Events INSIDER: Jun 9-17, 2014

06/08/14 by Johnny Monsarrat

Features & Giveaways

Win: South Pacific

Find yourself lost in the South Pacific without paying an arm and a leg for airfare! We have two pairs of tickets to giveaway for 6/13. Send an email to giveaways@eventsinsider.com for a chance to win! Waltham, MA, Thu 6/12–Sun 6/22.more

Johnny’s Picks

German Car Day at Larz Anderson Museum

If you have a German car, it is welcome to the celebration of German engineering. If you don’t, you may start looking for one after seeing the amazing cars on display. 10-2pm. Brookline, MA, Sun 6/15.more

Azorean Whaleboat Regatta

Part of the Boston Portuguese Festival, this regatta stands out from other events because the race is made in actual whaleboats owned by the Azorean Maritime Society. After the race you can also enjoy a ride on one of these boats. 11am. Cambridge, MA, Sun 6/15.more

Gay Pride Day Parade

Boston’s pride is on full display, both in this colorful parade and the celebration at City Hall Plaza that follows. Live music and an open, inclusive vibe means a fun day for all! 11am. Boston, MA, Sat 6/14.more

Battle of Bunker Hill Day Parade

Head to Charlestown for a parade that commemorates the famous Battle of Bunker Hill. See colonial militia, a wreath laying, and then check out the Bunker Hill museum and the USS Constitution for free! 12:30pm. Charlestown, MA, Sun 6/15.more

Boston Dyke March

Only a bit smaller than the Pride Parade. Just like its bigger brother, it’s open to everyone and filled with fun events, live performances and friendly people. 6pm. Boston, MA, Fri 6/13.more

Dedham Flag Day Parade

Celebrate the stars and stripes of Old Glory at this evening parade through Dedham. How better to celebrate our flag’s 237th birthday? 6pm. Dedham, MA, Sat 6/14.more

Moonlight Paddle on the Charles River

When the sun sets, the Charles River really comes alive. You won’t miss anything with this slow paced, guided tour of the local wildlife and history. 7pm. Newton, MA, Thu 6/12.more

Quincy Flag Day Parade & Fireworks

Keep your eye on that grand ol’ flag at Quincy’s Flag Day celebration. Watch the parade and then eyes to the sky for a flyover and fireworks show! 7pm. Quincy, MA, Sat 6/14.more

Walker Stalker Con: Boston

Whether you’re one of the undead or just trying to stay a step ahead of the zombies, this con has events, panels, and experiences for everyone. It’s a no-brainer! Boston, MA, Fri 6/13–Sun 6/15.more

Greek Fest Woburn

This Greek Fest brings a piece of Greece to the States. Enjoy real traditional Greek food, and join the dancing that characterizes festivals like this one. Oppaaa! Woburn, MA, Fri 6/13–Sun 6/15.more

Dance for World Community Festival

Dancing teachers, enthusiasts and newbies will all enjoy this one. Interactive performances all day and classes available for everyone, with the goal of strengthening our community. Cambridge, MA, Fri 6/13–Sun 6/15.more

Wings and Wheels

There’s a world class airplane museum in New England, but they’re not open all the time. This is your chance to see Michael Andretti’s 1995 Lola/Ford XB race winning car. Or, you might want to take a flight in the Stearman and T-6 Texan! 8:30-4:30pm. Stow, MA, Sat 6/14–Sun 6/15.more

Model Rocket Launch at Sudbury

What’s better than launching your model rocket into the skys? Launching it with lots of other model rocket fanatics. Rain date Sunday. 9:30am. Sudbury, MA, Sat 6/14.more

Printing Arts Fair

What? Steamroller printing sounds awesome! (just watch out where you put your fingers) Learn about old-school printing and bookbinding. There will also be activities and an antiques fair! North Andover, MA, Sun 6/15.more

Murder Mystery Dinner Train

One does not usually expect someone to die after a nice fancy dinner on a train. Come solve this interesting murder mystery case. 6pm. North Conway, NH, Sat 6/7–Sat 6/14.more

Rhode Island Scottish Highland Festival

Bring your Bonnie Knees to this Scottish Highland Festival, and you may just go home a winner. With competitions, games, music and food offered all day, there are no losers! 9-5pm. Richmond, RI, Sat 6/14.more

Outdoor movies!

