Events INSIDER: Sep 8-14, 2014
Giveaways & Features
Win: Touch Performance Art
Win a pair of dance floor tickets for the Sept 12th performance of Touch Performance Art! Email giveaways@eventsinsider.com to win. Cambridge, MA, . more
Win: Elephant Revival at HOB
Win a pair of tickets to see Elephant Revival, Trampled by Turtles, and Hurray for the Riff Raff at House of Blues Boston? E-mail giveaways@eventsinsider.com to win! 6:30pm. Boston, MA, . more
Win: Ultrasonic Rock Orchestra
Want to win a pair of tickets for the Ultrasonic Rock Orchestra on September 13th at 8pm? Email giveaways@eventsinsider.com to win. Arlington, MA, . more
Win: Pulitzer Prize Winner DOUBT
We’re giving away a pair of tickets for the opening weekend of Doubt on the 12-13th of September. Email giveaways@eventsinsider.com to win! Stoneham, MA, –. more
Win: King Richard’s Faire
King Richard’s Faire is New England’s largest and longest-running Renaissance Festival. We have two pairs of tickets to give away! Email giveaways@eventsinsider.com to win and say whether you need both pairs or could win only one. Carver, MA, –.more
Johnny’s Picks
Wings of Freedom Tour
Take fun to new heights as this airplane show tours New England. You can walk through a historic aircraft, go for a flight, or learn to fly! Bridgeport, CT, –. more
Arlington Town Day
This sounds fun! Arlington will have a town night with fireworks, and a town day street festival with small towny stuff, even though Arlington isn’t a small town. 10am-3pm. Arlington, MA, . more
Boston Walk to Cure Arthritis
Each step you take could help to cure Arthritis for sufferers all over the world in this walk on Sunday! 9am-1pm. Brighton, MA, . more
Somerville Dog Festival
There will be lots of fun events at this one for humans and pups, but I’d go to the Dog/Owner Look-a-Like Contest. 10am. Somerville, MA, . more
Somerville Riverfest
This is a huge party, lots of music, family activities, a sidewalk sale, and even fireworks! 11am. Somerville, MA, . more
Project MUM
Come to Somerville and see artists and performers reclaiming unused public spaces in this annual celebration. 8pm. Somerville, MA, . more
South Boston Street Festival
Live entertainment on two stages, great food and lots of interesting vendors make for a great street festival in Southie! 11am. Boston, MA, . more
MassCann Freedom Rally
This ‘green’ concert will probably make you feel spacey! It’s also a political movement to legalize marijuana (whatever, man). There will be two stages of music and lots of fun! Boston, MA, –. more
Mercedes Day at the Larz Anderson Museum
Who is this Mercedes, and why does the museum have a full day dedicated to her? Gotcha, I know it’s cars! 10am. Brookline, MA, . more
Ultrasonic Rock Orchestra
These guys breathe new life into great hists by Queen, David Bowie, The Beatles, The Who and Led Zeppelin with 10 vocalists and a lot of fun! 8pm. Arlington, MA, . more
Harwich Cranberry Arts & Music Festival
This cranberry festival is a nice surprise. It’s hard to base an entire festival on cranberries, but they seem to be up for it, including craft vendors and music. Harwich, MA, –. more
Billerica’s Yankee Doodle Homecoming Festival
More fireworks! It’s still summer! They also have a parade, games, music, vendors, and more. Billerica, MA, –. more
Norwood Day
It’s a street festival happening in Norwood! Many activities are free, but you can support the town and enjoy more by buying ‘buttons’. 9:30am. Norwood, MA, . more
Harvard Fall Festival
Oh, this festival has jousting, knife throwing and trebuchet challenges. Plus a car show, fireworks, and much more! 10am. Harvard, MA, –. more
Graveyard History Tour at Essex Shipbuilding Museum
Meet all sorts of historical characters from grave robbers to Revolutionary War heroes at this fun interactive event! Essex, MA, . more
Dinofest
Check out the giant dinosaur statue and enjoy the road race, food, crafts, music, activities and more! 10am. Granby, MA, . more
Map, compass and Survival
In this event, you learn to use a map to wander the wilderness. As for me, I’ll use the GPS in my mobile phone. 8am. Westminster, MA, . more
Davis Mega Maze
It’s a corn maze with a treasure hunt mission. What will you find after 8 acres of corn and almost 3 miles of fun? Sterling, MA, –. more
Also Fun
Brookline Day!
