 5pm. Provincetown, MA, Mon 7/29.more

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Outdoor Series

Salsa in the Park

This outdoor dancing event occurs every Monday. Come with your friends and discover this spicy dancing style! 7pm. Boston, MA, Mon 7/22–Mon 8/26.more

Family Flick Nights

Grab you chair and come to this outdoor screening. There will be games for kids and food! 6-10:30pm. 7/24, 8/1. Braintree, MA, Wed 7/24–Thu 8/1.more

Apollinaire in the Park presents: The Caucasian Chalk Circle

Cool! This outdoor theatre show comes in both English and Spanish. Visit their website for the schedule 7:30pm. Chelsea, MA, Wed 7/24–Sat 7/27.more

Screen on the Green

Enjoy live entertainment in an outdoorsy setting, and then watch a movie right there! 7pm. Cambridge, MA, Wed 7/24–Wed 8/14.more

Family Movies on the Common

Burlington also has outdoor movie screenings. Come to the Town Common and have fun! Burlington, MA, Wed 7/24–Wed 8/7.more

Movie Nights at the Beach

Come to the beach for the day, then stay for an outdoor movie screening at dusk. Every Thursday 6pm. Revere, MA, Thu 7/25–Thu 8/15.more

City of Somerville Movie Series

This series of outdoors movies brings back hits from 1993. Don’t forget the popcorn! Every Thursday at dusk. Somerville, MA, Thu 7/25–Thu 8/29.more

WBZ Free Friday Flicks

Outdoor movie screenings at the Hatch Shell. Now that’s cool! 6pm. Boston, MA, Fri 7/26–Fri 8/23.more

Shakespeare at Choate Park

Enjoy this version of Shakespeare’s ‘The Tempest’ at Choate Park. It’s outdoors and free! 5pm. Medway, MA, Sat 7/27–Sun 7/28.more

Movies on the Necklace

Children’s activities at 7:30pm, then movie at 8:15pm. Jamaica Plain, MA, Sun 7/28.more

Sunday Parkland Games

Find multiple outdoor activities at The Parklands. Basketball, badmington, and even beanbag tossing. Cambridge, MA, Sun 7/28–Sun 9/15.more

Christopher Columbus Park Sunday Night Movies

Come to Christopher Columbus Park every Saturday at dusk, and watch a movie right there. Every Saturday 8pm. Boston, MA, Sun 7/28–Sun 8/18.more

Mayor Menino’s Movie Night

Activities 7pm, movie starts 8pm. Every Monday and Thursday 8/15. Boston, MA, Mon 7/29–Mon 8/26.more

Neighborhood Night at the Movies

Enjoy popular animated movies in an outdoor setting. Bring your chair and have a good time! 8pm 7/15, 7/22, 7/25, 7/28. Woburn, MA, Sat 7/13–Sun 7/28.more

Shakespeare on the Common

Come to this outdoor theatre show in Boston 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

Summer Music Series in Norman Leventhal Park

Don’t miss this series of outdoor concerts, featuring different artists such as MacWilliams Dixieland Quartet. 12-2pm. Every Tuesday and Thursday. Boston, MA, Tue 7/16–Thu 8/22.more

Free outdoor folk dancing

Come learn or practice folk dancing. It’s open to all public! 7:30pm every Tuesday. Boston, MA, Tue 7/16–Tue 8/27.more

Club Passim Summer Concert Series

Free outdoor concerts every Wednesday, featuring Sarah Blacker, Jake Hill and many other local artists. 12-1pm Every Wednesday. Cambridge, MA, Wed 7/17–Wed 9/4.more

Downtown Boston Brass strolling musicians

Watch and listen to 4 friendly musicians as they stroll around Boston! 12-2pm. Every Wednesday and Friday. Boston, MA, Wed 7/17–Fri 9/13.more

Jacob’s Pillow ‘Inside/Out’ Performances

This is a series of 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

WODS Summer Concert Series

Great bands perform at Hatch Shell during summer. Don’t miss this series of outdoor concerts. 7pm Every Wednesday. Boston, MA, Wed 7/17–Wed 8/28.more

Downtown Crossing Block Parties

Bring your friends, dance and enjoy the live music in downtown Boston. Don’t let the party stop! 5-8pm Every Thursday. Boston, MA, Thu 7/18–Thu 9/12.more

Momentum Theatre Troupe

Momentum brings innovative and challenging theatre with their traveling stage truck. That sounds cool! 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

Go to any of the four outdoor stages and enjoy performances b y great local bands! 5-8pm. Pittsfield, MA, Thu 7/18–Thu 9/19.more

WBZ Free Flicks at the Martini Shell

This series of outdoor screenings feature flicks everyone can enjoy. Yeah, it’s mostly animated movies, but they are all fun. Sunset, every Tuesday. Boston, MA, Fri 7/19–Tue 8/13.more

Longfellow House Family Sundays

Longfellow house has different outdoor activities involving arts. Try the 19Th Century games and riddles! Times vary, but they usually start at noon. Every Sunday. Cambridge, MA, Sun 7/21–Sun 8/25.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

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

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

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

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

Singer-Songwriter Event: The Loop

Join a bunch of singers, songwriters and musicians, then watch them perform on 15-30min sets. Cool! 7pm. Somerville, MA, Wed 7/24.more

‘LOLstel’ Free Standup Comedy Show

Watch 5 local comedians perform for 10 minutes each. They say they’re bringing their ‘A’ material. 7pm FREE! Boston, MA, Thu 7/25.more

Quincy Bay Race Week

Yay! This is 4 days of boat racing! They usually have a boat parade too. Quincy, MA, Thu 7/25–Sun 7/28.more

Fine Choices Open House

This is Pucker Gallery’s Open House. Feel free to walk around and see the art pieces they have on display. 5pm. Boston, MA, Thu 7/25.more

Summer Arts Weekend

Summer Arts Weekend is back, accompanied by several great artists. Get ready to enjoy their performances! Boston, MA, Fri 7/26–Sun 7/28.more

Figment Project

At Figment everyone can play, share, create and collaborate. Express yourself though art, and games. Just have fun! Boston, MA, Sat 7/27–Sun 7/28.more

Summer Century & Family Fun Fest

This is a big group bicycle ride suitable for all ages that seems to be self-guided. Learn about history on this tour and eat BBQ for lunch. Yum. Acton, MA, Sat 7/27.more

Christmas in July 5k

OK, this is a 5K race, but 100% of the proceeds go to organizations that fight Cancer. That’s cool! 9am. Newburyport, MA, Sat 7/27.more

Urban Raid Boston

This is a chip timed obstacle course, with medical assistance and all that. It’s cool and fun! Boston, MA, Sat 7/27.more

Boom Town Festival

I was really excited to hear about this free festival until I realized it’s a loosely connected series of random tours and art projects mainly for kids. Ah, well. Cambridge, MA, Mon 7/29–Thu 8/1.more

Playhouse in the Park

Outdoor concerts and other performances, for free and open to the public! Boston, MA, Tue 7/30.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

Night Sky Gazing with Futurefarmers

Well, this is a stargazing event, but if you want to join the program, you have to buy a ticket. Lincoln, MA, Thu 7/25.more

The Long Arm of the Law

The 1700s were more than just minutemen! See re-enactors portray police, judges, and criminals! Looks like there are three different shows. 12pm, 1pm, 2:45pm. Lincoln, MA, Sat 7/27.more

Camper’s Campfire

Learn the basics of camping at Harold Parker State Park! Bring marshmallows! Saturdays 7:30pm. Andover, MA, Sat 7/27.more