Nobody lists more outdoor movies in New England! I track 97 different series with more than 400 shows, and most of them are free! To see them, go to Events INSIDER, select your region on the map, and then scroll all the way to the bottom. more

Outdoor Theatre!

I list more outdoor theatre than anyone else in New England! I track 75 performance series. That’s more than 600 shows, some of which are free! To see them, go to Events INSIDER, select your region on the map, and then scroll all the way to the bottom to see them. more

Outdoor concerts!

Events Insider keeps track of all the outdoor concerts in New England. This is where you find the places and events you cannot miss.To see them, go to Events INSIDER, select your region on the map, and then scroll all the way to the bottom. more

Find 16 New England Regions on Twitter

Hey! I’ve split my Twitter feed into 17 regions so that you can REALLY get just the events close to home, or pick what you like. Please check it out and add me to a ‘Twitter list’ too (google it). All Over, , Wed 1/1–Mon 12/1.more

National Get Outdoors Day

I’m serious, people: summer is outdoor time! Go AFK for a while and enjoy the many activities, both traditional and unique planned all over. All Overspan>, , Sat 6/14.more

Also Fun

Summer Squared Series: Intro to Modern Dance

Here’s a chance to learn the basics of modern dance in one night for just ten bucks. It’s for fun, so relax and let your body do the talking. Cambridge, MA, Thu 6/5–Thu 9/4.more

MIT Inventions

Many MIT students are known for their contributions to society over the years. Check out what current students have been up to, see their inventions on display. Boston, MA, Fri 5/30–Wed 12/31.more

Arts Fest Beverly

This is a juried art expo with lots of vendors, but at least it’s outdoors and features art-on-the-spot creations in addition to music, food, and other entertainment. 10-4pm. Beverly, MA, Sat 6/14.more

Arlington Feast of the East

First of all: Free slush, popcorn, and cotton candy! This is a merchant fair where restaurants and vendors offer their goodies in the streets. Features live entertainment and games for kids. 11-3pm. Arlington, MA, Sat 6/14.more

Squeezebox Slam

Accordionists will stroll around Somerville, ultimately congregating in Davis Square for a concert featuring the area’s best squeezebox players! 12-6pm. Somerville, MA, Sat 6/14.more

Chelsea Art Walk

Chelsea Art walk is a variation of the popular Open Studios kind of event. This one supports local artists, and features music, theatre and historical exhibits for free. 12-6pm. Chelsea, MA, Sat 6/14–Sun 6/15.more

Play Day: A Community Party

Get Father’s Day started a day early with this free and fun event for the whole family. Play dress-up, complete a scavenger hunt, eat delicious snacks, and dance to the music! 1-4pm. Cambridge, MA, Sat 6/14.more

Film Screening: A Will for the Woods

We all think about our mortality every now and then, but here’s a peek inside the world of green burials, and how your last wishes can help keep the planet healthy. 1pm. Cambridge, MA, Sat 6/14.more

Sunday Fun in the Park

Join the fun at Fiedler Field. There will be games, music, fishing and arts and crafts. Just because Sunday is a day of rest doesn’t mean you can’t have a little fun! 2-4pm. Boston, MA, Sun 6/15.more

Full Moon Tours: What the Butler Said

What was it like to serve on a mansion back in 1800? The words of Robert Roberts shed some light on the topic, as does the full moon. 7:30pm. Waltham, MA, Fri 6/13.more

Family Pride Night at Fenway Park

Pride Night at Fenway Park is back for its second year. Cheer on the Sox and celebrate the vibrant community that is definitely a part of Red Sox Nation. 7-10pm. Boston, MA, Thu 6/12.more

