June 14-21, 2011: 2 Ren Faires, 5 Parades, Fireworks, Car & Airplane Shows, Air Guitar, Father’s Day, and Bunker Hill Week
06/13/11 by
Johnny Monsarrat
It’s time for outdoor summer series! As well as outdoor music, I’ll begin to list outdoor theatre shows and outdoor movies as the weather gets warmer. Check out one close to you or make it an excuse to explore New England! They’re really fun. Bring your own blanket and a picnic dinner, or folding chairs and frisbees. I hope you are having an awesome week. Now get out there and do something fun!
-Johnny
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| Wed 6/15Boston MetroFree Movie Previews: Friends with Benefits |
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| You asked for Burlington — you got it! This free movie preview has the same premise as the recent No Strings Attached, starring Mila Kunis and Justin Timberlake. 7pm. Email johnny@eventsINSIDER.com. AMC Burlington 10, Burlington, MA. more |
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| Mon 6/13 – Fri 7/15MaineWhitewater Rafting Tix Giveaway | ||||
| You also asked for more whitewater rafting! I was invited up to Maine for one or two days to do a press review and write all about it. But my car-owning friends are too lame to go. So I’m going to either give one ticket to somebody with a car to drive me, or just give the two tickets to people who will write me a review that’s high-quality. Email johnny@eventsINSIDER.com. Kennebec River, The Forks, ME. more |
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| Sun 5/1 – Mon 10/31New HampshireCanobie Lake Park – tix giveaway |
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| Canobie Lake Park is the 2nd largest amusement park in New England, but in my opinion it’s the best — and not just because I have 2 tickets to give away this week. They’ve just added another roller coaster! Email johnny@eventsINSIDER.com to win. 85 N. Policy Street, Salem, NH.603.893.3506. more |
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| Sat 6/11 – Sun 6/19WorcesterSilver Kingdom Renaissance Festival |
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| What is a renaissance faire? You get to see hundreds of people in medieval costuming (yes, I know that the medieval period is not the renaissance period, but they don’t) and see acts of music, dance, and theatre. You can dress up yourself and shop at old-timey stores selling swords and pewter wizards and such. This is the last weekend to check out this ren faire. 10am-6pm (5pm closing Sunday). 120 Northside Rd, Charlton, MA. more more |
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| Sat 6/18Western MassMutton & Meade Medieval Festival |
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| And nearby — you could see both faires in one day — this other renaissance fair has a Robin Hood theme. $15 at the door, rain or shine. 210 Turners Falls Road, Turners Falls, MA. more |
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| Sat 6/18 – Sun 6/19Metro WestWings and Wheels Open House |
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| Did you know that there’s a world class airplane museum in New England? But they’re not open all the time. So go now while you can! You can even spend $450 and take a flight! 8:30am-4:30pm. 978-562-9182 , Stow, MA. more |
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| Sat 6/18North ShoreReading Town Day & Fireworks |
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| This is a more intimate and small-towny answer to all these summer festivals that are going on. Food, music, activities for the whole family (most are free), and FIREWORKS at the end! Birch Meadow Complex, Reading, MA.781-944-0575 or 781-944-9598. more |
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| Sun 6/12 – Fri 6/17Boston MetroBunker Hill Week (Parade, Re-enactment) |
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| The parade honors the Battle of Bunker Hill in 1775. There’s a ceremony at the monument June 17. I’ve never been to the monument but I really should go! Monument Square, Charlestown, MA.617-242-5652. more |
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| Sat 6/18 – Sun 6/19Boston MetroThe Redcoats are Coming! |
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| See an 18th Century British Manual of Arms with a musket demonstration! There is a demonstration on both days, but, mysteriously, no time is given. Bunker Hill Monument, Charlestown, MA.617-242-5641. more |
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| Tue 6/14Boston MetroDedham Flag Day Parade |
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| Here’s a flag day parade in Dedham. Dedham, MA. more |
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| Sat 6/18Boston MetroQuincy Flag Day Parade |
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| The Quincy Flag Day parade that was supposed to be June 11 has been postponed to June 18. Quincy, MA. more |
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| Sun 6/19Boston MetroFlag Day Parade at Brookline |
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| There’s another Flag Day parade this week, and this one’s also got a road race and a children’s carnival. Events take place from 9am-5pm. Cypress Field & Cypress Street, Brookline, MA. more |
