New England 2013 4th of July Fireworks, Parades Activities

Newburyport Spring Fest 2013 -- Newburyport, MA
May 26, 2013 to May 27, 2013
Downtown Newburyport

Thousands attend to enjoy great live music, art, fine crafts, food from Newburyport's best restaurants and Kid's Korner featuring entertainment for children and families and the ever popular Teddy Bear Parade. Live entertainment both days. Children's Entertainment Sunday morning is Lindsay & Her Puppet Pals. One Sunday afternoon, JamStatic performns classic and contemporary rock. Performances on Monday is Way to the River, with progressive rock. Information: www.newburyportchamber.org.

Time : 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Admission : Free.
Phone : 978-462-6680

St. Joseph Polish Festival 2013 -- Webster, MA
June 14, 2013 to June 16, 2013
St. Joseph Basilica School, 53 Whitcomb Street, Webster

Polish and American food, seafood specials, crafts, pastry, games of chance, raffles, rides and games for kids, dice wheel, blackjack, polka music to Eddie Forman Orchestra starting at 5 p.m.

Time : 5-11:30 p.m.
Admission : Free admission
Phone : 508-943-0467

Midsummer Faerie Festival -- Oak Bluffs, Martha’s Vineyard, MA
June 23, 2013 to June 23, 2013
Washington Park, Seaview AvenueOak Bluffs on Martha’s Vineyard

Traditional Celtic music, fire dancers, magician & fire eater, storytelling, folk & fairy tales, Native American flute music. Information: midsummerfaeriefestival.com

Time : 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Assembled: Handmade Arts Market -- Somerville, MA
May 18, 2013 to July 1, 2013
Grand Union Boulevard along the Mystic River, Somerville

This weekly market will showcase handmade arts and crafts on display and for sale. Dozens of local artists will be selling jewelry, clothing and accessories, paintings and photography, pottery, home décor, soaps, and much more. Many markets will also feature demos and workshops. There will be music and popular New England food trucks. Market opens every Saturday, May 18 to September 21, excluding holiday weekends. Information: www.assemblyrow.com/events/.
Market dates and featured artist groups are as follows: May 18 – Boston Etsy; May 25 – Red, White and Art; June 1 – Going Global; June 8 – Arts Etcetera; June 15 – Western Avenue Studios; June 22 – Pixiedust Crafts; July 13 – Pixiedust Crafts; July 20 – White Barn Heirlooms: Recycled; July 27 – Going Global; August 3 – Pixiedust Crafts; August 10 – Wicked Etsy; August 17 – Going Global; August 24 – Haute Arts; August 31 – Going Global; September 7 – Common Good Market; September 21 – Steampunk and Riverfest Reclaimed. Repurposed.

Time : 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Admission : Admission is free.

The Tradition of Tibetan Rugs -- Lexington, MA
May 18, 2013 to June 2, 2013
Lexington Arts and Crafts Society, 130 Waltham Street, Lexington

The Lexington Arts and Crafts Society Weavers Guild is proud to celebrate this magnificent Tibetan art form in the upcoming exhibit, which celebrates the mastery of Tibet’s rug weaving past and the vibrancy of its future. Information: http://www.LACSma.org

Time : Sunday -Friday, noon-4 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m .
Admission : Free
Phone : 781-862-9696

Paradise City Arts Festival Spring 2013 -- Northampton, MA
May 25, 2013 to May 27, 2013
Three County Fairgrounds, Route 9 and Old Ferry Road, Northampton

Artists from 30 states show and sell their newest work. Festival is loved for its live performances by acclaimed musicians, flowering sculpture garden, special exhibits, demonstrations and activities. Information: www.paradisecityarts.com/spring/homesprg.html

Time : Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Monday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Admission : Adults, $12; seniors, $10; students, $8; children under age 12, free.

Alice's Wonderland Exhibit at Ecotarium -- Worcester, MA
May 19, 2013 to June 29, 2013
EcoTarium, 222 Harrington Way, Worcester

Journey down the rabbit hole to explore Alice's Wonderland in this award-winning traveling exhibition, based on Lewis Carroll's classic, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. The exhibit inspires curiosity, encourages exploration, and helps make the unknown more familiar. Exhibit highlights are a fall through the rabbit hole, the Hall of Doors, the Queen and King of Hearts in their garden and unusual croquet grounds; a Mad Tea Party, where science has been substituted for the Hatter's mad nonsense. Exhibit on view through September 1, 2013. Information: www.ecotarium.org

Time : Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. Closed on Mondays
Admission : Adults, $10; students and senior citizens and children ages 3-18, $8
Phone : 508-929-2738

The Sounds of Song and Dance Family Concert -- Hyde Park, MA
June 1, 2013 to June 1, 2013
Hyde Park Branch of the Boston Public Library, 35 Harvard Avenue, Hyde Park

The program is intended for children of all ages and their families and will be interactive, with time for comments, questions, and answers. An instrument "Petting Zoo" and demonstration will follow the performance in the Library's beautiful outdoor Children's Garden. Children will be able to handle and play orchestral instruments as guided by members of Chameleon, and will be encouraged to touch, blow, pluck, bow, and strike. Information: www.chameleonarts.org.

Time : 2 p.m.
Admission : Free
Phone : 617-427-8200

Children's Book Festival: A Fairy Garden Celebration -- Amherst, MA
June 8, 2013 to June 8, 2013

The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art will host a day of fairy-inspired activities along with the opportunity to meet many artists and authors who have been inspired by the world of fantasy and the magic of fairy tales. Children and adults are invited to build fairy houses in the orchard and view original work from a host of artists from the Western Massachusetts Illustrator’s Guild. Fairy, gnome, and other nature-inspired costumes welcome! Information: www.carlemuseum.org.

Time : 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Admission : Activities free with museum admission of $9 for adults, $6 for children under 18, and $22.50 for a family of four.
Phone : 413-658-1100

Comedian Jim Breuer -- Pittsfield, MA
June 6, 2013 to June 6, 2013
The Colonial Theatre111 South Street, Pittsfield
MA 01201

Named one of Comedy Central’s 100 Greatest Stand-Ups of All Time, Jim Breuer is one of the most recognizable comedians in the business, known for his charismatic stage antics, dead-on impressions and family-friendly stand-up. Breuer’s big break came in 1995 when he joined the cast of Saturday Night Live, where he quickly became a fan favorite for his original character “Goat Boy” and his dead-on impressions of actor Joe Pesci. Information: http://bit.ly/Z4FaN1

Time : 8 p.m.
Admission : $35, $25
Phone : 413-997-4444

A Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor -- Lenox, MA
June 29, 2013 to June 29, 2013
Koussevitzky Music Shed at Tanglewood, 297 West Street, Lenox

Information: www.bso.org/Performance/Detail/48902

Time : 5:45 p.m.
Admission : $21 - $71
Phone : 888-266-1200

Wait Wait…Don't Tell Me! Radio Program -- Lenox, MA
August 29, 2013 to August 29, 2013
Koussevitzky Music Shed, at Tanglewood, 297 West Street, Lenox

Hosted by Peter Sagal, award-winning radio quiz show offers a fast-paced, irreverent look at the week's news. Listeners call into the show from around the country to answer quirky quiz questions, presented by Mr. Sagal and a panel of featured humorists.

