The Local Seen

Pembroke Firehouse Food Pantry 8th Annual Vendor & Craft Fair
2024-11-09 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Pembroke Community Center, 128 Center St, Pembroke, 02359, United States
Firehouse Food Pantry is holding their 8th Annual Vendor and Craft Fair on Saturday, November 9th. Visit the Pembroke Community Center from 10am to 3pm where you can indulge in shopping for wares from local artisans, crafters and businesses, enjoy tasty treats and shoot your shot at winning something in the raffle! The Pembroke Firehouse Pantry, in partnership with the Greater Boston Food Bank, provides fresh, nutritious meals to community members in the Pembroke and surrounding areas. Why not get a headstart on holiday shopping while helping fellow community members who are facing food insecurity? It is a win-win. The Pembroke Community Center is at 128 Center Street.

Virtual Event: Conversation with Navajo Investigator Stanley Milford Jr. at Duxbury Free Library
2024-11-07 19:00 - 20:00 | Duxbury Free Library, 77 Alden St, Duxbury, MA, MA, 02332, United States
Navajo Ranger Stanley Milford Jr will discuss his memoir The Paranormal Ranger, detailing some of the eerie and unexplained cases he encountered as law enforcement in Navajo Nation. As a Native American whose parents were of both of Navajo and Cherokee descent, his worldview was shaped by the cultural belief that the supernatural is both expected and taboo. Ranger Milford’s memoir combines both the logical deductive reasoning of his investigative training, with esoteric accounts of mysterious livestock mutilations, Skinwalker and Bigfoot sightings, UAPss, and seemingly malicious hauntings.
This virtual event begins at 7:00 PM – sign up to attend via the library’s website calendar.

Laszlo Gardony: Eastern Bank Lobby Jazz Series at Spire Center
2024-11-07 18:30 | Spire Center for Performing Arts, 25 1/2 Court Street, Plymouth, MA, 02360, United States
Award winning jazz pianist and composer Laszlo Gardony will be at the Spire Center on November 7th for the Eastern Bank Lobby Jazz Series. His performances combine expressive improvisation, considerable technique, and a playful curiosity that flourishes in the twists and turns of each unique moment. Noted for his “fluid pianism” by the New York Times he has performed in 27 countries and released 14 albums, two of which landed on the “Best Album” lists in DownBeat Magazine in 2017 and 2023. Come live in the music filled moments with this one of a kind performer. Tickets are just $15 and can be purchased through the Spire Center’s website. Doors will open at 6:30 and Gardony will begin tickling the ivories at 7:30pm.

Kid's Lego Club at Kingston Recreation Department
2024-11-07 15:10 - 16:15, 2024-10-31 15:10 - 16:15 | Kingston Intermediate School, 65 2nd Brook St, Kingston, MA, United States
Kingston Rec’s Kids Lego Club, meeting every Thursday through November 14th from 3:10 to 4:15 at the Kingston Intermediate School. Instructed by Mrs. Sontag, there will be a new fun design challenge every week to inspire creativity and promote persistence and problem-solving. Students can work together in teams or as individuals. On the last day of LEGO Club, every kid will be able to bring home a small creation. LEGO club is intended for kids in grades 3 to 5. Please visit the Kingston Parks and Recreation department website to sign up. When registering for LEGO club please be aware that you are giving Kingston Intermediate School permission for your child to be released at dismissal time to the instructor for the program.

Duxbury Library Adult Art Club Fall Series - Mini Canvas Painting
2024-11-07 13:30 - 14:30 | Duxbury Free Library, 77 Alden St, Duxbury, MA, MA, 02332, United States
Learn to make mini fruit paintings!
Registration required. Registration for this event opens Tuesday, October 1 at 9:00 AM.
This class is intended for adults aged 18+

Andrew Lipman's Squanto: A Native Odyssey - Speaker Series at Pilgrim Hall Museum
2024-11-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Pilgrim Hall Museum, 75 Court Street, Plymouth, MA, 02360, United States
The Pilgrim Hall Museum 2024 Speaker Series is pleased to host Bancroft Prize winning historian Andrew Lipman for the November 6th presentation. The Author of Squanto: A Native Odyssey, Lipman’s new biography offers a fresh perspective on the enigmatic man best known as a liaison between Native peoples and the Mayflower pilgrims. Drawing from a vast and varied array of sources, Lipman reconstructs Squanto’s epic life, reexamining his upbringing, time overseas, career as an interpreter, surprising downfall, and his mysterious death. The evening starts with some light refreshments served at 6pm and the lecture begins at 7pm.

