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Events Calendar - 2024


Find a multitude of fun events and great things to do, including weekend events, throughout the year, like music, festivals, comedy, outdoor fun, boat cruises, excursions for families and kids, food, wine and beer tastings.

Check out the listings of year-round Fairs & Festivals throughout New England.

Also be sure to read our list of great things to do in New England.

Whether you're curious about what to this weekend, this month, or this season, we have you covered.

Find the dates you plan to travel or simply search the full events list below.

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Artist Workshop: Melanie Mowinski

Nov 15, 2024 - Nov 15, 2024 MASS MoCA North Adams, MA

Printmaker and MCLA professor Melanie Mowinski will give a short artist talk and share her work during this evening of art-making. Following Mowinski's presentation, she will guide participants through a printmaking process that is accessible to all: rubber stamp carving. Leave with a small edition of prints made with Mowinski’s portable press! Registration includes materials and 1 drink ticket for beer or wine. The MASS MoCA bar will be available with additional drinks for purchase.

Kasambwe Brothers

Nov 16, 2024 - Nov 16, 2024 MASS MoCS North Adams, MA

When they originally formed in 1987, the Kasambwe Brothers performed primarily in the streets of Malawi, Africa. Using homemade instruments — a bass guitar crafted from a tree branch, and a suitcase drum set made with animal skin — this dynamic trio creates infectious grooves using traditional rhythm and soulful harmony. Inspired by their deep cultural heritage, their music has transcended borders and has begun captivating audiences worldwide. Band member Konzani Chikwata explains that “the unique thing about our music is that we are greatly inspired by our tradition.” Catch this performance in North Adams during their MASS MoCA residency as they prepare to record a new album at Studio 9. Made possible in part by the Barr Foundation.

14th Annual Sojourner House Masquerade Ball

Nov 22, 2024 - Nov 22, 2024 11 Dorrance Street Providence, RI 02903

On Friday, November 22nd at 7pm, Sojourner House will host its 14th Annual Masquerade Ball inside the grand ballroom at the Graduate Providence. This year, guests are invited to dance through the Enchanted Forest, a place where seeds of hope are planted and beauty blooms out of darkness. For one magical night, this fairytale realm will open to those who stand against violence and sparkle with music, laughter, and whimsical entertainment. Here, amid moss covered tablescapes and twinkling lights, fairies (and their friends) will sip shimmering cocktails, enjoy delectable hor d'oeuvres, find treasures at the silent auction, and revel in performances from Toys 2 Men, DJ Dayglow, Extraordinary Rendition Band (ERB), and more. During the ball, Sojourner House will sponsor a woodland-themed dessert contest and challenge the city’s best bakeries to create the top voted confectionery masterpiece. And of course, once our “celebrity” judges cast their votes, guests will be invited to sample and savor the entries! The event is Sojourner House's largest fundraiser of the year, so call up your pals and join us for a night of magic!

Thanksgiving Eve Party

Nov 27, 2024 - Nov 27, 2024 Dockside Brewery, 40 Bridgeport Avenue Milford, CT 06460

Get ready for the ultimate Thanksgiving Eve Bash at Dockside Brewery! 🍻🎉 Join us for a night of fun with a DJ, Photo Booth, specialty cocktails, and more!

Black Feminist Book Club

Nov 30, 2024 - Nov 30, 2024 MASS MoCA North Adams, MA

The Black Feminist Book Club brings together community members to read, discuss, and take action inspired by Black feminist texts. Gwendolyn VanSant hosts the next iteration of the book club in MASS MoCA's Research & Development Store. Participants will explore the selected text together, view special exhibitions and community spaces related to the books, and be introduced to organizations that continue the work of historical Black feminists.
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All Ages

Waterfire 2024 – Providence RI

Apr 1, 2024 - Nov 4, 2024 Downtown - Waterplace Park & Along the Riverfront Providence, RI 02903

Waterfire Providence 2024

  • May 11: Partial lighting 7:55PM. Vendors open at 6:30PM.
  • June 1: Full lighting 8:14PM. Vendors open at 6:30PM.
  • July 4: Full lighting 8:24PM. Vendors open at 6:30PM.
  • July 30: Partial lighting 8:05PM. Vendors open at 6:30PM.
  • August 31: Full lighting 7:07PM. Vendors open at 6PM.
  • September 21: Full lighting 6:43PM. Vendors open at 5:30PM.
  • October 5: Full lighting, 6:19PM. Vendors open at 5PM.
  • November 2: Full lighting, 5:38PM. Vendors open at 4:30PM.

