Events INSIDER: July 28 - Aug 5, 2014

Events INSIDER: July 28 – Aug 5, 2014

07/28/14 by Johnny Monsarrat

Johnny’s Picks

Dancing in the Parks – Cruzamente

This week, dance in the park to a fresh Cape Verdean beat from a live, all-female band. Newton, MA, Wed 7/30.more

Map, Compass and Survival

Learn how to use a map to wander the wilderness (and survive). As for me, I’ll use the GPS in my mobile phone. Westminster, MA, Sat 8/2.more

Battle of the Arts & Summer Art Fest

At this one, the best art wins cash! Kids and adults alike make everything from chalk art to group murals! Boston, MA, Sat 8/2.more

Tutto Italiano at Larz Anderson Museum

Mamma mia! @larzanderson is having an Italian car and motorcycle day, with prizes, face painting, music, food, and more! Brookline, MA, Sun 8/3.more

Civil War Day Living History Tour

See the civil war through the eyes of a captured Confederate doctor who spent the Civil War treating soldiers from both sides in this reenactment! Boston, MA, Sun 8/3.more

WBZ Free Friday Flicks

Outdoor movie screenings at the Hatch Shell. Now that’s cool! This week: Men in Black III. Boston, MA, Fri 8/1.more

Homemade Boat Race

Build a boat, then race with it. Just make sure it doesn’t have any holes! Provincetown, MA, Mon 7/28.more

Race of the Century: Horses, Cars, and Airplanes

Trust me: SEE THIS! They’ll race horses, old-timey cars, and old-timey airplanes! (All the old-timey horses are dead.). Stow, MA, Sun 7/27–Mon 7/28.more

Pittsfield NH Rotary Hot Air Balloon Rally

Take to the skies in a hot air balloon or a helicopter, or stay grounded and enjoy the carnival rides and games, pancake breakfast, and live music! Pittsfield, MA, Fri 8/1–Sun 8/3.more

New England Haunter’s Gathering

Is it Halloween all the time in your brain? This convention is for people who run ‘haunts’, private homes for trick-or-treating that go all-out with special effects. Manchester, NH, Sat 8/2.more

Yankee Homecoming Festival

Check out the battle of the bands, brewfest, historic tours, and much more at this Yankee Homecoming Festival! Newburyport, MA, Sun 7/27–Sat 8/2.more

Beverly Homecoming Days

Multiple events run during this festival. Includes lobster boat races, softball games, concerts a lip syncing extravaganza! Beverly, MA, Fri 8/1–Sun 8/10.more

Salem Heritage Days

Salem Heritage Days continue, with ice cream, a street fair, and a car show. Come celebrate the past and present of this well known city! Salem, MA, Fri 8/1–Sun 8/10.more

Firemen’s Muster at Salem Willows

Firemen’s musters are always fun. Which stream will hold out the longest? Find out at the Salem Willows. Salem, MA, Sat 8/2.more

Family Day at Roger Williams Park Zoo

Meet some of the zoo’s many residents in the morning and enjoy a special lunch, then continue to explore on your own! Providence, RI, Fri 8/1.more

Feast of the Blessed Sacrement (Portuguese)

Normally a gigantic festival anyway, for it’s 100th year, this Feast of the Blessed Sacrement is pulling out ALL the stops. Tons of music, food, and activities including a carnival and 5k. New Bedford, MA, Thu 7/31–Sun 8/3.more

Southcoast Toy and Comic Festival

Action figures are not dolls. Action figures are not dolls. I keep telling myself that. This should be an interesting convention full of comics and ‘not dolls’. Fairhaven, MA, Sat 8/2.more

Lizzie Borden Museum Annual Re-enactment

In this very unique event, the Lizzie Borden museum will ‘re-enact’ the horrible murder (or maybe just the trial?) for which it is named. Reenacting an unsolved, famous crime should make for an interesting day. Fall River, MA, Mon 8/4.more

Redcoats & Rebels

Trust me: SEE THIS! The largest military re-enactment in New England, covers 300 years of history and takes place at my favorite re-enactment museum. I’ve seen it and it’s HIGHLY recommended! They’ll have a parade, fife & drum, camp cooking, cannon demo, and kids activities. Sturbridge, MA, Sat 8/2–Sun 8/3.more

Jacob’s Pillow Inside/Out Performances

Here is a night of jazz and musical theater dancing that is part of the Jacob’s Pillow Dance Inside/Out extravaganza. Becket, MA, Sat 8/2.more

Find 16 New England Regions on Twitter

Hey! I’ve split my Twitter feed into 17 regions so that you can REALLY get just the events close to home, or pick what you like. Please check it out and add me to a ‘Twitter list’ too (google it). All Over, , Wed 1/1–Mon 12/1.more

Outdoor concerts!

Events Insider keeps track of all the outdoor concerts in New England. This is where you find the places and events you cannot miss.To see them, go to Events INSIDER, select your region on the map, and then scroll all the way to the bottom. more

Outdoor movies!

Nobody lists more outdoor movies in New England! I track 97 different series with more than 400 shows, and most of them are free! To see them, go to Events INSIDER, select your region on the map, and then scroll all the way to the bottom. more

Outdoor Theatre!

I list more outdoor theatre than anyone else in New England! I track 75 performance series. That’s more than 600 shows, some of which are free! To see them, go to Events INSIDER, select your region on the map, and then scroll all the way to the bottom to see them. more

South Delta Aquarids Meteor Shower

There are only 9 major meteor showers a year, but if you discount the ones that are too cold to watch, or that are cloudy you are left with few opportunities! Here is one. All Over, , Mon 7/28–Wed 7/30.more

Events INSIDER Corn Maze Guide

I also track 42 cornfield mazes in New England, many of which have events at night! To see them, go to Events INSIDER, select your region on the map, and then scroll all the way to the bottom. more

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! All Over, , Fri 6/27–Fri 8/29.more

Boom Town Festival

Four nights of fun musical performances are the highlight of the Boom Town Festival. Turn it up! Cambridge, MA, Mon 7/28–Thu 7/31.more

Adult Learn-to-Ride Clinic

This one is all about women helping women. Meet up with a group of volunteers and bike enthuiasts and get ready to ride. Perfect for beginners or those who haven’t biked in years. 2014:6-8pm. Roxbury Crossing, MA, Tue 7/29.more

Find Waldo Local Fte

Where’s Waldo? Right here in Brookline, of course! Dress the part or just put your eyes to the test. Fun! 3-5pm. Brookline, MA, Thu 7/31.more

Beacon Hill Walking Tour

This a walking tour around Beacon Hill full of stories, beautiful landscapes and structures, and tons of history. Boston, MA, Fri 8/1.more

Country Night

Come dressed as a cowboy or girl and ride the mechanical bull, or go country karaoke all night long! Boston, MA, Sat 8/2.more

Arts Affair at Marina Bay

Get to know South Shore artists and their works of art as you wander around Marina Bay. There will be demonstations as well, get inspired! Quincy, MA, Sat 8/2–Sun 8/3.more

Greenway Truck & Tractor Day

Play around and climb through the vehicles used to maintain the Greenway. Just don’t let them make you do all the hard work. Boston, MA, Tue 8/5.more

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. Boston, MA, Tue 7/1–Tue 8/26.more

Free Fun Friday!