Time : 8 p.m.
Admission : $21-$120
Phone : 888-266-1200

Wild Edible Walk & Lunch --Lexington, MA
May 21, 2013 to May 21, 2013
At Nourish Restaurant, 1727 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington

Join Russ Cohen, expert forager and author of "Wild Plants I Have Known," and "Eaten," for a morning talk at a location in Lexington to learn about at least 18 of the tastiest wild plant species in our midst. Cohen will present information for each species on identification tips, edible portions, seasons of availability and preparation methods, along with general guidelines for safe and responsible foraging. Information: www.tourlexington.us/RevolutionaryRevelryCalendar.html

Time : 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Admission : $25
Phone : 781-674-2400

Memorial Weekend Local Foods Buffet at Coonamessett Farm -- East Falmouth, MA
May 24, 2013 to May 25, 2013
Coonamessett Farm, 277 Hatchville Road, East Falmouth

Celebrate the holiday weekend with a farm-fresh dinner at Coonamessett Farm. Both Friday and Saturday evenings, from 5 to 8 p.m., the buffet will feature all-vegetarian soups, salads, entrees, and side dishes, while barbecued pulled pork will be available at the grill. The ice cream stand will be open for dessert. Information: http://www.coonamessettfarm.com

Admission : Adults and children age 10 and older, $21.95; children age 4-9 years, $12.95; children age 3 and younger, free
Phone : 508-563-2560

Food Truck Festival -- Lexington, MA
May 31, 2013 to May 31, 2013
Corner of Massachusetts Avenue and Woburn Street Fairgrounds, Lexington

Take a night off from cooking and purchase food from different food truck vendors and local restaurants at this Revolutionary Revelry closing festival. Entertainment and activities featuring the Arl-Lex Five & Dime, a band performing folk, country, gospel and early rock 'n roll. Information: http://bit.ly/11KzYjt

Time : 5 to 9 p.m.
Admission : Entry is free. Food will vary
Phone : 781-862-0500

Cape Cod Food & Wine Festival 2013 -- East Falmouth, MA
June 8, 2013 to June 8, 2013
1220 Nathan Ellis Hwy., Falmouth

The inaugural Cape Cod Food & Wine Festival is designed to allow festival-goers a chance to taste-test a myriad of local food as well as industry leading wine pours from local, regional and international selections. Grand Tasting admission allows guests to experience unlimited wine tasting and food sampling available. Guests will also receive a complimentary wine glass upon entrance. Grand Tasting I: noon-4 p.m.; Grand Tasting II: 5-9 p.m. For guests age 21 and older. nformation: www.capecodfoodwine.com/

Time : Noon to 9 p.m.
Admission : Ticket options begin at $75.

Summer Clambake at the Clark --- Williamstown, MA
June 8, 2013 to June 8, 2013
The Clark, 225 South Street, Williamstown

Tuxedos take a back seat to lobster bibs as the Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute kicks off summer with a clambake. The gala celebrates the opening of the exhibitions Winslow Homer: Making Art, Making History and George Inness: Gifts from Frank and Katherine Martucci. Guests will enjoy cocktails, a raw bar, and other appetizers, followed by a sumptuous buffet dinner of lobster, clams, barbecued chicken, and many side dishes. Live entertainment includes pianist Bob Werbel, performance artists The Silver Swimmers, and the band The Wandering Rocks, who will sing sea shanties. Information and tickets: www.clarkart.edu

Time : 6:30 p.m.
Admission : $125
Phone : 413-458-0524

Nashua River Brewers Festival -- Fitchburg, MA
June 29, 2013 to June 29, 2013
Riverfront Park, 100 Boulder Drive, Fitchburg

Dozens of craft brewers featuring the finest ales and lagers. Live music all day. All proceeds go to charity. Information: www.beersforgood.com

Time : 1-7 p.m.
Admission : $10 in advance and $15 day of the event
Phone : 978-503-1304

Rhododendron Festival at Heritage Museums 2013 -- Sandwich, MA
May 18, 2013 to May 26, 2013
Heritage Museums & Gardens, 67 Grove Street, Sandwich

The Rhododendron Festival is back with 100 varieties of blooming rhododendrons, informative workshops, daily walking tours, a plant sale and more. Learn the tricks of floral photography with professional photographer Michael Dallaire on May 18. Bring your digital camera and your love of flowers to this half-day workshop that includes an indoor lecture, an outdoor photo shoot and tips on editing. Information: www.heritagemuseumsandgardens.org.

Phone : 508-888-3300

Heirloom Plant Sale at Plimoth Plantation -- Plymouth, MA
May 25, 2013 to June 2, 2013
Horticulture Center at Plimoth Plantation, 137 Warren Avenue, Plymouth

The sale is a perennial favorite, featuring 17th-century English and Native herbs, vegetables and flowers, heirloom tomatoes, broccoli raab, lemon grass, annuals and more. Plimoth Plantation’s own herbs, flowers, fruits and vegetables are all locally grown at the Hornblower Horticultural Center. Dates: May 25-27, June 1 and 2. Information: visit www.plimoth.org.

Time : 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Phone : 508-746-1622

Garden Tour -- Concord, MA
May 31, 2013 to June 1, 2013
Concord Museum, 53 Cambridge Tpk., Concord

The famed Concord spokesman for individualism and self-reliance, Ralph Waldo Emerson, once wrote: “When I go into a good garden, I think, if it were mine, I should never go out of it.” This year the Concord Museum is celebrating 24 years of “going into good gardens” on the annual Concord Garden Tour. Information: www.concordmuseum.org/special-events-garden-tour.php

Time : 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Admission : $36
Phone : 978-369-9763

Concord Museum Garden Tour -- Concord, MA
May 31, 2013 to June 1, 2013
Concord Museum, 53 Cambridge Turnpike, Concord

This is an opportunity to enjoy beautiful and historic private gardens in Concord. Each of the seven private gardens reflects the individual interests and passions of the owners and their families and will inspire both new gardeners designing their first perennial bed and accomplished landscapers with acres of garden rooms. Information: www.concordmuseum.org

Time : 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Admission : Tickets are good for either or both days, but each garden may only be visited once. Advance Tickets may be purchased on line at www.concordmuseum.org, at the Concord Museum, or by phone 978-369-9763, ext. 216 (through May 24): $30 Members, $35 Nonmembers; After May 24th or day of: $35 Museum Members, $40 Nonmembers. No refunds; no photography.
Phone : 978-369-9763

Spring Plant & Garden Sale at Town Hill Botanical Gardens -- Bolyston, MA
June 1, 2013 to June 1, 2013
Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston,

Tower Hill's annual Plant Sale will include dozens of specialty commercial nurseries and non-profit plant societies, and Tower Hill's own selections. A great selection of perennials, herbs & everlastings, shrubs & trees native plants, houseplants, annuals, and vegetables will be for sale. Many vendors also bring unusual and beautiful garden ornaments and accessories. Knowledgeable volunteers and staff will be on hand to help shoppers with their selections. Information: www.towerhillbg.org.

Time : 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Admission : $5 per car
Phone : 508-869-6111

WOOphoria: Garden Delight -- Boylston, MA
June 5, 2013 to June 5, 2013
Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston

Enjoy guided tours of the gardens bursting into bloom and the breathtaking views of this bucolic botanic garden. Cash bar; light refreshments; raffles and prizes. RSVP requested by May 31. Meet and mingle with WOO venues, including Worcester Music Academy, The Hanover Theatre, Worcester Chamber Music Society, Opera Worcester, Massachusetts Audubon Broad Meadow Brook Wildlife Sanctuary, EcoTarium, Worcester Center for Crafts & Foodies of New England Magazine.