Creatività Italiana

Nov 21, 2024 - Nov 23, 2024 550 Harrison Ave Boston, MA 02118

Festival della Creatività Italiana is a celebration of Italian genius through time and sectors! This FREE event at Boston's iconic SoWa Power Station will provide an opportunity to experience culture, design, fashion, and beyond while indulging in world-famous food & wine! A kaleidoscope of events for all ages to learn, discover, and be amazed! For detailed information and a specific calendar of events, please visit https://italyinboston.org/learn-more/

New England Botanic Garden's Night Lights

Nov 23, 2024 - Jan 5, 2025 Boylston, MA

November 23, 2024 through January 5, 2025 | 4–10PM Daily 
Immerse yourself in the magic of the season at New England Botanic Garden with a breathtaking winter light display that is unmatched in the region. This year, prepare to be amazed by Night Lights, where you will embark on a spellbinding journey through a mesmerizing array of radiant, glowing lights in every imaginable color.

Amidst a quarter million lights, enjoy a delightful evening with popular favorites such as s’mores, seasonal drinks, a model train, holiday shopping, and fun photo opportunities for the whole family! NEW this year, a skating rink will debut for the first time in Night Lights’ history to bring joy to the young and young at heart. Colorful landscapes, immersive experiences, and life-long memories await this winter! 

TICKETS AND INFORMATION 

Tickets for members and the public are available now. Secure yours now to get your preferred date and time. NEBG Members receive a 25% discount and a 50% discount on Night Lights tickets purchased for December 2–4 evenings (while supplies last).

Arts & Crafts Shows

28th Annual New England Craft & Specialty Food Fair

Nov 15, 2024 - Nov 17, 2024 207 Boston Street Topsfield, MA 01983

The crafters are back on the North Shore for the New England Craft & Specialty Food Fair, taking place at the historic Topsfield Fairgrounds in Topsfield, MA on November 15, 16 & 17, 2024. This huge 3 day shopping extravaganza host over 225 booths American made works and specialty foods. The New England Craft & Specialty Food Fair is held indoor, rain or shine with plenty of free parking. For more information visit us at castleberryfairs.com

KCCV's 4th Annual Holiday Craft Fair

Nov 16, 2024 - Nov 16, 2024 Augusta Civic Center, 76 Community Drive Augusta, ME 04330

Join us for a day of holiday shopping! It's the perfect time to purchase your holiday gifts from over 100 talented artisans selling their one-of-a-kind gifts. Help support local small businesses & local students as raffle proceeds and donations go to local parent groups, PTA groups and student groups.

Saint Francis Xavier School Annual Holiday Craft & Vendor Fair

Nov 23, 2024 - Nov 23, 2024 5 Saint Peters Street Winooski, VT 05404

Saint Francis Xavier School Home & School Association is excited to once again host our annual Holiday Craft & Vendor Fair. Please join us for the event - featuring crafters, vendors, a raffle, a bake sale, and lunch sponsored by the 8th grade class. There's sure to be something for everyone!

HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR - Farmington (village), CT

Nov 23, 2024 - Nov 23, 2024 First Church of Christ Congregational 1652, 75 Main St. Farmington (village), CT 06032

A church fund-raiser offering quality items made or baked by its members. Such offerings include autumn, Christmas with wreathes, cookies (most popular), pies, jams, jellies, pickles, candy, costume and unique jewelry, knitted items for all ages, fly fishing shop, greeting cards, etc,. There are items for all members of the family including a visit with Santa.

29th Annual Original Castleberry Faire

Nov 29, 2024 - Dec 1, 2024 Shriner's Auditorium - 99 Fordham Road Wilmington, MA 01887

A New England Tradition continues, and the crafters are back in a big way for the 29th Annual Castleberry Faire, Arts & Craft Festival! This three day shopping bonanza includes over 250 of the nation's finest craftspeople, displaying and selling their American made works and specialty foods. The Castleberry Faire is held indoor, rain or shine with plenty of free parking and shuttle buses.

The Putney Craft Tour

Nov 29, 2024 - Dec 1, 2024 Putney, VT

November 29, 30, & December 1, 2024

A Legacy of Craft and Community. America’s Oldest Continuous Craft Tour 

You are invited to the 46th annual Putney Craft Tour, November 29th, 30th, and December 1st, 10am to 5pm. Visit painters, jewelers, potters, weavers, glassblowers, a cheesemaker, a wood worker, an aromatherapist and even a winery!

We will be having an in-person tour and are excited to welcome you into our studios and businesses.  We’ll be following the guidance from the State of Vermont regarding masks and distancing. 

