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.

Poetry From My Brain Parts Performance at Tilden Arts Center
2025-02-08 19:00, 2025-02-09 14:00 | Tilden Arts Center Studio, 2240 Lyannough Rd, West Barnstable, MA, United States
Weaving words and sound, poet Tamora Israel will bring their poetry to life at the Tilden Arts Center Studio at Cape Cod Community College on Saturday February 8th. Poetry From My Brain Parts is a performance featuring eleven of Tamora’s original poems done in collaboration with band Conspiracy of Noize. Over a canvas of sound, the poetry explores self-love, feminism, mental health and social justice. The performance is further punctuated by amusing and personal storytelling in between the poems. Poetry from My Brain Parts is presented in partnership with The Big Read Cape Cod. Tickets can be purchased through the Cape Cod Community website. General admission tickets are $15. Students get in for $10, and seniors $5. There is a matinee performance as well, on Sunday, February 9th at 2pm. Tamora’s debut book of poetry will be available for pre-purchase at the event. Cape Cod Community College is located at 2240 Iyannough Rd in West Barnstable.

"Closing on a Real Estate Property" at the Adams Center
2025-02-11 18:00 | Adams Center – KPL, 33 Summer Street, Kingston, 02364, United States
Where do you start If you are wading into the experience of buying a home for the first time? The process can be bewildering and overwhelming. A good place to start may be at the Adams Center in Kingston on Tuesday, February 4th for the first of the Home Buying Seminar Series–three classes to help clarify the entire process and ease the path to home ownership. How to Obtain a Mortgage, the first in the series, will be taught by Michael Fleming, Rockland Trust Vice President and senior loan officer. You’ll learn how to qualify for a mortgage, save for a down payment, and about the pre-approval process. Fleming will additionally discuss interest rates, mortgage products, what happens after an offer is accepted, private mortgage insurance, and various programs available to first time homebuyers. This class will be run from 6 to 7pm, and you can register via the Kingston Public Library website, where you will also find information about the two other classes in the series– “Looking For A Home & An Overview of the New MLS Rules” taking place on Wednesday February 5th, and “How To Close A Real Estate Transaction” happening on February 11th.

Dux Talks: Archivist Carolyn Ravenscroft at the Wright Building
2025-02-12 11:00 - 12:00 | Wright Building, 147 St. George Street, Duxbury, MA, United States
Wednesday, February 12th, the Duxbury Senior Center invites you to a morning at the 1909 Wright building for Dux Talks. Carolyn Ravenscroft, Archivist and Historian for DRHS, will be on site to talk about the array of artifacts and historical treasures preserved within the walls of this recently renovated historical building. Registration is required as there are a finite number of spots available. Meet the group at 11am at 147 St. George Street (next to the Percy Walker Pool) or call the front desk of the Senior Center now to reserve one of the limited number of seats on a bus that will pick up and drop off at the Senior Center. The talk will be about an hour long.

Historic Local Postcards & Holiday Cards at the Kingston COA
2025-02-12 13:00 | MA
The Kingston Public Library’s Local History Collections holds a significant assemblage of historical postcards and holiday cards in its collection. Library archivist Nick Cotoulas will be bringing a relative sample of the varied collection for an enlightening presentation about the collection at Kingston Council on Aging on Wednesday, February 12th at 1pm. The event is free and requires registration. Visit the senior center or give them a call at 781 585- 0511.

OutNet: LGBTQ+ Professional Networking & Social Group in Plymouth
2025-02-12 17:00 - 19:00 | Gpub, 101A Carver Road, Plymouth, MA, United States
Come meet and mingle with a diverse group of local queer professionals, community members, retirees and residents at the next event on Wednesday, February 12th from 5 to 7pm in the speakeasy room at GPub in Plymouth. It is free to get in and there will be a raffle and a cash bar. Allies are welcome too! GPub is located at 101A Carver Road.

Plymouth Winter Farmers Market at Mayflower Brewing Company
2025-02-13 14:00 - 17:00 | Mayflower Brewing Company, 12 Resnik Road, Plymouth, MA, United States
Farmers markets are often associated with the warmer months however The Plymouth Farmers Market is one that does not hibernate. Yes! During these icy winter months, you CORN still shop for fresh, local, seasonal produce while enjoying the wonderful social experience this event brings to the community. The next Plymouth Farmer’s Market is taking place inside, at the Mayflower Brewing Company, on Thursday February 13th from 2 to 5pm. Vendors will be set up and selling an abundance of locally sourced goods– fruits, veggies, meats, cheeses and delicious prepared foods. Leading up to outside weather, additional markets will be held indoors on Thursday March 13th and Thursday April 10th. Mayflower Brewing Company is at 12 Resnik Road in Plymouth.

