Events INSIDER: Sep 23-30, 2014
09/22/14 by
Johnny Monsarrat
Giveaways & Features
Win: Canobie Lake Screeemfest
If you’re brave enough, email giveaways@eventsinsider.com to win your way into Canobie Lake Park’s Screeemfest! Salem, NH, –.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
Win: Ricky Nelson Remembered
Do you remember Ricky Nelson? Then don’t forget to enter to win a pair of tickets to this tribute show on 9/25. Email giveaways@eventsinsider.com! 8pm. Boston, MA, .more
Johnny’s Picks
Fluff Fest
A festival that revolves around Marshmallow Fluff, which was invented in Somerville! This outdoor fest draws 10,000 with food, vendors, and everything fluff. 3pm. Somerville, MA, .more
Rockin’ with Raptors Festival
This one features live music, a petting zoo, and raptor demonstrations, sure to be a day of high flying fun! 1pm. Mattapan, MA, .more
Tutto Lite
Maria, la llave! This is a whole day of Italian cars at this great local auto museum. Brookline, MA, .more
The Praying Indian Natick and Ponkapoag Tribe: Harvest Moon and Creator Praise Day Celebration
There will be lots of singing, dancing, storytelling, food, and more at this free two day Powwow…awesome! 10am. Natick, MA, –.more
Model Rocket Launch at Amesbury
Houston, we have a hobby! Join model-rocket enthusiasts and have a blast! 9:30am. Amesbury, MA, .more
Plymouth Airshow
Don’t miss this plane show where the sky is the limit with helicopter and plane rides. Fly-ins are welcome too! 10am. Plymouth, MA, .more
Working Waterfront Festival
Experience the lives of those who work on the waterfront on ship and shore! Then catch a performance and have some fresh seafood. Yum! 11am. New Bedford, MA, –.more
Spirit of Shrewsbury Fall Festival
This festival has lots of fun events like a car show, a parade, a talent show, and a fishing derby. Neat! Shrewsbury, 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
Fitchburg Forge-In and Blacksmith Festival
Out west, you can see blacksmiths compete to make the best metallic stuff. They’ll have lots of arts and food vendors too! 10am. Fitchburg, MA, .more
Gardner Chair Luge
This is perhaps the most Fabulous part of the Fall Festival here. Watch adults compete in this chair-box derby! Gardner, MA, .more
Johnny Appleseed Arts & Cultural Festival
Activities, booths, crafts, moonwalks, foods, performers, and more (I do not know what more you could want). 9am. Leominster, MA, .more
Halloween
The Running Dead – Zombie 5K
Wait, how can zombies run that fast? Does not matter, just run away from them! Salem, MA, .more
Also Fun
Pick Your Own Apples – Where to Go
Somehow I found this list of apple picking locations in Massachusetts. My favorite? Davis Farmland. All Over, , –.more
Manhattan Short Film Festival
Forget travelling film festivals – this one is instantaneous and everywhere! Find a screening near you and enjoy. All Over, , –.more
Smithsonian Free Museum Day
Hundreds of museums take part in this event that hands out free tickets for two, with some great New England locations participating! All Over, , .more
Everett Homecoming Parade
This year there is a doo-wop concert, all you can eat breakfast, and road race all taking place before Everett’s homecoming parade! 8am. Haverhill, MA, .more
JDRF One Walk
Charity walks are outdoors and they’re a nice excuse to walk and help people. Here’s one to help fight juvenile diabetes. 9:30am. Boston, MA, .more
Serve the Fells for National Public Lands Day
How about some outdoor volunteering? Middlesex Fells Reservation could use some helping hands! 9am. Melrose, MA, .more
Colin Adams Zombies and Calculus
Is THAT why you studied algebra – to fight off the zombie invasion? Find out at this fun reading and signing. 7pm. Cambridge, MA, .more
Sunday Fun in the Park
The Esplanade Association kicks off their Sunday Fun in the Park Series, free community days for the entire family, by which they mean kids, of course. Expect arts and crafts, music, and fishing! 2pm. Boston, MA, .more
Fall Festival at Gore Place
Come check out food trucks, live music, train rides, and a ‘crazy’ pumpkin drop at Gore Place’s Fall Festival! 11am. Waltham, MA, .more
iFest
Three days, four stages, and one great culture. Celebrate the Irish with music, dance, food and more! Boston, MA, –.more
BeanTown Jazz Festival
They say it is Boston’s biggest block party – six blocks to be exact. That’s a lot of jazz! 12pm. Boston, MA, .more
