The Local Seen

Free Evening Concert with Lone Wolf and the Spaghetti Corner Band
2024-07-18 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Plimoth Patuxet Museums, 137 Warren Ave, Plymouth, MA, United States
Please note: Advance registration is required for this event. Please reserve tickets by using the QR code on the flyer or visit www.plimoth.org
Pack a evening picnic, bring your chairs and blankets and enjoy a performance along the Historic Eel River at Plimoth Patuxet.
Lone Wolf and The Spaghetti Corner Band is a trio from the Akwesane Mohawk reservation on the border of Canada and New York. Comprised of guitarist DJ White, bassist Bobby Jacobs and drummer Will Jacobs, the band plays a range of self-written and covered folk, blues and rock songs.
This event will take place at the Museum’s Eel River platform adjacent to the Peabody Pavilion as part of Plimoth Patuxet Museums’ Indigenous Voices: Celebrating Plimoth Patuxet’s Wampanoag Indigenous Program, a series of events celebrating the program’s legacy of introducing regional Indigenous history and culture to millions of guests from around the US and the world. From Indigenous drumming and dancing, to lectures and traditional storytelling, the programs reflect the Museum’s ongoing commitment to inclusivity as the Museum researches and helps to preserve the 17th-century lifeways of a vibrant culture that continues to thrive today. The series is supported by the Town of Plymouth Promotions Fund.

Christmas in July Craft Fair
2024-07-20 12:00 - 16:00 | Pembroke Community Center, 128 Center St, Pembroke, 02359, United States
It’s Christmas in July at the Pembroke Community Center Craft Fair on July 20th. The community center is at 128 Center Street in Pembroke. The Christmas in July Craft Fair starts at 12 noon and will be glowing with sunshiny Christmas cheer until 4pm.

Local Author Fair at the Plymouth Public Library
2024-07-20 12:00 - 16:30 | Plymouth Public Library, 132 South St, Plymouth, 02360, United States
The Local Author Fair is a celebration of the literary talents of published authors living within the Southeastern Massachusetts region. This in-person event will feature over 25 local authors, including Pamela Kelley and Plymouth’s Poet Laureate, Miriam O’Neal.
The Local Author Fair will take place on Saturday, July 20, 2024, from 12:00 PM to 4:30 PM in the Fehlow Room.

Holy Ghost Festa
2024-07-21 09:00 - 18:00 | MA
An annual Plymouth tradition, the Holy Ghost Festa will be held Sunday July 21st.
The day starts at 9 am with a parade from the Young America Club on Ocean View Avenue to St. Mary’s Parish on Court Street.
At 10 am a full mass will be held with the crowning of of two youngsters from the community. After the mass, at 11 am the parade will process up Cherry Street to South Cherry Street to the Holy Ghost Field (12 South Cherry Street).
From Noon to 6 pm, join in the festivities-traditional Portuguese food, Live Auction, Portuguese dance group and music!

Helping Endangered Animals
2024-07-22 10:30 | Duxbury Free Library, 77 Alden St, Duxbury, MA, MA, 02332, United States
Helping Endangered Animals is an informative and fun live animal program. On Monday, July 22nd in the Duxbury Free Library’s Merry Room, Joy from Joys of Nature will talk about endangered species of New England, the world, and the reasons why so many animals and their habitats are disappearing. The event is ideal for children aged 6 and up and begins at 10:30 AM. All children must be accompanied by a caregiver

Pilgrim Hall Speaker Series: Plymouth in the Civil War Era
2024-07-24 18:00 | Pilgrim Hall Museum, 75 Court Street, Plymouth, MA, 02360, United States
Pilgrim Hall Museum’s 2024 Speaker Series is proud to welcome Dr. Patrick Brown of the Plymouth Antiquarian Society for Plymouth in the Civil War Era. a historical talk about Plymouth’s involvement in the Civil War. This Wednesday, July 24th event starts at 6pm with some light refreshments and a social hour before the lecture begins at 7pm. Tickets are only $10 per person, or $5 if you are a member. Students with ID get in for free.