First Aid Class for Kids at Kingston Rec
2024-11-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Reed Community House, 33 A Summer St, Kingston, MA, 02364, United States
Kingston Parks and Recreation Department is offering a First Aid Class for kids ages 11 to 15 years old that will demonstrate and discuss, in age appropriate ways, how to treat minor injuries, indoor and outdoor hazards to be aware of, and tips to prevent accidents or injury from happening in the first place. The class will be taught by Family Physician Cheryl Mitchell, M.D., who has over thirty years of experience in treating a wide range of health issues in patients of all ages. This essential class is offered at the reasonable cost of $44 for residents and $50 for non-residents. First Aid for Kids will take place from 6pm to 8pm in the Barcella Room at the Reed Community House Building.

Living with Wildlife Mass Audubon Presentation at Manomet Branch Plymouth Public Library
2024-11-06 15:00 - 16:00 | Plymouth Public Library – Manomet Branch, 12 Strand Avenue, Plymouth, MA, United States
Get to know your neighbors – the ones living beyond the edge of your backyard. On Wednesday November 6th, from 3 to 4pm, The Manomet Branch of the Plymouth Public Library invites you to Living with Wildlife a talk about commonly encountered animals we share our outdoor space with here in Massachusetts; like deer, beaver, raccoons, and more. Also discussed will be the relationships these creatures have with the spaces they inhabit, both wild and developed, and best practices we humans can implement to better live in peaceful coexistence and be DEER friends to our wildlife neighbors. This class is free and open to everyone. Registration is required, which you can do through the Mass Audubon website. The Plymouth Manomet Branch is at 12 Strand Avenue.

Plymouth Phil's Legends and Legacies Concert
2024-11-02 19:30 | Plymouth North High School, 41 Obery Street, Plymouth, MA, 02360, United States
The Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra presents Legends and Legacies, conducted by Steven Karidoyanes and featuring the Overture to Don Giovanni by Mozart, a symphonic synopsis of an incredible opera replete with scandal, murder and revenge. Also performed will be Louise Farrenc’s Symphony No. 2, a bold and brilliant symphony rich in Romantic musical dialect. The evening’s centerpiece will be Joaquin Rodrigo’s Fantasia Para un Gentilhombre (Fantasia for a Nobleman) featuring guitar soloist Eliot Fisk, a student of Andres Segovia, for whom Rodrigo wrote the concerto. This performance at Plymouth North High School begins at 7:30 PM, and All ticket holders are invited to attend a pre-concert talk with Conductor Steven Karidoyanes at 6:30 for no added cost. After the concert there will be a dessert reception at the adjacent Performing Arts Center offering wine, dessert, coffee, and wine, at a cost of only $25.00.

Stargazing Night Walk at the Soule Homestead
2024-11-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Soule Homestead, 46 Soule Street, Middleborough, MA, 02346, United States
Soule Homestead invites you to marvel and stare on November 2nd from 7:00 to 9:00 PM on a Stargazing Night Walk at the farm. Jamie Kern, Bridgewater State University’s Observation Manager will guide stargazers through trails and down to the back fields to discuss and experience the heavenly bodies visible from the homestead. After the walk, you’ll get to look through telescopes in the fields behind the classroom. With weather allowing, there will be a bonfire, and s’more kits available for purchase. Bring your flashlight and bug spray, with appropriate shoes on your feet to experience this wondrous adventure. The cost for members is $10 for adults, $5 for children. Non-members pay $15 and $10. Soule Homestead is at 46 Soule Street in Middleborough. Learn more at https://soulehomestead.com.

Holiday Arts Indoor Arts & Craft Fair - Great Island Artisans Guild
2024-11-02 10:00 - 16:00 | Overlook Clubhouse, 149 Great Island, Plymouth, MA, United States
Featuring over 30 Artisans at the Overlook Clubhouse
Come and shop for that special holiday gift from our very talented artisans from the Pinehills and beyond!
$10 Gift Certificates given away every thirty minutes!

Halloween on Main - Downtown Plymouth
2024-10-31 15:00 - 17:00 | Main St, Downtown Plymouth
You’re not having deja BOO, it is once again time for The Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual Halloween on Main Street! From 3pm to 5pm on All Hallows Eve, kiddos with their families are invited to dress up and head to downtown Plymouth for face painting, pumpkin decorating and trick or treating at over 70 downtown merchants. Don’t leave out your furry friends – there will be virtual cool costume contests for both children AND costumed canines! It is all free and a great way to kick off your Halloween fun!