Come celebrate Brookline with live music, inflatables, a pie eating contest, photo booth, rock climbing wall and more! 5k and kid’s run in the morning. 9am. Brookline, MA, . more
Harvest Festival and Perennial Divide
Shop for gardening supplies, or share, trade, and take plants as you mingle with lots of friendly gardeners! 10am. Mattapan, MA, . more
Farm Day at Franklin Park Zoo
This zoo will become a farm for a day, so you don’t have to travel. How thoughtful! Entertainment for children, plus animal and organic gardening demonstrations! 10:30am. Boston, MA, . more
Living in the Future
How far are we from light-sabers and flying cars? Let’s find out with some movies, pizza and friendly scientists. 5pm-8pm. Cambridge, MA, . more
South Street Diner Customer Appreciation Day
Here is your chance to take a pony ride down South Street! Check out customer appreciation day at South Street Diner for a day of fun! Boston, MA, . more
Boston Festival of Indie Games
Come to this festival and play that video or tabletop game you have never heard about! Also, meet game creators. 10am. Cambridge, MA, . more
Houghs Neck Chowdafest
Live entertainment helps make this chowdafest a bowl above the rest! Eat your fill of great chowers and have fun! 2pm. Quincy, MA, . more
Civil War Tour at Mount Auburn Cemetery
Stories of the Civil War will be shared as you take this tour though the cemetery. Sad, but interesting & informative. 1pm-2:30pm. Cambridge, MA, . more
Arlington Town Day
Celebrate the community and enjoy a fun night with fireworks followed by a whole day of family fun in Arlington! Arlington, MA, –. more
Greater Boston Theatre Expo
More than 50 Greater Boston theatre companies of all styles and sizes will unite in one place. go there, talk to them and maybe event get tickets to their shows for free! 5:30pm. Boston, MA, . more
Boston Local Food Festival
Come check out this free outdoor festival that showcases farmers, local restaurants, food trucks, plus music, entertainment and family fun! 2014:11am. Boston, MA, . more
Boston Comedy Arts Festival
My favorite comedy club brings in comedians from all over the nation for this annual event. Although it’s really a performance series, not a festival, they do offer workshops. Cambridge, MA, –. more
Fragments of Engagement
Come see the work of Sean Thomas Foulkes in this exhibition opening Thursday. It is made up of tough but moving images and themes. Cambridge, MA, –. more
WGBH Food & Wine Festival
Several days of fun await at this gathering of the region’s finest farms, producers, restaurants, wineries, and breweries! Boston, MA, –. more
COLLISION:More Human
Explore the themes of human self-modification and the human modification of our environment at this exhibition opening on the 13th, with a reception on the 12th. Jamaica Plain, MA, –. more
Brazilian Expo
Enjoy live entertainment, fun for kids, great food, and more as you network with Brazilian businesses and people! 10am. Boston, MA, –. more
Contra Folk Dance – Beginner’s Night
Contra is a social dance that gets you interacting with everyone who comes and is easy to pick up. This event seems geared to newbies. Cambridge, MA, . more
Civil War Lawn Games Georges Island
This is a dose of outdoorsy games, OLD STYLE! Step back in time on Georges Island for some Civil War lawn games. Boston, MA, –. more
Lowell Carnival
Fiesta Shows will hit Lowell with multiple fun rides. Get your Unlimited Rides Special! Lowell, MA, –. more
Hopkinton Festival
More than 75 artists and crafters, plus music, food, family fun, and more! Hopkinton, MA, . more
Mathapalooza
Intellectual and physical math activities for kids and families await at this free outdoor festival celebrating a local school. 12pm. Framingham, MA, . more
Essex Graveyard History Tour
Visit one of Essex historical cemeteries, where personalities from the past will share stories with you. Essex, MA, . more
Green Meadows Harvest Fest
Tackle the obstacle course, take a hayride, or enjoy live bluegrass at this organic farm’s harvest fest! 11am. Hamilton, MA, . more
Nooks and Crannies
Take a leisurely behind-the-scenes tour of a historical home, with plenty of time to explore to your heart’s content. 9am. Gloucester, MA, . more
Vintage Baseball Doubleheader
Teams demonstrate the old-timey original rules of baseball in this doubleheader! Definitely no instant replay here. 12pm. Newbury, MA, . more
Big Bad Wolf 5-Mile
Run like a wolf, literally! Dress in costume and you might win a prize at this fun 5 mile race. 12pm. Ipswich, MA, . more
Hermann’s Royal Lipizzan Stallions
These horses are capable of executing the ‘Airs Above the Ground’ maneuvers. That sounds complicated, and cool! Essex, MA, –. more
Boots & Strings Festival
Bring the gift of music to members of the military and their families by having a great time with food, live music, and activities? Where do I sign up? Wrentham, MA, . more
Rite of Reflection Ceremony
Attend Battleship Cove’s Rememberence Ceremony where you’ll find a 21 gun salute and wreath casting. Fall River, MA, . more
North Community Church Rib Cook-Off!
