The Local Seen

Family Movie: The Wild Robot at the Pembroke Public Library
2025-04-23 13:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Pembroke Public Library, 142 Center St, Pembroke, MA, 02359, United States
On Wednesday, April 23rd, the Pembroke Public Library invites you to come down for a family friendly movie and snacks. The movie will be The Wild Robot. The movie will start at 1:30pm.

South Shore Chess Club in Quincy
2025-04-23 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-04-30 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.

For more information:

Follow them on Facebook here!!

Plymouth Pride Planning Meeting
2025-04-23 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.

Nurse Clinics at Kingston COA
2025-04-24 09:30 - 11:00 | MA
No appointment is necessary to take advantage of the twice-a-month Nurse Clinics at the Kingston Council on Aging. The Nurse Clinics are on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month from 9:30 to 11:00 AM.

A Year in a Gardener's Life: Late Spring at Plimoth Patuxet Museum
2025-04-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Plimoth Patuxet Museums, 137 Warren Ave, Plymouth, MA, United States
There is a gardener gathering you’ll really dig at Plimoth Patuxet Museums on Thursday, April 24th from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. “A Year in a Gardener’s Life for Late Spring”, is designed to help you give your garden its best chance to burst forth in bounty and bloom this season, offering time tested tips and tricks for plant propagation. Included in the admission price is a tour of the Plimoth Patuxet greenhouse. Tickets are for the program and greenhouse tour only, and are available for purchase through Eventbrite.

Mobile Medical Foot Care Clinic at the Kingston COA
2025-04-24 11:30 - 16:00 | Kingston Council on Aging, 30 Evergreen St, Kingston, MA, 02364, United States
The Kingston Council on Aging is hosting a Mobile Medical Foot Care Clinic on Thursday, April 24th from 11:30am to 4pm. Each appointment is about thirty minutes and consists of a toenail clipping, cleansing the legs, doing an exam of the veins and arteries in your lower leg, as well as a brief neurological exam and shoe check to make sure they are fitting properly. The cost is $40 payable by cash or check. Call the senior center to make an appointment for the Mobile Medical Foot Care Clinic.

"Beginners" Pilgrim Pride Movie Night at Plymouth Center for Active Living
2025-04-24 13:00 - 15:00 | Plymouth Center for Active Living, 44 Nook Road, Plymouth, MA, 02360, United States
On Thursday, April 24th, Pilgrim Pride is back with an invitation for LGBTQ friends to come down and enjoy a movie and some popcorn at the Center for Active Living in Plymouth. The movie is Beginners. The film starts at 1pm and it is free to attend. Registration is appreciated but not necessary.

LGBTQ Trivia Night at Duxbury Senior Center
2025-04-24 17:30 | MA
The Duxbury Senior Center is hosting a LGBTQ Trivia Night on Thursday, April 24th. It starts at 5:30pm. Please register to attend by visiting the center’s website at duxburyseniorcenter.org.

Poetry Night at the Pembroke Public Library
2025-04-24 18:00 | Pembroke Public Library, 142 Center St, Pembroke, MA, 02359, United States
The Pembroke Public Library is hosting a Poetry Night on Thursday, April 24th. It starts at 6pm and is open to anyone who would like to share some poetry or just come and enjoy listening to other people share words that move them. Sign up to read through the library’s website, and on the night of the event they will call you up when it is your turn to read.

Yom Hashoah/Holocaust Remembrance Day - Plymouth No Place for Hate
2025-04-24 19:00 | MA
Annual Yom Hashoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day) presented by Temple Beth Jacob, in person and via Zoom, Thursday, April 24, 7 PM.
Yom Hashoah 2025 – Plymouth No Place For Hate

Join Congregation Beth Jacob in-person or on zoom for a Community Observance of Yom Hashoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day).

Free PSAs For Non-Profits at The Local Seen
2025-04-25 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!

ASL Family Bingo at The Pembroke Public Library
2025-04-25 13:00 - 14:00 | Pembroke Public Library, 142 Center St, Pembroke, MA, 02359, United States
Make your way to the Pembroke Public Library for an ASL Family Bingo night on Friday, April 25th. Drop in to learn signs in American Sign Language with a member of the Deaf community, and practice what you learn playing ASL BINGO. The hour-long event starts at 1pm and yes, in addition to improving your communication skills– there will be prizes! No registration is required for this fun and informative family friendly afternoon in the Meeting Room of the library.