For State information check: https://www.vermontvacation.com/travel-restrictions

Individual studios may have their own requirements.  Call individual studios for wheel chair accessibility.

Vernon Street Open Studios - Somerville, MA

Dec 7, 2024 - Dec 8, 2024 6 & 20 Vernon Street Somerville, MA 02145

On December 7 & 8, Vernon Street Studios will host their Fall/Winter Open Studios. As one of the oldest open studios events in the Greater Boston area, Vernon Street Studios has been recognized as a community well known throughout the area for the quality of work produced by artists with established reputations as well as exciting newcomers. 

The Open Studios event allows attendees to learn about the creative process, interact with artists in
the spaces where they create, purchase original artwork, and discover new talent. This year marks our 50th Anniversary and to mark this momentous occasion we will be having a special exhibit in December at the Nave Gallery in Somerville as well as other smaller events throughout the Fall.

Girl Gang Craft Holiday Market

Dec 21, 2024 - Dec 21, 2024 475 Valley Street Providence, RI 02908

Girl Gang Craft, a fem forward community for makers is back in PVD at the WaterFire Arts Center for the Holidays! Come shop from 80+ fem forward small businesses from 10-4 Dec 21st with timed entries from 10-1 and 1-4. >>Kids 12 and under are free!<<

Christmas

Christmas by Candlelight at Old Sturbridge Village

Nov 29, 2024 - Dec 30, 2024 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road Sturbridge, MA 01566

Come experience the history of Christmas festivities at Old Sturbridge Village. Relish old traditions and create new ones as you watch demonstrations of classic Christmas projects, stroll through the decorated Village and Christmas Tree Trail, listen to stories and live music, sample sweet treats, ride the horse-drawn carryall, and more. We hope your family will join us, as we celebrate a very special time of year.

Food, Wine, Beer

Inn at Hastings Park's Revolutionary Rum Craft Cocktail Class -- **Part of 250th Commemorative Year Initiatives

Nov 21, 2024 - Nov 21, 2024 Lexington, MA

A nod to the upcoming 250th Anniversary of the Battle of Lexington, the start of the American Revolution in April 2025, rum is the focus of this craft cocktail class. During the colonial era, Boston was booming in the business of molasses distillation and rum became plentiful.  It was the preferred alcoholic drink of American colonists and, on average, colonists consumed 3.7 gallons annually per head by the time of the American Revolution! Today, rum is again at the top in popularity. The Inn at Hastings Park's mixology instructor, Dipendra Karki, leads this hour-and-a-half guided craft cocktail class. Guests enjoy delicious bar snacks while learning the basics of building the perfect rum cocktails along with take away techniques to practice the craft at home. What's included: introduction to various bar tools, learning measurements and pour counts, building rum cocktails, creating creative garnishes, and introduction to infusions.  Must be 21+ to participate. 6 pm - 7:30 pm - $125/person (includes tax and gratuity). Bookable via this link.

Inn at Hastings Park's Thanksgiving Day at Town Meeting Bistro - A New England Thanksgiving

Nov 28, 2024 - Nov 28, 2024 Lexington, MA

The air is crisp, the scent of turkey and pie in the air and the fireplaces at The Inn at Hastings Park are aglow...there is nothing more New England than a traditional Thanksgiving celebration with family and friends! Located in the quintessential New England town of Lexington, Mass, Town Meeting Bistro, cozy with a wood burning fireplace, will be offering a festive and elegantly traditional Thanksgiving buffet abundant with all the trimmings of turkey & gravy, pies, pumpkins, apples, salads, potatoes, Parker House rolls...and more! Seatings available from 12 pm to 6 pm. Adults $130 (plus tax & gratuity); Children (4-12 years) $65 (plus tax & gratuity). Children 3 and under eat for free. Bookable via this link.

Holidays

New England Christmas Festival at Mohegan Sun

Nov 8, 2024 - Nov 10, 2024 1 Mohegan Sun Boulevard Uncasville, CT 06382

The New England Christmas Festival is an eagerly anticipated annual event that has kicked off the holiday season for 38 years. Offering everything a holiday shopper could desire under one magnificent roof at the Mohegan Sun Earth Expo Center, the New England Christmas Festival makes preparing for the holidays a breeze by bringing together 350+ Art, Craft & Specialty Food American Artisans from all over the country that come to display and sell their unique products, all made by hand.

