Events INSIDER: May 20-28, 2013

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Johnny’s Picks
Horn Pond Memorial Lantern Walk
This lantern walk honors those who have died in war in a way that’s creative but appropriate. You can create your own lantern at the workshops or buy one at the event for a small donation. 7pm. Horn Pond Woburn, MA, .
Science on Screen: Terminator 2
Watch Terminator 2 and then talk about real life technology that’s being used today and resembles what’s see on screen. This should be a fun evening. 7pm. Coolidge Corner Theatre Brookline, MA, .
Charles River Moonlight Canoe
Paddling a canoe is fun, but it can be also relaxing if done at night. Try it at Newton Boathouse, there will be food, too! 7pm. Newton Boathouse, Commonwealth Ave. Newton, MA, .
Anime Boston
This is New England’s largest anime and manga convention. It does not stop with comics, so you’ll find Japanese rock bands, karaoke, video games and much more! Sheraton Boston Hotel Boston, MA, –.
Discovery Day in Lexington
A fun day for everyone: Food, balloons, live music, entertainment and vendors going on sale. 10am. Waltham Street Municipal Parking Lot Lexington, MA, .
‘Welcome to Our Home’ A Living History Tour
Once a month, you get the chance of talking to an expert who is fully dressed as someone from the Alcott family, while going on an interactive tour around their house. 4:45pm. Louisa May Alcott’s Orchard House Concord, MA, .
Alton Weagle Day
Send the most creative (and never done before) idea for climbing Mt. Washington and if it’s good enough you might be invited to the climb. Crazy, right? Contact howie@mt-washington.com. Mt. Washington Auto Road Gorham, NH, .
Southern New Hampshire Scottish Games and Celtic Festival
I love all kinds of cultural events, but the Scots have a remarkable pride and I love the bagpipe parades. They’re really welcoming. Oak Park Greenfield, NH, –.
Menotomy Musket Shoot
Watching old guns being fired is fun, but firing them is better. Colonial costumes are encouraged, but modern protective gear is mandatory. 10am. Tewksbury Rod and Gun Club Tewksbury, MA, .
Newburyport Spring Fest
You can’t go wrong with the street fest in downtown Newburyport. It’s always fun, and you can go to the beach if you need to take a break! Downtown Newburyport Newburyport, MA, –.
Spring Planting Moon Pow-Wow and Crafts Festival
There’s always something interesting to do at Pow wows. From dancing, singing, to watching demonstrations and crafts. They’ll have storytelling and a tipi you can go inside of. Camp Marshall 4H Campgrounds, Off Rte 31 Spencer, MA, –.
Memorial Day
Memorial Day – Somerville, MA
Memorial Day parades continue Sunday 1pm. City Hall Somerville, MA, .
Memorial Day – Woburn, MA
It’s not listed except in one place, but Woburn is doing Memorial Day celebrations as well. Woburn, MA, –.
Memorial Day – Dorchester, MA
Parade, 21-gun salute at this Memorial Day ceremony. Dorchester, MA, .
Memorial Day – Waltham, MA
Not a parade, but Memorial Day services will be held a the Waltham Common. 10am. Waltham, MA, .
Memorial Day – Watertown, MA
Another parade. 12pm. Watertown, MA, .
Memorial Day – Needham, MA
Not a parade, but a ceremony at a cemetery for Needham’s Memorial Day. Needham, MA, .
Memorial Day Parade: Sudbury, MA
This parade’s notable because it will have re-enactors and remembers to honor Native Americans vets, too. TBA 7:30am. Sudbury Town Center Sudbury, MA, .
Memorial Day Parade and Dedication of War on Terror Memorial
This parade will be followed by a ceremony that honors those who have served in the War on Terrorism since 2001. 10 am. Holliston Street to Colonel Matondi Square Medway, MA, .
Northborough Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony
This is Northborough’s Memorial Day Parade. noon. Pierce and Hudson Streets Northborough, MA, .
Memorial Day Parade – Wayland, MA
This is Wayland’s Memorial Day Parade. 11am. Wayland State Police Post Wayland, MA, .
Memorial Day Parade – South Kingstown, RI
This is South Kingstown’s Memorial Day Parade. 10am. Holley Rd., Main St., High St. South Kingstown, RI, .
Plympton Memorial Day Parade
This is Plympton’s Memorial Day parade. 10am. Corner of Center and Main St Plympton, MA, .
Memorial Day Weekend at Battleship Cove
Battleship Cove will be honoring the heroes that gave their lives for freedom. Includes raising of the American flag and 21-gun salute. Battleship Cove Fall River, MA, –.
Chicopee Memorial Day Parade
This is Chicopee’s Memorial Day Parade. 10am. Dana Park, Newbury Street Chicopee, MA, .
