Events INSIDER: June 16-24, 2014

06/15/14 by Johnny Monsarrat

Johnny’s Picks

Make Music Harvard Square

This festival promises to fill every nook and cranny of Harvard Square with the sweet sounds of local music for the entire day. Cambridge, MA, Sat 6/21.more

Phantom Gourmet BBQ Beach Party

This is a full-of-food beach festival that does not actually happen at the beach. You can expect to find eating contests,delicious foodand cook offs, in addition to world class musical acts! Boston, MA, Fri 6/20–Sun 6/22.more

Official STAR TREK Convention

This is the real deal! The official STAR TREK Convention, so you know you won’t end up inside some dude’s garage looking at a few action figures. Seriously, don’t miss this one! 10am. Boston, MA, Sat 6/21–Sun 6/22.more

British Car Day at Larz Anderson Museum

Larz Anderson is world-class auto museum, and this Sunday it is all about British cars. Just make sure to drive on the right side of the road! 10-2pm. Brookline, MA, Sun 6/22.more

Free Ferry Day Spectacle Island

It’s free ferry day! That means you can travel to some of Boston’s most beloved harbor islands for a day of relaxing family fun. Boston, MA, Tue 6/24.more

Fifer’s Day parade

Watch costumed minutemen as they cook hot dogs. There will be a road race, parade, kids carnival, dunk tank, with a tug-o-war and a donut eating contest! 11am. Boxborough, MA, Sat 6/21.more

Ice Cream Scoop-Ah-Bowl

For $5 you get to taste ice-cream samples from local parlors. When you’ve had your fill, check out the rides and activities, including face painting and balloon animals. 11-1pm. Danvers, MA, Sat 6/21.more

Hanover Day w/ Fireworks

This festival has live music, craft vendors, games for kids, athletic events including a 5k, and.. fireworks! 10am-10pm. Hanover, MA, Sat 6/21.more

Mutton and Mead Medieval Festival

The whole family can hit the tavern for some fun games of skill when they step back in time at this weekend’s medieval festival! Montague, MA, Sat 6/21–Sun 6/22.more

Blackstone River Theatre Summer Solstice Festival

Grab a lawn chair and settle in for a day full of great music and dancing. There is even a stage for children’s music, and free parking too! 11-7pm. Cumberland, RI, Sat 6/21.more

Mt. Greylock Star Party

You can test drive amazing telescopes for free and get a whole new look at the night sky at this party on Massachusett’s highest peak. 9pm. Adams, MA, Sat 6/21.more

Yarmouth Summer Celebration

Cape Cod knows how to party! This 8-day long event boasts firework shows, stunt kites, sand sculptures made by pros, fishing, ice cream, and much more. Yarmouth, MA, Sat 6/21–Sat 6/28.more

Master Sand Sculpting Competition at Hampton Beach

Hampton Beach doesn’t import sand for just anything. They’re hosting a professional sand sculping competition, complete with fireworks and classes to bring your sand castles to the next level. Hampton Beach, NH, Wed 6/18–Sat 6/21.more

Patty Griffin

What better way to kick off a summer-long arts festival than with a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter? Especially when tickets cost onlya modest donation. 7pm. Portsmouth, NH, Sat 6/21.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

Independence Day

Upton Fireworks Festival

This fireworks festival includes an inflatable fun park for kids, and of course, a spectacular fireworks show! 4-10pm. Upton, MA, Sat 6/21.more

Branford Fireworks

Branford Point is a great place to be, especially when there’s a fireworks display going on. Nothing like fireworks on a beautiful beach! This website may be down but we did confirm this. Branford, CT, Sat 6/21.more

Also Fun

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

Step Into Summer

A rooftop party with a floating fashion show, now there’s something you don’t see every day! Silent auction and a great view of the city, too. 6pm. Boston, MA, Wed 6/18.more

Globe Insider Talk: Healing Invisible Wounds

Take a close look at the challenges facing our returning veterans at this panel discussion moderated by Kevin Cullen of the Globe. Boston, MA, Thu 6/19.more

Shadows Enough: Nathaniel Hawthorne and Mount Auburn

Mount Auburn Cemetery aims to honor the 150th anniversary of Nathaniel Hawthorne’s death during this guided walking tour of its grounds. 7pm. Cambridge, MA, Thu 6/19.more