Toy Swap at Duxbury Free Library
2025-04-26 | Duxbury Free Library, 77 Alden St, Duxbury, MA, MA, 02332, United States
If you have gently used toys for any age group that your children are no longer using and you would like to donate, the Duxbury Free Library will be collecting them for their first ever toy swap on April 26th. Drop off donations to the Children’s Room during the collection period of April 5th to April 19th, any time during the library’s open hours. Please bring toys that are clean, not weapons, complete with all parts and have any batteries required removed. If you donate a toy, you get a special entry ticket that will admit you to the Toy Swap event an hour early, at 10am. No registration is required for donation drop off, or the Toy Swap.

South Shore History Symposium at Spire Center
2025-04-26 08:30 - 13:00 | Spire Center for Performing Arts, 25 1/2 Court Street, Plymouth, MA, 02360, United States
The Plymouth Antiquarian Society is offering a day of learning and immersive experiences on April 26th beginning at 8:30 AM. The 2025 South Shore History Symposium will be a half-day program at the Spire Center featuring five presentations by regional historians and authors. Tickets are only $20.00 per person, register via southshorehisotry.org.
After the symposium at the Spire Center, head over to Spooner House Museum at 2:00 PM for “Liberty and Tea”, an immersive experience inviting attendees to step into the world of pre-Revolutionary Plymouth. There will also be a pop-up exhibit of rarely displayed artifacts from the Antiquarian society’s collection, and guided tours of the Spooner house. This event is $12 per person or $8 for members. Visit https://plymouthantiquarian.org/events/ to learn more

Kingston Town Meeting
2025-04-26 09:00 | Kingston Intermediate School, 65 2nd Brook St, Kingston, MA, United States
For more info click here!

Babysitting Course at the Pembroke Community Center
2025-04-26 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.

2025 Herring Run Festival at Plimoth Grist Mill
2025-04-26 10:00 - 15:00 | Plimoth Grist Mill, 6 Spring Lane, Plymouth, MA, United States
On Saturday, April 26th don’t miss this year’s Herring Run Celebration. From 10am to 3pm at the Grist Mill and along Town Brook Park, there will be live music, alewife art, opportunities to contribute to ongoing herring research, and scientists who study herring migration available to chat with and ask questions. This event is free. Visit plimoth.org to learn more.

Fourth Floor Artists Spring 2025 Open Studios in Rockland
2025-04-26 12:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-27 12:00 - 17:00 | The Sandpaper Factory, 83 E. Water Street, Rockland, MA, United States
The 4th Floor Artists is a collective serving the South Shore and Greater Boston Area that hosts gallery shows and events each month. On Saturday, April 26th and Sunday, April 27th you will be able to check out some of these local artists in their natural habitat during the Spring 2025 Open Studios Event happening at Sandpaper Studios in Rockland. This event is from 12pm to 5pm, free, and open to everyone. Sandpaper Studios is located at 83 East Water Street in Rockland.
https://www.4thfloorartists.com/

Liberty & Tea at the Spooner Museum
2025-04-26 14:00 | Spooner House, 27 North Street, Plymouth, United States

One Night of Queen at Plymouth Memorial Hall
2025-04-27 19:00 | Plymouth Memorial Hall, 83 Court Street, Plymouth, MA, 02360, United States
Spectacle Live will present One Night of Queen at Plymouth Memorial Hall in Plymouth, MA. Tickets go on sale Friday, December 20 at 10am at MemorialHall.com or by calling 1-800-657-8774.
Gary Mullen & The Works featuring Gary Mullen on vocals, David Brockett on guitar, Malcolm Gentles on keyboards, Jon Halliwell on drums and Alan McGeoch on bass guitar will have you dancing in the aisles during their show, while the band pays tribute to the stage theatrics, showmanship, and music of arguably the greatest rock band of all time: Queen.
For over two decades, Gary Mullen & The Works have performed to audiences around the world, playing more than 2,500 live shows to audiences in over 20 countries – performing and selling out many of the same venues that Queen have, all around the world.
They WILL ROCK YOU and are GUARANTEED TO BLOW YOUR MIND! Don’t miss your chance to celebrate One Night of Queen with Gary Mullen & The Works!
Tickets for One Night of Queen at Plymouth Memorial Hall on Sunday, April 27 at 7pm are $39-$69 and go on sale Friday, December 20 at 10am at MemorialHall.com or by calling 1-800-657-8774.