South Hadley Memorial Day
This includes a parade, an afternoon picnic, a 5K run and multiple cemetery ceremonies. 7am. South Hadley High School South Hadley, MA, .
Memorial Day – Goffstown
It doesn’t say what time, but there will be a parade in Goffstown! Main Street Goffstown, NH, .
Memorial Day & Parade – Bedford, NH
The Town of Bedford will host 3 different Memorial Day Parades. Hit the link to learn more! 9am, 10am, 11am. Various Locations Bedford, NH, .
Memorial Day Parade – Hancock, NH
Two parades will be held at 5/27 and 5/28. Boy & girl scouts are invited, as well as youth baseball players. 2pm. School Street Hancock, NH, –.
Memorial Day Parade in Haverhill, NH
It doesn’t say what time, but there will be a parade in Newbury, VT, or Haverhill, NH! Haverhill, NH, .
Memorial Day – Bloomfield, CT
This is Bloomfield’s Memorial Day Parade. 9:30am. Downtown Bloomfield, CT, .
Memorial Day Picnic
A picnic that features free activities such as sack races and water-balloon games. noon. Fairfield Musuem Fairfield, CT, .
Decoration Day 1876 at Mystic Seaport
Mystic Seaport Museum will honor the fallen with ceremonies both inside and outside the facilities. 10:30am. Mystic, CT, .
Memorial Day Parade – Southbury, CT
Enjoy this Memorial Day Parade and then go to the park for a picnic. There will be face painting, music and games doe the kids. 11am. Main Street South Southbury, CT, .
Memorial Mile
It’s a 1-mile race before the actual Memorial Day Parade starts. Awards will be given to participants. 10:20am. Scotland Road East Hartford, CT, .
Memorial Day Parade – Hamden, CT
This is Hamden’s Memorial day Parade. 10am. Hamden High School Hamden, CT, .
Memorial Day Parade – Mansfield, CT
This is Mansfield’s Memorial Day Parade. 9am. Intersection of Route 195 and Bassetts Bridge Road Mansfield, CT, .
Memorial Day Parade – Norwalk, CT
This is Norwalk’s Memorial Day Parade. 10am. Veteran’s Memorial Park, Seaview Avenue and Fort Point Norwalk, CT, .
Memorial Day Parade – Stafford, CT
11am. Furnace Avenue Stafford Springs, CT, .
Memorial Day Parade – Trumbull, CT
This is Trumbull’s Memorial Day Parade. 10am. Marisa’s Restaurant, Main Street Trumbull, CT, .
Memorial Day Parade and Luncheon
Parade at 12pm, then lunch at the American Legion. American Legion Post 94, Pritham Ave Greenville, ME, .
Deer Isle – Stonington Memorial Day Parade
I’m not sure this parade is happening, and I don’t know what time if it is. You’re on your own to make calls on this one! Deer Isle, ME, .
Orwell Memorial Day Parade
This is Orwell’s Memorial Day Parade. 1:30pm. North Orwell Road Orwell, VT, .
Memorial Day Parade – Woodstock, VT
This is Woodstock’s Memorial Day Parade. 10:30am. Woodstock Elementary School Woodstock, VT, .
Poultney Memorial Day Parade
This is Poultney’s Memorial Day Parade. 10am. Stewart’s Shop, Main Street Poultney, VT, .
Vergennes Memorial Day Parade
This parade features tractors, floats, firetrucks and more. They claim it’s Vermont’s largest parade, and it might as well be! 11am. Vergennes Union High School Vergennes, VT, .
Sutton Memorial Day Parade
This is Sutton’s Memorial Day Parade. 11am. Sutton Center Common Sutton, MA, .
Memorial Day: Agawam, MA
10:30am. Agawam Middle School/Town Hall Agawam, MA, .
Memorial Day: Amherst, MA
9:30am. Amherst, MA, .
Memorial Day: Andover, MA
10am. Main Street Andover, MA, .
Memorial Day: Arlington, MA
9:30am. Arlington, MA, .
Memorial Day: Ashby, MA
10am. Ashby, MA, .
Memorial Day: Barnstable, MA
Is this happening? I think so, but I couldn’t find info. Do yer own research! Barnstable, MA, .
Memorial Day: Brockton, MA
11am. Brockton, MA, .
Memorial Day: Belmont, MA
11am. Belmont, MA, .
Memorial Day: Cambridge, MA
11am. Cambridge Common Cambridge, MA, .
Memorial Day: Cohasset, MA
10:30am. Cohasset, MA, .
Memorial Day: Concord, MA
9:00am and 11:30am. West Concord and Ash Street Concord, MA, .
Memorial Day: Danvers, MA
9am. Danvers, MA, .
Memorial Day: Easthampton, MA
10:30 am. Clark Street Easthampton, MA, .
Memorial Day: East Longmeadow, MA
10:50am. East Longmeadow, MA, .
Memorial Day: Easton, MA
2pm. Easton, MA, .
Memorial Day: Essex, MA
9am. Town Hall Essex, MA, .
Memorial Day: Fairhaven, MA
8:30am. Main Street Fairhaven, MA, .
Memorial Day: Fall River, MA
1pm. Kennedy Park Fall River, MA, .
Memorial Day: Falmouth, MA
9:45am. Village Green and Main St. Falmouth, MA, .
Memorial Day: Fitchburg, MA
10am. Fitchburg, MA, .
Memorial Day: Greenfield, MA
10am. Middle School Greenfield, MA, .
Memorial Day: Hamilton, MA
9am. Hamilton, MA, .
Memorial Day: Hampden, MA
10am. Hampden, MA, .
