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Lynn Wrona: A Solo Exhibition
Lynn Wrona: A Solo Exhibition
Sun, Aug 16, 2026 · Gloucester, MA
The North Shore Arts Association welcomes you to experience a solo exhibition of works by North Shore Arts member, Lynn Wrona, on view from August 6 – August…
Daniel Lyman at the Beauport Hotel
Sun, Aug 16, 2026 · Gloucester, MA
Reflections in the Long Night
Reflections in the Long Night
Sun, Aug 16, 2026 · Beverly, MA
As part of the Montserrat Galleries Curatorial Mentorship program, Reflections in the Long Night is a group exhibition organized by Curatorial Assistant…
Summer Sundays at Muse Paintbar
Summer Sundays at Muse Paintbar
Sun, Aug 16, 2026 • 12:00 AM—10:59 PM · Dedham, MA
Make Sundays your new favorite day of the week. Now through September 7, enjoy 20% off all Sunday classes at Muse Paintbar. There’s no better way to unwind and…
“Leave Your Legacy” Bookmark Design Contest
“Leave Your Legacy” Bookmark Design Contest
Sun, Aug 16, 2026 · Dedham, MA
Summer’s winding down. The backpack’s almost packed. But before the school bell rings, there’s one more thing worth doing: leaving your mark. Legacy Place is…
Newburyport Farmers Market
Newburyport Farmers Market
Sun, Aug 16, 2026 • 9:00 AM—1:00 PM · Bedford, MA
Sturbridge Farmers Market
Sturbridge Farmers Market
Sun, Aug 16, 2026 • 9:00 AM—1:00 PM · Bedford, MA
August | Coffee and Conversation – Member Networking Event
August | Coffee and Conversation – Member Networking Event
Sun, Aug 16, 2026 • 9:30 AM—12:00 PM · Winchester, MA
@ Join us for a morning event of conversation and critique. We are excited to provide our members an opportunity to network and get critical feedback about a…

Live Music

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DJ Trivia Wednesdays
DJ Trivia Wednesdays
Sun, Aug 16, 2026 • 6:30 PM—9:00 PM · Hudson, MA
Play DJ Trivia with us every Wednesday night!
Musical Bingo Fridays
Musical Bingo Fridays
Sun, Aug 16, 2026 • 6:30 PM—8:30 PM · Hudson, MA
Listen to tunes, win prizes, and enjoy Texas Smoke Shack BBQ every Friday night!
Faouzia
Faouzia
Sun, Aug 16, 2026 • 7:00 PM · Boston, MA
Royale Boston — Boston's premier live music and events venue. World-class artists, VIP table service, and unforgettable nights in the Theater District.
TLI Open Workshops: A Far Cry with Simone Dinnerstein
TLI Open Workshops: A Far Cry with Simone Dinnerstein
Wed, Aug 19, 2026 • 1:30 PM—3:00 PM · Boston, MA
Pianist Simone Dinnerstein and Boston’s self-conducted chamber orchestra A Far Cry are in residence at TLI for four days to develop and rehearse their…
Band Concerts on the Common
Wed, Aug 19, 2026 • 6:30 PM—8:30 PM · Ashby, MA
An Ashby\'s tradition. Concessions start at 5:30 and the band concert begins at 6:30. Bring your own seating. Weather permitting.
Arlington Res Beer Garden
Arlington Res Beer Garden
Thu, Aug 20, 2026 · Arlington, MA
Arlington Res Beer Garden Join us at the Arlington Reservoir beach for our Summer Beer Gardens! Every OTHER Thursday evening June 25th — Aug 20th!
Live Music with Dan DeCristofaro
Live Music with Dan DeCristofaro
Thu, Aug 20, 2026 • 6:00 PM—9:00 PM · Boston, MA
Dan DeCristofaro is a talented musician and producer known for his “genre bending” original music and covers. There is no cover for this show as with all other…
Friday Live Music: DJ Skoolyahd
Friday Live Music: DJ Skoolyahd
Fri, Aug 21, 2026 • 6:00 PM—10:00 PM · Boston, MA
Join us every Friday for a live DJ set, delicious bites and refreshing beverages!
Melrose Beer Garden
Melrose Beer Garden
Sat, Aug 22, 2026 • 1:00 PM—6:00 PM · Melrose, MA
Beers at The Beebe is back for another summer! Join Idle Hands Craft Ales at the beautiful Beebe Estate in Downtown Melrose for a family-friendly beer garden.…
Legacy Littles: Music & Movement
Legacy Littles: Music & Movement
Wed, Aug 26, 2026 • 10:30 AM—11:30 AM · Dedham, MA
Join Little Beats for 1 hour of music, movement, stories, bubbles, games and fun on The Green at Legacy Place, in front of J.Crew! This event is best for ages…
Street Stage @ Moakley Park
Street Stage @ Moakley Park
Wed, Aug 26, 2026 • 5:30 PM—7:30 PM · Boston, MA
Street Stage at Moakley Park Summer Nights presented in partnership with Boston Harbor Now When: Wednesday, July 29, 5:30-7:30 PM Rain date: Wednesday, August…
John Gorka
John Gorka
Wed, Aug 26, 2026 • 7:00 PM—9:00 PM · Newburyport, MA
The Firehouse Center for the Arts presents… John Gorka tickets starting at $37.50 Purchase Tickets From New Jersey, John Gorka is a world-renowned…

