The Local Seen

Melissa White & Miki Saada at the Spire Center
2026-04-19 14:00 (America/New_York) | Spire Center for Performing Arts, 25 1/2 Court Street, Plymouth, MA, 02360, United States

Autism Rocks the South Shore at Soundcheck Studios in Pembroke
2026-04-19 12:00 - 17:00 | Soundcheck Studios, 150 Corporate Park Drive, Pembroke, MA, United States

Plymouth Punk Rock Market at Kingston Collection
2026-04-18 12:00 - 17:00 | Kingston Collection, 101 Kingston Collection Way, Kingston, MA, United States

Colonials of the North Shore: A Tour of Massachusetts Historic Home Interiors
2026-04-18 | MA
This 4-hour guided tour offers rare interior access to several preserved colonial-era homes in North Andover and Andover.It includes access to private homes, so this event is offered only once and will not be repeated.
Histoury is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the appreciation and preservation of historic buildings. We believe historic buildings matter because they connect us to our past and reflect the evolving values, craftsmanship, and artistry of American society. Our tours are designed to be both educational and engaging, led by a team with backgrounds in architectural history and historic preservation.
www.histoury.org

The Mayflower in Story and History with Peter Arenstam
2026-04-17 12:00 | Alden House, 105 Alden St, Duxbury, MA, 02331, United States
One of the region’s most engaging storytellers of the Mayflower and New England’s maritime past joins us on Friday, April 17 at noon for a fascinating online talk that brings the Pilgrim world to life, on land, sea, and on the page.
Peter Arenstam, Executive Director of the Pilgrim John Howland Society, will share insights from his work as both a historian and an award‑winning author, highlighting two of his most beloved books: – The Mighty Mastiff of the Mayflower and Mayflower 1620: A New Look at a Pilgrim Voyage.

A native of Plymouth, Peter grew up on the water before apprenticing in boatbuilding at the Maine Maritime Museum. He later earned an MFA in Writing for Children from Simmons University. For more than twenty years, Peter managed the Maritime Artisans Program at Plimoth/Patuxet Museums, overseeing the restoration and sailing program of Mayflower II.

The program is sponsored by the Alden Kindred of America. To register please visit alden.org.

Daniel Avila Solo Jazz Guitarist at Art Complex Museum
2026-04-16 18:00 - 19:00 | Art Complex Museum, 189 Alden St, Duxbury
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Opening Reception The Paintings of Laura Tryon Jennings' Students at Art Complex Museum
2026-04-16 17:30 - 19:00 | Art Complex Museum, 189 Alden St, Duxbury

Kingston Trio at Spire Center
2026-04-16 06:30 - 18:30 | Spire Center for Performing Arts, 25 1/2 Court Street, Plymouth, MA, 02360, United States

South Shore Chess Club in Quincy
2026-04-15 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-04-08 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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KCOA Community Cupboard
2026-04-15 13:30 - 15:00 | Kingston Council on Aging, 30 Evergreen St, Kingston, MA, 02364, United States

Crime Scene Critters at Pembroke Senior Services
2026-04-15 11:00 - 12:00 | Pembroke Senior Services, 128 Center Street, Pembroke, MA

Study Buddies at The Kingston Public Library
2026-04-14 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-07 15:00 - 17:00 | Kingston Public Library, 6 Green Street, Kingston, MA, 02364, United States

Storytime Guest at Pembroke Public Library
2026-04-14 10:30 - 11:15 | Pembroke Public Library, 142 Center St, Pembroke, MA, 02359, United States

First Farm Fun at Soule Homestead
2026-04-14 10:00 - 11:00 | Soule Homestead, 46 Soule Street, Middleborough, MA, 02346, United States

Mamma Mania! A Tribute to Abba at Soundcheck Studios
2026-04-11 20:00 | Soundcheck Studios, 150 Corporate Park Drive, Pembroke, MA, United States

Jazz in the Sanctuary - South Shore at Messiah Baptist Church
2026-04-11 17:00 | Messiah Baptist Church, 80 Legion Parkway, Brockton, MA, 02301, United States

Plymouth Pride Volunteer Day at Tidmarsh Wildlife Sanctuary
2026-04-11 10:00 | Tidmarsh Wildlife Sanctuary, 60 Beaver Dam Road, Plymouth, MA, United States

Author Talk & Book Signing with Ron Wysk at The Village in Duxbury
2026-04-10 14:00 - 15:00 | The Village in Duxbury, 290 Kingstown Way, Duxbury, MA, United States

Save the Raptors at the Duxbury Free Library
2026-04-09 18:30 - 19:30 | Duxbury Free Library, 77 Alden St, Duxbury, MA, MA, 02332, United States

Home Alone Staying Safe Workshop at Kingston Parks & Recreation
2026-04-09 18:00 - 19:15 | Reed Community House, 33 A Summer St, Kingston, MA, 02364, United States

Curator Talk at Art Complex Museum
2026-04-09 18:00 | Art Complex Museum, 189 Alden St, Duxbury

Book Spine Poetry at Kingston Public Library
2026-04-08 15:00 - 16:30 | Kingston Public Library, 6 Green Street, Kingston, MA, 02364, United States

Passover Seder at The Center, Duxbury
2026-04-08 14:00 | The Center, Duxbury, 10 Mayflower Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332, United States

Plymouth Pride Adult Easter Egg Hunt at Plymouth Public Library
2026-04-07 18:30 - 20:00 | Plymouth Public Library, 132 South St, Plymouth, 02360, United States

Plymouth Pride First Tuesdays
2026-04-07 18:30 - 20:00 | Plymouth Public Library, 132 South St, Plymouth, 02360, United States

ADVISORY: Educators, Families, Legislators, and Community Leaders Convene to Highlight Importance of Head Start Funding
2026-04-07 10:00 - 11:00 | MA
PLYMOUTH, MA — Families, educators, community leaders, and policymakers will gather at South Shore Early Education for a roundtable discussion on the critical role Head Start and Early Head Start programs play in supporting children, families, and local economies — and the urgent need for continued state investment.
The event will feature remarks and discussion with Head Start parents, educators, program leaders, and State Representative Michelle Badger, highlighting real-world impacts of early education and the challenges programs face amid ongoing federal funding uncertainty.
WHERE:
South Shore Early Education
196 South Meadow Road
Plymouth, MA 02360

KIS Beading...Beyond Bracelets and Necklaces at Kingston Rec
2026-04-06 15:00 - 16:30 | Kingston Intermediate School, 65 2nd Brook St, Kingston, MA, United States

Spring Flower Arrangement Workshop at Pembroke Senior Services
2026-04-06 13:00 - 14:00 | Pembroke Senior Services, 128 Center Street, Pembroke, MA