Night Lights: Color Cascade at New England Botanic Garden

Nov 23, 2024 - Jan 5, 2025 11 French Drive Boylston, MA 01505

Immerse yourself in the magic of the season at New England Botanic Garden with a breathtaking winter light display that is unmatched in the region. This year, prepare to be amazed by Night Lights: Color Cascade, a one-of-a-kind winter experience where visitors embark on a spellbinding journey through a mesmerizing array of radiant, glowing lights in every imaginable color. Amidst a quarter million lights, enjoy a delightful evening complete with festive favorites such as s’mores roasting, seasonal drinks, a model train, holiday shopping, and fun photo opportunities for the whole family! NEW this year, an outdoor skating rink will debut for the first time in Night Lights’ history to bring joy to the young and young at heart. Colorful landscapes, immersive experiences, and life-long memories await this winter! Night Lights tickets must be purchased in advance and the Garden recommends that visitors plan ahead as this event, which welcomed 66,000 people from around the region last year, does sell out!

Cheshire High School Train Show

Nov 24, 2024 - Nov 24, 2024 525 South Main Street Cheshire, CT 06410

The Longest running & largest TRAIN SHOW in CT! 3 gym sized rooms with +150 vendor tables. 5 running popular gauge display layouts. Great food, ample accessible parking, pictures with Santa for kids. Sponsored by the CHS BAND PARENTS ASSOCIATION

Candlelight Stroll 2024 - Portsmouth, NH

Dec 6, 2024 - Dec 22, 2024 14 Hancock Street Portsmouth, NH 03801

Step into a historic tradition celebrating over 350 years at the Candlelight Stroll, hosted by Strawbery Banke Museum. Join local resident,

Holiday Pops! Hometown Holiday 2024 - Plymouth, MA

Dec 14, 2024 - Dec 14, 2024 83 Court Street Plymouth, MA 02360

All aboard! There’s no time to waste. There’s so much to celebrate! Our holiday train is heading due north for a special tribute to the Polar Express. That’s right, the movie that made us believe all over again is turning twenty, so we’re taking our conductor, our very merry orchestra, and the sensational soundtrack out for a long wintery ride. This musical express also includes special guest vocalist Roselin Osser, along with a guaranteed Santa sighting, our March of the Toys charity drive, and all the music that makes you cheer this time of year. There’s nothing better than a holiday together. So grab your ticket, family, and friends. We have everything you need… if you just believe! PERFORMERS Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra Steven Karidoyanes, conductor Roselin Osser, mezzo-soprano PCIS 6th Grade Chorus, Jessica Fuller, director TOY DRIVE Bring an unwrapped gift and join our March of the Toys community parade of giving to benefit the Children’s Holiday Fund.

A Christmas Carol - Worcester, MA

Dec 15, 2024 - Dec 22, 2024 Hanover Theatre - 2 Southbridge Streeet Worcester, MA 01608

Adapted by Troy Siebels and featuring the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ, our annual production returns to the main stage with timeless music, lavish costumes, and spine-tingling special effects. New and returning cast members tell the tale of curmudgeonly miser, Ebenezer Scrooge, who is visited by the Spirits of Christmases Past, Present and Yet To Come. The show is refined and revised each year to feature more magic than ever before, with an array of spectacles from smoke and fog to spectacular flying stunts.

Literary

BOOK TALK, LUNCHEON and SIGNING with a TRIO OF AUTHORS

Nov 5, 2024 - Nov 5, 2024 Essex, CT

Williams, White and Willig - also known as "Team W" - join forces for their latest novel... This time, it’s murder!

"A crafty locked-room mystery, a pointed satire about the literary world, and a tale of unexpected friendship and romance - this novel has it all, as only three bestselling authors can tell it!"

Join us for a unique and rare opportunity to engage with all three authors at once. The Author's Guide to Murder releases on November 5th: should you choose to join us, you will be among the first to get a copy - signed by all three authors! :)

We'll begin gathering at 11:30 am, with a light luncheon served at noon. "Team W" will present, followed by a Q & A, and book signing. Some other titles by these authors will also be available for purchase.

The ticket price of $60 plus tax includes a light lunch and a copy of the book, available for pickup at the event. Advance registration is required and may be made online, or by calling our Store, 860.767.0210.

