The Local Seen

Featured Poet Elaine Sorrentino at Poetry the Art of Words at Plymouth Center for the Arts
2025-06-08 13:30 (America/New_York) | Plymouth Center for the Arts, 11 North Street, Plymouth, MA, United States
Pembroke poet Elaine Sorrentino is celebrating the release of her first collection of poems “Belly Dancing in a Brown Sweatsuit,” at Poetry the Art of Words on Sunday, June 8th at Plymouth Center for the Arts. Current communications director at South Shore Conservatory and a former news reporter, Elaine has made a career of writing people’s stories. Through her poetry and compiling this collection,she’s sharing her own compelling story, bit by bit, and poem by poem. In her poem titled “Planting Season” she writes: “I scatter my literary seeds on fertile ground in hopes they’ll take root.” Poetry the Art of Words starts at 1:30pm and is free to attend.

Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through "The Change"
2025-06-07 16:00 | Plymouth Memorial Hall, 83 Court Street, Plymouth, MA, 02360, United States
Presented by Spectacle Live!
All aboard, sisters! The hysterical sequel to the smash-hit Menopause The Musical® is finally here! Five
years after their chance encounter in a department store, we set sail with our beloved ladies for more high
jinks on the high seas. Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through ‘The Change’® is a hilarious and
heartfelt look at the joys of menopause and friendship, plus hot flashes, mood swings, and memory
lapses! For these four ladies, menopause was not the end, but the beginning of a beautiful friendship
where love conquers all, and friendships never fail.
Tickets go on sale Friday February 14th at 10am! Purchase at MemorialHall.com or by calling 1-800-657-8774

Bark in the Park at Stephen's Field
2025-06-07 11:00 - 15:00 | Stephen’s Field, 126 Sandwich St, Plymouth, MA, United States

Pembroke Farmer's Market Opening Day
2025-06-07 10:00 - 13:00 | Pembroke Community Center, 128 Center St, Pembroke, 02359, United States
Saturday June 7th is opening day for this season’s Pembroke Farmer’s Market! This community market organized by a small group of Pembroke residents features fresh local produce, meats and eggs as well as artists, makers and crafters from the area offering their unique goods for sale. It’s a fantastic way to spend the early part of your day, go home with a parcel of high-quality, healthy foods and support the local economy. The Pembroke Farmer’s Market has Facebook and Instagram accounts you can follow to stay up to date on what is going on each week. You can also visit their website to get a full list of this season’s vendors, and more.

Plymouth Pride Welcome Breakfast at Plymouth Public Library
2025-06-07 10:00 - 11:45 | Plymouth Public Library, 132 South St, Plymouth, 02360, United States

Eel River Preserve Storywalk Launch Event
2025-06-07 10:00 | Eel River Preserve, 4 Boot Pond Rd, Plymouth, MA, United States

First Fridays at Blake Planetarium
2025-06-06 19:00 - 20:00 | Blake Planetarium, 117 Long Pond Road, Plymouth, MA, United States

First Fridays In Plymouth
2025-06-06 17:00 - 20:00 | Main St, Downtown Plymouth
First Fridays in Plymouth are back! Immerse yourself in art and community throughout the spring and summer on the first Friday of every month. This neighborhood cultural event unites the art, music, shopping and dining venues that make the downtown Plymouth experience so special. Past events have featured live music on the doorsteps and driveways of area businesses, dinner and drink specials at local bars and eateries, literary readings, talks with visual artists and so much more. Visit firstfridaysplymouth.com monthly for updated specifics on participating venues, galleries, restaurants, shops and museum.

