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

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The Week in Weird
Opening Day for Davis Megamaze		8/6	Worcester
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/ Royalty		8/8	Rhode 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 Common		7/31 - 8/16	Boston 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 Bricks		8/8 - 8/9	North 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 Colonists		8/1 - 8/31	North 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 Vineyard		8/5	Cape 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 Fair		8/6 - 8/9	Southern 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 Clambake		8/9	Southern 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: Revere		8/4	Boston 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 Zoo		8/4	Boston 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 Parties		7/19 - 8/4	Boston 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 Party		8/8	Western Mass
Another block party is way out in Western Massachusetts, with a parade, too. Turners Falls, MA.413.230.9910. more
Fall River Celebrates America		8/7 - 8/9	Southern 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 - 8/9	Rhode 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 Beverly		8/7	North Shore
Beverly is having a carnival. Beverly, MA. more
Rock, Rattle, & Drum Pow Wow & Spirit on the Mountain Music Festival		8/7 - 8/9	Western 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 Days		7/31 - 8/9	North Shore
Beverly's festival continues... This one ends with fireworks... Beverly, MA. more
Ipswich 375th Anniversary Celebration		8/9	North 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 Fest		8/9	South 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 Night		8/8 - 8/9	Boston 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 Paddle		8/5	Western Mass
Or go kayaking at night. Weatogue Road, Ashley Falls, Sheffield, MA. more
Arlington Astronomy Night		8/8 - 9/12	Boston 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-In		8/8 - 8/9	Metro 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 building		8/8 - 8/16	North 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 Facility		8/10	Boston 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 Days		8/8 - 8/15	Boston 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 200		8/9	Boston 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 Plantation		8/7	South Shore
Plimoth Plantation is free on Friday. Thanks!! 137 Warren Avenue, Plymouth, MA.508-746-1622. more
Wachusett Valley Folk Festival		8/9	Northern Mass
And there are a bunch of smaller festivals. Here's one. Wachusett Village Inn, 9 Village Inn Road, Westminster, MA. more
Dorchester Beach Festival		8/8	Boston 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 Festival		8/9	North Shore
Rockport, MA. more
Annual Winnekenni Castle Chowderfest		8/9	Northern Mass
This festival isn't just the chowder. They'll have magic shows and live music. Haverhill, MA. more
Naukabout Music Festival		8/8	Cape Cod
More music festivals... East Falmouth, MA. more
Prescott Park Rhythm & Roots Fest		8/8	New Hampshire
More music festivals... Portsmouth, NH. more
Martha's Vineyard African-American Film Festival		8/5 - 8/8	Southern Mass
Another excuse to stay indoors while on Martha's Vinyard. Martha's Vinyard, MA. more
Rhode Island International Film Festival		8/4 - 8/9	Rhode 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 - 8/9	Northern Mass
2nd largest annual quilt festival in the Boston area. Lowell, MA. more
Essex Street Fair		8/8 - 8/9	North 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'		8/10	Boston Metro
A southern-style hog roast and street festival to benefit charity. Live music. 6-9pm. Somerville, MA. more
Boston Restaurant Week - Summer		8/9 - 8/21	Boston 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 - 8/15	Boston 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 Dead		7/30 - 8/9	Boston 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 Oracle		8/6 - 8/27	Boston 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 - 8/29	Boston Metro
Kite experts give lessons on kite-flying, fre material to build kites. Boston Harbor Islands, Boston, MA.617-223-8666. more