Third Thursday Block Parties

This month’s block party in Somerville features the rhythm of the east. Make puppets and musical instruments, or join in the huge World Cup jam. 6-8:30pm. Somerville, MA, Thu 6/19.more

Chefs in Shorts

If you have $80 to spare, you can join this outdoor BBQ where the city’s best chefs are grilling…in shorts. 7-9:30pm. Boston, MA, Fri 6/20.more

Summer Solstice Bicycle Tour

Don’t forget your helmet on this fun and historic ride through Roxbury. Dinner and refreshments available at the end of the ride. 6-8pm. Roxbury, MA, Fri 6/20.more

Boston Tango Bar

Start with a crash-course lesson in Tango, then dance the night away while enjoying Argentine treats. 8pm-1am. Somerville, MA, Fri 6/20.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

In the Groves: A Summer Solstice Journey

Feel like listening to music while a storyteller performs and leads you on a tour through the woods? Yes, this event has it all together… It costs $25, but it’s like 3 events in one! Rain or shine. Boston, MA, Fri 6/20–Sat 6/21.more

Dance from the Extraordinary Everyday with Peter DiMuro/Public Displays of Motion

With 20 years of experience under his belt, when Peter DiMuro asks how he can best make dance, you know he’ll find out the answer! Boston, MA, Fri 6/20–Sat 6/21.more

Night at the Harvard Museums of Science and Culture

A night of performances, hands on activities, telescope viewing, and free admission to many Harvard Museums makes this a can’t-miss event. 5-9pm. Boston, MA, Sat 6/21.more

South End Garden Tour

Check out rooftop and patio gardens as well as community plots and parks, with artists painting all along this self guided walking tour. Boston, MA, Sat 6/21.more

EurekaFest

Meet MTI award-winning inventors and their cool toys! Also, a design competition with rubber duckies and wind power. Duck ‘N’ Hover! Cambridge, MA, Fri 6/20–Sat 6/21.more

Midsummer Night Revels

Celebrate the solstice like a true Victorian with a ceremony followed by music and dance. Merriment guaranteed! Cambridge, MA, Sat 6/21.more

Duck Race on the Charles River

Rubber duck races are fun, and they’re even better when there is also a big BBQ, pony rides, and face painting, plus more! 1-3pm. Dedham, MA, Sat 6/21.more

Rock and Run

When they say Rock and Run, they mean it. Race on this fun obstacle course with live music playing at every mile marker. There’s even a party afterwards featuring a national recording artist! 10-3pm. Somerville, MA, Sat 6/21.more

Joe’s Jazz and Blues Fest

Find a good place to relax and enjoy more than 6 hours of amazing Jazz music. It’s free, it’s outdoors.. don’t miss this one. 12-6:30pm. Somerville, MA, Sat 6/21.more

Plein Air Paint Out and Wet Paint Sale

9am. Nantucket, MA, Thu 6/19–Sun 6/22.more

Day of Portugal Parade

There’s a bit of Portugal in MA. Enjoy the float parade, listen to the marching bands and try the great food that came from across the sea. 2pm. Somerville, MA, Sun 6/22.more

Trash Bash

This trash bash is all about art. Help out with the community project or enjoy the recycled entries from lots of local artists. Somerville, MA, Sun 6/22.more

Freedom Summer

Travel back in time to the troubled times of segregation at this screening of Freedom Summer. The film will be followed by a panel discussion. Dorchester, MA, Mon 6/23.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

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

Lowell African Festival

How cool! This is an African festival with dancing, music and crafts. It’s a good time to try some African dishes too. 11-7pm. Lowell, MA, Sat 6/21.more

Acton’s Beach Party Blast

Sand castle competitions and eating contests are a good mix when you’re at the beach, especially when it’s all free! 12-4pm. Acton, MA, Sat 6/21.more

Strawberry Festival & Dessert Contest

Not only is this a real juried desert contest, it’s a strawberry festival too! Pick your own, try lots of treats, or just enjoy the free entertainment and activities. 9am-3pm. Concord, MA, Sat 6/21.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

PEM/PM British Pub Night

There will be folk songs, everything you need to know about English beer, and pub games at this fun event that whisks you across the Atlantic. 6-9pm. Salem, MA, Thu 6/19.more