So far 12 teams are competing in this rib cook-off that raises money for youth programs. Delicions! 12pm. Marshfield, MA, . more
Winslow Farm Benefit Music Festival
Yay, it’s an outdoor music concert with The Fat City Band that benefits the farm. Bring blankets, and a picnic. 12pm. Norton, MA, . more
Moonlight Canoe for Adults
Take a canoe trip through a beautiful area at dusk and try to find some animals like beavers, bullfrogs, and wood ducks! 6:30pm. Princeton, MA, . more
RI / CT Day at Southwick’s Zoo
Rhode Island and Connecticut residents with ID can enjoy BOGO admission Sunday to Southwick’s Zoo! Mendon, MA, . more
The Big E
Whoa, it’s 17 days of fun activities. The big E has parades, a super circus, live music including ZZ Top and Darius Rucker and more! West Springfield, MA, –.more
Historic Lenox Horse Drawn Carriage Tub Parade
This parade of horses and carriages festooned with flowers is part of the ‘What’s Out There Weekend’. It should be fun to watch. 1:30pm. Lenox, MA, . more
Wild Western Weekend of Mountain Biking
It’s wild! It’s western (Massachusetts!) If riding bikes up mountains is your thing, this collection of races is for you! Hancock, MA, –.more
Josh Billings Run Aground Triathlon
Lots of running, biking and paddling, followed by a party with live music to celebrate this big race! 9:30am. Great Barrington, MA, . more
Wildlife Festival
Local environmental groups get together to celebrate wildlife with presentations, music, food, and much more! 10am-3pm. Barnstable, MA, . more
Tivoli Day
Lots of vendors, music and food. The cool thing about this event is watching antique bikes ride around, of course! All day. Oak Bluffs, MA, . more
Taking the Mystery Out of Mushrooming
Start with Mushroom 101 and then head out in search of the area’s different mushroom varieties with a guide. 10am. Coventry, RI, . more
Folk Art Quilt Show
Another Quilt show, but this one is not inspired by planes. This one shows folk art, and that’s good too! Narragansett, RI, –. more
Changes in Local Fisheries from 1600-Present
2pm. Warner, NH, . more
Performance
Under Milk Wood
In honor of his 100th birthday, this Dylan Thomas play lives again, live on stage in Cambridge. 7pm. Cambridge, MA, . more
Massmouth Story Slam
Enjoy a fun night at this story slam, based on a poetry slam format and similar to American Idol, a story slam is a contest of words by known and undiscovered talent. 7pm. Cambridge, MA, . more
Mix Fest
Come to this free concert at the Hatch Shell and catch Phillip Phillips, O.A.R., Christina Perri, MAGIC!, and more! 12pm. Boston, MA, . more
Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner – Opening night
Some big names in acting will be on stage Wednesday night for the press opening of ‘Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner’. Boston, MA, . more
What the Moon Saw
What happens when your favorite Fairy Tale characters team up for a moonlit adventure? Find out in this fun and exciting puppet performance! Brookline, MA, . more
Far From Heaven
Private longings and social taboos in 1950’s Connecticut take the stage is this musical opening Friday. Boston, MA, –. more
Closer Than Ever The Musical
As the debut of this musical gets Closer Than Ever, make sure you’ve planned a night out for this show! 7:30pm. Watertown, MA, –. more
Finding Neverland
Here’s a live adaptation of the movie Finding Neverland. Check it out through September at the American Repertoty Theatre! Cambridge, MA, –. more
Review: 27 Tips for Banishing the Blues
One of the 27 Tips for Banishing the Blues should be seeing this play full of satire, laughs, and American life turned upside down! Boston, MA, –. more
Review: Sweeney Todd
Attend the tale of Sweeney Todd, in town beginning on September 5th at The Lyric Stage Company. Boston, MA, –. more
The Forgetting Curve
The Forgetting Curve is sure to be a memorable experience for all who attend. Just remember to go! Boston, MA, –. more
Travel
Connecticut Schooner Festival
You will find boats racing, a chowder challenge, the chance to board some cool ships and more at this festival! New London, CT, –. more
Great Mac & Cheese Challenge
Try different mac and cheese variants, as prepared by top chefs in the area. Then, vote for your favorite. Petting zoo and music too! 11am. Windsor, CT, . more
From the Earth and the Sea: Clambake and Drumming Fundraiser
Enjoy traditional indigenous foods of lobster then listen to the sounds of Native drumming around the campfire in their replicated Algonkian Village. 6-8pm. Washington, CT, . more
Coastweeks Rowing Regatta
Watch the boat races, and then go for a tour at the museum. 7am-2pm. 2014: 7am-3pm. Mystic, CT, . more
Comedy Night Season Kicks Off
This is the first of five comedy nights. The lineup includes 2 experienced comedians and even a former hip-hop dancer. 8pm. West Hartford, CT, . more
Guilford Wellness Fair
This fair aims to promote healthy living, so you will find talks, demos and shows about it. 11am-2pm. Guilford, CT, . more
Arts & Crafts Festival
This one is just an art & crafts market. Soooo, if you feel like buying some stuff… 10am-5pm. Simsbury, CT, –. more
Four Town Fair
If a fair is organized by four towns, fun should be four times greater, don’t you think? Somers, CT, –. more
Killingly Cooks and The Great Killingly Tomato Festival
It’s a farmers and craft market. Kids will have the chance to make crafts with tomatoes, and there will be a 5K race. 9am-4pm. Danielson, CT, . more
THE MOuTH with Chion Wolf: Accidents – Nobody is Perfect!
