The Local Seen

Understanding AI: A Primer for Artists at the Plymouth Center for the Arts
2025-02-08 14:00 (America/New_York) | Plymouth Center for the Arts, 11 North Street, Plymouth, MA, United States
Artificial Intelligence has struck a chord of fear in the creative community. What does this emerging technology mean for artists? On Saturday February 8th at 2:00 PM, Plymouth Center for the Arts welcomes CJ Blackthorn, who will pull the curtains back to remove some of the mystery around AI. There will be an introduction to the “what” and “how” of generative AI, covering the basics of how it works and what all that techy terminology means. Then the discussion will delve into controversies, ethical implications, how to prevent being tricked by generative AI and how you can protect your own work from being used for machine learning. Understanding AI: A Primer for Artists costs only $5. Visit the center’s website to get your tickets.

Nature Themed Valentine's Card Making at Wildlands Trust
2025-02-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Wildlands Trust, 675 Long Pond Road, Plymouth, MA, United States
The act of exchanging Valentine’s Day cards may date back as far as the 1400’s, and this tradition has been 2 good 2 be 4gotten for centuries. Keeping the tradition alive, The Wildlands Trust is hosting a fun DIY Valentine’s Card Making workshop for kids ages 7 and up on Saturday February 8th. From 10am to 12pm botanical artist and Conservation Agent Tricia Cassady will guide your young creators through the artistic process of crafting their own nature-themed Valentines using watercolors, colored pencils and pens. All art supplies are provided, and everyone will leave with up to four handmade cards to take home and exchange with your favorite Valentines. You are welcome to bring your own snacks and drinks to keep the young artists fueled up for creation. There is a small cost of $10 per participant, discounted to $5 if you are a member. The event is limited to 20 spots so be sure to sign up through the website soon!

Plymouth Downtown Resiliency Project Community Workshop
2025-02-08 09:00 - 10:00 | 1749 Court House, 2 Town Square, Plymouth, MA, United States
The Town is seeking input from you, its residents and business owners, to ensure equitable outcomes among all who have a stake in and love this area. Express your thoughts, ideas, and concerns at the Downtown Resiliency Project Community Workshop on Saturday, February 8th at 9:00 AM in the 1749 Court House. The 1749 Court House is located at 2 Town Square in Plymouth.

Dungeons & Dragons 2 day DIY Dice Workshop at Kingston Public Library
2025-02-06 15:00 - 15:45 | Kingston Public Library, 6 Green Street, Kingston, MA, 02364, United States
The Teen Room at the Kingston Public Library will be the location of a two-day Dungeons and Dragons DIY workshop exclusively for kids aged 11 and up. It offers a Teen and tween fantasy enthusiasts will use epoxy resin to construct a unique set of Dungeons and Dragons dice customized to them or a favorite fantasy character. D&Ders will pour their dice on February 6th, and finish them at the following day’s session. Both workshop days start at 3pm and are 45 minutes long. Registration is required and can be DUNgeon the library’s website.

MA State 911 Public Information Table at the Kingston COA
2025-02-06 09:00 - 11:00 | Kingston Council on Aging, 30 Evergreen St, Kingston, MA, 02364, United States
On Thursday, February 6th, the Kingston Council on Aging will host a public education information table featuring Representatives from the Massachusetts State 911 Department from 9 to 11am.

Acoustic Music Night at Pembroke Public Library
2025-02-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Pembroke Public Library, 142 Center St, Pembroke, MA, 02359, United States
When musicians band together and create music, they increase oxytocin levels and release endorphins. More plainly, jam sessions inspire bonding, increase feelings of trust, and make people feel close to one another! If you’d love some rhythmic connection and melodic conversation, don’t miss the Pembroke Public Library’s Acoustic Music Night on Wednesday, February 5th from 6:00 – 8:00 PM. Folk, Pop, Americana, Soft Rock, R&B or Blues– choose a few favorite songs from the genres you enjoy playing and bring the sheet music so others can join in. All types of acoustic string and wind instruments are welcome, and other instruments will be considered, just no electronics. And if jamming turns out to be your jam– Acoustic Music Night is a monthly event, happening every first and third Wednesday in the library’s meeting room.

