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Johnny Monsarrat's List of Weird Boston Events is giving away a free Laptop [Nov. 19th, 2009|02:39 pm]
Hi!

This week I'm doing a promotion where I give away an HP Envy 13 laptop, worth $1,700.

I expect only a few thousand people to enter, so your chances are good. Just go to WeirdBostonEvents.org and you'll see the event which is actually at WheelQuestions.org, my other blog.

There's a link there to subscribe if you want to get it every week! WeirdBostonEvents.org is now the most popular blog on events in New England.

I'm also giving away some tickets to Tomb this week.

-Johnny
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Johnny's List still has the best events in Boston [Oct. 7th, 2009|12:31 am]
But... you have to go now to http://WeirdBostonEvents.org to find it. Sorry, LJ is just too awkward. People don't even make real profile pages!
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Johnny's List is up [Sep. 22nd, 2009|09:18 pm]
Hi!

Johnny's List of Weird Boston Events continues!

Just go to http://WeirdBostonEvents.org for Shakespeare's Disco, Ig Nobels, Re-enactments, Steam engines, WWII Planes, Fluff, Free Museums and more!

and click the subscribe button :)

-Johnny
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Outdoor dance, sing-a-longs, Dragonboat, Japan, Moose, Comedy, Fang fests [Aug. 27th, 2009|11:16 pm]
Hi!

Please see this week's blog at http://weirdbostonevents.org and subscribe at http://weirdbostonevents.org/subscribe.html

After fair notice (months ago) I'm going to discontinue the LJ... too much trouble in the new new Internet era.

-Johnny
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Last LJ Entry for Johnny's List of Weird Boston Events -> Go to real website [Aug. 20th, 2009|09:51 am]

Johnny's List is now 4 years old! I still haven't missed a week.

Although I started this blog on LiveJournal, and LJ has a history, let's face it: it's not Facebook. It's not that easy to use, and it's silly to maintain two blogs. As I warned about a year ago, I'm going to switch over to my regular site at WeirdBostonEvents.org. Please click the subscribebutton to get it weekly. And join our Facebook group too. :)

Here's your week in weird. Enjoy it! Want this weekly? Please subscribe.

-Johnny


The Week in Weird
Boston Greenfest8/20 - 8/22Boston Metro
Tonight thru Saturday! The event of the week is Boston Greenfest, because I'll be there with the Wheel Questions project. Come say hello! They have tons of information booths and presentations on saving the environment, too, plus live music and a "time tunnel". City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA. more
Elvis Alive and Well and Oldies Show8/20Metro West
Tonight! Not only is this an Elvis impersonator, it's an outdoor concert! I called to confirm it. Thanks, Acton! NARA Park, Acton, MA. more
Beach Party Blast at NARA Park, Acton8/21Metro West
Also in Acton, this may be their biggest event of the year, with a sandcastle contest, a huge slip & slide, and a watermelon eating contest! NARA Park, Acton, MA. more
The Best Fossils Darwin Never Saw8/20Boston Metro
Also tonight! Harvard's museum of animals and plants and rocks is having a half-price evening from 5-8pm, including a lecture. Harvard Museum of Natural History, Cambridge, MA. more
Banditos Misteriosos 2nd Annual Revolutionary Water Gun Battle8/22Boston Metro
The real event of the weak is: super soaker time! Sat 1:30pm. RSVP for location, Boston, MA. more
New England Boogie - Skydiving Festival8/19 - 8/23Northern Mass
It's the largest skydiving event in New England. And up to 300 attend. 165 Nashua Road, Pepperell, MA.978 433-9222. more
Carnival (Provincetown)8/16 - 8/21Cape Cod
New England's gay carnival continues. Provincetown, MA.800.637.8696. more
Caribbean Carnival Parade (Boston Carnival)8/23 - 8/29Boston Metro
But you don't have to go to Cape Cod for Carnival! The Boston Carnival parade is just the kind of "local" event where the enthusiasm of the performers is infectious. Various, Boston, MA. more
Race of the Century8/22 - 8/23Metro West
How awesome is this! This festival highlights the advancements of transportation with races between horse & buggy, a 1904 car, 1930s cars, and 1900-1930s planes! Collings Foundation, Stow, MA.978-562-9182. more
Fireworks at Ocean Park8/21Southern Mass
Fireworks and concert on Martha's Vinyard, a good excuse to visit. I went last year, and it was fantastic -- *really* impressive. Ocean Park, Oak Bluffs, MA.508-693-5380. more
Jaffrey Festival of Fireworks8/21New Hampshire
They'll have live music, games for kids (what about us adults?), a skydiving performance and then fireworks "after dusk". Jaffrey Airport Rte. 124, 190 Turnpike Road, Jaffrey, NH. more
End of Summer Bash & Fireworks8/22 - 9/4New Hampshire
And two more fireworks events 8/22 and 9/4 if you are up in the White Mountains for hiking and touring. Waterville Valley, NH.603-236-8175. more
Pi-Con Science Fiction Convention8/21 - 8/23Western Mass
A smallish science fiction convention with the usual panels, workshops, guests, and costuming. Best Western Sovereign Hotel, West Springfield, MA. more
Great Falls Balloon Festival8/21 - 8/23Maine
About 2.5 hours' drive from Boston, featuring 30 balloons. Reserve ahead for your ride. Lewiston, ME.800-639-6331. more
Plays in the Park: “Twelfth Night”8/21 - 8/28Boston Metro
8/21 and 8/28 at 12:15 pm. & 1:30 pm: More Free Outdoor Shakespeare. See "Outdoor Events" for more outdoor theatre. Georges Island, Boston, MA.617-223-8666. more
Storytelling Campfire8/22Cape Cod
I haven't been to a campfire since I was a kid. I really want to go!! 7:30-9pm. Scusset Beach State Reservation, Scusset Beach Rd., Sandwich, MA.508 888-0859. more
Kites on the River8/22Boston Metro
There's no Boston Kite Festival this year, so attend this Dork-chester event instead. See and learn to fly "stunt kites" with two strings. Various in Dorchester, Milton, Hyde Park, Boston, MA. more more
Quincy August Moon Festival8/23South Shore
Did you miss the Chinese August Moon Festival in Boston? It's not too late! Come catch it in Quincy, with dragon dancing and lots of cute kids performing. Downtown Quincy, 1400-1600 Hancock St., Quincy, MA.617-472-2200. more more
The Grape Island Tryst and Family Picnic8/22South Shore
Former US President John Adams and his future wife Abigail were in love. Venture out to Grape Island where they had their "tryst", which is obviously a great place for a family picnic. Family?? Do they know what tryst means? Do I?? Begins at the Adams National Historic Park Visitor Center, 1250 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA.(617) 770-1175. more
Seaside Pow Wow and Festival8/22 - 8/23North Shore
Intertribal American Indian event featuring dancing, story telling and arts and crafts. Free. Stage Fort Park, Gloucester, MA.978-281-2978. more
Ford / Lincoln Day @ Larz Anderson Museum8/23Boston Metro
Perhaps you'd prefer cars to trysting on an island off Quincy. 15 Newton Street, Brookline, MA.(617) 522-6547. more
The Big Lebowski Annual Bowling Party8/24Boston Metro
Every year the Coolidge theatre has an actual bowling party before viewing the Big Lebowski. Coolidge Corner Theatre, Brookline, MA. more
Armenian Food and Music Festival8/23North Shore
Boy, I can't recall an Armenian Festival in New England before (Although there's an Armenian Museum in Watertown!). 12-5pm. American Legion Farm, 1314 Main St., Haverhill, MA.(978) 372-9227.