Music

A Hollywood Musical Revue: Part 2 on the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ

Nov 6, 2024 - Nov 6, 2024 2 Southbridge St. Worcester, MA 01608

We are pleased to present The Hanover Theatre’s Wurlitzer Organ Concert led by resident organist and organ enthusiast Dr. Jonathan Kleefield. Return to Tinseltown for A Hollywood Musical Revue: Part Two. This revue provides a golden opportunity to reminisce about vintage Hollywood glamour in the perfect setting. Highlights include nostalgic songs penned by Richard Rodgers of the famed Rodgers and Hammerstein writing team along with the iconic chart topper “As Time Goes By,” arranged for posterity by Max Steiner for the Oscar® winning film “Casablanca” and more! Hollywood melodies fill the former movie theatre for an unforgettable afternoon of entertainment. Featuring the largest and most versatile theatre pipe organ in New England this special event will showcase the organ’s many unique capabilities as well as provide interesting background about the instrument’s rich history and behind the scene’s components, all from the comfort of your seat in the magnificent Hanover Theatre. Tickets are $10 for non-members and free for subscribers, current conservatory families, members and their guests. Please contact the box office at 877.571.7469 for more information.

A Hollywood Musical Revue on the Mighty Wurlitzer: Part Two

Nov 6, 2024 - Nov 6, 2024 2 Southbridge St. Worcester, MA 01608

Return to Tinseltown for A Hollywood Musical Revue: Part Two. Highlights include nostalgic songs penned by Richard Rodgers of the famed Rodgers and Hammerstein writing team along with the iconic chart topper “As Time Goes By,” arranged for posterity by Max Steiner for the Oscar® winning film “Casablanca” and more! Hollywood melodies fill the former movie theatre for an unforgettable afternoon of entertainment.

Sense & Sensibility

Nov 22, 2024 - Nov 22, 2024 83 Court St Plymouth, MA 02360

The Phil is honored to participate in America’s Hometown Thanksgiving Celebration. The weekend of festivities has become a beloved holiday occasion as well as an important link to our nation’s history and heritage. We’re crossing the Atlantic for this year’s celebration and docking in merry old England. Composer and Plymouth Phil assistant conductor Neal Hampton ascends the podium with music he composed for the stage, a lush and romantic score for Sense and Sensibility. This musical adaptation of Jane Austen’s well-loved story has delighted audiences on both sides of the pond since its 2013 premiere. British composers rule the second half of our celebration, including the brilliant Ralph Vaughan Williams, whose exquisite Fantasia on Greensleeves totally eclipsed the familiar song that inspired it. PROGRAM NEAL HAMPTON Excerpts from Sense & Sensibility, the musical plus works by British composers including: RALPH VAUGHAN WILLIAMS Fantasia on Greensleeves ARTISTS Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra Neal Hampton, conductor Kristen Watson, soprano Craig Juricka, baritone

Legends & Legacies

Nov 22, 2024 - Nov 22, 2024 83 Court St Plymouth, MA 02360

The Phil is honored to participate in America’s Hometown Thanksgiving Celebration. The weekend of festivities has become a beloved holiday occasion as well as an important link to our nation’s history and heritage. We’re crossing the Atlantic for this year’s celebration and docking in merry old England. Composer and Plymouth Phil assistant conductor Neal Hampton ascends the podium with music he composed for the stage, a lush and romantic score for Sense and Sensibility. This musical adaptation of Jane Austen’s well-loved story has delighted audiences on both sides of the pond since its 2013 premiere. British composers rule the second half of our celebration, including the brilliant Ralph Vaughan Williams, whose exquisite Fantasia on Greensleeves totally eclipsed the familiar song that inspired it. PROGRAM NEAL HAMPTON Excerpts from Sense & Sensibility, the musical plus works by British composers including: RALPH VAUGHAN WILLIAMS Fantasia on Greensleeves ARTISTS Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra Neal Hampton, conductor Kristen Watson, soprano Craig Juricka, baritone

Candlelight: A Tribute to Taylor Swift

Nov 23, 2024 - Nov 23, 2024 152 Pearl Street Burlington, VT 05401

⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Burlington. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Taylor Swift at First Unitarian Universalist Society of Burlington under the gentle glow of candlelight. General Info 📍 Venue: First Unitarian Universalist Society of Burlington 📅 Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector ⏳ Duration: 65 minutes (doors open 60 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted) 👤 Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult ♿ Accessibility: this venue is ADA compliant ❓ View the FAQs for this event here 🪑 Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone 🕯️ If you would like to book a private concert or buy regular tickets for a large group (+30 people), click here 🎻 Check out all the Candlelight concerts in Burlington 🎁 To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card, click here Tentative Program “Love Story” “Cardigan” “Blank Space” “Enchanted” “Anti-Hero” “Lavender Haze” “Fortnight (ft. Post Malone)” “All Too Well” “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together” "Cruel Summer" “But Daddy I Love Him” “You Belong With Me” “Shake It Off” Performers Listeso Music Group

2024 Boston Pops Holiday Tour at Hanover Theatre

Dec 6, 2024 - Dec 6, 2024 2 Southbridge Street Worcester, MA 01608

Join the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra and conductor Keith Lockhart for their sparkling and beloved Holiday Pops concert. Capturing the magic of the Christmas season and the winter charms of New England, the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra will perform holiday classics and new arrangements of seasonal favorites.

