Globe South listings
Comprehensive listings for galleries, plays, music, and other happenings in the area.
CONCERTS
Abington: Summer concert series, Catherine and Joseph Nisby Bandstand. Wednesdays 7 p.m. July 11, Abington Community Band and Sundays at 6 p.m. July 29, Jumpin' Juba. Aug. 5, The Resonators. Aug. 12, South Shore Bay Band. Aug. 19, "End of Summer," teen rock concert and afternoon fund-raiser for the Jeff Coombs Foundation. Aug. 26, Dale & The Duds. Free. Braintree: Sunset Concert Series, Sunset Lake Beachfront. 6-8 p.m. July 10, Ronnie Lewis and The Expedition. July 17, The Corvairs. July 24, True West. July 31, Heritage House Blues Band. Aug. 7, The Remnants. Aug. 14, The O'Reilly's. Free. 781-794-8903.
Bridgewater: Barefoot Concert series, Center for Stress Management, 4 Central Square. July 21, 7:30 p.m., Ken Bonfield. $12. 508-697-3273, mahayogacenter.com.
Cohasset: South Shore Music Circus, 130 Sohier St. Tickets on sale for the 2007 Eastern Bank Summer Concert Series. All shows at 8 p.m. except where noted. July 7, Aretha Franklin, $54.75-$68.75. July 8, 7:30 p.m., the Robert Cray Band with James Hunter, $37.25-$51.25. July 14, Trisha Yearwood, $42.25. July 19, Liza Minnelli, $64.75-$78.75. July 20, ABBA the Tour, $33.25-$47.25. July 21, comedian Jim Gaffigan, $42.25-$56.25. July 27, comedian George Carlin (adult content), $43.50-$57.50. July 28, 7 p.m., Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra with Keith Lockhart, conductor, $76.75-$90.75. July 29, 4 and 7 p.m., comedian Bill Cosby, $41.25-$55.25. Aug. 10, Beach Boys, $43.75-$57.75. Aug. 17, Saw Doctors, $34.75. Aug. 23, Gretchen Wilson, $54.75-$68.75. Aug. 25, Leann Rimes, $44.25-$58.25. Sept. 2, 7:30 p.m., comedian Lewis Black, $46-$60. Children's shows: Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. July 12, Russian American Kids Circus, $13.50. Kaleidoscope Children's Theatre Productions (all shows $7.75): July 19, Snow White. July 26, The Frog Prince. Aug. 2, The Three Pigs. Aug. 9, Cinderella. Aug. 16, Cinderella, Too! Aug. 23, Goldilocks and the Three Bears. 781-383-9850, themusiccircus.org.
Canton: Summer concert series, Canton High School. Wednesdays 7-9 p.m. July 11, Canton Community Band. July 18, Ann Marie Collins. July 25, The Leafmen. Aug. 1, Montana Cy. Free. 781-821-5030.
Duxbury: Evenings Under the Stars, South Shore Conservatory, Performing Arts Center, Alden Street. July 13, 7 p.m., "Carmen," by Georges Bizet, performed by singers of Opera by the Bay, with Beth MacLeod in the title role. July 20, 7 p.m., EUS Festival Orchestra, Nicholas Palmer conductor, performing Glinka's Ruslan and Ludmilla Overture, Dvorak's Symphony No. 8 in G Major and Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2, featuring soloist Anita Chen. Tickets $14-$22. 781-749-7565 ext. 14, southshoreconservatory.org.
Duxbury: Duxbury Music Festival, sponsored by the South Shore Conservatory at various locations. July 22, 6 p.m., SSC faculty chamber concert at Duxbury Performing Arts Center. $20-$25. July 25, 7 p.m., chamber concert of works by Mozart, Poulenc, Debussy, and Schubert at First Parish Church. $20-$25. July 26, 7 p.m. reception and chamber concert of works by Beethoven and Barber at a private home, $100. July 28, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. concert of works by American composers on the Town Green. Free. Aug. 3, 7:30 p.m. Winner's Concert and performance of Saint-Saens Carnival of Animals. $20-$25. 781-934-2731, duxburymusicfestival.org.
