Events INSIDER: July 14-22, 2014

Johnny’s Picks
American Car & Truck Day
There’s another car show this week at the Larz Anderson Auto Museum, the best metro museum you’ve never been to. It’s outdoors, it’s a lot of fun, and heck — this week it’s All-American! American Car & Truck DayLarz Anderson Auto Museum Brookline, MA, .
Boston in the Footlights: A Theatrical Tour
Trust me: SEE THIS! It’s a unique multicultural celebration of life and death as told through music, dance, and puppetry. All done in a real live (or dead) cemetery. Boston in the Footlights: A Theatrical Tour Cambridge, MA, .
Civil War Ball
See people in historic garb dance traditional dances, and get on the floor yourself for some guided, Civil War era dances. A fun and memorable night is promised! Civil War BallPeddocks Island Boston, MA, .
Dock Party
This summer dock party might be pricy, but an outdoor dance by the water on the Esplanade does guarantee priceless views and a great time. Dock PartyCommunity Boating, Inc. Boston, MA, .
Festival Betances (Latino Festival)
The oldest Latino festival in New England is free, with kids activities, a parade, performances, domino and basketball tournaments, a grease pole competition, plus traditional food, arts amd crafts. Festival Betances (Latino Festival)Plaza Betances Boston, MA, .
Open Archives: Adventures in Gastronomy
Open Archives: Adventures in Gastronomy sounds a little uninviting, but it’s your chance to delve deep into Cambridge city archives related to food and entertainment. Neat! Open Archives: Adventures in Gastronomy Cambridge, MA, .
Opening Night: Carmina Burana
Honor one of Boston’s most iconic concert settings at this fun and historic performance starting tonight! Opening Night: Carmina BuranaDCR’s Hatch Shell on the Esplanade Boston, MA, .
Puppet Showplace Slam
This isn’t exactly Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood – this puppet slam is for adults! See the wild side of puppetry. 8pm. Puppet Showplace SlamPuppet Showplace Theatre Brookline, MA, .
Revere Beach Sand Sculpting Festival
Also not to be missed is this beach festival I’ve been to three times! Professionals come to make enormous sand sculptures during the week, and there are sculpting lessons, vendors, and live music Fri-Sun. Fireworks Saturday night! Revere Beach Sand Sculpting FestivalRevere Beach Revere, MA, .
Somerville ArtBeat
If it weren’t for Boston and Cambridge, Somerville could be the arts center of Massachusetts. This annual art festival features 75 vendors and a dozen bands! Somerville ArtBeatDavis Square Somerville, MA, .
Canoe and Dinner on the Charles
We don’t often think of canoes and dinner together, but on this guided tour of the Charles, they go hand in hand. Neat! Canoe and Dinner on the CharlesBroadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary Natick, MA, .
Verrill Farm Blueberry Pancake and Pie Eating Contest
Don’t eat too many blueberry pancakes for breakfast if you plan on participating in the free blueberry pie eating concert! Being blue at this festival is a good thing! Verrill Farm Blueberry Pancake and Pie Eating ContestVerrill Farm Concord, MA, .
Wellesley Concerts
‘Grounds for Divorce’ never sounded so good! School’s out for the summer and this event aims to prove it, with a local, all-dad band playing the hits of the 90’s through present day. Wellesley ConcertsWarren Park Wellesley, MA, .
Young Eagle Rally
When you go to a rally run by folks who believe in the discovery and fulfillment of individual potential through personal flight, you’re in for a high-spirited day! 9am-12nn. Young Eagle RallyMinute Man Air Field Stow, MA, .
Glasgow Lands Scottish Festival
Whether you celebrate indoors, outdoors, or both, this Scottish festival promises a great time. All the food, music, and culture you can handle! Glasgow Lands Scottish FestivalLook Park Northampton, MA, .
Indian Motorcycle Day
This isn’t your average motorcycle show – drop the ‘r’ and check out lots of Indian motocycles! Indian Motorcycle DaySpringfield Museums Springfield, MA, .
Murder Mystery Dinner Theater
Peace, love, and murder! Join this dinner, and maybe, just MAYBE, discover the identity of the mysterious murderer roaming the place. Murder Mystery Dinner TheaterSalem Cross Inn West Brookfield, MA, .
Shakespeare in the Park Launches in Pittsfield
Free Shakespeare for the whole family, outdoors and under the stars! Magic and mayhem ensue in A Midsummer Night’s Dream – will you be there? Shakespeare in the Park Launches in PittsfieldSpringside Park Pittsfield, MA, .
Military History Day
I’ve seen this one! Re-enactors come and show off real WWII vehicles including a ‘duck’ (an amphibious truck) and weapons. The Wenham is an amazing example of a world-class museum in the middle of ‘nowhere’ and this is one of VERY few World War II re-enactments in New England. A true gem. Military History DayWenham Museum Wenham, MA, .
Newport Black Ships Festival
This festival has lots of fun activities, including a formal Gala, Japanese Arts & Crafts such as Origami and Ikebana; Martial Arts, a Japanese Tea Ceremony, and Taiko drumming! Anchors away! Newport Black Ships Festival Newport, RI, .
Hillsboro Balloon Festival
Just 1.7 hrs from Boston, these hot air balloons draw 30,000 people! Plus there are parades, lots of small-town NH attractions, a huge fireworks show, and tethered and free-floating balloon rides! Hillsboro Balloon Festival Hillsborough, NH, .
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Also Fun
Museum Free Fun Fridays
A number of local museums and destinations offer free admission, thanks to Highland Street! Every Friday through August, check the schedule! Museum Free Fun FridaysAll Over All Over, , .
All Star Storytelling Show
No competitions, no pressure…just tales of every sort. Come and enjoy high quality storytelling! All Star Storytelling ShowDavis Square Theatre Somerville, MA, .
Board the Charles Morgan
A 173-year-old ship visits Boston for the first time, and you can get on board. Cool! Board the Charles MorganCharlestown Navy Yard Boston, MA, .
Boston New Technology
Get to know area startups and what they’re working on as seven companies catch you up on their latest ideas. Boston New TechnologyNGIN Workplace Cambridge, MA, .
Boston New Technology Meetup
At this free event, you get to learn about new technology developed by the Boston Starttup community. Boston New Technology MeetupNGIN Workplace Cambridge, MA, .
Boston Poetry Slam: NorthBEAST Summer Regional II
Four teams battle to the death – with poetry! Well, it’s not really to the death, but to poetry slam glory! Boston Poetry Slam: NorthBEAST Summer Regional IIVarious Locations Cambridge, MA, .
Cars and Coffee
This is like Saturday morning cartoons for car enthusiasts. Since you’re a grown-up, there will be coffee instead of sugary cereal! Cars and CoffeeLarz Anderson Auto Museum Brookline, MA, .
Folk Dancing by the Fountain
Give folk dances a chance. They’re fun and easy to pick up. This participatory event is all about having fun, and they’ll even show you the steps. Tuesdays. 7:30-9:30pm. Folk Dancing by the FountainCopley Square Boston, MA, .
Love/Affairs: Songs of Infatuation and Infidelity
You’ll feel the love at this musical performance that is all about, yup, you guessed it, love! Love/Affairs: Songs of Infatuation and Infidelity Somerville, MA, .
My Caribbean, One World Expo
This is a Caribbean expo with a professional feel, but that doesn’t mean there won’t be great food and culture. My Caribbean, One World ExpoCity Hall Plaza Boston, MA, .
Playhouse in the Park
Outdoor concerts and other performances, for free and open to the public! Morning shows best for families, evening shows are for everyone! Playhouse in the ParkFranklin Park Boston, MA, .
Taste of Cambridge
Taste dishes from Cambridge best restaurants. It’s for charity, and features live music, DJs and entertainment too! Taste of CambridgeSidney Street and University Park Common, University Park & Sidney Street Cambridge, MA, .
The Murder at the Art Museum Scavenger Hunt
A mystery scavenger hunt at a great museum that is challenging and fun! Teams of 3 of more people are encouraged. The Murder at the Art Museum Scavenger HuntMuseum of fine Arts Boston, MA, .
Washington Arrives in Cambridge
It’s July 1775, and George Washington is about to arrive to his HQ in Cambridge. Why leave it up to your imagination when you can live it? Washington Arrives in CambridgeLongfellow House Cambridge, MA, .
Alumni Picnic
Delicious Shish, Losh and Chicken Kebab dinners, plus Armenian music and dancing. Fun! Alumni PicnicAYF Camp Haiastan Franklin, MA, .
Antique Auto Show
Find more than 200 antique cars, motorcycles and trucks. Also, live music and food! Antique Auto ShowCodman Estate Lincoln, MA, .
Canoeing with Eagles
Come paddle to Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary, and observe the eagles and loons. Don’t forget your picnic lunch! 11am. Canoeing with EaglesBroadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary Natick, MA, .
The Long Arm of the Law
The 1700s were about more than just minutemen! See re-enactors portray police, judges, and criminals, and sit in on the jury as historical crimes are tried! The Long Arm of the LawHartwell Tavern Lincoln, MA, .
Abbadia Mare Festival
This 2-day festival has human-chess, magic and comedy shows, knights demos and many other fun activities. Abbadia Mare FestivalHammond Castle Gloucester, MA, .
Blackburn Challenge
Wow, a 20+ mile open water course, which seems to be for enthusiasts and experienced people. Sounds fun, anyways. 6am. Blackburn Challenge Gloucester, MA, .
Gloucester Downtown Block Party
‘Artstown’ and ‘Kidstown’ are just two parts of this huge downtown block party. Lots of food, music, and performances too! Gloucester Downtown Block PartyMain Street Gloucester, MA, .
Salem CultureFest