Tours

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Walking Tour: Historic Dogtown­ – A Walk Back in Time
Walking Tour: Historic Dogtown­ – A Walk Back in Time
Sun, Aug 16, 2026 • 10:00 AM—12:00 PM · Gloucester, MA
Sunday, August 16, 2026 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Babson Boulder Parking Cherry Street, Gloucester, MA 01930 CAM Members $15, Non-Members $25. Registration…
Guided House Tours
Sun, Aug 16, 2026 • 1:00 PM—4:00 PM · Ipswich, MA
Guided house tours
White-Ellery House Tour
White-Ellery House Tour
Sun, Aug 16, 2026 • 2:00 PM—3:00 PM · Gloucester, MA
Sunday 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. White-Ellery House, CAM Green 13 Poplar St, Gloucester, MA 01930 Free and open to the public. This is a drop in program and space…
TLI Presents: The Goldberg Variations Reimagined with Simone Dinnerstein and A Far Cry
TLI Presents: The Goldberg Variations Reimagined with Simone Dinnerstein and A Far Cry
Fri, Aug 21, 2026 • 1:00 PM—3:00 PM · Boston, MA
A Far Cry in collaboration with pianist Simone Dinnerstein present the Goldberg Variations, reimagining Bach’s iconic keyboard masterpiece in revelatory,…
Captain Elias Davis House Tour
Captain Elias Davis House Tour
Fri, Aug 21, 2026 • 2:00 PM—3:00 PM · Gloucester, MA
Fridays at 2:00 p.m. Downtown Campus, 27 Pleasant St, Gloucester, MA Free with admission Due to limited space it is first come, first serve. Let the Visitor…
Walking Tour: Public Sculpture of Gloucester
Walking Tour: Public Sculpture of Gloucester
Sat, Aug 22, 2026 • 10:30 AM—12:00 PM · Gloucester, MA
Saturday, August 22, 2026 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Downtown Campus 27 Pleasant Street, Gloucester, MA 01930 CAM Members $15, Non-Members $25. Registration…
White-Ellery House Tour
White-Ellery House Tour
Sun, Aug 23, 2026 • 2:00 PM—3:00 PM · Gloucester, MA
Sunday 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. White-Ellery House, CAM Green 13 Poplar St, Gloucester, MA 01930 Free and open to the public. This is a drop in program and space…
She Walked Here: Remarkable Women of Beverly Walking Tour
Thu, Aug 27, 2026 • 6:00 PM—7:00 PM · Beverly, MA
Behind every street and historic building in Beverly are stories of remarkable women who helped shape the city’s past. As Beverly celebrates 400 years,…
Walking Tour: Hopper’s Houses Downtown
Walking Tour: Hopper’s Houses Downtown
Fri, Aug 28, 2026 • 10:30 AM—12:00 PM · Gloucester, MA
Friday, August 28, 2026 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Downtown Campus 27 Pleasant Street, Gloucester, MA, 01930 CAM Members $15, Non-Members $25. Registration…
Captain Elias Davis House Tour
Captain Elias Davis House Tour
Fri, Aug 28, 2026 • 2:00 PM—3:00 PM · Gloucester, MA
Fridays at 2:00 p.m. Downtown Campus, 27 Pleasant St, Gloucester, MA Free with admission Due to limited space it is first come, first serve. Let the Visitor…
Walking Tour: Waterfront Reflections – Gloucester’s Harbor Village
Walking Tour: Waterfront Reflections – Gloucester’s Harbor Village
Sat, Aug 29, 2026 • 10:30 AM—12:00 PM · Gloucester, MA
Saturday, August 29, 2026 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Downtown Campus 27 Pleasant Street, Gloucester, MA 01930 CAM Members $15, Non-Members $25. Registration…
White-Ellery House Tour
White-Ellery House Tour
Sun, Aug 30, 2026 • 2:00 PM—3:00 PM · Gloucester, MA
Sunday 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. White-Ellery House, CAM Green 13 Poplar St, Gloucester, MA 01930 Free and open to the public. This is a drop in program and space…