Free Fun Friday comes to The Discovery Museum this week! Expect lots of fun activities and perhaps a line to get in. Acton, MA, Fri 8/1.more

Pan Mass Challenge

Registration is closed, but you can still support everyone riding their bicycle for charity from Sturbridge or Wellesley to Provincetown, for cancer research. That is a seriously long bike ride. All Over, , Sat 8/2–Sun 8/3.more

Huggins Hospital Street Fair

This fair is organized by a hospital. It has rides, food, games and more, and it raises money for better patient care. Way to go! Wolfeboro, NH, Fri 8/1–Sat 8/2.more

Chocolate & Jazz Festival

Identify the many different candy bars presented at their guessing contest. Eat tons of chocolate and enjoy live music and fireworks too! Waterville Valley, NH, Sat 8/2.more

Conway Scenic Railroad’s Birthday Celebration

Celebrate Conway Scenic Railroad’s 40th birthday! After your train ride, enjoy the party with face painting, balloons, entertainment, and cake! North Conway, NH, Mon 8/4.more

New Hampshire Hunter Education Field Day

Hunters will learn all the ropes first, then travel to the gun range for some real target practice. That’s educated shooting! Seabrook, NH, Sat 8/2.more

New England Authors Expo

Spend an afternoon getting to know local New England authors, illustrators, publishers, and more! Danvers, MA, Wed 7/30.more

Salem Maritime Festival

Featuring harbor cruises, boat tours, live music and kids activities, the Salem Maritime Festival is a day full of fun. Salem, MA, Sat 8/2.more

Party on the Block

Eat food you can walk around with, and enjoy the live music at this block party. It’s outdoors! Beverly, MA, Sat 8/2.more

Bridge and Back 10K

Run all the way to the bridge and back, and Tavern in the Square will have a great party with food and fun waiting when you return! Salem, MA, Sun 8/3.more

Shelter to Showpiece House Tour

Tour the historic houses at the Peabody Essex Museum. They hold 300 years of history. Free to Salem residents! Salem, MA, Tue 8/5–Sun 8/10.more

Mass. State Chili Cook Off & Family Fun Day

Oh Mass State Chili Cookoff, you had me at Mass State Chili Cookoff. YUM!!! CHILI! Winchendon, MA, Sat 8/2.more

Turners Falls Block Party

The Pocumtuck Homelands Festival and Turners Falls Block Party are working together this year for a day full of community, history, and fun! Turners Falls, MA, Sat 8/2.more

Vietnam History Day

Learn all about the history of the Vietnam War at Battleship Cove. Kids can even make their own helicopter and helmet! Fall River, MA, Sat 8/2.more

Wheels For Warriors Car, Motorcycle & Truck Show

Calling all classic cars, motorcycles, and wreckers! Compete for a trophy, or just come out for a fun day and support the Wounded Warriors project! 9am-4pm. Raynham, MA, Sun 8/3.more

Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival

This indoor / outdoor festival draws the best dance performances from around the world. This one will stay around all summer so it’s more like a venue’s performance season. Becket, MA, Sat 6/14–Sun 8/24.more

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. Amherst, MA, Sat 7/5–Sun 8/3.more

Art Picnic

Come watch artists transform ordinary picnic tables into works of art that will bring new life to a Springfield landmark! Springfield, MA, Mon 8/4–Fri 8/15.more

Worcester Restaurant Week

Although this event is purely commercial — not an arts event — here’s your chance to play Big Moneybucks by eating cheap at a fancy shmancy restaurant! Worcester, MA, Mon 8/4–Sat 8/16.more

Falcon Ridge Folk Festival

This Folk Festival is so massive, I consider it a New England must-see even though it’s just over the border in New York! Egremont, MA, Fri 8/1–Sun 8/3.more

Adams Fair

This major agricultural fest includes plenty of animals and agricultural fun, there will also be live music and knife throwing! Adams, MA, Fri 8/1–Sun 8/3.more

August First Fridays Artswalk

Spend August’s first Friday exploring more than a dozen art shows and more, all in downtown Pittsfield. Pittsfield, MA, Fri 8/1.more

Cape Cod Canal Centennial Celebration

It’s the Cape Cod Canal’s centennial celebration! Check out the fireworks, tug boat parade, historical tours, and activities for the kids. All Over, , Fri 7/25–Tue 7/29.more

Woods Hole Film Festival

Cape Cod can be excused for having a film festival in the summer. Because when else would you go there? They’ll have panels, workshops, and music, not just sitting in the dark in a movie theatre. Woods Hole, MA, Sat 7/26–Sat 8/2.more

Family Pride Week

This week of family fun promises an amazing week full of great conversations, dancing, games and so much more with LGBTQ parents, children, families, and friends. Provincetown, MA, Sat 7/26–Sat 8/2.more

Whale Week

Step inside a life sized right whale! You can also attend workshops and lectures, enter the homemade boat race, and more! Provincetown, MA, Mon 7/28–Thu 7/31.more

Evening Canoe Trip – Twilight

Paddle through Wellfleet’s freshwater ponds as the stars and moon rise. Beautiful! Wellfleet, MA, Tue 7/29.more

Kayak Trip

Relax and paddle around in Pleasant Bay, discovering the winding tidal rivers, quiet bays, and scenic marshes of Cape Cod. This is a guided tour, led by a professional. Orleans, MA, Wed 7/30.more

Racing Yacht Extravaganza!

Make your own wooden model racing yacht, then test it out in the harbor and maybe even race others! Hyannis, MA, Thu 7/31.more

Joe Cronin Memorial Fishing Tournament for the Jimmy Fund

Fireboat rides, face painting, a cookout and buffet, plus a magic show and some great fishing. Fun! Osterville, MA, Fri 8/1.more

Onset Blues Festival

Feeling blue is not allowed at this fest. It’s a whole day of the best blues bands around, and that’s pretty cool. Onset, MA, Sat 8/2.more

Blueberry Day

Blueberries are cool. This event has lots of deserts with them, plus a demonstration with a King Arthur Cookbook author, for free! 10am-4pm. Sandwich, MA, Sat 8/2.more

Hidden Hollow Birthday Party

It’s the Hidden Hollow’s 4th birthday, and they’re celebrating with a special performance and activities, and cake too! Sandwich, MA, Sun 8/3.more

Martha’s Vineyard African-American Film Festival

This film festival celebrates African Americans in roles on screen and behind the scenes, with features, documentaries, and short films from around the world. Vineyard Haven, MA, Tue 8/5–Sat 8/9.more

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. Providence, RI, Wed 6/25–Fri 8/1.more

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! Providence, RI, Sun 7/6–Sat 8/23.more

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! Westerly, RI, Tue 7/8–Tue 8/19.more

Kingston Chamber Music Festival

It’s a series of chamber concerts presenting the work of great composers from the past, performed by music legends side by side with up and comers. Kingston, RI, Wed 7/23–Sun 8/3.more

Newport BridgeFest

Concerts, a soiree, and a jazz supper club are some of the highlights of this festival with many free events! Newport, RI, Mon 7/28–Thu 7/31.more

The Blue Series: A Day in the Life of an Endangered Whale Art Exhibit

It’s not easy being a whale these days. Come learn about the gentle giants of the sea through this collection of paintings. Bristol, RI, Wed 7/30.more

Charlestown Seafood Festival

This food festival includes a carnival, a car show, bungee jumping, and live outdoor music! And of course, lots of seafood. Charlestown, RI, Fri 8/1–Sun 8/3.more