Also Fun
Anniversary of Johnny's List (2005)8/21Boston Metro
Johnny's List is now 4 years old! To celebrate, I'm finally going to get around to (a) adding a real calendar that can be searched by date (b) putting up some non-annoying ads and trying to monetize this thing. Anybody want to help with the website? Everywhere, New England. more
The Ego & The Oracle8/6 - 8/27Boston Metro
This is the last week for this interactive highly weird and enjoyable event, where you get to ask a question and they respond with a huge oracular wheel and by playing a song to match. Every Thursday in August! 6:30pm. The Burren, Davis Square, Somerville, MA. more
Hardwick County Fair8/21 - 8/22Worcester
Beyond the usual sheep and cattle, they'll have a lumberjack contest, hay rides, and frog jumping. Fri 5:30-10 pm, Sat 7am-5 pm. Free. Town Common, Rt 32A, Hardwick, MA. more
Annual Peach Festival8/21 - 8/23Springfield
While the peach sundaes, peach bread, and peach shakes will be special, the real draw of this event is Mr. Peach, a sad sad man in a huge peach costume. Fountain Park, Wilbraham, MA.413-599-0010. more
Marshfield County Fair8/21 - 8/30South Shore
As well as the usual fair contests, they'll have a demolition derby and a "battle of the bands". Route 3A at South River St., Marshfield, MA.(781) 834-6629. more
Eastern Massachusetts Rhythym Festival8/22Worcester
Hand drumming, percussion, and dance. River Bend Visitors Center, 287 Oak St., Uxbridge, MA.508-278-3391. more
Great Waters Folk Festival8/22New Hampshire
Yet another music festival. Wolfeboro, NH. more
Move the Muse Fest8/22South Shore
Yet another music festival. Brockton, MA. more
Antique and Classic Boat Festival8/22 - 8/23North Shore
Classic sailboats, powerboats, and hand-powered craft. Sat 11am-5pm, Sun 11am-3pm. Admission $5, free for children 12 and under. Hawthorne Cove Marina, 10 White St, Salem, MA. more more
South Coast Rhode Island Open Studios8/22 - 8/23Rhode Island
Rhode Island is getting into the "Open Studios" craze. Artists open their private homes and work studios to the public. Tiverton, RI.401-816-0000. more
Annual Children's Festival8/17 - 8/21New Hampshire
This childrens festival is conveniently right when most of us are working. Hampton Beach, Hampton Beach, NH. more
Skowhegan State Fair8/13 - 8/22Maine
Or travel WAY up to Maine where Fiesta Shows will have their traveling carnival, again. Skowhegan, ME. more
Dutch Beer Tasting & Cultural Night8/20North Shore
To celebrate the opening of their new exhibition on Dutch seascape paintings, the Peabody Essex Museum will charge you $60 to drink Dutch beer. Because there's nothing better in the summer than to stay indoors, drinking beer, looking at Dutch paintings. Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, MA. more

 

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Last Entry for LJ for Johnny's List, please switch [Aug. 20th, 2009|09:47 am]

Johnny's List is now 4 years old! I still haven't missed a week.



Although I started this blog on LiveJournal, and LJ has a history, let's face it: it's not Facebook. It's not that easy to use, and it's silly to maintain two blogs. As I warned about a year ago, I'm going to switch over to my regular site at WeirdBostonEvents.org. Please click the subscribebutton to get it weekly. And join our Facebook group too. :)



Outdoor Movies grade
Thu 8/20
Fri 8/21
Sat 8/22
Sun 8/23
Mon 8/24
Tue 8/25
Wed 8/26
Thu 8/27

Outdoor - Movies by Moonlight

Boston, MA
        
Outdoor films. Fridays. Free. Start at "dusk".
70 Rowes Wharf, Boston, MA.617.439.7000. more
 
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WBZ Free Friday Flicks at the Hatch Shell

Boston, MA
        
At "sundown" (about 8:30pm, come early and bring a picnic dinner) at the hatch shell on the Esplanade. 617-787-7200.
Esplanade, Boston, MA.617 227-0627. more
 
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Outdoor Film at the Chinatown Gate

Boston, MA
        

Vacant paved lot on Hudson Street between Beach and Kneeland Streets, Boston, MA. more
       
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Inman Under the Stars: Movie Night and Neighborhood Social

Cambridge, MA
        
Strolling improv comedy performers. Rain date: same night the following week. 2009: "Phone home" in this movie. Preshow entertainment at 7:15pm the movie at dusk.
East Cambridge Savings Bank's parking lot, 1310 Cambridge St., Cambridge, MA.617 439 6575 Thomas Lynn, or Renee Farster 617 491 0176. more
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Summer in the City

Cambridge, MA
        
All movies are preceded by a kids performance at 6:30pm.
Various parks, Cambridge, MA.617-349-6200. more
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Neponset River Greenway Festival & Movie Series

Dorchester, MA
        
There's no single web page but look in the calendar on Tue & Thu to find events. Some events come with stunt kite demonstrations beforehand!
Either Martini Shell, Hyde Park, or Pope John Paul II Park, Gallivan Blvd, Dorchester, Dorchester, MA.617-542-7696. more
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City of Somerville Annual Movie Series