Masterworks Chorale Summer Sings

Summer Sings kicks off with Mozart’s Requiem, and you’re invited to sing along. Whether you’re a professional singer or like to sing in the shower, let your voice be heard! 8pm. Dedham, MA, Tue 6/17–Tue 7/22.more

Franciscan Hospital for Children’s Heart Break Hill 5K Run and Walk

Here’s a chance to conquer Heartbreak Hill for a good cause, while avoiding about 23 miles of the Boston Marathon. 9am. Chestnut Hill, MA, Sat 6/14.more

The Fork in the Road Food Truck Festival

Food trucks have taken over the Boston area, providing fun and fresh food options to the masses. The Fork in the Road Festival brings 15 of the best together in one place with music and refreshments for all to enjoy. Boston, MA, Sat 6/14.more

PUPPET Palooza

This series of events proves that in the right hands, puppetry is stronger than ever. Catch incredible performances, and even make your own puppet. All events are free. Brookline, MA, Tue 6/10–Thu 6/26.more

Winthrop Seaside Striders 5K Foot Race

Winthrop may be small, but they squeezed in a 5K for your enjoyment, health, and to help Winthrop Parks & Recreation. Winthrop, MA, Fri 6/13.more

Dragon Boat Festival

An old tradition transforms into an exciting sporting and culture event at the Dragon Boat Festival! Watch the boats, check out the arts and crafts, and enjoy the food! Cambridge, MA, Sat 6/14–Thu 5/15.more

1st Person Plural

1st Person Plural is a night of long-form storytelling featuring Regi Carpenter, an award winning performance artist and coach, and ending with an open story slam competition between five storytellers. Cambridge, MA, Mon 6/16.more

Doubles, Demons, and Dreamers

Doubles, Demons, and Dreamers is a live art festival of comedy, drag and solo performance. Not only will you laugh, but you’ll see the world in a different light. Boston, MA, Thu 6/12–Sat 6/21.more

Waltham Riverfest

You’ll find live music, canoes and kayaks (day and night!), a pet parade, and plenty of art at this town-wide River Festival. Waltham, MA, Fri 6/13–Sat 6/14.more

Father’s Day at the Zoo

Let’s do it differently this time: Instead of dad taking the kids to the zoo, why don’t the kids take dad to the zoo? Free admission to all dads at both the Franklin Park Zoo and the Stone Zoo. Boston, MA, Sun 6/15.more

Walk for Homeless Children 2014

Homeless children need your help. We can all talk the talk, but can you walk the walk? My Father’s House hopes you will join them and make a difference. 9am. Lowell, MA, Sat 6/14.more

Free Bluegrass Concert

The event tent is up and ready for a fun night of free bluegrass music. What better way to welcome a beautiful summer weekend? 6:30pm. Sudbury, MA, Fri 6/13.more

Father’s Day Road Race and Family Fun Walk

Walk with your dad through the streets of North Easton, or race him for all the glory! Afterwards enjoy a festive post-race party with lots of prizes. 7:30am. North Easton, MA, Sun 6/15.more

Wakefield Festival By the Lake

This festival is vendor driven, but all crafts are made locally, no imports allowed. There are games and food, and it’s only 10 miles away from Boston, not to mention on the shore of a beautiful lake,. 10-4pm. Wakefield, MA, Sat 6/14.more

Schooner Challenge

It’s a series of on board competitions like knot tying, sail raising and more! Sounds really fun, but this fundraiser’s tickets cost $40. 6-8pm. Essex, MA, Mon 6/16.more

Topsfield Strawberry Festival

This fundraiser event probably has more strawberries than we could eat together. And that’s GOOD! Enjoy shortcake or bowls of the red fruit with whipped cream. Live music, kids activities, art and books for sale as well! Topsfield, MA, Sat 6/14.more

Antiquarian Hearth & Home Tours

This is a self-guided tour through popular private houses with historical significance. It’ll cost you $35, but you do get to enjoy English Tea in one of the gardens. 10-4pm. Plymouth, MA, Sat 6/14.more

