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Plymouth in the Revolution Lecture Series at Plymouth Public Library
2025-04-02 19:00 (America/New_York) | Plymouth Public Library, 132 South St, Plymouth, 02360, United States
Join author, historian and Director of the Hanover Historical Society Stephen O’Neill to learn more about the role the Plymouth 1749 Courthouse played in America’s fight for independence on Wednesday, April 2nd at 7:00 PM. This will be the first of five lectures in the Plymouth in the Revolution Lecture Series hosted by the Plymouth Public Library. The series will run on Wednesday evenings through May. Visit their website for additional dates.

South Shore Chess Club in Quincy
2025-04-02 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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US Poet Laureate Robert Pinsky Performs PoemJazz
2025-03-30 16:00 - 17:30 | Spire Center for Performing Arts, 25 1/2 Court Street, Plymouth, MA, 02360, United States

Made In America - Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra
2025-03-29 19:30 | Plymouth Memorial Hall, 83 Court Street, Plymouth, MA, 02360, United States
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Join The Phil for a captivating concert of all-American charm and soul-stirring melodies. Bernstein’s brilliantly orchestrated overture to Candide is a time-tested tour de force for orchestra. In 2005, the Phil was the first orchestra in New England to perform Joan Tower’s Made in America. The bold and energetic piece, with America the Beautiful at its core, went on to win a Grammy Award. Aaron Copland’s Symphony No. 3 is larger than life and everything we want America to be: ambitious, confident, heroic, hopeful, and happy.

PROGRAM
LEONARD BERNSTEIN
Overture to Candide
JOAN TOWER
Made in America
AARON COPLAND
Symphony No. 3
PERFORMERS
Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra
Steven Karidoyanes, conductor

The Human Library at Duxbury Free Library
2025-03-29 13:00 - 16:00 | Duxbury Free Library, 77 Alden St, Duxbury, MA, MA, 02332, United States
The Duxbury Free Library will be hosting a Human Library event on Saturday, March 29th, when attendees can engage in a ten-to-fifteen-minute conversation and ask the human “book” questions about their lives and experiences, creating a space that encourages open dialogue around topics of identity and bias. Come check out a “book” anytime between 1 and 4pm in the library’s Merry Room, Resource Room or Setter Room. The event will leave you enriched, but is free to attend.

Dancing With Our Stars - Dance Through the Decades
2025-03-28 19:30 | MA
On Friday, March 28th, don’t miss seeing our local stars at night Dance through the Decades at the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual Dancing with Our Stars gala event! This fabulous fundraising extravaganza raises money for the Plymouth Area One Fund. Tune in live to our community channel on March 28th at 7:30! You can also catch the show live on the chamber’s Facebook page and live on The Local Seen YouTube channel.

Broadway Music with Keyboardist Richard Amir at Plymouth CAL
2025-03-28 13:30 | Plymouth Center for Active Living, 44 Nook Road, Plymouth, MA, 02360, United States
Talented keyboardist Richard Amir will be at the Plymouth Center for Active Living on March 28th, performing some of the world’s most popular and beloved show tunes and Broadway hits. The show starts at 1:30pm and this event is free to all. Registration is appreciated but drop-ins are welcome.

Free PSAs For Non-Profits at The Local Seen
2025-03-28 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!

"How Drones are Utilized by the Mass DOT" - Guest speaker & FREE Gourmet Dinner
2025-03-27 18:00 | Plymouth Masonic Lodge, 116 S Meadow Rd, Plymouth, MA, United States
This Thursday, March 27th at 6:00 PM, Plymouth Lodge will be hosting a FREE gourmet dinner and special guest speaker on the new MassDOT Drone Program at our district lodge of instruction held at Plymouth Masonic Lodge, 116 South Meadow Rd, Plymouth, MA.

This event is open to the public and suitable for all ages. The dress code is suit and tie for Freemasons, guests can wear whatever they want. No dinner reservations are required, however, please let us know if you have any allergies or dietary restrictions.

At 6:00 PM, there will be a free chicken carbonara and broccoli alfredo pasta dinner with fresh baked brownies and cookies for dessert, with a special guest presentation at 7:00 PM by Andrew Mihaleyon on “How Drones are Utilized by the MassDOT.”

Diane Picot Pembroke COA Director Meet and Greet at Pembroke Senior Center
2025-03-27 10:00 | Pembroke Senior Services, 128 Center Street, Pembroke, MA
What is the new Senior Services Director at the Pembroke Council on Aging’s vision for the future? Find out over a delicious cup of joe at a Meet and Greet event on Thursday, March 27th. This is a great opportunity to welcome Diane Picot to her new position, get to know her and share your thoughts about the future of the Senior Center. The event starts at 10am and is open and free to all.