Hanover: Summer concert series, Hanover Bandstand, Route 139, Hanover Center. Sundays 7-8:30 p.m. July 8, Rusty Skipper Band. July 15, Sharon Community Band. July 22, Nowheremen. July 29, Dale and the Duds. Aug. 5, Crossroads Blues Project. Aug. 12, O'Reillys. Aug. 19, South Shore Bay Band. Aug. 26, Olde Kids on the Block. Labor Day, Sept. 3, 6-7:30 p.m., the Satuit Band. Free. 781-826-7528, hanover-ma.gov.
Hingham: Children's shows, South Shore Conservatory, Jane Carr Amphitheater, 1 Conservatory Drive. July 8, 10 a.m. Bill Harley in concert. July 15, 10 a.m. "Build A Band," participatory musical program for children of all ages. Tickets $15 adults, $5 children. 781-749-7565, ext. 14, southshoreconservatory.org.
Hingham: Evenings Under the Stars, South Shore Conservatory, Jane Carr Amphitheater, 1 Conservatory Drive. July 7, 7 p.m., Black Sea Salsa Band. July 14, 7 p.m., "Carmen," by Georges Bizet, performed by singers of Opera by the Bay, with Beth MacLeod in the title role. July 21, 7 p.m., EUS Festival Orchestra, Nicholas Palmer conductor, performing Glinka's Ruslan and "Ludmilla Overture," Dvorak's Symphony No. 8 in G Major and Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2, featuring soloist Anita Chen. Tickets $14-$22. 781-749-7565 ext. 14, southshoreconservatory.org.
Mansfield: Tweeter Center, 885 South Main St. July 12, Tool. July 13, Nickelback with Staind and Daughtry. July 21, Opie & Anthony's Traveling Virus: The 2007 Comedy Event. July 22, Goo Goo Dolls with Lifehouse and Colbie Caillat. July 26, Rock the Bells with Wu-Tang Clan, Nas, Cypress Hill, Talib Kweli, Pharoahe Monch, Immortal Technique, and Jedi Mind Tricks. July 27, Family Values Tour 2007 featuring Korn, Evanescence, Atreyu and Flyleaf, Hellyeah, Trivium, Droid, and others. July 29, 311 with Matisyahu and English Beat. Aug. 1-2, Dave Matthews Band with Xavier Rudd. Aug. 9, Vans Warped Tour 2007 The Lucky 13th. Aug. 10, O.A.R. (Of a Revolution) with Augustana. Aug. 11, Def Leppard with Styxx and Foreigner. Aug. 18, Download Festival 2007 with Modest Mouse, Wolf Parade, Band of Horses, Neko Case, and others. Aug. 24, Ozzfest 2007 with Ozzy Osbourne, Lamb of God, Static-X, Lordi, Hatebreed, Behemoth, Nick Oliveri, the Mondo Generator, and others. Aug. 25, Rascal Flatts. 617-931-2000, tweetercenter.com.
Marion: Summer concert, Silvershell Beach, July 13, 8 p.m. The Marion Police Brotherhood concert, featuring the Alabama Blues Brothers. Proceeds benefit community programs supported by the brotherhood. Free.
Middleborough: Soule Homestead concerts. At 6 p.m. July 14, Chief Noda and Paul Lee. July 21, Bartholomew, Cappers and Waynen with Shelly Otis. July 28, Chris Thompson and Kathryn Lively with Frank Albani. Aug. 4, Crossfire with Maria Ventura. Aug. 11, Rick Fetters with Matt and Sarah Borello. Aug. 18, emerging artists. $4-$6. 508-947-6744, soulehomestead.org.
Norton: Concerts in the Norton Public Library, 68 East Main St. At 7 p.m. July 10, Java Jive. July 17, Celtic Clan. July 24, Pan Loco Steel Band. July 31, Davis Bates & Roger Ticknell, Rhythms of the World. Aug. 7, Fascinatin' Rhythms with Cornell Coley. Free. 508-285-0265.
Norwood: Sunday evening concert series, Walter J. Dempsey Bandstand, Norwood Common, Sundays at 7-9 p.m. July 8, Sharon Community Concert Band. July 15, Mass College All-Star Jazz Ensemble. July 22, Westwood Swing Band. July 29, Pops Night featuring The Milestone Big Band. Aug. 5, The Olde Kids on the Block. Aug. 12, Oberlaendler Hofbrau Band. Aug. 19, Air National Guard Band of the Northeast. Aug. 26, Tom Nutile Big Band. Sept. 2, The Suburbanaires Big Band. Bring seating. Free. 781-762-1240.