Memorial Day: Hanson, MA
9am. Indian Head School Hanson, MA, .
Memorial Day: Haverhill, MA
10:30am. Haverhill, MA, .
Memorial Day: Holyoke, MA
9am. Appeton Street Holyoke, MA, .
Memorial Day: Hudson, MA
10am. Hudson, MA, .
Memorial Day: Ipswich, MA
10am. Main Street Ipswich, MA, .
Memorial Day: Lexington, MA
9am. Lexington, MA, .
Memorial Day: Littleton, MA
9:30am. Littleton, MA, .
Memorial Day: Ludlow, MA
9am. Warren Street Ludlow, MA, .
Memorial Day: Lynn, MA
1:30pm. North Shore Community College Lynn, MA, .
Memorial Day: Marblehead, MA
9am. Old Town House Marblehead, MA, .
Memorial Day: Marshfield, MA
11am. Marshfield Fairgrounds Marshfield, MA, .
Memorial Day: Medfield, MA
9:45am. Town Hall Medfield, MA, .
Memorial Day: Maynard, MA
10am. Maynard, MA, .
Medway Memorial Day Parade and Dedication of War on Terror Memorial
10am. Medway, MA, .
Memorial Day: Methuen, MA
10am. Methuen, MA, .
Memorial Day: Millis, MA
9am. Millis, MA, .
Memorial Day: Monson, MA
10am. Monson, MA, .
Memorial Day: Needham, MA
6:50am. St Joseph’s Parish Needham, MA, .
Memorial Day: New Bedford, MA
11am. New Bedford High School New Bedford, MA, .
Memorial Day: Northampton, MA
10am. Trinity Row Northampton, MA, .
Memorial Day: Northborough, MA
noon. Pierce and Hudson Streets Northborough, MA, .
Memorial Day: Plymouth, MA
9:30am. Shirley Square Plymouth, MA, .
Memorial Day: Plympton, MA
10am. Corner of Center and Main St Plympton, MA, .
Memorial Day: Reading, MA
9:45am. American Legion Post 62 Reading, MA, .
Memorial Day: Rehoboth, MA
10am. Bay State Rd. Rehoboth, MA, .
Memorial Day: Rowley, MA
1:30pm. Bradford Street Rowley, MA, .
Memorial Day: Salem, MA
10:30am. Salem, MA, .
Memorial Day: Scituate, MA
11:30am. Town Hall Scituate, MA, .
Memorial Day: Shrewsbury, MA
9:30am. Maple Avenue Shrewsbury, MA, .
Memorial Day: Somerset, MA
10am. Somerset High School Somerset, MA, .
Memorial Day: Somerville, MA
1pm. Highland Avenue Somerville, MA, .
Memorial Day: Sudbury, MA
9:30am. Sudbury, MA, .
Memorial Day: Sutton, MA
11am. Sutton Center Common Sutton, MA, .
Memorial Day: Tewksbury, MA
2pm. Tewksbury, MA, .
Memorial Day: Tyngsborough, MA
11am. Tyngsborough, MA, .
Memorial Day: Ware, MA
1pm. Ware, MA, .
Memorial Day: Watertown, MA
11am. Mt. Auburn Street Watertown, MA, .
Memorial Day: Wayland, MA
10:30am. Wayland Middle School Wayland, MA, .
Memorial Day: West Brookfield, MA
9am. West Brookfield, MA, .
Memorial Day: Westfield, MA
10am. Westfield, MA, .
Memorial Day: Westford, MA
11am. Westford, MA, .
Memorial Day: Wilmington, MA
10am. Wilmington, MA, .
Memorial Day: Woburn, MA
8am. Woburn Armory Woburn, MA, .
Memorial Day: Farmington, ME
8:30am. High Street Farmington, ME, .
Memorial Day: Kennebunk, ME
9:30am. Temple Street Masonic Lodge Kennebunk, ME, .
Memorial Day: Newport, ME
10am. Progress Park, MainStreet Newport, ME, .
Memorial Day: Richmond, ME
11am. Upper Main St Richmond, ME, .
Memorial Day: Sanford, ME
10am. Sanford, ME, .
Memorial Day: Topsham, ME
8:30am. Market Place Mall Topsham, ME, .
Memorial Day: Northfield, VT
10am. Northfield Middle-High School,Vine Street Northfield, VT, .
Memorial Day: Pittsfield, VT
9am. Town Office, Route 100 Pittsfield, VT, .
Memorial Day: Randolph, VT
3pm. Vermont Veterans Memorial Cemetery Randolph, VT, .
Memorial Day: Concord, NH
9am. Stores Street parking lot Concord, NH, .
Memorial Day: Hampstead, NH
11am. Veterans Memorial Park Hampstead, NH, .
Memorial Day: Henniker, NH
10am. Henniker Community School, Main Street Henniker, NH, .
Memorial Day: Plaistow, NH
2pm. Pollard School Plaistow, NH, .
Memorial Day: Strafford, NH
11:30am. Beaver Dam Estates Strafford, NH, .
Memorial Day: Bristol, RI
Is this happening? I think so, but I couldn’t find info. Do yer own research! Bristol, RI, .
Memorial Day: East Greenwich, RI
10am. East Greenwich, RI, .
Memorial Day: Lincoln, RI
10:30am. Smithfield Avenue Lincoln, RI, .
Memorial Day: North Kingstown, RI
Is this happening? I think so, but I couldn’t find info. Do yer own research! Wilson Park North Kingstown, RI, .
Memorial Day: North Providence, RI
There will be a festival right after the parade. 1pm. North Providence High School North Providence, RI, .
Memorial Day: South Kingstown, RI
Is this happening? I think so, but I couldn’t find info. Do yer own research! South Kingstown, RI, .
Memorial Day: West Greenwich, RI
1:30pm. Route 102 West Greenwich, RI, .
Memorial Day: Westerly, RI
Is this happening? I think so, but I couldn’t find info. Do yer own research! Downtown Westerly, RI, .
Memorial Day: Woonsocket, RI
10am. Clinton Street Woonsocket, RI, .