Art on the Green

Showcasing the work of more than 80 of the region’s finest artists, this event offers plenty of shopping opportunities, fun for kids, and free face painting! 10am-4pm. Plymouth, MA, Sat 6/14.more

South Shore Art Center’s Arts Festival

This is an outdoor juried arts fest that includes live music and performances, a youth art exhibit, demonstrations, and activities for the kids. Cohasset, MA, Fri 6/13–Sun 6/15.more

Full Moon Family Hike

What is June’s Strawberry Moon all about, anyway? Find out as you explore Broad Meadow Brook by foot and lunar light. 8:30-10pm. Worcester, MA, Fri 6/13.more

Music and Art Weekend at Old Sturbridge Village

By music and art, they mean NINETEENTH CENTURY music and art! A whole weekend full of period entertainments. It’s more than 50 different spectacles, so you won’t get bored. Sturbridge, MA, Sat 6/14–Sun 6/15.more

Father’s Day Meet at the Pioneer Valley Live Steamers

The Pioneer Valley Live Steamers (train enthusiasts, not clams) invite the public to their Spring Meet this weekend. Southwick, MA, Sat 6/14–Sun 6/15.more

Splash-tacular Weekend at Davis Farmland

If you leave Davis Farmland’s SPLASH-tacular weekend with dry clothes, you did it wrong. Hit the slip and slide and New England’s largest zero-depth water spray park. Dads are free on Father’s Day! Sterling, MA, Sat 6/14–Sun 6/15.more

West Side’s Taste of the Valley

This is not your average restaurant tasting event. There is also a midway with games and rides, a petting zoo, and live music providing fun for the whole family! West Springfield, MA, Thu 6/12–Sat 6/14.more

Around the Sound Cruise

This cruise not only takes a gorgeous route around Vineyard sound, it also retraces the course of a historical voyage with narration and has free appetizers! Falmouth, MA, Tue 6/10.more

Bloomsday Celebration

This event revolves around James Joyce’s novel Ulysses, with readings, music and some play-acting. If you’re a fan of the book, this event is for you! 7pm. South Yarmouth, MA, Mon 6/16.more

Block Island Music Festival

This 6 day music festival sounds great: Free food for the attendees, awesome musical performances, and a grassroots, organic feel. Block Island, RI, Tue 6/10–Sun 6/15.more

Strawberry Festival at Smith’s Castle

Once you’ve sampled the shortcake and learned about the local wild strawberry, there is plenty more to eat and enjoy, like meat pies, puppets, and pony rides. 12-4pm. North Kingstown, RI, Sat 6/14.more

Gaspee Project at WaterFire

From flash mob to freedom! WaterFire takes history to social media, ‘uncovering’ the long-lost tweets of the revolution. Follow along using #wfgaspee, or come down to Providence for live reenactments, tours, and open houses around the city. 12pm. Providence, RI, Fri 6/13–Sun 6/15.more

Father’s Day Bike Ride at Fort Adams

At least you know how to ride without training wheels now! Take dad on a Father’s Day bike ride through Fort Adams State Park. 8am. Newport, RI, Sun 6/15.more

Gaspee Fireworks

We can only imagine how cool it was to see the Gaspee burning down in 1772. 242 years later we celebrate with fireworks, which may be even cooler. At dusk. Warwick, RI, Fri 6/13.more

Gaspee Days Colonial Encampment

Do you have what it took to live the colonial military life? This encampment will let you know what it was like to be out there on the battlefield. Warwick, RI, Fri 6/13–Sun 6/15.more

Providence Preservation Society’s Festival of Historic Houses

Check out some of Providence’s most representative houses. They’re truly architectural masterpieces and hold a lot of history as well. This year, a historic industrial mill complex converted into live, work and retail space is featured. Providence, RI, Fri 6/13–Sun 6/15.more

Lupine Festival

Music, museums, tours, and delicious foods are all things complimented by flowers. Celebrate the beautiful Lupine in the mountains of New Hampshire. Lincoln, NH, Sun 6/1–Mon 6/30.more