Salem Heritage Days		7/31 - 8/10	North 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 Writing		8/1 - 8/27	Boston 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 Cape		8/1 - 8/30	Cape 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 Night		8/8	Boston Metro
And it's a free party for people curious about sexuality. Cambridge, MA. more
Travel
Northeast Kingdom Music Festival		8/7 - 8/8	Vermont
Come camp for a whole weekend for this world music festival. Chilly Ranch, Albany, VT. more
Lake Champlain Bluegrass Festival		8/7 - 8/9	Vermont
Or this one... Rt 2, Alburgh, VT. more
Valley Stage Music Festival		8/8	Vermont
Or this one... Huntington, VT. more
Bangor State Fair		7/31 - 8/9	Maine
Fiesta Shows will have their traveling carnival here also! Bangor Fairgrounds, Bangor, ME. more

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The Week in Weird
Free Shakespeare on Boston Common		7/31 - 8/16	Boston Metro
The weird event of the week is most definitely the free Shakespeare play on Boston Common! I've been many times and it's definitely a must-see. This time the play is The Comedy of Errors. Arrive early and bring a blanket or rent a chair! It's free! Boston Common, Boston, MA. more
Newport Folk Festival / George Wein's Folk Festival 50		8/1 - 8/2	Rhode Island
Lots and lots of music this weekend at the Newport Folk Festival! It's weird mainly because I'll be there with my Wheel Questions project. And Pete Seeger. And the Decemberists. And Arlo Guthrie and Joan Baez. So come to see us, not necessarily in that order of priority. Fort Adams State Park, Newport, RI. more
Feast of the Blessed Sacrement (Portuguese)		7/30 - 8/2	Rhode Island
While you're in the area, stop by the largest Portuguese festival in the USA. Music, food, a parade on Sunday, 5K road race. Free! Madeira Field, New Bedford, MA.508-992-6911. more
Redcoats and Rebels @ Old Sturbridge Village		8/1 - 8/2	Southern Mass
My favorite alternative would be Old Sturbridge Village as usual. Is there anything these people do wrong? I don't think so! For this one they'll re-enact 300 years of military history. I've seen it. It's amazing! Parade, fife & drum, camp cooking, cannon demo, kids activities. Old Sturbridge Village, Sturbridge, MA.(508) 347-3362. more
Obey Experiment Redux @ ICA Boston		7/31	Boston Metro
Also a museum that can do no wrong: the ICA. I actually went to their last one of these and it was worth the visit, not spectacular. This one adds a dance floor though! ICA, Boston, MA. more
Shoes Tell Stories @ Fuller Museum		8/2	Southern Mass
This is always-a-hit museum #3. I love the Fuller! Do you like shoes? Have shoes ever changed your life? The Fuller Museum wants to hear your story. This event doesn't sound very impressive but I'm listing it because the Fuller Museum is such a gem. I've been three times and there's always something world-class going on in lonely Brockton. They are free and have arty socials Wednesday evenings, 5-9pm. 10am to 1pm. 455 Oak Street, Brockton, MA.508-588-6000. more
Lizzie Borden Museum Annual Re-enactment		8/4	Southern Mass
Then we come to a screeching halt a museum that shouldn't even exist. In 1892, a horrific murder occurred in Fall River. The main suspect was acquitted, but conspiracy theorists are *still talking about it*. And now, they have re-enactors of something that's not even really historic. And they promote paranormal hogwash. Humbug. :). Lizzie Borden B&B, 92 Second St., Fall River, MA.508-675-7333. more
Abigail Adams Meets Captain William Smith		8/2	Metro West
I going to wash that thought right out of my hair with the regularly re-enacting folks at the National Park Service in Lexington. This weekend you can meet the wife of former president John Adams re-enacted, as well. Preceded by "Colonial Tunes with the Hartwell Players". Captain William Smith House, Lexington, MA. more
Tutto Italiano @ Larz Anderson Museum		8/2	Boston Metro
And you really can't go wrong visiting the Museum of Transportation, with its regular lawn festivals. 15 Newton Street, Brookline, MA.(617) 522-6547. more
Edaville Unplugged: Acoustic Music Festival		8/1	Southern Mass