Find live music, storytellers, martial artists, dancers, and more at this festival. Food, crafts and the such as well. Salem CultureFestSalem Common Salem, MA, .
Salisbury Beach Relay
Fun beach activities all day long, with live music and a family atmosphere. It does not get better than this. Salisbury Beach RelaySalisbury Beach Salisbury Beach, MA, .
Duxbury Music Festival Opening Concert
This concert opens an intensive musical camp, so you know the performers will be top notch! Duxbury Music Festival Opening ConcertDuxbury Town Green, Washington Street Duxbury, MA, .
Plymouth Independent Music Festival
This year it’s a 3-day festival celebrating the best in emerging, local, and independent music! All the shows are free, which is really cool. Plymouth Independent Music Festival Plymouth, MA, .
Harbor Days
Enjoy the live music shows, visit the craft market, play some fun games, and more, including food and a beautiful harbor. Harbor DaysShipyard Park Mattapoisett, MA, .
Nantucket Atheneum Dance Festival
This is a series of ballet performances, and most of them are free. Tickets required for the 2 big events on 7/25 and 7/26. Nantucket Atheneum Dance FestivalNantucket Atheneum Nantucket, MA, .
Nantucket Comedy Festival
This one has multiple comedy shows, including a Boston vs. New York Comedy Smackdown! Go Boston! Nantucket Comedy FestivalDreamland Nantucket, MA, .
Westport Fair
Racing pigs, chainsaw sculptures, plus a horseshoe tournament and lots of tractor pulls. Now that’s an agricultural fair! Westport Fair Westport, MA, .
Creatures of Bliss and Mystery: a 19th Century Children’s Circus
This small circus event is less about Emily Dickinson and more about old-timey entertainment. It’s for kids, but there will be juggling demonstrations and workshops adults might enjoy. Creatures of Bliss and Mystery: a 19th Century Children's CircusEmily Dickinson Museum Amherst, MA, .
Ko Festival of Performance
The Ko Festival, where the only certainty is surprise…sounds like the perfect way to describe this intense and creative four week festival. Ko Festival of PerformanceAmherst College Amherst, MA, .
Yidstock: The Festival of Yiddish Music
Here you will find the best in klezmer and new Yiddish music at the Yiddish Book Center. You can even learn Yiddish dances! I hope they keep it nice, clean and religion free. Yidstock: The Festival of Yiddish MusicYiddish Book Center Amherst, MA, .
Fire and Ice Days
They’re making ice cream the 18th/19th century way, see hand-pumped fire trucks, a fire truck parade, and more! This is one of the awesome live re-enactments that make OSV my favorite historic re-enactment museum. Fire and Ice DaysOld Sturbridge Village Sturbridge, MA, .
Worcester, MA
Head to Worcester Common for a movie in the park tonight. Cool! Worcester, MAEast Park, Shrewsbury St Worcester, MA, .
Art Reception for Several Great Exhibits
A new art season starts at The Cultural Center of Cape Cod, and this is a reception to celebrate that. Expect great art and a good time! Art Reception for Several Great ExhibitsThe Cultural Center of Cape Cod South Yarmouth, MA, .
Barnstable County Fair
A demolition derby and extreme motocross highlight this County Fair. It’s got everything else you’d expect like fun games and live music! Barnstable County FairBarsntable County Farigrounds East Falmouth, MA, .
Bear Boat Cruise
Calling all bears! And not the kind who steal pic-a-nic baskets. Here’s a cruise just for you! Bear Boat CruiseMacMillan Pier Provincetown, MA, .
Bear Week
It’s a week dedicated to the ‘bear’ community. Don’t stop the party! Bear Week Provincetown, MA, .
Grecian Festival
You know that food won’t lack at a Greek fest. Enjoy the dancing, crafts, and fun music too! Grecian FestivalSt. George Greek Orthodox Church Centerville, MA, .
Onset Beach Jazz Festival
Great jazz musicians on a beautiful beach. Can you ask for anything more? Onset Beach Jazz Festival Onset, MA, .
NAACP Gather-In
This is a free neighborhood festival held in Pitt Park with activities for all ages, including face painting, a celebrity dunk tank, pony rides, music, food, and more! NAACP Gather-InPitt Park Pittsfield, MA, .
Dublin Day
Dublin Day has it all – seriously: a 5k race, rock climbing wall, children’s games, music and food, pony rides, a clown, arts and crafts, marionette show, plus lots more,. fireworks 9:30pm. Dublin DayYankee Field Dublin, NH, .
Fairytale Festival
Spend the morning in fairy and wizard school, then it’s recess all afternoon with snocones and bouncy houses! Sounds magical. Fairytale FestivalGreeley Park Nashua, NH, .
Nickfest
Pony rides, inflatables everywhere, rock climbing walls, music, food, and fun for all is just the tip of the iceberg that is Nickfest. Lots of activities! NickfestMemorial Field, Main St., Wolfeboro, NH, .
Big Screen Movies on the Beach
Watching a movie on a giant screen at the beach is what summer is all about. Don’t miss this one! Big Screen Movies on the BeachAtlantic Beach Park Westerly, RI, .
East Providence Heritage Festival
A midway, food, crafts, and live music. Plus, kids under 12 get in for free! That’s a heritage to celebrate. East Providence Heritage FestivalPierce Field East Providence, RI, .
Family Concert Series
Kick off a summer of family friendly musical performances with a night of fun under the stars. Family Concert Series North Kingstown, RI, .
Family Night at the Zoo
It’s a sleepover at the zoo! There is a night and morning tour, animal encounters, and fun activities. Fun! Family Night at the Zoo Providence, RI, .
Friday Night Concert Series at Waterplace Park
This installment in Providence’s free concert series features the winner of WBRU’s Rock Hunt, Double Bill! Enjoy the music and the scenery. 7pm. Friday Night Concert Series at Waterplace ParkWaterplace Park Providence, RI, .
Green Animals Children’s Party
Animal shaped hedges, pony rides, fun, games, and magic. Green? check. Animals? check. Children’s Party? definitely! Green Animals Children's PartyGreen Animals Topiary Garden Portsmouth, RI, .
Neighborhood Performing Arts Initiative
Celebrate Providence, have fun and enjoy the multiple concerts that have been prepared for this year. Start off with Opera on Sunday! Neighborhood Performing Arts InitiativeVarious locations Providence, RI, .
Newport Music Festival
This festival continues with the tradition of presenting unique chamber music programs, American debuts, world-class artists and special events. Newport Music Festival Newport, RI, .
Northeastern Writers Conference: Necon34
This one is just for writers, and they’ll have lots to write home about. Special guests, fun games, and lots of presentations. Registration required. Northeastern Writers Conference: Necon34Roger Williams University Bristol, RI, .
Providence Restaurant Weeks
Taste the best of Providence. It’s another round of Restaurants Week! Providence Restaurant Weeks Providence, RI, .
South Coast Artists Open Studio Tour
For ‘Open Studios’, artists open their private homes and work studios to the public. It’s a fun excuse to tour the area on your own and meet some real artists. South Coast Artists Open Studio TourSouthern RI and MA Tiverton, RI, .
Summer Outdoor Concert Series at Marina Park
The Wakefield Concert Band is 75 members strong, dedicated, and performing for you all summer. Summer Outdoor Concert Series at Marina Park Wakefield, RI, .
Thursday Evening Live Music and Dancing at the Towers
Get up and dance, or relax and enjoy the live music in Narragansett this Thursday. Thursday Evening Live Music and Dancing at the TowersThe Towers, 35 Ocean Rd, Narragansett, RI, .
Colombian Independence Parade and Festival
It’s time for Colombia to celebrate their Independence Day. Join this party and enjoy the food, dancing, music, and parade! Colombian Independence Parade and FestivalDexter Credit Union Pawtucket, RI, .
South County Hot Air Balloon Festival
You’ll find the whole deal here: Hot-air balloon rides, animal displays, fireworks, live music, and a carnival. South County Hot Air Balloon FestivalURI Athletic fields Kingston, RI, .
Warren Quahog Festival
Seafood, arts, crafts, and music make up this Quahog Festival. Yummy and fun – the best of both worlds! Warren Quahog FestivalBurr’s Hill Park, South Water Street Warren, RI, .
Performance
Review: Me and My Girl
Mix a legitimate cockney heir with the nobility of Hareford Hall and get a rollicking, hilarious Downton Abbey laced with engaging song and dance. Click for our review! Win/Review: Me and My GirlReagle Music Theatre Waltham, MA, .
Review: The Little Mermaid
Head under the sea in Beverly for this theatrical performance of Disney’s A Little Mermaid! Review: The Little MermaidNorth Shore Music Theatre Beverly, MA, .
Review: Her Aching Heart
In this two-woman show, passion flies to the wind in this fun and racy romance novel come to life. Her Aching HeartCentral Square Theater Cambridge, MA, .
Berklee Greenway Sessions
The Berklee Greenway Sessions kick off on Friday with this fun Brazilian performance from Apoena! Berklee Greenway SessionsGreenway Boston, North End Park Boston, MA, .
Speakeasy Circus at OBERON
We’ve given the Boston Circus Guild a 5-star rating more than once! See this amazing show at OBERON. Speakeasy Circus at OBERONClub Oberon Cambridge, MA, .
Review: Auld Lang Syne
What will happen when the ball drops in Times Square? Find out in this thriller/comedy on the stage. Auld Lang SyneGloucester Stage Company Gloucester, MA, .
Providence Improv Fest
This weekend is the first of two that make up the Providence Improv Fest! Live in the moment, and laugh all night. Providence Improv Fest Providence, RI, .
Travel
Artists Weekend at the Fells
Gardens. Painters. Painters painting gardens. Visitors. Painters. Visitors watching painters. Painters painting the visitors watching painters. And of course you can buy art and there’s a free reception at 3pm Sunday. Artists Weekend at the Fells Newbury, NH, .
Loon Festival