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Hands-on History
Hands-on History
Sun, Aug 16, 2026 • 11:00 AM—3:00 PM · Salem, MA
Why just look at history when you can hold it in your hands? This summer, visit The House of the Seven Gables for a fun, Hands-on History activity designed to…
August 17 - August 21: Summer Barn Buddies
August 17 - August 21: Summer Barn Buddies
Mon, Aug 17, 2026 • 9:00 AM—1:00 PM · Lincoln, MA
Join us for a week of fun on the farm! We’ll spend our mornings learning about our pasture-raised chickens and their eggs, visiting our pigs and cows, engaging…
Summer Camp Week: North Andover’s Creative Heritage
Summer Camp Week: North Andover’s Creative Heritage
Mon, Aug 17, 2026 • 9:30 AM—2:30 PM · North Andover, MA
We explore the Merrimack Valley's strong history of art and poetry through crafting projects involving collage, paper making, handwriting & penmanship,…
I Spy… Sand Jars!
I Spy… Sand Jars!
Tue, Aug 18, 2026 • 10:30 AM—11:30 AM · Arlington, MA
I Spy… Sand Jars!: Fill your own mystery jar, then challenge your friends to find the objects hidden in the sand! For ages 3-5. Space and materials are…
Legacy Littles: Tiny Toes Ballet & Storytime
Legacy Littles: Tiny Toes Ballet & Storytime
Wed, Aug 19, 2026 • 10:30 AM—11:30 AM · Dedham, MA
A magical intro to ballet for ages 3–6 with storytime, princess dancing & photos with a professional ballerina! This baby ballet program is perfect for your…
Chronicles and Crafts in the Cove
Chronicles and Crafts in the Cove
Wed, Aug 19, 2026 • 10:30 AM—11:30 AM · Salem, MA
Looking for a fun outing with your little ones? Join us for Chronicles and Crafts in the Cove, where we’ll dive into a great book and get creative with a…
Playtime and Coffee
Playtime and Coffee
Wed, Aug 19, 2026 • 11:00 AM—12:00 PM · Arlington, MA
Playtime and Coffee: We invite caregivers to join us for coffee and conversation, while your little ones have fun at playtime! For children of all ages and…
NewTV Presents 6th Annual Cones ‘n Cars (‘n Collectibles!)
Wed, Aug 19, 2026 • 5:30 PM—7:30 PM · Newton, MA
Join NewTV for our 6th Annual Cones ‘n Cars event! We’ll have classic and exotic cars right here in our parking lot on Needham Street, and of course plenty of…
Arlington Res Beer Garden
Arlington Res Beer Garden
Thu, Aug 20, 2026 · Arlington, MA
Arlington Res Beer Garden Join us at the Arlington Reservoir beach for our Summer Beer Gardens! Every OTHER Thursday evening June 25th — Aug 20th!
Illustration Station: Outdoors & Camping
Illustration Station: Outdoors & Camping
Thu, Aug 20, 2026 • 10:30 AM—11:30 AM · Arlington, MA
Illustration Station: Outdoors & Camping: Join us for a fun, themed drawing session! The Theme of the Day is: Outdoors & Camping! For ages 3-11. Estación de…
Cookie Mining with 4-H
Cookie Mining with 4-H
Thu, Aug 20, 2026 • 4:00 PM—5:00 PM · Arlington, MA
Cookie Mining with 4-H: Learn how to run an efficient and environmentally safe mine - using cookies! For ages 5-11. Minería de Galletas [Read more]
Live Music with Dan DeCristofaro
Live Music with Dan DeCristofaro
Thu, Aug 20, 2026 • 6:00 PM—9:00 PM · Boston, MA
Dan DeCristofaro is a talented musician and producer known for his “genre bending” original music and covers. There is no cover for this show as with all other…