1A Auto Charity Car Show

All cars welcome! There will be a DJ, food, motorcycles and lots of friendly people. 9am-3pm. Pepperell, MA, Sun 7/28.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

Marblehead Race Week

More boat racing, this time in Marblehead. This one has regatta events as well. Marblehead, MA, Thu 7/25–Sun 7/28.more

Footsteps of Heroes

This is a Civil War Walking tour, featuring William Lloyd Garrison’s birthplace and many other locations. 5pm. Newburyport, MA, Sat 7/27.more

Abbadia Mare Festival

This 2-day festival has human-chess, magic and comedy shows, knights demos and many other fun activities. Gloucester, MA, Sat 7/27–Sun 7/28.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

Harbor Illuminations

Come to Hull Harbor & carry the magic and spirit of the Illumination in your heart all year. Buy a flare or just enjoy the view. 8:30pm. Hull, MA, Sat 7/27.more

Nantucket Atheneum Dance Festival

This is a series of dance performances, and most of them are free. Tickets required for the 2 big events on 7/24 and 7/27. Nantucket, MA, Mon 7/22–Sat 7/27.more

Nantucket Ghost Walk/Cemetery Route

Ready for some spooky? Walk through some of Nantucket’s scariest places! 8:30pm. Nantucket, MA, Mon 7/22–Tue 8/6.more

Silver Ticket Scavenger Hunt (Taylor Swift)

Solve Diet Coke’s mystery, and rush to Boston’s secret location, where the first 8 fans to arrive will be awarded tix to Taylor Swift’s concert. Cool! Foxborough, MA, Thu 7/25.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

Kofest Story Slam & Party

Like a poetry slam, without notes, all real stories… all about courage. Sounds interesting! 8pm. Amherst, MA, Sun 7/28.more

Art Picnic

Not food at the tables? This time picnic tables at Quadrangle Green will be filled with art! Springfield, MA, Mon 7/29–Sat 8/10.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

Spencer Fair 125 Anniversary Ball

Fairs don’t turn 125 years very often. Let’s celebrate with a ball! 6pm. Spencer, MA, Sat 7/27.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

Shakespeare in the Park

One of Shakespeare’s plays come to life in Onset. It’s an outdoor performance everyone can enjoy. Wareham, MA, Sun 7/21–Sun 8/11.more

Sailor Songs & Shanties with Michael Goddard

This is a maritime musical performance where people get to sing the loud and funny choruses. 7pm Repeats on 7/31, 8/7, 8/21. Brewster, MA, Wed 7/24–Wed 8/21.more

Woods Hole Film Festival

Cape Cod can be excused for having a film festival in the summer. Because when else would you go there? They’ll have panels, workshops, and music, not just sitting in the dark in a movie theatre. Woods Hole, MA, Sat 7/27–Sat 8/3.more

Whale Week

Step inside a life size right whale! Or attend to workshops and other fun activities. Provincetown, MA, Sat 7/27–Sat 8/3.more

Illumination on Onset Bay

Fun daytime activities in the afternoon, and then candle lighting at night. Also a strolling band will perform around Onset. 3pm. and 9pm. Onset, MA, Sat 7/27.more

Evening Canoe Trip

Hey, paddle under the moonlight at Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary. It’s relaxing and cool! 5:30pm. South Wellfleet, MA, Tue 7/30.more

Performance

Review: Love, Loss, and What I Wore

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

Circus Smirkus in Waltham

Hey, this circus it not only awesome, but also a supporter of non-profit organizations. This year’s show has been described as amazing! Waltham, MA, Fri 7/26–Sun 7/28.more

Colonial Dance Tunes and Love Songs

This revolutionary war type concert acts out the Sarah Palin fantasy that Paul Revere rode a horse and rang bells and shot guns to warn the British away. 1-4pm. Boston, MA, Sat 7/27.more

You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown

Join Charlie Brown and the gang on this musical performance presenting at Centre Stage. Tu 7:30pm Wed 5pm. Nantucket, MA, Tue 7/2–Sat 8/3.more

Travel

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

Blues on the Beach

Enjoy the blue ocean and some blues at the same time! Fun fun fun! 6-8pm Every Wednesday. Westerly, RI, Wed 7/17–Wed 8/21.more

Annie Theatre By The Sea

This musical follows the adventures of Annie, the popular comic strip heroine lots of people love! Cool! 8pm. South Kingstown, RI, Wed 7/17–Sat 8/10.more

Full Moon Paddle in Rhode Island

In Rhode Island, this kayak center has regular programs and tours, one of which is this moonlight paddle. Sounds lovely! 7pm. North Kingstown, RI, Mon 7/22–Tue 7/23.more

Kingston Chamber Music Festival

It’s a series of chamber concerts presenting the work of great composers from the past. It costs $25 per concert. 8pm. Kingston, RI, Wed 7/24–Sun 8/4.more

Foster Old Home Days

Foster Old Home Days includes many events like the Oxen pull, animal exhibits, martial arts demos, chowder dinners and much more. Foster, RI, Thu 7/25–Sun 7/28.more

Blessing of the Fleet Weekend

The feature events is of course, the blessing of a the boats. You’ll also find a road race, food fest and live entertainment. Narragansett, RI, Fri 7/26–Sat 7/27.more

A Tribute to the Battle of Gettysburg

This one is a theatrical-musical event celebrating the historical battle, with live music from a 42-piece orchestra! 7pm. Newport, RI, Fri 7/26.more

Newport Folk Festival

This music festival brings great figures such as Andrew Bird and Beck! the best thing, it’s outdoors! Newport, RI, Fri 7/26–Sun 7/28.more

Cultural Survival Bazaar

This one is the perfect chance to get in touch with Indigenous artists and cooperatives. Experience their culture and also purchase crafts directly from them! 9am-5pm. Tiverton, RI, Sat 7/27–Sun 7/28.more

RI Great Outdoors Pursuit

Find nothing but outdoor activities Colt State Park! 11am-3pm. Bristol, RI, Sun 7/28.more

Newport BridgeFest

More than a series of outdoor concerts, this festival includes lectures, workshops, and picnics, most of it for free! Newport, RI, Mon 7/29–Thu 8/1.more

Oakland Beach Tuesday Cruise Night

This is a car show, with food, live music… and family fun. 5pm-8pm. Warwick, RI, Tue 7/30.more

North Haverhill Fair

Fiesta Shows will have their traveling carnival here, also convenient if you’re heading to the White Mountains. Make it a whole weekend! North Haverhill, NH, Wed 7/24–Sun 7/28.more

Lawn Game Classic

Yup, this is a corn hole and polish horseshoe tournament. It’s pure summer outdoorsy fun! 2013:10am-4pm. Lincoln, NH, Sat 7/27.more

Rubber Duck Race

This is a rubber duck race that helps language students do their international trip. Nothing more, nothing less. 10am. Sunapee, NH, Sat 7/27.more

Canterbury Fair

This festival has Morris dancing, blacksmithing and woodworking demos, music, food, and other home towny activities. About 90 minutes from Boston, on your way up to the White Mountains. 10am. Canterbury, NH, Sat 7/27.more

Miss Hampton Beach Pageant

Yup, it’s a beauty contest. Not super fun, but it’s free! 2pm. Hampton Beach, NH, Sun 7/28.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

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, Mon 7/1–Sat 9/7.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

Dinosaurs and Reptiles

This is a talk about how nowadays reptiles have connections with the good old dinosaurs from the past. 6:30pm. Harwinton, CT, Wed 7/24.more

Egg Drop

This one is cool! Come up with a design that prevents an egg from breaking when dropped from a fixed height. 10am. Windsor Locks, CT, Fri 7/26–Sun 7/28.more

Star Party!