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| Sun 6/19Boston MetroGerman Car Day at Larz Anderson Museum |
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| Or go to the world class automobile museum in Brookline for another of their car fests on the lawn. 15 Newton Street, Brookline, MA.617-522-6547. more |
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| Sun 6/19Northern MassPrinting Arts Fair |
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| Also old-timey, learn about printing and bookbinding. There will also be activities and a rare book fair! 10am-4pm. The Museum of Printing, 800 Massachusetts Avenue, North Andover, MA. more |
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| Sat 6/18Boston MetroBoston Massacre (Diplomacy Competition) |
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| Pandemonium, the sci-fi/fantasy book store and RPG headquarters, will have a tournament of Diplomacy, the best board game ever. Starts at 9am. Pandemonium Books, 4 Pleasant St, Cambridge, MA.617-547-3721. more more |
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| Sun 6/19Boston MetroBoston Bacon Takedown |
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| Pay $15 to taste 20 bacon dishes, vote on which is best, and possibly have a heart attack 3 PM. Center for the Arts at the Armory, Somerville, MA. more |
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| Sat 6/18LowellLowell African Festival | ||||
| 2011:This looks like a small festival, but there aren’t many African themed events in New England, so check it out! 10 AM- 7 PM. Sampas Pavilion, Pawtucket Blvd, Lowell, MA. more |
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| Thu 6/16 – Sun 6/26Boston MetroCommon Boston festival |
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| The activities are mostly architectural tours and talks. The kickoff “dParty” at MassArt looks like fun. There’ll be art, dance, and design installations, music, and a dance party, and you’ll have the chance to meet some of the artists and designers. Admission is $10 at the door or free with the donation of a children’s book for charity. Various, Boston, MA.617-244-3171. more |
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| Sat 6/18Boston MetroWater Gun Fight The Battle for Boston |
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| 2011: Start the summer right by duking it out with water guns. Register for the Swamp Creatures or the Horse Men by June 17th @ 6 PM. The battle starts at 2 PM; rain date next day. Unfortunately, they don’t give out the location in advance, but it’s bound to be on Boston Common or something. TBA on June 17th, Boston, MA. more |
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| Sat 6/18Boston MetroMake Music Harvard Square | ||||
| In Cambridge, 150 musicians will play outdoors for your donations in 20 different locations in and around Harvard Square. It’s free, it’s outdoors. 1-10pm. Harvard Square area, Cambridge, MA. more |
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| Sat 6/18 – Tue 6/28New HampshireMaster Sand Sculpting Competition at Hampton Beach |
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| Did you know they dump 300 TONS of sand on Hampton Beach for this annual contest? Whoa. I suggest you wait until next week to check things out- there will be fireworks on 6/25 at 9:30! Everything’s better with fireworks, right? Ocean Boulevard, Hampton, NH.603-926-8718. more |
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| Sat 6/18Boston MetroA Wild Affair at Stone Zoo |
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| Basically, you donate some money, pick which animal in the cages you want to eat, and they club it and cook it. Just kidding! The food’s from local restaurants. But they will have live animals and music. $50 in advance, $60 at the gate. Ages 21+. 2011: 5:30pm. 149 Pond Street, Stoneham, MA.781-438-5100. more |
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| Fri 6/17Boston MetroUS Air Guitar Championships – Boston |
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| Or how about using fake instruments? Ah, the art of air guitar- proving that you don’t need the skills of Hendrix, Clapton, or Slash to put on a show. Watch or duke it out at 9 PM (doors at 8). 18 +. Brighton Music Hall, Boston, MA.617-779-0140. more more |
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| Wed 6/15 – Sun 6/19Boston MetroBoston GuitarFest |
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| Or… real instruments. And real workshops and guitar competitions. New England Conservatory, 290 Huntington Ave.,, Boston, MA. more |
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| Sat 6/18Boston MetroBoston Harbor Parade of Lights |
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| This event is a parade of boats at night, all lit up. So you sit outdoors and watch them cruise by. Unfortunately, I’ve seen something like this (in Gloucester) and boats move really, really slowly, especially when they’re on the horizon. So bring a friend to chat with and enjoy the outdoors while you wait. 8:30 PM – 10:00 PM. Boston Harbor Waterfront, Boston, MA. more more |