European Short Film Festival
Everyone is short in these films. No wait, the films are short! And European! This FREE festival at MIT doesn’t seem to have filmmaker Q&As, but there will be mingling and live voting. Cambridge, MA, –.more
The New England Americana Festival
Harvard Square shares its roots…music! Check out this family friendly festival with lots of local bands. Cambridge, MA, –.more
Boston Harbor Island Alliance Regatta
Catch the biggest boat race in Boston from one of the harbor islands. There’s even an afterparty on one of them! 10am. Boston, MA, .more
Ritmos De Salud @ Latin Music, Dance and Cuisine Benefitting Joslin’s Latino Diabetes Initiative
It’s a musical performance, and an educational event bout diabetes. Azuuuuucar! 6-20pm. Boston, MA, .more
College Night at The Museum of Science, Boston
The Museum of Science is free this Friday if you have a college ID…or if you can fake one. Great excuse to visit a top notch museum. 5pm-9pm. Boston, MA, .more
Let’s Talk About Food
Find out if you really are what you eat that this festival that wants to talk about food! Boston, MA, –.more
Go Global Expo
Want to hit the road? This free global expo is a great way to start! Find out how to work and play overseas. 11am. Cambridge, MA, .more
Faire on the Square
Watertown is having a street fair. Rain or shine. Free. They’ll have children’s rides and activities, musical entertainment and food, crafts sales and dance performances! 10am. Watertown, MA, .more
Breakheart Reservation Fall Festival
It seems to be for kids only, but adults also enjoy cider, donuts and.. face painting? You know you want to. 10am-2pm. Saugus, MA, .more
Circle the City
Bring your bike, and circle the city on open streets. There will be vendors, music, and lots to do! 1pm-5pm. Boston, MA, .more
Justice in Action Day
Is violence ever necessary to keep the peace? Find out at Justice in Action Day! 2pm. Boston, 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
Newtonville Village Day & Jazz Festival
With games, rides, food, two sound stages and a focus on jazz, this 2-in-1 festival will please music lovers and families alike! 12pm. Newton, 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
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
Colonial Faire and National Muster of Fyfes & Drums
Following the colonial traditions, troops gather to drill in the morning and celebrate all afternoon. Join national drum and fyfe corps for a musical, historical, and fun day! 10am. Sudbury, MA, .more
Corn Maze
This fun corn maze at Moulton Farm is open for the season. Find an afternoon to get lost! Meredith, NH, –.more
Branching Out: Opening Day Celebration
You should make like a tree and leaf yourself plenty of time to explore all the tree-inspired art throughout the Peabody Essex Museum! 10:30-4pm. Salem, MA, .more
American Music and Harvest Festival
Enjoy a variety of farm activities during the festival, catch a concert and watch vintage baseball. Try your hand at corn husking or build scarecrows! 11am. Newbury, MA, –.more
Autumn Escape Bike Trek
Registration for this year is closed, but keep an eye out for lots of people riding bikes for a good cause! Plymouth, MA, –.more
Japanese Tea Ceremony
And you thought the British liked tea! The Japanese make a whole production of it. This presentation will show you how. It’s free! 2pm. Duxbury, MA, .more
Bridgewater AutumnFest
Magic! Animal babies! Police Department K-9 demos! Sounds great if you have kids, or you’re one at heart! 10am. Bridgewater, 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
Fall Harvest Day
. Orleans, VT, .more
Craft Festival
Yes, it’s a juried arts show with a five dollar admission fee, but it also gets you into the museum here. Plus you’ll see nice art! Harvard, MA, –.more
Massachusetts Outdoor Expo
Any overly manly man knows how to shoot and fish wildlife, archery, rock climbing, and do some other survival based stuff. Come learn, or show your skills! 9am. Sturbridge, MA, .more
Fall Taste of Block Island Weekend
Take a kayak, taxi or farm tour of Block Island, check out some of the fun things to do, and even make your own ice cream sundae! Sweet! Block Island, 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
Country Fair at Hancock Shaker Village
Sure, this one has craft and art vendors, but there will also be wagon rides, live music, and demonstrations! Pittsfield, MA, –.more