Somerville, MA
        

Various locations, Somerville, MA.617-666-3311. more
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Movies Under the Stars

Falmouth, MA
        

Peg Noonan Park, Main Street, Falmouth, MA.508-487-3424. more
      
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Outdoor Movie Night at NARA Park, Acton

Acton, MA
        

NARA Park, Acton, MA.(978) 264-9608. more
 
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Weymouth Summer Outdoor Movies

Weymouth, MA
        

Ralph Talbot Amphitheatre next to Town Hall, Weymouth, MA.781-682-6124. more
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Fitchburg Free Friday Night Movies

Fitchburg, MA
        
Thursdays at dusk, with a farmer's market 4-7 and entertainment at 7pm.
Riverfront Park, Fitchburg, MA.978-833-1270. more
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Outdoor Theatre, Music, & Events grade
Thu 8/20
Fri 8/21
Sat 8/22
Sun 8/23
Mon 8/24
Tue 8/25
Wed 8/26
Thu 8/27

Dancing under the Stars

Boston, MA
        
2009: 6-8pm.
Esplanade, near the Hatch Shell, Boston, MA.Lessons & dance: salsa, swing, ballroom. more
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Outdoor Theatre: The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)

Brighton, MA
        
2009: All shows at 6:45pm.
Publick Theatre at Christian Herter Park, 1175A Soldiers Field Road, Brighton, MA.617-454-1444. more
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Dancing on the Charles

Cambridge, MA
        
Outdoor dance in Cambridge. Sounds great. Buy tix in advance.
American Legion, 4 Gerry's Landing, Cambridge, MA. more
  
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Fireworks @ Hampton Beach

Hampton Beach, NH
        
Every Wednesday, plus holidays.
22 C Street, Hampton Beach, NH.603-926-8717. more
      
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Fireworks @ Canobie Lake Park

Salem, NH
        

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Sunset Cruise with Pirate Sea Shanties

Salem, MA
        
2009: 6pm. $30. Sunset cruise with songs by re-enactors.
80 Wharf Street Salem Street, Salem, MA. more
 
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Outdoor Shakespeare

Haverhill, MA
        
2009: 5pm. Free!
Winnekenni Castle, 347 Kenoza Ave, Haverhill, MA. more
      
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Waterfire

Providence, RI
        
An outdoor event where they place baskets of burning wood in the Providence River, lighting up the riverwalk and with vendors, music, and more.
Providence Place, Providence, RI.401 751-1221. more
  
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Payson Park Music Festival

Belmont, MA
        
Free but time not given. Call 'em.
Payson Park, Belmont, MA.617-993-2760. more
      
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Wavelengths @ the ICA

Boston, MA
        
Live music: various types, outside the ICA, which is free Thursday nights.
Institute for Contemporary Art, Boston, MA. more
 
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Special Live Concerts @ Boston Harbor Hotel

Boston, MA
        
Outdoor music: Soul on Tuesdays, Oldies on Wednesdays, Blues on Thursdays, all 6-10pm.
Rowes Wharf, Boston Harbor Hotel, Boston, MA. more
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Landmarks Orchestra or Oldies at the Shell

Boston, MA
        
2009: 7pm. Free. Every Wednesday.
Esplanade, Boston, MA. more
      
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MFA Concerts in the Courtyard

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

Boston, MA
        
2009: 7:30pm-10pm on Tuesdays.
Copley Square, by the fountain, Boston, MA. more
     
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Arts on the Arcade

Boston, MA
        
2009: 11am-3pm Wednesdays. A lot of art vendors, but also dance & live music performance.
City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA. more
      
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Friends of Fort Point Channel Summer Concert Series

Boston, MA
        
2009: All shows 5:30-7:30pm. Free. Friends of Fort Point Channel.
Children's Wharf, Boston Children's Museum, Boston, MA.617-426-6500. more
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Longfellow Family Sundays Art in the Park

Cambridge, MA
        
Sometimes live music, sometimes poetry reading. Participatory painting, drawing. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Most events 4-5pm but see website.
105 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA.617-876-4491. more
   
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Summer in the City

Cambridge, MA
        
Sometimes indoors?
Various, Cambridge, MA. more
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Sunday Parkland Games

Cambridge, MA
        
2009: Sundays 2-5pm.
By the Weeks Footbridge, near JFK Street, Cambridge, MA. more
   
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Kendall Square Concert Series

Cambridge, MA
        
Sponsored by the Kendall Square Corporation. 2009: Tuesdays through Aug 25, & Thursdays through Sep 10, 12-2pm.
300 Athenaeum Street, Cambridge, MA.617 577-7354. more
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Tribute to the 60's Concert Series

Acton, MA
        

Nara Park, Acton, MA. more
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Music at the Manse Concert Series

Concord, MA
        
2009: Concerts 2-4pm. Through the end of September.
The Old Manse, 269 Monument Street, Concord, MA. more
   
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Concerts on the Common, Framingham

Framingham, MA
        
2009: Fridays 6:30pm.
Edgell Green, Framingham Common, Rt 9, Framingham, MA.508-532-5960 ask for "Building Services".. more
 
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Friday Night Series

Lexington, MA
        
2009: Concerts at 6:30pm.
Lexington Visitors Center, 1875 Mass. Ave., Lexington, MA.781-862-2480.. more
 
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Tuesday Night Concerts

Lexington, MA
        
Sponsored by the Lexington Bicentennial Band. 2009: Concerts begin at 7:15pm.
Hastings Bandstand, Worthen Road at Old Mass Ave, Lexington, MA.781-862-0500 x707. more
     
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Sunday Evening Concerts on the Common, Norwood

Norwood, MA
        

Washington St & Nahatan St, Norwood, MA. more
   
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Prescott Park Arts Festival

Portsmouth, NH
        
Outdoor theatre. 2009: Grease. 2009: Thu & Sun @ 7pm, Fri & Sat @ 8pm.
Prescot Park, Marcy St at Mechanic St, Portsmouth, NH.603-436-2848. more
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Town of Woodstock Free Concert Series

North Woodstock, NH
        
Concerts from 6:30-8:30pm.
Soldier's Park, North Woodstock, NH.603-745-8752. more
  
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Castle Hill Summer Picnic Concerts

Ipswich, MA
        
Dancing & music overlooking Crane Beach. 7-9pm. Come at 6pm for swing dance lessons! Call ahead to order a picnic dinner basket.
Castle Hill, Ipswich, MA.978-356-4351 x4015. more
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Lowell Summer Music Series