Gardening for Biodiversity with Native Plants
2024-07-25 18:00 - 19:00 | Pembroke Public Library, 142 Center St, Pembroke, MA, 02359, United States
On Thursday, July 25th, from 6 to 7pm at the Pembroke Public Library, Amy Meltzer will give a presentation on how growing native plants using ecological landscape practices in your own garden will help to reverse the loss of biodiversity in our area. Visit the Pembroke Public Library website to learn more.

Massachusetts Senior Action Council at the Pembroke Community Center
2024-07-26 09:00 | Pembroke Community Center, 128 Center St, Pembroke, 02359, United States

Plymouth Family Resource Center 4th Anniversary Community Party
2024-07-31 12:00 - 15:00 | Plymouth Family Resource Center, 430-3 Court St, Plymouth, MA, 02360
The Plymouth Family Resource Center has been a beacon of support in the community for four years. The community is invited to join them in celebrating their 4th anniversary at a carnival themed Community Party on Wednesday, July 31st from 12 to 3pm. Everything is completely free, and the invitation is open to everyone! The Plymouth Family Resource Center is at 430-3 Court Street in Plymouth.

SafeSitter Babysitting Course
2024-07-31 14:40 - 16:30 | Pembroke Public Library, 142 Center St, Pembroke, MA, 02359, United States
On Wednesday July 31st the Pembroke Public Library is hosting the SafeSitter introductory course. The class starts at 2:40pm and will wrap at 4:30. Registration fee is $25.00 cash or check – Interested students should register in person at the Pembroke Public library.

Wheelchair and Walker Car Wash Carnival
2024-07-31 15:00 - 17:00 | New England Village, 664 School Street, Pembroke, MA, 02359, United States
Pembroke, MA – New England Village, Inc. (NEV) is pleased to announce that it will be hosting a Wheelchair and Walker Car Wash Carnival on Wednesday July 31st from 3pm to 5pm at NEV’s Sollar Wellness Center located at 664 School Street in Pembroke, MA.
New England Village will be partnering with Bayada Home Health Care and National Seating & Mobility in providing on-site safety inspections and adjustments, along with free equipment cleaning of manual and power wheelchairs as well as mobility walkers.
In addition to safety inspections, adjustments and cleaning, New England Village will also have sensory and water activities for all to enjoy.
This event is free and open to all manual and power wheelchair users as well as mobility walkers.
For more information or to register, please contact NEV’s Director of Health Services Lauren Miller at 781-293-5461 x111 or email lmiller@newenglandvillage.org with the subject line “Car Wash”
New England Village, Inc. is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to realize their potential and pursue their dreams through innovative programs and community living. It is located at 664 School Street in Pembroke. For more information visit www.newenglandvillage.org

First Fridays Plymouth
2024-08-02 17:00 - 20:00 | MA
On the First Friday of every month, the artists, galleries, shops and showrooms of the Plymouth Bay Cultural District open their doors to the public for an evening of art, culture and inspiration. Meet the artists in their element, view the latest gallery exhibitions, shop small, and dine at one of Plymouth’s world-class restaurants.
First Fridays Plymouth are family friendly and free. Plenty of parking is available.
The shops and galleries in Plymouth maintain their own open hours, but most are open with limited capacities.

Your Vote is Magic: A Celebration of Our Right to Vote
2024-08-03 13:00 - 15:00 | Plymouth Public Library, 132 South St, Plymouth, 02360, United States
Learn about voter education in a magical, engaging way with Illusionist Lyn Dillies, the pioneer and creator of Your Vote is Magic, a non-partisan mission Lyn developed in honor of her late father, Calvin Dillies.
Her dad taught her at an early age that every vote mattes and people working together can create change. Lyn conjured up a ground breaking illusion to kick off her innovative Get Out The Vote campaign…she made two political mascots appear out of thin air, a live donkey and elephant! She wrote a book about the experience with an overview on voting history and eventually combined her award winning magical skills with her lecturing ability and created an assembly for high schools and libraries to teach high schoolers and citizens the importance of voting and the sacrifice it took for us to have our precious right to vote. Feel inspired and empowered by her captivating Your Vote is Magic presentation!
Registration is requested. Visit plymouthpubliclibary.org or call the Reference Department at (508) 830-4250 ext. 205