Apple Squeeze Festival
The only kind of Apple missing in this festival is the one that sells phones. Enjoy the food, rides, games and music! Lenox, MA, –.more
Tennessee Williams Theater Festival
From beatnik jams to discussions and performances, fans of Tennessee Williams will love this four day festival. Provincetown, MA, –.more
Cape Cod Cranberry Day
Cranberries are more than a Thanksgiving side dish, and you can learn all about them on Cape Cod Cranberry Day! 10am. Sandwich, MA, .more
Pet Appreciation Weekend
From parties to parades, Pet Appreciation Weekend promises fun for animals and people alike. Don’t miss the Canine Games! Provincetown, MA, –.more
Jazzfest Falmouth
A Grammy winning singer headlines this stacked Jazzfest in Falmouth. Don’t miss a beat of the Jazz Stroll! Falmouth, MA, –.more
Wampanoag Day at Bourne Historical Society
Sadly, all I know about the Wampanoag is what I learned in elementary school. Luckily, I can join members of the Wampanoag Nation and the Bourne Historical Society for a celebration of Native American culture. . 11am. Bourne, MA, .more
Performance
Let’s Make a Sandwich
Let’s make an opera…four different ways. See a micro-opera transform by switching composers and directors. Cool! 8pm. Boston, MA, –.more
Review: Emilie: La Marquise du Chtelet Defends Her Life Tonight
Read our review of Emilie: La Marquise du Chtelet Defends Her Life Tonight at the Central Square Theatre and catch it through 10/5! Cambridge, MA, .more
Fall Music Series w/ Barret Anderson
Don’t miss Barret Anderson bringing hypnotic blues to JP Wednesday night! Part of the Fall Music Series! 6pm. Jamaica Plain, MA, .more
Review: 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
KNOCK! | The Daniil Kharms Project
Far from a knock-knock joke, this dramatic play centers on the theme of the possibilities from a knock on the door. Boston, MA, –.more
Shakespeare’s Comedy of Errors
Make no mistake – Shakespeare’s Comedy of Errors is not one to be missed. Starting Wednesday at Brighton High School! Brighton, 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: 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
Review: Sweeney Todd
Attend the tale of Sweeney Todd, in town beginning on September 5th at The Lyric Stage Company. Boston, MA, –.more
Review: Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner
Click here for our review of Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner, now playing at Avenue of the Arts! Boston, MA, –.more
Parker Quartet
This Grammy winning quartet makes its first residence appearance at Harvard on Friday! Sounds good to me. 8pm. Cambridge, MA, .more
Review: Far From Heaven
Private longings and social taboos in 1950’s Connecticut take the stage is this musical opening Friday. Boston, MA, –.more
Review: Martin Sherman’s BENT
Check out the deep and moving play the raised awareness of homosexuals persecuted in Nazi Germany. 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
World of Klezmer
Hear new arrangements of traditional Jewish folk music in the World of Klezmer Saturday night! 8pm. Boston, MA, .more
Review: The Remains in Concert
What better way to celebrate a local band’s 50th anniversary than with a great concert? Check out The Remains Saturday! 7:30pm. Arlington, MA, .more
Body and Soul: Dances by Isadora
When the name of a dance performance is ‘Body and Soul’, you know it has to come from the heart. Check out this showcase! 8pm. Cambridge, MA, –.more
Ram Slam Your Story
Hear seasoned storytellers spin tales and watch amateurs compete for best YOLO storytelling at Ram Slam Your Story! 7pm. Boston, MA, .more
Venus in Fur
This one’s for the adults – expect suggestive language in this smart and seductive play about a bold actress auditioning for a one-of-a-kind role. Provincetown, MA, –.more
Review: Year Zero
Every teen needs a friend. Someone to talk to. And this one has chosen a skull. What could go wrong in this comedic drama? Lowell, MA, –.more
Chicago
Want to win your way in to a performance of Chicago, and all that jazz? We have tickets to give away for the 9/24 show! Email giveaways@eventsinsider.com. Beverly, MA, –.more
Travel
Harvest Moon Festival
See all sorts of Native American culture with music, dancing, demonstrations, and more at the Harvest Moon Festival! 10am. Warner, NH, .more