Essex River Day

This one’s cool: People sharing their boats at Essex River, a cookout, softball game, bonfire and live music. Everyone’s invited. Evening. Essex, MA, Fri 6/20.more

North Shore Pride Parade

There is no better way to kick off a pride festival than with a fun, friendly, and colorful pride parade through the streets of Salem! Join the festival at the Common. 12pm. Salem, MA, Sat 6/21.more

5k Foam Fest

This 5k promises to get you ‘filthy clean’! Crawl through the mud until you find yourself facing giant inflatables full of foam. Do you have what it takes? 8am. Westford, MA, Sat 6/21.more

Cape Ann Artisans Open Studio Tour

Visit artists and see where the magic happens. I’m talking about the place they create art, of course! Then step outside and see the Cape Ann scenery that inspires many of them. Gloucester, MA, Sat 6/21–Sun 6/22.more

Marini Farm Strawberry Festival

This Strawberry Festival has a little bit of everything, including antique tractors, hayrides, face painting, duck races, and even a corn cannon. Strawberries too! 10-5pm. Ipswich, MA, Sat 6/21–Sun 6/22.more

The Vintage Bazaar

At its core, this is a market where you’ll find salvaged items, antiques and indie crafts. But, it’s held at a flower farm, and there will also be live music and entertainment. Salisbury, MA, Sat 6/21–Sun 6/22.more

Danvers Family Festival

Danvers becomes a place full of fun from 6/15 through 7/3. There are a lot of interesting events such as karaoke shows, Danvers Idol and the Scoop-Ah-Bowl. Find them all and enjoy! Danvers, MA, Fri 6/20–Sat 7/12.more

17th Century Saturdays

. Essex, MA, Wed 6/18–Fri 10/10.more

Clark YMCA Summer Solstice Celebration

This community celebration features a parade, a road race, live entertainment and much more. Road race 8am, celebration 11-4pm. Winchendon, MA, Fri 6/20.more

Vintage Base Ball Game

Bristol Town Common becomes a field of dreams for this night of classic base ball with 1800’s rules. 1pm. Bristol, RI, Sat 6/21.more

Chorus of Westerly Summer Pops Concert

This outdoor concert has been experienced by more than half a million people. It’s free, and everyone can come. Plus there are fireworks! 8pm. Westerly, RI, Sat 6/21.more

Navigating the Great Outdoors

Try the obstacle course, go for a swim, or hike the trails at Pulaski State Park, and you’ll still find more activities for the whole family afterwards! 11-3pm. Burrillville, RI, Sun 6/22.more

Waushakum Live Steamers – Van Brocklin Meet

Join steam engine lovers at their cookout. Then ask if you can ride the mini locomotives! All aboard for a day of fun. Holliston, MA, Sun 6/22.more

Paragon Carousel Secret Garden Tour

Visit amazing gardens by foot or by car and maybe even find some artists at work. Proceeds fund preservation of the famous carousel where you’ll begin your tour. Hull, MA, Sun 6/22.more

World’s End Summer Solstice Concert

Here we have live music and the opportunity to catch a beautiful sunset at the same time. This is what summer is all about! 6-8:30pm. Hingham, MA, Sat 6/21.more

Taste of Amherst

Four days of food, family, and fun is what Amherst tastes like, according to the folks behind this event! Amherst, MA, Thu 6/19–Sun 6/22.more

The Total Rod Stewart Experience

He may not be the real ‘Rodfather’, but audiences around the world say that Rick Larrimore will have you fooled in this all out performance. 9pm. Oxford, MA, Fri 6/20.more

Bonsai Exhibit at Tower Hill Botanical Garden

Tower Hill Botanical Garden is displaying bonsais, the twisted little trees from Japan. Check out the beauty and precision of this well known tradition. 10-5pm. Boylston, MA, Sat 6/21.more

Black History Weekend

Spend Juneteenth at Old Sturbridge Village, by enjoying crafts and activities that celebrate African American historyand the end of slavery. Sturbridge, MA, Sat 6/21–Sun 6/22.more

Paulie’s NOLA Jazz & Blues Festival

All the excitment and sounds of New Orleans, but right in the heart of Worcester. This festival is sure to be a party! Worcester, MA, Fri 6/20–Sun 6/22.more