Memorial Day: Ansonia, CT
2pm. Nolan Athletic Complex, Wakelee Avenue Ansonia, CT, .
Memorial Day: Bethany, CT
10am. Bethany Airport Bethany, CT, .
Memorial Day: Branford, CT
10am. Branford Town Green Branford, CT, .
Memorial Day: Cheshire, CT
1:30pm. Highland School Cheshire, CT, .
Memorial Day: Derby, CT
9am. Cottage and Elizabeth Streets Derby, CT, .
Memorial Day: Danielson, CT
1pm. St. James Church Danielson, CT, .
Memorial Day: East Haven, CT
Is this happening? I think so, but I couldn’t find info. Do yer own research! East Haven, CT, .
Memorial Day: Fairfield, CT
10am. South Pine Creek Fairfield, CT, .
Memorial Day: Farmington, CT
8:30am. Main Street Farmington, CT, .
Memorial Day: Guilford, CT
10am. Town Hall Guilford, CT, .
Memorial Day: Madison, CT
10am. Madison, CT, .
Memorial Day: Milford, CT
2pm. Daniel Wasson Field Milford, CT, .
Memorial Day: Naugatuck, CT
9:15am. North Main Street Naugatuck, CT, .
Memorial Day: Norwalk, CT
9am. Seaview Avenue Norwalk, CT, .
Memorial Day: New Haven, CT
Is this happening? I think so, but I couldn’t find info. Do yer own research! New Haven, CT, .
Memorial Day: North Haven, CT
10:30am. North Haven Middle School North Haven, CT, .
Memorial Day: Old Saybrook, CT
10am. Main Street Old Saybrook, CT, .
Memorial Day: Orange, CT
10:30am. High Plains Community Center Orange, CT, .
Memorial Day: Shelton-Derby, CT
The parade starts at Cottage and Elizabeth Streets, Shelby and finished at Howe Avenue, shelton. 9am. Cottage and Elizabeth Streets Derby, CT, .
Memorial Day: Torrington, CT
9:30am. Coe Memorial Park Torrington, CT, .
Memorial Day: Wallingford, CT
There will be ceremonies on 5/26 and teh parade will start on 5/27/2013. 10am. Dutton Park Wallingford, CT, –.
Memorial Day: West Haven, CT
10:30am. Capt. Thomas Blvd West Haven, CT, .
Memorial Day: Biddeford, ME
9:30am. Biddeford, ME, .
Memorial Day: Jackman, ME
Is this happening? I think so, but I couldn’t find info. Do yer own research! Jackman, ME, .
Memorial Day: Melrose, MA
Melrose honors Memorial Day with multiple activities such as breakfasts, ceremonies and the traditional parade. 8am. Various Locations Melrose, MA, .
Memorial Day: Acton, MA
10am. Acton-Boxborough High School Acton, MA, .
Memorial Day: Centerville, MA
10am. Centerville, MA, .
Memorial Day: Nantucket, MA
noon. Nantucket, MA, .
Memorial Day: Westwood, MA
9:30am. Westwood, MA, .
Memorial Day: Old Orchard Beach, ME
1pm. Old Orchard Beach, ME, .
Memorial Day: Seekonk, MA
10am. Seekonk High School Seekonk, MA, .
Memorial Day: Hyannis, MA
There will be multiple Memorial Day ceremonies in Huannis. Various Locations Hyannis, MA, .
Memorial Day: Webster, MA
11am. St. Anthony Cemetery Webster, MA, .
Also Fun
The Moving Wall
The Moving Wall is coming to New England, so it’s a great chance to homage the heroes that gave their lives in Vietnam. Hit the link for the list of dates and places where it can be found. Various Locations All Over, , –.
Vintage Motorcar Festival
Vintage cars will be exhibited at Chesterwood, where a juried competition will take place. Visitors are allowed to walk around the property. Food available. 10am. Stockbridge, MA, .
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 to the topic. Not really fun, but surely informative. 7:30pm. Gore Place Waltham, MA, .
A Night of Music Celebrating Stevie Wonder
This night will be celebrating Stevie Wonder’s birthday. Lots of music (of course), food and live entertainment will be available. 5:30pm. The Beehive Boston, MA, .
Wildflower Hike
Breathe fresh air and admire the beauty of wildflowers while going on this 8 mile hike. 10am. Shea Memorial Skating Rink Quincy, MA, .
Boston Harbor Kayak from Kendall Square
3 hours of paddling through the Charles River Locks. If you’re not familiar with kayaking, a short class will be given before. Cambridge, MA, –.
Honored Patriots Walking Tour
Join historian Dee Morris on a stroll to honor Roxbury’s Civil War soldiers. This is a good way of paying homage to the heroes buried at Forest Hills. 2pm. Forest Hills Cemetery Boston, MA, .
Somerville Salon: Citizen Journalism
Citizen journalism is a reality, but is there still need for professional journalists? This chat will deal with this matter. 7:30pm. Arts at the Armory Somerville, MA, .
Samurai Saturdays
Samurai Saturdays feature Japanese Taiko Drumming, Japanese calligraphy demos, samurai related films and delicious bento boxes. Museum of Fine Arts Boston Boston, MA, –.
Massachusetts Farmers Markets