Plymouth: Concerts on the Lawn, Plymouth Public Library, 132 South St. Thursday concerts at 1 p.m. (in case of rain, held in the Otto Fehlow meeting room). July 12, Avenue X, doo-wop quintet. July 26, Adam Miller, folk. Aug. 2, Amanda Carr, in a tribute to Peggy Lee and others. Aug. 16, DJ Gib Gailius spins hits from the '50s. Free. 508-830-4250, plymouthpubliclibrary.org.
Plymouth: Bluesfest 2007, Pilgrim Memorial Hall, 83 Court St. July 14, 7:30 p.m., James Montgomery Band, Diane Blue, Professor Harp, Grace Kelly, Chris Fitz Band and Luther Guitar Jr. Johnson. Tickets $25-$50.
Plymouth: Summer concert series, waterfront, near Plymouth Rock. Thursdays (and July 4) at 7 p.m. Local 281 and L. Knife & Son Inc. 2007 concert series, cosponsored by Musicians Performance Trust Funds, Town of Plymouth Cultural Council, and Plymouth Promotions Fund. June 28, and July 12, Don Besegai's Big Band. July 4, Parade and Legion Bud Band. July 5 and 26, Legion Bud Band. July 19, Johnny Souza Quintet. Free.
Plymouth: Concert series, Pilgrim Memorial Park, Water Street. Project Arts of Plymouth presents outdoor concerts at 6:30 p.m. July 11, "Nashville Chix Who Rock Night," with Grace Morrison, Jen Foster and 2 Chix & A Drum. July 18, Tiffany Park, Botelho Brothers and Patty Larkin. July 25, Ellis Paul and John Hammond. Aug. 1, Tex, Mad Dog & the Cat and Jonathan Edwards. Aug. 8, Strange Medicine (formerly Darwin's Children), and The Pousette-Dart Band. Aug. 15, 3rd Left and Entrain. Aug. 22, "Kids Night Out," featuring the Hat Trick Theatre presentation of "Charlotte's Web," followed by Back Eddy Bluegrass Band. Aug. 29, Soul City and the James Montgomery Band. Free. 508-747-7727, projectarts.com.
Quincy: Concert series, Thomas Crane Public Library, 40 Washington St. At 3 p.m. July 15, Jumpin' Juba. July 22, New England Percussion Ensemble. July 29, The Remnants. held in the library atrium in the event of rain. Free. thomascranelibrary.org, 617-376-1301.
Scituate: Outdoor concerts, Cole Parkway, Morrill Bandstand. Fridays, 7:30-9 p.m. through August. The Satuit Band performs their 75th season of free concerts. Open rehearsals held Wednesdays 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Harbor Methodist Church, 55 First Parish Road, Scituate. All musicians are welcome. In case of rain, concerts held in St. Mary's parish hall, 1 Kent St. 781-545-8738. Free.
Stoughton: Lions Club concerts, Faxon Veterans Memorial Park, Route 27. 5-7 p.m. July 15, Slo-Burn. July 22, Covairs, July 29, Kadima Band. Aug. 19, Schofield Entertainment. Aug. 26, Chairman Lester Davis. Free. 781-341-9626.
Westwood: Summer concerts, Senior Center, 60 Nahatan St., on the green. Mondays 6:30-8:30 p.m., July 9, Westwood Community Swing Band 16-piece band and female vocalist. July 16, Mass College All Star Jazz Ensemble, 17-piece jazz band. July 23, Four Guys in Tuxes, all-request band for dancing. July 30, Children's concert with "Mike the Music Man." Refreshment sales benefit local charities. Sponsored by The Westwood Young Women's Club and Westwood Recreation Department. If rain, concerts held in Islington Community Center, 288 Washington St. Free. 781-461-0070.
NIGHTLIFE
Bridgewater: Castaways Bar and Grille, 425 Bedford St. Thursdays 9-11 p.m., karaoke. Fridays, live bands, and DJ Big Daddy Rob plays between sets. Cover varies. 508-697-4800.