Protecting Yourself Against Fraud and Identity Theft Presentation at Kingston COA
2025-04-28 13:00 | Kingston Council on Aging, 30 Evergreen St, Kingston, MA, 02364, United States
Protect Yourself Against Fraud and Identity Theft is a free presentation by the AARP MASS Speakers Bureau at the Kingston Council on Aging on Monday, April 28th at 1:00 PM. Visit the website or call the Kingston Senior Center to reserve your spot.

Resin Art Class at the Kingston COA
2025-04-29 13:00 - 15:00 | Kingston Council on Aging, 30 Evergreen St, Kingston, MA, 02364, United States
On Tuesday, April 29th at 1pm there will be a seascape themed Resin Art Class at the Kingston Senior Center. This two-hour class does not require any previous experience. The fee is lowered to $25 per person. All materials are provided. Space is limited so be sure to sail over to the Senior Center to sign up or call 781-585-0511.

Virtual Event: 20th Israeli-Palestinian Joint Memorial Ceremony - Plymouth No Place For Hate
2025-04-29 13:30 | MA

Perennial Gardening with Master Gardener Kathi Gariepy at The Adams Center
2025-04-29 18:00 - 19:00 | Adams Center – KPL, 33 Summer Street, Kingston, 02364, United States
Join Master gardener Kathi Gariepy at the Adams Center on Tuesday, April 29th, for tips and tricks on how to plant and take care of perennials. The presentation starts at 6:00 PM and will be an hour long. The link to register can be found by visiting the Kingston Public library’s website to register.

Teen & Tween Anime Club at Pembroke Public Library
2025-05-01 17:00 - 18:00 | Pembroke Public Library, 142 Center St, Pembroke, MA, 02359, United States
The Teen and Tween Anime Club will meet again on Thursday, May 1st. 11- to 14-year-olds are free to drop in to hang out with fellow otakus who love to watch anime. This hour-long club starts at 5pm in the Meeting room of the library and no registration is required.

OutNet Networking Event at Hotel 1620 Plymouth Harbor
2025-05-01 17:00 - 19:00 | Hotel 1620 Plymouth Harbor, 180 Water Street, Plymouth, MA, 02360, United States
The next OutNet event is on Thursday, May 1st at The Bistro @ Hotel 1620 Plymouth Harbor from 5p-7p.Hotel 1620 is generously sponsoring and hosting this month’s event. Come meet diverse local professionals, expand your network & friends’ group and make new contacts in our local LGBTQia+ community.Allies are always welcome!There is a QR code registration link for the event.Pre-registrations isn’t required, but it helps for planning purposes. Please register.

First Fridays Plymouth
2025-05-02 17:00 - 20:00 | Main St, Downtown Plymouth
https://www.firstfridaysplymouth.com/

Jazz in the Sanctuary-South Shore Opening Concert for 2025 at Messiah Baptist Church
2025-05-02 19:30 | Messiah Baptist Church, 80 Legion Parkway, Brockton, MA, 02301, United States
“An Evening of Soulful Jazz” is on Friday, May 2, 7:30 PM, at Messiah Baptist Church, 80 Legion Parkway, Brockton, MA 02301, featuring Yoron Israel and “Organic” with greats Bill Pierce – saxophone, Jay Hoggard – vibraphone, Will Gorman – Hammond B3, Freddie Bryant – guitar and Yoron Israel – drums.

General Admission tickets are $15, available at www.eventbrite.com and on location.

The mission of “Jazz in the Sanctuary – South Shore” is to continually expose people to the rich musical legacy of the American art form known as “Jazz” through world-class performances and educational presentations. “Jazz in the Sanctuary – South Shore” will facilitate this goal by making all events affordable and accessible to all ages and cultures within the safe and inspired atmosphere of “the sanctuary,” specifically for residents of Brockton, Easton, Hingham, Canton, Stoughton, Randolph, Holbrook, Avon, Bridgewater, Braintree, Abington, Rockland, Cape Cod and surrounding communities.

Since its inception in 2017, the “Jazz in the Sanctuary—South Shore” Concert Series has been a highly anticipated event in the South Shore community. The “Jazz in Sanctuary—South Shore” concert series aims to bring world-class jazz to the South Shore.featuring Yoron Israel and ‘Organic, with Bill Pierce on saxophone, Jay Hoggard on vibraphone, Will Gorman on Hammond B3, Freddie Bryant on guitar, and Yoron Israel on drums.

The Jazz in the Sanctuary-South Shore concert series is made possible through the generous support of the Brockton Cultural Council, Easton Cultural Council, and private donors.