"Looking for a New Home & the New MLS agent Compensation Rules" at Adams Center
2025-02-05 18:00 | Adams Center – KPL, 33 Summer Street, Kingston, 02364, United States

Luncheon with Author Pam Jennoff at Duxbury Senior Center
2025-02-05 13:00 | The Center, Duxbury, 10 Mayflower Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332, United States
Wednesday February 5th, at 1pm, The Duxbury Senior Center will be serving an appetizer of suspense, betrayal and murder at a luncheon with New York Times Best Selling author Pam Jenoff. Her new book “Last Twilight in Paris,” is a thrilling novel of love and survival that best-selling author Janet Skeslien Charles raved “… is imbued with heart and hope, twists and turns, betrayal and enduring love. It’s a taut mystery that will keep you reading into the night. Compelling and powerful!” Visit the Senior Center’s Website to register for this riveting literary luncheon. The author talk is free, and the luncheon? Only $15. A book signing will follow the event.

Plymouth Pride First Tuesdays at The Plymouth Public Library
2025-02-04 18:30 - 20:00 | Plymouth Public Library, 132 South St, Plymouth, 02360, United States
December 3rd is the next First Tuesday with Plymouth Pride, and they have something special planned- come find out what it is! This monthly gathering for LGBTQIA+ adults inspires fellowship with found family– meet new friends and socialize with those you already know. Play games, nibble on snacks, do crafts and so much more every month at the Plymouth Public Library from 6:30 to 8pm. Plymouth Pride always has open arms for new people and new ideas.

"How To Obtain a Mortgage" at the Adams Center
2025-02-04 18:00 | Adams Center – KPL, 33 Summer Street, Kingston, 02364, United States

VIRTUAL EVENT: How We Create Pandemics, From Our Bodies to Our Beliefs at Duxbury Free Library
2025-02-04 14:00
Join Sabrina Sholts, Curator of Biological Anthropology at the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History for How We Create Pandemics, From Our Bodies to Our Beliefs, a virtual event with The Duxbury Free Library held on Tuesday February 4th at 2:00 PM. Drawing from her book The Human Disease, Sholts will identify and discuss the human traits and behavior that make pandemics an inescapable threat. She will also illuminate the more hopeful note of how the capacity of our extraordinary human brains allow us to recognize risks, devise solutions, and adapt future action plans based on what we’ve learned, to reduce the devastation of a future pandemic. Visit the Duxbury Free Library events calendar to register for this virtual presentation.

Plymouth Philharmonic You've Got a Friend - The Music of the Brill Building
2025-02-02 15:30, 2025-02-01 19:30 | Plymouth Memorial Hall, 83 Court Street, Plymouth, MA, 02360, United States
The Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra, led by conductor Steven Karidovanes is thrilled to invite the community to You’ve Got a Friend: The Music of the Brill Building, an orchestral journey back to that vibrant time in music. If you’ve never heard of the Brill Building, you have heard the music that emerged from this 1960’s era hub of sensational sounds. Songwriters, musicians and producers converged in this Midtown Manhattan building and contributed to hundreds of Billboard Hot 100 charters. Names like Neil Diamond, Carole King, Burt Bacharach and Neil Sedaka got their start in the Brill Building, penning many of the timeless tunes still in heavy rotation today. Special guest vocalists Scott Coulter, John Boswell and premier Broadway belter Jessica Handy will be featured, performing classic hits such as You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’, Stand By Me, and I’m a Believer. Tickets are now available for two dates: Saturday, February 1 at 7:30 PM and Sunday, February 2 at 3:30 PM. Both performances are at Plymouth Memorial Hall located at 83 Court Street in Plymouth. Ticket prices range from $30 to $100 dollars per attendee and can be purchased online at plymouthphil.org or by calling 508-746-8008.

This New Old House: A Construction Tour of the English Village at Plimoth Patuxet
2025-01-30 10:00 - 11:30 | Plimoth Patuxet Museums, 137 Warren Ave, Plymouth, MA, United States
This New Old House: A Construction Tour of the English Village is an exclusive, up close tour of the Alden and Winslow houses reproductions being built in the 17th Century English Village at Plimoth Patuxet Museum. During this January 30th walk-through, you will see the construction in action and get behind the scenes information on how the museum is readying the next generation of reproduction houses to ensure that millions more people get the immersive experience of walking directly through the story of Plymouth Colony. The tour kicks off at 10am and will wrap up at 11:30. Cost for tickets is only ten dollars – You can sign up now by visiting the museum’s website.