Hampton Beach Catamaran Regatta

It’s two days of sailing, racing and having fun. Even if you’re just watching, you’re at a beautiful beach with the races just off the shore. Hampton Beach, NH, Sat 6/14–Sun 6/15.more

Performance

Review: Amaluna by Cirque du Soleil

Cirque du Soleil is everyone’s favorite arty circus. Click for our review! Boston, MA, Fri 5/30–Sun 7/6.more

Class Act at OBERON

Class Act comes to OBERON on Father’s Day, June 15, at 4 pm — is a tap dance ode to the 1920s and ’30s inspired by Vaudeville, crime noir, Fred Astaire, and The Great Gatsby. Cambridge, MA, Fri 6/6–Sun 6/15.more

Review: Into the Woods

Your favorite fairy tale characters will get chewed up and spit out in this epic mashup, will there be a happy ending? Boston, MA, Fri 5/9–Sun 6/15.more

The Tempest

This performance of a Shakespeare classic gets even better with the addition of magic straight from the secrets of Teller of Penn and Teller! Cambridge, MA, Sun 5/11–Sun 6/15.more

Review: Gideon’s Knot

Gideon’s Knot is essentially the most intense parent-teacher conference ever. Luckily, none of us is the student being discussed. Boston, MA, Thu 6/5–Sun 6/22.more

Review: Smart People

Are we born into stereotypes? This witty and intelligent play explores the idea by exploring the lives of four smart and interesting characters. Boston, MA, Fri 5/23–Sun 6/29.more

Boston Festival of Bands

Hosted by the Metropolitan Wind Society, seven ensembles take turns delighting Faneuil Hall for an hour with brass, wind, and other classic instruments. 1pm. Boston, MA, Sat 6/14.more

Concert in the Round

You have to be kidding me! At this concert you can sit in the middle of the orchestra playing, and also move around as you please. Just be careful and don’t trip and fall. Classical music just got better. 7pm. Lexington, MA, Sat 6/14.more

Move on the Cha-Cha’s

Some people waltz through life, but to really dance through it? The Bubbe claims it is the secret to graceful aging, and aims to prove it in Move on the Cha-Cha’s. 8pm. Watertown, MA, Fri 6/13–Sat 6/14.more

Eating My Garbage

This hourlong comedy explores a thousand varieties of personal failure. All I can say is that this monologue is not one of those failures! Somerville, MA, Thu 6/12–Fri 6/20.more

Pattern of Life

Explore the realities of drone warfare through the eyes of both a pilot and a villager on the ground, as they come to terms with the death of a young boy. Boston, MA, Sat 6/14–Sun 6/29.more

Oleana

If you’ve ever wanted to give your superior a piece of your mind, Oleanna may be just the play for you. See for yourself this weekend! Somerville, MA, Fri 6/13–Sat 6/14.more

Dancing Wilde

Two of Oscar Wilde’s well-known fairy tales, The Birthday of the Infana and The Young King, get adapted for movement in Dancing Wilde. Boston, MA, Fri 6/13–Sat 6/28.more

Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well and Living in Paris

The name of this show may be a mouthful, but it is the lyrics of this Belgian genius’s world-famous songs that will truly capture your attention. Gloucester, MA, Thu 6/12–Sun 7/6.more

Travel

Lost River Gorge Evening Lantern Tours

Experience the caves and gorges of Lost River under a new light…attached to your forehead. That’s right, it’s a nighttime lantern walk, and it ends with s’mores. North Woodstock, NH, Sat 6/7–Sat 6/28.more

Pollyanna Day

Turn that frown upside down before you join in the festivities of Pollyanna Day! Rub the statue’s bronze hightops for good luck and good cheer, and enjoy food, fun and friendly folks all over Littleton. 1pm. Littleton, NH, Sat 6/14.more

Father’s Day Special at the Conway Scenic Railroad

Dad will ride for free at Conway Scenic Railroad, when accompanied by a child. All aboard for a day of fun on the rails with dad! North Conway, NH, Sun 6/15.more

