July 18-26, 2011: Puerto Rican, Dinosaur, Renaissance, Balloon, DIY Fests, Shrekfest, Zombie LARP, Monster Sharks
07/18/11 by
Johnny Monsarrat
Have you heard the news about the heat wave? In the USA, 20 different states have had a heat emergency this week. Of course in New England we have not. Remember this! We get a lot of crap about our weather in New England but it’s actually awesome as my New England Manifesto proves. I hope you are having an awesome week. Now get out there and do something fun, and make sure to scroll to the bottom to check out the outdoor theatre, movie, and music series!
-Johnny
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| Wed 7/20Boston MetroTaking Back Sunday tix giveaway |
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| This week I’ve got 2 pairs of tickets to giveaway for the Taking Back Sunday concert on July 20th at the House of Blues, 6:30pm. You might also want to visit concert sponsors Coca-Cola for a chance to win tickets to a private soundcheck or a trip to NYC! Email johnny@eventsinsider.com to enter. House of Blues, Boston, MA. more more |
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| Sat 7/23Boston MetroShrekfest & free movie preview giveaways |
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| Did you know that I write about more outdoor movies than anyone, following 62 summer series? This one in JP features free ice cream for the first 100 attendees, flickering lanterns, and two Shrek movies (3 and 4) back to back. See below for a bunch more. Also, I have free movie preview tickets to give away! Email johnny@eventsINSIDER.com to win 30 Minutes or Less, a comedy by the director of Zombieland, TOMORROW Tue 7/19, 7pm in Revere; Friends with Benefits, the formulaic romantic comedy with Justin Timberlake and Mila Kunis, Wed 7/20, 7pm at Boston Common; Crazy Stupid Love, Thu 7/21, 7:30pm at Boston Common, the comedy with Steve Carell and Julianne Moore; and Sarah’s Key, TOMORROW Tue 7/19, 7pm at Boston Common. 18 Nira Avenue, Jamaica Plain, MA. more |
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| Sun 7/24Boston MetroSomerStreets: Seize the Summer |
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| Somerville throws creative events, so this street festival with live music, circus, community drum circle, art vendors, etc. is probably more than it seems. Broadway from Sullivan Square to Temple St, Somerville, MA. more |
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| Fri 7/22 – Sat 7/23Boston MetroPuerto Rican Festival |
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| This festival’s got a traveling carnival with tons of vendors, sort of corny but lots of ethnic pride and happy kids. Rain or shine, but it will be so muddy that if it rains, skip it. Playstead Field, Franklin Park, Boston, MA.866-481-0695 or 617-635-3911 or 617-210-5547 . more |
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| Fri 7/22 – Sun 7/24Rhode IslandSouth County Hot Air Balloon Festival |
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| I love balloon festivals! Fireworks, petting zoo, pony rides, and call in advance to reserve your balloon ride. Rt 95S to ex 9. Rt 4S, 10.4mi joins Rt 1, then Rt 138W. 3 Keaney Road, Kingston, RI. more |
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| Wed 7/20Boston MetroArt Zestival |
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| Ooo! This is a sidewalk chalk festival with a “flash mob” to dance the Bunny Hop, on the sidewalk in front of South Station and in Dewey Square Plaza, which is the bit of the Rose Kennedy Greeway directly across the street from South Station. 12-6pm. Rain date 7/22. Dewey Square Plaza, Boston, MA. more more |
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| Sat 7/23 – Sun 7/24North ShoreAbbadia Mare Festival |
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| This “Abbey by the Sea” festival is one of the smaller Renfaires in the area, but what it lacks in size it makes up for in atmosphere. It’s at an honest-to-goodness castle, shipped over brick-by-brick from Europe, with a gorgeous ocean view, no less! Hammond Castle, Gloucester, MA. more |
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| Fri 7/22 – Sun 7/24Northern MassFranklin County’s 200 Year Celebration |
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| Franklin County is nowhere near Franklin, Massachusetts or Franklin Park. But they are having an anniversary celebration that includes a fossil workshop, a beard competition, live music, and an outdoor movie! Greenfield, MA. more |
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| Sat 7/23Western MassJurassic Roadshow |
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| Did you know that Western Massachusetts has a lot of finds of dinosaur footprints and fossils? As part of the Franklin County 200, here’s an opportunity for you to meet scientists and see fossils. Bring in any rocks you have for their appraisal. 8am-4pm. Main St. (on the end closest to Federal St.), Greenfield, MA. more |
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| Sat 7/23 – Sun 7/24WorcesterZombie LARP |
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| All the proceeds from this weekend LARP game go towards the Japanese Red Cross and post-earthquake relief efforts. Who’d have thought something productive could come from dressing up like a zombie and staggering around trying to eat people’s brains? 120 Northside Rd, Charlton, MA. more |
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| Sat 7/23Boston MetroFamily Day at Yirrell Beach |
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| This is the beach near the airport where you can watch planes landing only 100 feet overhead! And they’ll have a whole day of activities planned, with a scavenger hunt, water balloon toss, adult spelling bee, hula hoop contest — looks really creative! Yirrell Beach, Winthrop, MA. more |
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| Sun 7/24Boston MetroThe Great American Car Show at Larz Anderson Museum |
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| There’s another car show this week at the Larz Anderson Museum of Transportation in Brookline, the best metro museum you’ve never been to. So don’t be lame and check it out!! JUST GO! 10am-2pm. 15 Newton Street, Brookline, MA.617-522-6547. more |
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| Sun 7/24Boston MetroAllston Do-It-Yourself Fest |
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| Allston is having a “Do It Yourself” festival. Local people with skills like making a birdhouse show you how to do it. You can show up and take a workshow, or deliver one. 10am-6pm. Allston, MA. more |
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| Fri 7/22Rhode IslandZooARTyssey |
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| I think I’d rather go to this after-hours event, where you can enjoy the zoo at dusk alongside performance art by TEN31 Productions and live music. You can eat and drink there too. 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI.401-785-3510. more |
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| Thu 7/21 – Sat 7/23Southeast MassOak Bluffs Monster Shark Tournament |
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| A bunch of fishing enthusiasts compete to see who can catch the biggest shark. Don’t worry: This event is cleared by both the U.S. Coast Guard and the NMFS Highly Migratory Species Division, and almost all of the sharks are safely released afterwards. Oak Bluffs, Martha’s Vinyard, MA. more more |
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| Sat 7/23Metro WestRunaway Runway: Clothing of the Colonial Lower Class |
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| Colonial reenactors use actual advertisements from 18th century newspapers to recreate the clothing and appearance of runaway servants and slaves. This is either going to be extremely good or extremely campy. I am betting on “good”. Hartwell Tavern – Rt. 2A, Lincoln, MA. more |
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| Sat 7/23Metro WestVerrill Farm Blueberry Pancake & Pie Eating Contest |