Time : 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Admission : Free admission with a WOO Card. WOO Cards will be available for purchase for $15.

Garden Tour: Rhapsody in Bloom -- Harvard, MA
June 15, 2013 to June 15, 2013
Six gardens in Harvard

Tour six spectacular designer gardens in Harvard, MA. Live classical and popular music performed in the gardens; catered box lunch at Fruitlands. Held rain or shine. Information: www.indianhillmusic.org

Time : 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Admission : $30 for the tour; $35 day of tour; $15 for lunch.
Phone : 978-486-9524

Orleans Garden Tour 2013 -- Orleans, MA
June 22, 2013 to June 22, 2013
Orleans

This annual garden tour of Orleans will celebrate its 25th year with tours, plein air painters, and music. Special after-tour art receptions will be held for ticket holders at the Addison and Rowley galleries in Orleans from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., where guests can sip wine, enjoy the beautiful art displays and perhaps, meet the artists. Garden Tour ticket holders will also be entitled to discounted meals and merchandise at many local restaurants and shops. Held rain or shine. Information: http://bit.ly/16lHqYO

Time : 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Admission : Advance tickets, $25; day of the tour, $30

Coastal Gardens Tour 2013 -- Rockport, MA
June 28, 2013 to June 29, 2013
Chamber of Commerce booth at Upper Main Street and Barletta Park, Broadway and T Wharf, Rockport

Coastal Gardens tour will feature ten gardens, including water gardens, cottage gardens, local granite as hardscape, crafted gardens overlooking the sea. Ocean garden host a luncheon & sale of original artwork by local artists. Information: www.RockportGardenClub.org

Time : 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Admission : $25
Phone : 978-546-5988

Welcome to Our House Living History Tour -- Concord, MA
May 25, 2013 to May 25, 2013
Orchard House, 399 Lexington Road, Concord

Your visit to Orchard House, home of the Alcott family of writers and thinkers, becomes a trip to the past as you have an interactive tour with an expert, authentically costumed guide portraying an Alcott family member or one of their famous friends. Hear fascinating anecdotes and learn first-hand about their lives and times. Information: http://bit.ly/Ze4pCt

Time : 4:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.
Admission : Adults, $12; seniors and college students, $10; youth age 6-17, $8; children age 2-6, $4
Phone : 978-369-4118

Spring Revolutionary War Encampment -- Fairhaven, MA
May 25, 2013 to May 26, 2013
Fort Phoenix, Fort Street, Fairhaven

The Fairhaven Village Militia presents a two-day historical encampment at Fort Phoenix. Talk to costumed men and women about the fort’s history and life in the 1770s. See military drilling, flintlock musket and cannon firing demonstrations and camp cooking demonstrations. Try tomahawk throwing or children’s games. Also see activities such as spinning, fire starting, demonstrations of 18th-Century dentistry and more. Information: www.fort-phoenix.blogspot.com.

Time : Saturday, 10 a.m. to Sunday, 3 p.m.

Wool Days at Old Sturbridge Village – Sturbridge, MA
May 25, 2013 to May 27, 2013
Old Sturbridge Village, 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge

Wool Days means sheep shearing at Old Sturbridge Village, plus demonstrations of other parts of the seasonal processing of wool, including scouring, carding, dyeing, spinning, and weaving. Try your hand and learn about other fibers available to early New Englanders at the textile exhibit. Wool Days fall on Memorial Day weekend, when the Old Sturbridge Village stagecoach returns for the summer, along with the Quinebaug River Boat Ride. Information: http://bit.ly/14pd4AF

Phone : 800-733-1830

Old Time Baseball Game & Clinic -- Lexington, MA
May 26, 2013 to May 26, 2013
At the Worthen Road field, 80 Worthen Road, Lexington

A quintessential Memorial Day Weekend family experience with entertainment, contests, games and music geared for kids and adults throughout the day. Several mini games will be played with the Game Rules from the late 1880s between the Lexington Police and Fire Departments and Lexington Baseball Volunteers vs. the Essex Baseball Team, concluding with a regulation game at 4 p.m. with the Championship Lexington Blue Sox vs. the Andre Chiefs. Rain Date: Monday, May 27. Information: http://bit.ly/17zqzin

Time : 11:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Admission : Free

Historic New England Open House -- Gloucester, Saugus, Watertown, Newbury, Essex, Cambridge, Salem, Lincoln, Waltham, Stockbridge, Boston, Quincy, MA
June 1, 2013 to June 1, 2013

Thirty-two historic properties are open to the public during Historic New England’s open house. From Maine to Rhode Island, from 1664 to 1938, discover stories about the people who lived in urban mansions, rural estates, and working farms, and explore unique family collections.
In Massachusetts, see Beauport, Sleeper-McCann House, Gloucester; Boardman House, Saugus; Browne House, Watertown; Coffin House, Dole-Little House, Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm, Swett-Ilsley House, Newbury; Cogswell’s Grant, Essex; Cooper-Frost-Austin House, Cambridge; Gedney House, Phillips House, Salem; Gropius House, Lincoln; Merwin House, Stockbridge; Otis House, Boston; Quincy House, Quincy. Information: http://bit.ly/lzE0IG

Time : 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Admission : Free

Cottage Street Studios Spring Open Studios and Sale --Easthampton, MA
June 1, 2013 to June 2, 2013
One Cottage Street, Easthampton

Twenty-four artisans open their studio doors for the annual spring show and sale this year. Fine handmade furniture, glassware, pottery, photography, painting, illustration, quilts, and much more to see and buy. There will be something for everyone and every budget. All-indoor show. Information: www.cottagestreetstudios.com

Time : Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.
Admission : Free
Phone : 413-658-8406

Behind the Veil: Brides and their Dresses -- Lowell, MA
April 6, 2013 to May 26, 2013
American Textile History Museum, 491 Dutton Street, Lowell

This exhibition highlights wedding dresses and the stories of the women who wore them. How have women created alternatives to the iconic white dress, or how have they embraced the fairy tale wedding? Information: www.athm.org/exhibitions/future_exhibitions/index.php

Time : 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Admission : See website for more details.
Phone : 978-441-0400

"Driving Our Dreams " Exhibit at Heritage Museum and Gardens -- Sandwich, MA
April 13, 2013 to June 30, 2013
Heritage Museum and Gardens, 67 Grove Street, Sandwich

The annual exhibit, "Driving Our Dreams: Imagination in Motion," is exhibit celebrates the car concepts and designers who push the boundaries of automobile design and technology. The exhibit will show 15 of the most legendary concept cars of the past 60 years, including the Firebird II and the Terrafugia flying car. A special Family Discovery Room lets families to design concept cars using an assortment of wooden parts, and then test them on a giant ramp. Exhibit open April 13-October 27, 2013. Exhibit open through October 27, 2013. Information: http://bit.ly/VM8niO

Phone : 508-888-3300

Dead Sea Scrolls Exhibit at the Museum of Science -- Boston, MA
May 19, 2013 to July 10, 2013
Museum of Science, 1 Science Park, Boston