Arts & Culture

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Jeff Weaver: A Solo Exhibition
Jeff Weaver: A Solo Exhibition
Sun, Aug 16, 2026 · Gloucester, MA
The North Shore Arts Association welcomes you to experience a solo exhibition of works by North Shore Arts member and critically acclaimed painter, Jeffrey…
Third Summer Show: Art & the Written Word – Juried Artist Members
Third Summer Show: Art & the Written Word – Juried Artist Members
Jul 18 to Aug 16 · Rockport, MA
Hibbard & Maddocks Galleries Reception: Thursday, July 23, 2026, 6:00-8:00 PM SUBMIT ARTWORK
Small Works 3 – Juried Artist Members
Small Works 3 – Juried Artist Members
Jul 25 to Sep 13 · Rockport, MA
Pearson Gallery SUBMIT ARTWORK
Museum Fundraiser: Collector's Sale
Museum Fundraiser: Collector's Sale
Aug 1 to Sep 27 · Rockport, MA
Showroom Gallery
Impressions of the New England Landscape - RAA&M Collection Show
Impressions of the New England Landscape - RAA&M Collection Show
Aug 15 to Oct 18 · Rockport, MA
Wengenroth Gallery
Guided House Tours
Sun, Aug 16, 2026 • 1:00 PM—4:00 PM · Ipswich, MA
Guided house tours
Summer Camp Week: North Andover’s Creative Heritage
Summer Camp Week: North Andover’s Creative Heritage
Mon, Aug 17, 2026 • 9:30 AM—2:30 PM · North Andover, MA
We explore the Merrimack Valley's strong history of art and poetry through crafting projects involving collage, paper making, handwriting & penmanship,…
Academic Standards and Progress appeal deadline
Academic Standards and Progress appeal deadline
Wed, Aug 19, 2026 · Haverhill, MA
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Demo: Susan Lynn | Oil
Demo: Susan Lynn | Oil
Thu, Aug 20, 2026 • 4:00 PM—6:00 PM · Gloucester, MA
DEMO: Susan Lynn Oil | AUGUST 20, 4-6PM
Shibori Workshop, August 20th
Shibori Workshop, August 20th
Thu, Aug 20, 2026 • 5:30 PM—7:30 PM · Lincoln, MA
Explore this magical Japanese shibori and indigo dyeing technique with local expert and talented artist, Kim Poler from Beehive Art. We’ll explore the…
Fourth Summer Show – Juried Artist Members (Juried for Entry)
Fourth Summer Show – Juried Artist Members (Juried for Entry)
Aug 22 to Sep 20 · Rockport, MA
Hibbard & Maddocks Galleries Reception: Thursday, August 27, 2026, 6:00-8:00 PM SUBMIT ARTWORK
CAM Talk – Exhibition Series: Summers by the Sea: Helen Frankenthaler and Toni LaSelle, by Alison de Lima Greene
CAM Talk – Exhibition Series: Summers by the Sea: Helen Frankenthaler and Toni LaSelle, by Alison de Lima Greene
Sat, Aug 22, 2026 • 2:00 PM—3:00 PM · Gloucester, MA
Saturday, August 22, 2026 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Downtown Campus Auditorium 27 Pleasant Street, Gloucester, MA 01930 Registration Required This lecture will be…