Adult Pottery Wheel Workshop at Kingston Rec
2025-02-13 17:00 - 19:00 | Reed Community House, 33 A Summer St, Kingston, MA, 02364, United States
Melissa Kowal, Owner of the Beeble Art Center will be teaching an Adult Pottery Wheel Workshop on Thursday, February 13th at the Kingston Recreation Center in the Reed Community Building Lower Hall. Starting at 5pm, this two-hour class will teach about pottery and give instruction on how to use the pottery wheel. Cost is $85 to residents and just ten dollars more for non-residents. Sign up through the Rec Center’s website.

Visioning Session Pilgrim1600 Acre Area Planning Process
2025-02-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Plymouth Community Intermediate School, 117 Long Pond Rd, Plymouth, MA, United States
The Town of Plymouth is excited to announce the beginning of the Pilgrim1600 Acre Area Planning Process.
The Plymouth1600 is a large tract of privately owned land between Manomet and Plymouth Town Center that includes the now closed Pilgrim Power Station and over a thousand acres of forested land. Since the closing of the Pilgrim Power Station, the Town of Plymouth has been exploring opportunities for this land to help support economic development and offset the loss of jobs and tax revenue that Pilgrim provided. As a resident of Plymouth, they are looking to you to help us imagine how this land should be used and stewarded to address the needs of the Plymouth community.
Attend the Visioning Session Thursday, February 13 6:00-8:00pm at the Plymouth Community Intermediate School (117 Long Pond Road)
Website expressly for this project: https://pilgrim1600.engage.sasaki.com/.

Town of Plymouth 1600 Acre Area Plan Survey Visioning Session
2025-02-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Plymouth Community Intermediate School, 117 Long Pond Rd, Plymouth, MA, United States
The Pilgrim1600 Acre Area is a large tract of privately owned land between Manomet and Plymouth Town Center that once housed the Pilgrim Power Station. Since the closing of the station, the Town has been exploring opportunities for economic development on this land that will both help offset the loss of jobs and tax revenue and increase the quality of life in Plymouth. The Town of Plymouth is now turning to its residents for input on how this land should be used and managed to best serve the community. To streamline this effort, they have launched the Pilgrim 1600 Acre Area Planning Process. The town wants to hear your vision, and There are several ways to get involved. One is to take the survey! The deadline to complete this short document is February 2nd. In the survey you can express your thoughts about what makes Plymouth different from other towns, what you think the town’s greatest challenges are and what you believe should be prioritized in order to improve the quality of life in Plymouth. You can also get involved by attending the Visioning Session on February 13th at the Plymouth Community Intermediate School, located at 117 Long Pond Road from 6pm to 8pm.This is an opportunity for you to have a voice in defining the values and goals that will guide planning of the Pilgrim1600 over the next few months. For links to all the details, updates on how the project is progressing and the various ways you can get involved along the way, visit the website at pilgrim1600.engage.sasaki.com/.

Pembroke Cooks Cookbook Club at the Pembroke Public Library
2025-02-13 18:30 - 19:30 | Pembroke Public Library, 142 Center St, Pembroke, MA, 02359, United States
Cookbooks are more than just pages of recipes bound together between two covers. They are dynamic cultural artifacts, family heirlooms, beloved books offering delicious delights to bring to communal tables and feed our loved ones. Do you love to get in there and stir the pot when it comes to finding and executing a good recipe from your favorite cookbook? There is a new book club for you. The Pembroke Public Library is thrilled to announce the launch of “Pembroke Cooks” Cookbook Club on Thursday February 13th. This is a potluck style gathering offering an opportunity to meet other home cooking foodies in your town, share tastes and copies of recipes and learn new ones. The theme this month is “Cook What You Love.” Cook something from your favorite cookbook and bring the dish to share. If you wish, bring a copy of the book for others to peruse. And if you prefer to not cook at all, you are still welcome to attend the Cookbook Club! Pembroke Cooks Cookbook Club starts at 6:30pm and will be cookin’ all the way until 7:30pm. All interested in attending should register through the library’s website.

VIRTUAL EVENT: South Shore Women's Business Network Valentine's Day Virtual Coffee Chat
2025-02-14 09:00 - 10:30 | MA
Are you a businesswoman who wants to start Valentine’s Day off exchanging invaluable business tips and advice with peers, instead of cutesy cards and candy? The South Shore Women’s Business Networks is hosting their quarterly Member Mastermind Virtual Coffee Chat on Friday February 14th at 9am. Get a pot of your favorite brew percolating, sign on and connect with other businesswomen to discuss everything from innovative marketing strategies to efficient time management techniques as you sip a steamy cup of joe. Each attendee will have two minutes to share personal insights, tips, lessons or a bit of knowledge acquired from making a mistake– this is a chance to reflect and grow amongst a supportive group. This online networking event is one and a half hours long and tailored to be beneficial to women at all levels of business–whether you are a seasoned professional or just starting out on an entrepreneurial adventure. To register visit the South Shore Women’s Business Network website. A link to this virtual event will be sent by email the day before.