These Dead Sea Scrolls include literary writings of the times and the oldest known texts of the Bible, making their discovery perhaps the most significant archaeological find of the last century. Enjoy a this opportunity to see fragments of the priceless scrolls. A separate, time ticket is required to see this exhibit. Exhibit on display through October 14. Reserve tickets through website. Information: www.mos.org/exhibits/dead-sea-scrolls

Admission : Admission to museum and exhibit, Adults, $32; seniors, $29; children, $27
Phone : 617-723-2500

Colene Walters: A Tribute to Patsy Cline -- Newburyport, MA
June 1, 2013 to June 1, 2013
Firehouse Center for the Arts, Market Square, Newburyport

Colene Walters brings the legendary music of country superstar Patsy Cline to life. Walters started her career performing with bands in the Detroit, Michigan area, became a finalist on "Star Search" and in 1990 moved to Nashville. There she caught the ear of Porter Wagoner from the Grand Ole Opry, was hired to replace Dolly Parton as Porter’s new duet partner and in time became a featured soloist at the Grand Ole Opry. Information:

Time : 8 p.m.
Admission : $22.
Phone : 978-462-7336

New England Conservatory Choral and Gospel Music -- Boston, MA
March 7, 2013 to May 29, 2013
New England Conservatory, 290 Huntington Avenue, Boston

Gospel music is also an important part of the choral mix at the New England Conservatory, with a thriving choir available through the conservatory's continuing education program. Information: http://necmusic.edu/choral. Upcoming performances include:
Honneger: King David on March 7
Reflections on Tamara Brooks on April 29
A Collection of Song on April 30
New England Conservator Youth Chorale + Richter on May 29

Scott Ouellette & Darragh O'Neill, Guitar Solos and Duets -- Newburyport, MA
May 22, 2013 to May 22, 2013
Firehouse Center for the Arts, Market Square, Newburyport

Solo guitarist Scott Ouellette performs original music from his CDs "Straight Ahead" and "Sunrise". Also playing this evening is Darragh O'Neill, one of Ireland's leading concert guitarists who has played at Carnegie Hall, London's Wigmore Hall, and Oude Kerk Amsterdam. Information: www.firehouse.org

Time : 8 p.m.
Admission : $18
Phone : 978-462-7336

Megan Hilty from "Smash" with the Boston Pops -- Boston, MA
May 23, 2013 to May 24, 2013
Symphony Hall, 301 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston

Broadway and television star Megan Hilty joins the Pops for an unforgettable evening. After stints on Broadway in "Wicked," "9 to 5: The Musical," and "Gentleman Prefer Blondes," she is now one of TV's newest stars of the hit series, Smash. In addition to Megan Hilty, the Pops will perform some of Hollywood's greatest love songs. Information: http://bit.ly/12rMAQ0

Time : 8 p.m.
Admission : $22-$92

Gospel Night at the Boston Pops -- Boston, MA
May 25, 2013 to May 25, 2013
Symphony Hall, 301 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston

Revel in the rousing sounds of Gospel music. The passion, the delight, the celebration that is at the heart of all Gospel music will entertain and enlighten you throughout the concert. Featured is the Boston Pops Gospel Choir, whose exuberant sound will leave you walking on air as you leave Symphony Hall. Information: http://bit.ly/YfBCY7

Time : $22-$92
Admission : 8 p.m.
Phone : 888-266-1200

The Blind Boys of Alabama at Payomet -- Wellfleet, MA
May 25, 2013 to May 25, 2013
Wellfleet Congregational Church, 200 Main Street, Wellfleet

The Blind Boys of Alabama are recognized worldwide as living legends of gospel music. They have earned praise for their remarkable interpretations of everything from traditional gospel to contemporary spiritual material by Curtis Mayfield, Ben Harper, Eric Clapton, and Tom Waits. Information: http://bit.ly/10P0zR0

Time : 8 p.m.
Admission : $35-$100
Phone : 508-487-5400

Lichtenberg Trio Performs Ravel and Brahms -- Lenox, MA
May 26, 2013 to May 26, 2013
Ventfort Hall Mansion and Gilded Age Museum, 104 Walker Street, Lenox

The Lichtenberg Trio, composed of principal members of the Brookline Symphony Orchestra, will perform two major works by Maurice Ravel and Johannes Brahms. The program will begin with Ravel’s four-movement Trio and conclude with Brahms’s Trio in B Major, Opus 8. A cash bar with wine will be available at intermission. Following the performance, there will be a light reception, where the performers will be on hand to meet the audience. Information: www.gildedage.org

Time : 413-637-3206
Admission : $25 advance reservations and $30 day of event

Sherri James Buxton and Charles Neville in Concert -- Pittsfield, MA
June 1, 2013 to June 1, 2013
The Colonial Theatre. 111 South Street, Pittsfield

Local singer Sherri James Buxton returns to The Colonial Theatre to perform jazz and cabaret, Broadway and pop. Grammy award winner Charles Neville, of the famed Neville Brothers, has appeared at major festivals and clubs throughout the country. His repertoire on the saxophone includes jazz, rhythm & blues, and popular music. Show highlights include a tribute to Whitney Houston and songs that Cole Porter wrote during his Berkshire years. Information: http://bit.ly/WzlUG3

Time : 8pm
Admission : $50, $35
Phone : 413-997-4444

Lexington Symphony’s Concert in the Round -- Lexington, MA
June 8, 2013 to June 8, 2013
Cary Hall, 1605 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington

Meet and mingle with professional musicians and gain a new perspective on the orchestra, which will be situated in the middle of Cary Hall for this informal concert in the round. The program features favorite selections and a performance of Vaughan Williams’s “The Lark Ascending.” Pre-concert Q&A at 6 p.m. with Music Director Jonathan McPhee and orchestra musicians. Information: www.lexingtonsymphony.org

Time : 7 p.m.
Admission : $40; students, $20
Phone : 781-523-9009

A Country Salute to Our Troops with the Boston Pops -- Boston, MA
June 13, 2013 to June 15, 2013
Symphony Hall, 301 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston

The Boston Pops welcomes Nashville’s elite songwriters—Brett James, Hillary Lindsey, and Gordie Sampson. These major Nashville talents debut a new song, expressly written for the Boston Pops along the program theme of honoring the brave men and women of the armed forces. Information: http://bit.ly/TAzRnT

Time : 8 p.m.
Admission : $22 - $92
Phone : 888-266-1200

Audra McDonald in Concert --Pittsfield, MA
June 15, 2013 to June 15, 2013
The Colonial Theatre, 111 South Street, Pittsfield

Broadway legend Audra McDonald returns to the concert stage after winning a fifth Tony Award for her performance in The Gershwins’ "Porgy and Bess" and after four seasons on ABC’s "Private Practice." She will perform an intimate evening of favorite show tunes, classic songs from movies and original pieces written for this extraordinary artist who is at the height of her expressive powers. Information: http://bit.ly/YVExZh

Time : 8 p.m.
Admission : $125, $95, $50
Phone : 413-997-4444

Matt Savage and Friends at the Regattabar -- Cambridge. MA
June 18, 2013 to June 18, 2013
Regattabar Jazz at the Charles Hotel, One Bennett Street, Cambridge