Harvest Lunch and Halloween Party at Plymouth Center for Active Living
2024-10-31 11:30 - 15:00 | Plymouth Center for Active Living, 44 Nook Road, Plymouth, MA, 02360, United States
The Plymouth Center for Active Living invites seniors to a SPOOKTACULAR Halloween afternoon celebration. CARVE out some time for a fabulous Fall feast of pumpkin bisque soup, a harvest turkey wrap served with house made chips, devilish apple spice cake and delicious seasonal mocktails. DJ John Peters will be CREEPIN it real spinning tunes starting at 12:30 to transition into the free Halloween party from 1pm to 3pm! There will be dancing, sweet treats, surprises, fun, games and prizes–including one for the most EERIE-sistible costume. The fun starts at 11:30 and costs only $9.99 per person. To attend the Harvest Lunch, please register through the CAL website.

Ghosts of the Bridgewater Triangle Presentation
2024-10-30 18:00 - 19:45 | Pembroke Public Library, 142 Center St, Pembroke, MA, 02359, United States
Join paranormal researcher Tim Weisberg for Ghosts of the Bridgewater Triangle, a SPIRITED virtual trip through this infamously haunted two-hundred square miles of southeastern Massachusetts. You’ll recognize Tim as the host of Spooky Southcoast, one of the longest running paranormal radio programs. Who better to explain the history of strange phenomena and hauntings documented in this area for centuries? Weisberg will also discuss elements of folklore and legend circulating around the Bridgewater Triangle, versus real and unexplained occurrences. Ghosts of Bridgewater Triangle is free and open to all.

VR Mayflower Presentation and Experience at Plimoth Patuxet Museum
2024-10-30 14:00 - 15:00 | Plimoth Patuxet Museums, 137 Warren Ave, Plymouth, MA, United States
At the Plimoth Patuxet Museum on Wednesday October 30th, Through the magic of virtual reality, experience the journey aboard the Mayflower during her voyage of 1620 —without the risk of scurvy, storms, or falling overboard. The Virtual Reality Mayflower Presentation and Experience was developed by Professor Bob Stone of the University of Birmingham and his team to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the ship’s arrival here. Plimoth Patuxet Museum invites you to visit on Wednesday October 30th from 2:00 to 3:00 PM, when your VR experience will include educational components mediated by avatars of the historical passengers. Before putting on your virtual reality headset to explore the Mayflower, Professor Stone and some of his team will give a short presentation about the project itself. This special event is included with admission to the museum. which is located at 137 Warren Avenue.

Ghost Stories presented by Heritage Films at Kingston COA
2024-10-30 13:00 | Kingston Council on Aging, 30 Evergreen St, Kingston, MA, 02364, United States
Celebrate the ghostly season with some spine-tingling tales from places close to home! Heritage Film Presents Ghost Stories at the Kingston Council on Aging on Wednesday October 30th at 1pm. The films will feature tales of supernatural scenes and haunted happenings in Salem, Concord, Deerfield and Nantucket. This event is free! Visit the Senior Center’s website or call 781 585-0511 to register.

Introduction to Journaling and Mindfulness Classes at Pembroke Community Center
2024-10-29 18:00 - 19:00 | Pembroke Community Center, 128 Center St, Pembroke, 02359, United States
Start your week with bliss and balance! On Tuesdays, starting October 29th, the Introduction to Journaling and Mindfulness class will use activities, prompts, and discussions to help access and process feelings, improve inner dialogue and strengthen self-trust. Tuesday night class sessions are from 6 to 7pm at the Pembroke Community Center. The cost is only $20 per class, and you can sign up through the Rec Center’s website.

Author Talk with Catherine Newman at Kingston Public Library
2024-10-29 18:00 - 19:00 | Kingston Public Library, 6 Green Street, Kingston, MA, 02364, United States
New York Times bestselling author Catherine Newman will be at the Adams Center in Kingston for a discussion of “Sandwich,” her latest, which Ann Patchett glowingly referred to as being “joy in book form.” Sandwich is a touching, and often hilarious novel about a family’s annual Cape Cod summer vacation derailed by plumbing disasters, a mess of menopausal rage, and family secrets emerging from the cracks of the past. This hour-long event starts at 6pm, after which the book will be available for purchase. Reserve your spot through the Kingston Public Library website.