1,000 Miles for Health

Walk a mile, it’s for your health! Plus, this event is free, and you’ll get a bracelet entitling you to special deals all night. Pittsfield, MA, Thu 6/19.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

Cape Cod Quahog Day

Watch out groundhogs! Now quahogs can predict the weather, too! After asking the quahog its prediction, find a quahog eating contest and lots of silly beachy New Englandy stuff. 12:30pm. Onset, MA, Sat 6/21.more

Falmouth Arts Alive

You can choose between more than 60 music, dance, theatre, and film performances. Talk about variety. there will be vendors and a town dance too! Falmouth, MA, Fri 6/20–Sun 6/22.more

106 WCOD Cape Cod Chowderfest

Yup, it’s Chowderfest, which means live music and food. Plus, it’s the Cape Cod Chowderfest, which means great people and surroundings. Grab a bowl, or two, or three, or… 12pm-3pm. Hyannis, MA, Sun 6/22.more

Provincetown International Film Festival

This is a huge film festival with lots of local influences, and even a night at the drive-in! Provincetown, MA, Wed 6/18–Sun 6/22.more

Wellfeet Harbor Fest

Get your sea legs ready, this festival is all about things like boating, fishing, and other nautical activities. 9-4pm. Wellfleet, MA, Thu 6/19–Sun 6/22.more

Summer Luncheon @ Aldrich Mansion

It may not be the cheapest buffet around, but you’ll enjoy great atmosphere, food, and views. 29.95 per person, reservations/prepayment required. Warwick, RI, Wed 6/18–Thu 6/19.more

Secret Garden Tours

This is a self-guided walking tour of private gardens in historic Newport. If you got 20 bucks to spare and feel like admiring some fancy gardens, this is for you. 10-5pm. Newport, RI, Fri 6/20–Sun 6/22.more

Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit Reception

The works of 19 New England sculptors will be on display for some time at Mill Brook Gallery. To kick things off, here’s their opening reception. Concord, NH, Sun 6/22.more

Sunapee Wheels Antique and Collectible Motor Vehicles Show

Come watch more than 300 cars from the sky. Pay 5 bucks and get a free Aerial Skyride. Food available for purchase as well. 9:30-2:30pm. Newbury, NH, Sun 6/22.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

Performance

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

Dancing in the Streets

This event blurs the line between human and auto bodies. I wonder if there will be any transformers there! Somerville, MA, Fri 6/20.more

The Ultrasonic Rock Orchestra Summer Solstice Blast-Off!

A ten-vocalist rock band that covers acts like Queen and Bowie? This event is sure to rock. 8pm. Arlington, MA, Sat 6/21.more

Beau Jest Moving Theatre ‘APT. 4D’

Ever had a creepy neighbor move in nearby? Check out how these characters deal with the mysterious woman who moves into APT. 4D. Charlestown, MA, Tue 6/17–Sat 6/21.more

Frank Sinatra and Liza Minnelli

Frank Sinatra and Liza Minnelli live in Medford? Why not? Straight from Las Vegas, hear all the classics, one night only! 7pm. Medford, MA, Sat 6/21.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

Luminarium Gala & Showcase

Catch performance highlights from this local dance company while you celebrate their fourth year in Boston. You can also get a peek at what’s ahead! 5-8pm. Somerville, MA, Sun 6/22.more

Review: 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

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

Review: 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

Review: Menopause The Musical

From what I hear, this musical parody is the only thing women will find hilarious about menopause. Set to popular tunes from the past few decades, it does sound more fun than a hotflash. Stoneham, MA, Thu 6/12–Sun 6/29.more

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

Review: 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

Review: South Pacific

Find yourself lost in the South Pacific without paying an arm and a leg for airfare! Waltham, MA, Thu 6/12–Sun 6/22.more

An Evening with Deven Green

If you don’t know Deven Green or Betty Bowers, you need to do a Google search. All set? Then get to this electric ukulele lounge act! Hartford, CT, Sat 6/21.more

Travel

Willimantic’s 3rd Thursday Street Fest

Outdoorsy, check. Live music, check. Tasty food, check. Free, check. There you go, 4 great reasons not to miss this one. Willimantic, CT, Thu 6/19.more

Golden Oldies: Antique Autos and Fire Trucks!