High Tea at the Duxbury Senior Center
2025-06-06 11:30 - 13:00 | The Center, Duxbury, 10 Mayflower Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332, United States

An Evening with ED Kara McEachern at Spire Center for Performing Arts
2025-06-05 19:00 | Spire Center for Performing Arts, 25 1/2 Court Street, Plymouth, MA, 02360, United States
The Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra invites the community to a special
evening of music and celebration at An Evening with ED Kara McEachern, a unique fundraiser
concert on Thursday, June 5th at 7 PM at The Spire Center for Performing Arts in downtown
Plymouth.
The event features Executive Director Kara McEachern on vocals, accompanied by pianist Eric
Brown. The program will take the audience on a musical journey through Kara’s life,
showcasing songs that have shaped her artistry and personal story.
“This concert is a heartfelt thank you to the community that has embraced me and the
Philharmonic with such warmth,” says McEachern. “It’s a chance to share a part of myself while
raising vital funds for an organization I deeply believe in.”
Tickets are $100 and include the performance and a post-concert reception with the artist. All
proceeds will benefit the Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra and support its mission to inspire,
engage, and enrich the community through live orchestral music, education, and outreach.
Seating is limited, and tickets are expected to sell quickly. To purchase tickets or make a
donation in support of the event, visit plymouthphil.org or call 508-746-8008
Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating music, leadership, and community spirit.

South Shore Food Truck Association Food Truck Thursday in Kingston
2025-06-05 16:30 - 20:00, 2025-05-29 16:30 - 20:00 | Hilltop Athletic Association, 65 Pottle St, Kingston, MA

Spanish and Movement Class at Pembroke Public Library
2025-06-05 10:30 - 11:00 | Pembroke Public Library, 142 Center St, Pembroke, MA, 02359, United States
Your kids aged three to five years old can learn a new language AND get their wiggles out at the same time! The Spanish Music & Movement class at the Pembroke Public Library is a wonderful opportunity for them to learn how to speak Spanish and experience the beauty of the language through enjoyable songs, rhythm and interactive activities. The class takes place on three Thursdays in June – June 5th, 12th, 26th from 10:30 to 11AM, in the Meeting Room of the library. The Language Education Services has generously sponsored this program, and you can sign up for it through a link on the library’s website calendar or by calling 781-293-6771.

South Shore Chess Club in Quincy
2025-06-04 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-05-28 18:00 - 21:00 | Bethany Congregational Church, 18 Spear Street, Quincy, MA, United States
The South Shore Chess Club is an entirely free, social chess club for adults and pre-teens.

Parents should register their kids by emailing Michael at thesouthshorechessclub@gmail.com before attending. The kids chess playing session is from 4 to 5pm on Wednesday.

Adults (5:30pm-8:30pm) can just drop in as long as they know how to play. There’s one entrance to the church at 18 Spear St and participants can contact Michael at thesouthshorechessclub@gmail.com for PIN/QR Code.

The club’s mission is to provide a friendly environment for the promotion of good chess camaraderie and positive community strength, while encouraging traditional OTB games of chess!

The demonstration of good chess etiquette is strongly encouraged at The South Shore Chess Club but good-natured Blitz chatter/banter is to be expected and enjoyed as well.

The South Shore Chess Club is located within Bethany Congregational Church at 18 Spear Street in Quincy with plenty of local parking available along surrounding streets and at Crane Library’s nearby lot. The building is handicapped-accessible and less than a half-mile from the Quincy Center MBTA station.

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Best Small Museum in Massachusetts Event at Adams Center
2025-06-04 18:00 - 19:00 | Adams Center – KPL, 33 Summer Street, Kingston, 02364, United States
Massachusetts is known for its world-class museums, and on June 4th at 6 PM the Kingston Public Library invites you to join author Alison O’Leary for an enjoyable and engaging talk about how some of our state’s most dramatic displays, iconic sculptures, immersive exhibits and fascinating collections are found in a multitude of small institutions throughout the Commonwealth. A longtime journalist, Alison most recently published “Abandon Ship” a middle reader book co-authored with New York Times bestselling author Michael Tougias, and has received numerous awards from the Parenting Publications of America for her work at The Boston Parents’ Paper. This hour-long discussion will take place at the Adams Center – visit the Kingston Public Library website to register.