Wanted: Witch's Cat Storytime at Pembroke Public Library
2024-10-29 16:00 - 16:45 | Pembroke Public Library, 142 Center St, Pembroke, MA, 02359, United States
Folklore says that every witch needs a cat, but where does one find their furry familiar? Find out on Tuesday October 29th during a bewitching story time hosted by Miss Kiki at the Pembroke Public Library. “Wanted: Witch’s Cat”, written by Joy H. Davidson and illustrated by Nikki Slade Davidson, is a story of a lonely witch who eventually is united with her purranormal partner in the purrfect place. After the story there will be a craft activity where the kids can craft their own cats out of paper, glitter glue, wiggle eyes and a little witchy magic. The Witch’s Storytime will run about 45 minutes long and is meowvalous for children aged 4 to 8 years old. Register through the library’s website, or by calling 781 293-6771.

Yoga and Mindfulness Classes at Pembroke Community Center
2024-10-28 18:00 - 19:00 | Pembroke Community Center, 128 Center St, Pembroke, 02359, United States
Start your week with bliss and balance! Beginning October 28th, The Pembroke Recreation Department is offering a Monday evening 50-minute Yoga class that includes guided meditation, breathing exercises and light stretching. Monday night class sessions are from 6 to 7pm at the Pembroke Community Center. The cost is only $20 per class, and you can sign up through the Rec Center’s website.

Evening Concert with Paul Coronella at Pembroke Council on Aging
2024-10-28 17:30 - 18:30 | Pembroke Senior Services, 128 Center Street, Pembroke, MA
The Pembroke Council on Aging Evening Concerts continue On Monday October 28th, when beloved local guitarist and skilled vocalist Paul Coronella from the band “Play it Again” will be playing light sounds from the 1970’s. You will be transported to a place only music can take you— and perhaps find inspiration to sing along to the familiar tunes. The concert starts at 5:30 and will be about an hour long. The Center is at 144 Center Street in Pembroke.

Edible Slime Teen and Tween Craft - Kingston Public Library
2024-10-28 16:00 - 16:45 | Kingston Public Library, 6 Green Street, Kingston, MA, 02364, United States
October has its witches and ghouls to make it spooky, and the Kingston Public Library to make it slimy! On Monday October 28th, the Teen Room of the library will be a den of delicious squish from 4 to 4:45pm for as teens and tweens age ten years old and up are invited to make a delicious snack that is both fun to eat AND to play with- OOEY, GOOEY, and Edible Slime!– to sign up for this goopy craft and candy session, visit the Kingston Public Library website. For ingredient questions please email Cat at cdwyer@kingstonma.gov.

Farmers Market at Rye Tavern
2024-10-28 11:00 - 14:00 | Rye Tavern, 517 Old Sandwich Road, Plymouth, MA, United States
Monday is funday at The Farmers Market at Rye Tavern. Every Monday through October, come “shop, eat and relax” from 11am until 2pm at a woman-owned, classic New England Farmers market held on the patio of this cozy, quaint and historic space that has been a tavern serving the area since 1792. You will find friendly local vendors offering thoughtful, unique products, live music and cocktails. A special Rye Tavern market lunch is served until 3pm. The Farmers Market at Rye Tavern is at 517 Old Sandwich Road in Plymouth.

Emily Dickinson and the Wilde Irish Women at Spire Center
2024-10-27 16:00 - 17:30 | Spire Center for Performing Arts, 25 1/2 Court Street, Plymouth, MA, 02360, United States
Join us on Sunday, October 27th at the Spire Center for Emily Dickinson and the Wilde Irish Women: Margaret Maher and The Celtification of Emily Dickinson, a musical performance revealing the unlikely story of a humble Irish maid’s influence on her reclusive mistress Emily Dickinson.
Featuring the poems of Emily Dickinson, with music and lyrics by Rosemary Caine,
Tickets are free and available now through the Spire Center’s website.
This show is made possible by our generous sponsors Ancient Order of Hibernians, Walter A McKinnon Associates, Inc and the Town of Plymouth Promotions Fund.

The Company Theatre Presents the World Premiere of “Baby Jane"
2024-10-27 15:00, 2024-10-26 19:30 | The Company Theater, 30 Accord Park Drive, Norwell, MA, 02061, United States
The Company Theater is proud to announce the world premiere of Baby Jane, a suspenseful and chilling stage adaptation based on the book by Henry Farrell and inspired by the iconic 1962 film What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? starring Bette Davis and Joan Crawford. This thrilling production will transport audiences to the decaying Hollywood mansion of former child star Jane Hudson and her wheelchair-bound sister, Blanche.