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| Wed 6/15 – Sat 6/18Boston MetroEurekaFest |
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| I don’t really understand this festival, but it seems to involve inventors showing off their cool toys. That’s good, right? Various, Cambridge, MA. more |
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| Fri 6/17 – Sun 6/19Boston MetroGreek Festival |
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| 2011:Speaking of Eureka, here’s your weekly dose of Greek food and wonderful everything! I went last year and they let me (an adult) bounce on the moonbounce. AWESOME!! Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 14 Magazine Street, Cambridge, MA. more |
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| Sat 6/18Northern MassSummer Solstice Parade at Wichendon |
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| Here’s a parade, road race, and solstice festival north of Worcester. 9am-3pm with road race at 8:30am. Wichendon, MA. more |
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| Sat 6/18North ShoreAnnual Arts Fest Beverly |
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| The North Shore is having a juried arts fest. That’s when they have a bunch of tents selling art and seek to amp it up by excluding the worst ones. Hmm. Cabot Street, downton, Beverly, MA.978-922-8558. more |
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| Wed 6/15 – Sun 6/19North ShoreBeverly Carnival |
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| At least while you’re there you can experience one of Fiesta Show’s many traveling carnivals. Beverly High School – Sohier Rd., Beverly, MA. more |
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| Thu 6/16 – Sun 6/19Southeast MassSwampscott Carnival |
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| Here’s one in Swampscott. Philips Park, Humphrey St, Swampscott, MA. more |
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| Fri 6/17 – Sun 6/19North ShoreLawrence Semana Hispana Carnival |
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| And another in Lawrence… Boy, these Fiesta Shows people sure are busy. Lawrence Common, Lawrence, MA. more |
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| Tue 6/14 – Tue 8/9Boston MetroMasterworks Chorale Summer Sings |
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| This club has group sings all summer long of classical works. This week it’s Brahms’s Ein Deutsches Requiem. Look below for a ton of outdoor summer music, theater, and movie series. Noble and Greenough School, Lawrence Auditorium, 10 Campus Drive, Dedham, MA.781-235-6210. more |
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| Sun 6/19Metro WestEmerson and Hawthorne: Fathers at The Manse |
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| Father’s Day is this weekend! If Dad likes literature, take him for a tour of the Manse this weekend during which you’ll learn about Ralph Waldo Emerson and Nathaniel Hawthorne. 2 PM and 4 PM. Admission is free for dads who are Trustees members. The Old Manse, Concord, MA. more |
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| Sun 6/19Rhode IslandFathers Day at Roger Williams Park Zoo |
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| I’d rather go to the zoo! I haven’t been to a zoo in a while. This one has a fathers day BBQ, a “baby t-rex” display, and games. 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI.401-785-3510. more |
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| Sun 6/19Western MassFather’s Day Canoe Trip |
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| Paddling the Housatonic sounds like a memorable Father’s Day outing. Definitely more exciting than pancakes! 8:30- 11:30 am. Pre-registration required. Bartholomew’s Cobble, Pittsfield, MA.413.229.8600. more |
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| Sat 6/18 – Sun 6/19SpringfieldMayor’s Cup American Legion Vintage Baseball and Car Show |
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| Baseball and cars? Sounds like a good ol’ fashioned American Father’s Day. 11 AM-3 PM. Forest Park, Springfield, MA. more |
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| Sat 6/18Boston MetroDuck Race on the Charles River |
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| 2011:Now this is what I’m talkin’ ’bout! Hunt wild ducks, catch some, and make ’em race! Oh wait, they’re rubber ducks. Well, they’ll have pony rides and facepainting, too. Riverdale Park, Dedham, MA. more |
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| Sat 6/18Boston MetroFranklin Park Zoo Annual Butterfly Landing |
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| The Franklin Park Zoo’s seasonal butterfly exhibit opens today. It’s an outdoor, tented area with garden beds, a waterfall, and a pond where you can enjoy the company of hundreds of live butterflies! Hint: it’s open all summer. Franklin Park Zoo, Boston, MA. more |
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| Sat 6/18Boston MetroSee New England Festival |