Newport Jazz Festival (JVC Jazz Festival)

Enjoy 3 days of music at Fort Adams State Park. With 45 performers on three stages, this one is sure to be a blast! Newport, RI, Fri 8/1–Sun 8/3.more

Public Stargazing

WHAT? These guys stay open until dawn! Stargazing events are cool, and people attending are friendly. Charlestown, RI, Fri 8/1.more

Sunset Paddle – Wickford

Sunset paddles are relaxing and fun. Here’s one in Wickford you can enjoy, all ability levels welcome. North Kingstown, RI, Fri 8/1.more

Block Island Triathlon

Triathletes, unite! The rest of us can just…. well, watch. It’s Block Island so it will be fun either way! Block Island, RI, Sat 8/2.more

South County Antique Auto Show

South County Antique Auto Show is back! More than 100 cars are usually on display, plus food and music! South Kingstown, RI, Sat 8/2.more

Classic Car Show

OK, it’s a classic car show, at the beach. Which rides will drive off in victory? Bristol, RI, Sun 8/3.more

Rhode Island International Film Festival

This is the largest film festival in Rhode Island, with plenty of social events, talks with actors and directors, and of course, screenings! Providence, RI, Tue 8/5–Sun 8/10.more

Performance

Speakeasy Circus at OBERON

We’ve given the Boston Circus Guild a 5-star rating more than once! See this amazing show at OBERON. Cambridge, MA, Fri 6/27–Sat 8/30.more

Review: Her Aching Heart

In this two-woman show, passion flies to the wind in this fun and racy romance novel come to life. Click for our review! Cambridge, MA, Mon 7/14–Sun 8/10.more

Shakespeare on the Common: Twelfth Night

There is no reason not to come out for this free outdoor Shakespeare performance of Twelfth Night. Not even one! Boston, MA, Wed 7/23–Sun 8/10.more

Review: Creative License – A New Musical

Don’t doubt the power of art, friendship, and a good class of scotch. See for yourself at Creative License! Somerville, MA, Thu 7/24–Sat 8/2.more

Review: Wonder of the World

Are you ready for a moving and hilarious adventure? Wonder of the World will take theater-goers to the brink when it opens on Thursday. Watertown, MA, Thu 7/24–Sat 8/9.more

Translations by Brian Friel

This production is an interesting look at British-Irish history and love set in Ireland. Country, identity, and love…now that’s drama. Boston, MA, Sat 8/2–Sun 8/17.more

Shakespeare Company’s Julius Caesar

Here’s more outdoor Shakespeare for theater lovers, with open seating and the classic story of Julius Caesar. Et tu, Brutus? Amherst, MA, Wed 7/30.more

Travel

Potato and Corn Festival

Celebrate potatoes and corn with carnival rides, wheelbarrow races, tractor pulls, and (not potato) pie eating contests. Plus, it’s free! North Branford, CT, Thu 7/31–Sun 8/3.more

Egg Drop

This one is cool! Come up with a design that prevents an egg from breaking when dropped from twenty feet, and give it a try. Windsor Locks, CT, Thu 7/31–Sun 8/3.more

Moby-Dick Marathon

See a renactor portray Herman Melville! It takes 24 hours, and they read Moby Dick from start to end. Celebrate the author’s birthday after with, of course, a big white cake! Mystic, CT, Thu 7/31–Fri 8/1.more

Orange Fireman’s Carnival

These firemen don’t just serve up a kiddie carnival. There will be fireworks, lots of fun, and a well-known raffle with lots of prizes! Orange, CT, Thu 7/31–Sun 8/3.more

Windham 4-H Fair

This fair has a Gymkhana show and many animal exhibits. Also, tractor pulls and plenty of food available. Windham, CT, Fri 8/1–Sun 8/3.more

Taste of the Caribbean and Jerk Festival

A festival with jerks! Who woulda thought. Oh, wait, it’s a Caribbean festival with great food, music, and culture. That’s much better! Hartford, CT, Sat 8/2.more

Lyman Orchards Sunflower Field Maze

Did you say SUNFLOWER maze? Get me there!! It even benefits a children’s charity. Also, hot-air balloon rides on 8/9 and 8/10. Middlefield, CT, Sat 8/2–Sun 8/24.more

Stonington Village Fair

Find fair games, food and pottery tents, a used book sale with some real gems, and lots of artisan wares. Stonington, CT, Sat 8/2.more

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! Errol, NH, Fri 7/11–Sun 8/10.more

Cheshire Fair

At the Cheshire Fair, women hurl skillets and draft horses have a pulling free-for-all, plus lots more including agricultural events and lots of family fun. Swanzey, NH, Wed 7/30–Sun 8/3.more

Pemi Bluegrass Festival

The Pemi Bluegrass Festival has prepared a great lineup this year. Camping chores pass quickly when you don’t want to miss a note! Thornton, NH, Thu 7/31–Sun 8/3.more

Hospital Days

The nice thing about Hospital Days is that if you happen to get hurt in the triathalon, watermelon race, at the huge BBQ or on the midway, you’re totally covered! New London, NH, Thu 7/31–Sun 8/3.more

Freedom Old Home Week

Ever built a cardboat boat? Give it a try at this festival that also has mountain hikes, luncheons and a 5K race. Freedom, NH, Fri 8/1–Sun 8/10.more

Shrek the Musical

Check out Shrek the Musical, live on stage at Prescott Park! Definitely a fun one for families. Portsmouth, NH, Fri 8/1.more

Adventure Photography Tour

Take this Adventure Photography Tour on Mt. Washington at sunrise, midday, or sunset! That means lots of great pictures. Gorham, NH, Fri 8/1.more

Walk with Washington

This is a historical walking tour in Portsmouth, following the footsteps of George Washington. Those are pretty good footsteps to follow in! Portsmouth, NH, Fri 8/1.more

Mad River Endurafest and Chocolate Fest

Run, swim, and ride your way to victory during one of the five races that make up the Endurafest! Waterville Valley, NH, Sat 8/2–Sun 8/3.more

Covered Bridge Dance

What do we have here? It’s an Old Fashioned Block Party at an old fashioned covered bridge. Dance under the stars, or under the bridge… your call. Jackson, NH, Sat 8/2.more

Farm Feast Breakfast and Open House

It’s not just an all-you-can-eat breakfast, it’s an all-you-should-eat feast! After eating there will be free tours of the grounds, too. Dorchester, NH, Sun 8/3.more

Lobster Feed and Foot Stompin

An amazing dinner featuring lobster, steak and steamers plus live music and a fun atmosphere. Sounds like a foot stompin good time! Pittsburg, NH, Sat 8/9.more

Alive at Five Concerts

It’s hard to feel alive at 5pm sometimes. This free outdoor concert at Monument Square is here to help! Portland, ME, Thu 7/31.more

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. Old Orchard Beach, ME, Thu 6/26–Thu 8/21.more

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. Brunswick, ME, Sat 6/28–Sat 8/9.more

Atlantic Music Festival

Atlantic Music Festival gathers hundreds of musicians, new and established. This sounds like fun! Waterville, ME, Mon 7/7–Sun 8/3.more

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. Lewiston, ME, Tue 7/8–Wed 7/30.more

Northern Maine Fair

Here’s a family-friendly fair that has rides, exhibits, horse and tractor pulling, and a demolition derby, sure to be a smash! Presque Isle, ME, Fri 7/25–Sat 8/2.more