Food & Drink

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Musical Bingo Fridays
Musical Bingo Fridays
Sun, Aug 16, 2026 • 6:30 PM—8:30 PM · Hudson, MA
Listen to tunes, win prizes, and enjoy Texas Smoke Shack BBQ every Friday night!
Pub Trivia Murder Mystery
Pub Trivia Murder Mystery
Wed, Aug 19, 2026 • 6:00 PM—8:30 PM · Boston, MA
Hosted by Quirk Events Tickets! When a famed fantasy writer drops dead, there’s only one person who can solve the case: You. And you’re going to do it by…
2026 Fruit Share - Sold out
2026 Fruit Share - Sold out
Wed, Aug 19, 2026 • 2:00 PM—7:00 PM · Newton, MA
Sign up for a weekly share of fresh fruit offered in partnership with Autumn Hills Orchard in Groton, MA this fall.
Marcel the French Croque
Marcel the French Croque
Fri, Aug 21, 2026 • 4:00 PM—8:00 PM · Malden, MA
Marcel the French Croque Pop Up Sample Menu for Marcel
Friday Live Music: DJ Skoolyahd
Friday Live Music: DJ Skoolyahd
Fri, Aug 21, 2026 • 6:00 PM—10:00 PM · Boston, MA
Join us every Friday for a live DJ set, delicious bites and refreshing beverages!
Melrose Beer Garden
Melrose Beer Garden
Sat, Aug 22, 2026 • 1:00 PM—6:00 PM · Melrose, MA
Beers at The Beebe is back for another summer! Join Idle Hands Craft Ales at the beautiful Beebe Estate in Downtown Melrose for a family-friendly beer garden.…
Tandoor & Curry Food Truck
Tandoor & Curry Food Truck
Sat, Aug 22, 2026 • 2:00 PM—6:00 PM · Malden, MA
Tandoor & Curry Food Truck at Idle Hands
Thursday Live Music: DJ J-Wall
Thursday Live Music: DJ J-Wall
Thu, Aug 27, 2026 • 6:00 PM—10:00 PM · Boston, MA
Join us every Thursday at 6pm for a live DJ set, delicious bites and refreshing beverages!
Wildfox Pierogi
Wildfox Pierogi
Fri, Aug 28, 2026 • 4:00 PM—8:00 PM · Malden, MA
Dad wants Pierogi. Wildfox Pierogi will be popping up in the Taproom on Father’s Day 2-6pm.
Live Music with Ry McDonald
Live Music with Ry McDonald
Fri, Aug 28, 2026 • 6:00 PM—9:00 PM · Boston, MA
Ry McDonald is a talented musician and songwriter who is also in the rock-pop band Copilot based in Massachusetts. There is no cover for this show as with all…
Little Groove Kids Music Class
Little Groove Kids Music Class
Sat, Sep 12, 2026 • 10:30 AM—11:30 AM · Boston, MA
Little Groove is coming to High Street Place Food Hall once a month! Little Groove classes are tailor-made to help little ones learn and interact with music…
Board Game Speed Dating
Board Game Speed Dating
Mon, Sep 14, 2026 • 7:00 PM—9:00 PM · Boston, MA
Searching for a partner can be horrifically painful. But board games are always awesome. So what if you combined board games and finding a partner? Picture…

Community

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White-Ellery House Tour
White-Ellery House Tour
Sun, Aug 16, 2026 • 2:00 PM—3:00 PM · Gloucester, MA
Sunday 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. White-Ellery House, CAM Green 13 Poplar St, Gloucester, MA 01930 Free and open to the public. This is a drop in program and space…
Nerd Night
Nerd Night
Sun, Aug 16, 2026 • 4:00 PM—7:00 PM · Boston, MA
Nerd Night at Night Shift! Looking for a place to unwind, connect, and play? Join …
Stitch n’ Bitch
Stitch n’ Bitch
Sun, Aug 16, 2026 • 4:00 PM—6:00 PM · Malden, MA
Bring your favorite stitch-based craft and join other local crafters for an afternoon of stitching and fun. Free to attend. Hosted by Yarnbug Handknits.
Academic Standards and Progress appeal deadline
Academic Standards and Progress appeal deadline
Wed, Aug 19, 2026 · Haverhill, MA
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Pub Trivia Murder Mystery
Pub Trivia Murder Mystery
Wed, Aug 19, 2026 • 6:00 PM—8:30 PM · Boston, MA
Hosted by Quirk Events Tickets! When a famed fantasy writer drops dead, there’s only one person who can solve the case: You. And you’re going to do it by…
2026 Fruit Share - Sold out
2026 Fruit Share - Sold out
Wed, Aug 19, 2026 • 2:00 PM—7:00 PM · Newton, MA
Sign up for a weekly share of fresh fruit offered in partnership with Autumn Hills Orchard in Groton, MA this fall.
White-Ellery House Tour
White-Ellery House Tour
Sun, Aug 23, 2026 • 2:00 PM—3:00 PM · Gloucester, MA
Sunday 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. White-Ellery House, CAM Green 13 Poplar St, Gloucester, MA 01930 Free and open to the public. This is a drop in program and space…
Street Stage @ Moakley Park
Street Stage @ Moakley Park
Wed, Aug 26, 2026 • 5:30 PM—7:30 PM · Boston, MA
Street Stage at Moakley Park Summer Nights presented in partnership with Boston Harbor Now When: Wednesday, July 29, 5:30-7:30 PM Rain date: Wednesday, August…
Live Music with Ry McDonald
Live Music with Ry McDonald
Fri, Aug 28, 2026 • 6:00 PM—9:00 PM · Boston, MA
Ry McDonald is a talented musician and songwriter who is also in the rock-pop band Copilot based in Massachusetts. There is no cover for this show as with all…
White-Ellery House Tour
White-Ellery House Tour
Sun, Aug 30, 2026 • 2:00 PM—3:00 PM · Gloucester, MA
Sunday 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. White-Ellery House, CAM Green 13 Poplar St, Gloucester, MA 01930 Free and open to the public. This is a drop in program and space…
White-Ellery House Tour
White-Ellery House Tour
Sun, Sep 6, 2026 • 2:00 PM—3:00 PM · Gloucester, MA
Sunday 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. White-Ellery House, CAM Green 13 Poplar St, Gloucester, MA 01930 Free and open to the public. This is a drop in program and space…
2026 Lifetime Preservation Award Celebration: Peter Boynton
2026 Lifetime Preservation Award Celebration: Peter Boynton
Thu, Sep 10, 2026 • 6:00 PM—9:00 PM · North Andover, MA
Join us as we celebrate Peter Boynton, 2026 Lifetime Preservation Award Winner on Thursday, September 10th at 6pm at the North Andover Country Club!