Canton: Irish Cultural Centre, 200 New Boston Drive. Weekly music sessions include Friday night traditional music sessions with fiddler Aidan Maher and a Saturday music session led by singer-songwriter Sean Kane, 8-11 p.m. Both sessions in the pub on the ground floor. Free. 781-821-8291, irishculture.org.
Cedarville: The British Beer Company, 2294 State Road. Live music Thursday-Saturday. No cover. 508-888-9756, britishbeer.com.
Halifax: All Seasons Cafe, 327 Plymouth St. (Route 106). Live music Friday and Saturday at 9 p.m. July 9, Mill City Rockers. Cover varies. 781-293-4135.
Hanson: Damien's, 279 Spring St. Live bands Thursdays, 8:30 p.m.; Fridays-Saturdays, 9 p.m. No cover. 781-447-6556.
Hull: Sea Note, 159 Nantasket Ave. Live bands Friday and Saturday at 9:15 p.m. July 13, Swinging Steaks. July 14, Bellevue Cadillac. July 20, Young Neal and the Vipers. July 21, Roger Ceresi All Starz. July 27, Li'l Anne and Hot Cayanne. July 27, Sugar Ray and the Bluetones. Cover varies. 781-925-4300, seanote.com.
Marshfield: Jamie's Grille & Pub, 804 Plain St. Live music Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. No cover. 781-834-7877, Jamiesgrille.com.
Marshfield: Venus II, Brant Rock, 277 Ocean St. Live music Friday and Saturday. No cover. 781-837-6368.
Norwell: Mount Blue Restaurant, Route 123. Live music Thursday-Saturday, 9 p.m.-midnight. No cover. 781-659-0050, mountblue.com.
Plymouth: The Vine, European Style Wine Bar, 18 Main St. Extension, under Cafe Strega. Sundays, 6-10 p.m., live bands. Tuesday-Sunday, 4 p.m., Wednesdays, wine tastings 6-8 p.m., $15, includes appetizers. Music Friday-Saturday, 8 p.m.-midnight. 508-830-1942, 508-830-1942, thevineplymouth.com.
Plymouth: Run O' the Mill, 6 Spring Lane. Traditional Irish seisiuns Saturdays, 5:30-9 p.m., featuring chanteys, rebel songs, jigs, hornpipes, and sing-alongs. No cover. 508-830-1262.
Quincy: Dante's, Firefly's BBQ, 516 Adams St. Live rock and blues bands Friday and Saturday at 9 p.m. Cover varies. 617-471-0011.
Quincy: Beachcomber, 797 Wollaston Beach Boulevard. Sundays, 2 p.m.-1 a.m., Erin's Melody, Inchicore, 9 p.m. original '80s dance party. Every Wednesday, 8 p.m.-1 a.m., Showstopper's Karaoke, free pizza, 10 p.m.-midnight. Cover varies. 617-479-8989, beachcomberquincy.com.
Quincy: Cagney's, 214 Washington St. Sundays, 8 p.m., karaoke with Paul B. Thursdays, 7 p.m., Stump: Team Trivia Game Night. No cover. 617-847-3940.
Quincy: The Holy Ground, 600 Hancock St. Thursdays at 9 p.m., Blues Club house night hosted by Joe Hajjar. Mondays, 9 p.m., dinner blues jam, hosted by Joe Hajjar and the Stubbies. Every Friday, 5-7 p.m., Sparkles the Clown. Cover varies. 617-773-4334, yardrock.com.
Quincy: Kilroy's Cafe, 132 East Howard St. Thursdays at 9 p.m. blues open mike. Bands Friday-Saturday, 9 p.m., and Sunday, 8:30-11:30 p.m. First Friday of the month open mike blues jam, no cover. 617-773-2660.
Quincy: Bad Abbots, 1546 Rear Hancock St. Live music Fridays and Saturdays. No cover. 617-774-1434, www.badabbots.com.
Quincy: Club 58, 58 Ross Way. Live music and DJs Friday and Saturday. Cover varies. 617-471-7788, club58.com.
Rockland: R&R Tavern, 354 Liberty St. Live music Thursday to Saturday at 9:30 p.m. No cover. 781-792-2446.