Bangor State Fair

There will be lots of emu races, carnival rides and games, fireworks, live music, and lots of 4-H fun at the Bangor State Fair! Bangor, ME, Fri 7/25–Sun 8/3.more

York Days and Lighting of the Nubble

This festival includes a craft fair, road race, softball tournament, and the lighting of the Nubble (lighthouse), to celebrate Christmas in July. York, ME, Sat 7/26–Sun 8/3.more

Schoodic Arts Festival

If it counts as art, it will probably be part of this festival. Corn husk dolls, artisan bread baking, theater and games are just the beginning. Winter Harbor, ME, Mon 7/28–Sun 8/10.more

Skowhegan RiverFest

This multi-day festival has BBQ and a lobster bake, live music, an antique bed race, and fireworks plus much more! Skowhegan, ME, Tue 7/29–Sun 8/3.more

Maine Lobster Festival

Nearly 4 hours from Boston you’ll find five days of lobsters, live music and so much more. Sunday is Family Fun Day – get in for free! Rockland, ME, Wed 7/30–Sun 8/3.more

Monmouth Fair

This one is ‘A little fair with a lotta pull!’ While it may be small, it puts a big focus on family fun and all things agriculture. Monmouth, ME, Thu 7/31–Sun 8/3.more

Redneck Olympics, Pig Roast, and Music Festival

OMG! I love this festival with a bonfire, lawn mower races, redneck torch race, and more! This is the only wet t-shirt contest I’ve ever seen listed in New England. So basically, boobies. I think I’m against that? Not boobies, the mixing of a family festival with boobies. Well, they’re rednecks, so I’m sure it’s tasteful. Hebron, ME, Thu 7/31–Sun 8/3.more

Andover Olde Home Days Celebration

There’s something for everyone at this festival, including live music, a car show, a parade and a fireman’s muster. Andover, ME, Fri 8/1–Sun 8/3.more

Wilton Blueberry Festival

The Blueberry Festival is back, with sixty unique events full of fun for the whole family like fireboat rides, face painting, a chicken BBQ and a 5k. Wilton, ME, Fri 8/1–Sat 8/2.more

Country Fest

Folk, bluegrass and Country playing nice together at this music festival. Oh, and it’s outdoors! Litchfield, ME, Fri 8/1–Sun 8/3.more

Illumination Night at Old Orchard Beach

This one starts with a strawberry shortcake fest, then things get serious with the a concert and the annual ‘walkabout’ with great night lighting. Old Orchard Beach, ME, Sat 8/2.more

Annual Carrabassett Festival

This festival has lots of art and music, plus disc golf and radio controlled airplaines, wagon rides, and fireworks! Carrabassett Valley, ME, Sat 8/2.more

Northeast HarborFest

This is a boat show, and also an artwork contest, open to the public at the newly-renovated Northeast Harbor marina waterfront. Mount Desert, ME, Sat 8/2–Sun 8/3.more

Back to the Past with Scribner’s Mills

Find blacksmiths pounding metal, antique engines running and Belgian horse rides at America’s only surviving industrial sash sawmill site! Harrison, ME, Sat 8/2–Sun 8/3.more

Wonderland Tea Party

This party has tea and crumpets as well as fun Alice in Wonderland themed games that both adults and children will enjoy! Bowdoinham, ME, Sun 8/3.more

Topsham Fair

This festival features a demolition derby, fireworks, and someone called Amazing Lou. Plus dozens more fun activities! Topsham, ME, Tue 8/5–Sun 8/10.more

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. East Dorset, VT, Wed 7/2–Sun 8/10.more

Deerfield Valley Blueberry Festival

This is the blue version of the berries festival. Find a car show, a parade, games for kids, jam making workshops and more! Oh, blueberries too! Wilmington, VT, Fri 7/25–Sun 8/3.more

Phlox Festival

Enjoy garden tours, cutflower displays and Phlox in bloom, all at this 1940’s nursery and greenhouse. East Hardwick, VT, Sun 7/27–Sun 8/10.more

Franklin County Field Days

This one has all the agricultural standards like animals and antique tractors, and then some, like a Texas Hold ’em Tournament and the intriguing Ms. Woodchuck Alternative Beauty contest. Highgate, VT, Thu 7/31–Sun 8/3.more

Festival of Fools

So, if I come to this festival, that makes me a fool? Nah, it’s pure fun and theatrical performances! Burlington, VT, Fri 8/1–Sun 8/3.more

Explore a Shipwreck Without Getting Wet

Is it magic? No, you use a Remotely Operated Vehicle to explore historic shipwrecks, so you don’t get wet at all! Cool! Burlington, VT, Sat 8/2.more

Dragon Boat Festival

What? Dragon boats don’t spit fire? I guess they don’t eat people either. Make sure not to miss the fast-paced Dragon Derby! Burlington, VT, Sun 8/3.more

Antique Tractor Day – Billings Farm & Museum

It’s all about tractors made between 1930 and 1960. Wagon rides, ice cream making, and lots of kids activities make this a fun one! Woodstock, VT, Sun 8/3.more

Addison Country Fair & Field Days

Check out Vermont’s largest agricultural fair and enjoy the children’s barnyard, kiddie rides, crafts, live entertainment, midway and parade! New Haven, VT, Tue 8/5–Sat 8/9.more

Outdoor Theatre & More

Outdoor Theatre & More – click map above to set region	Mon 7/28	Tue 7/29	Wed 7/30	Thu 7/31	Fri 8/1	Sat 8/2	Sun 8/3	Mon 8/4
Salsa in the ParkBoston, MA Mondays at 6-9pm. Blackstone Community Center	M							M
Sunday Parkland GamesCambridge, MA Sundays at 3:30-6pm. The parklands along Memorial Drive near the Weeks Footbridge							S
Charles River Conservancy Parkland GamesAllston, MA Sundays at 3:30-6pm. Memorial Drive at JFK Street							S
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.			W	R	F	S
Plays in the Park (for kids)Boston, MA Fridays at 11:45am and 1:30pm. Georges Island, 617-223-8666.					F
Free outdoor folk dancingBoston, MA Tuesdays at 7-9:30pm. Copley Square		T
Shakespeare on the Common: Twelfth NightBoston, MA Tuesdays thru Saturdays @ 8pm; Sundays @ 7pm; Matinee: Saturday, July 26th @ 3pm. Parkman Bandstand, Boston Common		T	W	R	F	S	S
Commonwealth Shakepeare (Boston Common)Boston, MA Fridays (8/1, 8/8) ; Saturday (8/9) & Sunday (8/10). Parkman Bandstand, Boston Common					F
Burlington Children’s ShowsBurlington, MA Mondays 6:30pm on town common, Thursdays 1pm at Simonds Park. Various, 781-270-1695.	M			R				M
Playhouse in the ParkBoston, MA 11am , 6pm. Shattuck Picnic Grove		T
Commonwealth Shakepeare CompanyBoston, MA 8pm; Aug 1 until 10 – 5:30pm. Georges Island	M	T	W	R	F	S	S	M
Much Ado About Nothing – Adaptation (Brave the Bard)Cambridge, MA 9:30am-3pm. Various Locations, 617-349-4380.	M	T	W	R	F
Summer Children’s ShowsNorth Andover, MA Tues&Thurs 10am. Town Common		T		R
Theater on the Green & Family Concerts @ ReadingReading, MA Kids theatre Wed, 3-4pm. Bandstand at Memorial Park, 781-942-9075.			W
Outdoor Stage for Families & ChildrenVineyard Haven, MA Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays at 5pm. Tisbury Amphitheater, State Road, 508-693-6450.				R	F	S
Worcester Shakespeare FestivalWorcester, MA Thurs-Sat 8pm, Sun 2pm. Memorical Grove Amphitheatre, Green Hill Park				R	F	S	S
Shakespeare Under the StarsAmherst, MA 7pm; except Aug 17 at 2pm. The Renaissance Center, 650 East Pleasant St			W	R	F	S	S
The Complete Works of William ShakespeareLenox, MA various times. Tina Packer Playhouse				R
Shakespeare in the ParkWesterly, RI Tuesdays to Sundays at 8:00 pm until August 17th. Wilcox Park, 401-596-7909.			W	R	F	S	S
One-act WednesdaysNewport, RI 7pm.			W
Prescott Park Arts FestivalPortsmouth, NH 7pm. Prescot Park, Marcy St at Mechanic St, 603-436-2848.			W
Momentum Theatre TroupeNew London, NH 7pm. Town Commons	S		W				S
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.	S			W	R	F	S
Family CampfiresFranklin, CT 7pm. Blue Slope, 138 Blue Hill Road, 860-642-6413.					R
Ocean Beach Park Classic Car Cruise NightNew London, CT Mondays at 6pm. Ocean Beach Park	M							M
Fireworks In The SquareOld Orchard Beach, ME Thursdays at 9:45pm approx. The Pier, 2 Old Orchard St				R
Shakespeare in the ParkKennebunk, ME 7-9:30pm. Lafayette Park, Storer St, 646-360-3260.			W	R	F	S
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				R	F	S	S
Momentum Theatre TroupeWoodstock, VT 7pm. United Universalist Church	S		W				S