This Loon-y event is not only fun, but educational too! It has games for kids, entertainment and food. Loon FestivalThe Loon Center Moultonborough, NH, .
Lost River Gorge Evening Lantern Tour
See Lost River under a new light, the light of lanterns. This night tour ends with a gathering around the campfire. Lost River Gorge Evening Lantern Tour North Woodstock, NH, .
Stratham Fair
This fair does not get old, it follows in the traditions of old country fairs, which is really cool! Carnival rides are, of course, modern. Stratham FairStratham Hill Park, Route 33 Stratham, NH, .
The Androscoggin Source to the Sea Trek
Join other paddling enthusiasts on this not-so-short trip. There are many joining points. Hit their link to learn more! The Androscoggin Source to the Sea TrekUmbagog National Wildlife Refuge Headquarters Errol, NH, .
Ugotta Regatta
Real kayak and canoe races set the tone for the homemade, Boat Oughtta Float races! Fun! Ugotta Regatta Waterville Valley, NH, .
Celebrate East Lyme Festival and Sandcastle Competition
This festival features a sand sculpting competition, a diamond dig and also fireworks! Thank you, East Lyme! Celebrate East Lyme Festival and Sandcastle CompetitionMain Street Niantic, CT, .
Clinton Bluefish Festival
Don’t miss the pie eating contest, the Chowder Cook-Off and live music. This is all about helping the community and having fun. Clinton Bluefish FestivalClinton Andrews Memorial Town Hall Clinton, CT, .
Deep River Ancient Muster
This claims to be the largest fife and drum gathering in the world. Check out the parade and muster! Deep River Ancient MusterDevitt’s Field Deep River, CT, .
Extravaganza Weekend
Kicking off with a pool party on Monday, this extravaganza features musicians, paddleboats, entertainment, fireworks, games and more. Extravaganza WeekendMill Pond Park Newington, CT, .
Great American Sand Sculpture Contest
It’s a free and open sand-sculpting competition. Winners are awarded CASH! Get your buckets and shovels and get to the beach! Great American Sand Sculpture ContestWallnut Beach Milford, CT, .
Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz
Three days of free jazz in a park with a beautiful city skyline view? I’m so there! Greater Hartford Festival of JazzBushnell Park Hartford, CT, .
Guilford Craft Expo
This looks like a huge craft market, but there will also be some kids activities and food. Guilford Craft ExpoGuildford Art Center Guilford, CT, .
Main Street Marketpace Pet Night
It’s like your standard European-style market, with crafts, street performances and this week, pet night! But leave your pets at home, please. Main Street Marketpace Pet NightDowntown, Main Street Torrington, CT, .
Night of 1,000 Fireflies
Don’t bring a flashlight to this nighttime guided walk; the fireflies have you covered! 7:30pm. Night of 1,000 FirefliesNew Canaan Nature Center New Canaan, CT, .
Sandblast – Sand Sculpting Festival
It’s great to see professionals build sand sculptures, but in this one, adults and kids can join in! Sandblast - Sand Sculpting FestivalTod’s Point Beach Greenwich, CT, .
South African Wine Dinner with African Penguins
So.. Basically there’s food and wine and you get to meet penguins. It’s a fundraiser, which makes it even better. South African Wine Dinner with African PenguinsMystic Aquarium Mystic, CT, .
Straw Rocket Competition
With museum admission, you are welcome to compete with your rocket built around a straw. Aim for the stars! Straw Rocket CompetitionNew England Air Museum Windsor Locks, CT, .
Lincoln Tech VMRS 80
A day of modified series racing and family fun. What more could you ask for? Lincoln Tech VMRS 80Stafford Springs Speedway, 55 West Street, Stafford Springs, CT, .
Summer Concert on the Green
Make it a special Thursday, listening to great music, and enjoying food at one of Windsor’s restaurants, or the farmer’s market. Summer Concert on the GreenTown Green, Broad St Windsor, CT, .
Atlantic Music Festival
Atlantic Music Festival gathers hundreds of musicians, new and established. This sounds like fun! Atlantic Music FestivalVarious locations Waterville, ME, .
Bar Harbor Music Festival
Variety is the word that defines this music festival! Find string orchestra, jazz, brass, and even Opera concerts, featuring the best up and coming performers. Bar Harbor Music FestivalVarious Locations Bar Harbor, ME, .
Bates College Dance Festival
This is for people who love dancing, people who like watching others dance and people who’d like to learn how to dance. Find dance shows, workshops, and much more. Bates College Dance FestivalPettigrew Hall Lewiston, ME, .
Boat Building Festival
Build and race your own cardboard boat, then enjoy the music, food, and fun! Boat Building Festival Portland, ME, .
Bowdoin International Music Festival
Get ready, this season is about to kick off a summer with more than 100 concerts in store for all classical music lovers. visit their website for a list of performances. Bowdoin International Music Festival Brunswick, ME, .
Central Maine Egg Festival
This festival offers carnival rides, live music, food, cooking contests and it even comes with an Egg-lympics! Central Maine Egg Festival Pittsfield, ME, .
Fairy Fridays
SEE THIS! I’ve been to this. It was remarkable — and I don’t have any kids! The grounds are beautiful, and expansive — and they had a parade and live music. 10am. Fairy FridaysCoastal Maine Botanical Gardens, Barters Island Road Boothbay, ME, .
Fireworks in the Square
Fireworks every Thursday evening from 6/26 to 8/21! Special display for Independence Day 7/4. Enjoy! Thursdays, 9:45pm. Fireworks in the SquareNext to the pier Old Orchard Beach, ME, .
Friends of Eastern Promenade Concert Series
Thursday will be the first of a series of free weekly outdoor concerts in Portland. I like the sound of that! Friends of Eastern Promenade Concert Series Portland, ME, .
Homecoming & River Driver’s Supper
A book sale, bingo, vendors, and games for kids are just the beginning of the homecoming fun in Lincoln, ME! 4pm. Homecoming & River Driver's SupperLudden Field Lincoln, ME, .
Kingfield Festival Days
I love summer! Maybe because it brings cool festivals like this one on a river in Maine. A parade, games for everyone, live music, contests and much more. Kingfield Festival Days Kingfield, ME, .
Maine Celtic Celebration
How cool! This one features Celtic music, workshops, food, and highland games! Maine Celtic CelebrationBelfast Common & Steamboat Landing Belfast, ME, .
Maine International Film Festival
More than 100 films, during 10 days. It seems you also get the chance to meet some of the director and actors. Maine International Film Festival Waterville, ME, .
Maine Potato Blossom Festival
Farmer Olympics are always fun to watch. I would not miss the fireworks and mashed potato wrestling. Maine Potato Blossom Festival Fort Fairfield, ME, .
Sunset Folk Series
The Ghost of Paul Revere is here! Don’t worry, it’s not a real ghost, it’s a folk band, and they’re kicking off the Sunset Folk Series! Sunset Folk SeriesWestern Prom Portland, ME, .
MollyOckett Days Festival
MollyOckett Days has a little bit of everything! Catch the parade, lobsterbake, fireworks, music, and more! MollyOckett Days Festival Bethel, ME, .
NEMC Pops Concert
It takes a dedicated musician to attend a summer music camp. Hear the sounds of these talented campers’ hard work! NEMC Pops Concert Sidney, ME, .
Pirates of Cobbosseecontee Weekend
This takes place on a campground, so is likely to be small — and maybe just for kids…however, it encourages you to become a pirate and join in challenges and games – and that sounds fun! Pirates of Cobbosseecontee WeekendThe Birches Family Campground Litchfield, ME, .
Summer Concert Series
The best dance hits of all time are promised at this installment of Scarborough’s Summer Concert Series. Get off your seat and on your feet! Summer Concert SeriesMemorial Park, Oak Hill Scarborough, ME, .
Truck and Tractor Meet
It’s all about big, bigger and biggest. Of course we’re talking tractors and trucks here. Come see old and new big machines, the kind that move the Earth. Truck and Tractor MeetOwls Head Transportation Museum Owls Head, ME, .
Waterford World Fair
They claim this is a small fair, but it’s actually well organized and full of fun events. Check it out! Waterford World Fair North Waterford, ME, .
White’s Beach and Campground Bluegrass Fest
Camp for the weekend and listen to Bluegrass! Concert goers even get the beach and grounds to themselves! White's Beach and Campground Bluegrass FestWhite’s Beach and Campground Brunswick, ME, .
Yarmouth Clam Festival
It’s a parade, fireworks, kayak and road races, lots of music, sales, and more! I bet you can find plenty of clams too,. Yarmouth Clam Festival Yarmouth, ME, .
Jericho Plein Air Festival
For this one, artists come outdoors and let you watch them work, all over Jericho. Jericho Plein Air Festival Jericho, VT, .
Solarfest
This has lots of workshops on green topics, plus live music and a festival atmosphere. I wonder if the concerts at night are solar powered. Solarfest Tinmouth, VT, .
Stars and Stripes Festival
The Stars and Stripes Festival features a patriotic parade, 5k, and park dance. Stars and Stripes Festival Lyndonville, VT, .
The Bradford Fair
This festival features tractor and ox pulls, the Meg-a-Truck Challenge, a parade and rides, plus much more. The Bradford Fair Bradford, VT, .
Vermont Cheesemaker’s Festival
Vermont holds the highest number of cheesemakers per capita, so at this festival, you will find lots of delicious cheese! Vermont Cheesemaker's Festival Shelburne, VT, .
Vermont Summer Festival Horse Show
Wow! This is a full six weeks of Top Equestrian Competition! Watch beautiful horses racing and jumping, hit the boutiques, and enjoy a delicious meal. Vermont Summer Festival Horse ShowHarold Beebe Farm East Dorset, VT, .
Outdoor Theatre & More
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Salsa in the ParkBoston, MA