Kids will get free firefighter helmets to really get in the spirit of this vintage trolley, fire truck, and auto show. East Haven, CT, Sat 6/21.more

Celtic Fling Summer

For just ten dollars, you get a hot buffet and a night of Irish dancing and bagpipe music, plus a silent auction and lots of raffle prizes. 5:30pm. Middletown, CT, Sat 6/21.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

Connecticut Historic Gardens Day

Visit beautiful and historic gardens in Old Lyme. You can learn a bit of history and gardening at the same time as this 10-day fest kicks off at the Florence Griswold Museum. Old Lyme, CT, Sun 6/22.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

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

Midsummer Fantasy Renaissance Faire

Magic shows, comedy, live combat, and fire dancing! You’re encouraged to dress as your favorite fantasy being and play along too. 11-6:30pm. Ansonia, CT, Sat 6/21–Sun 7/6.more

Windjammer Days

Fireworks, a boat and land parade, a roaming crew of pirates and other fun events will be happening during Windjammer Days. Sounds like fun! Boothbay Harbor, ME, Sun 6/22–Sat 6/28.more

Damariscotta Pirate Rendezvous

The pirates invade at high noon? Will you be ready for a day of swashbuckling fun, eye patches, peg legs, and all the arrgh you can handle! 10-4pm. Damariscotta, ME, Sat 6/21.more

Gardiner Arts & Crafts Festival

With three stages of entertainment, a craft fair, and lots activities, you’ll have plenty to do while waiting for the evening’s fireworks. 9am-11pm. Gardiner, ME, Sat 6/21.more

Blistered Fingers Family Bluegrass Festival

You don’t just listen to the bluegrass at this four-day family festival, you experience it. Hear from some of the best blistered fingered musicians in the world! Litchfield, ME, Wed 6/18–Sat 6/21.more

Mechanic Falls Community Days

Take a horse-drawn wagon ride, feast on chicken BBQ and pancakes, or take a quack at the duck race. I mean crack! Mechanic Falls, ME, Fri 6/20–Sat 6/21.more

Cpt. Christopher S. Cash Memorial 5K and 2.5 Mile Walk

How about running to make some cash? Only the fastest ones will get some! Plus there’s a free kids Fun Run to kick things off. 7:45am. Old Orchard Beach, ME, Sat 6/21.more

Southern Maine Pride Parade and Festival

Pride parades are always fun. But the best part is that they make communities stronger, as you’ll see at the festival that follows it. 12pm. Portland, ME, Sat 6/21.more

Smokin’ at the Ballpark BBQ Festival

Be careful not to get BBQ sauce on any of the amazing cars you find at this dual-purpose, smokin’ festival. 10am. Old Orchard Beach, ME, Sun 6/22.more

PortConMaine

Anime, gaming, science fiction, cosplay, fantasy, video gaming, boffer combat, steampunk, and more…if you have a fandom, you’ll find it represented here! South Portland, ME, Thu 6/19–Sun 6/22.more

Whatever Family Festival & Kids Day in Capitol Park

The Whatever Festival probably has whatever it is your family is looking for, from balloons and a dunk tank to a pizza competition! It all culminates in a 4th of July fireworks show! Augusta, ME, Wed 6/18–Fri 7/4.more

The New Hampshire 48 Hour Film Project

Filmmakers based in New Hampshire will have 48 hours to shoot, edit and finish a great film. It’s going to be fun, and the results will be presented on June 25th at Cinemagic of Hooksett. Concord, NH, Fri 6/20–Sun 6/22.more

Old Tyme Fair

Watching fireworks at the beach is awesome, and much much better when there’s a fair going on. It’s the first one of the season in New Hampshire, with everything from historical demonstrations to a petting zoo! 10-9pm. Hampton, NH, Sun 6/22.more

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

Burlington Wine & Food Festival

Live jazz, food sampling, and educational seminars…plus 250 different wines. Burlington, VT, Sat 6/21.more

Summer Fest – South Burlington

Summer is all about outdoor activities. There will be plenty at Red Rocks Park and Beach like kayaking, nature trail walks, and arts and crafts. 12-3pm. South Burlington, VT, Sat 6/21.more

Vermont History Expo

Almost 150 historical societies come together to paint a vivid picture of ‘old’ vermont where rural country stores, farms, and stories come to life. 10-5pm. Tunbridge, VT, Fri 6/20–Sat 6/21.more