This one’s a talk about life outside of planet Earth. Stargazing after the program. 8pm. Litchfield, CT, Fri 7/26.more

Antique and Classic Boat Rendezvous

Come see several old restored boats, and don’t miss the 1929’s ketch Belle Adventure. Also, look for the vintage car show. Mystic, CT, Sat 7/27–Sun 7/28.more

Lyman Orchards Sunflower Field Maze

Did you say SUNFLOWER maze? Get me there!! Benefits a children’s charity. 7 days a week, 9am-6pm. Also, hot-air balloon rides on 8/10 and 8/11. Middlefield, CT, Sat 7/27–Sun 8/25.more

Musical Muster

This parade will be formed by over a dozen of Fife and Drum Corps from Southern New England. That’s cool! 12pm. Coventry, CT, Sun 7/28.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

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

Mahoosuc Skye Celtic Concert Series

Experience the best of Celtic music through this series of concerts. 7pm. 8/13, 8/ 27. Bethel, ME, Tue 6/18–Tue 8/27.more

York Days and Lighting of the Nubble

This festival boasts several sports competitions, a craft fair (of course) and ends with fireworks. Oh, you also get to decorate the lighthouse! York, ME, Wed 7/24–Sun 8/4.more

Pittston Fair

This 4 day event features a carnival, multiple exhibits, beauty contests and much more. They say it’s Maine’s friendliest country fair. Pittston, ME, Thu 7/25–Sun 7/28.more

The Kneading Conference & Maine Artisan Bread Fair

If you don’t get to master the art of making bread, at least you’ll eat a lot of it. Sounds interesting! Skowhegan, ME, Thu 7/25–Fri 7/26.more

County Bluegrass

Here’s a music festival you come camp over for. I bet it’s great fun! Fort Fairfield, ME, Thu 7/25–Sun 7/28.more

Maine Quilts Show

You will find lots of quilts at this festival. Most of them for sale, some only on exhibit. Also: Workshops, lectures and silent auctions. Augusta, ME, Fri 7/26–Sun 7/28.more

Bangor State Fair

This fair features carnival rides, motorcycle shows, pony rides, lumberjack shows and many more fun events. Bangor, ME, Fri 7/26–Sun 8/4.more

Northern Maine Fair

Another fair, this one featuring a bear show, BMX shows, a carnival and harness racing. Cool! Presque Isle, ME, Fri 7/26–Sat 8/3.more

Richmond Days

Richmond Days is a 2-day festival featuring fireworks, live music, games and a parade! Richmond, ME, Fri 7/26–Sat 7/27.more

Bucksport Bay Festival

This festival has a parade, laser tag, a pie bake-off and live entertainment. Not bad, Bucksport! Bucksport, ME, Fri 7/26–Sat 7/27.more

Rangeley Logging Festival

A parade, wood carving, live entertainment and the Great Maine Lumberjack Show. Sounds pretty cool to me! Rangeley, ME, Fri 7/26–Sat 7/27.more

Fairy Fridays

Trust me: SEE THIS! I’ve been to this. It was remarkable — and I don’t have any kids! The grounds are beautiful, and expansive — and they had a parade and live music. 10am. Boothbay, ME, Fri 7/26–Fri 8/30.more

Grand Lake Stream Folk Art Festival

This festival combines folk music shows with kids games and a craft market. Not super original, but the concerts are worth it. Princeton, ME, Sat 7/27–Sun 7/28.more

20th Maine Civil War Encampment

This encampment offers living history demos, of course. But you know the most fun is the cannon firings. Prospect, ME, Sat 7/27–Sun 7/28.more

Car/Bike Show / Motorcycle Run

Hey, this one has cars, bikes, trucks and motorcycle shows! Also, the usual craft market. All day. Farmington, ME, Sat 7/27.more

Schoodic Arts Festival

Lots of performances, some musical, some theatrical. All of them are fun. Their lineup is not finalized, so they will add more shows! Winter Harbor, ME, Sun 7/28–Sun 8/11.more

Circus Smirkus in Kennebunkport

This circus it not only awesome, but also a supporter of non-profit organizations. This year’s show has been described as amazing! Tue 1pm & 6pm / Wed 1pm & 6pm. Kennebunkport, ME, Tue 7/30–Wed 7/31.more

Skowhegan RiverFest

This multi-day festival has BBQs, live music, 5K races and fireworks! Skowhegan, ME, Tue 7/30–Sun 8/4.more

Time Line Event

Don’t miss this! It’s a series or re-enactments, starting on the ancient Rome and ending at the present day, or close to.10am-5pm. West Dover, VT, Sat 7/27–Sun 7/28.more

Lamoille Country Field Days

Find tractor & ox pulls, live music, a car show and food vendors. Oh, there’s also an arm wrestling contest! Johnson, VT, Fri 7/26–Sun 7/28.more

Bookstock Literary Festival

Meet regional authors and book lovers at this festival. This one’s packed with lectures, talks, workshops and also live music! Woodstock, VT, Fri 7/26–Sun 7/28.more

Deerfield Valley Blueberry Festival

This is the blue version of the berries festival. Find a car show, a parade, games for kids, jam making workshops and more! Wilmington, VT, Fri 7/26–Sun 8/4.more

Hay Day – Billings Farm & Museum

This event revolves around hay. Learn how to make a scarecrow puppet or ride a wagon. Cool! 10am-5pm. Woodstock, VT, Sat 7/27.more

Deerfield Valley Civil War Days

Yay! Come to this one and watch Civil War re-enactors perform and do cannon & musket demos. Wilmington, VT, Sat 7/27–Sun 7/28.more

Phlox Festival

Enjoy garden tours, cutflower displays and Phlox in bloom, all at this 1940’s nursery and greenhouse. East Hardwick, VT, Sun 7/28–Sun 8/11.more