Mondays at 6-9pm.
Blackstone Community Center more
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Sunday Parkland GamesCambridge, MA

Sundays at 3:30-6pm.
The parklands along Memorial Drive near the Weeks Footbridge more
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Charles River Conservancy Parkland GamesAllston, MA

Sundays at 3:30-6pm.
Memorial Drive at JFK Street more
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Jacob’s Pillow “Inside/Out” PerformancesBecket, MA

Wednesdays – Saturdays at 6:15pm.
Henry J. Leir Stage at the breathtaking Marcia and Seymour Simon Performance Space, 413-243-0745. more
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Plays in the Park (for kids)Boston, MA

Fridays at 11:45am and 1:30pm.
Georges Island, 617-223-8666. more
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Free outdoor folk dancingBoston, MA

Tuesdays at 7-9:30pm.
Copley Square more
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Burlington Children’s ShowsBurlington, MA

Mondays 6:30pm on town common, Thursdays 1pm at Simonds Park.
Various, 781-270-1695. more
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Playhouse in the ParkBoston, MA

11am , 6pm.
Shattuck Picnic Grove more
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Apollinaire in the Park presents: The Caucasian Chalk CircleChelsea, MA

7:30pm; Invasion: Wednesday & Saturday; Bocón: Thursday & Sunday.
Mary O’Malley Park, Waterfront, 617-887-2336. more
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Much Ado About Nothing – Adaptation (Brave the Bard)Cambridge, MA

9:30am-3pm.
Various Locations, 617-349-4380. more
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A Midsummer Night’s DreamEaston, MA

7pm.
Borderland State Park, 617-294-9722. more
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Summer Children’s ShowsNorth Andover, MA

Tues&Thurs 10am.
Town Common more
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Theater on the Green & Family Concerts @ ReadingReading, MA

Kids theatre Wed, 3-4pm.
Bandstand at Memorial Park, 781-942-9075. more
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A Midsummer Night’s DreamBeverly, MA

No time listed.
Beverly, Fall River, and Easton more
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A Midsummer Night’s DreamBeverly, MA

No time listed.
Hale Farm, 617-294-9722. more
M T W R F S S M
A Midsummer Night’s DreamFall River, MA

No time listed.
Fall River Historical Society, 617-294-9722. more
M T W R F S S M
Worcester Shakespeare FestivalWorcester, MA

Thurs-Sat 8pm, Sun 2pm.
Memorical Grove Amphitheatre, Green Hill Park more
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Shakespeare Under the StarsAmherst, MA

