The Local Seen

Against the Tide: Swim, Run, or Walk to Prevent Breast Cancer at Nickerson State Park
2025-06-21 07:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Nickerson State Park, 3488 Main Street, Brewster, United States
Time: 7am to 12 noon
Event website: http://www.mbcc.org/against-the-tide
Against the Tide: Swim, Run, or Walk to Prevent Breast Cancer
Join Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition on June 14th and June 21st for Against the Tide and swim, run, or walk to support breast cancer prevention!
Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition (MBCC) invites you to join us on the beach for Against the Tide to swim, run, or walk to support breast cancer prevention. June 14th at Hopkinton State Park in Hopkinton, MA and June 21st at Nickerson State Park in Brewster MA on Cape Cod. Also, virtually from June 14th to June 21st.
Events include USATF-Course-Certified 5K and 10K runs, USMS-Sanctioned 1-mile swim, 1-mile recreational and competitive swims, ½-mile recreational swim, and a 3-mile fitness walk. To register, create or join a team, and donate, go to mbcc.org/against-the-tide. The registration fee is $40 per participant per event. Against the Tide is family-friendly, and can be enjoyed by adults and children of all ages and abilities.
Against the Tide is a major fundraising event for the MA Breast Cancer Coalition whose mission is to prevent breast cancer by identifying and eliminating toxic cancer-causing chemicals from the places where we and our children live, work, and play. The funds raised through Against the Tide help to support and expand the community education program Let’s Talk Prevention: Reducing Toxic Exposures, the MBCC Webinar Series, and the newly-expanded student environmental health program, Let’s Talk Prevention: Actions You Can Take. These programs are available online free of charge. For more information about MBCC and Against the Tide, visit mbcc.org.

Midsommar Arts Festival 2025
2025-06-21 12:00 - 17:00 | Art Complex Museum, 189 Alden St, Duxbury

PCAL Summer Concert Series - Tupelo Honey
2025-06-21 17:30 | Plymouth Center for Active Living, 44 Nook Road, Plymouth, MA, 02360, United States

Pilgrim Festival Chorus Opus 25 at Church of the Pilgrimage
2025-06-21 19:30 | Church of Pilgrimage, 8 Town Square, Plymouth, MA, United States

Touch a Truck at Pembroke Community Center
2025-06-22 11:00 - 15:00 | Pembroke Community Center, 128 Center St, Pembroke, 02359, United States

Touch a Truck Event at Pembroke Community Center
2025-06-22 11:00 - 15:00 | Pembroke Community Center, 128 Center St, Pembroke, 02359, United States

Sunday Serenades: All-Star Sinatra Tribute with a Swingin' Affair Big Band at The Spire Center
2025-06-22 15:00 | Spire Center for Performing Arts, 25 1/2 Court Street, Plymouth, MA, 02360, United States
Award-winning big band A Swingin’ Affair features the most sought-after all-star professional performing artists in greater Boston, convened in swing and song – a rare entertainment opportunity! Revel in A Swingin’ Affair’s 16 inspired instrumentalists as they dive into the toe tappin’ Great American Songbook, exploring the legendary tunes of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Bobby Darin, and the timeless Rat Pack. Bandleader Steve Bass, frontman vocalist Donnie Norton, and special guest vocalist Loren Benn deliver the huge swingin’ sound, vibe, and excitement of Sinatra’s soundstage in concert! Hit songs include “Fly Me To the Moon,” “I’ve Got The World On A String,” “New York, New York,” and many more. Bask in favorite tunes of the era blended with sentimental stories about these legendary artists, delivered with a twist from the circa-authentic stage set.

In addition to Sinatra’s most popular recordings (most arranged by Nelson Riddle), A Swingin’ Affair performs hits from the era’s most recognizable crooners, delivering captivating music. No swinging performance would be complete without a little dancing in the aisles, so wear your dancing shoes and sway the night away!

In its dedication to sustaining the intrinsic value of music education, A Swingin’ Affair supports middle and high school instrumental students with world-class masterclasses led by top artists, preserving the living history of swing and jazz culture with today’s aspiring musicians.

Pilgrim Festival Chorus Opus 25 at Church of the Pilgrimage
2025-06-22 16:00 | St. Bonventure Parish, 803 State Rd, Plymouth, MA, United States

Girls Basketball Clinic at Alden Gym in Duxbury
2025-06-23 08:30 - 12:00, 2025-06-24 08:30 - 12:00, 2025-06-25 08:30 - 12:00, 2025-06-26 08:30 - 12:00 | Alden Gym

Duxbury Recreation Soccer Clinic
2025-06-23 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-06-24 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-06-25 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-06-26 09:00 - 11:00 | Chandler Soccer Field, 65 Chandler Street, Duxbury

Summer Vibes at Pembroke Senior Services - The Elvis Experience w/ Aidan Keene
2025-06-23 17:30 | Pembroke Senior Services, 128 Center Street, Pembroke, MA

Norman Rockwell Remembered at Pembroke Senior Services
2025-06-25 13:00 | Pembroke Senior Services, 128 Center Street, Pembroke, MA

Author Emily Varosky Skoshie & Friends Storytime at Pembroke Public Library
2025-06-25 13:00 - 14:00 | Pembroke Public Library, 142 Center St, Pembroke, MA, 02359, United States

Neurodiverse Craft Night at the Duxbury Free Library
2025-06-25 18:00 - 19:00 | Duxbury Free Library, 77 Alden St, Duxbury, MA, MA, 02332, United States

Songs and Stories from Singers/Song Writers 1960-75 at Kingston COA
2025-06-25 18:00 - 19:15 | Kingston Council on Aging, 30 Evergreen St, Kingston, MA, 02364, United States

South Shore Chess Club in Quincy
2025-06-25 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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Kingston Police Chief Brian Holmes Office Hours at Kingston COA
2025-06-26 09:30 - 10:30 | Kingston Council on Aging, 30 Evergreen St, Kingston, MA, 02364, United States

Spanish and Movement Class at Pembroke Public Library
2025-06-26 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.

Celebrate June Birthdays at Pembroke Senior Services
2025-06-26 13:00 | Pembroke Senior Services, 128 Center Street, Pembroke, MA

Drag Queen Bingo and Ice Cream Social at Duxbury Senior Center
2025-06-26 15:00 | The Center, Duxbury, 10 Mayflower Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332, United States

Ocean Commotion: Plastic Bag Jellyfish at Duxbury Free Library
2025-06-26 15:00 - 15:30 | Duxbury Free Library, 77 Alden St, Duxbury, MA, MA, 02332, United States

South Shore Food Truck Association Food Truck Thursday in Kingston
2025-06-26 16:30 - 20:00 | Hilltop Athletic Association, 65 Pottle St, Kingston, MA

South Shore Craft Club at Make Me Brand New in the Kingston Collection
2025-06-26 17:00 - 20:00 | Kingston Collection, 101 Kingston Collection Way, Kingston, MA, United States
BYOB and utilize all the supplies and resources that come with our Makerspace by reserving the hours you want to create during our open studio. From paint to yarn and everything in between.

Plymouth Pride Planning Meeting
2025-06-26 19:00 | Plymouth Public Library, 132 South St, Plymouth, 02360, United States
Plymouth Pride Planning meetings will be on the 4th Wednesday of the month at 7pm through July 2025. Exceptions are Aug, Nov and Dec which will be on the 4th Monday.
Meetings will be at the main branch of the Plymouth Public Library.
All are welcome to join and share ideas. Plymouth Pride needs a team to keep our events going strong!