Outdoor Movies

Outdoor Movies – click map above to set region	Mon 7/28	Tue 7/29	Wed 7/30	Thu 7/31	Fri 8/1	Sat 8/2	Sun 8/3	Mon 8/4
Screen on the GreenCambridge, MA Wednesdays at 7pm. Various parks, 617-349-6200.			W
WBZ Free Friday FlicksBoston, MA Fridays at various times. Various Locations, 617-787-7200.					F
Summer in the City at the Boston Harbor HotelBoston, MA Fridays at various times. 70 Rowes Wharf, 617-439-7000.					F
Burlington Family Movies on the CommonBurlington, MA Wednesdays; movies start at dusk. Town Common			W
Movie Nights at the BeachRevere, MA Thursdays (except 6/27), movies at dusk. Revere Beach, 781-286-8190.				R
Movies in the ParksBoston, MA Sundays at dusk. Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park, 718-639-6002.							S
Magic 106.7 Family Film FestivalBoston, MA Saturdays ; no time listed yet. South garden at the Prudential Center						S
SomerMovie FeastSomerville, MA Thursdays at just after sunset. Seven Hills Park, 617-666-3311.				R
Family Movie ManiaWoburn, MA Tuesdays at dusk. Library Park		T
Christopher Columbus Park Sunday Night MoviesBoston, MA Sundays at dusk. Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park, 718-639-6002.							S
Winthrop Movies in the ParkWinthrop, MA various times. Ingleside Park, 617-846-8243.						S
Family Night & Outdoor MovieWoburn, MA Tuesdays at Dusk. Library Park		T
Mayor Walsh’s Movie NightBoston, MA Various days at 7:45pm. Various parks, 617-635-4505.								M
Summer in the HighlandsNewton Highlands, MA Fridays and Sundays; various times.					F		S
Movies in the ParkWinthrop, MA Saturdays at dusk. Ingleside Park, 617-846-8243.						S
Movies at the MansionWaltham, MA Thursday at 8:30pm. , Lyman Estate, 185 Lyman St.				R
Screen on the GreenCambridge, MA Wednesdays at 7pm. various locations			W
Summer Concerts on the CommonNorwood, MA Sundays at 7-9pm. Town Common							S
Movies at Lynch ParkBeverly, MA Sundays (except 8/9); various time. Lynch Park							S
Movies at Hingham ShipyardHingham, MA Thursday Nights at Dusk. Hingham Shipyard				R
Movies in the ParkMarion, MA Wednesdays ; times vary between 7:45 and 8:45. Island Wharf			W
Easthampton Arts in the ParkEasthampton, MA Fridays (except 7/19) at 6:30-8pm. Millside Park, 2 Ferry St, (413) 529-1440.					F
Outdoor Movies at Clapp ParkPittsfield, MA Fridays at 8:30pm; (raindate: 8/8 – 8/15). Clapp Park, West Housatonic Street, 499-9370.					F
Summer Movies SeriesGreenfield, MA Saturdays; Time:TBD. The Energy Park						S
Movies in the ParkGardner, MA Fridays at 8pm. Monument park, 978-632-1900.					F
Movies on the BlockProvidence, RI Thursdays at 7:30pm. Westminster St at Union St				R
Movies on the beachWesterly, RI Tuesdays at 8:30pm. Atlantic Beach Park, 401-596-7761 or 401-348-2597.		T
Movie Nights at Marina ParkSouth Kingstown, RI Fridays at 8:15pm. Marina Park					F
Movies in the ParkWolfeboro, NH Fridays (except 7/5) at various times. Foss Field (On Soccer Field by Back Bay)					F
Movies on the GreenNorth Conway, NH Tuesdays at various times. Settlers Green Outlet, Rt 16, 603-356-7031 x10.		T
Monday Night Movies on the BeachHampton Beach, NH Mondays at dusk. near the playground	M							M
Dive-In MovieNashua, NH Mondays at 8pm. Centennial Pool / Crown Hill Pool								M
Summer Movies at Bauer ParkMadison, CT Fridays (1/18, 8/1) at dusk. Bauer Park					F
Friday Night Movies, Rocky HillRocky Hill, CT Fridays at 6:30-8:30pm. Veterans Memorial Amphitheater (Back of Elm Ridge Park)					F
Beach Blanket Movie at SunsetNew London, CT sunset.		T
Summer Outdoor MoviesNorwalk, CT Saturdays at 6pm. Shady Beach						S
Beach Blanket Movie NightsNew London, CT Tuesday nights; not free. Hygenic Art Park, 79 Bank St, 860-443-8001.		T
Friday FlixNew Haven, CT Fridays at 2-3:30pm. , 203-946-6768.					F
Ben & Jerry’s Summer Movie FestivalWaterbury, VT dusk. 1281 Waterbury-Stowe Rd, 802-862-9620.						S
Splash TheaterKillington, VT Wednesdays at 7pm. Johnson Recreation Center Pool			W