Plymouth Public Library 5th Annual Arts & Crafts Festival
2024-08-10 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-08-11 10:00 - 16:00 | Plymouth Public Library, 132 South St, Plymouth, 02360, United States
Come see up to 75 exhibitors present original work and handcrafted canvas art, sculpture, woodwork, glass creations, fabric art, pottery, fashion, jewelry, metalwork and more. Artists hail from Plymouth, the Pine Hills and over 30 regional towns.
There will also be live music featuring Bruce Fletcher, Colette O’Connor, Mike Doyle, Jim Sharkey and Abigail Vail. Additional family exhibits includes Child’s Ply Alpaca, Massachusetts South Shore Woodturners, face painter Sybil Kaplan and a rocking boat to be created on site by South Shore Boatworks. There will also be a feature of custom LEGO creations.
Food options include Artisan Pig, Del’s Lemonade and a beer garden hosted by Second Wind Brewery.
Parking is available at 5 different sites with a courtesy shuttle provided. Festival proceeds will be used to support the many cultural, artistic and educational programs offered by the Plymouth Public Library.
For more information, visit pplfd.org/events.

Kingston Parks and Recreation's Recess Camp with Mrs. Day and Mrs. Tresca
2024-08-12 08:00 - 14:30 | Kingston Elementary School
Kingston Parks & Recreation is offering Recess Camp with Mrs. Day and Mrs. Tresca at Kingston Elementary School. The camp runs Monday through Friday, August 12th to the 16th. There are two time slots available, 8am to 11:30 am or 11am to 2:30. Cost is just $200 for Kingston residents and $220 for non-residents.

Plymouth Center for Active Living: Alzheimer's and Dementia-Related Diseases Resource Fair
2024-08-13 16:00 - 18:00 | Plymouth Center for Active Living, 44 Nook Road, Plymouth, MA, 02360, United States
Learn about the resources and services available for seniors and their loved ones who are living with Alzheimer’s and other Dementia related diseases in our community.
Agencies and resources at this event will include: Plymouth County Sheriff’s Department; Brewster Ambulance; Old Colony Elder Services; SafetyNet Tracking Systems; Alzheimer’s Family Support Center.
Registration for this event is appreciated, and drop-ins are welcome for this free event. You can register at MyActiveCenter.com or call 508-830-4230.

Farm to Table Dinner at Soule Homestead
2024-08-17 16:00 - 20:00 | Soule Homestead, 46 Soule Street, Middleborough, MA, 02346, United States
Food and community at Soule Homestead! Enjoy a meal of fresh, locally grown and raised food for a good cause– to raise funds to support the preservation of Soule Homestead. This year there will also be a silent auction, and music by local artist Kim Moberg. The event’s open bar will feature locally brewed beer from Harper Lane, Brewery 44 and Brockton Beer.
Tickets include several courses, live music, an open bar featuring local breweries and wineries, and dessert made by Chef John Hamilton. All which promise to be fantastic from start to finish.
$145 / $165 reserved – Member ~~~~~ $155/ $175 reserved – Non-member
Ticket prices go up to $175 across the board within 2 weeks of the event.

Summer Concerts at CAL
2024-08-20 08:00 - 17:00 | Plymouth Center for Active Living, 44 Nook Road, Plymouth, MA, 02360, United States
Sing along, dance along and party along to Music of he 60s with Ed Priest!
Event is Free. Registration appreciated, drop-in welcome. Register at MyActiveCenter.com or call 508-830-4230.

Boston Bruins Mascot Blades at Duxbury Free Library
2024-08-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Duxbury Free Library, 77 Alden St, Duxbury, MA, MA, 02332, United States
Kids and hockey fans of all ages are invited to the Duxbury Free Library on August 20th to visit with Blades the Bear! Bearginning at 11am Blades will lead a special story and craft activity, including – of course – bear hugs! Get ready for the season with some Boston Bruins team spirit – register via the library’s website.