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| Warning! Commercial event posing as festival! However, it’s FREE and it’s all about great escapes in New England, so you might just learn something about fun or get a coupon for a great deal. They’ll have live music. 10am-5pm. Boston City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA. more |
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| Sat 6/18Boston MetroSouth End Garden Tour |
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| Here’s an opportunity to see how the better half lives, and their gardens. 10am-4pm. Library, 685 Tremont Street, Boston, MA. more |
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| Wed 6/15Metro WestBe Our Guest: Free Summer Evenings at the Concord Museum |
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| This week you can visit the Concord Museum for free. They’ve got one of the country’s oldest collections of Americana. 5-8 PM. 200 Lexington Road, Concord, MA.978-369-9763. more |
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| Sat 6/18 – Sun 6/19Northern MassFirst Annual Family Farm Festival |
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| This earthy, very hands-on festival features food, vendors of farm products, and fun farm activities such as milking a goat, spinning wool, and planting herbs in your own planter. And there’s lots of opportunities to pet and feed the animals. 9am-4pm. Parking is $2 but the fest itself is free. 315 South Bradford Street, North Andover, MA.978-682-6332. more |
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| Fri 6/17 – Sun 6/19South ShoreSouth Shore Art Center’s Arts Festival |
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| This juried arts fest will have 80 artists. Unfortunately, this is one of those outdoor markets that charges $5 admission, which is kind of a pain if you just want to walk around. But oh well. Cohasset Town Common, Cohasset, MA. more |
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| Sat 6/18Southeast MassMartha’s Vineyard Harbor Festival |
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| Martha’s Vinyard also has a HAH-bah. There’s also a free music and arts fair on Martha’s Vinyard. Of course, all of Martha’s Vinyard is like that in the summer! 12-5pm. Rain date next day. Martha’s Vinyard, MA. more |
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| Tue 6/14 – Sun 6/19Rhode IslandBlock Island Annual Music Festival |
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| But that’s not the only party island! This music festival is free and includes free barbecue. Sounds like a great excuse to check out the island. However, note that the event is 21+. Children are only permitted between 5-9 PM accompanied by a parent. Captain Nick’s, Ocean Avenue, Block Island, RI. more |
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| Sat 6/18Southeast MassSummer Solstice by Candlelight |
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| I really like nighttime outdoor summer events! You’ll make a candle lantern and go on a guided night hike. Don’t forget your bug spray, though. Free. 7-9pm. Copicut Woods, Indian Town Road, Fall River, MA.508.636.4693. more |
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| Sat 6/18Western MassBerkshire Co-Op Market Summer Solstice Celebration |
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| Not many details on this one, but food, music, and “fun” is promised. Memorial Field, Great Barrington, MA. more more |
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| Sat 6/18 – Sun 6/19Western MassMusic & Art Weekend at Old Sturbridge Village |
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| And by music and art, they mean NINETEENTH CENTURY music and art! A whole weekend full of period entertainments. 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge, MA.508-347-3362. more |
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| Wed 6/15 – Sun 6/19Boston MetroBoston Tango Festival |
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| Tango is the hardest of the dances to learn, but I called and they swore this festival is for beginners of all ages, even kids. 16 Bow St, 2FL, Somerville, MA. more |
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| Fri 6/17 – Sun 6/19Boston MetroSpecial Olympics – Summer Games |
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| I vounteered for this once; it was fun. On the campuses (campi?) of Harvard, MIT and Boston University. Various, Cambridge, MA. more |
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| Sat 6/18Southeast MassWalpole Yard Sale Day |
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| Various families in Walpole are having yard sales today to benefit the Bird Park Playground Fund. It’s not exactly arty but I thought it was a cute idea. Check the Bird Park website for a map and list of locations. Townwide, Walpole, MA. more more |
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| Sun 6/19Boston MetroMIT Fleamarket. Cambridge, MA |
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| Also for geeks is this regular flea market, the 3rd Sunday of every month, for electronics. MIT, Cambridge, MA. more |
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| Fri 6/17 – Mon 6/27Boston MetroBuñuel series at the Harvard Film Archive |