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

Outdoor Music – click map above to set region	Mon 7/28	Tue 7/29	Wed 7/30	Thu 7/31	Fri 8/1	Sat 8/2	Sun 8/3	Mon 8/4
Downtown Boston Brass strolling musiciansBoston, MA Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 12nn-2pm. Downtown Crossing			T	W		F
Club Passim Summer Concert SeriesCambridge, MA Thursdays at 1pm. 47 Palmer St.				R
WODS Summer Concert SeriesBoston, MA TBA for MAY. Hatch Shell, Esplanade			W
Summer Music Series in Norman Leventhal ParkBoston, MA Tuesdays and Thursdays 12nn-2pm. Post Office Square, 617-482-2139.		T		R
Kendall Square Concert SeriesCambridge, MA 12-1:30pm. North Plaza, 300 Athenaeum Street, 617 577-7354.		T		R
Concerts in the Courtyard at Boston Public LibraryBoston, MA Wednesdays at 6pm & Fridays at 12:30pm. Central Library in Copley Square, 617-536-5400.			W		F
Titus Sparrow Park Summer Concert SeriesBoston, MA Wednesdays at 6:30pm. Titus Sparrow Park, South End, 617-918-5289.			W
Summer in the City Entertainment at Boston Harbor HotelBoston, MA 6-10pm. Rowes Wharf, Boston Harbor Hotel	M	T	W	R	F	S	S	M
Boston Harbor Island Jazz SundaysBoston, MA 1pm. Spectacle Island, 617-223-8108.							S
Berklee Jazz on Spectacle IslandBoston, MA 1pm. Spectacle Island, 617-223-8108.							S
Burlington Summer ConcertsBurlington, MA Tuesdays at 6:30pm. Town Common		T
Summer Concert Series at DedhamDedham, MA 7pm. Endicott Estate Lawn, 781-329-9118.			W
Summer Concerts at The Greenway SessionsBoston, MA Fridays at 6pm. Various locations					F
MFA Concerts in the CourtyardBoston, MA 7:30pm. Museum of Fine Arts, 617-369-3189.			W
Horn Pond Summer Concert SeriesWoburn, MA Fridays at 6-8pm. Ice House Park, Sturgis Street, 781-935-2244.					F
Heritage Festivals / Dancing in the ParkNewton, MA Sundays at 6:30pm (HF); Wednesdays at 7pm (DP). Various			W
Reading “Touch of Class” Family ConcertsReading, MA Sundays at various times. Town Hall Common							S
Medford Family Network’s Wrights Pond Family ConcertsMedford, MA Tuesdays at 5:30pm. Wright’s Pond		T
ParkARTS Citywide Neighborhood ConcertsBoston, MA Thursdays (except 8/3); 7pm. Various				R			S
Wright’s Pond Family ConcertsMedford, MA Tuesdays at 5:30pm. Wright’s Pond		T
Summer Sunset Concert SeriesCanton, MA Tuesdays at 7-9pm. The Village Shoppes Canton, 95 Washington St		T
Wright’s Pond Family ConcertsMedford, MA Tuesdays at 5:30pm. Wright’s Pond		T
Summer Concert Series at CantonCanton, MA Wednesdays at 6:30pm. Canton High School, 781-821-5030.			W
Brookline Summer Concert SeriesBrookline, MA Wednesdays at 6pm. Emerson Park			W
Tito Puente Latin Music SeriesBoston, MA Thusdays at 7pm. Various locations				R
Landmarks Orchestra Summer ConcertsBoston, MA 7-9pm. At the Hatch Shell			W
Summer Concerts at Charlestown Navy YardCharlestown, MA 6pm. Charlestown Navy Yard				R
Arts on the Arcade Concert SeriesBoston, MA Fridays in July and August; 11am. Samuel Adams Park, Faneuil Hall					F
Dorothy Curran Concert SeriesBoston, MA Wednesdays at 7pm. City Hall Plaza			W
Hudson Summer Concerts – Wood ParkHudson, MA Wednesdays at 6-9pm. Wood Park, Park Street			W
Hopkinton Concerts on the CommonHopkinton, MA Sundays at 5-7pm. Town Common							S
Concerts on the Green, FraminghamFramingham, MA Fridays at 6:30-8:30pm. Village Green at Framingham Center, 508-532-5960 ask for “Building Services”-.					F
Summer Concerts on the Common, NorwoodNorwood, MA 2014:Sundays at 7pm. Town Common, Washington St & Nahatan St							S
Lexington Bicentennial Band Summer Concert SeriesLexington, MA 7:15pm. Hastings Park Bandstand, Worthen Road at Old Mass Ave, 781-862-0500 x707.		T
Wellesley’s Free Concert SeriesWellesley, MA Wednesdays; no time listed. Town Hall Green, 781-235-2370.			W
Dover Summer Concert SeriesDover, MA Tuesdays at 7-8pm. Dover Town Common		T
Summer Concert Series at SudburySudbury, MA Mondays at 7pm. Haskell Field, 979-639-2356.	M							M
Town of Lincoln Summer ConcertsLincoln, MA Wednesdays at 6-8:30pm. , 781-259-0784.			W
Concerts on the CommonFitchburg, MA Thursdays at 7:30pm ; no performance on 7/24. Upper Common				R
Art in the Parks, NeedhamNeedham, MA Thursdays at 7pm. Memorial Park, 781-455-7521.				R
Summer Concert SeriesLexington, MA Fridays at 6:30pm to dusk. Lexington Visitors Center, 1875 Massachusetts Ave., 781-862-2480-.					F
Concerts on the Common at BedfordBedford, MA Thursdays at 7pm. Town Common				R
Outdoor Concert at the Sampas PavillionLowell, MA Mondays 7pm. Sampas Pavilion	M							M
Summer Concerts on the Common at BillericaBillerica, MA Tuesdays at 7pm. Town Common, 978-671-0921.		T
Summer Band Concerts & Children’s ShowsNorth Andover, MA Sundays at 6pm. Town Common							S
Concerts on the CommonWilmington, MA Wednesdays at 6:30-8pm. Town Common			W
Music In Masconomo Park Summer Concert SeriesManchester, MA 2014:Tuesdays at 6-8pm. Masconomo Park		T
Sundays in Patton ParkHamilton, MA 5-7pm. Patton Park, Rt 1A, 978-468-4818.							S
Lowell Summer Music SeriesLowell, MA 7:30pm (except 7/25 – 7/27 at various times; 9/6 at 10am). Boarding House Park						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.				R
Topsfield Concerts on the CommonTopsfield, MA Sundays 4-6pm. Town Common							S
Summer Concert Series at DanversDanvers, MA 6pm. Danvers Rotary Pavilion, 978-777-0001 x3094.	M		W					M
North Reading Concert/BBQ SeriesNorth Reading, MA Wednesdays at 5-8pm. Ipswich River Park			W
Castle Hill Summer Picnic ConcertsIpswich, MA 7pm. Castle Hill, 978-356-4351 x4015.				R
Summer Concert Series at PeabodySalem, MA 3pm. 15 Peabody Street							S
Concerts at the ShellSalem, MA Tuesdays at 7-9pm. Salem Willows		T
Summer Concert Series at Soule HomesteadMiddleboro, MA Saturdays at 6pm. 46 Soule Street						S
The Summer of BrewsterPlymouth, MA Saturdays at 6pm. Hedge House Lawn						S
Acoustic Nights Concert SeriesPlymouth, MA no time listed. Hedge House Lawn						S
Evenings Under the StarsHingham, MA Saturdays at 7pm. Not free. Carr Amphitheater, One Conservatory Drive						S