Matt Savage, jazz pianist/composer performs songs from his upcoming album, "A Bigger Celebration" along with a slew of fresh hits and standards. Upbeat and fun and footloose music that's not your parents' jazz by any means. Information: www.regattabarjazz.com/

Time : 7:30 and 10 p.m.
Admission : $16; students, $12 (if purchased two weeks before the show)
Phone : 617-395-7757

Melissa Etheridge -- Lenox, MA
June 21, 2013 to June 21, 2013
Koussevitzky Music Shed at Tanglewood, 297 West Street, Lenox

Grammy- and Oscar-winning American rock singer-songwriter Melissa Etheridge brings her mixture of personal lyrics, pop-based folk-rock, and smoky vocals to the Shed. Information: www.bso.org/Performance/Detail/50135

Time : 7 p.m.
Admission : $23.50 to $69.50
Phone : 888-266-1200

Jerry Garcia Symphonic Celebration -- Lenox, MA
June 22, 2013 to June 22, 2013
Koussevitzky Music Shed at Tanglewood, 297 West Street, Lenox

This ground-breaking orchestral adventure will feature new orchestral arrangements of Jerry Garcia’s storied original compositions as well as classic interpretations of timeless standards that were hallmarks of Garcia’s shows. Vocalist and guitarist Warren Haynes will collaborate with the symphony, lending his soul-soaked, introspective blend of rock, blues, R&B, and jazz to Garcia’s masterworks. Information: www.bso.org/Performance/Detail/50059

Time : 8:30 p.m.
Admission : $23.50 to $79
Phone : 888-266-1200

Joan Baez and Indigo Girls - Lenox, MA
June 23, 2013 to June 23, 2013
Tanglewood, 297 West Street, Lenox

Joan Baez celebrated joyful landmarks in 2009, marking the 50th anniversary of her legendary residency at the famed Club 47 in Cambridge, and her subsequent debut at the 1959 Newport Folk Festival. Indigo Girls deliver a beautifully crafted batch of songs that revel in spirited simplicity. Information: WWW.TANGLEWOOD.ORG

Time : 2:30 p.m.
Admission : $23.50 to $69.50
Phone : 888-266-1200

Ben Taylor at Payomet -- North Truro, MA
June 23, 2013 to June 23, 2013
Payomet Performing Arts Center, 29 Old Dewline Road, North Truro

Ben Taylor come up as one of the hottest young singer/songwriters touring today, and done it his own way, no mean feat for the son of James Taylor and Carly Simon. Gifted, funny, poetic, a master of melody and the understated lyric, Ben sits atop a pile of his own original songs. Information: www.payomet.org/artist/ben-taylor

Time : 7 p.m.
Admission : $25-$35
Phone : 508-487-5400

Preservation Hall Jazz Band at the Clark -- Williamstown, MA
June 28, 2013 to June 28, 2013
The Clark, 225 South Street, Williamstown

Preservation Hall Jazz Band will perform at the Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute. A three-course dinner preceding the concert will be served at 6 pm in the Clark Café. Cost is $27 per person (does not include beverage, tax, or gratuity). Reservations are required; space is limited. Information and tickets: clarkart.edu

Time : 8 p.m.
Admission : $42 in advance; $45 at the door call
Phone : 413-458-0524

Lowell Summer Music Series 2013 --Lowell, MA
June 28, 2013 to August 31, 2013
Boarding House Park, 40 French Street, Lowell

Information: http://bit.ly/bUmRss
Indigo Girls With Full Band. June 26, 7:30 p.m. This folk-rock duo delivers a beautifully crafted batch of songs that revel in spirited simplicity. Cost: $29 in advance / $35 day of concert
Joan Baez. June 28, 7:30 p.m. Joan Baez remains a musical force of nature whose influence is incalculable. Her earliest recordings fed a host of traditional ballads into the rock vernacular. Cost: $47 in advance / $55 day of concert
Richard Thompson. June 29, 7:30 p.m. Richard Thompson emerged as a teen guitarist and songwriter with the groundbreaking Fairport Convention, the band that essentially invented the term "English folk-rock." Cost: $30 in advance / $35 day of concert
Boz Scaggs. July 12, 7:30 p.m. Boz Scaggs's explorations in blues and R&B, rock and jazz have produced lasting work and a career that has brought with it acclaim, a loyal following, and enduring respect. Cost: $58 in advance / $65 day of concert
Michael McDonald. July 13, 7:30 p.m. Michael McDonald is that rare thing in contemporary pop-an artist whose work is both timeless and ever-evolving. Cost: $48 in advance / $60 day of concert
Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell. July 18, 7:30 p.m. The new album Old Yellow Moon is full of fond memories and deep connections, a document of where the evolving Harris and Crowell are now, as musicians and as friends. Cost: $48 in advance / $60 day of concert
Kenny Wayne Shepherd. July 19, 7:30 p.m. Utter the phrase "young blues guitarist" to anyone with even knowledge of the modern musical vanguard and the first name they are most likely to give will be Kenny Wayne Shepherd. Cost: $27 in advance / $35 day of concert
Lowell Folk Festival 2013. July 26-28. Five stages of ethnic music and food, authentic crafts, art and children's activities. Free admission.
Ryan Montbleau Band. August 2, 7:30 p.m. Montbleau's album, For Higher, is a departure. Well-established out of his home base in the Northeast, the singer threw himself into New Orleans. Cost: $25 in advance / $30 day of concert
Buddy Guy. August 3, 7:30 p.m. Buddy Guy is one of the most celebrated blues guitarists of his generation, possessing a sound and style that embodied the traditions of classic Chicago Blues while also embracing the fire and flash of rock & roll. Cost: $44 in advance / $50 day of concert
Tristan Prettyman. August 9, 7:30 p.m. With her first three recordings, The Love EP, twentythree, and Hello, Tristan Prettyman parlayed her smoky alto voice and laid-back surfer-girl charm into an eight-year career studded with highlights. Cost: $26 in advance / $35 day of concert
Great Big Sea. August 23, 7:30 p.m. Great Big Sea is best known for performing energetic folk rock interpretations of traditional Newfoundland folk songs including sea shanties, which draw from the island's 500-year-old Irish, Scottish, and French heritage. Cost: $28 in advance / $35 day of concert
Toots and the Maytals. August 29, 7:30 p.m. Toots and the Maytals, originally called simply The Maytals, are considered legends of ska and reggae music. Their sound is a unique original combination of gospel, ska, soul, reggae, and rock. Cost: $30 in advance / $40 day of concert
Solas. August 31, 7:30 p.m. Solas is the quintessential Irish-American band recording and touring in the U.S. today. Fifteen years ago, Solas burst onto the Irish music scene and instantly became a beacon. Cost: $29 in advance / $35 day of concert

Rosanne Cash -- North Truro, MA
July 1, 2013 to July 1, 2013
Payomet Performing Arts Center, 29 Old Dewline Road, North Truro

This cross over star at the height of her powers, Grammy Award-winner Rosanne Cash (the eldest daughter of the late Johnny Cash and his first wife) has just come off two all star tribute concerts the Woody Guthrie Centennial and the Rolling Stones at Carnegie Hall. Information: www.payomet.org/artist/rosanne-cash

Time : 8 p.m.
Admission : $55-$100
Phone : 508-487-5400

Pink Martini -- Great Barrington, MA
July 2, 2013 to July 2, 2013
Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, 14 Castle Street, Great Barrington