Set against the backdrop of fading stardom, Baby Jane delves into the twisted memories and dark secrets that haunt the Hudson sisters. Jane, once a darling of the silver screen, now an aging recluse, is obsessed with reviving her long-lost career. As her desperate attempt to return to the spotlight intensifies, her fragile mental state begins to unravel —leading to a chilling confrontation with her sister Blanche, whose own secrets remain locked in their shared past.

This stage version is a world premiere production. With a gripping storyline, psychological tension, and suspenseful twists, audiences are sure to be captivated from start to finish.

Get tickets here!

Party For Prevention 27th Annual Lesbians & Friends LGBTQIA+ Dance
2024-10-26 18:00 - 21:30 | Club Cafe, 209 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA, 02116, United States
Join Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition (MBCC) on October 26th for the 27th Annual Lesbians & Friends LGBTQIA+ Dance, in-person at Club Café or virtually on Zoom, to support breast cancer prevention! Purchase tickets at mbcc.org/dance.
Get ready for an unforgettable night at the 27th Annual Lesbians & Friends LGBTQIA+ Dance! Hosted at the fabulous Club Café, Boston’s top venue, this event promises a memorable evening filled with high-energy music by guest DJ Christina from San Francisco, delightful hors d’oeuvres, and a vibrant dance lesson by Liz Nania, founder and director of OUT to Dance.
Dance attendees have raved about the incredible atmosphere, the fantastic music, and the joyous sense of community.
This is not your typical benefit—it’s a lively celebration where you can dance the night away with friends old and new, and create lasting memories.
Tickets for the in-person event are $40 in advance and $45 at the door, with student tickets available for $20 in advance and $25 at the door with a student ID. To enter Club Café, you must be 21 or older. The virtual event tickets are $20 ($10 for students) and open to all ages. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit mbcc.org/dance.
Funds raised support MBCC’s education programs aimed at reducing exposure to toxic chemicals and preventing breast cancer.

Wine Tasting Fundraiser for Plymouth County Family Support Inc.
2024-10-26 17:00 - 20:00 | Plymouth Memorial Hall, 83 Court Street, Plymouth, MA, 02360, United States
Wine tasting, live music, raffle, food samples with all proceeds going to an excellent cause.
At Plymouth Memorial Hall
October 26th 5pm to 8pm
21+ event.
All proceeds will benefit the individual and families Plymouth County Family Support, Inc serves.
For tickets please click HERE!

Love in All its Forms: A Reading and Performance at Plymouth Public Library
2024-10-26 14:00 - 15:30 | Plymouth Public Library, 132 South St, Plymouth, 02360, United States
Love in All its Forms will feature four local authors reading and performing original works spanning literally all forms of love: gay, straight, undecided, male, female, cringe-inducing, heart-warming, humorous, pathetic, vanilla and not-so-much, millennial and middle-aged, romantic and platonic.
Three local authors (Randy Ross, Jason M. Rubin, and Judah Leblang) plus special guest author Stephanie Schorow will present their latest work on the modern state of love.
Jason M. Rubin has been a professional writer since 1985. He has published two books—one, a collection of two historical romance novellas, the other a set of classic fairy tales told from the point of view of the villains. He is currently shopping another book-length manuscript and assembling a collection of short stories. In addition, Jason leads journaling workshops and contributes music criticism to The Arts Fuse, a regional online arts magazine. jasonmrubin.com
Judah Leblang is a writer, teacher, and storyteller. His essays and commentaries have been broadcast on 200 NPR and ABC-radio network stations around the US, and his memoir vignettes and essays have been published in McSweeney’s online, WBUR’s Cognoscenti, Medium, among others. He is the author of two memoirs: Finding My Place (Lake Effect Press, 2012) and Echoes of Jerry (Red Giant Books, 2019). judahleblang.com
Stephanie Schorow is an author, journalist, and college writing instructor. She has written nine nonfiction books on Boston history topics, including the Cocoanut Grove nightclub fire, the Combat Zone and the 1950 Brink’s heist. Her just-published first novel, Cat Dreaming: A Story of Friendships and Second Chances, is a wickedly funny romp through the 1980s with four women, their lovers, and their cats. stephanieschorow.com
Randy Ross is a writer, performer, and former executive editor for PC World magazine. His fiction and humor have appeared in The Drum, Black Heart Magazine, and Calliope, among others. He is the author of two novels: God Bless Cambodia (The Permanent Press, 2017) and The Squid and the Spaceman (Epsilon Books, Oct. 2024). His one-man shows have been featured at more than 30 theater festivals around the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. randyrossmedia.com