Plymouth Harbormaster Chad Hunter on Sharks at Plymouth Center for Active Living
2025-01-29 13:30 | Plymouth Center for Active Living, 44 Nook Road, Plymouth, MA, 02360, United States
Plymouth Center for Active living is holding a FIN-tastic conversation with Plymouth Harbormaster Chad Hunter to talk about this growing shark presence, and other harbor projects, both current and historical. The session will be moderated by CAL Activities Coordinator Beth Hadfield, is free to attend, and refreshments will be served. You are welcome to drop in to the event: registration is appreciated but not required

VIRTUAL EVENT: An Inside Look at Working with a Literary Agent - Conversation with Seth Fishman
2025-01-28 13:00 - 14:00 | Duxbury Free Library, 77 Alden St, Duxbury, MA, MA, 02332, United States
This is the time of year for pledging commitments to new personal aspirations and goals. If writing and publishing a book is on your New Year Resolutions list, the Duxbury Free Library is hosting a virtual event on Tuesday January 28th to help you get you one step closer to fulfilling this dream. An Inside Look at Working with a Literary Agent: A Conversation with Seth Fishman will be an educational discussion with a publishing insider about the beginning stages of the publishing process, and how literary agents work. Mr. Fishman has been with The Gernert Company since 2010 and is currently Vice President and Literary Agent. He will begin the conversation online starting at 1pm.The link to register can be found on the library’s website.

Winter Wonderland Dinner at the Pembroke Council on Aging
2025-01-28 12:00 | Pembroke Senior Services, 128 Center Street, Pembroke, MA
A dinner of Cordon Bleu, and acoustic music too– that’s what’s on the menu for Winter Wonderland at the Pembroke Council on Aging on Tuesday, January 28th. Walk into this Winter Wonderland for a delectable dish of chicken Cordon Bleu, and delight in acoustic music entertainment compliments guitarist Kalifornia Karl, a theatrical and fun-spirited performer who plays well-known tunes by everyone from Elvis to the Beatles. The fun starts at 12pm at the Senior Center. Visit the senior center or call 781-294-8220 to register.

Jordan Hospital Club's Pre-Polar Plunge Open House: Flannels and Flatbreads at Uva Wine Bar
2025-01-28 08:00 - 17:00 | Uva Wine Bar, 46 Main Street, Plymouth, MA, United States
Wrap up in your favorite flannel and come enjoy delicious complimentary bites at “Flannels & Flatbreads,” the Jordan Hospital Club’s Pre-Polar Plunge open house. UVA Wine Bar is the setting for this cozy and CHILL event that is the official kick off of JHC’s 2025 Polar Plunge fundraising efforts. From 5pm to 8pm you can munch on a variety of flatbread pizzas, learn about the 23rd annual Plymouth Polar Plunge and register your team to participate in the icy dunk happening on Saturday March 1st. The Plunge raises money for the JHC Cancer Center at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Plymouth. In twenty-two years of plunges, JHC plungers, sponsors and donors have raised over 1.5 million for the JHC Cancer Center. Let’s add on to that this year!

Storytime with Boston Children's Hospital at Pembroke Public Library
2025-01-27 10:30 - 11:15 | Pembroke Public Library, 142 Center St, Pembroke, MA, 02359, United States
Not only is Storytime at the library a fun, interactive activity, but it also encourages language development, hones social skills and inspires creativity in children. On Monday January 27th, The Pembroke Public Library is hosting a special guest from the Boston Children’s Hospital for an engaging, interactive Storytime highlighting the valuable lessons about avoiding injury and staying safe. Toddlers ages 2 to 5 and their caretakers are invited to attend. Storytime with Boston Children’s Hospital starts at 10:30am in the Meeting Room of the library. The event will run about 45 minutes and is free. Visit the library website to register.

Reservations for Appointments with AARP Tax Aide Team Open Up
2025-01-27 | Kingston Council on Aging, 30 Evergreen St, Kingston, MA, 02364, United States
Tax season feeling a bit– TAXING?The AARP Tax Aide Team will be at the Kingston Council on Aging on Mondays and Tuesdays beginning February 10th through April 15th to help with tax return preparation. Appointments are typically about two hours long, and can be made starting January 27th by calling the designated Tax Aid number at 781 689 0406 or by emailing kingstaxaid@ gmail.com. Once you make your appointment, you can pick up a tax packet at the Senior Center that will include instructions, a questionnaire and other forms that should be completed before you meet with your tax person.