White Mountain Storytelling Festival
Storytelling isn’t just for kids! The best performers do what is essentially a one-person stage show. I bet this will be interesting, and a good excuse to go hiking in the White Mountains. Waterville Valley, NH, –.more
Chili Challenge
5 Restaurants will fight for the ‘best chili’ title. Come have a say in this! 12-3pm. Waterville Valley, NH, .more
Lumberjack Competitions and Festival
This festival has competitive sports like log rolling, axe throwing, tree chopping, and two-person sawing. Every lumberjack’s dream! 6am. Berlin, NH, .more
Autumn Celebration in Sugar Hill
Yup, it’s more vendors. They will have music and ‘demos’, but that’s about it. 10am-3:30pm. Franconia, NH, –.more
Dixville Half Marathon
This is a a scenic, downhill course along the Mohawk River. There will be live music, and burgers! 10:30am. Colebrook, NH, .more
Beware of the year 7000, Enter If You Dare
If corporations are people, what if they lose their humanity? Check out this gallery where artists explore a frightening future. Danbury, CT, –.more
The Kennedy Assassination
Fifty years haven’t stopped the conspiracy theories concerning the Kennedy assassination. Come get some expert insight at this event. 7:30pm. Hartford, CT, .more
‘Tapping Into Twain’ Oktoberfest
. Hartford, CT, .more
Connecticut Antique Machinery Fall Festival
From an antique sawmill to the Industrial Hall of Steam, old engines and machines will be running all weekend at this Fall Fest! Kent, CT, –.more
Connecticut Renaissance Faire
For the next five weekends, Norwitch is going back in time to the Renaissance! Be ye knight or knave, check it out! Norwich, CT, –.more
Durham Fair
The largest agricultural fair in Connecticut. I guess that’s good. Durham, CT, –.more
Connecticut Star Party
It’s a star party, but don’t expect George Clooney or Rihanna to show up. It’s outdoorsy astronomy, with friendly people! Ashford, CT, –.more
Artists in the Country
Yes, it’s another outdoor juried art show and sale. But this one fund raises to fight autism. Woodstock, CT, –.more
Denison Pequotsepos Wild Mushroom Festival
. Mystic, CT, .more
A Bison Adventure
It’s a wagon ride through a field full of bison. Sounds really fun, and adventurous. Saturdays only. Brooklyn, CT, .more
Flights and Fantasies Quilt Show
Find a bunch of Quilts inspired by flight in fairy tales and fantasy stories. The event is included with your admission ticket to the museum. Windsor Locks, CT, –.more
‘Live-In’ History Experience
Re-enactments not enough? Join the act by actually living out a whole day surrounded by old-timey re-enactors on an 1870 farm. Livermore, ME, –.more
Eliot Festival Days
It’s two 5K road races, and a parade, and a DJ. They will also have a craft market. Eliot, ME, .more
Apple Pumpkin Festival
This festival has inflatables for the kids, a pumpkin pie eating contest, music, a dunk tank and more! 10am-3pm. Livermore, ME, .more
Cumberland Fair
It’s a weekend full of fun. Catch one of several rodeo shows and be ready for the Saturday night fireworks! Cumberland, ME, –.more
River Jam
Remember when you drew on the sidewalk with chalk? This is that, but by people with talent. 10am-3pm. Biddeford, ME, –.more
Hamilton House Fine Arts and Crafts Festival
What? Another craft market? Well, this one has live music and tours of the Hamilton House. South Berwick, ME, –.more
Camden International Film Festival
Here’s another film festival. It’s packed with movies, but not so many special events. Camden, ME, –.more
Acadia Night Sky Festival
Maine is increasingly referred to as some place ‘that still has stars.’ Enjoy 5 days of stargazing, workshops, and expert speakers. Awesome! Mt Desert, ME, –.more
Burke Fall Festival
Come to this festival and find a rubber duck race, jumping house, live music and a parade. 9am. East Burke, VT, .more
Bristol Harvest Festival & Car Show
Whoa, this car show also has a 5K race, pie eating contest, pony rides and much more! 10am. Bristol, 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
Brattleboro-West Arts Open Studio Tour
Open studios are much better than art markets, cause you meet the artists directly. Here’s one in Vermont! Brattleboro, VT, –.more
Corn Field Maze
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.






































































