With an eclectic set list featuring songs sung in French, Croatian, Japanese, Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian, the 12-piece mini-orchestra Pink Martini performs its romantic, multilingual repertoire on the world’s most respected concert stages. Information: www.mahaiwe.org

Time : 8 p.m.
Admission : $30 to $95
Phone : 413-528-0100

Jackson Browne with Guest Sara Watkins -- Lenox, MA
July 4, 2013 to July 4, 2013
Koussevitzky Music Shed at Tanglewood, 297 West Street, Lenox

American singer-songwriter Jackson Browne and guest Sara Watkins returns to Tanglewood for the first time in 15 years, with fireworks following the concert. Information: www.bso.org/Performance/Detail/49398

Time : 7 p.m.
Admission : $23.50 - $79.50
Phone : 888-266-1200

All-Tchaikovsky Program and Opening Night Gala -- Lenox, MA
July 5, 2013 to July 5, 2013
Koussevitzky Music Shed at Tanglewood, 297 West Street, Lenox

Boston Symphony Orchestra with conductor Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos and violinist Joshua Bell presents the Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto and Symphony No. 5. Celebrate the beginning of a new season at the Opening Night at Tanglewood Gala. Gala includes a cocktail reception, dinner, concert and post-concert reception. Information: www.bso.org/Performance/Detail/48868

Time : Concert at 8:30 p.m.
Admission : Concert, $20 - $105; see website for gala ticket pricing
Phone : 888-266-1200

Mahler Symphony No. 3 -- Lenox, MA
July 5, 2013 to July 6, 2013
Koussevitzky Music Shed at Tanglewood, 297 West Street, Lenox

Information: www.bso.org/Performance/Detail/48869

Time : $19 - $92
Admission : July 5, 10:30 a.m.; July 6, 10:30 a.m. and 8:30 p.m.
Phone : 888-266-1200

The Holmes Brothers -- North Truro, MA
July 6, 2013 to July 6, 2013
Payomet Performing Arts Center, 29 Old Dewline Road, North Truro

The inseparable Holmes Brothers --- together for over 40 years --- light up the hills of Truro with unparalleled artistry and authenticity. Recording and touring artists of international stature, their latest album, Feed My Soul, is out on Alligator Records. Information: www.payomet.org/artist/holmes-brothers

Time : 8 p.m.
Admission : $20-$45
Phone : 508-487-5400

"The Great Gatsby" with the Orchestra & Chorus of Emmanuel Music -- Lenox, MA
July 11, 2013 to July 11, 2013
Seiji Ozawa Hall at Tanglewood, 297 West Street, Lenox

This concert performance of John Harbison’s opera "The Great Gatsby" honors the composer of his 75th birthday. Information: www.bso.org/Performance/Detail/48922

Time : 7:30 p.m.
Admission : $18 - $53
Phone : 888-266-1200

Mavis Staples -- North Truro, MA
July 11, 2013 to July 11, 2013
Payomet Performing Arts Center, 29 Old Dewline Road, North Truro

Grammy winner Mavis Staples is one of Rolling Stone's 100 Greatest Singers of All Time and VH1's 100 Greatest Women of Rock and Roll. Rolling Stone named the Staple Singers's "I'll Take You There" and "Respect Yourself" among Top 500 Songs of All Time. Information: www.payomet.org/artist/mavis-staples

Time : 8 p.m.
Admission : $55-$100
Phone : 508-487-5400

"West Side Story" with the Boston Symphony Orchestra -- Lenox, MA
July 13, 2013 to July 13, 2013
Koussevitzky Music Shed, at Tanglewood, 297 West Street, Lenox

The Boston Symphony Orchestra performs Leonard Bernstein’s iconic score live, while the remastered film is shown on large screens in high definition with the original vocals and dialogue. Information: www.bso.org/Performance/Detail/48871

Time : 8:30 p.m.
Admission : $20 - $105
Phone : 888-266-1200

Last Summer On Earth Tour with Barenaked Ladies, Ben Folds Five, and Guster - Lenox, MA
July 23, 2013 to July 23, 2013
Tanglewood, 297 West Street, Lenox

Over the course of the past 23 years, Barenaked Ladies have amassed an international fan base whose members number in the millions. Their plethora of career highlights includes eight Juno Awards and multiple Grammy nominations, more than 14 million albums sold worldwide and a series of hit singles.
Ben Folds Five is touring in support of The Sound of The Life Of The Mind, the group’s first album of new music in 13 years. The groundbreaking pop trio of pianist Ben Folds, bassist Robert Sledge and drummer Darren Jessee launched in Chapel Hill, North Carolina in ’94, is a slice of pure pop perfection. Information: WWW.TANGLEWOOD.ORG

Time : 7 p.m.
Admission : $27.50 to $79.50
Phone : 888-266-1200

Verdi Requiem with the Tanglewood Festival Chorus -- Lenox, MA
July 27, 2013 to July 27, 2013
Koussevitzky Music Shed, at Tanglewood, 297 West Street, Lenox

Andris Nelsons will lead the Tanglewood Festival Chorus and an acclaimed cast of soloists in the Verdi Requiem. Information: www.bso.org/Performance/Detail/48891

Time : July 26, 8:30 p.m.; July 27, 10:30 a.m. and 8:30 p.m.; July 28, 2:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m.
Admission : $19 - $92

The Steve Miller Band -- Lenox, MA
July 29, 2013 to July 29, 2013
Koussevitzky Music Shed, at Tanglewood, 297 West Street, Lenox

One of rock music's all-time greats, The Steve Miller Band has sold more than 30 million records in a career spanning more than 40 years. Known for classics like "The Joker," "Take the Money and Run," and "Fly Like an Eagle," Steve Miller is an artist still at the peak of his powers, and in demand at venues around the world. Information: www.bso.org/Performance/Detail/50327

Time : 7 p.m.
Admission : 25.50 - $79.50
Phone : 888-266-1200

Grace Potter and the Nocturnals and Josh Ritter --- Lenox, MA
August 19, 2013 to August 19, 2013
Tanglewood, 297 West Street, Lenox

Grace Potter, who has been called, “…one of the rock world’s reigning elite female vocalists, " and her band have cultivated a growing following with a steady stream of releases (four studio albums to date), incessant touring, and late night TV appearances. Singer-songwriter Josh Ritter has just released his new album The Beast In Its Tracks. Of the record, Ritter says, “Far from the grand, sweeping feel of the songs on So Runs the World Away, these new songs felt like rocks in the shoe, hard little nuggets of whatever they were, be it spite, remorse, or happiness.” Information: WWW.TANGLEWOOD.ORG

Time : 7 p.m.
Admission : $23.50 to $52.50
Phone : 888-266-1200

Spring Tour of Lowell Cemetery -- Lowell, MA
May 17, 2013 to June 1, 2013
77 Knapp Avenue, Lowell

Join an interesting walk through this beautiful garden-style cemetery, focusing on both art and history. Explore early mourning customs, learn the significance of Victorian monument symbols and listen to engaging anecdotes about the people buried here. This event is at the Lawrence Street Gate. Information: www.lowellcemetery.com/events_tours.aspx

Time : Friday, 1p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.
Admission : Free
Phone : 978-454-5191

Native American Annual Memorial Powwow -- Spencer, MA
May 25, 2013 to May 26, 2013
4H Camp Marshall, 92 McCormick Rd., Spencer

Gourd dance session, food venders, and more. Overnight camping available

Service of Commemoration -- Cambridge, MA
May 26, 2013 to May 26, 2013
580 Mount Auburn Street, Cambridge, MA

Words and music will help us to remember those who have gone before us during this Memorial Day Service on Bigelow Chapel Lawn. In the event of inclement weather, the Service will be held in Bigelow Chapel. Information: http://www.mountauburn.org/

Time : 1:30-3 p.m.
Phone : 617-547-7105

Fisherman's Memorial Service -- New Bedford, MA
May 27, 2013 to May 27, 2013
Starting at the Seamen's Bethel, 15 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford

Annual walk from Seamen's Bethel on Johnny cake Hill down Union St. to Pier 3 on the New Bedford Waterfront for a service honoring all of the many fishermen who have lost their live going to sea. Information: http://portsociety.org/

Time : 10 a.m.