Lowell, MA
        

Boarding House Park, Lowell, MA. more
 
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Summer Beach Concerts

Lynn, MA
        

Red Rock Park on the beach at Lynn Shore Drive., Lynn, MA. more
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The Valley’s Got Talent

Salisbury, MA
        
2009: 7-10pm. Nighttime free show at the beach where various singers and dancers compete.
Salisbury Beach Center, 3 Broadway Street, Salisbury, MA. more
 
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Sundown Concerts @ Fruitland Museums

Harvard, MA
        
Open for picnicking at 5pm. Concerts begin at 7:30pm.
102 Prospect Hill Road, Harvard, MA.978-456-3924. more
      
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Blues on the Beach / Concert in Watch Hill

Westerly, RI
        
2009: 6-8:30pm.
Westerly Town Beach or Village Green, Westerly, RI.401-596-7909. more
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Summer Concert Series @ Soule Homestead

Middleboro, MA
        
2009: Shows start at 6pm. Rain or shine (if it rains they'll go inside).
46 Soule Street, Middleboro, MA. more
  
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Wednesday Night Concerts

Plymouth, MA
        

Pilgrim Memorial Park, Water Street, Plymouth, MA. more
      
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City Celebrates Summer Thursdays

New Bedford, MA
        
Free. 2009: 5-9pm.
Downtown area, New Bedford, MA.508-996-8253 x205. more
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Sundays in the Park Concerts

Greenfield, MA
        

Greenfield Energy Park, Greenfield, MA.413-774-9949. more
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Stearns CityBlock Concert Series

Springfield, MA
        

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Saturday Night Live Concerts on the Green

Westfield, MA
        
2009: All shows are 6-9pm outdoors, then inside to the Tea Pot Gallery for the finale.
On the Green, Elm St at School St, Westfield, MA.413-562-6966, or 413-534-0498. more
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Southbridge Summer Concert Series

Southbridge, MA
        

Sue Pelletier 508-765-8800 or 508-248-6687. more
   
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Sweet Summer Nights Music Series

Upton, MA
        
7-8:30pm.
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Weird Boston Events -- for you! [Aug. 14th, 2009|02:09 pm]

My computer crashed this week and this is the best I can do to staple the data together. I've added a roundup of local mini-golf places, too. I expect a full data recovery & to be on top by next week's blog. Enjoy it! Want this weekly? Please subscribe.

Anyone traveling to Burning Man in a big van with room for my Wheel Questions project? :)

-Johnny


This Just In
Hadley Outdoor family movie night at the Hadley Elementary School, organized by the Hadley Girl Scouts8/14Western Mass
Hadley, MA. more
Somerville: in Shorts8/14Boston Metro
Rain date: next day. Outdoor films. Somerville, MA.
Vibram Open8/14 - 8/16Metro West
One of the largest disc golf events in the world". Leicester, MA.508-792-2764. more
Sri Lankan Festival8/15Metro West
Acton, MA. more
Celebrate Revere8/15Boston Metro
I'm figuring out that "family fun" is code for "sheer boredom unless you are a child". I don't know how parents stand it. Well, there's a beach, that's pretty good, even if you may not enjoy the puppet show and face painting. And then fireworks! Revere Beach, Revere, MA. more
Annual Amateur Sand Sculpture Contest8/15Cape Cod
Surf Drive Beach, Falmouth, MA.508-540-3304 or 508-548-8623. more
Festival of Fireworks – Jaffrey8/15New Hampshire
Jaffrey, NH. more
Annual Newport Storm Luau8/15Rhode Island
Newport, RI. more
MG Rover Day@ Larz Anderson Museum8/15Boston Metro
15 Newton Street, Brookline, MA.(617) 522-6547. more
Berkshire Womaen's Muse Fest8/15Western Mass
haven't inspected. Worth listing? Pittsfield, MA. more
Japanese Car & Motorcycle Day @ Larz Anderson Museum8/16Boston Metro
15 Newton Street, Brookline, MA.(617) 522-6547. more
Latin-American Festival8/16 - 8/17Worcester
Worcester Common, behind City Hall, Worcester, MA.508-798-1900. more
Summer Nights @ Harvard Museum of Natural History8/20Boston Metro
The science museum at Harvard will be open late this Thursday, with a free lecture about biodiversity at 6pm & 7pm. 26 Oxford St, Cambridge, MA.617-495-3045. more
Night at the Museum @ Harvard Museum of Natural History8/20Boston Metro
Harvard's museum of animals and plants and rocks is having a half-price evening from 5-8pm, including a lecture on "Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Primate Sex". Harvard Museum of Natural History, Cambridge, MA. more
Boston GreenFest 20098/21Boston Metro
Boston City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA. more
Marshfield Fair8/21 - 8/30South Shore
Fiesta Shows will have their traveling carnival there. Exit 12 - Rte 3 to Rte 3a, Marshfield, MA. more
Cedar Banks IIJan 1 - Dec 31Cape Cod
Claim to be the largest on Cape Cod. Route 6, Eastham, MA.508-255-2575.
Mulligan's Miniature GolfJun 1 - Sep 30Cape Cod
Rt 12. 124 Leominster Road, Sterling, MA.978-422-5022. more
Pirates CoveApr 1 - Sep 30Maine
Less than 2 hours from Boston. 36 holes near the beach. 70 First St., Old Orchard Beach, ME.207-934-5086. more
Pirates CoveApr 1 - Sep 30Maine
Rt 28. 728 Main Street, South Yarmouth, MA.508 394-6200. more
Golf on the Village GreenApr 1 - Sep 30Metro West
Rt 9. 315 Worcester St., Natick, MA.508-653-4671. more
Chuckster's Mini GolfApr 1 - Oct 31New Hampshire
Claim to have the world's longest mini golf hole. Rt 4, Chichester, NH.603-798-3555. more
Route 1 Golf & Baseball ParkApr 1 - Sep 30North Shore
Rt 1. 1575 Broadway, Saugus, MA.781 233-2811. more
Monster Mini-GolfMay 25 - Oct 31Rhode Island
33 Lambert Lind Hwy, Warwick RI.401-921-5472. more
Monster Mini-GolfMay 25 - Oct 31Southern Mass
1560 Boston Providence Hwy, Norwood, MA.781-762-3100. more
Monster Mini-GolfMay 25 - Oct 31Southern Mass
140 Taunton Ave, Seekonk MA.508-336-8004. more
Crystal CavesMay 1 - Oct 31Worcester
790 Southbridge St (Rt 12), Auburn, MA.(508) 832-0797. more
West End Creamery & Mini-GolfApr 1 - Oct 1Worcester
481 Purgatory Road, Whitinsville, MA.508-234-2022. more