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| Also out in metro west, it’s a pie-eating contest! With hayrides, live music, and pony rides! 9am-12pm. 11 Wheeler Road, Concord, MA.978-369-4494. more |
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| Thu 7/21 – Sun 7/24New HampshireStratham Fair |
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| Meanwhile, this carnival is held in conjunction with the Stratham Fair, which is like New Hampshire’s summer answer to the familiar Topsfield Fair. Route 33 Stratham Hill Park, Stratham, NH. more more |
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| Thu 7/21North ShoreSummer Evening Party at the Peabody Essex Museum |
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| If you haven’t seen the Man Ray and Lee Miller exhibit at the Peabody Essex, this very affordable ($10) after hours party sounds like a perfect opportunity. From 5:30-8:30pm there’ll be interactive human chess and other Surrealist games, DIY art, live music by Walter Sickert & The Army of Broken Toys, cocktails and a demo by the chef from The Blue Ox in Lynn. Of course, you could always visit for free on Friday… Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, MA. more |
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| Fri 7/22StatewideFree Fun Fridays |
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| …because this Friday the Franklin Park Zoo, the Sports Museum, the Norman Rockwell Museum, and the Peabody Essex Museum are free, thanks to Highland Street, an organization I know nothing about! MA. more |
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| Tue 7/19 – Thu 9/15Boston MetroWho Wants to Perform in the Publick Theatre? |
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| There’s an outdoor performance stage along the Charles River with stadium seating and plenty of parking. It’s wonderful! But the Massachusetts DCR hasn’t given it to any theatre troupe this summer, I discovered. Please tell your acting friends — I’d like to help connect a great group to what I think is the best outdoor stage in Boston. Click the link to see the satellite view. Oh yea. It’s pretty sweet. 1175 Soldiers Field Road, Boston, MA. more |
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| Wed 7/20Metro WestBe Our Guest: Free Summer Evenings at the Concord Museum |
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| Unlike its neighbor, the National History Museum, the Concord Museum is unreasonably pricey. But not today! (Or Aug 20!). 200 Lexington Road, Concord, MA.978-369-9763. more |
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| Sat 7/23Metro WestConcord: Annual Ice Cream Bike Tour (Tour de Glaces) |
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| The idea of this event is (1) bicycle (2) eat ice cream!! 🙂 10:30am, meet by the water fountain. Concord Green, Concord, MA.617-926-5149. more |
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| Tue 7/19Boston MetroFree Clinic: How to Fix a Flat Bicycle Tire |
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| If cycling is your favorite way to get around town but you don’t know how to change a flat tire, you can learn how at this free clinic at 8 PM. ikes Bombs Not Bombs, 8 Bartlett Sq., Jamaica Plain.617-522-0226. more |
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| Sat 7/23New HampshireDublin Day |
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| Riff-Raft Race at Dublin Lake, pettting zoo, pony rides, rock climbing wall. And it’s closer than a 2 hour drive from Boston. What’s not to like? Dublin, NH. more |
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| Thu 7/21North ShoreLego Playland at Reading |
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| Play with legos for 3 hours in a workshop setting. Can adults join in this one? For $55 I should hope so! Coolidge Middle School MP RoomStar, Reading, MA. more |
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| Sun 7/24 – Sun 9/18Boston MetroSunday Fun in the Park |
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| This coming Sunday, 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. 2-4pm. You can sail a model boat, take a yoga class, and play outdoorsy games. The Esplanade Hatch, Boston, MA. more |
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| Sat 7/23 – Sun 7/24North ShoreSalem CultureFest |
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| Also on the North Shore, Salem is throwing a small festival with one performance stage, pony rides, and a moonbounce. Salem Common, Salem, MA. more |
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| Mon 7/18Boston MetroLiterary Firsts |
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| Think of it as a poetry slam meets TMI: Each reading features one essayist, one fiction writer, one poet, and at least one writer who will relate a personal account of an initial sexual experience. 7pm. Free. Middlesex Lounge, Cambridge, MA.617-868-6739. more |
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| Wed 7/20Boston MetroBoston Poetry Slam – Send Off to Nationals |
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| Also literary, here four teams battle to speak the best poetry, and one team will travel to the national competition. I’ve seen poetry slams, they’re really more like one-person theatre shows, it’s not like high school English class, I promise! (Unless you loved high school English class, in which case, yes, it’s the same.) 7pm. $5. The Cantab Lounge, 738 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA.617-244-6619. more |
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| Tue 7/19Boston MetroRevels Boston Harbor Cruise & Sing |
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| The Revels Pub Sing hits the high seas! Well, the Harbor. I wonder if they’ll be singing shanties? This sunset cruise sells out fast, but don’t worry- there’s another one in August. (Better book your tickets now!). Rowes Wharf, Boston, MA. more |
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| Sat 7/23Boston MetroGreek Night |
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| Live music, Greek appetizers, and drinks, 9pm to 2am Music, dancing, and “kefi. Greek American Political Club, 288 Green St, Cambridge, MA. more |
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| Sat 7/23Boston MetroArtROX! Summer Festival |
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| This is an art exhibition and show where you can admire the works of local artists and maybe take something home for yourself. 11am-6pm. Roxbury Community College, Roxbury, MA. more |
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| Sat 7/23Rhode IslandOvernight at Roger Williams Park Zoo |
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| This sleepover in a zoo says “ages 7 – adult”. That’s me! I’m ages 7 to adult!! It includes dinner, a night hike, activities, and “animal encounters.” Maybe they’ll make it a reality TV show and see who survives through to morning in the lion cage. 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI.401-785-3510. more |
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| Sun 7/24Western MassPaddle the Floodplain Forest |
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| Paddle to the mouth of the Konkapot River and back, enjoy the view, and learn a little about how you can help forest restoration efforts. Boats, paddles and life jackets provided. Space is limited and you have to pre-register. Bartholomew’s Cobble, Sheffield, MA.413.229.8600. more |
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| Sat 7/23North ShoreOlde Fashioned Family Fair |
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| No description of the actual event, but it promises to be old-timey, and all proceeds will go to the Amesbury Police Officer’s Association, which supports numerous charities. Amesbury Sports Park, Amesbury, MA. more |
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| Sat 7/23 – Sat 8/20Metro WestLexington Arts and Crafts Society Artisans Market and Sale |