7pm; except Aug 17 at 2pm.
The Renaissance Center, 650 East Pleasant St more
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The Complete Works of William ShakespeareLenox, MA

various times.
Tina Packer Playhouse more more
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3rd ThursdaysPittsfield, MA

5pm.
Various Locations, 413-499-9348. more
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Prescott Park Arts FestivalPortsmouth, NH

7pm.
Prescot Park, Marcy St at Mechanic St, 603-436-2848. more
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Momentum Theatre TroupeNew London, NH

7pm.
Town Commons more
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Momentum Theatre TroupeLebanon, NH

7pm.
Colburn Park more
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Summer Theatre Festival at Waveny ParkCanaan, CT

Outdoors. Mostly 8pm, but some daytimes too. Different plays, all under an open air tent theatre. This year: South Pacific, Grease, The Little Mermaid, The Cat in the Hat and Pinkalicious! Call for exact dates/performances.
Waveny Park, 203-966-4634. more
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Family CampfiresFranklin, CT

7pm.
Blue Slope, 138 Blue Hill Road, 860-642-6413. more more
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Ocean Beach Park Classic Car Cruise NightNew London, CT

Mondays at 6pm.
Ocean Beach Park more
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Fireworks In The SquareOld Orchard Beach, ME

Thursdays at 9:45pm approx.
The Pier, 2 Old Orchard St more
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Shakespeare in the ParkKennebunk, ME

7-9:30pm.
Lafayette Park, Storer St, 646-360-3260. more more
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Shakespeare Comes to Fort KnoxBrewer, ME

Julius Caesar runs July 17-20 and July 24-27 in Indian Trail Park in Brewer. It then moves to Fort Knox July 31-Aug. 3.
Indian Trail Park and Fort Knox more
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Momentum Theatre TroupeWoodstock, VT

7pm.
United Universalist Church more
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Outdoor Movie
 Outdoor Movies – click map above to set region Mon 7/14 Tue 7/15 Wed 7/16 Thu 7/17 Fri 7/18 Sat 7/19 Sun 7/20 Mon 7/21
Screen on the GreenCambridge, MA

Wednesdays at 7pm.
Various parks, 617-349-6200. more
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WBZ Free Friday FlicksBoston, MA

Fridays at various times.
Various Locations, 617-787-7200. more
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Summer in the City at the Boston Harbor HotelBoston, MA

Fridays at various times.
70 Rowes Wharf, 617-439-7000. more more
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Burlington Family Movies on the CommonBurlington, MA

Wednesdays; movies start at dusk.
Town Common more
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Movie Nights at the BeachRevere, MA

Thursdays (except 6/27), movies at dusk.
Revere Beach, 781-286-8190. more
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Movies in the ParksBoston, MA

Sundays at dusk.
Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park, 718-639-6002. more
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Magic 106.7 Family Film FestivalBoston, MA

Saturdays ; no time listed yet.
South garden at the Prudential Center more
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SomerMovie FeastSomerville, MA

Thursdays at just after sunset.
Seven Hills Park, 617-666-3311. more
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Christopher Columbus Park Sunday Night MoviesBoston, MA

Sundays at dusk.
Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park, 718-639-6002. more
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Winthrop Movies in the ParkWinthrop, MA

various times.
Ingleside Park, 617-846-8243. more
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Screen on the GreenCambridge, MA

Wednesdays at 7pm.
various locations more
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Summer Concerts on the CommonNorwood, MA

Sundays at 7-9pm.
Town Common more
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Movie at the BeachLittleton, MA

Thursday at 8:30pm.
Long Lake Beach, 22 Town Road, 978-540-2490. more more
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Salem Movie in the ParkSalem, MA

Saturdays at dusk.
Various parks more
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Movies at Lynch ParkBeverly, MA

Sundays (except 8/9); various time.
Lynch Park more
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Movies at Hingham ShipyardHingham, MA

Thursday Nights at Dusk.
Hingham Shipyard more
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Movies in the ParkMarion, MA

Wednesdays ; times vary between 7:45 and 8:45.
Island Wharf more
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Worcester Film Works Summer Movies at the OvalWorcester, MA

Thursdays; no time listed yet.
Worcester Common Oval, 455 Main Street more
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Easthampton Arts in the ParkEasthampton, MA

Fridays (except 7/19) at 6:30-8pm.
Millside Park, 2 Ferry St, (413) 529-1440. more
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Outdoor Movies at Clapp ParkPittsfield, MA

Fridays at 8:30pm; (raindate: 8/8 – 8/15).
Clapp Park, West Housatonic Street, 499-9370. more
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Summer Movies SeriesGreenfield, MA

Saturdays; Time:TBD.
The Energy Park more
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Movies in the ParkGardner, MA

Fridays at 8pm.
Monument park, 978-632-1900. more
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Movies on the BlockProvidence, RI

Thursdays at 7:30pm.
Westminster St at Union St more
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Newport FilmNewport, RI

Various Times.
more
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Movies on the beachWesterly, RI

Tuesdays at 8:30pm.
Atlantic Beach Park, 401-596-7761 or 401-348-2597. more
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Movies in the ParkWolfeboro, NH

Fridays (except 7/5) at various times.
Foss Field (On Soccer Field by Back Bay) more more
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Movies on the GreenNorth Conway, NH

Tuesdays at various times.
Settlers Green Outlet, Rt 16, 603-356-7031 x10. more
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Monday Night Movies on the BeachHampton Beach, NH

Mondays at dusk.
near the playground more
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Summer Movies at Bauer ParkMadison, CT

Fridays (1/18, 8/1) at dusk.
Bauer Park more
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Friday Night Movies, Rocky HillRocky Hill, CT

Fridays at 6:30-8:30pm.
Veterans Memorial Amphitheater (Back of Elm Ridge Park) more
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Beach Blanket Movie at SunsetNew London, CT

sunset.
more
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Summer Outdoor MoviesNorwalk, CT

Saturdays at 6pm.
Shady Beach more
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Family Movie and Picnic NightsGreenwich, CT

Mondays (picnic: 6:30pm; movie: 7:45pm).
Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic Center, 203-622-7814, 203-622-6472. more
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Beach Blanket Movie NightsNew London, CT

Tuesday nights; not free.
Hygenic Art Park, 79 Bank St, 860-443-8001. more more
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Friday FlixNew Haven, CT

Fridays at 2-3:30pm.
, 203-946-6768. more
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Ben & Jerry’s Summer Movie FestivalWaterbury, VT

dusk.
1281 Waterbury-Stowe Rd, 802-862-9620. more
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Splash TheaterKillington, VT

Wednesdays at 7pm.
Johnson Recreation Center Pool more
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Boston’s concert season is rocking this year! Some of the concerts in Boston you can get tickets to online include John Legend at the Blue Hills Bank Pavilion, Fleetwood Mac, teen superstar Justin Bieber and even Tom Petty at Fenway Park. Boston seems to always have lots of events going on, even stuff for the kids like Disney on Ice Frozen at the Fleet Center.