Outdoors

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Newton Cemetery & Arboretum Presents Horticultural Tour
Sun, Aug 16, 2026 • 10:00 AM—12:00 PM · Newton, MA
Join us for a summertime tour through the winding roads of Newton Cemetery & Arboretum! Dates: Sun., 8/16 @ 10:00 am Tue., 8/18 @ 10:00 am Location: Newton…
August 17 - August 21: Summer Barn Buddies
August 17 - August 21: Summer Barn Buddies
Mon, Aug 17, 2026 • 9:00 AM—1:00 PM · Lincoln, MA
Join us for a week of fun on the farm! We’ll spend our mornings learning about our pasture-raised chickens and their eggs, visiting our pigs and cows, engaging…
Newton Cemetery & Arboretum Presents Horticultural Tour
Tue, Aug 18, 2026 • 10:00 AM—12:00 PM · Newton, MA
Join us for a summertime tour through the winding roads of Newton Cemetery & Arboretum! Dates: Sun., 8/16 @ 10:00 am Tue., 8/18 @ 10:00 am Location: Newton…
NewTV Presents 6th Annual Cones ‘n Cars (‘n Collectibles!)
Wed, Aug 19, 2026 • 5:30 PM—7:30 PM · Newton, MA
Join NewTV for our 6th Annual Cones ‘n Cars event! We’ll have classic and exotic cars right here in our parking lot on Needham Street, and of course plenty of…
West Newton Cinema & The City of Newton Present Village Movie Nights
Thu, Aug 20, 2026 • 8:15 PM—10:30 PM · Watertown, MA
Village Movie Nights In partnership with the West Newton Cinema, Village Movie Nights with film critic Ty Burr is a six-week outdoor movie series presented in…
All About Bats
All About Bats
Fri, Aug 21, 2026 • 7:45 PM—8:45 PM · Boston, MA
*This program was rescheduled from August 14.* As the sun sets, the bats come out! Join Arboretum Horticulturist Brendan Keegan and Matt Kamm, Associate…
Research Spotlight: Biodiversity in the Solar Pollinator Meadow
Research Spotlight: Biodiversity in the Solar Pollinator Meadow
Sat, Aug 22, 2026 • 10:00 AM—11:30 AM · Boston, MA
The Horticulture team planted the Solar Array Pollinator Meadow to provide a habitat for a wide variety of insects, birds, and other pollinators under and…
Plant-Based Fabric Dyeing: A Drop-In Event
Plant-Based Fabric Dyeing: A Drop-In Event
Sun, Aug 23, 2026 • 12:00 PM—3:00 PM · Boston, MA
Many of the plants grown at the Arboretum have been used as natural dyes for centuries: goldenrod for yellow, stinging nettle for green, madder or bloodroot…
August 24 - August 28: Summer Barn Buddies
August 24 - August 28: Summer Barn Buddies
Mon, Aug 24, 2026 • 9:00 AM—1:00 PM · Lincoln, MA
Join us for a week of fun on the farm! We’ll spend our mornings learning about our pasture-raised chickens and their eggs, visiting our pigs and cows, engaging…
Sketch Your Way to Tree ID
Sketch Your Way to Tree ID
Sat, Aug 29, 2026 • 10:00 AM—12:00 PM · Boston, MA
Use the power of art to hone your tree ID skills in this interactive class. The group will walk through the landscape, learning to identify common trees and…
FUUSN Presents Summer Chime Concert
Sat, Aug 29, 2026 • 5:00 PM—6:00 PM · Newton, MA
First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton invites you to a free outdoor tower chime concert, rain or shine. Bring your family, lawn chairs, blankets, and…
Identifying Walnuts and Hickories
Identifying Walnuts and Hickories
Sun, Aug 30, 2026 • 10:00 AM—12:00 PM · Boston, MA
This is a members-only program. Not a member? Click here to join. Nuts are ripening across the Arboretum landscape: black walnut, pignut, shagbark hickory,…