Not all food should be sugar coated. It is OK to eat healthy from time to time. Spring brings more than 30 farmers markets in Massachusetts. Click for the list! Somerville, Boston and Cambridge All Over, , –.
YOFESTIVAL
This Haitian festival encourages everyone to show their love for the country through music, painting, singing and dancing. There’s a juried contest for kids, and lots of food. 5:30pm. Strand Theatre Boston, MA, .
Ciclismo Classico Bike Travel Film Festival
This is a film festival that only displays films from all the world about adventurers on bikes. This year there will be a social hours right before the opening 6-10pm. Regent Theatre Arlington, MA, .
Speakeasy Sweat Class by BSC
Working out just got better! This free class mixes the Great Gatsby style with practical, fun and original routines. Bonus points: Nonmembers are welcome! 9am and 11 am. Lexington, MA, –.
Still Lives: Two Films by Susana de Sousa Dias
Watch how Susana de Sousa Dias uses old Portuguese propaganda the way former dictator Salazar did not intend to. Harvard Film Archive Carpenter Center Cambridge, MA, –.
MFA Open House
Free admission to The Museum of Fine Arts on Memorial Day. 10am-4:45pm. Museum of Fine Arts Boston, MA, .
Abraham Lincoln in New England
What happened when Abe Lincoln visited New England? Did we impact him as much as he impacted us? Professor Turner, from BSU, will discuss this topic. 7pm. Falmouth Museums on the Green Falmouth, MA, .
Sandwich Artisans Show and Sale
The best artisans from the area will be showing their products. Take advantage of the on site sales, which include clothing, jewelry and much more. Saturdays, 10-4pm. Sandwich Public Library Sandwich, MA, –.
Figawi Race Weekend
More than 3,000 sailors cannot be wrong! Figawi Race Weekend is recognized internationally, with more than 240 boats racing through Hyannis Port. Hyannis Yacht Club Hyannis, MA, –.
Big Moon Owl Prowl
Owls are not vampires, but still they only come out at night. Come watch these gorgeous birds performing their ‘nightly’ activities. 8pm. Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary, Felix Neck Dr Edgartown, MA, .
Artisans Fair at Coonamessett Farm
Coonamessett Farm will host this artisans fair, where you can interact with farm animals. There will be, of course, crafts for sale. Delicious self-served goodies will be available. East Falmouth, MA, –.
Moonrise Kayak
Take advantage of the full moon and paddle at Sengekontacket Pond. Single and double boats available. Reservations are required. 7:30pm-9:30pm. Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary, Felix Neck Dr Edgartown, MA, .
Restaurant Week & Gallery Stroll
You’ll have a full week to taste top notch dishes from more than 20 of the greatest Provincetown restaurants. Your pocket won’t suffer, since everything will be offered at at discount. Various Locations Provincetown, MA, –.
Rhododendron Festival
This festival is basically about looking at flowers and plants, buying some and gearing up with gardening tools.There will be a Rhododendron scavenger hunt, but I don’t think they will be hard to find. Heritage Museums & Gardens Sandwich, MA, –.
Lawrence Film Festival
A film dealing with the life of Chilean folk singer Victor Jara leads this year’s festival. What’s so interesting about him? His work was banned in Chile, and he was murdered because of his songs. Heritage State Park, One Jackson St Lawrence, MA, –.
Quilter’s Guild: End of Year Wrap-Up
There are not many big quilt shows in New England. This is one of the 2 biggest ones I’ve found. More than 100 quilts are on exhibit. I’ve been to quilt shows before and they’re actually interesting! 7pm. St. John the Evangelist Church Chelmsford, MA, .
Asparagus Festival at Verrill Farm
Really? This is a festival dedicated to Asparagus. It seems that the most interesting event is the buffet, which is all inspired by the first crop of the green vegetable. 11am. Verrill Farm Concord, MA, .
Artist’s Plein Air Day
Artists are invited to Cogswell’s Grant and encouraged to paint anything they find attractive. There will be free beverages and food. 9am-5pm. Cogswell’s Grant Essex, MA, .
Full Moon Family Walk at Great Neck
Night hikes are usually a blast for your senses. The Great Neck Wildlife Sanctuary will let you sense, smell, see, hear and even taste a bit of nature. It might be a little too dark, but a guide will help all the time. 7:30pm. Great Neck Wildlife Sanctuary Wareham, MA, .
Memorial Day Marathon Races
You won’t lack running options with Memorial Day Marathon Races . There are 6 different races for you to take on. Put on your tennis shoes and go to the starting line. Tanglewood Lenox, MA, –.