Outdoor Concerts
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Downtown Boston Brass strolling musiciansBoston, MA

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 12nn-2pm.
Downtown Crossing more more
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Club Passim Summer Concert SeriesCambridge, MA

Thursdays at 1pm.
47 Palmer St. more
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3rd. ThursdaysPittsfield, MA

5-8pm.
Downtown, North St more
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WODS Summer Concert SeriesBoston, MA

TBA for MAY.
Hatch Shell, Esplanade more
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Summer Music Series in Norman Leventhal ParkBoston, MA

Tuesdays and Thursdays 12nn-2pm.
Post Office Square, 617-482-2139. more
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Kendall Square Concert SeriesCambridge, MA

12-1:30pm.
North Plaza, 300 Athenaeum Street, 617 577-7354. more
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Concerts in the Courtyard at Boston Public LibraryBoston, MA

Wednesdays at 6pm & Fridays at 12:30pm.
Central Library in Copley Square, 617-536-5400. more
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Titus Sparrow Park Summer Concert SeriesBoston, MA

Wednesdays at 6:30pm.
Titus Sparrow Park, South End, 617-918-5289. more
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Summer in the City Entertainment at Boston Harbor HotelBoston, MA

6-10pm.
Rowes Wharf, Boston Harbor Hotel more
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Boston Harbor Island Jazz SundaysBoston, MA

1pm.
Spectacle Island, 617-223-8108. more
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Berklee Jazz on Spectacle IslandBoston, MA

1pm.
Spectacle Island, 617-223-8108. more
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Burlington Summer ConcertsBurlington, MA

Tuesdays at 6:30pm.
Town Common more
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Summer Concert Series at DedhamDedham, MA

7pm.
Endicott Estate Lawn, 781-329-9118. more
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Circle the SquareMedford, MA

Thursdays at 4pm.
Medford Square more
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Summer Concerts at The Greenway SessionsBoston, MA

Fridays at 6pm.
Various locations more
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Summer Music and Movies SeriesJamaica Plain, MA

Sundays at 6pm.
Pinebank, Jamaica Pond more
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Heritage Festivals / Dancing in the ParkNewton, MA

Sundays at 6:30pm (HF); Wednesdays at 7pm (DP).
Various more
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Reading “Touch of Class” Family ConcertsReading, MA

Sundays at various times.
Town Hall Common more
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Emerald Necklace Conservancy Summer SundaysJamaica Plain, MA

Sundays at 6pm.
Pinebank, Jamaica Pond more
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Medford Family Network’s Wrights Pond Family ConcertsMedford, MA

Tuesdays at 5:30pm.
Wright’s Pond more
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ParkARTS Citywide Neighborhood ConcertsBoston, MA

Thursdays (except 8/3); 7pm.
Various more more
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Wright’s Pond Family ConcertsMedford, MA

Tuesdays at 5:30pm.
Wright’s Pond more
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Summer Sunset Concert SeriesCanton, MA

Tuesdays at 7-9pm.
The Village Shoppes Canton, 95 Washington St more
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Wright’s Pond Family ConcertsMedford, MA

Tuesdays at 5:30pm.
Wright’s Pond more
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Summer Concert Series at CantonCanton, MA

Wednesdays at 6:30pm.
Canton High School, 781-821-5030. more
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Brookline Summer Concert SeriesBrookline, MA

Wednesdays at 6pm.
Emerson Park more
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Tito Puente Latin Music SeriesBoston, MA

Thusdays at 7pm.
Various locations more
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Sunday Concert Series at RevereRevere, MA

Sundays at 6pm.
American Legion lawn, 281 Broadway more
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Landmarks Orchestra Summer ConcertsBoston, MA

7-9pm.
At the Hatch Shell more
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Summer Concerts at Charlestown Navy YardCharlestown, MA

6pm.
Charlestown Navy Yard more
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Arts on the Arcade Concert SeriesBoston, MA

Fridays in July and August; 11am.
Samuel Adams Park, Faneuil Hall more
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Dorothy Curran Concert SeriesBoston, MA

Wednesdays at 7pm.
City Hall Plaza more more
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Hudson Summer Concerts – Wood ParkHudson, MA

Wednesdays at 6-9pm.
Wood Park, Park Street more
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Hopkinton Concerts on the CommonHopkinton, MA

Sundays at 5-7pm.
Town Common more
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Concerts on the Green, FraminghamFramingham, MA

Fridays at 6:30-8:30pm.
Village Green at Framingham Center, 508-532-5960 ask for “Building Services”-. more
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Summer Concerts on the Common, NorwoodNorwood, MA

2014:Sundays at 7pm.
Town Common, Washington St & Nahatan St more
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Lexington Bicentennial Band Summer Concert SeriesLexington, MA

7:15pm.
Hastings Park Bandstand, Worthen Road at Old Mass Ave, 781-862-0500 x707. more
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Wellesley’s Free Concert SeriesWellesley, MA

Wednesdays; no time listed.
Town Hall Green, 781-235-2370. more
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Dover Summer Concert SeriesDover, MA

Tuesdays at 7-8pm.
Dover Town Common more
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Summer Concert Series at SudburySudbury, MA

Mondays at 7pm.
Haskell Field, 979-639-2356. more
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Town of Lincoln Summer ConcertsLincoln, MA

Wednesdays at 6-8:30pm.
, 781-259-0784. more
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Concerts on the CommonFitchburg, MA

Thursdays at 7:30pm ; no performance on 7/24.
Upper Common more
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Art in the Parks, NeedhamNeedham, MA

Thursdays at 7pm.
Memorial Park, 781-455-7521. more
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Hudson Summer Concerts – Cellucci ParkHudson, MA

Thursdays 12pm.
Cellucci Park, 37 South Street more
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Summer Concert SeriesLexington, MA

Fridays at 6:30pm to dusk.
Lexington Visitors Center, 1875 Massachusetts Ave., 781-862-2480-. more
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Concerts on the Common at BedfordBedford, MA

Thursdays at 7pm.
Town Common more
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Outdoor Concert at the Sampas PavillionLowell, MA

Mondays 7pm.
Sampas Pavilion more
M M
Summer Concerts on the Common at BillericaBillerica, MA

Tuesdays at 7pm.
Town Common, 978-671-0921. more
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Summer Band Concerts & Children’s ShowsNorth Andover, MA

Sundays at 6pm.
Town Common more
S
Concerts on the CommonWilmington, MA

Wednesdays at 6:30-8pm.
Town Common more
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Sunday Concerts in the ShellBeverly, MA

Sundays at 6-8pm.
Lynch Park more
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Music In Masconomo Park Summer Concert SeriesManchester, MA

2014:Tuesdays at 6-8pm.
Masconomo Park more
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Sundays in Patton ParkHamilton, MA

5-7pm.
Patton Park, Rt 1A, 978-468-4818. more
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Lowell Summer Music SeriesLowell, MA

7:30pm (except 7/25 – 7/27 at various times; 9/6 at 10am).
Boarding House Park more
S
Concerts on the CommonBeverly, MA

Sundays at 6-8pm.
Beverly Common more
S
Summer Beach ConcertsLynn, MA

Thursdays (except 7/26) ; 6-8pm except 7/3: 7-9pm.
Red Rock Park on the beach at Lynn Shore Drive. more
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Marblehead Festival of Arts Performing Arts at Crocker ParkMarblehead, MA

various artist at various times.
Marblehead Harbor, 11 Front Street more
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SurfSide Live! with FireworksSalisbury, MA

Saturdays at 7:30pm.
Salisbury Beach Center, 3 Broadway Street more
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Topsfield Concerts on the CommonTopsfield, MA

Sundays 4-6pm.
Town Common more
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Summer Concert Series at DanversDanvers, MA

6pm.
Danvers Rotary Pavilion, 978-777-0001 x3094. more
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North Reading Concert/BBQ SeriesNorth Reading, MA

Wednesdays at 5-8pm.
Ipswich River Park more
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Castle Hill Summer Picnic ConcertsIpswich, MA

7pm.
Castle Hill, 978-356-4351 x4015. more
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Summer Concert Series at PeabodySalem, MA

3pm.
15 Peabody Street more
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Gloucester Block PartyGloucester, MA

Saturdays at 6pm.
Main Street, from Pleasant to Washington, Email: glostablockpahty@gmail.com. more
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Concerts at the ShellSalem, MA

Tuesdays at 7-9pm.
Salem Willows more
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Summer Concert Series at Soule HomesteadMiddleboro, MA

Saturdays at 6pm.
46 Soule Street more
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Evenings Under the StarsHingham, MA

Saturdays at 7pm. Not free.
Carr Amphitheater, One Conservatory Drive more
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Summer Concerts at WeymouthWeymouth, MA

Thursdays at 6:30pm.
Ralph Talbot Amphitheatre, next to Town Hall more
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Summer Concert Series at Marshfield- “FinalizingMarshfield, MA