Outdoor Theatre

Outdoor Theatre & More – click map above to set region	Mon 7/22	Tue 7/23	Wed 7/24	Thu 7/25	Fri 7/26	Sat 7/27	Sun 7/28	Mon 7/29
Burlington Children’s ShowsBurlington, MA Mondays 6:30pm on town common, Thursdays 1pm at Simonds Park. Various, 781-270-1695.	M			R				M
Longfellow House Family SundaysCambridge, MA Times vary, but they usually start at noon. Longfellow House, 105 Brattle St, 617-876-4491.							S
Salsa in the ParkBoston, MA Mon 6pm. Blackstone Community Center	M							M
Free outdoor folk dancingLexington, MA Tues: Copley Square 7:30-9:30pm; Sat: 8-10pm Harvard Square. Sat 7/13 Depot Square 7-9pm and Sun 8/4 2-4pm. Various		T
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		T	W	R	F	S	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		T	W	R	F	S	S
Playhouse in the ParkBoston, MA 11am , 6pm. Shattuck Picnic Grove		T
Apollinaire in the Park presents: The Caucasian Chalk CircleChelsea, MA 7:30pm. Mary O’Malley Park, Waterfront, 617-887-2336.			W	R	F	S
Shakespeare at Choate ParkMedway, MA 5pm. Choate Park / Park Pond						S	S
Summer Children’s ShowsNorth Andover, MA Tues&Thurs 10am. Town Common		T		R
A Midsummer Night’s DreamEaston, MA 7/13,14 4pm. Borderland State Park, 617-294-9722.						S	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
Shakespeare at Lynn Woods: Much Ado About NothingLynn, MA Sat&Sun 1pm, plus Sat 4pm. Lynn Woods Pennybrook Entrance, Walnut Street						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
Worcester Shakespeare FestivalWorcester, MA Thurs-Fri-Sat 8pm, Sun 2pm. Memorical Grove Amphitheatre, Green Hill Park				R	F	S	S
A Midsummer Night’s DreamLenox, MA No time listed. 2 Plunkett Street	T	T	W	R	F	S	S	M
Much Ado About NothingPawtucket, RI Fri, Sat 8pm, Sun 6pm 7/19-28. 63 Exchange St, 401-305-7333.					F	S	S
One-act WednesdaysNewport, RI Shakespeare’s “The Comedy of Errors”, performed in the lawn of Newport Art Museum. BYO Picnic basket. Wednesdays 6 pm (if it rains, it moves indoors).			W
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 Theatre Festival at Waveny ParkCanaan, CT Different plays, all under an open air tent theatre. This year: South Pacific, Grease, The Little Mermaid, The Cat in the Hat and Pinkalicious! Call for exact dates/performances. Outdoors. Mostly 8pm, but some daytimes too. Waveny Park, 203-966-4634.				R	F	S	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
Shakespeare in the Park: Merchant of VeniceNashua, NH Sat, Sun 1pm. Greeley Park Bandshell						S	S
River Theater: “Shakespeare In HollywoodCharlestown, NH SKIPPED 2013. No response. , 603-236-9135.						S	S
Fireworks In The SquareOld Orchard Beach, ME Thursdays 9:45pm approx. The Pier, 2 Old Orchard St				R
Shakespeare in the ParkKennebunk, ME Thursdays-Fridays 7pm, Saturdays 2 and 7pm. Lafayette Park, Storer St, 646-360-3260.				R	F	S
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

Outdoor Movies

Outdoor Movies – click map above to set region	Mon 7/22	Tue 7/23	Wed 7/24	Thu 7/25	Fri 7/26	Sat 7/27	Sun 7/28	Mon 7/29
Screen on the GreenCambridge, MA Performance at 7pm, then movie. Various parks, 617-349-6200.			W
WBZ Free Friday FlicksBoston, MA sunset. Various Locations, 617-787-7200.					F
Summer in the City at the Boston Harbor HotelBoston, MA Dusk. 70 Rowes Wharf, 617-439-7000.					F
Burlington Movies on the CommonBurlington, MA Dusk.			W
Movie Nights at the BeachRevere, MA Thursdays (except 7/19), DJ 6 pm, movies at dusk. Revere Beach, 781-286-8190.				R
Movies in the ParksAll over Sunset. Various Parks		T				S
Magic 106.7 Family Film FestivalBoston, MA Just after sunset. South garden at the Prudential Center						S
Family Flick NightsBraintree, MA 6-10:30pm. French’s Common			W
City of Somerville Annual Movie SeriesSomerville, MA Just after sunset. Various locations, 617-666-3311.				R
Neighborhood Night at the MoviesWoburn, MA 8pm. Various parks	M			R			S
Christopher Columbus Park Sunday Night MoviesBoston, MA 7/14-8/18 sundays at dusk. Christopher Columbus Park, North End, 718-639-6002.							S
Family Night & Outdoor MovieWoburn, MA Dusk. Library Park		T
Movies on the NecklaceJamaica Plain, MA Children’s activities at 7:30pm, then movie at 8:15pm. Jamaica Pond, 617-232-5374.							S
Mayor Menino’s Movie NightBoston, MA Activities 7pm, movie starts 8pm. Various parks, 617-635-4505.								M
Grupo FantasiaAll over 2013:. Various Locations				R				M
Summer Concerts on the CommonNorwood, MA 7-9pm rain or shine. Town Common							S
Wellesley Summer Outdoor Movie SeriesWellesley, MA 8pm. Morses Pond Beach				R
Eco-themed Free Film Series, EssexEssex, MA Wednesday evenings, time TBA. Cox Reservation, Greenbelt Association, 82 Eastern Avenue			W
Salem Movie in the ParkSalem, MA 7-8:30pm. Various parks						S
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
Movies with the StarsMansfield, MA Times vary, check town website. South Common			W
Movies in the ParkMarion, MA Times vary between 7:45 and 8:45. Island Wharf			W
Free Movie Mondays @ Museums on the GreenFalmouth, MA Mondays 7 pm. Museums on the Green	M							M
Movies Under the StarsFalmouth, MA Dusk. Peg Noonan Park, Main Street, 508-540-7724, 508-487-3424.			W
Summer Movies SeriesGreenfield, MA Dusk. The Energy Park						S
Movies in the ParkGardner, MA 8pm. Rain date 7 days after. Monument park, 978-632-1900.					F
Movie on the BeachWesterly, RI 6pm. 1 Bluff Ave, 401-584-7000.							S
Movies on the Roof DeckNewport, RI 8:30pm. Vanderbilt Grace Hotel, 41 Mary St			W
Movies on the BlockProvidence, RI Thursdays at dusk. Westminster St at Union St				R
Movies on the beachWesterly, RI Tuesdays 8:30pm. Atlantic Beach Park, 401-596-7761 or 401-348-2597.		T
Movies in the ParkWolfeboro, NH Dusk (rain date is Saturday). Foss Field (On Soccer Field by Back Bay)					F
Movies in Prescott ParkPortsmouth, NH dusk. Prescott Park	M							M
Movies on the GreenNorth Conway, NH 7pm. Settlers Green Outlet, Rt 16, 603-356-7031 x10.		T
Monday Night Movies on the BeachHampton Beach, NH dusk, dates to be confirmed. near the playground	M							M
Family Outdoor Movies on the Surf Club DeckMadison, CT July 9pm,.					F
Sand Jam & Family Movie NightsFairfield, CT Dance 6:30, movies begin at dark (8:30 approx.). Jennings Beach					F
Friday Night Movies, Rocky HillRocky Hill, CT 6:30pm. Veterans Memorial Amphitheater (Back of Elm Ridge Park)					F
Beach Blanket Movie at SunsetNew London, CT Sunset.		T
Summer Outdoor MoviesNorwalk, CT 6pm. Shady Beach						S
Family Movie and Picnic NightsGreenwich, CT 6:30pm. Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic Center, 203-622-7814, 203-622-6472.	M
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
Sunset SaturdaysPittsfield, MA 7pm. Wahconah Park, 143 Wahconah Street						S

Cornfield Mazes

Cornfield Mazes (Day/Night/Both) – click map above to set region	22-Jul	Tue 7/23	Wed 7/24	Thu 7/25	Fri 7/26	Sat 7/27	Sun 7/28	Mon 7/29
Fort Hill Farms Corn Maze AdventureThompson, CT 8/9-10/31 11am-9pm daily. Last ticket sold 7:30pm, BYO flashlights for night time hunts! , 860-923-3439.	B	B	B	B	B	B	B	B
Hathaway Farm Corn MazeRutland, VT 7/27- […] Left voicemail. Site not updated. Largest in VT. 2012: Sun, Mon, Wed-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-9pm. Nights aren’t “haunted”. Last ticket sold one hour before close. 12-acre maze! 741 Prospect Hill Road, 802.775.2624.						S
Corn Maze at Hanson’s FarmFramingham, MA Open 9:00am- 6:00pm 7 Days a week from July to November. 20 Nixon Rd, 508.877.3058.	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D
Lyman Orchards Corn MazeMiddlefield, CT Every day SUNFLOWER maze! 7/27-8/25. 8-5pm. Routes 147 & 157, 860-349-6015.						D	D	D