Nurse Clinics at Kingston COA
2025-03-27 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.

Plymouth Pride Planning Meeting
2025-03-26 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. The next meeting is on Wednesday, February 26th at 7pm. Visit the Facebook page for a complete list of upcoming dates.

Two Grannies on the Road Presentation at Pembroke COA
2025-03-26 12:00 - 13:30 | Pembroke Senior Services, 128 Center Street, Pembroke, MA
Two Grannies on the Road are making a pitstop at the Pembroke Council on Aging for lunch and a presentation about their adventures on the go! On March 26th, from 12:00 to 1:30 PM, enjoy a midday dish of chicken with red pepper florentine while the Grannies share tales of their Massachusetts travels. Register to attend by calling the Center at 781 294 8220.

Tea, Tories and the Almost Battle of Marshfield Talk at The Duxbury Free Library or Virtual
2025-03-25 18:30 | Duxbury Free Library, 77 Alden St, Duxbury, MA, MA, 02332, United States
Historian Patrick Browne will be at the Duxbury Free Library on March 25th for Tea, Tories, and the Almost Battle of Marshfield, a talk exploring the festering tensions in this area fueled by resistance to British rule. This event starts at 6:30 pm and can be attended in person at the Duxbury Free Library or online. Register for the online webinar through the Alden House website.

Spring Fling Mixer at the Plymouth Center for Active Living
2025-03-25 16:30 - 18:30 | Plymouth Center for Active Living, 44 Nook Road, Plymouth, MA, 02360, United States
The Plymouth Center for Active Living is hosting a two-hour Spring Fling on Tuesday, March 25th! The fling starts at 4:30 and is free. Visit My Active Center to register.

Toast to the Avocado! At the Pembroke COA
2025-03-25 10:30 - 11:30 | Pembroke Senior Services, 128 Center Street, Pembroke, MA
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Plymouth Nutritionist Marcia Richards, will be at the Pembroke Council on Aging on Tuesday, March 25th from 10:30 to 11:30 to talk about how avocados can reduce your risk of cancer, maintain eye and blood pressure health, and help prevent arthritis. Call 781 294 8220 to register before March 20th.

ISU World Figure Skating Championship at TD Garden
2025-03-25 | MA
Exciting news and congratulations for Plymouth’s own Emily Brenton. The eight-year-old is one of thirty-nine skaters selected to compete on the world stage with the Dedham Savings Sweepers in the upcoming ISU World Figure Skating Championship at TD Garden in Boston on March 25th. The sweepers are a team of six- to fourteen-year-old skaters selected for ability, personality and positive attitude. Emily and her teammates will be participating in eight competitive events and the Exhibition of Champions. Will they ICE the competition? Find out and get your tickets for this prestigious event at isuworlds2025.com

Sunrise Rotary Club: Celebrate Our Heroes
2025-03-23 14:00 - 17:00 | MA
Celebrate Our Heroes with the Sunrise Rotary Club at Plymouth Memorial Hall on Sunday, March 23rd from 2pm to 5pm. This afternoon gathering is to recognize, honor, and show gratitude for the commitment, sacrifice and courage shown by the women and men who have served in the uniformed services of the United States. To attend, Please RSVP to 1620sunriserotary@gmail.com.

Women's History Month Panel at Kingston Public Library
2025-03-23 14:00 - 15:00 | Kingston Public Library, 6 Green Street, Kingston, MA, 02364, United States
Join authors Emily Franklin, Dawn Tripp and Adelle Waldman at the Kingston Public Library on Sunday, March 23rd at 2pm for an hour-long panel discussion about the resolute and uncompromising women featured in each of their novels. Don’t miss this free panel discussion, made possible through the generous sponsorship of the Kingston Public Library Foundation. Books will be available for purchase after the event.

Duxbury Annual Town Election
2025-03-22 08:00 - 20:00 | Timothy J Steele Athletic Building, 130 Saint George Street, Duxbury, MA, United States

Chef Woerner Cooking Demonstration at Kingston COA
2025-03-21 11:30 | Kingston Council on Aging, 30 Evergreen St, Kingston, MA, 02364, United States
The Kingston Council on Aging’s own Chef Woerner will demonstrate how to craft a mouthwatering dish of lemon chicken with orzo and peas on Friday, March 21st at 11:30 am. Register by calling the COA at 781-585-0512. A pre-payment of $5 will secure your spot in this event limited to thirty attendees.

