Outdoor Movies, Theater, Events… Week of Aug 4 – 12

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Boston MetroOutdoor – Movies by Moonlight


Outdoor films. Fridays. Free. Start at “dusk”.
70 Rowes Wharf, Boston, MA.617.439.7000. more
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Boston MetroWBZ Free Friday Flicks at the Hatch Shell


At “sundown” (about 8:30pm, come early and bring a picnic dinner) at the hatch shell on the Esplanade. 617-787-7200.
Esplanade, Boston, MA.617 227-0627. more
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Boston MetroMagic 106.7 Family Film Festival


Entertainment at 6pm, movies at sundown. Free.
Prudential Center, South Garden, 800 Boylston Street, Boston, MA. more
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Boston MetroNeponset River Greenway Festival & Movie Series


There’s no single web page but look in the calendar on Tue & Thu to find events. Some events come with stunt kite demonstrations beforehand!
Either Martini Shell, Hyde Park, or Pope John Paul II Park, Gallivan Blvd, Dorchester, Dorchester, MA.617-542-7696. more
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Boston MetroMovie Nights on Revere Beach


Some at Kelly’s Roast Beef, some at the William G. Reinstein Bandstand. Free!
Revere Beach, Revere, MA.781-286-8190. more
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Boston MetroCity of Somerville Annual Movie Series

Various locations, Somerville, MA.617-666-3311. more

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Cape CodMovies Under the Stars

Peg Noonan Park, Main Street, Falmouth, MA.508-487-3424. more

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Cape CodOnset Bay Movie Co – Outdoor Movies Series

The Bandshell, behind 197 Onset Avenue, Onset, MA.508-295-9026. more

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North ShoreSunday Night Movies at Lynch


At dusk”. Fireworks August 8!
Lynch Park Shell, Beverly, MA.978-921-6067. more
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Rhode IslandBig Screen Movie on the Beach @ Westerly

Misquamicut Beach, Westerly, RI.401-596-7761. more

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South ShoreWeymouth Summer Outdoor Movies

Ralph Talbot Amphitheatre next to Town Hall, Weymouth, MA.781-682-6124. more

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WorcesterFitchburg Free Friday Night Movies


Thursdays at dusk, with a farmer’s market 4-7 and entertainment at 7pm.
Riverfront Park, Fitchburg, MA.978-833-1270. more
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Outdoor Theatre, Music, & Events Tue 8/4 Wed 8/5 Thu 8/6 Fri 8/7 Sat 8/8 Sun 8/9 Mon 8/10 Tue 8/11
Boston MetroAstronomy Night @ Robbins Park

Robbins Farm Park, Arlington, MA. more

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Boston MetroShakespeare on the Common – The Comedy of Errors


Free. At the Parade Grounds on Boston Common, near Beacon & Charles. Rent a chair for $5.
Boston Common, Boston, MA.617-532-1252. more
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Boston MetroShakespeare on Love: Outdoor Theatre


2009: Shakespeare on Love, a collection of songs & excerpts from Shakespeare. 2009: 8/9 @ 5:45pm, Parkman Bandstand, Boston Common, Boston; 8/11 @ 11am, Elma Lewis Playhouse, The Playstead, Franklin Park, Dorchester; 8/13 @ 2pm, Beale Estate, 181 Adams St, Quincy; 8/18 @ 11am, Playstead @ Franklin Park, Dorchester.
Various, Boston, MA. more
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Boston MetroDancing under the Stars


2009: 6-8pm.
Esplanade, near the Hatch Shell, Boston, MA.Lessons & dance: salsa, swing, ballroom. more
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Boston MetroOutdoor Theatre: The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)


2009: All shows at 6:45pm.
Publick Theatre at Christian Herter Park, 1175A Soldiers Field Road, Brighton, MA.617-454-1444. more
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Boston MetroTango by Moonlight


2009: 7:30-11pm. Rain date the next day. Also Oct 3.
On the Weeks Footbridge by the corner of JFK Street and Memorial Drive, Cambridge, MA. more
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Boston MetroDancing on the Charles


Outdoor dance in Cambridge. Sounds great. Buy tix in advance.
American Legion, 4 Gerry’s Landing, Cambridge, MA. more
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Cape CodFull Moon Walk @ Green Briar


Animal walk at night by light of the full moon. 7pm or 8pm. 2009: June 7, July 7, Aug 6, Sep 4, Oct 4.
Green Briar Nature Center, 6 Discovery Hill Road, East Sandwich, MA. more
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Cape CodShakespeare by the Sea

Aselton Park, Hyannis Harbor, Hyannis, MA.508-775-2201. more

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New HampshireFireworks @ Hampton Beach


Every Wednesday, plus holidays.
22 C Street, Hampton Beach, NH.603-926-8717. more
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New HampshireFireworks @ Canobie Lake Park

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New HampshireSugar – Coated Shakespeare


2009: From 10am.
Town Square, Waterville Valley, NH. more
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North ShoreTheater in the Open @ Newburyport