Outdoor Music

Outdoor Music – click map above to set region	Mon 7/22	Tue 7/23	Wed 7/24	Thu 7/25	Fri 7/26	Sat 7/27	Sun 7/28	Mon 7/29
Downtown Boston Brass strolling musiciansBoston, MA 12-2pm. Downtown Crossing			W		F
Club Passim Summer Concert SeriesCambridge, MA 12-1pm. 47 Palmer St.			W
Downtown Crossing Block PartiesBoston, MA 5-8pm. Downtown Crossing				R
WODS Summer Concert SeriesBoston, MA 7pm. Hatch Shell, Esplanade			W
Summer Music Series in Norman Leventhal ParkBoston, MA 12-2pm. Post Office Square, 617-482-2139.		T		R
Kendall Square Concert SeriesCambridge, MA Thursdays at noon except 7/16, 8/6, 8/27 4:30 p. 300 Athenaeum Street, 617 577-7354.				R
Concerts in the Courtyard at Boston Public LibraryBoston, MA Fridays 12:30pm. Central Library in Copley Square, 617-536-5400.					F
Special Live Concerts at Boston Harbor HotelBoston, MA Mondays to Thursdays: 6-10pm, Fridays 4:30pm. Rowes Wharf, Boston Harbor Hotel	M	T	W	R	F			M
Boston Harbor Islands Jazz SundaysBoston, MA Sundays 12pm & 1pm. Spectacle Island							S
Berklee Jazz on Spectacle IslandBoston, MA 12pm – 1pm, check schedule. Spectacle Island, 617-223-8108.							S
Burlington Summer ConcertsBurlington, MA Tuesdays 6:30pm. Town Common		T
Summer Concert Series at DedhamDedham, MA 7pm. Endicott Estate Lawn, 781-329-9118.				R
Summer Concerts at The Greenway SessionsBoston, MA noon & 6 pm, varies. Check schedule for more info. Various locations					F
Summer Music and Movies SeriesJamaica Plain, MA 6pm. except 7/28, 7:30 August location: Allerton Overlook, Olmsted Park, Brookline. Pinebank, Jamaica Pond							S
Heritage Festivals / Dancing in the ParkNewton, MA Sun 7-8:30pm, Wed 6:15-8pm dancing, music. Various							S
Reading “Touch of Class” Family ConcertsReading, MA Sun 6:30-8pm except 8/4: 6-7:30pm. Town Hall Common							S
Emerald Necklace Conservancy Summer SundaysJamaica Plain, MA 6pm except 7/28 7:30pm.							S
In Tune with MedfordMedford, MA Tuesday 5:30pm. City Hall Plaza, 781-396-5500.		T
ParkARTS Citywide Neighborhood ConcertsBoston, MA 7pm. except 8/5, 5pm. Various		T
Wright’s Pond Family ConcertsMedford, MA Tuesdays 5:30pm. Wright’s Pond		T
Summer Sunset Concert SeriesCanton, MA tues 7-9pm. The Village Shoppes Canton, 95 Washington St		T
Wrights Pond Family ConcertsMedford, MA Tuesdays 5:30pm. Wrights Pond		T
Summer Concert Series at CantonCanton, MA Wed 6:30pm. Canton High School, 781-821-5030.			W
Brookline Summer Concert SeriesBrookline, MA 6pm. Emerson Park			W
Tito Puente Latin Music SeriesBoston, MA 7pm. Various locations				R
Gardner Museum Nights / After HoursBoston, MA 5pm. 280 The Fenway, 617-566-1401.				R
Zumix ConcertsBoston, MA Piers Park 6pm, except 9/1: 3pm. Piers Park or Bremen St. Park							S
Sunday Concert Series at RevereRevere, MA 6pm. American Legion lawn, 281 Broadway							S
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
Arts on the Arcade Concert SeriesBoston, MA July 24 – August 28 Wednesdays 7pm. City Hall Plaza			W
Mayor Menino’s Wednesday Night ConcertsBoston, MA 7pm. City Hall Plaza			W
Summer Concerts at Charlestown Navy YardCharlestown, MA 6pm. Charlestown Navy Yard				R
Outdoor Concert at the Sampas PavillionLowell, MA Mondays 7pm. Sampas Pavilion	M							M
Summer Concerts on the Common at BillericaBillerica, MA 7pm except 7/4: 10-2:00 hot dogs, music & activities. 8/6: 6pm icecream social. Town Common, 978-671-0921.		T
Summer Band Concerts & Children’s ShowsNorth Andover, MA 6pm. Town Common							S
Concerts on the CommonWilmington, MA Wed 6:30-8pm. Town Common			W
“Alive on the River” Concert SeriesWiscasset, ME Thursdays 6pm. Town Common, 207-882-8230.				R
Waterfront ConcertsBangor, ME 7/21-9/14. 5:30pm Lowest ticket price I found was $26.75. Most were $30-$80. Bangor Waterfront Pavilion		T	W			S
Outdoor Market and ConcertBangor, ME 6pm. Pickering Square				R
Kennebunk Weekly Concerts in the ParkKennebunk, ME 6:30pm. Lafayette Park, Storer St.			W
Summer Concerts at Norcross PointWinthrop, ME 2-4pm. Off Bowdoin/Memorial							S
Yarmouth Summer Art SeriesYarmouth, ME Various times. Royal River Park			W
Summer Concert Series at Wells Harbor ParkWells, ME 6:30pm. Wells Harbor Park						S
Poland Spring Annual Summer Concert SeriesPoland Spring, ME 7:00pm. 37 Preservation Way	M							M
Mill Creek Park Summer ConcertsSouth Portland, ME 6:30pm. Mill Creek Park, 207-767-7650.			W
York Beach Concert SeriesYork, ME 7-9pm. Ellis Park, York Beach, 207-363-1040.			W		F	S	S
Summer in the Parks ConcertsPortland, ME Wed 7:30pm at Western Prom Park, Thu 12:30pm (thru Aug 8) at Deering Oaks Park. Western Prom Park (mostly)			W	R
Weekly Concerts in the ParkOld Orchard Beach, ME Thursdays, 6:30-8pm. Veterans Memorial Park, 207-934-0860.				R
Music at the Manse Concert SeriesConcord, MA 2pm. The Old Manse, 269 Monument Street, 978-369-3909.							S
Hudson Summer Concerts – Wood ParkHudson, MA Wednesdays 6:30pm. Wood Park, Park Street			W
Acton NARA Park Concerts & TheatreActon, MA Various times & events. Nara Park, 25 Ledge Rock Way		T		R
Hopkinton Concerts on the CommonHopkinton, MA 5pm. Town Common							S
Concerts on the Common, FraminghamFramingham, MA 6:30pm. Village Green at Framingham Center, 508-532-5960 ask for “Building Services”-.					F
Summer Concerts on the Common, NorwoodNorwood, MA 7pm. Town Common, Washington St & Nahatan St							S
Lexington Bicentennial Band Summer Concert SeriesLexington, MA 7:15pm. Hastings Park Bandstand, Worthen Road at Old Mass Ave, 781-862-0500 x707.		T
Wellesley’s Free Concert SeriesWellesley, MA 7pm. Town Hall Green			W
Summer Concerts at WellesleyWellesley, MA 7pm. Town Hall Green, 781-235-2370.			W
Dover Summer Concert SeriesDover, MA 7pm. Dover Town Common		T
Summer Concert Series at SudburySudbury, MA 2013:7pm. Haskell Field, 979-639-2356.	M							M