Father’s Day Vintage Base Ball Triple-Header -- Newbury, MA
June 16, 2013 to June 16, 2013
Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm, 5 Little’s Lane, Newbury

Come meet all of the players of the Essex Base Ball Association, the Newburyport Clamdiggers, Portsmouth Rockinghams, Lynn Live Oaks, and Lowell Base Ball Nine, and learn about baseball using 1860s rules. Practice with the team, and maybe even get recruited to join. At these fun, historically accurate games, players pitch underhand, a ball bounced once and caught is an out, and no gloves are allowed. Weather permitting, please call. Information: http://bit.ly/11TlBcw

Time : 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Admission : $5. Grass field seating; bring blankets and lawn chairs, no reserved seating.
Phone : 978-462-2634

Nantucket Memorial Day Parade -- Nantucket, MA
May 26, 2013 to May 26, 2013
Nantucket

Join the Highland Light Scottish Pipe Band as it leads the celebration and recognition of those who have fought for our country, past and present. The parade starts at the American Legion Hall on Washington Street, winds to Steamboat Wharf, and then past the Civil War Monument on Main Street out to Prospect Hill Cemetery.

Time : 1 p.m.

Memorial Day Ceremonies and Parade -- Lexington, MA
May 27, 2013 to May 27, 2013
Lexington Fire Station, Westview Cemetery, parade at Massachusetts Avenue and Woburn Street, Lexington

Take a moment to join the Town in honoring our fallen heroes. There will be a brief ceremony at the Fire Memorial on Bedford Street and at Westview Cemetery. This will be followed by a Memorial Day Parade culminating with a ceremony on the Battle Green. Ceremonies at the Fire Station on Bedford Street, 8:45 a.m. and at at Westview Cemetery, 520 Bedford Street at 9:15 a.m.
Parade is at 10 a.m. starting at corner of Massachusetts Avenue and Woburn Street heading east to Munroe Cemetery for a ceremony, and then along Massachusetts Avenue with a ceremony on the Battle Green.

Time : 8:45 a.m. and 10 a.m.
Admission : Free
Phone : 781-862-0500, extension 708

Pirate and Mermaid Parade -- Nantucket, MA
June 1, 2013 to June 1, 2013
41 Straight Wharf, Nantucket, MA

Gather all buccaneers and sail over to The Toy Boat at the far end of ye olde Straight Wharf on June 1. At 9 a.m.,sea dogs and rapscallions will parade up and down the wharf then gather back at the ship's wheel outside Toy Boat for some grog, some swag, and a lot of fun. The Pirate and Mermaid Parade is for pirates and mermaids of all ages. Dress in your finest eye patches, boots, breeches, and buckles...strap on yer scabbards and yer hooks.

Time : 9 a.m.
Phone : 508- 228-4552

A Night in Hidden Hollow-- Sandwich, MA
June 14, 2013 to June 14, 2013
Heritage Museums & Gardens, 67 Grove Street, Sandwich

Take part in a beer tasting, compliments of Cape Cod Beer, indulge in scrumptious food and enjoy live music from the Adam Hofmann Revival Band. Leave the kids at home and come out for this adult-only grown up play date! Information: http://bit.ly/13OlcgQ

Time : 7-9 p.m.
Admission : $30 per person
Phone : 508-888-3300 ext. 111

"The Hypocrites's Pirates of Penzance" -- Cambridge, MA
May 10, 2013 to June 2, 2013
American Repertory Theater, Loeb Drama Center, 64 Brattle Street, Cambridge

Irreverent and hilarious, the eighty-minute excursion features bathing beauties, philosophizing pirates, and remarkably short shorts. Audiences of all ages will be invited to sing along with the banjo picking Mabel and the instrument-laden cast. Information: www.americanrepertorytheater.org.

Time : Consult theater website for details
Admission : $25 and over
Phone : 617-547-8300

"Rapture, Blister, Burn" -- Boston, MA
May 24, 2013 to June 22, 2013
Huntington Theater Company, Calderwood Pavilion, 527 Tremont Street, Boston

A biting new comedy. After grad school, Catherine pursued a career as a rock star feminist academic, while Gwen built a home with her husband and children. Decades later, each friend covets the other's life. With searing insight and trademark wit, this new comedy takes a deep look at family, career, romance, and the decisions that define a life. Information:www.huntingtontheatre.org.

Time : Various show ; consult event website
Phone : 617-266-0800

Paul Taylor Dance Company -- Great Barrington, MA
May 24, 2013 to May 26, 2013
Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, 14 Castle Street, Great Barrington

The renowned modern dance company will perform the New England premiere of Mr. Taylor’s Perpetual Dawn, which depicts young people experiencing the awakening of love, perhaps for the very first time. Other dances to be performed include Cascade, Kith and Kin, Lost Found Lost, and Offenbach Overtures. Information: www.mahaiwe.org

Time : May 24 and 25 at 8 p.m. and May 26 at 3 and 7 p.m.
Admission : $10 to $75
Phone : 413-528-0100

"Six Degrees of Separation" -- Nantucket, MA
May 30, 2013 to June 22, 2013
Bennett Hall, 62 Centre Street, Nantucket

A comedic, fast-paced, and affecting piece. Inspired by a true story, the play follows a young black man, Paul, who insinuates himself into the lives of a wealthy New York couple by claiming he knows their son at college, and has just been robbed and mugged. Captivated by Paul's intelligence and charming conversation, they invite him into their home, but soon discover that their trust may be misplaced. Information: www.theatreworkshop.com

Time : Consult events website
Admission : Consult events website

To Buenos Aires with Love: Tangos and More -- Boston, MA
June 5, 2013 to June 5, 2013
First Church in Boston, 66 Marlborough Street, Boston

Acclaimed tango dancers Armando Orzuza and Nuria Martinez will join the Chamber Orchestra of Boston. Armando and Nuria have appeared in tango festivals and theaters throughout Europe, Japan, South America and the United States, as well as in film and television. Armando also appeared as principal dancer in the movie “Assassination Tango” directed by Robert Duvall. Information: www.chamberorchestraofboston.org

Time : 7:30 p.m.
Admission : $20-$45; students, $10
Phone : 617-266-1626

“Chicago” - Waltham, MA
June 13, 2013 to June 23, 2013
Reagle Music Theatre, 617 Lexington Street, Waltham

The winner of six Tony Awards including Best Revival, "Chicago" is a smart, sassy, sharp-edge satire in which merry murderesses Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly vie for headlines and the services of the slickest defense attorney in Chicago, Billy Flynn, during the madcap Roaring Twenties. Information: www.reaglemusictheatre.org.