Outdoor Activities

Shoreline Turkey Trot 5K

Nov 28, 2024 - Nov 28, 2024 6 Rock St West Haven, CT 06516

November 28, 2024 7AM Start Rain or Shine Savin Rock Conference Center (on the beach side) 6 Rock St. West Haven, CT 06516 WE WILL BE HAVING A FOOD DRIVE FOR "W.H.E.A.T." once again. WHEAT is a food pantry serves low-income residents. They include those who are unemployed, underemployed, disabled, seniors on a fixed income, veterans with limited benefits, and children. We currently distribute food to 5,000 households with 1,000 school aged children."

Parades

Veterans Day Pancake Breakfast and Parade

Nov 11, 2024 - Nov 11, 2024 100 Madison st. Worcester, MA 01605

Event: Veterans Day Pancake Breakfast & Parade Date: Monday, November 11th Time: 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM Location: Veterans Inc. Headquarters, 69 Grove Street, Worcester, 01605 Join us in honoring Veterans Day at Veterans Inc. with our free annual Pancake Breakfast! Held in the historic armory at our headquarters, this event promises a morning of delicious food, fun activities, and community spirit. Enjoy a hearty breakfast on us, along with arts and crafts perfect for the whole family. Afterward, step outside to find the perfect spot to watch the City of Worcester Veterans Day Parade. This event is a wonderful opportunity to come together, celebrate our veterans, and enjoy a day of community and gratitude. We look forward to seeing you there! This event is free and open to the public, so bring your friends and family to show your support and appreciation for our Veterans. Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to give back and enjoy a morning of camaraderie and celebration. We look forward to seeing you there! RSVP today and learn more: veteransinc.org/events/veterans-day-annual-pancake-breakfast/ or call (800) 482-2565

Performing Arts and Theater

Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of The Temptations

Nov 8, 2024 - Nov 10, 2024 2 Southbridge St. Worcester, MA 01608

Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of The Temptations is the electrifying, smash-hit Broadway musical that follows The Temptations’ extraordinary journey from the streets of Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. With their signature dance moves and silky-smooth harmonies, they rose to the top of the charts creating an amazing 42 Top Ten Hits with 14 reaching number one. Nominated for 12 Tony® Awards and the winner of the 2019 Tony Award for Best Choreography, Ain’t Too Proud tells the thrilling story of brotherhood, family, loyalty and betrayal, as the group’s personal and political conflicts threatened to tear them apart during a decade of civil unrest in America.

Chameleon Arts Ensemble – Origin Stories: Beethoven, Bernstein, Ung, Enescu

Nov 23, 2024 - Nov 24, 2024 First Church in Boston: 66 Marlborough Street Boston, MA 02116

Saturday, November 23, 2024, 7:30 PM
Sunday, November 24, 2024, 4 PM

Every superhero has an origin story, a beginning that illustrates their character and sets them on the path ahead. Bernstein’s first published work – his Clarinet Sonata – offers glimpses of the giant he would become. Chinary Ung unleashes his creativity in Child Song for flute, violin, cello, and piano by drawing on traditional Cambodian music to push his art form forward. Beethoven takes his first steps to break free from Classical constraints with his C Major Piano Quartet, and Enescu displays feats of strength with his Octet for strings, an epic, wildly ambitious work of voluptuous romanticism, Romanian flavor, and near-impossible virtuosity. Tickets are $52, $41 or $30 with $5 off for students and seniors. For more information or to order tickets, please call 617-427-8200 or visit http://www.chameleonarts.org.

Shopping & Sales

Girl Gang Craft Holiday Market

Nov 23, 2024 - Nov 23, 2024 32 Derby Square Salem, MA 01970

Girl Gang Craft, a fem forward community for makers, is back in Witchy City for our Holiday Market at Old Town Hall. This is an inside only event from 10-4 on November 23rd (BEFORE Thanksgiving this year). Come shop from 60+ fem-forward small businesses for the holiday season!

Shows & Exhibits

RI Women's Expo 2024

Dec 1, 2024 - Dec 1, 2024 801 Greenwich Avenue Cranston, RI 02920

The RI Women's Expo Holiday Showcase is the ultimate girls' day out! Picture this: shopping galore, fun activities, incredible food and drink tastings, and mingling with local businesses. Get ready for a whirlwind of new products and tips covering health, home, beauty, and more. This yearly bash is like a treasure trove of excitement, with top-notch businesses showing off demos, informational and inspiring seminars, raffles, fantastic giveaways and, even a live fashion show. Get your holiday shopping done in one place with over 80 exhibitors on site. It's a one-day ‘must-visit’ event for all the fabulous ladies out there!