Concerts on the CommonFitchburg, MA 6-8pm. Upper Common			W
Art in the Parks, NeedhamNeedham, MA Thursdays at 7pm Rain location: Needham High School. Memorial Park, 781-455-7521.				R
Hudson Summer Concerts – Cellucci ParkHudson, MA Thursdays 12pm. Cellucci Park, 37 South Street				R
Summer Concert SeriesLexington, MA Fridays 6:30pm. Lexington Visitors Center, 1875 Massachusetts Ave., 781-862-2480-.					F
Concerts on the Common at BedfordBedford, MA 2-3pm. Town Common							S
Middlesex Concert Band RehearsalsWakefield, MA 7:30pm. In good weather rehearsals are outdoors. Church, 8 Lafayette St				R
Sunday Concerts in the ShellBeverly, MA Thursdays 6-8pm. Lynch Park							S
Summer Concert Series, ManchesterManchester, MA 6pm.		T
Sundays in Patton ParkHamilton, MA 5pm. Patton Park, Rt 1A, 978-468-4818.							S
Lowell Summer Music SeriesLowell, MA 7:30pm. Boarding House Park					F	S	S
Concerts on the CommonBeverly, MA 6-8pm. Beverly Common				R
Summer Beach ConcertsLynn, MA 6-8pm except 7/3: 7-9pm. Red Rock Park on the beach at Lynn Shore Drive.				R
SurfSide Live! with FireworksSalisbury, MA 7:30. Salisbury Beach Center, 3 Broadway Street						S
Topsfield Concerts on the CommonTopsfield, MA Sundays 4-6pm. Town Common							S
Summer Concert Series at DanversDanvers, MA 6pm. Danvers Rotary Pavilion, 978-777-0001 x3094.	M		W					M
North Reading Concert/BBQ SeriesNorth Reading, MA BBQ 5pm, kids act 5:15pm, music 6:15pm. $3. Ipswich River Park			W
Castle Hill Summer Picnic ConcertsIpswich, MA Picnicking at 5pm, then concert 7-9pm. Not free. Castle Hill, 978-356-4351 x4015.				R
Summer Concert Series at PeabodyPeabody, MA 6-8pm. Mayor’s office, not recreation. Leather City Common, Lowell St, 978-538-5702.							S
Cafe Olio Acoustic Nights Music SeriesPlymouth, MA Thursdays 6-8pm. Cafe Olio, 508-209-2000.				R
Summer Concert Series at Sunset LakeBraintree, MA 6pm. Sunset Lake’s gazebo bandstand		T
Wednesday Night ConcertsPlymouth, MA Wed 6:30-9:30pm. Pilgrim Memorial Park, Water Street			W
Summer Concert Series at Soule HomesteadMiddleboro, MA Not free.Shows start at 6pm. Rain or shine (if it rains they’ll go inside). 46 Soule Street						S
Concerts on the Plymouth WaterfrontPlymouth, MA 2013:6:30pm. Pilgrim Memorial Park			W
Evenings Under the StarsHingham, MA Sat 7pm. Not free. Carr Amphitheater, One Conservatory Drive						S
Avon Town Gazebo ConcertsAvon, MA Wednesdays, 7:00-8:30pm. Town Common, 508-559-9461, 508-586-6580.			W
Concert on the Lawn at Thomas Crane LibraryQuincy, MA 7-8pm. Thomas Crane Public Library, 617-376-1301.				R
Summer Concerts at WeymouthWeymouth, MA July,6:30pm. August, 8pm. Ralph Talbot Amphitheatre, next to Town Hall				R
Plymouth Library Lawn ConcertPlymouth, MA 1-2pm.except 7/13, 2-3pm.				R
Mayor’s Summer Concert Series at BrocktonBrockton, MA 4pm. 35 Christy’s Place, Recreation 508-580-7860.				R
Live Music at the Hingham ShipyardHingham, MA 2013:Thursdays & Fridays at 7pm. Hingham Shipyard				R	F
Music at Hingham ShipyardHingham, MA 7pm. Hingham Shipyard					F
Summer Concert Series at Marshfield- “FinalizingMarshfield, MA 6pm except 7/21, 5pm. Town Green or Proprietors Green							S
Summer Concert Series at DartmouthDartmouth, MA 6:30-8:30pm. $5. Apponagansett Park			W
Foxboro Jaycees ConcertsFoxboro, MA 7-9pm. Foxboro Common				R
Westport Rivers Winery Concert SeriesWestport, MA 6pm. 417 Hixbridge Rd, 508-636-3423.					F
Musical Mondays at FeatherstoneMartha’s Vinyard, MA 6:30pm. Featherstone	M							M
Sharon Bands Summer Concert SeriesSharon, MA Various. Various Locations			W				S	M
Summer Concerts at Children’s BeachNantucket, MA 6-7:30pm. Children’s Beach							S
Lakeside Concert SeriesSharon, MA Wed 7pm, Sun 3pm. Memorial Park Beach Bandstand, Lake Massapoag, 781-784-1530.			W				S
Norton Public Library Summer Concert SeriesNorton, MA 7:30pm. Norton Library, 68 E. Main St., 508-285-0265.		T
Sundown Concerts at Fruitland MuseumsHarvard, MA 7:15pm. 102 Prospect Hill Road, 978-456-3924.				R
Concerts in the ParksGardner, MA 6pm. Monument Park						S
Blackstone Valley Community Concert BandWorcester, MA Various times & locations. Various				R
Hopedale Summer Band Concert SeriesHopedale, MA 7pm. , 508-473-8439.			W
Out to Lunch Summer Concert Series & Farmers MarketWorcester, MA Thursdays 11-2pm. Worcester Common, 508-799-1400 x3.				R
Family Night at the BandstandMilford, MA 6:30pm. Milford Town Park, Congress St at Walnut Street, 508-478-5924.		T
ABMI Concerts on the GrassBellingham, MA 2013:7-9pm. 7/31, 8/7, 8/13 at Mendon Town Beach. Bellingham Town Common			W
ABMI Concerts on the GrassMendon, MA Wed 7pm, 7/31-8/14 6:30pm at Mendon town beach. Bellingham town common			W
Sterling Summer ConcertsSterling, MA Mon&Wed 6-8pm. Memorial Park	M		W					M
Alternatives’ Summer Concert SeriesWhitinsville, MA Thursdays 6:00pm. Alternatives’ Whitin Mill Plaza, 50 Douglas Road, 508-266-6502.				R
Wed Eves at the West Brookfield BandstandWest Brookfield, MA Wednesdays 7/10-8/7. West Brookfield Bandstand, 774-200-3638.			W
Summer Concert SeriesNorthborough, MA Thursdays 6-8pm. Ellsworth-McAfee Park, Rt. 135				R
Elm Park Summer Concert SeriesWorcester, MA Thursdays 6:30pm. Elm Park, Highland Street at Park Avenue				R
Family Concert Series at West SpringfieldWest Springfield, MA 7-8:30pm, except 7/4. Various				R
Sunday Night Concerts at WestfieldWestfield, MA 6-8pm except 7/7. Stanley Park							S
Musical Moments In Amelia’s GardenWestfield, MA Tuesdays 6:30pm. 21 South Broad Street		T
Easthampton Arts in the ParkEasthampton, MA Fridays 6:30-8pm. Millside Park, 2 Ferry St					F
Summer Band Concerts at ChicopeeChicopee, MA 6:30 or 7pm. Aldenville Commons or Szot tennis court, 413-594-3481.		T	W	R
Wednesday Evening ConcertsWestfield, MA 6pm. Beveridge Pavilion Annex, 413-568-9312 x100.							S