Classic Car Cruise Night
DJ JJ MacDade will spin some old vinyls for the cars rollin’ at the Classic Car Cruise Nights. An automatic time machine right there, ladies and gentlemen. 5:30pm. Windjammer Lounge Westerly, RI, –.
North River Festival of the Arts
There will be art on sale at this festival, but don’t be fooled: This event is about art, and not so much about selling stuff just because. There will be an opening reception Friday evening and fun activities the following days. 7pm opening gala. North River Arts Society Marshfield Hills, MA, –.
Bayou N’ Boogie Fest
Next year they hope to have the full festival, but this year it’s just a concert indoors. Pawtucket, RI, .
Massachusetts Sheep and Wool Show
Sheep are beautiful, but some sheep are more beautiful than others. This fest includes a juried show, wool workshops and spinning and knitting contests. A potluck supper is included too. Cummington Fairgrounds Cummington, MA, –.
Great Eastern
Sword in hand, slay the foes that threaten the kingdom of Samarcand. It’s a 4 day LARPing adventure only for the braves of heart. Ye Olde Commons Charlton, MA, –.
Performance
Review: Pirates of Penzance
Jack Sparrow’s not the only funny pirate out there. Enjoy this extravagant, award-winning musical farce at Club Oberon. Click for our review! The American Repertory Theatre Loeb Drama Center Cambridge, MA, –.
Boston Calling
18 great bands will be presenting at this 2-day music festival. Boston Calling is calling you! One City Hall Square Boston, MA, –.
Boston Handbell Festival
Hand bell music is fun to watch because performers tend to move around the stage. This event is more of a performance and less of a full festival, but the show is still great! 8pm. Old South Church Boston, MA, .
Live Film Score: From Morning to Midnight
The Alloy Orchestra will be performing a original score, written for a silent movie from the 20’s. It’s like attending to 2 shows in one! 7pm. ICA Boston, MA, .
Scott Ouellette & Darragh O’Neill
This is a guitar concert, performed by the hands of two talented musicians. Experience Irish and Latin-American inspired music. 8pm. Firehouse Center, Market Square Newburyport, MA, .
Miranda Russell
Miranda Russell and her band will be performing at Rockport Music. She will be presenting songs from her new album. Rockport Music Rockport, MA, –.
Xintada: ‘Chachi’ Carvalho
Come enjoy a jazz set of Charles ‘Chachi’ Carvalho’s Hip-Hop CD. The combination sounds fresh and intriguing. 6:30pm. Fuller Craft Museum Brockton, MA, .
Travel
May WildFire
Spinning fire sounds awesome, a bit dangerous but awesome. This 4-day camp style fest usually sells out, so click through and sign up for the next one this year! J.N. Webster Scout Reservation Ashford, CT, –.
GOOD NEWS! A Musical Comedy
Music, dancing, singing and laughter are perfectly mixed by this full of energy GoodSpeed musical production. Goodspeed Opera House East Haddam, CT, –.
Robin Hood Springtime Festival
I’ve been to this event, and it’s the best renaissance faire in New England, hands down. Come dressed as Robing Hood for added fun. Guilford Fairgrounds, Lovers Lane Guilford, CT, –.
Lobster Days
It’s Lobster Day, but lobsters are the only ones not enjoying it. Mystic Seaport has an interesting boat exhibit and optional tasty dishes for visitors. Mystic Seaport Mystic, CT, –.
Brookfield Museum Strawberry Festival
This is a free jazz music concert and an antique car show, paired with strawberry short cake. There will be an exhibit in memory of the ones that gave their lives for the country. noon. Brookfield Museum and Historical Society Brookfield, CT, .
Salsa Fest
The hottest ‘salsa’ is the one you can dance to. This festival boasts dance shows, classes and rehearsals. Food and souvenir vendors will attend too. Stamford Marriott Hotel & Spa Stamford, CT, –.
Gardiner Ride into Summer
Fireworks, a people’s choice pizza contest, bicycle rodeos and a motorcycle parade are part of this festival. This is definitely one event worth traveling for. 3pm. Gardiner Main Street Gardiner, ME, .
Owls Head Spring Antique Auto and Aeroplane Show
I’ve been to this transportation museum. The car show is breathtaking by itself, but the airplanes take this to a whole new level. Owls Head Transportation Museum Owls Head, ME, –.
Faye Taylor Memorial Art Show
This is an art show featuring the work of kids from grades 1-5, so you know everything will be cute and honest. There will be prizes for the best ones. 10am. Bethel Historical Society Bethel, ME, .