 

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Outdoor Movies, Theatre, & Concerts: 8/14-8/21 [Aug. 14th, 2009|02:08 pm]
Outdoor Movies grade
Fri 8/14
Sat 8/15
Sun 8/16
Mon 8/17
Tue 8/18
Wed 8/19
Thu 8/20
Fri 8/21
Arlington Movie Night Arlington, MA        
Robbins Farm Park, Arlington, MA. more
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Outdoor - Movies by Moonlight Boston, MA        
Outdoor films. Fridays. Free. Start at "dusk". 70 Rowes Wharf, Boston, MA.617.439.7000. more
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WBZ Free Friday Flicks at the Hatch Shell Boston, MA        
At "sundown" (about 8:30pm, come early and bring a picnic dinner) at the hatch shell on the Esplanade. 617-787-7200. Esplanade, Boston, MA.617 227-0627. more
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Inman Under the Stars: Movie Night and Neighborhood Social Cambridge, MA        
Strolling improv comedy performers. Rain date: same night the following week. 2009: "Phone home" in this movie. Preshow entertainment at 7:15pm the movie at dusk. East Cambridge Savings Bank's parking lot, 1310 Cambridge St., Cambridge, MA.617 439 6575 Thomas Lynn, or Renee Farster 617 491 0176. more
      
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Summer in the City Cambridge, MA        
All movies are preceded by a kids performance at 6:30pm. Various parks, Cambridge, MA.617-349-6200. more
     
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Neponset River Greenway Festival & Movie Series Dorchester, MA        
There's no single web page but look in the calendar on Tue & Thu to find events. Some events come with stunt kite demonstrations beforehand! Either Martini Shell, Hyde Park, or Pope John Paul II Park, Gallivan Blvd, Dorchester, Dorchester, MA.617-542-7696. more more
    
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City of Somerville Annual Movie Series Somerville, MA        
Various locations, Somerville, MA.617-666-3311. more
      
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Movies Under the Stars Falmouth, MA        
Peg Noonan Park, Main Street, Falmouth, MA.508-487-3424. more
     
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Outdoor Movie Night at NARA Park, Acton Acton, MA        
NARA Park, Acton, MA.(978) 264-9608. more
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Big Screen Movie on the Beach @ Westerly Westerly, RI        
Misquamicut Beach, Westerly, RI.401-596-7761. more
    
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Scituate Recreation's Outdoor Movie Night Scituate, MA        
Start at sundown (7:45pm). Scituate High School Svensen Hockey Field, Scituate, MA.781-545-8738. more
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Weymouth Summer Outdoor Movies Weymouth, MA        
Ralph Talbot Amphitheatre next to Town Hall, Weymouth, MA.781-682-6124. more
      
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Fitchburg Free Friday Night Movies Fitchburg, MA        
Thursdays at dusk, with a farmer's market 4-7 and entertainment at 7pm. Riverfront Park, Fitchburg, MA.978-833-1270. more
      
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Shakespeare on the Common - The Comedy of Errors Boston, MA        
Free. At the Parade Grounds on Boston Common, near Beacon & Charles. Rent a chair for $5. Boston Common, Boston, MA.617-532-1252. more
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Shakespeare on Love: Outdoor Theatre Boston, MA        
2009: Shakespeare on Love, a collection of songs & excerpts from Shakespeare. 2009: 8/9 @ 5:45pm, Parkman Bandstand, Boston Common, Boston; 8/11 @ 11am, Elma Lewis Playhouse, The Playstead, Franklin Park, Dorchester; 8/13 @ 2pm, Beale Estate, 181 Adams St, Quincy; 8/18 @ 11am, Playstead @ Franklin Park, Dorchester. Various, Boston, MA. more
    
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Dancing under the Stars Boston, MA        
2009: 6-8pm. Esplanade, near the Hatch Shell, Boston, MA.Lessons & dance: salsa, swing, ballroom. more
      
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Outdoor Theatre: The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) Brighton, MA        
2009: All shows at 6:45pm. Publick Theatre at Christian Herter Park, 1175A Soldiers Field Road, Brighton, MA.617-454-1444. more more
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Fireworks @ Hampton Beach Hampton Beach, NH        
Every Wednesday, plus holidays. 22 C Street, Hampton Beach, NH.603-926-8717. more
     
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Fireworks @ Canobie Lake Park Salem, NH        
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Sunset Cruise with Pirate Sea Shanties Salem, MA        
2009: 6pm. $30. Sunset cruise with songs by re-enactors. 80 Wharf Street Salem Street, Salem, MA. more
       
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Payson Park Music Festival Belmont, MA        
Free but time not given. Call 'em. Payson Park, Belmont, MA.617-993-2760. more
     
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Wavelengths @ the ICA Boston, MA        
Live music: various types, outside the ICA, which is free Thursday nights. Institute for Contemporary Art, Boston, MA. more
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Special Live Concerts @ Boston Harbor Hotel Boston, MA        
Outdoor music: Soul on Tuesdays, Oldies on Wednesdays, Blues on Thursdays, all 6-10pm. Rowes Wharf, Boston Harbor Hotel, Boston, MA. more
    
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Landmarks Orchestra or Oldies at the Shell Boston, MA        
2009: 7pm. Free. Every Wednesday. Esplanade, Boston, MA. more
     
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MFA Concerts in the Courtyard Boston, MA        
Concerts at 7:30pm. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA.617-369-3189. more
     
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Outdoor folk dancing in Copley Square Boston, MA        
2009: 7:30pm-10pm on Tuesdays. Copley Square, by the fountain, Boston, MA. more
    
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Waterfront Performing Arts Series Boston, MA        
2009: 6-8pm. Christopher Columbus Park, Boston, MA. more
    
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Arts on the Arcade Boston, MA        
2009: 11am-3pm Wednesdays. A lot of art vendors, but also dance & live music performance. City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA. more
     
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Elma Lewis Playhouse in the Park Boston, MA        
Live music and contemporary dance. Run by the Franklin Park Coalition. Franklin Park, Boston, MA.(617) 442-4141. more more
    