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| This week the Harvard Film Archive celebrates the weird and wonderful films of Luis Buñuel, including “Un chien andalou” (made with Salvador Dali), and “Belle de Jour” with breathtaking French bombshell Catherine Deneuve. Carpenter Center, 24 Quincy Street, Cambridge, MA.617-495-4700. more |
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| Wed 6/15 – Sun 6/19Cape CodProvincetown International Film Festival |
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| Selections worth noting are a cool documentary on Serge Gainsbourg the US premiere of “Dirty Girl,” starring the rising “it girl” Juno Temple. Also, Darren Aronofsky (“Black Swan”) will be present to accept an award. Various, Provincetown, MA.508-487-3456. more |
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| Fri 6/17 – Sun 6/19Cape CodArts Alive Festival |
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| There will be over 50 artists and artisans showing and selling their work and over 60 performances of music, dance, theater, and film. Friday, June 17, 5 to 9pm. Saturday, June 18, 10am to 9pm. Sunday, June 19, 11am to 5pm. Falmouth Library Lawn, Falmouth, MA. more |
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| Sun 6/12 – Sun 6/19Boston MetroBoston Early Music Festival |
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| There are great-looking concerts every day this week, but the highlight is sure to be the concert of Irish and Scottish music by Jordi Savall, a giant of early music who has never been to this festival before! Check out the link for the full schedule. The Cutler Majestic Theatre, Boston, MA. more |
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| Sat 6/18Boston MetroCapitol Steps |
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| The singing, dancing, theatre troupe that parodies national and world news. For serious news junkies. I’ve seen it — Their production values are a bit sub par, but the comedy is excellent, and that’s what you’re there for, right? 8 PM. Wilbur Theatre, Boston, MA. more |
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| Sat 6/11 – Sat 6/25ConnecticutInternational Festival of Arts and Ideas |
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| A series of idea lectures, tours, music, & theatre. Highlights this year are a concert by Yo-Yo Ma — he should really check out this week’s yo yo competition at Faneuil Hall — and the Silk Road Ensemble and a performance of the a dark, Irish comedy The Cripple of Inishmaan. There are both ticketed and free events. New Haven, CT. more |
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| Fri 6/17 – Sun 6/19ConnecticutFairfield County Irish Festival |
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| This festival features step dancing, music, a marketplace, lots of food, and a soccor (Sorry, football.) chamionship. Friday: 6pm – 11pm, Saturday: 12pm- 11pm; Sunday: 12 noon – 8pm. Fairfield University Campus, Fairfield, CT. more |
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| Fri 6/17 – Sun 6/19VermontQuechee Balloon Festival & Crafts Fair |
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| 2 hours is a long way to drive for a crafts fair, but this one’s got balloon rides! It’s recommended that you book early. Main Green, Route 4, Quechee, VT.800-295-5451. more |
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| Sat 6/18VermontBrandon’s Civil War Days |
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| This is a Civil War re-enactment that last a whole weekend! It’s unfortunately about 3.5 hours from Boston. The Brandon Inn, 20 Park Street, Brandon, VT. more |
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| Thu 6/16 – Mon 6/20PennsylvaniaWicker Man. Regional Burn |
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| If you’re willing to road trip 8 hours, this is like Burning Man, but not in a Nevada desert. There’s *WATER* there! Artemas, PA. more |
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| Sun 6/19VermontFather’s Day Pancake Breakfast |
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| Or if your dad likes pancakes, you could go to this breakfast in Vermont from 9 AM to noon. Of course, it might be easier to just make him breakfast at home. Lake Wyola Association, Shutesbury, VT. more |
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| Outdoor Music | grade | Tue 6/14 | Wed 6/15 | Thu 6/16 | Fri 6/17 | Sat 6/18 | Sun 6/19 | Mon 6/20 | Tue 6/21 |
| Boston MetroBoston, MABerklee Lunch Sessions at Prudential Center | T | ||||||||
| 2011: 12-1:30 PM.
Prudential Center, South Garden more |
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| Boston MetroBoston, MABoston Phoenix/WFNX block parties | R | ||||||||
| 2011: 5- 8 PM.
Summer Street more |
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| Boston MetroBoston, MAConcerts in the Courtyard at Boston Public Library | F | ||||||||
| 2011: Fridays 12:30-1:30 PM. Lineup TBA.
Central Library in Copley Square, 617-536-5400 . more |
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| Boston MetroBoston, MAJazz on the Steps | R | ||||||||
| 2011: 12-1:30 PM.