Positively Holyoke Summer Concert SeriesHolyoke, MA 6-8pm. Holyoke Heritage State Park, 221 Appleton St			W
Stearns Square Concert SeriesSpringfield, MA 6pm, more dates TBA. Stearns Square, 413-781-1591.				R
Chesterfest Americana Music SeriesStockbridge, MA 5pm-7pm. Chesterwood, 4 Williamsville Road, 413-298-3579.					F
Coop Concerts & Sundays in the ParkGreenfield, MA 6-8pm. Greenfield Energy Park, 413-774-9949.				R			S
Concerts at Windsor LakeNorth Adams, MA 6:30pm.Rain cancells. Windsor Lake, 413-664-6180.			W
Concerts at the ClarkWilliamstown, MA Various times. 225 South St., 413-458-2303.		T
Summer Concert Series at South HadleySouth Hadley, MA Thursdays 6:30pm. Town Common				R
Look Park ConcertsFlorence, MA Tuesdays kids performances at 10am. Pines Theater, Look Park, 413-584-5457.		T
Great Barrington BandstandGreat Barrington, MA Fridays 5:30-7pm.And 8/31: 10am and 2pm.					F
Summer of Love ConcertsOnset, MA Wednesdays 6:30pm. Onset Bandshell			W
Concerts on the Lawn at the LibraryBourne, MA 7pm. 19 Sandwich Rd, 508-759-0644.			W
Summer Concert Series – OstervilleOsterville, MA Between 6 and 7pm. Library Lawn			W
TDBank Summer Concerts- YarmouthWest Yarmouth, MA 6-7:30pm. Bandstand at Parkers River Beach on South Shore Drive, 508-778-1008.	M
TDBank Summer Concerts – DennisDennis, MA 6pm. Village Green	M
TDBank Summer Concerts – HarwichHarwich, MA 6-7:30pm. Brooks Park Band Stand, Harwich Center, Oak St, 508-432-3622.	M
TDBank Summer Concerts – HyannisHyannis, MA Tue 6-7:30pm. Aselton Park		T
TDBank Summer Concerts – ChathamChatham, MA Wed 6-7:30pm. Kate Gould Park			W
Concerts in the Park at Buzzards BayBuzzards Bay, MA 6:30-8:30pm. Buzzards Bay Park at the Gazebo				R
TDBank Summer Concerts – MashpeeMashpee, MA Thu 6-7:30pm. Mashpee Commons				R
TDBank Summer Concerts – SandwichSandwich, MA 6-7:30pm. Heritage Museum and Gardens					F
TDBank Summer Concerts – FalmouthFalmouth, MA Fri 6-7:30pm. Peg Noonan Park, Main St, 508-362-0066.					F
TDBank Summer Concerts – OrleansOrleans, MA Thu 6-7:30pm. Nauset Beach				R
Arts Foundation & Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce Concert SeriesWest Yarmouth, MA 6-7:30pm. Bandstand at Parkers River Beach on South Shore Drive, 508.778.1008.								M
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
Keene Music FestivalKeene, NH Various times.					F
Concert SeriesWaterville Valley, NH Various times. Various						S
Merrimack Concert AssociationMerrimack, NH 6:30pm. Abbie Griffin Park Bandstand			W
Haddad Bandstand Concerts on Sargent CommonNew London, NH No time listed. , 603-526-4821.						S
Gorham Summer Concert SeriesGorham, NH 6:30pm. Gorham Common		T
Henniker Summer Concert SeriesHenniker, NH 7pm. Bandstand, Community Park, Main St.		T
Saint-Gaudens Summer Concert SeriesCornish, NH 2pm (Except 6/22 at 6:30pm). Little Studio, Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site							S
Summer in the Street – PortsmouthPortsmouth, NH 5:30pm. Pleasant Street						S
Summer Concerts at Concord, NHConcord, NH 7pm. Various		T
Gilford Community Band Concert SeriesGilford, NH 7:30pm (Except 8/24 8pm). Gilford Village Field Weeks Bandstand			W
Concert on the CommonGoffstown, NH 7-8pm.				R
Talent Search Night at Canobie Lake ParkSalem, NH Call for times. Canobie Lake Park, 603.893.3506.				R
Bandstand ConcertsHampton Falls, NH 6:30pm. Town Common				R
Town of Woodstock Free Concert SeriesNorth Woodstock, NH 6:30-8:30pm,except 7/4, 7-8:30pm, and 7/13: 5-7:00pm and 8-11:00pm. Soldier’s Park, 603-745-8752.						S
Saturday Night Concerts in Alton BayAlton, NH Saturdays 7pm (except 7/3). Alton Bay Bandstand						S
Sunapee Harbor Concert SeriesSunapee, NH Saturdays 5pm. Flanders Stage, 603-763-4940.						S
Newport Town Common Concert SeriesNewport, NH Sundays 6pm. Town Common, 603-863-1510.							S
River House Restaurant Concert SeriesPortsmouth, NH 7pm. Prescot Park, Marcy St at Mechanic St, 603-436-2848.			W		F
Friends of Stark Park Concert SeriesManchester, NH Various times, Sundays 2-4pm.							S
Mondays on Lebanon CommonLebanon, NH Thu 7:30pm. Rain location: Lebanon Senior Center. Colburn Park	M							M
Sounds on the Souhegan Summer Concert SeriesMilford, NH 7-8:30pm. If rain, Town Hall. Emerson Park			W
Savina Hartwell Memorial Free Summer ConcertTilton, NH 6-8:30pm. Tilton lsland Park, 603-286-3000.							S
Sundays in Riverway ParkContoocook, NH Sundays 3pm. Lewellen Bandstand in Riverway Park							S
Cochecho Arts FestivalDover, NH Thursdays 12pm. Henry Law Park					F
Sea Shell Stage at Hampton BeachHampton Beach, NH 7-9:30pm.Concerts and live entertainment every day at 7pm.	M	T	W	R	F	S	S	M
Summer Concert SeriesHancock, NH 7-8:30pm. If rain, in church. Gazebo, 603-525-4441.				R
Music by the Sea Outdoor Concert SeriesRye, NH 6-8pm. $8. Seacoast Science Center, Rt 1A				R
Field of Dreams ConcertsSalem, NH 6:30pm. Field of Dreams				R
Arts Jubilee at Cranmore ResortNorth Conway, NH Thursdays 6pm. Cranmore Ski Resort				R
Ocean Beach Park Music SeriesNew London, CT Variety of cruise nights, magic, live music. Ocean Beach Park	M	T	W	R	F	S		M
Music on the GreenSouthington, CT 7pm. Downtown Southington			W
Summer Concerts at IvesDanbury, CT 6pm. Ives Concert Park, 43 Lake Avenue Extension				R
Summer Concerts at the Sherman Green GazeboFairfield, CT Opening 3:00pm – July/Aug 7pm – Aug15-Aug29 6:30pm. Sherman Green Gazebo			W	R			S
Music Under the StarsShelton, CT No times on the website, whadya know. Gazebo, Huntington Green, 203-331-4120.			W
Summer Concert Series at Southbury, CTSouthbury, CT begin between 5 and 7pm. Various	M		W	R				M
Bloomfield Summer Concerts on the GreenBloomfield, CT Thursdays 7pm. Bloomfield Town Hall Green, 860-243-2923.				R