Sundays at 6pm.
Town Green or Proprietors Green more
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Summer Concert Series at DartmouthDartmouth, MA

6:30-8:30pm.
Apponagansett Park more
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Foxboro Jaycees ConcertsFoxboro, MA

Thursdays, except 6/11; 7-9pm.
Foxboro Common more
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Westport Rivers Winery Concert SeriesWestport, MA

6-8pm.
417 Hixbridge Rd, 508-636-3423. more
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Musical Mondays at FeatherstoneMartha’s Vinyard, MA

Mondays at 6:30pm.
Featherstone more
M M
Sharon Bands Summer Concert SeriesSharon, MA

Various times.
Various Locations more
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Concerts on the Common at MansfieldMansfield, MA

Wednesdays at 7pm.
South Common more
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Hopedale Summer Band Concert SeriesHopedale, MA

Wednesdays at 7-9pm.
Hopedale Town Park Bandstand, 508-473-8439. more
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Grille on the HillWorcester, MA

Thursday at 6 – 8pm.
Worcester Common, 508-799-1400 x3. more
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Sterling Summer ConcertsSterling, MA

Mondays and Wednesdays at 6-8pm.
Memorial Park more
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Alternatives’ Summer Concert SeriesWhitinsville, MA

Thursdays at 6-8pm.
Alternatives’ Whitin Mill Plaza, 50 Douglas Road, 508-266-6502. more
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MA Symphony Orchestra Summer Family ConcertWorcester, MA

Various evening times.
Various Locations more
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Family Concert Series at West SpringfieldWest Springfield, MA

7-8:30pm.
Various more
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Sunday Night Concerts at WestfieldWestfield, MA

Sundays at 6-8pm.
Stanley Park more
S
Musical Moments In Amelia’s GardenWestfield, MA

Tuesdays at 6:30pm.
21 South Broad Street more
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Easthampton Arts in the ParkEasthampton, MA

Fridays 6:30-8pm.
Millside Park, 2 Ferry St more
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Sunday Night ConcertsWestfield, MA

6-8pm.
Beveridge Pavilion Annex, 413-568-9312 x100. more
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Concerts at Windsor LakeNorth Adams, MA

Wednesdays at 6:30pm.
Windsor Lake, 413-664-6180. more
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Concerts at the ClarkWilliamstown, MA

Tuesdays at 6pm (except 8/3, Sunday at 2pm).
225 South St., 413-458-2303. more
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Look Park ConcertsFlorence, MA

2014:Tuesdays at 10am.
Pines Theater, Look Park, 413-584-5457. more
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Summer of Love ConcertsOnset, MA

Wednesdays at 6:30pm.
Onset Bandshell more more
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Summer Concert Series – OstervilleOsterville, MA

Thursdays at 6-7pm.
Library Lawn more
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TDBank Summer Concerts- YarmouthWest Yarmouth, MA

Mondays at 6-7:30pm.
Bandstand at Parkers River Beach on South Shore Drive, 508-778-1008. more
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TDBank Summer Concerts – DennisDennis, MA

Fridays at 6-7:30pm.
Village Green more
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TDBank Summer Concerts – HarwichHarwich, MA

Mondays at 6-7:30pm.
Brooks Park Band Stand, Harwich Center, Oak St, 508-432-3622. more
M M
TDBank Summer Concerts – HyannisHyannis, MA

Tue 6-7:30pm.
Aselton Park more
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TDBank Summer Concerts – ChathamChatham, MA

Wednesdays at 6-7:30pm.
Kate Gould Park more
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Concerts in the Park at Buzzards BayBuzzards Bay, MA

Thursdays at 6:30-8:30pm.
Buzzards Bay Park at the Gazebo more
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TDBank Summer Concerts – MashpeeMashpee, MA

Thursdays at 6:30-7:30pm.
Mashpee Commons more
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TDBank Summer Concerts – Dennis PortSouth Yarmouth, MA

Fridays at 6-7:30pm.
Village Green more
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TDBank Summer Concerts – FalmouthFalmouth, MA

Fridays at 6-7:30pm.
Peg Noonan Park, Main St, 508-362-0066. more
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TDBank Summer Concerts – OrleansOrleans, MA

Thursdays 6-7:30pm.
Nauset Beach more
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Sundown Concerts at Fruitland MuseumsHarvard, MA

Thursdays at 7:15pm.
102 Prospect Hill Road, 978-456-3924. more
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Concerts in the ParksGardner, MA

Saturdays at 6pm.
Monument Park more
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Library Summer Concert SeriesProvidence, RI

Starts July 8th.
Knight Memorial Library, 275 Elmwood Avenue, 401-467-2700. more
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Newport Music SeriesNewport, RI

Different times, venues and $.
more
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Friday Night Concert SeriesProvidence, RI

Fridays 7:30pm.
Waterplace Park more
F
North Kingstown Concert SeriesNorth Kingstown, RI

Tuesdays 7pm.
Various more more
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Monday Night Summer Concerts at Marina ParkSouth Kingstown, RI

Mondays at 6:30pm.
Marina Park more
M M
Concerts under the ElmsProvidence, RI

Thursdays at 6:30pm.
John Brown House Museum more
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Concerts Under the ElmsProvidence, RI

Thursdays at 6:30pm.
John Brown House Museum more
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Family Night Concert SeriesNewport, RI

Tuesdays at 6pm.
Easton’s Beach, 401-845-5810. more
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Free Sunday Summer Concert SeriesSouth Kingstown, RI

2014:Sundays 6-7:30pm.
Village Green more
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Summer Concerts at the GazeboNarragansett, RI

Fridays at 6pm.
Gazebo more
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Summer Concert SeriesJamestown, RI

Sundays at 6:30-8pm.
Memorial Square, 401-423-7260. more
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Conventry Summer Night Concert SeriesCoventry, RI

Sundays at 6pm.
Paine Field, 1277 Main St more
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City Hall Concert SeriesPawtucket, RI

Sundays at 6pm.
City Hall Ampitheatre more
S
Blues on the Beach & Monday Night JamsWesterly, RI

Wenesdays & Mondays at 6pm.
Westerly Town Beach, 365 Atlantic Avenue more
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Summer Concert Series at Warwick, RIWarwick, RI

Wednesdays (except 8/2) at 6:30-8pm.
Various parks, 401-738-2000 x6504. more
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Wakefield Concert Band Concert SeriesSouth Kingstown, RI

2014:Mondays at 6:30-7:30pm.
Marina Park more
M M
Music All Around Town at Cranston, RICranston, RI

6:30pm.
William Hall Library, 1825 Broad St more
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Slater Park Concert SeriesPawtucket, RI

6pm.
Slater Park more
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Waterville Concert SeriesWaterville Valley, NH

Various times.
Various more
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Merrimack Concert AssociationMerrimack, NH

Wednesdays at 6:30-8:30pm except 7/3.
Abbie Griffin Park Bandstand more
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Haddad Bandstand Concerts on Sargent CommonNew London, NH

No time listed.
Whipple Memorial Town Hall, 603-526-4821. more
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Concert Series on the GreenAmherst, NH

Tuesdays at 7pm.
Village Green more
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Henniker Summer Concert SeriesHenniker, NH

2014:Every Tuesday night at 7pm with a BONUS concert on THURSDAY JULY 17th AT 7:30pm.
Bandstand, Community Park, Main St. more
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Saint-Gaudens Summer Concert SeriesCornish, NH

Sundays at 2pm.
Little Studio, Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site more
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Summer in the Street – PortsmouthPortsmouth, NH

5-9:30pm.
Pleasant Street more more
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New Boston CONCERT on the CommonGoffstown, NH

Tuesdays at 6-8pm.
more
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Canobie Talent Search at Canobie Lake ParkSalem, NH

no time listed.
Canobie Lake Park, 603.893.3506. more
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Bandstand ConcertsHampton Falls, NH

Wednesdays (except 9/1) at various times.
Town Common more more more
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River House Restaurant Concert SeriesPortsmouth, NH