Babysitting Course at the Pembroke Community Center
2025-02-15 09:00 - 12:00 | Pembroke Community Center, 128 Center St, Pembroke, 02359, United States
The Pembroke Recreation Department is offering a one-day babysitting course on Saturday, February 15th from 9am to 12pm. The class will be held at the Pembroke Community Center. Register online at the Rec center’s website. If your babysitting hopeful is unable to attend this class, it will be offered again on Saturday April 26th. Questions? Call 781-293-3249.

Soule Homestead Great Backyard Bird Count
2025-02-17 08:30 - 09:30 | Soule Homestead, 46 Soule Street, Middleborough, MA, 02346, United States
This event runs from 8:30 to 9:30 am. This is a free event but donations are always welcome to help support the programs Soule Homestead offers to the community. Soule asks you to please RSVP so they know how many birders to expect that day.

Duxbury Senior Center Woodworking Workshop at Duxbury High School
2025-02-18 09:00 - 12:00 | Duxbury High School, 71 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, United States
The Duxbury Senior Center is offering a four-day Woodworking Workshop at Duxbury High School beginning Tuesday, February 18th. The class will take place in the Duxbury High School Woodworking Shop from 9am to 12pm, and the cost for materials is only $25 per person.

Real ID Workshop at Kingston Council on Aging
2025-02-18 10:00 | Kingston Council on Aging, 30 Evergreen St, Kingston, MA, 02364, United States
To assist you in making sure you are up to speed on the new federal and state requirements concerning your driver’s license and ID card renewals, the Kingston COA is hosting a Real ID workshop on Tuesday, February 18th at 10am. There will be representatives from the RMV to provide information on exactly what documents you need when applying for the REAL ID. This program is free to all, and registration is required. Visit or call the Senior Center to sign up.

VIRTUAL EVENT: I Am Nobody's Slave Author Talk hosted by Duxbury Free Library
2025-02-18 14:00 | MA
Pulitzer Prize finalist Lee Hawkins is a journalist and author of the memoir I Am Nobody’s Slave: How Uncovering My Family’s History Set Me Free. Join Mr. Hawkins on Tuesday, February 18th at 2pm in a conversation about how the familial legacy of slavery and Jim Crow Laws were passed down through generations of his family, manifesting in violence, shorter lifespans and chronic stress. Register now through the library’s website to attend what will be a riveting hour long conversation.

Yoga at the Pembroke Public Library
2025-02-19 10:00 - 11:00 | Pembroke Public Library, 142 Center St, Pembroke, MA, 02359, United States
Instructors Diana Gilchrist and Kim Norton, as well as other instructors from the Yoga Connection of Plymouth, are leading all-levels yoga classes from 10 to 11am in the Meeting Room of the library every Wednesday. The dates for this month’s Yoga sessions are Wednesday, February the 12th, 19th and 26th. A single drop-in class only costs $12, a four-class registration is $45 and Friends Members can purchase a four-class registration for $45 and an eight-class punch ticket for a discounted price of $80, and it is valid for three months. If you have additional questions you can reach out to Diana at 857-753-6820 or Kim at 781-588-5545.

Let's Learn Together: Redefining Retirement at Duxbury Senior Center
2025-02-19 12:00 - 13:00 | The Center, Duxbury, 10 Mayflower Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332, United States
Let’s Learn Together: Redefining Retirement is a TED talk viewing happening at the Duxbury Senior Center on Wednesday, February 19th. The Duxbury Senior Center invites you to join Andrew in the Large Classroom from 12 to 1pm to watch a TED Talk. Following the video there will be a lightly structured discussion to share and discuss thoughts on the topic. You can register for this event through the Senior Centers website.

VIRTUAL EVENT: Focus on the Lyrics: Paul Simon's Still Rhymin' Webinar
2025-02-19 15:00 - 16:30 | MA
Join popular presenter and poet Roz Kubek on Wednesday, February 19th for Focus on the Lyrics: Paul Simon’s Still Rhymin. Session One is a live webinar hosted by the Pembroke Public Library. Listen to some heavenly music to brighten the dead of winter and learn more about this prolific and popular songwriter. This virtual event starts at 3pm, will be an hour and a half long, and broken up into two sessions. You can sign up for one or both – Call the library, or register via their website.