Plymouth Pride Beers With Queers at Speedwell Tavern
2024-08-21 18:00 | Speedwell Tavern, 47 Main Street, Plymouth, MA, 02360
Hump Day Beers with Queers! A 21+ LGBTQIA+ happy hour! Meet new friends and catch up with old ones. There are Mocktail and NA beer options available as well. Every 3rd Wednesday of the Month.
Speedwell Tavern
47 Main Street
Plymouth, MA 02360
Meets August 21​

Project Arts Free Summer Concert Series
2024-08-21 18:30 - 21:15 | DCR Pilgrim Memorial State Park, 79 Water St, Plymouth, MA, 02360, United States
The beloved Project Arts Free Summer Concert Series is back on the Plymouth Waterfront every Wednesday night at the Pilgrim Memorial State Park until August 28th from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM. For questions, email nightmusicco@verizon.net.

Animated Film Festival at Duxbury Senior Center
2024-08-22 13:00 - 15:30 | The Center, Duxbury, 10 Mayflower Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332, United States
On Thursday August 22nd the Duxbury Senior Center is hosting an Animated Film Festival celebrating the animated films of beloved British artist Raymond Briggs. Although Briggs himself never animated his work, his illustrations inspired animators worldwide who thoughtfully brought books such as The Bear and The Snowman to life on the big screen, lovingly capturing the vulnerable aspects of humanity, truth and compassion Briggs poured into the tone and feel of his work. The night will be facilitated by storyteller and educator Beth Camron Kilbridge. The Animated Film Festival will begin at 1pm in the Large Classroom at the Senior Center. There are limited seats and registration is required for this fantastic and free celebration of visual storytelling. You can register by phone or through the Senior Center’s website.

The Joy Of Composting - Turning Garbage Into Gold at the Pembroke Public Library
2024-08-22 14:30 - 15:30 | Pembroke Public Library, 142 Center St, Pembroke, MA, 02359, United States
To quote the beloved reveler in rubbish Oscar the Grouch, “Trash is the true essence of life.” Visit the Pembroke Public Library on August 22nd to learn to bring lushness to your backyard garden by harnessing the lifeforce of garbage. Ann McGovern will present The Joy of Composting – Turning Garbage into Gold, a talk on how your food scraps and yard waste can be turned into nutrient rich compost that will help your garden grow. Learn the basics of composting, including how to select the right method, balance green and brown materials, manage moisture, aeration, and general troubleshooting. Ann was a composting outreach specialist for the Mass Department of Environmental Protection for 32 years, and in her retirement is enjoying continuing to share the dirt on dirt. The presentation is from 2:30 to 3:30 at the library and welcomes green thumbs and everyone else. Visit the library website to register.

The Pilgrim Progress Reenactment
2024-08-23 18:00 - 19:00 | Mayflower Society House, 4 Winslow Street, Plymouth, MA, 02360, United States
The Pilgrims’ first winter in the New World was brutal – by spring, nearly half of the colonists had succumbed to the elements from lack of proper shelter, or disease. Over one hundred years ago, the Town of Plymouth instituted a recurring event to honor these founders, naming it the Pilgrim Progress Reenactment. Based on the written account of Dutch visitor Isaack de Rasieres (rah-zee-ruh) who came to Plimoth Colony in 1627 and observed the settlers gathering for worship, the Pilgrim Progress takes place on every Friday in August, and on Thanksgiving morning. Costumed participants represent the fifty-one surviving pilgrims, walking to the solo beat of a drum in their sabbath procession to church. The last Pilgrim Progress of this summer will be on Friday August 23rd at 6pm. Come witness this long-running tradition, or follow along as they walk past Plymouth Rock, up Leyden Street, and to the top of Burial Hill, where a short pilgrim worship service will take place. The Pilgrim’s Progress begins at the Mayflower Society House on Winslow Street, just off North Street in downtown Plymouth.