2009: The Velveteen Rabbit and other stories, June 6-28 @ 2pm. The Tempest, July 18 – Aug 9 @ 4pm. Our Town, September 5-27, Sat & Sun @ 2pm.
Maudslay State Park, Curzon Mill Rd., Newburyport, MA. more
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North ShoreSunset Cruise with Pirate Sea Shanties


2009: 6pm. $30. Sunset cruise with songs by re-enactors.
80 Wharf Street Salem Street, Salem, MA. more
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Rhode IslandWaterfire


An outdoor event where they place baskets of burning wood in the Providence River, lighting up the riverwalk and with vendors, music, and more.
Providence Place, Providence, RI.401 751-1221. more
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Boston MetroPayson Park Music Festival


Free but time not given. Call ’em.
Payson Park, Belmont, MA.617-993-2760. more
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Boston MetroWavelengths @ the ICA


Live music: various types, outside the ICA, which is free Thursday nights.
Institute for Contemporary Art, Boston, MA. more
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Boston MetroSpecial Live Concerts @ Boston Harbor Hotel


Outdoor music: Soul on Tuesdays, Oldies on Wednesdays, Blues on Thursdays, all 6-10pm.
Rowes Wharf, Boston Harbor Hotel, Boston, MA. more
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Boston MetroLandmarks Orchestra or Oldies at the Shell


2009: 7pm. Free. Every Wednesday.
Esplanade, Boston, MA. more
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Boston MetroLandmarks Orchestra (not at the Hatch Shell)

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Boston MetroMFA Concerts in the Courtyard


Concerts at 7:30pm.
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA.617-369-3189. more
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Boston MetroOutdoor folk dancing in Copley Square


2009: 7:30pm-10pm on Tuesdays.
Copley Square, by the fountain, Boston, MA. more
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Boston MetroWaterfront Performing Arts Series


2009: 6-8pm.
Christopher Columbus Park, Boston, MA. more
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Boston MetroDorothy Curran Wednesday Evening Concert Series

City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA. more

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Boston MetroGardner Museum Summer Night


Free admission with live music, arts activities, poetry. 2009: 5-8pm.
280 The Fenway, Boston, MA.(617)566-1401. more
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Boston MetroArts on the Arcade


2009: 11am-3pm Wednesdays. A lot of art vendors, but also dance & live music performance.
City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA. more
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Boston MetroElma Lewis Playhouse in the Park


Live music and contemporary dance. Run by the Franklin Park Coalition.
Franklin Park, Boston, MA.(617) 442-4141. more
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Boston MetroFriends of Fort Point Channel Summer Concert Series


2009: All shows 5:30-7:30pm. Free. Friends of Fort Point Channel.
Children’s Wharf, Boston Children’s Museum, Boston, MA.617-426-6500. more
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Boston MetroLongfellow Family Sundays Art in the Park


Sometimes live music, sometimes poetry reading. Participatory painting, drawing. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Most events 4-5pm but see website.
105 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA.617-876-4491. more
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Boston MetroSummer in the City


Sometimes indoors?
Various, Cambridge, MA. more
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Boston MetroSunday Parkland Games


2009: Sundays 2-5pm.
By the Weeks Footbridge, near JFK Street, Cambridge, MA. more
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Boston MetroKendall Square Concert Series


Sponsored by the Kendall Square Corporation. 2009: Tuesdays through Aug 25, & Thursdays through Sep 10, 12-2pm.
300 Athenaeum Street, Cambridge, MA.617 577-7354. more
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Boston MetroMusic in Bremen Street Park Concert Series


2009: Tuesdays, 5-7pm.
Bremen Street Park, East Boston, MA. more
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Boston MetroJP First Thursday


This is basically a gallery walk 6-8pm. And poetry reading. Every first Thursday of the month.
Centre & South Streets, Jamaica Plain, MA. more
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Boston MetroSunday Concert Series @ Revere


Free concerts begin at 6pm.
American Legion lawn, Revere, MA. more
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Boston MetroWatertown Summer Concert Series


All concerts 6:30-8pm.
Saltonstall Park, Watertown, MA.(617) 972-6431. more
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Boston MetroConcerts on Winchester Common

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Boston MetroFree Jack Marlowe Park Summer Concert Series


Concerts 7-9pm.
Jack Marlowe Park in Woburn Center, Woburn, MA.781-935-5820. more
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Cape CodSummer Family Fun Fridays


Outdoor concerts from 11am.
Heritage Museums & Gardens, Sandwich, MA. more
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Cape CodSummer Performing Arts @ Hyannis


Tuesdays & Fridays 6-7:30pm.
Aselton Park, Hyannis Harbor, Hyannis, MA.508-775-2201. more
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Metro WestTribute to the 60’s Concert Series

Nara Park, Acton, MA. more

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Metro WestMusic at the Manse Concert Series


2009: Concerts 2-4pm. Through the end of September.
The Old Manse, 269 Monument Street, Concord, MA. more
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Metro WestConcerts on the Common, Framingham


2009: Fridays 6:30pm.
Edgell Green, Framingham Common, Rt 9, Framingham, MA.508-532-5960 ask for “Building Services”.. more
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Metro WestFriday Night Series