A World Lit By Fire at Plimoth Patuxet Museum
2025-02-19 18:00 - 19:30 | Plimoth Patuxet Museums, 137 Warren Ave, Plymouth, MA, United States
Imagine A World Only Lit By Fire– Plimoth Patuxet Museum invites you back in time to experience what life in Plymouth was like before the use of electricity. On Wednesday February 19th, you’ll meet in the Visitor Center at 6pm to walk a path to the past illuminated only by star and candlelight. You’ll stop at the Homesite to gather in the wetu by the glowing embers of a warm fire for a talk about the winter traditions of the Wampanoag people. Guided by the sounds of melodic voices, you will continue on to the village and visit a cottage alive with story and song. This one hour and thirty-minute walking tour, removed from busy streets and glaring lights of modern civilization, will immerse you in the past in a way that only Plimoth Patuxet can illuminate.Tickets are just $15 for members, and $25 general admission. Visit Plimoth Patuxet Museum’s website or Facebook page to purchase.

Up to Date with the State at Plymouth Center for Active Living
2025-02-20 10:30 | Plymouth Center for Active Living, 44 Nook Road, Plymouth, MA, 02360, United States
Newly elected State Representative Michelle Badger will join State Representative Kathy LaNatra to Get you Up to Date with the State when they visit the Plymouth Center for Active Living on Thursday, February 20th. From that date on, our reps will be visiting the Center together every third Thursday, so you have a monthly opportunity to ask questions, express concerns and get direct updates from the State House. There is no cost to attend, and the conversation starts at 10:30am. Registration is not required but is always appreciated.

TRIAD Scam Alert Discussion at Pembroke Council on Aging
2025-02-20 14:00 | MA
The Pembroke Triad team is offering a Scam Alert discussion at the Pembroke Council on Aging on February 20th at 2pm. The Pembroke Police Department and Plymouth County Sheriff’s Department will be there and providing information to bring everyone up to date on the latest senior scams making the rounds. Please RSVP to 781-294-8220.

Basic Technology Classes at Kingston Public Library
2025-02-20 14:00 - 15:00 | Kingston Public Library, 6 Green Street, Kingston, MA, 02364, United States
Kingston Public Library is offering a series of four Basic Technology Classes. All classes will be held in the Adult Reference Area of the library from 2 to 3pm. Registration is limited to five patrons and you can reserve your spot through the library’s website.

Pop Up Art School's Felting Sloths Workshop at Kingston Public Library
2025-02-20 15:00 - 16:30 | Kingston Public Library, 6 Green Street, Kingston, MA, 02364, United States
The Pop Up Art school is bringing a crafty needle felting workshop featuring everyone’s favorite slacker, the sloth, to the Kingston Public Library. Learn to Felt a Sloth is sllllllloowwwwwly moving our way, but will be here before you know it, landing in the branches of the Teen Room on Thursday February 20th. Kiddos ages eleven and up can learn how to sculpt the world’s most popular slow-moving forest dweller using a special needle and wool roving. Needle felting is incredibly fun and easier than it may look. This program runs from 3 to 4:30 pm and is graciously funded by the Kingston Public Library Foundation. Registration is required and can be done through a link found on the library’s website calendar.

Mini Golf at the Pembroke Public Library
2025-02-21 12:30 - 16:30 | Pembroke Public Library, 142 Center St, Pembroke, MA, 02359, United States
Putt putt your way to the Pembroke Public Library on Friday, February 21st for a round of mini golf in the meeting room! No registration is required. The event tees off at 12:30pm and you are welcome to drop in anytime until the event finishes at 4:30.

Intro to Birding Stroll at Tidmarsh Wildlife Sanctuary
2025-02-22 10:00 | Tidmarsh Wildlife Sanctuary, 60 Beaver Dam Road, Plymouth, MA, United States
Fans of our feathered friends can flock together for a family friendly bird-watching stroll at Tidmarsh Wildlife Sanctuary on Saturday, February 22nd. The walk starts at 10am and will be most enjoyable to people aged 8 years old and up. Intro to Birding is a free walk made possible by the America the Beautiful Initiative.

Black History Walking Tour of Plymouth
2025-02-22 13:00 - 14:00 | MA
FREE!!

An Afternoon with Marianne Leone at Plymouth Center for the Arts
2025-02-23 13:30 | Plymouth Center for the Arts, 11 North Street, Plymouth, MA, United States
Spend An Afternoon with actress, screenwriter and essayist Marianne Leone at the Plymouth Center for the Arts, on Sunday, February 23rd, when she will read a chapter from her memoir Five Dog Epiphany. The reading will be followed by a screening of the short film that inspired the chapter. The event begins at 1:30 and you can purchase a ticket for $15 now through the Center’s website, artsplymouth.org. Look for our cameras: The Local Seen will be there, too.