Plymouth Antiquarian Society Summer Fair
2024-08-24 10:00 - 15:00 | Hedge House, 126 Water Street, Plymouth, MA, 02360, United States
The Plymouth Antiquarian Society’s lush sweeping lawn and gorgeous view of Plymouth Harbor is the setting for their Annual Antiquarian Summer Fair on Saturday August 24th from 10am to 3pm. Travel back in time and peruse antique books, prints and collectibles, vintage clothing, jewelry and other timeless treasures all available for purchase. There will also be a bake sale offering fresh, not vintage, homemade sweet treats. The Antiquarian Summer Fair is free to attend. Additionally, the historic 1809 Hedge House will be open for tours during the event for a small admission fee–residents of Plymouth pay just $5 for adults and $2 for children. Members of the Plymouth Antiquarian Society get in for free and for non-residents the cost is only $10 for adults and $5 for the young ones. All proceeds go towards the Society’s mission to preserve and share local history.

Plymouth Waterfront Festival
2024-08-24 10:00 - 18:00 | Plymouth Waterfront, Water Street, Plymouth, MA, 02360, United States
The eagerly anticipated Plymouth Waterfront Festival is back on Saturday August 24th from 10am to 6pm! Presented by the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce, there will be over 200 exhibitors, featuring an arts and crafts show, ongoing live entertainment, local nonprofits, and a kids discovery zone for the littles. Get your motor running and head out onto Water Street from 10 to 2, when auto enthusiasts from all over the South Shore will show off their classic and modern hot rods, muscle cars and exotic custom creations at the Rebels and Rods Car Show. At 4pm, make a splash at Brewster Gardens for the Duckie Dash Race, where you can buy a rubber duckie to cheer on in a race through Town Brook – cash prizes awarded to the swiftest swimmers! This event will be in concert with The Plymouth Bay Cultural District’s Annual Porchfest, featuring local musicians taking the stage on porches, yards and driveways all over the Downtown district. For up to the minute event updates visit plymouthwaterfrontfestival.com.

Plymouth Bay Cultural District Annual PorchFest
2024-08-24 12:00 - 17:00 | MA
Plymouth will be alive with the sound of music from downtown to the waterfront on Saturday, August 24th! From 12pm to 5pm, porches, lawns and driveways throughout the district will set the stages for a diverse offering of local musical talent during the Plymouth Bay Cultural District’s annual PorchFest. This free celebration of sound and song is in collaboration with the Plymouth Waterfront Festival, making this a vibrant daylong destination. Visit plymouthbayculture.org for new details.

Summer Critical Conversation Non-Fiction Book Discussion at Kingston Public Library
2024-08-27 18:00 - 19:00 | Kingston Public Library, 6 Green Street, Kingston, MA, 02364, United States
The “reuse” industry will be the topic of discourse at Kingston Public Library’s Summer Critical Conversation Non-Fiction Book Discussion. August’s featured book is Adam Minter’s wrote Secondhand: Travels in the New Global Garage Sale, as a global investigation digging into the underbelly of the multi-million dollar, clandestine secondhand industry, visiting thrift stores and flea markets from the American Southwest to Tokyo, and meeting the people that profit off our donated clothes and outdated appliances. The book also links our societal habit of choosing to stuff landfills over repurposing to marketing practices, design failure and racial prejudice. This powerful book will be the topic for the Kingston Public Library’s Summer Critical Conversation Non-Fiction Book Discussion on August 27th. From 6: 00 – 7:00 PM in the reference area of the library, join with other community members in friendly discourse about what happens to our discarded stuff, and why there is so much of it. For questions, contact librarian Steven Miller at smiller@kingstonma.gov.

Project Arts Summer Concert Series - Featuring The Brothers Project
2024-08-28 18:30 - 21:30 | DCR Pilgrim Memorial State Park, 79 Water St, Plymouth, MA, 02360, United States
Another season of the Project Arts Summer Concert Series wraps on Wednesday August 28th with featured act the Brothers Project. This tribute band honoring the legendary music of the Allman Brothers is fixing to make every music loving RAMBLIN MAN and BLACK HEARTED WOMAN happy they came to the downtown Plymouth Waterfront. The food trucks will be rocking as always, and this will be your final shot this year at the weekly 50/50 raffle. The event is free to attend and goes from 6:30 to 9:30 pm. DCR Pilgrim Memorial State Park is at 79 Water Street. Come down, spread out a blanket, some beach chairs, maybe EAT A PEACH and enjoy the harbor view at the last Project Arts concert of the summer!