Church, 138 Tremont St. more |
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| Boston MetroBoston, MARock and Blues Concert Cruises | S | ||||||||
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| Boston MetroBoston, MASpecial Live Concerts at Boston Harbor Hotel | R | T | |||||||
| Outdoor music: Soul on Tuesdays, Oldies on Wednesdays, Blues on Thursdays, all 6-10pm.
Rowes Wharf, Boston Harbor Hotel more |
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| Boston MetroBoston, MASpectacle Island Music in the Park Series | S | ||||||||
| 2011: 12- 4 PM.
Spectacle Island, Visitors Center Porch, (617) 223-8666 .. more |
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| Boston MetroBoston, MASummer Music Series in Norman Leventhal Park | T | R | T | ||||||
| 2011: 12-2 PM.
Post Office Square more |
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| Boston MetroBoston, MATitus Sparrow Park Summer Concert Series | W | ||||||||
| 2011: 6:30pm.
Titus Sparrow Park, South End, 617-918-5289 . more |
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| Boston MetroBoston, MAWhole Note Wednesdays | W | ||||||||
| 2011: Jazz every Wednesday 6-9 PM. Free.
The Liberty Hotel, 215 Charles Street, 617-244-4000 . more |
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| Boston MetroCambridge, MAKendall Square Concert Series | R | ||||||||
| 2011: 12-1:30pm.
300 Athenaeum Street, 617 577-7354 . more |
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| Boston MetroCambridge, MALongfellow Family Sundays Art in the Park | S | ||||||||
| 2011: Mostly family and children-oriented. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Most events 1-3:30 PM.
105 Brattle Street, 617-876-4491 . more |
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| Metro WestHudson, MAHudson’s Wood Park 2010 Summer Concert Series | W | ||||||||
| 2010: 6:30pm. Rain location: town hall.
Wood Park, Park St. more |
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| North ShoreHamilton, MASundays in PattonPark | S | ||||||||
| 2011: 5-7pm.
Patton Park, Rt 1A, 978-468-4818 . more |
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| North ShoreHaverhill, MAWinnekenni Castle Concerts | S | ||||||||
| Free. 2010: 2pm or 7pm. If rain, concert will be indoors.
Winnekenni Castle, 347 Kenoza Ave more |
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| North ShoreLowell, MALowell Summer Music Series | S | ||||||||
| 2011: Music 7:30pm-10pm.
Boarding House Park more |
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| Northern MassHarvard, MASundown Concerts at Fruitland Museums | W | ||||||||
| Open for picnicking at 5pm. Concerts begin at 7:15pm.
102 Prospect Hill Road, 978-456-3924 . more |
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| South ShoreBraintree, MASummer Concert Series at Sunset Lake | T | ||||||||
| 2010: Tuesdays, 6-8pm. Free. Rain date one day later.
Sunset Lake’s Beachfront Gazebo Bandstand more |
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| Southeast MassDartmouth, MASummer Concert Series at Dartmouth | W | ||||||||
| 2011: 6:30-8:30 PM. Not free.
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| Southeast MassMartha’s Vinyard, MAMusical Mondays at Featherstone | M | ||||||||
| 2011: 6:30pm- 8pm.
Featherstone more |
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| WorcesterUpton, MASweet Summer Nights Music Series | F | S | |||||||
| 2011: Fridays from 7-8:30 PM and Sundays 1-5 PM. Events continue through September. Rain or shine.
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| WorcesterWorcester, MAJazz at Sunset at EcoTarium | F | ||||||||
| Gates open 5:30, concerts 6:30-8:30. Bring blankets or chairs.
222 Harrington Way, 508-929-2703 . more |
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| SpringfieldWest Springfield, MAFamily Concert Series at West Springfield | R | S | |||||||
| 2011: Various times.
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| SpringfieldWestfield, MAMusical Moments In Amelia’s Garden | T | T | |||||||
| 2011: Free. Rain or shine.
21 South Broad Street more |
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| SpringfieldWestfield, MASunday Night Concerts at Westfield | S | ||||||||
| 2011: 6pm.
Stanley Park more |
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| Western MassGreenfield, MACoop Concerts & More | R | S | |||||||
| 2011: Several different series going on. Check schedule for specifics.