7:30pm. Hartford, CT, . more
Car Show at Old Orchard Beach
A 90 minute drive from Boston separates you from this great car show. It takes place on a beach, so it’s worth it. Old Orchard Beach, ME, –. more
Foreign Auto Festival
Cool! It’s a vehicle show with construction trucks and other heavy stuff. Oh, and also planes! 9am-3pm. Owls Head, ME, –. more
Celebrate Bowdoinham Festival
Enjoy a spectacular fireworks show at night, but first join the 5K race, or join the parade. 8am. Bowdoinham, ME, . more
Farmington Fair
They have the usual stuff at a fair: Animal pulling, midway rides and food. Farmington, ME, –. more
NEBA – Crossroads International Celtic Festival
Multiple concerts on a series of venues, all featuring Celtic music. There will be dancers and storytellers too! Newry, ME, . more
Family Jamboree
It’s a rain or shine free event with hay rides, food, crafts and games for kids. 11am-3pm. Wells, ME, . more
Railfans Day at The Cog Railway
Take a pricy train ride to the top of Mount Washington, or opt for a free museum tour and a day of fun! 9am. Bretton Woods, NH, . more
Granite State Comicon
Granite State Comicon is now a two-day event! See stars from Game of Thrones plus great vendors, artists, and writers! 10am. Manchester, NH, –. more
One-Lunger Engine and Antique Tractor Day
Old tractors and one-lunger engines will be running at this show. Bring yours! 9am-1pm. New London, NH, . more
BoldrDash Race
It’s a military-style obstacle race with multiple difficulty levels. They encourage you to show how bold you can be, in appearance and endurance! Plus, a rockin’ afterparty. Exeter, RI, .more
Classic Car Cruise nights
Yup, it’s a classic car show, open to the public. Only 1980 and older models allowed. 5:30pm- ’til dusk. Westerly, RI, –. more
Bennington Car Show
This is 3 days of cars, cars and more cars. There will be games, music and food too. Registration required for those who want to bring their car. Bennington, VT, –. more
Killington Hay Festival
Holy moley. They make sculptures out of hay bales and PAINT them! What will you find on the scavenger hunt? Killington, VT, –. more
Outdoor Theatre
Outdoor Theatre & More – click map above to set region | Mon 9/8 | Tue 9/9 | Wed 9/10 | Thu 9/11 | Fri 9/12 | Sat 9/13 | Sun 9/14 | Mon 9/15 |
Free outdoor folk dancingLexington, MA | S | |||||||
Sunday Parkland GamesCambridge, MA | S | |||||||
Charles River Conservancy Parkland GamesAllston, MA | S | |||||||
Ocean Beach Park Classic Car Cruise NightNew London, CT | M |
Outdoor Movies
Outdoor Movies – click map above to set region | Mon 9/8 | Tue 9/9 | Wed 9/10 | Thu 9/11 | Fri 9/12 | Sat 9/13 | Sun 9/14 | Mon 9/15 |
Mayor Walsh’s Movie NightBoston, MA | F | |||||||
Films at the GateBoston, MA | F | S | S | |||||
Movies on the BlockProvidence, RI | R |
Cornfield Mazes
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 9/8 | Tue 9/9 | Wed 9/10 | Thu 9/11 | Fri 9/12 | Sat 9/13 | Sun 9/14 | Mon 9/15 |
Downtown Boston Brass strolling musiciansBoston, MA | T | W | F | |||||
Club Passim Summer Concert SeriesCambridge, MA | R | |||||||
Summer Concert Series at PeabodySalem, MA | S | |||||||
Westport Rivers Winery Concert SeriesWestport, MA | S | |||||||
Grille on the HillWorcester, MA | R | |||||||
Summer Concerts at the GazeboNarragansett, RI | F | |||||||
River House Restaurant Concert SeriesPortsmouth, NH | S | |||||||
Summer Concerts at TrumbullTrumbull, CT | T |