Theater

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School of Rock
School of Rock
Fri, Aug 21, 2026 • 7:00 PM—9:00 PM · Newburyport, MA
The Firehouse Center for the Arts presents… School of Rock The Musical Tickets starting at $30 Purchase Tickets Get ready to have your faces melted with this…
School of Rock
School of Rock
Sat, Aug 22, 2026 • 7:00 PM—9:00 PM · Newburyport, MA
The Firehouse Center for the Arts presents… School of Rock The Musical Tickets starting at $30 Get ready to have your faces melted with this killer […]
School of Rock
School of Rock
Sun, Aug 23, 2026 • 2:00 PM—4:00 PM · Newburyport, MA
The Firehouse Center for the Arts presents… School of Rock The Musical Tickets starting at $30 Get ready to have your faces melted with this killer […]
Summer Camp Week: North Andover Outdoors
Summer Camp Week: North Andover Outdoors
Mon, Aug 24, 2026 • 9:30 AM—2:30 PM · North Andover, MA
Explore our historic surroundings and historic homes in the Old Center (including the Parson Barnard House and Johnson Cottage) in the morning and wind down…
School of Rock
School of Rock
Fri, Aug 28, 2026 • 7:00 PM—9:00 PM · Newburyport, MA
The Firehouse Center for the Arts presents… School of Rock The Musical Tickets starting at $30 Get ready to have your faces melted with this killer […]
School of Rock
School of Rock
Sat, Aug 29, 2026 • 7:00 PM—9:00 PM · Newburyport, MA
The Firehouse Center for the Arts presents… School of Rock The Musical Tickets starting at $30 Get ready to have your faces melted with this killer […]
School of Rock
School of Rock
Sun, Aug 30, 2026 • 2:00 PM—4:00 PM · Newburyport, MA
The Firehouse Center for the Arts presents… School of Rock The Musical Tickets starting at $30 Get ready to have your faces melted with this killer […]
School of Rock
School of Rock
Fri, Sep 4, 2026 • 7:00 PM—9:00 PM · Newburyport, MA
The Firehouse Center for the Arts presents… School of Rock The Musical Tickets starting at $30 Get ready to have your faces melted with this killer […]
School of Rock
School of Rock
Sat, Sep 5, 2026 • 2:00 PM—4:00 PM · Newburyport, MA
The Firehouse Center for the Arts presents… School of Rock The Musical Tickets starting at $30 Get ready to have your faces melted with this killer […]
School of Rock
School of Rock
Sun, Sep 6, 2026 • 2:00 PM—4:00 PM · Newburyport, MA
The Firehouse Center for the Arts presents… School of Rock The Musical Tickets starting at $30 Get ready to have your faces melted with this killer […]
Seven Rabbits On A Pole
Seven Rabbits On A Pole
Sat, Oct 3, 2026 • 7:30 PM—8:30 PM · Lowell, MA
Seven Rabbits on a Pole is an opera by composer Pasquale Tassone, with a libretto by Elizabeth Searle, based on the play by John C. Picardi. Set in rural…
Play Readings by Boston Reads
Wed, Oct 21, 2026 • 7:30 PM—9:00 PM · Ipswich, MA
These readings of four or five ten minute plays will be performed by award winning professional actors M. Lynda Robinson and Richard McElvain. Lynda has been…

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