Greenfield Energy Park, 413-774-9949. more |
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| New HampshireConcord, NHSummer Concerts at Concord, NH | T | ||||||||
| 2010: 7pm except 7/10.
Various more |
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| New HampshireGorham, NHSummer Concert Series | T | T | |||||||
| 2011: 6:30pm.
Gorham Common more |
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| New HampshireHenniker, NHHenniker Summer Concert Series | T | ||||||||
| 2010: 7pm. If rain, at Community Center.
Bandstand, Community Park more |
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| New HampshireKeene, NHSummer Concerts at Keene, NH | W | ||||||||
| 2011: 7pm. If rain, Rec Center at 312 Washington St.
Central Square Common more |
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| New HampshireMilford, NHSounds on the Souhegan Summer Concert Series | W | ||||||||
| 2011: 7-8:30pm.
Emerson Park more |
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| New HampshireNashua, NHSummerfun Outdoor Concerts at Nashua | F | S | S | M | |||||
| Greeley Bandshell or Library Plaza. Fairy Tale Festival 7/17.
Greeley Park more |
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| Rhode IslandNorth Kingstown, RINorth Kingstown Concert Series | T | ||||||||
| 2011: Tues 7pm, Kids performances Thu 6:30pm.
Tues @ Wickford Town Dock, Thu @ Town Beach, (401) 294-3306. more |
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| ConnecticutBristol, CTSummer Concert Series at Bristol | T | T | |||||||
| 2011: 7-8:30pm.
Brackett Park more |
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| ConnecticutDanbury, CTCitycenter Summertime Festival | S | ||||||||
| 2011: 7:30pm.
CityCenter more |
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| ConnecticutFairfield, CTSummer Concerts at the Sherman Green Gazebo | S | ||||||||
| 2011: 7pm, except 9/1, 9/2 @ 6:30pm.
Sherman Green Gazebo more |
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| ConnecticutNaugatuck, CTNaugatuck Summer Music Festival | R | ||||||||
| 2011: 7-9pm. Rain dates & locations vary.
Town Green more |
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| ConnecticutThomaston, CTSummer Concert Series at Thomaston | M | ||||||||
| 2011: If rain, Black Rock Elementary School, 57 Branch Rd.
Seth Thomas Park, South Main St more |
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| ConnecticutTorrington, CTSummer Concert Series at Torrington | T | F | |||||||
| 2011: 7-9pm.
Coe Memorial Park, Civic Center more |
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| ConnecticutTrumbull, CTSummer Concerts at Trumbull | T | T | |||||||
| 2011: 7pm.
Town Hall Gazebo more |
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| MaineBangor, MEDowntown Bangor Cool Sounds Concert Series | R | ||||||||
| 2011: 5-8pm with a family-friendly concert from 6-7:0.
more |
| Outdoor Theatre & Events | grade | Tue 6/14 | Wed 6/15 | Thu 6/16 | Fri 6/17 | Sat 6/18 | Sun 6/19 | Mon 6/20 | Tue 6/21 |
| North ShoreNewburyport, MAPinocchio: a Playful Puppet Panto | S | S | |||||||
| 2011: Presented by Theatre in the Open. Free. 2 PM.
Maudslay State Park, Curzon Mill Rd., 978-465-2572 . more |
| Outdoor Movies | grade | Tue 6/14 | Wed 6/15 | Thu 6/16 | Fri 6/17 | Sat 6/18 | Sun 6/19 | Mon 6/20 | Tue 6/21 |
| Boston MetroBoston, MAOutdoor – Movies by Moonlight | F | ||||||||
| 2011: Silver screen and modern classics. Fridays. Free. Start at “dusk”.
70 Rowes Wharf, 617.439.7000 . more |
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| Boston MetroBoston, MAWBZ Free Friday Flicks at the Hatch Shell | F | ||||||||
| 2011: Fridays at “sundown” (about 8:30pm, come early and bring a picnic dinner) at the hatch shell on the Esplanade.
Esplanade, 617-787-7200 . more |
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| Rhode IslandProvidence, RIMovies on the Block | R | ||||||||
| 2011: Dusk. Also Pineapple Express 9/22, Purple Rain on 9/29, and Withnail & I (which is AWESOME and HILARIOUS) on 10/6.
Westminster St at Union St more |
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