Tours

Harvest Celebrations: A History of Thanksgiving Guided Tours

Nov 2, 2024 - Dec 1, 2024 14 Hancock Street Portsmouth, NH 03801

Join expert guides for a 90-minute tour exploring three centuries of Thanksgiving traditions. Travel through time and visit four historic houses to learn how this holiday has evolved over time. Discover how people celebrated Thanksgiving in 1777 at the William Pitt Tavern, experience the height of the Victorian period in 1870 at the Goodwin Mansion, share in the experience of a Jewish immigrant family learning about the American holiday in 1919 at the Shapiro House, and learn about Thanksgiving on the Homefront in 1943 at the Abbott House and Store.

Workshops & Classes

Nature Drawing at Blithewold

Oct 17, 2024 - Nov 21, 2024 101 Ferry Road Bristol, RI 02809

The Nature Drawing Class is an opportunity to look at Blithewold’s gardens for inspiration. Working from pictures and found natural objects, the class will focus on rendering color, texture, and design in flora and landscape. Each week a different topic and various drawing techniques will be covered. The main medium will be colored pencils. Students may bring their own art pencils, but drawing pencils and paper will be provided. Additional materials will be offered for certain techniques. Beginning, intermediate, and advanced students are encouraged to attend. Preregistration is required. Each class is limited to 15 people. Below is the list of classes: Oct 3 – Sneezeweed Flower Oct 10 – Lantern – “Love in a Puff” Oct 17 – Crab Apple and Sage Oct 24 – Angel’s Trumpet Flower Oct 31 – Fall Vegetables & Fruit Nov 7 – Japanese Maple Leaves & White Pine Nov 14 – Pods, Acorns & Branches Nov 21 – Holly & Ornaments

Lecture: Algonquian Continuance and Community with Jesse Bowman Bruchac

Nov 7, 2024 - Nov 7, 2024 14 Hancock Street Portsmouth, NH 03801

Algonquian Continuance and Community Thursday, November 7, 2024, 6-7 PM Returning by popular demand, join Jesse Bowman Bruchac for “Algonquian Continuance and Community,” culminating his 30-year dedication to Algonquian language reclamation. Jesse's work, highlighted by his role in reviving the Virginia Algonquian language during the PBS series Jamestown, now extends to a three-year initiative with seven Virginia Tribes supported by an ANA grant. Collaborating with Dr. Conor M. Quinn, Jesse’s efforts span from the University of Southern Maine to Middlebury College, where he founded the School of Abenaki. During the presentation, Jesse will showcase the implementation of the Minimal Course, a pioneering language-teaching methodology, through engaging activities and examples. Expect traditional and contemporary music, including an original song in the Western Abenaki dialect encapsulating the Minimal Course’s essence. This event promises to demonstrate the transformative impact of language revitalization and community building. Members $15; Nonmembers: 20. About the Mark Connolly Distinguished Speaker Series: The Mark Connolly Distinguished Speaker Series honors the legacy of Mark Connolly, a former Strawbery Banke Museum Trustee and prominent figure in finance, literature, and politics. In April 2019, following his passing, the Museum embarked on a mission to commemorate Connolly's memory and continue his dedication to intellectual discourse and civic engagement.

The Art of Pysanky - Mendon, MA

Nov 8, 2024 - Nov 8, 2024 Mendon, MA

The Daniels Farmstead is excited to announce a unique cultural workshop, The Art of
Pysanky, where participants can learn the traditional Ukrainian art of decorating eggs. This three-hour,
beginner-friendly class, led by a talented local artist, will take place on November 8, 2024 at Galliford’s
Restaurant & Tavern, offering an engaging hands-on experience for all skill levels.

Pysanky (pronounced PIH-san-kih) are colorful and intricate eggs created using a wax-resist (batik)
method that has been practiced for centuries in Ukraine. During the workshop, participants will explore
the fascinating history and symbolism behind this folk art and create their own Ukrainian-style egg to
take home.

Each attendee will use a kistka, a traditional stylus, to write intricate designs on a chicken egg with
melted beeswax, which is applied in stages between dye baths of increasingly darker colors. Once the
final design is revealed by melting off the wax, a vibrant, handcrafted pysanka will emerge, representing
a one-of-a-kind keepsake.