Outdoor Theatre & More

Outdoor Theatre & More – click map above to set region	Mon 6/16	Tue 6/17	Wed 6/18	Thu 6/19	Fri 6/20	Sat 6/21	Sun 6/22	Mon 6/23
Salsa in the ParkBoston, MA Mondays at 6-9pm. Blackstone Community Center	M							M
Sunday Parkland GamesCambridge, MA Sundays at 3:30-6pm. The parklands along Memorial Drive near the Weeks Footbridge							S
Charles River Conservancy Parkland GamesAllston, MA Sundays at 3:30-6pm. Memorial Drive at JFK Street							S
Jacob’s Pillow “Inside/Out” PerformancesBecket, MA Wednesdays – Saturdays at 6:15pm. Henry J. Leir Stage at the breathtaking Marcia and Seymour Simon Performance Space, 413-243-0745.			W	R	F	S
Burlington Children’s ShowsBurlington, MA Mondays 6:30pm on town common, Thursdays 1pm at Simonds Park. Various, 781-270-1695.								M
Prescott Park Arts FestivalPortsmouth, NH 7pm. Prescot Park, Marcy St at Mechanic St, 603-436-2848.						S
Shakespeare on the SoundRowayton, CT 7:30pm; NO Monday performances. Pinkney Park		T	W	R	F	S	S
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 Movies

Outdoor Movies – click map above to set region	Mon 6/16	Tue 6/17	Wed 6/18	Thu 6/19	Fri 6/20	Sat 6/21	Sun 6/22	Mon 6/23
Worcester Film Works Summer Movies at the OvalWorcester, MA Thursdays; no time listed yet. Worcester Common Oval, 455 Main Street				R
Winthrop Movies in the ParkWinthrop, MA various times. Ingleside Park, 617-846-8243.						S
Crafts & Movie NightDanvers, MA Crafts at 7pm – movie at 8pm; rain date: 6/30. Glen Magna Farms, Ingersoll Street								M
Family Movie Night AAAAcushnet, MA 8:15pm. Silverbrook Farm, 934 Main Street, 774-202-1027.						S
Easthampton Arts in the ParkEasthampton, MA Fridays (except 7/19) at 6:30-8pm. Millside Park, 2 Ferry St, (413) 529-1440.					F
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
Movies in the ParkWolfeboro, NH Fridays (except 7/5) at various times. Foss Field (On Soccer Field by Back Bay)					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 Concerts