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| Here’s yet another arts and crafts show/sale happening this week. This is just opening day, though, so you’ve got plenty of time to stop by if you’re busy at one of the other sales going on. Be advised that this one is probably more “crafts” than “arts. 130 Waltham Street, Lexington, MA.781-862-9696. more |
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| Wed 7/6 – Sun 7/31Western MassShakespeare Under the Stars |
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| Did you know that I list nearly 40 outdoor theatre series in New England? This one’s glorious, with a meadow slope view of the mountains and sunset that are worth the trip by themselves. Unfortunately their 2011 show is one of Shakespeare’s “problem plays”, and make sure to wear long sleeves and long pants to help ward off mosquitoes. I’d love to come back when they are performing a play that’s more popular! 650 East Pleasant St, Amherst, MA. more |
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| Wed 7/20Boston MetroMusic for Movies: A Celebration of Bernard Herrmann and Nino Rota |
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| At the Brattle, members of Cirkestra and Boston String Players will play classics from the film scores of Bernard Herrmann and Nino Rota. Herrmann composed music for staples like Citizen Kane and Psycho, while Rota is probably best remembered for the scores he wrote for Fellini. Brattle Theatre, Cambridge, MA. more |
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| Sat 7/23Boston MetroÁ la Jeunesse du Monde: Myth, Music, and Dance |
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| Weird is off the charts with this music, poetry, and visual treat performance. They play Baroque instruments by candlelight wearing masks, and best of all — they ask the audience to join in the fun. Bring your own mask, or they’ll provide one. 8:30- 10:00pm. Tickets are $15/$10 students & seniors. First Church Cambridge, 11 Garden St., Cambridge, MA. more |
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| Sat 7/23Western MassJazz Under the Stars |
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| Bring a blanket or chair for this laid-back evening of jazz music. Free. 6:30- 10pm. This is just a one-off, but check out the list of outdoor music at the bottom of the page for tons more events like this happening all summer long. VFW Building, Great Barrington, MA. more |
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| Fri 7/22 – Sun 7/24Eastern NYFalcon Ridge Folk Festival |
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| Its not in New England, but it’s just over the border from Western, MA. A major folk festival totally worth seeing! Dodds Farm, County Road 7D, Hillsdale, NY. more |
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| Sat 7/23ConnecticutRay Gonzalez Latin Jazz & Salsa Festival |
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| Last week it was gospel and bluegrass. This week, Latin music gets its day in the sun. Mortensen Riverfront Plaza, Hartford, CT. more |
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| Thu 7/21 – Sat 7/23MainePittsfield Kiwanis Carnival |
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| Held in conjunction with the Central Maine Egg Festival, which is your typical town fair and not as eggcentric as it sounds. Get it? Eggcentric? Mason Park, Pittsfield, ME. more |
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| Sat 7/23MaineOld Orchard Beach Annual Arts and Crafts Fair |
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| If you missed the arts and crafts fair last week, here’s another one. And, hey- if you get bored, you can take off and go to the beach! That sounds like a win. Proceeds to benefit the Libby Memorial Library Building Fund. Rain date: 7/24. Memorial Park, Old Orchard Beach, ME.207-934-4351. more |
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| Sat 7/23 – Sun 7/24VermontSoldiers Atop the Mount |
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| A brief 4 hours’ drive away is a “living history weekend” with oodles of old-timey military re-enactors. Mt. Independence State Historic Site, Addison, VT.802-948-2000. more |
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| Sat 7/23 – Sun 7/24VermontRevolutionary War Soldiers on the Mount Commemoratio |
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| This town is only a 30 minute drive away from Addison but seems to be a separate event. Mt. Independence State Historic Site, Orwell, VT. more |
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| Outdoor Theatre & Events | grade | Mon 7/18 | Tue 7/19 | Wed 7/20 | Thu 7/21 | Fri 7/22 | Sat 7/23 | Sun 7/24 | Mon 7/25 |
| Metro WestEaston, MATwelfth Night | F | S | S | ||||||
| 2011: Striving Artists takes Shakespeare on tour. Check schedule for locations. Various more |
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| Metro WestNewton, MAShakespeare on Love | S | ||||||||
| 2011: Part of the CSC’s Tour of the Parks 7/24. Time TBA. more |
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| North ShoreNewburyport, MAJean-Paul Sartre’s The Flies (Les Mouches) | S | S | |||||||
| 2011: Presented by Theatre in the Open. Free. 4 PM. Maudslay State Park, Curzon Mill Rd., 978-465-2572. more |
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| North ShoreReading, MATheater on the Green & Family Concerts @ Reading | W | ||||||||
| 2011: Kids theatre Wed, 3-4pm. more |
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| Northern MassGreenfield, MAEnergy Park Music Series | T | R | S | ||||||
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| Southeast MassMartha’s Vinyard, MAThe Vineyard Playhouse | W | R | F | S | S | ||||
| 2011: 5pm. The Comedy of Errors. Also 10am shows on Saturdays. They also have a “Main Stage” indoors. Ampitheater, Tashmoo Overlook, State Road, Vineyard Haven, 508-693-6450. more |
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| WorcesterWorcester MAWorcester Shakespeare Festival | W | R | F | S | S | ||||
| 2011: Shows 7pm except Sundays, which vary. Memorical Grove Amphitheatre, Green Hill Park more |
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| SpringfieldAmherst, MAShakespeare Under the Stars | W | R | F | S | S | ||||
| All shows start at 7:30pm. Fantastic venue with mountain skyline, but wear long sleeves and long pants due to mosquitos. 650 East Pleasant St more |
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| Western MassLenox, MAFree Outdoor Bankside Festival | R | F | S | ||||||
| Every performance in the Rose Footprint Theatre is outdoors. Rose Footprint Theatre more |
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| Rhode IslandWesterly, RIShakespeare in the Park @ Westerly | T | W | R | F | S | S | |||
| 2011: 8pm. Wilcox Park, 401-596-7909. more more |
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| New HampshireSalem, NHCanobie Lake Park Fireworks | S | ||||||||
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| New HampshirePortsmouth, NHPrescott Park Arts Festival | R | F | S | S | |||||
| 2011: Outdoor theatre and live music. The Wizard of Oz, Thu 7pm, Fri 8pm, Sat 8pm, Sun 7pm, with matinees. Prescot Park, Marcy St at Mechanic St, 603-436-2848. more |
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| New HampshireVariousTheatre Under the Stars | W | R | F | S | |||||
| 2011: WV is Waterville Valley, NH, not West Virginia. Various more |
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| ConnecticutGuilford, CTShakespeare on the Green | M | T | W | R | F | S | S | M | |
| Some shows in a park, some on a boat! , 453-8134, x 301. more |
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| MaineOld Orchard Beach, MEFireworks @ Old Orchard Beach | R | ||||||||
| 2011: 9:45pm. Next to the Pier more |
| Outdoor Movies | grade | Mon 7/18 | Tue 7/19 | Wed 7/20 | Thu 7/21 | Fri 7/22 | Sat 7/23 | Sun 7/24 | Mon 7/25 |
| Boston MetroBoston, MAChristopher Columbus Park Sunday Night Movies | S | ||||||||
| 2011: Sundays Dusk. Christopher Columbus Park, North End, (718) 639-6002. more |