Gardenfest at Florence Griswold Museum

Gardenfest celebrates nature with multiple events in and around their historic gardens, including everything from special events to family activities. Free with admission. Old Lyme, CT, Fri 5/30–Sun 6/15.more

Barnum Festival

With three parades, competitions, fireworks and concerts, the Barnum Festival has something for everyone during this two week celebration! Bridgeport, CT, Sat 6/14–Sun 6/29.more

Connecticut Early Music Festival

This major annual festival opens this year with the tragic opera Dido and Aeneas. Just because it’s sad doesn’t mean it’s not beautiful. New London, CT, Sat 6/7–Sun 6/22.more

Tom Sawyer Day

The Mark Twain House & Museum is fixin’ to fill your 10 gallon hat with 10 gallons of fun at this year’s wild-west themed Tom Sawyer Day! Music, magic, arts and crafts, food, and more! 10-4pm. Hartford, span itemprop=’region’>CT, Sat 6/14.more

Butterfly Pavilion

You won’t have to chase butterflies at Hart’s Greenhouse during their annual Butterfly Pavillion. Let them come to you and enjoy their beauty. 10am-5pm. Norwich, CT, Thu 6/12–Sun 6/15.more

Strawberry Fest at Lyman Orchards

At this Strawberry Fest you’ll be able to harvest your own fruits! There will be fun activities for everyone like pie eating contests and pony rides. 8-4pm. Middlefield, CT, Sat 6/14.more

Mystic Sea Music Festival

Sea music performances are not only about music, but about what you see too. Enjoy 4 days of dance performances, great musicians and food. The best thing is that you don’t get seasick while on this fun journey. 9-5pm. Mystic, CT, Thu 6/12–Sun 6/15.more

Fairfield County Irish Festival

Enjoy the Irish culture through step dancing, music, a marketplace, and lots of food under the four tents of this festival. Fairfield, CT, Fri 6/13–Sun 6/15.more

Goshen Stampede

You don’t often find two rodeos and two demolition derbies at one New England event. The Goshen Stampede also offers truck pulls, a petting zoo, food, music and fireworks! Goshen, CT, Fri 6/13–Sun 6/15.more

Sunken Garden Poetry Festival

This wonderful garden is holding a poetry event with Kevin Young, a man some consider a leading poet of his generation. You can even bring a picnic or purchase food on site. Farmington, CT, Wed 6/11.more

CT Open House Day

Connecticut is all connected, at least during CT Open Day House. Museums, theatres, art galleries and historical attractions will be open and free to the public for a whole day. This will be statewide, you just need to find out which venues will participate. All Over, , Sat 6/14.more

International Festival of Arts and Ideas

This festival features a series of performances, across New Haven, most of which are free! Enjoy the arts and activities, and come away with new ideas about the world around us. New Haven, CT, Sat 6/14–Sat 6/28.more

Guest Operator Weekend

Get your conductor’s hat and get ready to be a Guest Operator of a streetcar or subway train! You’ll learn the basics and set off for an adventure! 10:30am-4:30pm. East Haven, CT, Sat 6/14–Sun 6/15.more

Maine Blues Fest

The Maine Blues Festival is not only about music, it’s also a celebration of summertime food! Enjoy more than 40 bands, great food, and local crafts for sale. Naples, ME, Fri 6/13–Sun 6/15.more

Margaretta Days Festival

Party like it’s 1775 at this revolutionary encampment celebrating America’s first Naval battle. Talk to soldiers and townspeople, and shop for a piece of the past to take home with you. 10-3pm. Machias, ME, Sat 6/14.more

Hot Rods, Customs, Muscle Cars & Antique Aeroplane Show

The name says it all. What Dad wouldn’t want to spend Father’s Day checking out these hot rods, customs, muscle cars and antique aeroplanes? 9-3pm. Owls Head, ME, Sat 6/14–Sun 6/15.more