Time : Show times vary; consult theater website
Admission : Adults, $57 (premium), $49, $42 and $35; seniors age 60 or older receive $3 off adult prices; youths age 5-18, $25
Phone : 781-891-5600

“Chicago” -- Waltham, MA
June 13, 2013 to June 23, 2013
Reagle Music Theatre, 617 Lexington Street, Waltham

“Chicago” gets Reagle’s summer season off to a bang with all-new staging and exciting choreography in the style of Bob Fosse. The winner of six Tony Awards, it is a smart, sassy, sharp-edge satire in which “merry murderesses” Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly vie for headlines and the services of the slickest defense attorney in Chicago, Billy Flynn, during the madcap Roaring Twenties. Information and tickets: www.reaglemusictheatre.org

Time : Consult event website
Admission : Adults, $57, $49, $42 and $35; seniors 60 or older, $3 off adult prices; youth age 5-18, $25
Phone : 781-891-5600

"The Lion in Winter" -- Stockbridge, MA
June 25, 2013 to July 13, 2013
The Fitzpatrick Main Stage, 6 East Street, Stockbridge

An epic and humorous tale of political strategy and family dynamics, "The Lion In Winter," set during Christmas 1183, tells the story of King Henry II, Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine, and their sons, Richard, Geoffrey and John as they play a deadly game of real life chess; winner takes the throne. Who will come out on top as the ruler of England and the ruler of the family? Previews June 25-June 28; opens June 29; closes July 13. Information: http://bit.ly/ZrCwpK

Time : See event website for show times
Admission : $38-$58
Phone : 413-298-5576

"Fiddler on the Roof" -- Waltham, MA
July 11, 2013 to July 21, 2013
Reagle Music Theatre, 617 Lexington Street, Waltham

The winner of nine Tony Awards, this show's universal theme of tradition will leave audiences crying tears of joy, laughter, and sadness featuring Jerome Robbins' original choreography. Information and tickets: www.reaglemusictheatre.org

Time : Consult event website
Admission : Adults, $57, $49, $42 and $35; seniors 60 or older, $3 off adult prices; youth age 5-18, $25
Phone : 781-891-5600

Mark Morris Dance Group and Tanglewood Music Center Opera -- Lenox, MA
July 31, 2013 to August 1, 2013
Seiji Ozawa Hall at Tanglewood, 297 West Street, Lenox

Tanglewood Music Center Opera fellows perform Britten's Curlew River under Mark Morris's direction, and collaborate with the Mark Morris Dance Group in Purcell's Dido and Aeneas. Information: www.bso.org/Performance/Detail/48904

Time : 7:30 p.m. both dates
Admission : $20 - $99
Phone : 888-266-1200

Masters of Flight: Birds of Prey at Stone Zoo -- Stoneham, MA
May 4, 2013 to June 18, 2013
Stone Zoo,149 Pond Street, Stoneham
MA 02180

"Masters of Flight: Birds of Prey" features bird species from around the world, including a bald eagle, a red-legged seriema, a king vulture, a Eurasian eagle owl and a black vulture, in this engaging, memorable and educational experience. There are three daily show times. Exhibit continues through Labor Day. Information: www.stonezoo.org.

Time : 11 a.m.; 1 and 3 p.m.
Admission : Adults, $14; senior over age 61, $12; children age 2-12, $10
Phone : 781-438-5100

Amazing Butterflies -- Springfield, MA
May 25, 2013 to July 31, 2013
Springfield Science Museum. Edwards Street, Springfield

Created in consultation with The Natural History Museum in London, Amazing Butterflies offers an interactive maze experience for kids and families to navigate, as they learn about the daily activities and challenges in the life of the butterfly. This exhibit will run until September 2, 2013. Information: www.springfieldmuseums.org.

Cultural Survival Bazaar --Amherst, MA
June 1, 2013 to June 2, 2013
Amherst Common, Boltwood Avenue, Amherst

A festival of arts and cultures from around the world; guest artisans, handmade products, and fair trade. Shop for unique art, jewelry, clothing, crafts, decor, tribal rugs, & much more.

Time : 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Admission : Free

Chesterwood Vintage Motorcar Festival 2013 -- Stockbridge, MA
May 26, 2013 to May 26, 2013
Chesterwood, 4 Williamsville Road, Stockbridge

Show feastured stunning collector vehicles, kid-friendly events, live music and local food, all on the scenic grounds of Chesterwood. This event is considered by many to be the unofficial start of the summer season in the Berkshires. In addition to the car show, visitors will enjoy touring the residence and exploring the gardens and woodland walks. Tickets can be purchased online or at Chesterwood on the day of the event. Information: http://chesterwood.org/carshow

Time : 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Admission : $15; free to children under 18 years of age.
Phone : 413-298-3579

Frontier Regional Classic Car Show --South Deerfield, MA
June 1, 2013 to June 1, 2013
113 North Main Street, South Deerfield

Display of classic cars before 1979, music, and food. Located near Yankee Candle Village in South Deerfield. Information:

Time : 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Admission : $10/vehicle; spectators admitted for free
Phone : 413-320-2067

Antique Car Day --Brookline, MA
June 2, 2013 to June 2, 2013
Larz Anderson Auto Museum,15 Newton Street, Brookline

Antique Day is a new edition to the Lawn Event Schedule at Larz Anderson Auto Museum. The Antique Automobile Club of America sponsors the show. This show is not just for cars but for trucks, racecars, hot rods & motorcycles over 25 years old. Information: www.larzanderson.org

Time : 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Admission : Car registration is $10 in advance and $15 day of the event. Spectator admission is adults, $10; military, seniors, students and children age 6-12, $5
Phone : 617-522-6547

Nantucket Art Alfresco Sidewalk Art Show -- Nantucket, MA
May 25, 2013 to May 25, 2013
Garden of the Nantucket Atheneum, India Street, Nantucket

Twenty-one artists will be available to discuss art and sell their works. The outdoor art show is free & open to the public. Stop in at their gallery at 19 Washington Street to see the "Hidden Nantucket" exhibit from May 17-27, and join an Artists Open Reception on May 31 at 6 p.m. Information: www.nantucketarts.org

Time : 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Tony Feher Sculpture Exhibit -- Lincoln, MA
May 26, 2013 to June 30, 2013
deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum, 51 Sandy Pond Road, Lincoln

DeCordova presents an exhibition of the American sculptor Tony Feher. This exhibition seeks to reveal the richness, complexity, and impact of his investigations through a careful selection of key works developed and refined over the years. Exhibit open through September 15. Information: www.decordova.org/art/exhibition/tony-feher

Time : See website for more details.
Admission : See website for more details.
Phone : 781-259-8355

Art in the Barn Weekend at the Cox Reservation -- Essex, MA
June 14, 2013 to June 16, 2013
82 Eastern A, Essex

Art in the Barn, an art show benefitting Essex County Greenbelt, will be held June 14-16 at the Allyn Cox Reservation in Essex. Enjoy this weekend long exhibition and sale. Proceeds benefit Greenbelt’s land conservation efforts. Information: http://bit.ly/14fyW3G

Admission : $5 one-time parking fee.

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