Outdoor movies, theatre, fireworks, & events

06/17/09 by

There are a ton of summer events that don’t just happen once. They happen weekly or monthly throughout the summer. The best way for me to track them is in spreadsheet format and you can get the whole thing at http://weirdbostonevents.org/johnnys-list.xls

Here’s the largest list of outdoor movies in New England, followed by the largest list of outdoor music and theatre in New England. You’re welcome! Please email me what I’m missing!

Outdoor Movies Wed 6/17 Thu 6/18 Fri 6/19 Sat 6/20 Sun 6/21 Mon 6/22 Tue 6/23 Wed 6/24
Boston, MAOutdoor – Movies by Moonlight


Outdoor films. Fridays. Free. Start at “dusk”.
70 Rowes Wharf, Boston, MA.617.439.7000. more
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Boston, MAWBZ 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, MANot Your Average Date Night” Movies


Entertainment at 6pm, movies at sundown.
Lawn at the Prudential Center, Boston, MA. more
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Outdoor Performance & Events Wed 6/17 Thu 6/18 Fri 6/19 Sat 6/20 Sun 6/21 Mon 6/22 Tue 6/23 Wed 6/24
Newburyport, MATheater 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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Hampton Beach, NHFireworks @ Hampton Beach


Every Wednesday, plus holidays.
22 C Street, Hampton Beach, NH.603-926-8717. more
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Boston, MASpecial 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, MAGarden Concert @ Prudential Center

Prudential Center, South Garden, Boston, MA. more

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Upton, MASweet Summer Nights Music Series


7-8:30pm.
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Boston, MAMFA Concerts in the Courtyard


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


2009: 7:30pm-10pm on Tuesdays.
Copley Square, by the fountain, Boston, MA. more
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Hadley, MAShakespeare Under the Stars


All shows start at 7:30pm.
The Hartsbrook School, lawn, Hadley, MA. more
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Cambridge, MALongfellow 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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Braintree, MASummer Concert Series at Sunset Lake


2009: Tuesdays, 6-8pm. Free.
Sunset Lake’s Beachfront Gazebo Bandstand, Braintree, MA. more
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Acton, MATribute to the 60’s Concert Series

Nara Park, Acton, MA. more

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Westfield, MASaturday 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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Cambridge, MADancing 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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Cambridge, MAKendall 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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Milford, MAFamily 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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Greenfield, MASundays in the Park Concerts

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

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