7pm.
Prescot Park, Marcy St at Mechanic St, 603-436-2848. more
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Friends of Stark Park Concert SeriesManchester, NH

Sundays 2-4pm.
more
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Mondays on Lebanon CommonLebanon, NH

Mondays at 7pm.
Colburn Park more
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The Summer Music Series at The Governor’s InnRochester, NH

various times.
Rochester Common, 603-332-4120. more
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Sounds on the Souhegan Summer Concert SeriesMilford, NH

Wednesdays at 7-8:30pm.
Emerson Park more
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Savina Hartwell Memorial Free Summer ConcertTilton, NH

Sundays at 6-8:30pm.
Tilton lsland Park, 603-286-3000. more
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Cochecho Arts FestivalDover, NH

various times.
Henry Law Park more more
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Sea Shell Stage at Hampton BeachHampton Beach, NH

Everyday at 7pm.
more
M T W R F S S M
Summer Concert SeriesHancock, NH

Thursdays at 7-8:30pm.
Gazebo, 603-525-4441. more
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Music by the Sea Outdoor Concert SeriesRye, NH

Thursdays at 6pm.
Seacoast Science Center, Rt 1A more
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Field of Dreams ConcertsSalem, NH

Thursdays at 6:30pm & Saturdays at 2pm.
Field of Dreams more
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Arts Jubilee at Cranmore ResortNorth Conway, NH

Thursdays at various times.
Cranmore Ski Resort more
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Bedford’s Family Cultural SeriesBedford, NH

Tuesdays at 7pm.
Performance Stage (Pool Complex), 603-472-5242. more
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Ocean Beach Park Music SeriesNew London, CT

Variety of cruise nights, magic, live music.
Ocean Beach Park more
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Music on the GreenSouthington, CT

Wednesdays at 7-9pm.
Downtown Southington more
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Summer Concerts at the Sherman Green GazeboFairfield, CT

various times.
Sherman Green Gazebo more
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Music Under the StarsNorth Haven, CT

Tuesdays at 7pm.
North Haven Town Green, 203-331-4120. more
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Bloomfield Summer Concerts on the GreenBloomfield, CT

Thursdays at 7pm.
Bloomfield Town Hall Green, 860-243-2923. more more
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West Haven Summer ConcertsWest Haven, CT

Fridays 7-9pm.
Old Grove Park / West Haven Green more
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Cocktails with the WhalesMystic, CT

6-8pm.
55 Coogan Blvd, 860-572-5955 ext- 520. more
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City Center Concerts on the GreenDanbury, CT

No time listed.
CityCenter more
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Manchster Bandshell SeriesManchester, CT

7pm.
more
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Music Under the StarsNorth Haven, CT

Tuesdays at 7pm.
Town Green more
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Summer Concerts at TrumbullTrumbull, CT

Tuesdays at 7pm.
Town Hall Gazebo more
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Summer Concert Series at TorringtonTorrington, CT

Tuesdays and Fridays at 7pm except for 8/16 (Saturday).
Coe Memorial Park, Civic Center, 860-489-2274. more
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Summer SoundWaves Concert SeriesGroton, CT

Thursday at 6 – 8pm.
Esker Point Beach more
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Summer Nights by Harbor Lights Concert SeriesMilford, CT

Fridays at 7pm.
Rotary Pavilion at Fowler Field, 203-878-0681. more more
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Summer Concert Series at ThomastonThomaston, CT

Mondays at 7pm.
Seth Thomas Park, South Main St more more
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Norwalk Parks Concert ScheduleNorwalk, CT

Fridays at 7pm.
Calf Pasture Beach, 203-854-7806. more
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Summer Concert Series at the Veterans Memorial ParkWatertown, CT

Wednesdays at 7pm.
Veterans’ Memorial Park, 570 Nova Scotia Hill Road more
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Branford Jazz on the Green SeriesBranford, CT

Thursdays at 6:30pm.
Branford Town Green more
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Summer Concert Series at Unionville, CTUnionville, CT

Thursdays at 7pm.
Alice Clover Pinney Park, School St more
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Summer Concert Series at the Mill Pond Park GazeboNewington, CT

Thursdays and Fridays at 6:30pm.
Mill Pond Park more
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Summer Concert at Dickinson ParkNewtown, CT

Tuesdays at 12:30pm.
Dickinson Memorial Park more more
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Summer Concert SeriesRocky Hill, CT

Thursdays (except 8/6) at 6:30-8:30pm.
Veterans Memorial Amphitheater, Elm Ridge Park, 860-258-2772. more
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Town Band ConcertsGlastonbury, CT

Sundays at 7pm.
Hubbard Green more
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Summer Music FestivalNew Britain, CT

7pm.
Walnut Hill Park, Darius Miller Memorial Band Shell more
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Levitt PavilionWestport, CT

7:00pm.
40 Jesup Road more
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Woodbridge Summer Concert SeriesWoodbridge, CT

6-8pm.
Gazebo, 4 Meetinghouse Lane more
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Summer Concert Series at BristolBristol, CT

Tuesdays at 7-8:30pm.
Rockwell Park more
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Hamden Summer Concert SeriesHamden, CT

Fridays at 7:30pm.
Torn Center Park more
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Hamden Art Commission Free Summer Concert SeriesHamden, CT

Fridays at 7:30pm.
Town Center Park at Meadowbrook, 2761 Dixwell Ave, 203-287-2546. more
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Summer Music SundaysMystic, CT

Sundays at 5pm.
more
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Glastonbury Riverfront Music FestivalGlastonbury, CT

7-9pm.
Riverfront Park more
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Twilight TunesWallingford, CT

Wednesday at 7-9pm.
Wallingford Parade Grounds more
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Summer “Best Bet” Music FestivalGlastonbury, CT

Wednesdays at 7-8:30pm.
Field behind the Riverfront Community Center on Welles Street more
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Summer Concert Series at Greenwich, CTGreenwich, CT

204: Wednesdays at 7:15-8:45pm.
Roger Sherman Baldwin Park, 203-861-6100. more
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Concert on the Green at Windsor, CTWindsor, CT

Thursdays at 7-9pm.
Town Green more
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Summer Fun Free Concerts at MCCMansfield, CT

Thursdays at 6:30.
Community Center Green more
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Guilford Savings Bank Concert SeriesClinton, CT

Thursdays at 6:30-8pm.
Pierson School, Route 1., (860) 669-3889. more
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Concerts in the ParkEast Hartford, CT

Thursdays at 6pm.
Town Green, 1047 Main St more
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Davis Park Concert SeriesKillingly, CT

Thursdays at 6pm.
Davis Park more
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Kennebunk Weekly Concerts in the ParkKennebunk, ME

Wednesdays 6:30-7:30pm.
Lafayette Park, Storer St. more
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Summer Concerts at Norcross PointWinthrop, ME

no time listed yet.
Off Bowdoin/Memorial more
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Yarmouth Summer Art SeriesYarmouth, ME

Wednesdays at 6pm ; raindate is Thursday.
Royal River Park more more
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Summer Concert Series at Wells Harbor ParkWells, ME

Saturdays at 6:30pm.
Wells Harbor Park more
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Poland Spring Annual Summer Concert SeriesPoland Spring, ME

Mondays (except 8/26) at 7pm.
37 Preservation Way more
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Mill Creek Park Summer ConcertsSouth Portland, ME

Wednesdays at 6:30pm.
Mill Creek Park, 207-767-7650. more
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Summer in the Parks ConcertsPortland, ME

Wed.: Western Prom Park & Thurs.: Deering Oaks Park & Fort Sumner Park ; various times.
Western Prom Park (mostly) more
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Waterfront ConcertsBangor, ME

various times.
Bangor Waterfront Pavilion more
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Enosburgh Town Band TuesdaysEnosburgh, VT

Tuesdays at 7:30-8:30pm.
Lincoln park more
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Island Pond’s Friday Night LiveIsland Pond, VT

6-10pm.
Pavilion Park more
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