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Friends of Fort Point Channel Summer Concert Series Boston, MA        
2009: All shows 5:30-7:30pm. Free. Friends of Fort Point Channel. Children's Wharf, Boston Children's Museum, Boston, MA.617-426-6500. more
      
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Longfellow Family Sundays Art in the Park Cambridge, MA        
Sometimes live music, sometimes poetry reading. Participatory painting, drawing. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Most events 4-5pm but see website. 105 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA.617-876-4491. more
  
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Summer in the City Cambridge, MA        
Sometimes indoors? Various, Cambridge, MA. more
     
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Sunday Parkland Games Cambridge, MA        
2009: Sundays 2-5pm. By the Weeks Footbridge, near JFK Street, Cambridge, MA. more
  
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Kendall Square Concert Series Cambridge, MA        
Sponsored by the Kendall Square Corporation. 2009: Tuesdays through Aug 25, & Thursdays through Sep 10, 12-2pm. 300 Athenaeum Street, Cambridge, MA.617 577-7354. more
    
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notloB Folk Concerts Newton, MA        
Outdoor concerts. 2009: 7:30pm. Jackson Homestead, 527 Washington St, Newton, MA. more
 
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Sunday Concert Series @ Revere Revere, MA        
Free concerts begin at 6pm. American Legion lawn, Revere, MA. more
  
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Free Jack Marlowe Park Summer Concert Series Woburn, MA        
Concerts 7-9pm. Jack Marlowe Park in Woburn Center, Woburn, MA.781-935-5820. more
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Summer Family Fun Fridays Sandwich, MA        
Outdoor concerts from 11am. Heritage Museums & Gardens, Sandwich, MA. more
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Tribute to the 60's Concert Series Acton, MA        
Nara Park, Acton, MA. more
      
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Music at the Manse Concert Series Concord, MA        
2009: Concerts 2-4pm. Through the end of September. The Old Manse, 269 Monument Street, Concord, MA. more
  
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Concerts on the Common, Framingham Framingham, MA        
2009: Fridays 6:30pm. Edgell Green, Framingham Common, Rt 9, Framingham, MA.508-532-5960 ask for "Building Services".. more
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Friday Night Series Lexington, MA        
2009: Concerts at 6:30pm. Lexington Visitors Center, 1875 Mass. Ave., Lexington, MA.781-862-2480.. more
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Tuesday Night Concerts Lexington, MA        
Sponsored by the Lexington Bicentennial Band. 2009: Concerts begin at 7:15pm. Hastings Bandstand, Worthen Road at Old Mass Ave, Lexington, MA.781-862-0500 x707. more
    
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Art in the Parks, Needham Needham, MA        
Thursdays at 7pm. Memorial Park, Needham, MA.781-455-7521. more
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Sunday Evening Concerts on the Common, Norwood Norwood, MA        
Washington St & Nahatan St, Norwood, MA. more
  
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Prescott Park Arts Festival Portsmouth, NH        
Outdoor theatre. 2009: Grease. 2009: Thu & Sun @ 7pm, Fri & Sat @ 8pm. Prescot Park, Marcy St at Mechanic St, Portsmouth, NH.603-436-2848. more
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Town of Woodstock Free Concert Series North Woodstock, NH        
Concerts from 6:30-8:30pm. Soldier's Park, North Woodstock, NH.603-745-8752. more
 
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Castle Hill Summer Picnic Concerts Ipswich, MA        
Dancing & music overlooking Crane Beach. 7-9pm. Come at 6pm for swing dance lessons! Call ahead to order a picnic dinner basket. Castle Hill, Ipswich, MA.978-356-4351 x4015. more
      
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Lowell Summer Music Series Lowell, MA        
Boarding House Park, Lowell, MA. more
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Summer Beach Concerts Lynn, MA        
Red Rock Park on the beach at Lynn Shore Drive., Lynn, MA. more
      
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The Valley’s Got Talent Salisbury, MA        
2009: 7-10pm. Nighttime free show at the beach where various singers and dancers compete. Salisbury Beach Center, 3 Broadway Street, Salisbury, MA. more
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Sundown Concerts @ Fruitland Museums Harvard, MA        
Open for picnicking at 5pm. Concerts begin at 7:30pm. 102 Prospect Hill Road, Harvard, MA.978-456-3924. more
     
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Summer Concert Series Jamestown, RI        
Concerts at 6:30pm. Memorial Square, Jamestown, RI.(401) 423-7260. more
  
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North Kingstown Free Library Outdoor Family Program North Kingstown, RI        
(401) 294-3306. more
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Blues on the Beach / Concert in Watch Hill Westerly, RI        
2009: 6-8:30pm. Westerly Town Beach or Village Green, Westerly, RI.401-596-7909. more
     
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Summer Concert Series @ Soule Homestead Middleboro, MA        
2009: Shows start at 6pm. Rain or shine (if it rains they'll go inside). 46 Soule Street, Middleboro, MA. more
 
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Wednesday Night Concerts Plymouth, MA        
Pilgrim Memorial Park, Water Street, Plymouth, MA. more
     
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Lakeside Concert Series Sharon, MA        
2009: All shows start at 7pm. Memorial Park Beach Bandstand, Lake Massapoag, Sharon, MA. more
     
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City Celebrates Summer Thursdays New Bedford, MA        
Free. 2009: 5-9pm. Downtown area, New Bedford, MA.508-996-8253 x205. more
      
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Sundays in the Park Concerts Greenfield, MA        
Greenfield Energy Park, Greenfield, MA.413-774-9949. more
  
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Stearns CityBlock Concert Series Springfield, MA        
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Saturday Night Live Concerts on the Green Westfield, MA        
2009: All shows are 6-9pm outdoors, then inside to the Tea Pot Gallery for the finale. On the Green, Elm St at School St, Westfield, MA.413-562-6966, or 413-534-0498. more more
 
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Summer Concert Series Holden, MA        
2009: 6-8pm. Senior Center Lawn in front of the Bandstand, Main St., Holden, MA.Marilyn Foley, 508-829-2951. more
  
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Family Night at the Bandstand Milford, MA        
Some shows are NOT in Milford! 2009: 6:30-8:30pm. Bandstand music by the The Claflin Hill Symphony Orchestra. Milford Town Park, Congress & Walnut Street, Milford, MA.508-478-5924. more
   
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Southbridge Summer Concert Series Southbridge, MA        
Sue Pelletier 508-765-8800 or 508-248-6687. more
  