West Haven Summer ConcertsWest Haven, CT Fridays 7-9pm. Old Grove Park / West Haven Green				R	F	S	S
City Center Concerts on the GreenDanbury, CT 7pm. CityCenter					F	S
Manchster Bandshell SeriesManchester, CT 7pm.	M		W		F
Music Under the StarsNorth Haven, CT 7pm. Town Green		T
Summer Concerts at TrumbullTrumbull, CT 7pm. Town Hall Gazebo		T
Summer Concert Series at TorringtonTorrington, CT 7pm. Coe Memorial Park, Civic Center, 860-489-2274.		T			F
Summer SoundWaves Concert SeriesGroton, CT 6pm. Esker Point Beach				R
Summer Nights by Harbor Lights Concert SeriesMilford, CT 7pm. Rotary Pavilion at Fowler Field, 203-878-0681.					F
Summer Concert Series at ThomastonThomaston, CT 7pm. Seth Thomas Park, South Main St	M							M
Norwalk Parks Concert ScheduleNorwalk, CT Varios times, check schedule. Calf Pasture Beach, 203-854-7806.			W
Watertown’s Music at the Park Summer ConcertsWatertown, CT 7pm. Veterans’ Memorial Park, 570 Nova Scotia Hill Road			W
Branford Jazz on the Green SeriesBranford, CT 6:30pm. Branford Town Green				R
Summer Concert Series at Unionville, CTUnionville, CT 7pm. Alice Clover Pinney Park, School St				R
Summer Concert Series at the Mill Pond Park GazeboNewington, CT 6:30pm. Mill Pond Park				R
Summer Concert at Dickinson ParkNewtown, CT 6:30pm. Dickinson Memorial Park				R
Summer Concert SeriesRocky Hill, CT 6:30pm. Veterans Memorial Amphitheater, Elm Ridge Park, 860-258-2772.				R
Town Band ConcertsGlastonbury, CT 7pm. Hubbard Green							S
Summer Music FestivalNew Britain, CT 7pm. Walnut Hill Park, Darius Miller Memorial Band Shell	M		W	R				M
Levitt PavilionWestport, CT 7:00pm. 40 Jesup Road				R	F	S	S
Woodbridge Summer Concert SeriesWoodbridge, CT 6-8pm. Gazebo, 4 Meetinghouse Lane		T
Summer Concert Series at BristolBristol, CT 7pm. Rockwell Park		T
Hamden Summer Concert SeriesHamden, CT 7:30. Torn Center Park					F
Hamden Art Commission Free Summer Concert SeriesHamden, CT Fridays 7:30pm. Town Center Park at Meadowbrook, 2761 Dixwell Ave, 203-287-2546.					F
Concerts on the GreenMadison, CT Various times.							S
Summer Music SundaysMystic, CT Sundays 5pm.							S
Summer SoundsMiddletown, CT 7:00 pm. Union Park, South Green, 860-343-6620.		T
Tuesday Concert SeriesMontville, CT Tuesdays, 6pm. Camp Oakdale Pavilion, 860-848-3030 x322.		T
Glastonbury Riverfront Music FestivalGlastonbury, CT 7-9pm. Riverfront Park			W
Twilight TunesWallingford, CT Wed 7-8:30pm. Wallingford Parade Grounds			W
Summer “Best Bet” Music FestivalGlastonbury, CT 7pm. Field behind the Riverfront Community Center on Welles Street			W
Summer Concert Series at Greenwich, CTGreenwich, CT 7:15pm except 7/28/, 8/25 7:00pm. Roger Sherman Baldwin Park, 203-861-6100.			W				S
Concert on the Green at Windsor, CTWindsor, CT 7-9pm. Town Green				R
Summer Fun Free Concerts at MCCMansfield, CT 6:30-8pm. If rain, inside the Community Center. “Family concert” sounds like just for kids. Community Center Green				R
NewAlliance Bank Concert SeriesClinton, CT 6:30pm. Pierson School, Route 1., (860) 669-3889.				R
Sounds of SummerEast Hartford, CT Thursdays 6pm. Town Green, 1047 Main St				R
Davis Park Concert SeriesKillingly, CT 6-7:30pm. Davis Park				R
Music for a Summer NightWarwick, RI 6:30pm. Warwick City Hall, 3275 Post Road				R
North Kingstown Concert SeriesNorth Kingstown, RI Tuesdays 7pm, Thursdays 6:30pm. Various		T		R
Downtown Sundown SeriesProvidence, RI 7pm (Except 6/22 4pm). Roger Williams Natl Memorial, 282 North Main St						S
Monday Night Summer Concerts at Marina ParkSouth Kingstown, RI 6:30 Times and dates subject to change. Marina Park		T
Summer Concert at Rose Larisa ParkEast Providence, RI Thursdays 6pm. Rose Larisa Park, Bullocks Point Avenue, 401-435-7511.				R
Concerts Under the ElmsProvidence, RI 6:30, $10.				R
Free Summer Concert SeriesLincoln, RI 6pm. Chase Farm, 667 Great Rd						S
Family Night Concert SeriesNewport, RI 6pm. Easton’s Beach, 401-845-5810.		T
Watch Hill Summer Concert SeriesWesterly, RI Tuesdays 6pm (8/27 rain date). Village Green, 401-596-7909.		T
Summer Concert SeriesJamestown, RI 6:30-8pm. Memorial Square, 401-423-7260.							S
Conventry Summer Night Concert SeriesCoventry, RI 6pm. Paine Field, 1277 Main St							S
City Hall Concert SeriesPawtucket, RI 6pm. City Hall Ampitheatre							S
Blues on the Beach & Monday Night JamsWesterly, RI 6pm. Westerly Town Beach, 365 Atlantic Avenue	M		W					M
Summer Concert Series at Warwick, RIWarwick, RI 6:30-8pm. Various parks, 401-738-2000 x6504.			W
South County Commons Outdoor Summer Concert SeriesSouth Kingstown, RI 6-8pm.				R
Music All Around Town at Cranston, RICranston, RI 6:30pm. William Hall Library, 1825 Broad St				R
Slater Park Concert SeriesPawtucket, RI Thu 6-7:30pm. Slater Park				R
Summer Concert Series at MarlboroMarlboro, VT In an auditorium. Fri, sat: 8:30pm, Sun 2:30pm. Marlboro College						S	S
Enosburgh Town Band TuesdaysEnosburgh 6/14-8/23 Tuesdays 7:30pm. Lincoln park		T
Summer Concert Series at Colchester, VTColchester, VT 7pm. Lower Bayside Park (Beachside), 802-264-5640.				R
Island Pond’s Friday Night LiveIsland Pond, VT 6pm.					F
Brown Bag Concert SeriesWoodstock, VT 12pm. Woodstock Village Green (except 7/18 at Woodstock Town Hall Theatre)				R
Saturdays Under the Stars – Summer Concert SeriesStratton, VT 6pm. Stratton Mountain Ski Resort, 802-297-4FUN.						S
Sunday Concerts on the Green, DanvilleDanville, VT Sundays 7pm.							S
Gazebo Concerts & Music in the MeadowStowe, VT 7-8pm.		T					S
Thursday Night Summer Concerts on the GreenManchester Center, VT Not free. 7pm at Riley Center for the Arts/ 7:30pm at Arkell Pavilion. Town Green, 802-362-2100.	M			R				M
River Road Summer Concert SeriesKillington, VT 6pm. Sherburne Memorial Library				R

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