Lilac Festival, McLaughlin Garden
Roses are red, lilacs are… lilac. This event is all about these flowers. Care workshops and tours around the place will be available. McLaughlin Garden & Homestead South Paris, ME, –.
Livermore Falls History Night
The old gang (of cars) is getting together. Come watch a classic cars show, enjoy live music and grab a few tasty bits. It’s a celebration of Livermore’s history. 4pm. Jay Livermore & Livermore Flls Livermore, ME, .
The Honey Dewdrops with Sorcha and Jo
This concert will mix a bit of Americana and traditional folk music with jazz and bluegrass. Performed by The Honey Dewdrops with Sorcha and Jo. 7:30pm. Mayo Street Arts Portland, ME, .
Moose Mainea
Moose are so awesome and cool that a full month is required to celebrate them. Find lots of interesting moosy events all around Maine. Greenville Village Greenville, ME, –.
Kennebunkport Memorial Day Weekend
Memorial Day Weekend. Parade starts at Temple Street. Temple Street Kennebunkport, ME, –.
Poland Spring Heritage Day
Watch the Poland Fire & Rescue Squad exhibit, or spend the whole day eating the goodies available at the festival. There will be live music, and games for kids. 10am. Poland Spring Resort & Preservation Park Poland Spring, ME, .
Wildquack Duck River Festival
This rubber duck race is changing things a bit and features Olympic ducks and BIG ducks, which I have heard hold the bigger, better prizes.7am-5pm. Jackson Village Park Jackson, NH, .
Season’s Opening Reception for Fells Members and Their Guests
The Fells is back for another season and is inviting you to appreciate their new art expos, both indoors and outdoors. There will be appetizers and a bit of wine. 5pm. The Fells Newbury, NH, .
Memorial Day Weekend Craft Festival
Make room at home and your belly, because this Memorial Day Festival will be full of craft and food vendors. Mill Falls Marketplace, Route 3 Meredith, NH, –.
Tore Down House
Tore Down House is a 3-member band that will be performing original songs and covers. Singing and dancing allowed! noon. Waterville Valley Resort Waterville Valley, NH, .
Annual Chowder & Microbrew Fest
Come try chowders from multiple restaurants in the area. You get to vote for your favorite. A free rock and blues concert will cheer things up, while everyone eats. noon. Waterville Valley Resort Waterville Valley, NH, .
Rhode Island Lighthouse Cruises
All on board! Come for a tour of 10 the most popular Rhode Island lighthouses while you cruise through Narragansett Bay. Rhode Island Bay Cruises North Kingstown, RI, –.
Gaspee Days Arts & Crafts Festival
This 3-day festival features more than 100 craft vendors, live music and entertainment for kids. Make sure you get there early, since more than 50,000 attend to this fun festival. 10am-5pm. Narragansett Parkway, Pawtuxet Village Warwick, RI, .
Battery B 1st RI Light Artillery
This ceremony honors the people who gave their lives and helped create the Gettysburg Gun. Conducted by Battery B 1st RI Light Artillery. 11am. Rhode Island State House Providence, RI, .
Li’l Anne & Sarah & the Tall Boys
The German Club is presenting Li’l Anne & Sarah & the Tall Boys for the first time together on their stage. Don’t miss this performance. 7:30pm. The German Club Pawtucket, RI, .
Annual ‘Virtu’ Art Festival
More than 150 artists will present their work at downtown Westerly. Admission is free, but bring your wallet in case you fall in love with the crafts that will be sold. 10am-5pm. Wilcox Park Westerly, RI, –.
Westerly Historical Society – 100th Anniversary
Their website says details to be announced, and we even called. Let’s hope when you click you find them ready to be read! Babcock-Smith House Museum Westerly, RI, .
Garden and Herb Festival
This festival sounds more like a flower market. There will be craft vendors too, but that’s about it. 10am. Soule-Seabury House, Main Road Tiverton, RI, .
Thundering Skies Air Show
Cool, pilots doing crazy stunts on their planes! Plus, there will be hot-air balloons, RC demos and food. 11am. Franklin County State Airport, Airport Road Highgate, VT, .
Killington Stage Race
This bike race will make you feel like a real pro. Come experience the ‘real deal’ and have fun with your friends. Killington, VT, –.
Open Studio Weekend
There are lots of talented artists in Vermont. Meet a few of them right on their houses and shops. See how they work, and maybe get art pieces at a discount. All Over All Over, , –.
Outdoor Music
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Club Passim Summer Concert SeriesCambridge, MA