2009: Concerts at 6:30pm.
Lexington Visitors Center, 1875 Mass. Ave., Lexington, MA.781-862-2480.. more
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Metro WestTuesday Night Concerts


Sponsored by the Lexington Bicentennial Band. 2009: Concerts begin at 7:15pm.
Hastings Bandstand, Worthen Road at Old Mass Ave, Lexington, MA.781-862-0500 x707. more
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Metro WestArt in the Parks, Needham


Thursdays at 7pm.
Memorial Park, Needham, MA.781-455-7521. more
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Metro WestSunday Evening Concerts on the Common, Norwood

Washington St & Nahatan St, Norwood, MA. more

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Metro WestSummer Concerts @ Wellesley


Concerts are 7-8:30pm.
Town Hall Green, Wellesley, MA.781-235-2370. more
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New HampshirePrescott Park Arts Festival


Outdoor theatre. 2009: Grease. 2009: Thu & Sun @ 7pm, Fri & Sat @ 8pm.
Prescot Park, Marcy St at Mechanic St, Portsmouth, NH.603-436-2848. more
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New HampshireTown of Woodstock Free Concert Series


Concerts from 6:30-8:30pm.
Soldier’s Park, North Woodstock, NH.603-745-8752. more
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North ShoreSummer Concerts @ Beverly


Fireworks Aug 9.
Lynch Park (Sundays) or Common (Thursdays), Beverly, MA. more
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North ShoreCastle Hill Summer Picnic Concerts


Dancing & music overlooking Crane Beach. 7-9pm. Come at 6pm for swing dance lessons! Call ahead to order a picnic dinner basket.
Castle Hill, Ipswich, MA.978-356-4351 x4015. more
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North ShoreLowell Summer Music Series

Boarding House Park, Lowell, MA. more

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North ShoreSummer Beach Concerts

Red Rock Park on the beach at Lynn Shore Drive., Lynn, MA. more

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North ShoreSalem Willows Concert


2009: Tuesdays 7-9pm.
Band Shell @ Salem Willows, Salem, MA.978-745-4581. more
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North ShoreThe Valley’s Got Talent


2009: 7-10pm. Nighttime free show at the beach where various singers and dancers compete.
Salisbury Beach Center, 3 Broadway Street, Salisbury, MA. more
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Northern MassSundown Concerts @ Fruitland Museums


Open for picnicking at 5pm. Concerts begin at 7:30pm.
102 Prospect Hill Road, Harvard, MA.978-456-3924. more
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Rhode IslandSummer Concert Series


Concerts at 6:30pm.
Memorial Square, Jamestown, RI.(401) 423-7260. more
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Rhode IslandNorth Kingstown Free Library Outdoor Family Program

(401) 294-3306. more

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Rhode IslandBlues on the Beach / Concert in Watch Hill


2009: 6-8:30pm.
Westerly Town Beach or Village Green, Westerly, RI.401-596-7909. more
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South ShoreSummer Concert Series at Sunset Lake


2009: Tuesdays, 6-8pm. Free.
Sunset Lake’s Beachfront Gazebo Bandstand, Braintree, MA. more
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South ShoreSummer Concert Series @ Soule Homestead


2009: Shows start at 6pm. Rain or shine (if it rains they’ll go inside).
46 Soule Street, Middleboro, MA. more
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South ShoreWednesday Night Concerts

Pilgrim Memorial Park, Water Street, Plymouth, MA. more

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Southern MassLakeside Concert Series


2009: All shows start at 7pm.
Memorial Park Beach Bandstand, Lake Massapoag, Sharon, MA. more
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Southern MassCity Celebrates Summer Thursdays


Free. 2009: 5-9pm.
Downtown area, New Bedford, MA.508-996-8253 x205. more
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Western MassSundays in the Park Concerts

Greenfield Energy Park, Greenfield, MA.413-774-9949. more

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Western MassStearns CityBlock Concert Series

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Western MassSaturday Night Live Concerts on the Green


2009: All shows are 6-9pm outdoors, then inside to the Tea Pot Gallery for the finale.
On the Green, Elm St at School St, Westfield, MA.413-562-6966, or 413-534-0498. more
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WorcesterSummer Concert Series


2009: 6-8pm.
Senior Center Lawn in front of the Bandstand, Main St., Holden, MA.Marilyn Foley, 508-829-2951. more
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WorcesterFamily Night at the Bandstand


Some shows are NOT in Milford! 2009: 6:30-8:30pm. Bandstand music by the The Claflin Hill Symphony Orchestra.
Milford Town Park, Congress & Walnut Street, Milford, MA.508-478-5924. more
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WorcesterSouthbridge Summer Concert Series

Sue Pelletier 508-765-8800 or 508-248-6687. more

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WorcesterSweet Summer Nights Music Series


7-8:30pm.
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WorcesterElm Park Summer Concert Series


2009: All shows 6:30-8:30pm.
Elm Park, Highland Street at Park Avenue, Worcester, MA. more
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