Outdoor Movies, Theater, Events… Week of July 29-Aug 5


Outdoor Movies Wed 7/29 Thu 7/30 Fri 7/31 Sat 8/1 Sun 8/2 Mon 8/3 Tue 8/4 Wed 8/5
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 MetroMovies on the Necklace


In the bowl below and west of Perkins Street, between Jamaicaway and the Pond. Children’s activities start at 6pm, then movie at dusk. Rain date: next day.
Jamaica Pond, Jamaica Plain, MA.(617) 232-5374. 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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Boston MetroWinchester Movies on the Common

Winchester Town Common, Winchester, MA. 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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Northern MassFriday Night Movie Under the Stars


Gates open at 7:30. Movies around 8:30. $5.
39 Concord Rd, Chelmsford, MA.978-256-4396. 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 Wed 7/29 Thu 7/30 Fri 7/31 Sat 8/1 Sun 8/2 Mon 8/3 Tue 8/4 Wed 8/5
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 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 MetroSuddenly Circus (Free Outdoor Circus)


2009: Free. Shows start at 11am.
Various, Somerville, 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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Rhode IslandShakespeare in the Park @ Westerly


2009: 8pm. Bring a blanket, lawn chair, and picnic dinner.
Wilcox Park, Westerly, RI.401-596-7909. more
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Western MassShakespeare Under the Stars


All shows start at 7:30pm.
The Hartsbrook School, lawn, Hadley, MA. 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 MetroHarborWalk Sounds & Free ICA Night


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 MetroGarden Concert @ Prudential Center

Prudential Center, South Garden, Boston, MA. more

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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 MetroTito Puente Latin Music Series

Various, Boston, MA. more

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Boston MetroJazz in July


Outdoors. More events (not listed) are indoors.
Various, Boston, MA. 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 Evening Heritage Festivals


2009: All shows 6:15pm – 7:45pm.
Newton Centre Green, Newton, 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 MetroRoslindale Concert Series


2009: 6-8pm.
Adams Park, Washington St, Roslindale, MA.617-635-3911. 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 MetroWinthrop Summer Concerts


2009: 7pm. “The Yankee Notions”. Normally they have a concert series.
Ingleside Park, Winthrop, MA.617-846-8243. 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 WestConcerts on the Common @ Bedford


Different genres of live music.
Town Common, Bedford, 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 WestIce Cream and Bats! In Natick


2009: 7:30-9pm. Registration is required. Outdoor exploration at night at this Audubon park. With ice cream!
Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary, 280 Eliot Street, Natick, MA.508-655-2296. 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 WestOutdoor concert @ Gore Place

Gore Place, 52 Gore Street, Waltham, MA.(978) 314-6403. 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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WorcesterUniBank Community Concert Series

Various, Various near Worcester. more

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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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