Alfred Hitchcock Film Study Series presents "Notorious" at Duxbury Free Library
2025-01-26 14:00 - 17:00 | Duxbury Free Library, 77 Alden St, Duxbury, MA, MA, 02332, United States
Alfred Hitchcock’s Notorious, the 1946 spy film noir starring Cary Grant, Ingrid Bergman, and Claude Rains is the Duxbury Free Library’s Sunday Arts and Culture Series featured film, continuing the Film Study Series highlighting the work of this seminal director. On January 26th join retired film studies professor John Riccio in the Merry Room for an informative introduction, and screening of the full movie followed by a stimulating group discussion. The event starts at 2pm and will roll until 5. There are adult themes, so this event is recommended for teens and above. Register via the library’s website.

Native Plant Walk with Tidmarsh Wildlife Sanctuary
2025-01-25 11:00 - 12:30 | Tidmarsh Wildlife Sanctuary, 60 Beaver Dam Road, Plymouth, MA, United States
Even in the winter months, plant life supports the wildlife community. Find out more about how by putting on some walking shoes and joining Mass Audubon for a jaunt around the Tidmarsh Wildlife Sanctuary on Saturday January 25th. This free guided walk will focus on Native Plants and how ecological landscaping and restoration efforts create a healthy, revitalized landscape that supports local ecosystems. The Native Plant Walk sets off at 11am, should finish by 12:30, and will be most enjoyed by adults and families with children ages 8 and above. For questions, call 508-927-1200 or email southeast@massaudubon.org

Free PSAs For Non-Profits at The Local Seen
2025-01-24 09:00 - 17:00 | The Local Seen Studio A, 4 Collins Ave, Suite B, Plymouth, 02360, United States
We produce FREE public service announcements for nonprofit organizations – thirty minutes of your time in our studio, your script on our teleprompter, and a one week turn-around for a 30-90 second PSA that will air on our channels and be shared with you via YouTube link so you can amplify your mission, message or event is all it takes! Check out some recent PSAs on our YouTube channel.
Email community@thelocalseen.media or call 508-830-6999 Xt. 114 to sign up for PSA day or to learn more!

Owls of Massachusetts Presentation with Mass Audubon
2025-01-23 17:30 - 18:30 | Plymouth Public Library – Manomet Branch, 12 Strand Avenue, Plymouth, MA, United States
WHOOOO is the bird with beautifully unusual behavior, an intriguing physical appearance and fascinating nocturnal lifestyle? Even the most casual bird watcher is awed by the mystery and magnificence of the Owl, whoo can be found on all but one continent and has inspired myths, legends and art across cultures since ancient times. Want to know more? On Thursday January 23rd join Mass Audubon at the Manomet Branch of the Plymouth Public Library for “Owls of Massachusetts.” This informative program will teach the anatomy and behavior of Snowy Owls and other common owl species found in Massachusetts, and the significance they all have to local habitats. Adults and families aged 6 and up will enjoy learning more about why humans have given such a HOOT about these captivating birds for thousands of years. There will be no live captive owls as a part of this program. This FREE program is made possible by generous support from the America the Beautiful initiative in partnership with Plymouth Public Library.

Plymouth Pride Planning Meeting
2025-01-22 19:00 | Plymouth Public Library, 132 South St, Plymouth, 02360, United States
Plymouth Pride Planning meetings will be on the 4th Wednesday of the month at 7pm through July 2025. Exceptions are Aug, Nov and Dec which will be on the 4th Monday.
Meetings will be at the main branch of the Plymouth Public Library.
All are welcome to join and share ideas. Plymouth Pride needs a team to keep our events going strong!

Thrive Forward: Fostering Individual and Collective Resilience with author Cheryl Jones at
2025-01-21 18:00 - 19:15 | Plymouth Public Library, 132 South St, Plymouth, 02360, United States
Regardless of political perspective, the importance of maintaining a sense of community is something we all need. On Tuesday January 21st, join Author Cheryl Jones at the Plymouth Public Library for “Thrive Forward: Fostering Individual and Collective Resilience,” Using Cheryl’s book “Thriving When Your Cosmic Egg is Cracked” as a guide, this healing and strengthening evening will focus on information and tools to help us expand beyond our thoughts and beliefs and create a forward-thinking narrative that is full of inspiration, enlightened potential and hope. The event takes place in the Fehlow Meeting Room from 6 to 7:15pm.