America's Hometown Laureates A June Pairing of Poetry
2025-06-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Uva Wine Bar, 46 Main Street, Plymouth, MA, United States

Country Line Dancing at Pembroke Community Center
2025-06-03 17:30 - 19:00 | Pembroke Community Center, 128 Center St, Pembroke, 02359, United States

Beach Bound Beach Trips with Duxbury Senior Center
2025-06-03 09:00 - 11:30 | Duxbury Beach Park

Summer Vibes at Pembroke Senior Services - Play it Again Band
2025-06-02 17:30 | Pembroke Senior Services, 128 Center Street, Pembroke, MA

Quadricentennial Cannon Dedication at Town Hall Green
2025-05-31 10:00 | Town Hall Green, 26 Court Street, Plymouth, MA, 02360, United States
Quadricentennial Cannon Gets a Home After Pandemic Delay Wednesday , Wednesday, May 28th Pilgrim Hall Museum, 75 Court Street, Plymouth, MA
Plymouth, MA -In spring 2020, members of the Ancient & Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts (chartered 1638) and the Honourable Artillery Company of London (chartered 1537) were poised to present a gift to the Town of Plymouth as a highlight of the town’s 400th Anniversary Commemoration: a replica cannon, the Quadricentennial Guernsey Falcon, to be installed on historic Burial Hill. The event, cancelled during the Covid pandemic, is now set to take place, five years later, on May 28th and May 31st.
On Wednesday, May 28th at 8 am at Pilgrim Hall Museum, 75 Court Street, the Museum Board of Trustees is hosting a ceremonial send off for the cannon, which has occupied Pilgrim Hall Museum’s lobby for nearly five years. The public is invited to enjoy coffee and pastries and watch as the cannon gets on its way to its original destination on Burial Hill. On Saturday, May 31st, the official dedication of the cannon will take place, beginning on the Town Hall Green, 26 Court Street, at 10 am and proceeding to Burial Hill for the unveiling ceremonies.

MakerSpace Open Studio at Make Me Brand New at Kingston Collective
2025-05-30 12:00 - 17:00 | Kingston Collection, 101 Kingston Collection Way, Kingston, MA, United States
Make Me Brand New is a nonprofit retail space in the Kingston Collection whose mission is to make it easier to reduce our waste while enhancing lives in the community.

Vintage Wheels at the Dusty J Farm
2025-05-29 09:30 - 11:30 | Dusty J Farm, 199 Grove St, Kingston, MA, United States

Plymouth Pride Planning Meeting
2025-05-28 19:00 | Plymouth Public Library, 132 South St, Plymouth, 02360, United States
Every 4th Wednesday of the month Plymouth Pride holds planning meetings at the Plymouth Public Library. This meeting is open to the public and all are welcome to attend and share ideas. Visit the Facebook page for a complete list of upcoming dates.

Michele Manz at Pembroke Senior Services
2025-05-28 13:00 | Pembroke Senior Services, 128 Center Street, Pembroke, MA

Quadricentennial Cannon Ceremonial Send Off at Pilgrim Hall Museum
2025-05-28 08:00 | Pilgrim Hall Museum, 75 Court Street, Plymouth, MA, 02360, United States

Cassandre McKinley at The Spire Center
2025-05-25 15:00 | Spire Center for Performing Arts, 25 1/2 Court Street, Plymouth, MA, 02360, United States

Sunday Serenades: Cassandre McKinley at The Spire Center
2025-05-25 15:00 | Spire Center for Performing Arts, 25 1/2 Court Street, Plymouth, MA, 02360, United States

Spring Heirloom Plant Sale at Plimoth Patuxet Museum
2025-05-25 08:00 - 13:00 | Plimoth Patuxet Museums, 137 Warren Ave, Plymouth, MA, United States
It’s time for the Plimoth Patuxet Museums’ Annual Spring Heirloom Plant Sale– flowers, herbs and vegetables all sown in the 17th Century English Village and propagated by staff throughout the winter months just for this fundraising sale. Admission to the sale is free, and takes place in the Museum’s main parking lot from 8am to 1pm on Saturday, May 17th, Sunday, May 18th and then again on Saturday, May 24th and Sunday, May 25th.

Tab Benoit at The Spire Center
2025-05-24 19:00 | Spire Center for Performing Arts, 25 1/2 Court Street, Plymouth, MA, 02360, United States
The Spire Center welcomes Tab Benoit to its stage on Saturday, May 24th. Doors will open at 7pm the night of the show, with the concert beginning at 8pm. Tickets can be purchased now through the Spire Center’s website.