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| Boston MetroBoston, MAFrog Pond Movie Nights | R | ||||||||
| 2011: Just one. Boston Common, (617) 635-2120. more |
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| Boston MetroBoston, MAMagic 106.7 Family Film Festival | S | ||||||||
| 2011: Entertainment at 6pm, movies at sundown. Lawn at the Prudential Center more |
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| Boston MetroBoston, MANeponset River Greenway Festival & Movie Series | T | ||||||||
| 2011: Events at “sunset”… 8pm-ish. Some events come with park activities beforehand. 7/5: Daddy Day Care, 7/12: Iron Man 2, 7/19: Megamind, 7/26: Despicable Me, 8/2: How to Train Your Dragon, 8/4: How to Train Your Dragon, 8/9: Tangled, 8/11: Tangled, 8/18: Toy Story 3, 8/25: Rango. Tue: Martini Shell, Truman Pkwy, Hyde Park. Thu: Pope John Paul Park, Gallivan Blvd, Dorchester, 617-542-7696. more |
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| Boston MetroBoston, MAOutdoor – Movies by Moonlight | F | ||||||||
| 2011: Silver screen and modern classics. Fridays. Free. Start at “dusk”. 70 Rowes Wharf, 617.439.7000. more |
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| Boston MetroBoston, MAWBZ Free Friday Flicks at the Hatch Shell | F | ||||||||
| 2011: Fridays at “sundown” (about 8:30pm, come early and bring a picnic dinner) at the hatch shell on the Esplanade. Esplanade, 617-787-7200. more |
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| Boston MetroBrookline, MABrookline Outdoor Movies Series | T | M | |||||||
| 2011: 8:30pm. Rain date the following day. This year’s theme is pirates: Hook, the Goonies, and Pirates of Penzance. Larz Anderson Park, 617.730.2069. more |
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| Boston MetroBurlington, MABurlington Movies on the Common | W | ||||||||
| 2011: At dusk. Moves indoors if rain. Aug 10 & 17 are rain dates. more |
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| Boston MetroCambridge, MAScreen on the Green | W | ||||||||
| 2011: Movies are preceded by a performance at 7pm. Various parks, 617-349-6200. more |
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| Boston MetroJamaica Plain, MAMovies on the Necklace | S | ||||||||
| 2011: Fly Away Home and Toy Story 3. Children’s activities start at 6pm, then movie at 7pm. Jamaica Pond, (617) 232-5374. more |
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| Boston MetroJamaica Plain, MANira Rock Movie Series | S | ||||||||
| 2011: 7:30pm. Free ice cream. 7/23 Shrekfest.. Rain date next day. 18 Nira Avenue more |
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| Boston MetroRevere, MAMovie Nights / Cookout on Revere Beach | M | W | R | M | |||||
| Some at Kelly’s Roast Beef, some at the William G. Reinstein Bandstand. Free! 2011: Cookouts 11am-1pm. Movies 6pm entertainment then movie. Revere Beach, 781-286-8190. more |
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| Boston MetroSomerville, MACity of Somerville Annual Movie Series | R | ||||||||
| 2011: Dusk. Various locations, 617-666-3311. more |
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| Metro WestLittleton, MAMovie at the Beach | R | ||||||||
| 2011: 7/21 @ 7:30 PM. Long Lake Beach, 22 Town Road, 978-540-2490. more |
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| South ShoreEast Bridgewater, MAMovie Nights on the Common @ East Bridgewater | S | ||||||||
| 2011: 8:15pm. Town Common, Event is run by locals, not town hall. Call Joe 508-350-9816, David 508-378-8032. more |
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| South ShoreHingham, MAMovies at Hingham Shipyard | R | ||||||||
| 2011: At dusk. Hingham Shipyard more |
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| North ShoreBeverly, MASunday Night Movies at Lynch | S | ||||||||
| 2011: Sunday nights (except for one Saturday, 8/6) at “dusk.” Fireworks instead on 8/7. Lynch Park Shell more |
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| Northern MassGreenfield, MASummer Movies Series @ Greenfield | S | ||||||||
| 2011: One Saturday per summer month at dusk. The Energy Park more |
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| Northern MassGardner, MAMovies in the Park | F | ||||||||
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| Cape CodFalmouth, MAMovies Under the Stars | W | ||||||||
| 2011: Films begin at dusk. Rain date Sep 25. Peg Noonan Park, Main Street, 508-540-7724, 508-487-3424. more |
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| Cape CodOnset, MAOnset Bay Movie Co – Outdoor Movies Series | R | ||||||||
| 2011: 6/30 How to Train Your Dragon, 7/7 Despicable Me, 7/14 Avatar, 7/21 Alvin & the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel, 7/28 MegaMind, 8/4 Toy Story 3, 8/11 Rain Date for any rain-outs. The Bandshell, behind 197 Onset Avenue, 508-295-9026. more |
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| New HampshireHampton Beach, NHMonday Night Movies on the Beach | M | M | |||||||
| 2011: at dusk. more |
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| New HampshireNashua, NHSummerfun Outdoor Movies @ Nashua | F | ||||||||
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| Rhode IslandProvidence, RIMovies on the Block | R | ||||||||
| 2011: Dusk. Also Pineapple Express 9/22, Purple Rain on 9/29, and Withnail & I (which is AWESOME and HILARIOUS) on 10/6. Westminster St at Union St more |
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| Rhode IslandWesterly, RIBig Screen Movie on the Beach @ Westerly | T | ||||||||
| 2011: 8:30pm Kids-oriented. Misquamicut Beach, 401-596-7761 or 401-348-2597. more |
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| ConnecticutGreenwich, CTFamily Movie Nights | M | S | |||||||
| 2011: 8:15pm. Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic Center more |
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| ConnecticutMontville, CTSaturday Night at the Movies | F | ||||||||
| 2011: Certain Fridays at dusk. Cancelled if rain; check website for rain dates. Camp Oakdale Large Pavilion, 860-848-3030. more |
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| ConnecticutNorwalk, CTIt’s 2 Cool Outdoor Movies | S | ||||||||
| 2011: Kids activities at 5:30 or 6 and then movie at dusk. Shady Beach more |
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| ConnecticutRocky Hill, CTFree Movies in the Park | F | ||||||||
| 2011: At dusk. Veterans Memorial Amphitheater (Back of Elm Ridge Park) more |
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| ConnecticutTorrington, CTMovie Nights @ Coe Memorial Park | T | ||||||||
| 2011: 7:30pm music, then movie. Coe Memorial Park more |
| Outdoor Music | grade | Mon 7/18 | Tue 7/19 | Wed 7/20 | Thu 7/21 | Fri 7/22 | Sat 7/23 | Sun 7/24 | Mon 7/25 |
| Boston MetroBelmont, MAPayson Park Music Festival | W | F | |||||||
| 2011: 6:45pm except Fridays which are 12pm kiddie concerts. Payson Park, 617-993-2760. more |
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| Boston MetroBoston, MAArts on the Arcade | W | ||||||||
| 2011: Art vendors 11 AM-3 PM with live music 12-2 PM.. City Hall Plaza more |
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| Boston MetroBoston, MABerklee at Spectacle Island | S | ||||||||
| 2011: 1-4 PM. Spectacle Island, 617-223-8108. more |
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| Boston MetroBoston, MABerklee Lunch Sessions at Prudential Center | T | ||||||||
| 2011: 12-1:30 PM. Prudential Center, South Garden more |
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| Boston MetroBoston, MABoston Phoenix/WFNX block parties | R | ||||||||
| 2011: 5- 8 PM. Summer Street more |
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| Boston MetroBoston, MACitywide Neighborhood Concerts | R | ||||||||
| 2011: 6:30 or 7pm. Various more more |
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| Boston MetroBoston, MAConcerts in the Courtyard at Boston Public Library | F | ||||||||
| 2011: Fridays 12:30-1:30 PM. Lineup TBA. Central Library in Copley Square, 617-536-5400. more |
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| Boston MetroBoston, MAElma Lewis Playhouse in the Park | T | ||||||||