All necessary tools and materials—including candles, beeswax, eggs, and permanent dyes—will be
provided for this unique cultural experience as well as light refreshments and a cash bar. Whether you
are an experienced artist or new to this craft, all are welcome to participate and enjoy the rich tradition
of Ukrainian egg decorating.

Event Details:
● Date: November 8, 2024
● Time: 6:00 – 9:00 PM
● Location: Galliford’s Restaurant and Tavern, 5 Southwick St. Mendon, MA
● Cost: $ 45 per person, $75 per duo

Registration: Call 508-928-0928 to reserve your spot. Limited spaces available!

CT Military Heroes of the Battle of Iwo Jima

Nov 10, 2024 - Nov 10, 2024 104 Weston Rd. Weston, CT Weston, CT 06883

In honor of Veteran’s Day, author Jeffrey R. DeWitt discusses his new book, “Connecticut Military Heroes of the Battle of Iwo Jima”, on Sunday, November 10, 2024 at 2pm. This year marks the 79th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima. Author Jeff DeWitt’s illustrated slide lecture will discuss the history of the battle and its importance in winning the war in the Pacific theater. His talk will highlight some 100 Connecticut residents who lost their lives in the battle as well as the significance and history of the Iwo Jima Memorial in New Britain, Connecticut. DeWitt’s new book, “Connecticut Military Heroes of The Battle of Iwo Jima” will be for sale at the event. All proceeds from the book sales go to the Iwo Jima Memorial Historical Foundation in New Britain. The lecture will conclude with a short Q & A and book signing. Guided tours of the Coley House, which represents life on the home front during World War II, will be available after the l Jeffrey DeWitt is a 26-year United States Air Force veteran who retired in the rank of Chief Master Sergeant, the top 1% of all enlisted grades. His medals include the Meritorious Service Medal with 4 oak leaf clusters, Air Force Commendation Medal with 3 oak leaf clusters, and the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with 6 oak leaf clusters. He is a member of the Board of Directors and Historian for the Iwo Jima Memorial Historical Foundation based in Connecticut. For his work for the foundation, he was selected for the 2022 Veterans Public Service Award for Excellence from Central Connecticut State University. He is a life member of the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He has served in various VFW positions in two states at the post and district levels.

Nature Mandala Series with Beth Adoette

Nov 20, 2024 - Nov 20, 2024 101 Ferry Road Bristol, RI 02809

Local artist Beth Adoette is coming to Blithewold to share her unique practice of partnering with nature in a monthly workshop series. This workshop offers people the opportunity to unplug and be in the moment while exploring beautiful objects of nature. Please note that nature mandalas are ephemeral and will not be taken home. Photographs are encouraged. High-resolution, edited photographs can be ordered separately at the workshop for an additional fee. Class size is limited to 10. November 20: Family Circles This mandala workshop is all about acknowledging and honoring the people who make up “family” for us, through blood, love, or kindred spirit. Create a personal work of art that celebrates the people in your life using beautiful nature objects to capture their spirits, represent connection, or simply enlarge your gratitude for their contributions to your life. A beautiful workshop. December 4: Lavare In Latin, lavare means “to wash” and is the root of the word of the gentle, beloved, and powerful flower we call lavender. In this workshop, we will create a nature mandala with lavender and other natural objects as we allow our art, nature, and intuition to speak to us about what may need to be washed away for the moment, or for good. Join a group of curious, like-minded people as we explore and experience the power of gentle beauty.

Neil deGrasse Tyson: An Astrophysicist Goes to the Movies Part II

Dec 5, 2024 - Dec 5, 2024 2 Southbridge St. Worcester, MA 01608

Derived from an entirely different set of films, from the “Wizard of Oz” to “Mary Poppins” to “2001: A Space Odyssey” to Harry Potter. An entertaining and enlightening review of all the science that our favorite movies got wrong, combined with some of the stuff they got right. Incorporates the latest films as well as some classics that you may not have known had any science in them at all. Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson is an American astrophysicist, planetary scientist, author and science communicator. Tyson studied at Harvard University, the University of Texas at Austin and Columbia University. In 1994, he joined the Hayden Planetarium as a staff scientist and the Princeton faculty as a visiting research scientist and lecturer. Since 1996, he has been the director of the Hayden Planetarium at the Rose Center for Earth and Space in New York City. The center is part of the American Museum of Natural History, where Tyson founded the Department of Astrophysics in 1997 and has been a research associate in the department since 2003. Tickets are $55, $72 and $102 and limited VIP post show Q&A opportunity for $252. Please contact the box office at 877.571.7469 for more information.