This music festival is just a good excuse to visit Edaville, with its trains, ferris wheel, and merry-go-round. Hopefully the trains won't be unplugged, too. Edaville Railroad, Route 58, South Carver, MA.877-EDAVILLE. more
ConnectiCon		7/31 - 8/2	Connecticut
Are you a geek? Perhaps you'll drive out to this general-purpose fandom convention including anime, gaming, web-comics, science-fiction, fantasy and more. Connecticut Convention Center on Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT. more
Salem Maritime Festival		8/1 - 8/2	North Shore
Another big festival is in Salem, which has a Maritime Festival, with music, folk dancing, tons of 'traditional crafts', and two big sailing ships! Derby Wharf, 174 Derby Street, Salem, MA.978-740-1650. more
Salem Heritage Days		7/31 - 8/10	North 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
Ice Cream Bowl @ Salem		8/4	North Shore
Yummy, yummy, ice cream... Salem, MA.978-740-1650. more
The Underpants		7/16 - 8/2	North Shore
While you're there, check out the closing week for this comedy written by Steve Martin. Church, 316 Essex Street, Salem, MA.978-790-8546. more
Yankee Homecoming Festival		7/26 - 8/2	North Shore
There's something special about festivals on the North Shore this week. Newburyport has one too. Printmaking, food & music & art, festival, historical tours, Irish & Greek performances. fireworks Aug 1, and a parade Aug 2. Various, Newburyport, MA. more
Beverly Homecoming Days		7/31 - 8/9	North Shore
As does Beverly. This one ends with fireworks... Beverly, MA. more
Luau in Beverly		7/30	North Shore
And starts with a Hawaiin Luau! Beverly, MA. more
Chris & Meredith Thompson, fireworks		8/2	North Shore
Of the many outdoor concerts, my pick is Chris & Meredith Thompson, twin sisters who play a variety of folk. Beverly, MA. more
Roaring 20's Jazz Ball		7/31	North Shore
Also on the North Shore! They're having a Jazz Ball at the Crane Estate with antique cars, dancing, and live music. 7pm-midnight. Ipswich, MA. more
Annual Sand Sculpture Contest @ Marthas Vineyard		8/5	Cape Cod
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
Nantucket Comedy Festival		7/28 - 8/1	Southern Mass
Nantucket is harder to access but they have a comedy fest and all of the beaches are open to the public, which means less crowding. Only a few of Martha's Vineyard's beaches are public (though lovely). Nantucket Island.508-228-1515. more
Circus Smirkus @ Revere		7/31 - 8/1	Boston Metro
Let's bring it back home to Boston with this traveling circus show. Revere, MA. more
OPENAIR Circus		7/31 - 8/2	Boston Metro
But the real circus spice is this summer workshop for kids that ends in a public performance! Somerville, MA. more
United Styles - Breakdancing Competition		7/31 - 8/2	Boston Metro
They'll also be breakdancing in Boston. Always fun to see. $25, preparty Friday, then 3-11pm Sat & Sun. Cyclorama, 539 Tremont Street #2, Boston, MA. more
Peace Hip Hop Festival		8/1	Boston Metro
Or see it on the festival that used to be at Boston City Hall Plaza. 4-8pm. Hip hop performances. Free. Strand Theatre-Uphams Corner, 543 Columbia Rd, Dorchester, MA.617-635-3911. more
Worcester African Festival		8/1	Worcester
This one seems to be ethnically African, not African-American. 12-7pm. Free food. Martin Luther King Center, 237 Chandler St., Worcester, MA. more
Latino Family Festival		8/2	Boston Metro
Boston's biggest latino event, with a concert at Fenway Park. 12pm. Fenway Park, Boston, MA. more more
Pittsfield Ethnic Festival		8/2	Western Mass
Two stages of music and dance, all "ethnic". (What a strange term!). First Two Blocks of North St, Pittsfield, MA.413-443-6501. more
Stony Brook Summerfest		8/2	Boston Metro
They'll have a bike rodeo, swimming, live animals, music, games, and more at this state park. Stony Brook Reservation, Hyde Park, MA.617-698-1802 x3. more
Pittsfield NH Rotary Hot Air Balloon Rally		7/31 - 8/2	New Hampshire
Perhaps you'd travel 1.7 hrs from Boston for a balloon ride. Call to reserve in advance! Fireworks on Saturday. Pittsfield, NH. more
Moonlight Paddle on the Charles River		7/31 - 8/6	Boston Metro
I've always wanted to try a moonlight guided hike or paddle. This group does them regularly. Charles River Canoe & Kayak, Boston, MA.617-267-4430. more
Quill Pen Writing		8/1 - 8/27	Boston 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