| 2011: 6 pm. Live music and contemporary dance. Run by the Franklin Park Coalition. Franklin Park, (617) 442-4141. more |
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| Boston MetroBoston, MAGardner Museum Neighborhood Nights | R | ||||||||
| 2011: 5pm. Free admission. 280 The Fenway, (617) 566-1401. more |
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| Boston MetroBoston, MAHarborWalk Sounds & Free ICA Night | R | ||||||||
| 2011: Live music: various types, outside the ICA, which is free Thursday nights. Institute for Contemporary Art more |
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| Boston MetroBoston, MAJazz in July at Downtown Crossing | W | ||||||||
| 2011: Live music during the afternoons, exact times TBA. Summer Street and at Reader’s Park more |
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| Boston MetroBoston, MALandmarks Orchestra Summer Concerts | W | ||||||||
| 2011: 7 PM. Free. The July 31st show will be at the Pinebank Promontory in JP. At the Hatch Shell more |
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| Boston MetroBoston, MAMFA Concerts in the Courtyard | W | ||||||||
| 2011: Concerts at 7:30 PM. Museum of Fine Arts, 617-369-3189. more |
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| Boston MetroBoston, MARock and Blues Concert Cruises | S | ||||||||
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| Boston MetroBoston, MASounds of the Garden Summer Concert Series | W | ||||||||
| 2011: 6:30 – 7:30 PM. Various more |
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| Boston MetroBoston, MASpecial Live Concerts at Boston Harbor Hotel | T | W | R | ||||||
| Outdoor music: Soul on Tuesdays, Oldies on Wednesdays, Blues on Thursdays, all 6-10pm. Rowes Wharf, Boston Harbor Hotel more |
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| Boston MetroBoston, MASummer Music Series in Norman Leventhal Park | R | ||||||||
| 2011: 12-2 PM. Post Office Square more |
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| Boston MetroBoston, MATito Puente Latin Music Series | R | ||||||||
10 Mozart Street (Mozart Park) and 85 West Newton Street (O’Day Park) more |
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| Boston MetroBoston, MATitus Sparrow Park Summer Concert Series | W | ||||||||
| 2011: 6:30pm. Titus Sparrow Park, South End, 617-918-5289. more |
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| Boston MetroBoston, MAWhole Note Wednesdays | W | ||||||||
| 2011: Jazz every Wednesday 6-9 PM. Free. The Liberty Hotel, 215 Charles Street, 617-244-4000. more |
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| Boston MetroBrookline, MABrookline Summer Concert Series | W | ||||||||
| 2011: 6:30 PM. Rain location: Town Hall. more |
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| Boston MetroBurlington, MABurlington Summer Concerts | M | T | R | M | |||||
| 2011: Adults: Tue 6:30pm, Thu 7pm. Kids: Mondays 6:30pm and some Thursday matinees at 1pm. more |
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| Boston MetroCambridge, MAConcerts at the CCAE | R | ||||||||
42 Brattle Street, 617-547-6789. more |
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| Boston MetroCambridge, MAClub Passim Summer Concert Series | R | ||||||||
| 2011: 1-2 PM. 47 Palmer St. more |
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| Boston MetroCambridge, MAKendall Square Concert Series | T | R | |||||||
| 2011: 12-1:30pm. 300 Athenaeum Street, 617 577-7354. more |
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| Boston MetroCambridge, MALongfellow Family Sundays Art in the Park | S | ||||||||
| 2011: Mostly family and children-oriented. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Most events 1-3:30 PM. 105 Brattle Street, 617-876-4491. more |
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| Boston MetroCambridge, MASummer in the City | M | R | |||||||
| Various times & places. Various more |
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| Boston MetroCanton, MASummer Concert Series at Canton | W | ||||||||
| 2011: 7-9pm. Canton High School, 781-821-5030. more |
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| Boston MetroDedham, MASummer Concert Series at Dedham | W | ||||||||
Endicott Estate, 781-329-9118. more more |
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| Boston MetroJamaica Plain, MASummer Music and Movies Series | S | ||||||||
| 2011: 6 PM. more |
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| Boston MetroNewton, MASunday Evening Heritage Festivals | S | ||||||||
| 2011: Sundays, 6:15 PM- 7:45 PM. Cancelled if rain. Various more |
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| Boston MetroReading, MAReading “Touch of Class” Family Concerts | S | ||||||||
| 2011: July- Sundays from 6:30- 8 PM. August- 6:00- 7:30 PM. Town Hall Common more |
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| Boston MetroRevere, MASunday Concert Series at Revere | S | ||||||||
| 2011: 6pm. No website but called to confirm. American Legion lawn, 281 Broadway more |
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| Boston MetroRoslindale, MARoslindale Concert Series | R | ||||||||
| 2011: 6pm. Adams Park, Washington St, 617-635-3911. more |
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| Boston MetroWatertown, MAWatertown Summer Concert Series | R | ||||||||
| 2011: 6:30-8 PM. Saltonstall Park, rain venue: Watertown Library, 617-972-6431. more |
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| Boston MetroWinchester, MAConcerts on Winchester Common | W | M | |||||||
| 2011: 7-8:30pm. Call to check rain conditions. Winchester Common, 781-721-7125. more more |
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| Boston MetroWinthrop, MAWinthrop Summer Concerts | W | ||||||||
| 2011: 7 PM. Ingleside Park, 617-846-8243. more |
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| Boston MetroWoburn, MASummer Concert Series | F | ||||||||
| 2011: 7-9 pm. Rain dates a week later. Jack Marlowe Park in Woburn Center, 781-935-5820. more |
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| Metro WestActon, MAActon NARA Park Concerts & Theatre | R | S | |||||||
| Various times & events. Nara Park more |
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| Metro WestBedford, MAConcerts on the Common at Bedford | R | ||||||||
| 2011: 7 PM. Town Common more |
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| Metro WestConcord, MAMusic at the Manse Concert Series | S | ||||||||
| 2011: Most Sundays 2-4pm. And Sep 26. The Old Manse, 269 Monument Street, 978.369.3909. more more |
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| Metro WestDover, MADover Summer Concert Series | T | ||||||||
Dover Town Common more |
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| Metro WestFramingham, MAConcerts on the Common, Framingham | F | ||||||||
| 2011: Fridays 6:30pm. Village Green at Framingham Center, 508-532-5960 ask for “Building Services”.. more |
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| Metro WestHudson, MAHudson’s Wood Park 2010 Summer Concert Series | W | ||||||||
| 2011: 6:30pm. Rain location: town hall. Wood Park, Park St. more |
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| Metro WestLexington, MASummer Concert Series | F | ||||||||
| 2011: 6:30pm. Lexington Visitors Center, 1875 Massachusetts Ave., 781-862-2480.. more |
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| Metro WestLexington, MATuesday Night Concerts | T | ||||||||
| 2011: 7:15pm. Hastings Bandstand, Worthen Road at Old Mass Ave, 781-862-0500 x707. more |
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| Metro WestLincoln, MATown of Lincoln Summer Concerts | W | ||||||||
| 2011: 6pm. more |
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| Metro WestMarlborough, MASummer Concert Series at Marlborough | R | ||||||||
| 2011: 7-9pm. more |
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| Metro WestNeedham, MAArt in the Parks, Needham | R | ||||||||
| 2011: Thursdays at 7pm. Memorial Park, 781-455-7521. more |
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| Metro WestNorwood, MASunday Evening Concerts on the Common, Norwood | M | ||||||||