French and Indian War Encampment

The French and Indian War helped shape this region and our country. Reenactors at this encampment will show in an interactive fashion what happened back then. This is a great way to learn about history. Kittery Point, ME, Sat 6/14–Sun 6/15.more

Kids Pirate Festival

This is a pirate festival for kids, but it’s never too late to get on a pirate’s costume and have fun! Make crafts, enjoy sing-a-longs, and have a great time. Savvy? Vergennes, VT, Sat 6/14–Sun 6/15.more

Vermont Days

Oh Vermont, it is so nice of you to let us enjoy State-owned Historic Sites and State Parks for free. Even if it’s just for a weekend. The free day of fishing is nice too! All Over, , Sat 6/14–Sun 6/15.more

Quechee Balloon Festival and Crafts Fair

Don’t get distracted by the beer garden at this festival, hot-air balloon and train rides are way more fun. Balloon rides tend to sell-out, so you should book early! Quechee, VT, Fri 6/13–Sun 6/15.more

Outdoor Theatre & More

Outdoor Theatre & More – click map above to set region	Mon 6/9	Tue 6/10	Wed 6/11	Thu 6/12	Fri 6/13	Sat 6/14	Sun 6/15	Mon 6/16
Salsa in the ParkBoston, MA Mondays at 6-9pm. Blackstone Community Center	M							M
Shakespeare on the SoundRowayton, CT 7:30pm; NO Monday performances. Pinkney Park				R	F	S	S
Summer Evenings at Treworgy PlanetariumMystic, CT Fridays at 8:30pm. Treworgy Planetarium, 75 Greenmanville Ave					F
Summer Theatre Festival at Waveny ParkCanaan, CT Outdoors. Mostly 8pm, but some daytimes too. 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. Waveny Park, 203-966-4634.						S	S
Ocean Beach Park Classic Car Cruise NightNew London, CT Mondays at 6pm. Ocean Beach Park	M							M

Outdoor Movie

Outdoor Movies – click map above to set region	Mon 6/9	Tue 6/10	Wed 6/11	Thu 6/12	Fri 6/13	Sat 6/14	Sun 6/15	Mon 6/16
America’s Music: A Film History of Our Popular Music from Blues to Bluegrass to BroadwayProvidence, RI Tuesdays at 6pm. Providence Public Library		T
Movies on the BlockProvidence, RI Thursdays at 7:30pm. Westminster St at Union St				R
Easthampton Arts in the ParkEasthampton, MA Fridays (except 7/19) at 6:30-8pm. Millside Park, 2 Ferry St, (413) 529-1440.					F

Boston’s concert season is rocking this year! Some of the concerts in Boston you can get tickets to online include John Legend at the Blue Hills Bank Pavilion, Fleetwood Mac, teen superstar Justin Bieber and even Tom Petty at Fenway Park. Boston seems to always have lots of events going on, even stuff for the kids like Disney on Ice Frozen at the Fleet Center.