VIRTUAL EVENT: Virtual Grind with the Plimoth Gristmill
2025-01-21 12:00 - 13:00
The Plimoth Grist Mill is a working reproduction of the Plymouth Colonists 1636 grain mill, and an important part of the growing movement to rebuild grain economies in the region by producing locally. On Tuesday January 21st, The Plimoth Patuxet Museum invites you to witness the mill in action at “Virtual Grind with the Plimoth Grist Mill.” Attendees will get a behind the scenes look at Millers in action and learn the history of this reproduction mill– all from the warm cozy comfort of your home. This unique online event experience is from 12 to 1pm and costs just $10 for members and $20 for non-members. To get tickets for WHEAT is sure to be a GRAIN time, turn your WHEEL towards Eventbrite and search “Virtual Grind with the Plimoth Grist Mill.” You don’t want to MILL around too long before purchasing, – the first ten ticketholders get a complimentary bag of cornmeal!

Trivia with the Pembroke Historical Society
2025-01-21 10:00 | Pembroke Senior Services, 128 Center Street, Pembroke, MA
Did you know that Pembroke was the site of the first sawmill in the colony? Or that Robert Barker and Dolor Davis were the first settlers in the area? If you think know your Pembroke History or are interested in learning more about the town in bite sized bits of intriguing information, the Pembroke Historical Society will be slinging Trivia at the Pembroke Council on Aging on Tuesday January 21st. The event starts at 10am and is open to all knowledge seekers who love the town of Pembroke.

MLK Jr. Weekend - Service, Luncheon, Speaker and Choir event organized by Plymouth No Place for Hate
2025-01-19 10:30 - 15:00 | Plymouth Church of the Pilgrimage, 8 Town Square, Plymouth, MA, United States
Organized by the Plymouth No Place for Hate Committee, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Weekend is a powerful event series intended to bring the community together to honor, reflect on and be inspired by Martin Luther King Jr’s legacy of nonviolent protest and fight for justice and equality for all. It begins on Friday January 17th at 7pm with the documentary “I Am MLK, Jr.” at the Plimoth Patuxet Museum movie theater. The film is an overview on the life and impact on civil rights Dr. Martin Luther King continues to have to this day. Saturday January 18th will be a day dedicated to service, with a town-wide food drive. From 9am to 1pm you can drop your non-perishable food items off at any of three collection sites–The Market at Pinehills, Clements Market, or the Church of the Pilgrimage. All food collected will be distributed to the food banks at Christ Church, American Legion, Salvation Army, Second Church in Manomet, and Plymouth Area Coalition for the Homeless. Sunday January 19th events will be held at Plymouth Church of the Pilgrimage. The day begins with a Ecumenical worship service at 10:30 AM.There will be a light luncheon at 12pm and from 1pm – 3pm enjoy a program featuring Plymouth Middle School Choir, essay contest winners, and featured speaker President and CEO of the Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts, Rev.Rahsaan D. Hall, Esq. If you would like to attend the luncheon you must register through the No Place For Hate website. Voluntary donations of non-perishable food items for local food pantries will be collected at the door at all events. I’ll be there, too, with the Local Seen street team, so step up to the mic and say hi.

From Bloody Sunday to Other Global Upheavals Panel Discussion and Author Event
2025-01-18 14:00 | Ancient Order of Hibernians, 36 Cordage Park Unit 220A, Plymouth, MA, United States
An ethno-nationalist conflict known as The Troubles tore Northern Ireland apart in violent disagreement about the region’s status from the late 1960’s until 1998. For historical reasons, the Unionists and loyalists wanted Northern Ireland to remain within the United Kingdom. Irish nationalists and republicans wanted Northern Ireland to leave the United Kingdom and become a united Ireland. Learn more about The Troubles On Saturday January 18th, at 2: 00 PM, when the Ancient Order of Hibernians Plymouth Division 9 is hosting an intimate talk with author David Tereshchuk, to mark publication of David’s memoir, A Question of Paternity: My Life as an Unaffiliated Reporter. Moderated by Irish activist and journalist Don Mullan, “From Bloody Sunday to other global upheavals” is a free event in the inspired historical setting of Cordage Park. Learn about Tereshchuk’s intriguing life, career and the stories behind the memoir during a panel discussion, followed by a moderated Q&A session open to the audience. The event starts at 2pm and admission is free. Please register to attend through Eventbrite or by emailing the Order at AOHPlymouth@ gmail.com. The memoir will be available for purchase. The Ancient Order of Hibernians is located at
36 Cordage Park Circle #Unit 220A here in Plymouth, MA.