Summer Concert Series at Marshfield- “FinalizingMarshfield, MA Sundays at 6pm. Town Green or Proprietors Green							S
Summer Concert Series at DartmouthDartmouth, MA 6:30-8:30pm. Apponagansett Park			W
Foxboro Jaycees ConcertsFoxboro, MA Thursdays, except 6/11; 7-9pm. Foxboro Common				R
Westport Rivers Winery Concert SeriesWestport, MA 6-8pm. 417 Hixbridge Rd, 508-636-3423.					F
Musical Mondays at FeatherstoneMartha’s Vinyard, MA Mondays at 6:30pm. Featherstone	M							M
Sharon Bands Summer Concert SeriesSharon, MA Various times. Various Locations							S
Concerts on the Common at MansfieldMansfield, MA Wednesdays at 7pm. South Common			W
Hopedale Summer Band Concert SeriesHopedale, MA Wednesdays at 7-9pm. Hopedale Town Park Bandstand, 508-473-8439.			W
Grille on the HillWorcester, MA Thursday at 6 – 8pm. Worcester Common, 508-799-1400 x3.				R
Sterling Summer ConcertsSterling, MA Mondays and Wednesdays at 6-8pm. Memorial Park	M		W					M
Alternatives’ Summer Concert SeriesWhitinsville, MA Thursdays at 6-8pm. Alternatives’ Whitin Mill Plaza, 50 Douglas Road, 508-266-6502.				R
Family Concert Series at West SpringfieldWest Springfield, MA 7-8:30pm. Various				R
Sunday Night Concerts at WestfieldWestfield, MA Sundays at 6-8pm. Stanley Park							S
Musical Moments In Amelia’s GardenWestfield, MA Tuesdays at 6:30pm. 21 South Broad Street		T
Easthampton Arts in the ParkEasthampton, MA Fridays 6:30-8pm. Millside Park, 2 Ferry St					F
Sunday Night ConcertsWestfield, MA 6-8pm. Beveridge Pavilion Annex, 413-568-9312 x100.							S
Concerts at Windsor LakeNorth Adams, MA Wednesdays at 6:30pm. Windsor Lake, 413-664-6180.			W
Concerts at the ClarkWilliamstown, MA Tuesdays at 6pm (except 8/3, Sunday at 2pm). 225 South St., 413-458-2303.		T					S
Look Park ConcertsFlorence, MA 2014:Tuesdays at 10am. Pines Theater, Look Park, 413-584-5457.		T
Summer of Love ConcertsOnset, MA Wednesdays at 6:30pm. Onset Bandshell			W
Summer Concert Series – OstervilleOsterville, MA Thursdays at 6-7pm. Library Lawn				R
TDBank Summer Concerts- YarmouthWest Yarmouth, MA Mondays at 6-7:30pm. Bandstand at Parkers River Beach on South Shore Drive, 508-778-1008.	M
TDBank Summer Concerts – HarwichHarwich, MA Mondays at 6-7:30pm. Brooks Park Band Stand, Harwich Center, Oak St, 508-432-3622.	M
TDBank Summer Concerts – HyannisHyannis, MA Tue 6-7:30pm. Aselton Park		T
TDBank Summer Concerts – ChathamChatham, MA Wednesdays at 6-7:30pm. Kate Gould Park			W
Concerts in the Park at Buzzards BayBuzzards Bay, MA Thursdays at 6:30-8:30pm. Buzzards Bay Park at the Gazebo				R
TDBank Summer Concerts – MashpeeMashpee, MA Thursdays at 6:30-7:30pm. Mashpee Commons				R
TDBank Summer Concerts – Dennis PortSouth Yarmouth, MA Fridays at 6-7:30pm. Village Green					F
TDBank Summer Concerts – FalmouthFalmouth, MA Fridays at 6-7:30pm. Peg Noonan Park, Main St, 508-362-0066.					F
TDBank Summer Concerts – OrleansOrleans, MA Thursdays 6-7:30pm. Nauset Beach				R
Onset Blues FestivalOnset, MA 11am-9pm. Prospect Park						S
Sundown Concerts at Fruitland MuseumsHarvard, MA Thursdays at 7:15pm. 102 Prospect Hill Road, 978-456-3924.				R
Concerts in the ParksGardner, MA Saturdays at 6pm. Monument Park						S
Library Summer Concert SeriesProvidence, RI Starts July 8th. Knight Memorial Library, 275 Elmwood Avenue, 401-467-2700.		T
Newport Music SeriesNewport, RI Different times, venues and $.					F
Friday Night Concert SeriesProvidence, RI Fridays 7:30pm. Waterplace Park					F
North Kingstown Concert SeriesNorth Kingstown, RI Tuesdays 7pm. Various		T
Monday Night Summer Concerts at Marina ParkSouth Kingstown, RI Mondays at 6:30pm. Marina Park	M							M
Concerts under the ElmsProvidence, RI Thursdays at 6:30pm. John Brown House Museum				R
Concerts Under the ElmsProvidence, RI Thursdays at 6:30pm. John Brown House Museum				R
Family Night Concert SeriesNewport, RI Tuesdays at 6pm. Easton’s Beach, 401-845-5810.		T
Free Sunday Summer Concert SeriesSouth Kingstown, RI 2014:Sundays 6-7:30pm. Village Green							S
Summer Concerts at the GazeboNarragansett, RI Fridays at 6pm. Gazebo					F
Summer Concert SeriesJamestown, RI Sundays at 6:30-8pm. Memorial Square, 401-423-7260.							S
Conventry Summer Night Concert SeriesCoventry, RI Sundays at 6pm. Paine Field, 1277 Main St							S
City Hall Concert SeriesPawtucket, RI Sundays at 6pm. City Hall Ampitheatre							S
Blues on the Beach & Monday Night JamsWesterly, RI Wenesdays & Mondays at 6pm. Westerly Town Beach, 365 Atlantic Avenue	M		W					M
Summer Concert Series at Warwick, RIWarwick, RI Wednesdays (except 8/2) at 6:30-8pm. Various parks, 401-738-2000 x6504.			W			S
Wakefield Concert Band Concert SeriesSouth Kingstown, RI 2014:Mondays at 6:30-7:30pm. Marina Park	M							M
Music All Around Town at Cranston, RICranston, RI 6:30pm. William Hall Library, 1825 Broad St				R
Slater Park Concert SeriesPawtucket, RI 6pm. Slater Park		T
Waterville Concert SeriesWaterville Valley, NH Various times. Various						S
Merrimack Concert AssociationMerrimack, NH Wednesdays at 6:30-8:30pm except 7/3. Abbie Griffin Park Bandstand			W
Concert Series on the GreenAmherst, NH Tuesdays at 7pm. Village Green		T
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.		T
Saint-Gaudens Summer Concert SeriesCornish, NH Sundays at 2pm. Little Studio, Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site							S
Summer in the Street – PortsmouthPortsmouth, NH 5-9:30pm. Pleasant Street						S
New Boston CONCERT on the CommonGoffstown, NH Tuesdays at 6-8pm.		T
Canobie Talent Search at Canobie Lake ParkSalem, NH no time listed. Canobie Lake Park, 603.893.3506.				R
Bandstand ConcertsHampton Falls, NH Wednesdays (except 9/1) at various times. Town Common			W
River House Restaurant Concert SeriesPortsmouth, NH 7pm. Prescot Park, Marcy St at Mechanic St, 603-436-2848.			W
Friends of Stark Park Concert SeriesManchester, NH Sundays 2-4pm.							S