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Sweet Summer Nights Music Series Upton, MA        
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The Week in Weird
Opening Day for Davis Megamaze8/6Worcester
I love the MegaMaze! It's a huge corn maze with 3 miles of walkways, and because there are crossover bridges, the maze is far more complex than you'd think. It's next to a mid-tier amusement park with a petting zoo, apple-picking orchard (seasonally), hay rides, and water spray park. It's by far the best in New England and arguably the world. You really should go to this opening day celebration, or sometime else.. the maze is open through Halloween. 145 Redstone Hill, Sterling, MA.978-422-8888. more
Open Wedding w/ Royalty8/8Rhode Island
The weird event of the week has got to be this though: a Renaissance costumed wedding that is open to the public. Wow! How do I hear about this stuff? 12pm. Hand fasting. Sword Songs & Moor is doing a wedding that's open to the public? Donation. Royal feast, food, song, merriment, sword swashbuckling demonstration, appearance by King & Queen. Festival, & fun. RSVP in advance preferred. RSVP to Missy Martucci, martuccim@hotmail.com. Foster Woodlands, Rt 6, Foster RI.401-714-4244.
Free Shakespeare on Boston Common7/31 - 8/16Boston Metro
The free Shakespeare performance on Boston Common continues! It's The Comedy of Errors. Arrive early and bring a blanket or rent a chair! It's free! Boston Common, Boston, MA.617-426-0863. more
Improv on the Bricks8/8 - 8/9North Shore
There are a lot of outdoor events involving theatre. This one's worth a mention. It's Salem Theatre Company's outdoor improv comedy show. 3:30pm. Free! Bring a lawn chair or sit on the bricks. Derby Square & Front Street, Salem, MA. more
Folkways: A Day in the Life of the Early Colonists8/1 - 8/31North Shore
There's a historical re-enactment village near Salem that I've never visited and seems poorly described. Um, but I'm sure it's great! And they're having a play which itself is poorly described but seems to be some kind of historical thing. Friday - Tuesday from 11am-1pm. Part of Pioneer Village. Pioneer Village, Forest River Park, Salem, MA.978-867-4767. more
Annual Sand Sculpture Contest @ Marthas Vineyard8/5Cape Cod
I was wrong to write that Nantucket has the private beaches. Nantucket is the one with the public beaches! So as a result they are usually less crowded than a Martha's Vinyard, where many are private. Sorry about the mistake! If you are lucky enough to be visiting Martha's Vinyard, stop by the sand sculpture contest! South Beach (right fork), Edgartown, MA.508-627-8134. more
Rehoboth Fair8/6 - 8/9Southern Mass
I went last year to this one and it was pretty good! Not bad for my tiny hometown. They'll hav a petting zoo, live stock exhibits, tractor pulls, horse show, and Demolition Derby. Almeida Road at Wheaton Avenue, Rehoboth, MA. more
Rehoboth Antiquarian Society Clambake8/9Southern Mass
Also in Rehoboth, they're having the biggest museum celebration of the year. It's authentic New Englandy clambake all-you-can-eat goodness, check it out. Goff Hall, Rehoboth, MA.508-252-3031. more
National Night Out: Revere8/4Boston Metro
As I mentioned last week, in Revere, it's a free movie and "family fun" here. Garfield School, Revere, MA.617-343-4345. more
National Night Out: Franklin Park Zoo8/4Boston Metro
As I mentioned last week, the Franklin Park Zoo is free 5-8pm. Franklin Park Zoo, Boston, MA.617-343-4345. more
National Night Out: Block Parties7/19 - 8/4Boston Metro
As I mentioned last week, there are supposed to be block parties in neighborhoods all across Boston. But I couldn't find them on their website. Everywhere, Boston, MA.617-343-4345. more
Turners Falls Block Party8/8Western Mass
Another block party is way out in Western Massachusetts, with a parade, too. Turners Falls, MA.413.230.9910. more
Fall River Celebrates America8/7 - 8/9Southern Mass
It's festival season, and this one's special because it happens next to the largest marine exhibit in the world, Battleship Cove. They have a carousel, and fireworks! Battleship Cove at Fall River Heritage State Park, Fall River, MA. more
Newport Jazz Festival (JVC Jazz Festival)8/8 - 8/9Rhode Island
The Jazz Festival should be good too. I know because I was just there last weekend for the Folk Festival. Fort Adams State Park, Newport, RI. more
Carnival in Beverly8/7North Shore
Beverly is having a carnival. Beverly, MA. more
Rock, Rattle, & Drum Pow Wow & Spirit on the Mountain Music Festival8/7 - 8/9Western Mass
This one seems to be a serious music event, and well worth a visit. Considering camping over that weekend. Eastover Resort, 430 East Street, Lenox, MA.413-464-0919. more
Beverly Homecoming Days7/31 - 8/9North Shore
Beverly's festival continues... This one ends with fireworks... Beverly, MA. more
Ipswich 375th Anniversary Celebration8/9North Shore
Ipswich is turning 375 and celebrating with what appears to be a fairly standard event: parade & live music. Take the shuttle at http://ipswichessexexplorer.com if you don't drive. Town Hall, Ipswich, MA. more
Beach Bash Kite Fest8/9South Shore
But I might rather go to this interactive festival, since the regular Boston-area Kite Festival is not running this year. Come see people fly stunt kites, and learn to fly one yourself! 10am-3pm. Pageant Field, 1 Merrymount Parkway, Quincy, MA. more
Boston by Bike at Night8/8 - 8/9Boston Metro
Speaking of hobbies, here's a nighttime Boston bike cruise, from midnight to dawn. meet Aug 8 at 11:15pm at Copley Square near Trinity Church. Ride 28 miles and finish at 7am at Christopher Columbus Park. Run by the Back Bay Midnight Pedalers. Not physically demanding. The idea is to learn things you didn't know about Boston history and architecture. Bring a bike with a light, & wear something reflective. Trinity Church, 206 Clarendon St., Boston, MA.617-522-0259.
Moonlight Paddle8/5Western Mass
Or go kayaking at night. Weatogue Road, Ashley Falls, Sheffield, MA. more
Arlington Astronomy Night8/8 - 9/12Boston Metro
My night choice would be looking at the moon through telescopes at this park in Arlington. 9:15pm. Weather permitting, and next one is September 12. Robbins Farm Park, Arlington, MA. more
Model airplanes - CRRC Soar-In8/8 - 8/9Metro West
Also a hobby is this model airplane event. I've been and it was fun if you'll be in the area. Off Rt 117. Call Mark Drela at 617 253 0067, or drela@mit.edu. Lunch included in admission. One of two big local model airplane events. Register ahead for discount. Directions, see http://www.charlesriverrc.org/fields_davis.htm. Davis Field, Sudbury, MA.(978) 897-1750. more
Anchor’s Away: Miniature ship building8/8 - 8/16North Shore
Watch hobbyists actually build model ships, and over 30 will be on display. They have an exhibit on superheroes too where you can try on Superman's cape or climb into Batman's car. Rt 1A, Wenham, MA.978-468-2377. more
Tour of the Water Purification Facility8/10Boston Metro
What you really need is a tour of a water treatment plant. You know you want it! 6-7:30pm. Water Purification Facility, 250 Fresh Pond Parkway, Cambridge, MA. more
Cambridge Discovery Days8/8 - 8/15Boston Metro
OK, maybe not. Maybe you'd prefer free walking tours featuring famous dead poets, etc. and other locals. Various, Cambridge, MA. more
Harvard Reads: Poets at 2008/9Boston Metro
It's the 200th anniversary of Edgar Allan Poe, so come hear Harvard Professors read his poetry, and others'. Longfellow Historic Site, Brattle St., Cambridge, MA.(617) 876-4491. more