Outdoor Music – click map above to set region	Mon 6/16	Tue 6/17	Wed 6/18	Thu 6/19	Fri 6/20	Sat 6/21	Sun 6/22	Mon 6/23
Downtown Boston Brass strolling musiciansBoston, MA Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 12nn-2pm. Downtown Crossing		T	W		F
3rd. ThursdaysPittsfield, MA 5-8pm. Downtown, North St				R
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	M	T	W	R	F	S	S	M
Berklee Jazz on Spectacle IslandBoston, MA 1pm. Spectacle Island, 617-223-8108.							S
Burlington Summer ConcertsBurlington, MA Tuesdays at 6:30pm. Town Common		T
Summer Concert Series at DedhamDedham, MA 7pm. Endicott Estate Lawn, 781-329-9118.			W
Circle the SquareMedford, MA Thursdays at 4pm. Medford Square				R
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
Sundays in Coggshall ParkFitchburg, MA Sundays at 2-4pm. Coggshall Park, 978/345-9550.							S
Concerts on the Green, FraminghamFramingham, MA Fridays at 6:30-8:30pm. Village Green at Framingham Center, 508-532-5960 ask for “Building Services”-.					F
Concerts on the CommonFitchburg, MA Thursdays at 7:30pm ; no performance on 7/24. Upper Common				R
Outdoor Concert at the Sampas PavillionLowell, MA Mondays 7pm. Sampas Pavilion	M							M
Middlesex Concert Band RehearsalsWakefield, MA 2014:Thursdays 7:30-9:30pm. Church, 8 Lafayette St				R
Salem Free Summer ConcertsSalem, MA various times. Salem Square, 336-721-7300.		T
Sundays in Patton ParkHamilton, MA 5-7pm. Patton Park, Rt 1A, 978-468-4818.							S
Lowell Summer Music SeriesLowell, MA 7:30pm (except 7/25 – 7/27 at various times; 9/6 at 10am). Boarding House Park				R	F	S
Berklee Stars at South Shore ConservatoryHingham, MA Fridays at 8pm. Carr Amphitheater, One Conservatory Drive					F
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				R
Westport Rivers Winery Concert SeriesWestport, MA 6-8pm. 417 Hixbridge Rd, 508-636-3423.					F
Musical Mondays at FeatherstoneMartha’s Vinyard, MA Mondays at 6:30pm. Featherstone								M
Hopedale Summer Band Concert SeriesHopedale, MA Wednesdays at 7-9pm. Hopedale Town Park Bandstand, 508-473-8439.			W
Grille on the HillWorcester, MA Thursday at 6 – 8pm. Worcester Common, 508-799-1400 x3.				R
Family Concert Series at West SpringfieldWest Springfield, MA 7-8:30pm. Various				R
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
Concerts at Windsor LakeNorth Adams, MA Wednesdays at 6:30pm. Windsor Lake, 413-664-6180.			W
Sundown Concerts at Fruitland MuseumsHarvard, MA Thursdays at 7:15pm. 102 Prospect Hill Road, 978-456-3924.				R
Newport Music SeriesNewport, RI Different times, venues and $.					F
Friday Night Concert SeriesProvidence, RI Fridays 7:30pm. Waterplace Park					F
July 4th Concert SeriesBristol, RI 6:30pm. Independence Park					F	S	S	M
Downtown Sundown SeriesProvidence, RI 7-9:30pm. Roger Williams Natl Memorial, 282 North Main St						S
Haddad Bandstand Concerts on Sargent CommonNew London, NH No time listed. Whipple Memorial Town Hall, 603-526-4821.					F
Henniker Summer Concert SeriesHenniker, NH 2014:Every Tuesday night at 7pm with a BONUS concert on THURSDAY JULY 17th AT 7:30pm. Bandstand, Community Park, Main St.		T
Saint-Gaudens Summer Concert SeriesCornish, NH Sundays at 2pm. Little Studio, Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site							S
Bandstand ConcertsHampton Falls, NH Wednesdays (except 9/1) at various times. Town Common			W
River House Restaurant Concert SeriesPortsmouth, NH 7pm. Prescot Park, Marcy St at Mechanic St, 603-436-2848.						S
The Summer Music Series at The Governor’s InnRochester, NH various times. Rochester Common, 603-332-4120.				R	F	S	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
Summer Concerts at the Sherman Green GazeboFairfield, CT various times. Sherman Green Gazebo							S
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
Music Under the StarsNorth Haven, CT Tuesdays at 7pm. Town Green		T
Summer Concerts at TrumbullTrumbull, CT Tuesdays at 7pm. Town Hall Gazebo		T
Summer Concert Series at TorringtonTorrington, CT Tuesdays and Fridays at 7pm except for 8/16 (Saturday). Coe Memorial Park, Civic Center, 860-489-2274.		T			F
Summer SoundWaves Concert SeriesGroton, CT Thursday at 6 – 8pm. Esker Point Beach				R
Summer Nights by Harbor Lights Concert SeriesMilford, CT Fridays at 7pm. Rotary Pavilion at Fowler Field, 203-878-0681.					F
Summer Concert Series at ThomastonThomaston, CT Mondays at 7pm. Seth Thomas Park, South Main St								M
Norwalk Parks Concert ScheduleNorwalk, CT Fridays at 7pm. Calf Pasture Beach, 203-854-7806.					F
Twilight Lawn Concerts at Roseland CottageWoodstock, CT Fridays at 7pm. Roseland Cottage					F
Kennebunk Weekly Concerts in the ParkKennebunk, ME Wednesdays 6:30-7:30pm. Lafayette Park, Storer St.			W
Poland Spring Annual Summer Concert SeriesPoland Spring, ME Mondays (except 8/26) at 7pm. 37 Preservation Way	M							M
Enosburgh Town Band TuesdaysEnosburgh, VT Tuesdays at 7:30-8:30pm. Lincoln park		T
Island Pond’s Friday Night LiveIsland Pond, VT 6-10pm. Pavilion Park					F

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