| 2011: 7pm. Wed schedule best guess. Town Common, Washington St & Nahatan St more more |
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| Metro WestSudbury, MASummer Concert Series at Sudbury | M | M | |||||||
| 2011: 7 PM. If rain, moves to Fairbank Community Center Gym. End dates TBA. Haskell Field, 979-639-2356. more |
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| Metro WestWellesley, MASummer Concerts at Wellesley | W | ||||||||
| 2011: 7-8:30pm. Hot dog, drinks & snacks available. Town Hall Green, 781-235-2370. more |
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| North ShoreBeverly, MAConcerts on the Common at Beverly | S | ||||||||
| 2011: 6-8pm. Town Common more |
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| North ShoreDanvers, MASummer Concert Series at Danvers | M | W | M | ||||||
| 2011: 6pm. Danvers Rotary Pavilion, 978-777-0001 x3094. more |
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| North ShoreHamilton, MASundays in PattonPark | S | ||||||||
| 2011: 5-7pm. Patton Park, Rt 1A, 978-468-4818. more |
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| North ShoreIpswich, MACastle Hill Summer Picnic Concerts | R | ||||||||
| Dancing & music overlooking Crane Beach. Come at 6pm for swing dance lessons! Call ahead to order a picnic dinner basket. Castle Hill, 978-356-4351 x4015. more |
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| North ShoreLowell, MALowell Summer Music Series | F | S | |||||||
| 2011: Music 7:30pm-10pm. Boarding House Park more |
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| North ShoreLynn, MASummer Beach Concerts | R | ||||||||
Red Rock Park on the beach at Lynn Shore Drive. more |
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| North ShorePeabody, MASummer Concert Series at Peabody | S | ||||||||
| 2011: 6-8pm. Leather City Common, Lowell St more |
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| North ShoreSalem, MAConcerts at the Shell | T | ||||||||
| 2011: 7-9pm. 167 Fort Avenue, 978-745-0251. more |
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| North ShoreSalisbury, MASurfSide Live! | S | ||||||||
| 2011: 7:30- 10 PM followed by fireworks! Salisbury Beach Center, 3 Broadway Street more |
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| North ShoreTopsfield, MATopsfield Concerts on the Common | S | ||||||||
| 2011: 4-6pm. Town Common more |
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| LowellBillerica, MASummer Concerts on the Common at Billerica | T | ||||||||
| 2011: 7pm. Town Common, 978-671-0921. more |
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| LowellWilmington, MAConcerts on the Common | W | ||||||||
| 2011: 6:30-8pm. Town Common more |
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| Northern MassGardner, MAConcerts in the Parks | S | ||||||||
| 2011: 6pm. Monument Park more |
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| Northern MassHarvard, MASundown Concerts at Fruitland Museums | W | S | |||||||
| Open for picnicking at 5pm. Concerts begin at 7:15pm. 102 Prospect Hill Road, 978-456-3924. more |
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| Northern MassOrange, MACommunity Band Concert | F | ||||||||
| 2011: 8pm. East River St., Butterfield Park more |
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| Northern MassWinchendon, MASummer Concert Series | F | ||||||||
| 2011: 6:30-8pm. If rain, Senior Center. Smith Community Pavilion, GAR Park off Grove Street more |
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| South ShoreBraintree, MASummer Concert Series at Sunset Lake | T | ||||||||
| 2011: 6-8pm. Sunset Lake’s Beachfront Gazebo Bandstand more |
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| South ShoreBrockton, MAMayor’s Summer Concert Series at Brockton | R | ||||||||
| 2011: 6-8pm. Heights Crossing, 35 Christy Place, Recreation (508) 580-7860. more |
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| South ShoreEast Bridgewater, MASummer Concerts at East Bridgewater | S | ||||||||
| 2011: 6-8pm. Town Common more |
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| South ShoreHingham, MAFriday Night Lites | F | ||||||||
| 2011: All concerts start at 7; $10. Carr Amphitheater, One Conservatory Drive more |
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| South ShoreHingham, MAEvenings Under the Stars | W | S | |||||||
| 2011: Saturdays 7pm, Wednesday mornings for kids. Carr Amphitheater, One Conservatory Drive more |
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| South ShoreHingham, MALive Music at the Hingham Shipyard | F | ||||||||
| 2011: Fridays at 7pm. more |
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| South ShoreMarshfield, MASummer Concert Series at Marshfield- “Finalizing | S | ||||||||
| 2011: 6pm. Town Green or Proprietors Green more |
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| South ShoreMiddleboro, MASummer Concert Series at Soule Homestead | S | ||||||||
| 2011: Shows start at 6pm. Rain or shine (if it rains they’ll go inside). 46 Soule Street more |
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| South ShorePlymouth, MAWednesday Night Concerts | W | ||||||||
| 2011: 6:30-9:30pm. Pilgrim Memorial Park, Water Street more |
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| South ShoreQuincy, MAConcert on the Lawn at Thomas Crane Library | R | ||||||||
| 2011: 7pm. Thomas Crane Public Library, 617-376-1301. more |
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| South ShoreWeymouth, MASummer Concerts at Weymouth | R | ||||||||
| 2011: 6:30pm. more |
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| Southeast MassDartmouth, MASummer Concert Series at Dartmouth | W | ||||||||
| 2011: 6:30-8:30 PM. Not free. more |
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| Southeast MassMansfield, MAConcerts on the Common at Mansfield | W | ||||||||
| 2011: 7pm. If rain, town hall or church. South Common more |
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| Southeast MassMartha’s Vinyard, MAMusical Mondays at Featherstone | M | M | |||||||
| 2011: 6:30pm- 8pm. Featherstone more |
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| Southeast MassNantucket, MASummer Concerts at Children’s Beach | S | ||||||||
| 2011: 6-7:15pm. Children’s Beach more |
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| Southeast MassNorton, MANorton Public Library Summer Concert Series | T | ||||||||
| 2011: 7-8:30pm. Norton Library, 68 E. Main St. more |
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| Southeast MassSharon, MALakeside Concert Series | W | ||||||||
| 2011: 7 pm. Memorial Park Beach Bandstand, Lake Massapoag more |
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| Southeast MassWestport, MAWestport Rivers Winery Concert Series | F | ||||||||
| 2011: 6-8 PM. $5 per car load. 417 Hixbridge Rd, 508-636-3423. more |
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| Southeast MassWrentham, MAConcert on the Common | S | ||||||||
| 2011: 6:30-8:30pm. Town Common more |
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| WorcesterMilford, MAFamily Night at the Bandstand | T | ||||||||
| Some shows are NOT in Milford! 2011: 6:30-8:30pm. Bandstand music. Rain dates following Thursday. Milford Town Park, Congress & Walnut Street, 508-478-5924. more |
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| WorcesterSouthbridge, MASouthbridge Summer Concert Series | S | ||||||||
| 2011: Shows at 6pm. Many start with a festival at 4pm. Town Common, Sue Pelletier 508-765-8800 or 508-248-6687. more |
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| WorcesterSturbridge, MASturbridge Summer Concerts | R | ||||||||
| 2011: 6pm. Town Common, 508-347-2506. more |
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| WorcesterUpton, MASweet Summer Nights Music Series | F | S | |||||||
| 2011: Fridays from 7-8:30 PM and Sundays 1-5 PM. Events continue through September. Rain or shine. more |
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| WorcesterWorcester, MAElm Park Summer Concert Series | R | ||||||||