Bang on a Can Marathon		8/1	Western Mass
The Mass MoCA event of live music continues in a "marathon". But it's basically a performance. And you don't get to bang cans. :(. 87 Marshall St, North Adams, MA.413-662-2111.. more
National Night Out: Revere		8/4	Boston Metro
I don't know what else is happening elsewhere, but in Revere, it's a free movie and "family fun" here. Garfield School, Revere, MA.617-343-4345. more
National Night Out: Franklin Park Zoo		8/4	Boston Metro
The Franklin Park Zoo is free 5-8pm. Franklin Park Zoo, Boston, MA.617-343-4345. more
National Night Out: Block Parties		7/19 - 8/4	Boston Metro
There are supposed to be block parties too, in neighborhoods all across Boston. But I couldn't find them on their website. Everywhere, Boston, MA.617-343-4345. more
Also Fun
Free "Fun Friday" @ Boston Children's Museum		7/31	Boston Metro
The Children's Museum is free this week, too! Boston Children's Museum, Boston, MA. more
Somerville Rock & Roll Yard Sale		8/1	Boston Metro
This is a flea market for music enthusiasts with live music and DJs all day. 3-7pm. Rain date: next day. Union Square, Somerville, MA.617.625.6600 ext. 2985. more
Chesterwood Annual Summer Gala: A Lincoln Portrait		8/1 - 8/2	Western Mass
They're having a garden party and you get to see how clay sculptures are made. They have free evening hours July 29, too. 4 Williamsville Road, Stockbridge, MA.413-298-3579. more
Boston Poetry Slam - Send Off to Nationals		7/29	Boston Metro
7pm. $5. Four teams battle to speak the best poetry, and one team will travel to the national competition. I've seen poetry slams and they're more like theatre and a lot less like reading dry text! The Cantab Lounge, 738 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA.617-244-6619. more
South Delta Aquarids Meteor Shower		7/28 - 7/30	Metro West
This one's barely a meteor shower, but it's weird, so I'm listing it! Make sure to go to a lake or a huge field with no street lights to blind you. 1am-4am on any morning between Tuesday, July 28 and Thursday, July 30. Everywhere, Everywhere. more
Cheshire Fair		7/29 - 8/2	New Hampshire
Fiesta Shows will have their traveling carnival there. Cheshire Fairgrounds (Rte 12), Swanzey, NH. more
Podunk Bluegrass Music Festival		7/30 - 8/2	Connecticut
Yet another outdoor festival. East Hartford CT. more
Litchfield Jazz Festival		7/31 - 8/2	Connecticut
Yet another. Kent School, Kent, CT. more
Onset Blues Festival		8/1	Cape Cod
Festivals continue. This one's on lovely Cape Cod! The Bluff, Onset, MA.508-295-7072. more
Gloucester Best Dressed Dog Parade		8/1	North Shore
Part of Gloucester Sidewalk Days, a highly commercial event: some cute dogs. 260 Main St. Gloucester, MA, Gloucester, MA. more more
21st Hingham Invitational Ultimate Frisbee Championship		8/1 - 8/2	Northern Mass
Everyone loves frisbee. This one's the ultimate. Hingham, MA. more
Pan Mass Challenge		8/1 - 8/2	Metro West
Bicycle for charity from Wellesley to Provincetown, for cancer research. Wellesley, MA. more
Woods Hole Film Festival		7/25 - 8/1	Cape Cod
Cape Cod can be excused for having a film festival in the summer. Because when else would you go there? Woods Hole, MA. more
Roxbury Film Festival		7/30 - 8/2	Boston Metro
But I'm not sure what Roxbury's excuse would be. This one celebrates people of color. Roxbury, MA. more
Rhode Island International Film Festival		8/4 - 8/9	Rhode Island
Or Rhode Island's. This one celebrates, um, William Shatner. Providence, RI.401-861-4445. more
Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead		7/30 - 8/9	Boston 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
Travel
Maine Lobster Festival		7/29 - 8/2	Maine
Do you love lobster? Enough to drive nearly 4 hours from Boston? Rockland, ME. more
Vermont Roots Reggae Festival		7/31 - 8/2	Vermont
Reggae is big in Vermont. Go figure. Rt 129, Alburgh, VT. more
Bangor State Fair		7/31 - 8/9	Maine
Fiesta Shows will have their traveling carnival here also! Bangor Fairgrounds, Bangor, ME. more
Champlain Valley Folk Festival		7/31 - 8/2	Vermont
But the place to be in undoubtedly Vermont along Lake Champlain. Kingsland Bay State Park, Ferrisburgh, VT.877-850-0206. more

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