St Patrick's Day Brunch and Irish Music at Duxbury Senior Center
2025-03-21 09:00 | Duxbury Senior Center, 10 Mayflower Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332, United States
Celebrate at the Duxbury Senior Center with Irish Music and Brunch on Friday, March 21st. Breakfast starts at 9am with Irish Eggs Benedict. Starting at 9:30, enjoy some Celtic sounds performed by Stuart Peak. Registration is open now for the St Patrick’s Day Brunch and Irish Music through the Senior Center’s website or by calling 781-934-5774 x5703. The cost is only $5 per person.

Kidz Club Monthly Craft Night at Kingston Collection
2025-03-20 13:00 - 15:00 | Kingston Collection, 101 Kingston Collection Way, Kingston, MA, United States
Give your kids the opportunity to let their creativity run wild the last Thursday of the month at the family friendly Kidz Club Craft at the Kingston Collection. From 1pm to 3pm in the food court near Regal Cinemas, tables will be set up with all the supplies little artists need to come and enjoy a fun-filled time creating seasonal-themed projects with other kid crafters. Kidz Club Craft is always free to attend, and the next one is on Thursday, March 20th.

Wednesday Writing Group at Plymouth Public Library
2025-03-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Plymouth Public Library, 132 South St, Plymouth, 02360, United States
The Wednesday Writing Group at the Plymouth Public Library meets every other Wednesday and provides a space to write, hone your skills, and share the experience with others. The group meets bi-weekly in the boardroom of the library from 6 to 8pm, with this month’s meeting being on March 5th and 19th.

Women at Sea: True Tales of Whaling Wives at Kingston Faunce School
2025-03-19 18:00 - 19:00 | Faunce School – Kingston Public Library, 16 Green Street, Kingston, MA
Learn more on March 19th from 6 to 7 PM at the Kingston Public Library’s presentation of Women at Sea: True Tales of Whaling Wives, with New Bedford Whaling Museum docent Nancy Gentile. There will also be a fascinating display of items from the New Bedford Whaling Museum collection. This hour-long presentation takes place at the Faunce School, located at 16 Green Street. Register via the Kingston Public Library’s website.

Bradford Lecture Series: Folk Art with Kristen Weiss at Duxbury Rural & Historical Society
2025-03-19 17:30 | King Caesar House, 120 King Caesar Road, Duxbury, MA, 02332, United States
Learn more about folk art portraiture on Wednesday, March 19th when the Duxbury Rural and Historical Society hosts Historic New England Cape Ann Site Manager Kristen Weiss for a talk about Folk Art Portraits. This is the first talk in the 2025 Bradford Lecture Series and starts at 5:30 PM. Visit the society’s website to get your tickets – the King Caesar House is at 120 King Caesar Road.

Tackling Test Anxiety for Kids at Pembroke Public Library
2025-03-18 16:00 - 17:00 | Pembroke Public Library, 142 Center St, Pembroke, MA, 02359, United States
Caretakers of children ages 5 to 8 years old are invited to bring their kids down to the Pembroke Library on Tuesday, March 18th for Tackling Test Anxiety. Join local author Kathleen Jeffrey for a reading of her new book “Katie’s Really Bad Day.” After the reading, Kathleen will discuss methods to help calm test anxiety and answer any questions kids might have. They will also get to practice some of the methodology, using breathing boards and color. This event will be in the Meeting Room, starts at 4pm and will be an hour long. Registration required; sign up by using the link below or calling the library at 781-293-6771.

Duxbury Talks: Override on Ballot Question Forum at Duxbury Senior Center
2025-03-17 14:00 | Duxbury Senior Center, 10 Mayflower Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332, United States
If you’re a Duxbury resident who has questions you would like answered before heading to the ballot box, join Finance Committee Chairperson Betsey Sullivan for “Duxbury Talks” at the the senior center on Monday, March 17th at 2pm. This informal in-person conversation and Q&A session will explore the overrides’ potential impact on taxes, provide information on what we’re facing and how we got here, as well as answer additional questions brought up by attendees about this important ballot question.

Irish Comedy Tour at Plymouth Memorial Hall
2025-03-16 19:00 | Plymouth Memorial Hall, 83 Court Street, Plymouth, MA, 02360, United States
On Sunday, March 16th, Plymouth Memorial Hall adopts the raucous atmosphere of a Dublin pub with the Irish Comedy Tour, a show featuring a clan of Irish American comedians and musicians. The show starts at 7pm. Tickets are available now through Spectacle Live.

Book Talk with Author Dr. Christine M. Crawford at Plymouth VFW
2025-03-15 13:00 - 15:00 | Plymouth VFW, 22 Seven Hills Road, Plymouth, MA, United States
Free book talk! Dr. Crawford will speak about her book followed by a Q&A session and book signings.
Light refreshments will be served. No RSVP needed.