| 2011: 6:30pm. Elm Park, Highland Street at Park Avenue more |
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| WorcesterWorcester, MAJazz at Sunset at EcoTarium | F | ||||||||
| Gates open 5:30, concerts 6:30-8:30. Bring blankets or chairs. 222 Harrington Way, 508-929-2703. more |
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| WorcesterWorcester, MAOut to Lunch Concert Series | F | ||||||||
| 2011: 11am-2pm. Worcester Common more |
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| SpringfieldChicopee, MASummer Band Concerts at Chicopee | T | W | R | S | |||||
| 2011: 6:30pm. Aldenville Commons or Szot tennis court more |
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| SpringfieldSpringfield, MABike Night at Stearns Square | R | ||||||||
| 2011: 7:30-9pm. Rain or shine. Stearns Square more |
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| SpringfieldWest Springfield, MAFamily Concert Series at West Springfield | R | ||||||||
| 2011: Various times. Various more |
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| SpringfieldWestfield, MAMusical Moments In Amelia’s Garden | T | ||||||||
| 2011: Free. Rain or shine. 21 South Broad Street more |
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| SpringfieldWestfield, MASummer Sounds Concert Series | T | ||||||||
| 2011: 6:30PM. Municipal parking lot on Church Street, 413-572-1260. more |
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| SpringfieldWestfield, MASunday Night Concerts at Westfield | S | ||||||||
| 2011: 6pm. Stanley Park more |
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| Western MassGreenfield, MACoop Concerts & More | T | R | S | ||||||
| 2011: Several different series going on. Check schedule for specifics. Greenfield Energy Park, 413-774-9949. more |
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| Western MassNorth Adams, MAConcerts on the Lake | W | ||||||||
| 2011: 7-8:30pm. Windsor Lake, 413-664-6180. more |
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| Western MassSouth Hadley, MASummer Concert Series at South Hadley, MA | R | ||||||||
| 2011: 6:30-8pm. Town Common, Rt 47 & Rt 116 more |
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| Western MassWilliamstown, MAConcerts at the Clark | T | ||||||||
| 2011: Other concerts on their calendar are indoors. 225 South St., 413-458-2303. more |
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| Cape CodBourne, MAConcerts on the Lawn at the Library | W | ||||||||
| 2011: 7pm. 19 Sandwich Rd, 508-759-0644. more |
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| Cape CodBuzzards Bay, MAConcerts in the Park at Buzzards Bay | R | ||||||||
| 2011: 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Last date is a rain date. Park at the Gazebo more |
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| Cape CodFalmouth, MAFriday Summer Concerts on the Green | F | ||||||||
| 2011: 6pm. Peg Noonan Park, Main St, 508-362-0066. more more |
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| Cape CodHarwich, MAHarwich Town Band Free Concerts | T | ||||||||
| 2011: 7pm. No website but called to confirm. Aug 1st is at the tech school with a UK band in attendance. Brooks Park Band Stand, Harwich Center, Oak St, Cindy 508-432-3622. more |
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| Cape CodHingham, MAEvenings Under the Stars | S | ||||||||
| 2011: 7pm. Not free. Jane Carr Amphitheater more |
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| Cape CodOnset, MASummer of Love Concerts | W | ||||||||
| 2011: 6:30pm. Onset Bandshell more |
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| Cape CodOsterville, MASummer Concert Series | W | ||||||||
| 2011: 6-7pm. Library Lawn more |
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| Cape CodSandwich, MASummer Family Fun Fridays | F | ||||||||
| 2011: Outdoor concerts. Heritage Museums & Gardens more |
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| Cape CodWest Yarmouth, MAYarmouth Monday Night Concerts | M | M | |||||||
| 2011: 7pm. Mattacheese Middle School Bandshell, Higgins Crowell Road, 508-778-1008. more |
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| New HampshireBedford, NHBedford’s Family Cultural Series | T | ||||||||
| 2011: 6:30 ice cream, music 7pm. Rain location: Town Hall. Performance Stack (Pool Complex) more |
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| New HampshireConcord, NHSummer Concerts at Concord, NH | T | ||||||||
| 2011: 7pm except 7/10. Various more |
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| New HampshireGoffstown, NHSummer Concert Series | R | ||||||||
| 2011: 7pm. more |
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| New HampshireGorham, NHSummer Concert Series | T | ||||||||
| 2011: 6:30pm. Gorham Common more |
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| New HampshireHancock, NHSummer Concert Series | R | ||||||||
| 2011: 7-8:30pm. Concerts held in church vestry in case of rain. Gazebo more |
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| New HampshireHenniker, NHHenniker Summer Concert Series | T | ||||||||
| 2011: 7pm. If rain, at Community Center. Bandstand, Community Park more |
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| New HampshireKeene, NHSummer Concerts at Keene, NH | W | ||||||||
| 2011: 7pm. If rain, Rec Center at 312 Washington St. Central Square Common more |
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| New HampshireManchester, NHFriends of Stark Park Concert Series | S | ||||||||
| 2011: Mostly 2pm, check site. more |
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| New HampshireMerrimack, NHMerrimack Concert Association | W | ||||||||
| 2011: 7pm. Abbie Griffin Park Bandstand more |
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| New HampshireMilford, NHSounds on the Souhegan Summer Concert Series | W | ||||||||
| 2011: 7-8:30pm. Emerson Park more |
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| New HampshireNashua, NHSummerfun Outdoor Concerts at Nashua | M | T | W | R | M | ||||
| Greeley Bandshell or Library Plaza. Fairy Tale Festival 7/17. Greeley Park more |
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| New HampshireNorth Woodstock, NHTown of Woodstock Free Concert Series | S | ||||||||
| 2011: 6:30-8:30pm. Soldier’s Park, 603-745-8752. more |
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| New HampshirePortsmouth, NHPrescott Park Arts Festival | W | ||||||||
| Outdoor theatre and live music. Peter Pan! Prescot Park, Marcy St at Mechanic St, 603-436-2848. more |
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| New HampshireRochester, NHConcert on the Common Summer Music Series | T | ||||||||
| 2011: 7pm. more |
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| New HampshireSalem, NHField of Dreams Concerts | R | ||||||||
| 2010: 6:30pm. Field of Dreams more |
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| New HampshireSalem, NHTalent Search Night at Canobie Lake Park | R | ||||||||
| 2010: Hundreds compete for free park passes and a chance to record a professional demo CD. Register at 5:30pm. Canobie Lake Park more |
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| New HampshireTilton, NHSavina Hartwell Memorial Free Summer Concert | S | ||||||||
, 603-286-3000. more |
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| Rhode IslandCentral Falls, RIFree Sunday Summer Concert Series | S | ||||||||
Jenks Park, Broad St, 401-727-7490. more |
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| Rhode IslandCoventry, RIConventry Summer Concert Series | S | ||||||||
| 2011: 6pm. If rain, Community Center Hall, 1277 Main St, Rte 117. Various more |
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| Rhode IslandCranston, RIMusic All Around Town at Cranston, RI | R | ||||||||
| 2011: 6pm. William Hall Library, 1825 Broad St more |
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| Rhode IslandEast Providence, RISummer Concert at Rose Larisa Park | R | ||||||||
| 2011: 6pm. Rose Larisa Park, 401-435-7511. more |
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| Rhode IslandJamestown, RISummer Concert Series | S | ||||||||