Also Fun
Free "Fun Friday" @ Plimoth Plantation8/7South Shore
Plimoth Plantation is free on Friday. Thanks!! 137 Warren Avenue, Plymouth, MA.508-746-1622. more
Wachusett Valley Folk Festival8/9Northern Mass
And there are a bunch of smaller festivals. Here's one. Wachusett Village Inn, 9 Village Inn Road, Westminster, MA. more
Dorchester Beach Festival8/8Boston Metro
11am-4pm. If there's one thing I've learned about moonbounces, it's that 6'4" guys are too big for 'em. This looks pretty creative, including an eco-scavenger hunt and kite decorating. Malibu Beach, Morrissey Boulevard, Dorchester, MA. more
Rockport Acoustic Music Festival8/9North Shore
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Annual Winnekenni Castle Chowderfest8/9Northern Mass
This festival isn't just the chowder. They'll have magic shows and live music. Haverhill, MA. more
Naukabout Music Festival8/8Cape Cod
More music festivals... East Falmouth, MA. more
Prescott Park Rhythm & Roots Fest8/8New Hampshire
More music festivals... Portsmouth, NH. more
Martha's Vineyard African-American Film Festival8/5 - 8/8Southern Mass
Another excuse to stay indoors while on Martha's Vinyard. Martha's Vinyard, MA. more
Rhode Island International Film Festival8/4 - 8/9Rhode Island
Or in Rhode Island. This one celebrates, um, William Shatner. Providence, RI.401-861-4445. more
Lowell Quilt Festival (Images Quilt Show)8/6 - 8/9Northern Mass
2nd largest annual quilt festival in the Boston area. Lowell, MA. more
Essex Street Fair8/8 - 8/9North Shore
This "sidewalk festival" is pretty commercial. But Salem is fun to visit anyhow! And it's all part of Salem Heritage Days. Salem, MA. more
Red Bones Annual Pig Pickin'8/10Boston Metro
A southern-style hog roast and street festival to benefit charity. Live music. 6-9pm. Somerville, MA. more
Boston Restaurant Week - Summer8/9 - 8/21Boston Metro
Get cheap eats at the fanciest restaurants. A marketing ploy, a tourist event, what's the difference? Various, Boston, MA. more

Recurring Events
Sharon Pollock's Blood Relations (Lizzie Borden)8/7 - 8/15Boston Metro
Did you miss Lizzie Borden last week? This play seems to be more classy and less ghost-hunter-y. Arsenal Center for the Arts, Watertown, MA. more
Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead7/30 - 8/9Boston Metro
One of my favorite plays, by Tom Stoppard, who wrote the screenplay for the movie "Shakespeare in Love", it a comedy about Hamlet's lesser known friends. Cambridge YMCA, 820 Mass. Ave, Cambridge, MA. more
The Ego & The Oracle8/6 - 8/27Boston Metro
This is an event where they spin the wheel and answer your questions or tell your fortune by playing music! Every Thursday in August! 6:30pm. The Burren, Davis Square, Somerville, MA. more
George's Island Kite Day (Go Fly a KITE Day)8/8 - 8/29Boston Metro
Kite experts give lessons on kite-flying, fre material to build kites. Boston Harbor Islands, Boston, MA.617-223-8666. more
Salem Heritage Days7/31 - 8/10North Shore
... At the same time as a Heritage Days festival, that includes annual ice cream event, a dog show, dance, comedy, an outdoor movie, and a pizza competition. And see the antique car show at the Phillips House on Aug 9. Salem, MA.978-740-1650. more
Quill Pen Writing8/1 - 8/27Boston Metro
I thought this was cute. While you're walking the Boston Freedom Trail, try your hand at writing with a real quill pen. Website only works in Internet Explorer. Old South Meeting House, Boston, MA. more
Swim with luminous jellyfish off the Cape8/1 - 8/30Cape Cod
How would you like to swim with harmless but glow-in-the-dark jellyfish? I went to Cape Cod last year on a mission to research this event. Near the end of August, sneak into McGansett Beach, in Falmouth. Or any public beach really. Or boat to Tarpaulin Cove. Choose a calm night, because if there’s a lot of waves there may be too much turbulence to see the jellyfish. They are non-stinging, and small, about the size of a goose egg. The creatures glow when there's motion in the water, so if you disturb the water, such as jumping off the McGansett Beach dock, you see glowing. No real website, but you can ask about it at Woods Hole, http://www.whoi.edu, or the National Marine Life Center, www.nmic.org. Falmouth, MA. more
Kink 101 Club Night8/8Boston Metro
And it's a free party for people curious about sexuality. Cambridge, MA. more

Travel
Northeast Kingdom Music Festival8/7 - 8/8Vermont
Come camp for a whole weekend for this world music festival. Chilly Ranch, Albany, VT. more
Lake Champlain Bluegrass Festival8/7 - 8/9Vermont
Or this one... Rt 2, Alburgh, VT. more
Valley Stage Music Festival8/8Vermont
Or this one... Huntington, VT. more
Bangor State Fair7/31 - 8/9Maine
Fiesta Shows will have their traveling carnival here also! Bangor Fairgrounds, Bangor, ME. more

 

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