Mondays on Lebanon CommonLebanon, NH Mondays at 7pm. Colburn Park	M							M
The Summer Music Series at The Governor’s InnRochester, NH various times. Rochester Common, 603-332-4120.				R	F	S	S
Sounds on the Souhegan Summer Concert SeriesMilford, NH Wednesdays at 7-8:30pm. Emerson Park			W
Savina Hartwell Memorial Free Summer ConcertTilton, NH Sundays at 6-8:30pm. Tilton lsland Park, 603-286-3000.							S
Cochecho Arts FestivalDover, NH various times. Henry Law Park		T	W		F
Sea Shell Stage at Hampton BeachHampton Beach, NH Everyday at 7pm.	M	T	W	R	F	S	S	M
Summer Concert SeriesHancock, NH Thursdays at 7-8:30pm. Gazebo, 603-525-4441.				R
Music by the Sea Outdoor Concert SeriesRye, NH Thursdays at 6pm. Seacoast Science Center, Rt 1A				R
Field of Dreams ConcertsSalem, NH Thursdays at 6:30pm & Saturdays at 2pm. Field of Dreams				R		S
Arts Jubilee at Cranmore ResortNorth Conway, NH Thursdays at various times. Cranmore Ski Resort				R
Bedford’s Family Cultural SeriesBedford, NH Tuesdays at 7pm. Performance Stage (Pool Complex), 603-472-5242.		T
Ocean Beach Park Music SeriesNew London, CT Variety of cruise nights, magic, live music. Ocean Beach Park	M							M
Music on the GreenSouthington, CT Wednesdays at 7-9pm. Downtown Southington			W
Summer Concerts at the Sherman Green GazeboFairfield, CT various times. Sherman Green Gazebo			W	R			S
Music Under the StarsNorth Haven, CT Tuesdays at 7pm. North Haven Town Green, 203-331-4120.		T
Bloomfield Summer Concerts on the GreenBloomfield, CT Thursdays at 7pm. Bloomfield Town Hall Green, 860-243-2923.				R
West Haven Summer ConcertsWest Haven, CT Fridays 7-9pm. Old Grove Park / West Haven Green					F
City Center Concerts on the GreenDanbury, CT No time listed. CityCenter					F	S
Concerts in the ParkThompson, CT 7-8:30pm. Riverside Park					F
Manchster Bandshell SeriesManchester, CT 7pm.	M		W		F			M
Music Under the StarsNorth Haven, CT Tuesdays at 7pm. Town Green		T
Summer Concerts at TrumbullTrumbull, CT Tuesdays at 7pm. Town Hall Gazebo		T
Summer Concert Series at TorringtonTorrington, CT Tuesdays and Fridays at 7pm except for 8/16 (Saturday). Coe Memorial Park, Civic Center, 860-489-2274.		T			F
Summer SoundWaves Concert SeriesGroton, CT Thursday at 6 – 8pm. Esker Point Beach				R
Summer Nights by Harbor Lights Concert SeriesMilford, CT Fridays at 7pm. Rotary Pavilion at Fowler Field, 203-878-0681.					F
Summer Concert Series at ThomastonThomaston, CT Mondays at 7pm. Seth Thomas Park, South Main St	M							M
Norwalk Parks Concert ScheduleNorwalk, CT Fridays at 7pm. Calf Pasture Beach, 203-854-7806.					F
Summer Concert Series at the Veterans Memorial ParkWatertown, CT Wednesdays at 7pm. Veterans’ Memorial Park, 570 Nova Scotia Hill Road			W
Branford Jazz on the Green SeriesBranford, CT Thursdays at 6:30pm. Branford Town Green				R
Summer Concert Series at Unionville, CTUnionville, CT Thursdays at 7pm. Alice Clover Pinney Park, School St				R
Summer Concert Series at the Mill Pond Park GazeboNewington, CT Thursdays and Fridays at 6:30pm. Mill Pond Park				R
Summer Concert at Dickinson ParkNewtown, CT Tuesdays at 12:30pm. Dickinson Memorial Park		T
Summer Concert SeriesRocky Hill, CT Thursdays (except 8/6) at 6:30-8:30pm. Veterans Memorial Amphitheater, Elm Ridge Park, 860-258-2772.				R
Summer Music FestivalNew Britain, CT 7pm. Walnut Hill Park, Darius Miller Memorial Band Shell	M		W	R				M
Levitt PavilionWestport, CT 7:00pm. 40 Jesup Road		T		R
Woodbridge Summer Concert SeriesWoodbridge, CT 6-8pm. Gazebo, 4 Meetinghouse Lane		T
Summer Concert Series at BristolBristol, CT Tuesdays at 7-8:30pm. Rockwell Park		T
Twilight Concert SeriesNew Haven, CT Tuesdays at Various times. NMS Park of the Arts, 100 Audubon St		T
Summer Music SundaysMystic, CT Sundays at 5pm.							S
Glastonbury Riverfront Music FestivalGlastonbury, CT 7-9pm. Riverfront Park			W
Twilight TunesWallingford, CT Wednesday at 7-9pm. Wallingford Parade Grounds			W
Summer “Best Bet” Music FestivalGlastonbury, CT Wednesdays at 7-8:30pm. Field behind the Riverfront Community Center on Welles Street			W
Summer Concert Series at Greenwich, CTGreenwich, CT 204: Wednesdays at 7:15-8:45pm. Roger Sherman Baldwin Park, 203-861-6100.			W
Concert on the Green at Windsor, CTWindsor, CT Thursdays at 7-9pm. Town Green				R
Summer Fun Free Concerts at MCCMansfield, CT Thursdays at 6:30. Community Center Green				R
Guilford Savings Bank Concert SeriesClinton, CT Thursdays at 6:30-8pm. Pierson School, Route 1., (860) 669-3889.				R
Concerts in the ParkEast Hartford, CT Thursdays at 6pm. Town Green, 1047 Main St				R
Davis Park Concert SeriesKillingly, CT Thursdays at 6pm. Davis Park				R
Kennebunk Weekly Concerts in the ParkKennebunk, ME Wednesdays 6:30-7:30pm. Lafayette Park, Storer St.			W
Summer Concerts at Norcross PointWinthrop, ME no time listed yet. Off Bowdoin/Memorial							S
Yarmouth Summer Art SeriesYarmouth, ME Wednesdays at 6pm ; raindate is Thursday. Royal River Park			W
Summer Concert Series at Wells Harbor ParkWells, ME Saturdays at 6:30pm. Wells Harbor Park						S
Poland Spring Annual Summer Concert SeriesPoland Spring, ME Mondays (except 8/26) at 7pm. 37 Preservation Way	M							M
Mill Creek Park Summer ConcertsSouth Portland, ME Wednesdays at 6:30pm. Mill Creek Park, 207-767-7650.			W
York Beach Concert SeriesYork, ME 7-9pm. Ellis Park, York Beach, 207-363-1040.	M	T	W	R	F	S	S
Summer in the Parks ConcertsPortland, ME Wed.: Western Prom Park & Thurs.: Deering Oaks Park & Fort Sumner Park ; various times. Western Prom Park (mostly)			W	R
L.L. Bean Summer in the Park Concert SeriesFreeport, ME Saturdays (except 7/4) at 7:30pm. Discovery Park						S
Waterfront ConcertsBangor, ME various times. Bangor Waterfront Pavilion							S
Summer Bandstand Concert SeriesBethel, ME 4pm. Bethel Common							S
Enosburgh Town Band TuesdaysEnosburgh, VT Tuesdays at 7:30-8:30pm. Lincoln park		T
Island Pond’s Friday Night LiveIsland Pond, VT 6-10pm. Pavilion Park					F

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