Outdoor Music

Outdoor Music – click map above to set region	Mon 6/9	Tue 6/10	Wed 6/11	Thu 6/12	Fri 6/13	Sat 6/14	Sun 6/15	Mon 6/16
Concerts at Windsor LakeNorth Adams, MA Wednesdays at 6:30pm. Windsor Lake, 413-664-6180.			W
Downtown Boston Brass strolling musiciansBoston, MA Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 12nn-2pm. Downtown Crossing		T	W		F
Summer Music Series in Norman Leventhal ParkBoston, MA Tuesdays and Thursdays 12nn-2pm. Post Office Square, 617-482-2139.		T		R
Kendall Square Concert SeriesCambridge, MA 12-1:30pm. North Plaza, 300 Athenaeum Street, 617 577-7354.				R
Concerts in the Courtyard at Boston Public LibraryBoston, MA Wednesdays at 6pm & Fridays at 12:30pm. Central Library in Copley Square, 617-536-5400.			W		F
Summer in the City Entertainment at Boston Harbor HotelBoston, MA 6-10pm. Rowes Wharf, Boston Harbor Hotel				R	F	S	S	M
Zumix ConcertsBoston, MA Various times. Piers Park or Bremen St. Park							S
Ocean Beach Park Music SeriesNew London, CT Variety of cruise nights, magic, live music. Ocean Beach Park	M							M
Music on the GreenSouthington, CT Wednesdays at 7-9pm. Downtown Southington			W
Music Under the StarsNorth Haven, CT Tuesdays at 7pm. North Haven Town Green, 203-331-4120.		T
Bloomfield Summer Concerts on the GreenBloomfield, CT Thursdays at 7pm. Bloomfield Town Hall Green, 860-243-2923.				R
West Haven Summer ConcertsWest Haven, CT Fridays 7-9pm. Old Grove Park / West Haven Green					F
Cocktails with the WhalesMystic, CT 6-8pm. 55 Coogan Blvd, 860-572-5955 ext- 520.				R
City Center Concerts on the GreenDanbury, CT No time listed. CityCenter						S
Music Under the StarsNorth Haven, CT Tuesdays at 7pm. Town Green		T
Summer Nights by Harbor Lights Concert SeriesMilford, CT Fridays at 7pm. Rotary Pavilion at Fowler Field, 203-878-0681.					F
Summer Concerts in the Park at Simsbury, CTSimsbury, CT various times. Simsbury Meadows Performing Arts Center on Ironhorse Boulevard					F		S
Norwalk Parks Concert ScheduleNorwalk, CT Fridays at 7pm. Calf Pasture Beach, 203-854-7806.					F
Outdoor Concert at the Sampas PavillionLowell, MA Mondays 7pm. Sampas Pavilion	M							M
Poland Spring Annual Summer Concert SeriesPoland Spring, ME Mondays (except 8/26) at 7pm. 37 Preservation Way								M
Hudson Summer Concerts – Wood ParkHudson, MA Wednesdays at 6-9pm. Wood Park, Park Street			W
Acton NARA Park Concerts & TheatreActon, MA Thursdays at 6:30-8:00pm. Nara Park, 25 Ledge Rock Way				R
Concerts on the CommonFitchburg, MA Thursdays at 7:30pm ; no performance on 7/24. Upper Common				R
Haddad Bandstand Concerts on Sargent CommonNew London, NH No time listed. Whipple Memorial Town Hall, 603-526-4821.					F
The Summer Music Series at The Governor’s InnRochester, NH various times. Rochester Common, 603-332-4120.						S	S
Middlesex Concert Band RehearsalsWakefield, MA 2014:Thursdays 7:30-9:30pm. Church, 8 Lafayette St				R
Berklee Summer Series at Derby SquareSalem, MA Second Saturdays from from 5-7pm. Derby Square						S
Sundays in Patton ParkHamilton, MA 5-7pm. Patton Park, Rt 1A, 978-468-4818.							S
Apponaug Area Improvement Assoc. ConcertWarwick, RI Thursdays at 6:30-9pm. Warwick City Hall, 3275 Post Road				R
Summer Concert Series at DartmouthDartmouth, MA 6:30-8:30pm. Apponagansett Park			W
Foxboro Jaycees ConcertsFoxboro, MA Thursdays, except 6/11; 7-9pm. Foxboro Common			W
Sunday Night Concerts at WestfieldWestfield, MA Sundays at 6-8pm. Stanley Park							S
Musical Moments In Amelia’s GardenWestfield, MA Tuesdays at 6:30pm. 21 South Broad Street		T
Easthampton Arts in the ParkEasthampton, MA Fridays 6:30-8pm. Millside Park, 2 Ferry St					F
Sunday Night ConcertsWestfield, MA 6-8pm. Beveridge Pavilion Annex, 413-568-9312 x100.							S
Blackstone Valley Community Concert BandWorcester, MA Various times & locations. Various						S
Grille on the HillWorcester, MA Thursday at 6 – 8pm. Worcester Common, 508-799-1400 x3.				R

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