12-1pm.
47 Palmer St. more
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Downtown Boston Brass strolling musiciansBoston, MA

12-2pm.
Downtown Crossing more
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Sunday Jazz Brunch on the TerraceBoston, MA

11am.
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Ocean Beach Park Music SeriesNew London, CT

Variety of cruise nights, magic, live music.
Ocean Beach Park more
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Outdoor Concert at the Sampas PavillionLowell, MA

Mondays 7pm.
Sampas Pavilion more
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Concert SeriesWaterville Valley, NH

Various times.
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Keene Music FestivalKeene, NH

Various times.
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Middlesex Concert Band RehearsalsWakefield, MA

7:30pm. In good weather rehearsals are outdoors.
Church, 8 Lafayette St more
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Library Summer Concert SeriesProvidence, RI

7pm, more coming soon.
Providence Public Library, 401-467-2700. more
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Family Concert Series at West SpringfieldWest Springfield, MA

7-8:30pm, except 7/4.
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Downtown Crossing Block PartiesBoston, MA

5-8pm.
Downtown Crossing more
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Outdoor Movies
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America’s Music: A Film History of Our Popular Music from Blues to Bluegrass to BroadwayProvidence, RI

6pm.
Providence Public Library more
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Movie on the BeachWesterly, RI

6pm.
1 Bluff Ave, 401-584-7000. more
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Movies on the BlockProvidence, RI

Thursdays 8pm DATES TBA.
Westminster St at Union St more
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