| 2011: Concerts at 6:30pm. Memorial Square, (401) 423-7260. more |
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| Rhode IslandLincoln, RIFree Summer Concert Series | S | ||||||||
| 2011: 5:30 or 6pm. Chase Farm, 667 Great Rd more |
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| Rhode IslandNarragansett, RISummer Concerts at the Gazebo | F | ||||||||
| 2011: 6pm. Gazebo more |
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| Rhode IslandNewport, RINantucket Nectars Summer Music Series | F | ||||||||
| 2011: Real bands but pay $25 or more. more |
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| Rhode IslandNorth Kingstown, RINorth Kingstown Concert Series | T | R | |||||||
| 2011: Tues 7pm, Kids performances Thu 6:30pm. Tues @ Wickford Town Dock, Thu @ Town Beach, (401) 294-3306. more |
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| Rhode IslandPawtucket, RISundays/Tuesdays at City Hall Ampitheatre | T | S | |||||||
| 2011: Sundays 5pm, Tuesdays 6pm. No website but called to confirm. City Hall Ampitheatre more |
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| Rhode IslandPawtucket, RISlater Park Concert Series | T | R | |||||||
| 2011: Tuesdays for kids, 5pm. Thursdays 6pm. No website but called to confirm. Slater Park more |
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| Rhode IslandSouth Kingstown, RISummer Concerts at South Kingstown, RI | S | ||||||||
| 2011: 6-7:30pm. Sun & Tue at Peace Dale Village Green, Mon at Marina Park. more |
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| Rhode IslandWarwick, RISummer Concert Series at Warwick, RI | W | ||||||||
| 2011: 6:30-8pm. more |
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| Rhode IslandWesterly, RIBlues on the Beach & Monday Night Jams | W | ||||||||
| 2011: Wednesdays 6-8pm. Rain or shine. Westerly Town Beach, 365 Atlantic Avenue more more |
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| Rhode IslandWesterly, RIWatch Hill Summer Concert Series | T | ||||||||
| 2011: 6- 8 PM. Rain date is always the Thursday of the same week. Village Green, 401-596-7909. more more |
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| ConnecticutBranford, CTBranford Jazz on the Green Series | R | ||||||||
| 2010: 6:30-8:30pm. more |
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| ConnecticutBristol, CTSummer Concert Series at Bristol | T | ||||||||
| 2011: 7-8:30pm. Brackett Park more |
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| ConnecticutDanbury, CTCitycenter Summertime Festival | F | S | |||||||
| 2011: 7:30pm. CityCenter more |
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| ConnecticutEast Hartford, CTAnnual Sounds of Summer | R | ||||||||
| 2011: 6:30-8:30 PM. Not free. Town Green, 1047 Main St more |
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| ConnecticutFairfield, CTSummer Concerts at the Sherman Green Gazebo | W | R | S | ||||||
| 2011: 7pm, except 9/1, 9/2 @ 6:30pm. Sherman Green Gazebo more |
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| ConnecticutGlastonbury, CTTown Band Concerts | S | ||||||||
| 2011: 7pm. more |
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| ConnecticutGreenwich, CTSummer Concert Series at Greenwich, CT | W | S | |||||||
| 2011: 7:30pm. July 7 at Binney Park. July 31 @ 7pm. Roger Sherman Baldwin Park more |
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| ConnecticutGroton, CTSummer SoundWaves Concert Series | R | ||||||||
| 2011: 6-8pm. Aug 12 & 19 are rain dates. more |
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| ConnecticutHamden, CTHamden Art Commission Free Summer Concert Series | F | ||||||||
| 2010: 7:30pm. Town Center Park, 2761 Dixwell Ave, 203-287-2546. more |
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| ConnecticutMansfield, CTSummer Fun Free Concerts at MCC | R | ||||||||
| 2011: 6:30-8pm. If rain, inside the Community Center. Community Center Green more |
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| ConnecticutMilford, CTSummer Nights by Harbor Lights Concert Series | F | ||||||||
| 2011: 7pm. Rotary Pavilion at Fowler Field, 203-878-0681. more |
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| ConnecticutNaugatuck, CTNaugatuck Summer Music Festival | T | ||||||||
| 2011: 7-9pm. Rain dates & locations vary. Town Green more |
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| ConnecticutNewtown, CTSummer Concert at Dickinson Park | F | ||||||||
| 2011: 6:30pm. more |
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| ConnecticutNorth Haven, CTMusic Under the Stars | T | ||||||||
| 2011: 7pm. Town Green more |
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| ConnecticutNorwalk, CTNorwalk Parks Concert Schedule | W | ||||||||
| 2011: 6 or 7pm. Rain dates one day later. Calf Pasture Beach, 203-854-7806. more |
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| ConnecticutRocky Hill, CTSummer Concert Series | R | ||||||||
| 2011: 6:30- 8:30 PM. Veterans Memorial Amphitheater, 860-258-2772. more |
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| ConnecticutShelton, CTMusic Under the Stars | W | ||||||||
| 2010: 7-9pm. , 203-331-4120. more |
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| ConnecticutSouthbury, CTSummer Concert Series at Southbury, CT | M | M | |||||||
| 2011: 6pm or 6:30pm. Memorial Green next to Town Hall more |
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| ConnecticutStafford Springs, CTSummer Concert Series at Stafford, CT | S | ||||||||
| 2011: 6pm. more |
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| ConnecticutThomaston, CTSummer Concert Series at Thomaston | M | M | |||||||
| 2011: If rain, Black Rock Elementary School, 57 Branch Rd. Seth Thomas Park, South Main St more |
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| ConnecticutTorrington, CTSummer Concert Series at Torrington | T | F | |||||||
| 2011: 7-9pm. Coe Memorial Park, Civic Center more |
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| ConnecticutTrumbull, CTSummer Concerts at Trumbull | T | ||||||||
| 2011: 7pm. Town Hall Gazebo more |
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| ConnecticutUnionville, CTSummer Concert Series at Unionville, CT | R | ||||||||
| 2011: 7pm. If rain, Commuinity Center, 321 New Britain Ave. Alice Clover Pinney Park, School St more |
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| ConnecticutWatertown, CTMusic at the Park Summer Concerts | W | ||||||||
| 2011: 7pm. If rain, Swift Middle School. Veterans’ Memorial Park, 570 Nova Scotia Hill Road more |
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| ConnecticutWindsor, CTSummer Concerts at Windsor, CT | R | ||||||||
| 2011: 7pm. Town Green more |
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| MaineBangor, MEDowntown Bangor Cool Sounds Concert Series | R | ||||||||
| 2011: 5-8pm with a family-friendly concert from 6-7:0. more more |
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| MainePortland, MESummer in the Parks Concerts | W | ||||||||
| 2011: 7pm or 8pm. Western Prom Park (mostly) more |
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| VermontBrandon, VTBrandon Summer Concert Series | F | ||||||||
| 2011: 6:30 PM. Rain locations given as needed. Central Park or Brandon Green Park more |
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| VermontColchester, VTSummer Concert Series at Colchester, VT | R | ||||||||
| 2011: 7pm. Lower Bayside Park (Beachside) more |
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| VermontDanville, VTConcerts on the Green | S | ||||||||
| 2011: 7pm. If rain, Danville United Methodist Church. more |
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| VermontManchester Center, VTThursday Night Summer Concerts on the Green | R | ||||||||
| 2010: 6-8pm. Town Green, 802-362-2100. more |
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| VermontStratton, VTSaturdays Under the Stars – Summer Concert Series | S | ||||||||
| 2010: 6-9pm. Stratton Mountain Ski Resort, 802.297.4FUN. more |
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