Walpole: British Beer Company, 85 Providence Highway. Live music Thursday-Saturday. No cover. 508-668-9909, britishbeer.com.
Wareham: Onset Bay Blues Cafe, 2 West Central Ave. Live bands Friday and Saturday at 8:30 p.m. and Sunday jam sessions Sundays, 7-11 p.m., with The Dave Richardson Band; Wednesdays, 8:30 p.m., with Calvin Jackson and Thursdays, 8:30 p.m., with The Acoustic Dude. House instruments available for use during the open mike and jam sessions, include a drum kit, guitars, harmonica mike, keyboards, and a Hammond H112. 508-291-2471.
Weymouth: Next Page Blues Cafe, 550 Broad St. All shows 9:15 p.m. Thursdays: New Blue Revue Blues Jam. Sundays, 9 p.m., Dave Foley, acoustic jam. No cover. 781-878-8767, 781-335-9796, nextpagecafe.com.
Weymouth: TaBasCo, 1166 Washington St. Thursdays, 9 p.m. July 6, Infinite Frequency. No cover. 781-258-5232.
Weymouth: Hajjar's Bar and Grille, 969 Washington St. Entertainment daily (except Monday), 9 p.m.-12:45 a.m., in front lounge. Sundays, live blues band and open jams. Tuesdays, Team Trivia competitions. Wednesdays, DJ Suzie Cue. Thursdays, Memphis Rockabilly Band. Fridays and Saturdays, feature bands. No cover. 781-340-1870, hajjars.net.
DANCES
Abington: Saturday night dances, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post, 500 Gliniewicz Way. Saturdays at 6:30 p.m. Live music for dancing provided by the Corvairs. Light refreshments served, door prizes. $10. 781-878-3170.
Dedham: Ballroom and country dancing, Moseley's on the Charles, 50 Bridge St. Wednesdays, ballroom dancing with live music; dance lessons, 7-8 p.m., and live music for dancing, 8-11 p.m.; doors open at 6:30 p.m. Every first Thursday with DJ Paul DeMaria for partner and line dancing. Fee $12, includes lesson and refreshments. 781-326-3075, 781-925-1170, moseleysonthecharles.com.
Mattapoisett: Teen dances, Holmes Wharf. Thursdays, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Admission to dances limited to junior and senior high school students who are residents of the tritown area. School ID required. No admittance after 9 p.m. Admission $5.
Rockland: Single Executives Club singles dance, Radisson Hotel Grand Ballroom, 929 Hingham St. July 6, DJ 8:30 p.m.-12 a.m. free salsa dance lessons, 7:30-8:30 p.m. For singles and couples 35+ years of age. Business-casual dress. $10 before 9 p.m. 781-446-0234.
FESTIVALS, FAIRS
Brockton: Brockton Fair, Fairgrounds, Belmont Street. Through July 8. In addition to amusement rides, games, petting farm, livestock, exhibitions, and educational demonstrations, the annual fair features daily live music shows, demolition derby July 6-8, 7 p.m.; amateur boxing; July 7, 7 p.m.; professional wrestling July 6, 7 p.m.; Lucky Bob Comedic Juggler, July 7-8; fireworks displays July 7 at 10:30 p.m. and more. Open July 5 and 6, 5 p.m. until midnight, July 7 and 8, 2 p.m. until midnight. 508-586-8000.
Marion: Buzzards Bay Musicfest, Fireman Performing Arts Center, Tabor Academy, Front Street. July 11-15. Annual orchestral and chamber music performances directed by Maestro Russell Patterson. July 11-12 and 13-14, 8 p.m., July 15, 2 p.m. chamber music performances. July 11, 2 p.m., rehearsal performance open to children and accompanying adults offers opportunities for children to talk to the conductor and musicians. Repertoire includes pieces by Pachelbel, Haydn, Grieg, Brahms, Strauss, Bach, Mendelssohn and others. 508-748-0061, 508-748-1266. Free.
Marion: Arts in the Park Festival, Bicentennial Park, corner of Main and Spring streets. July 14, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., rain date July 15. Marion Art Center's 50th Anniversary Celebration features a juried art show and sale by local artists and artisans of jewelry, glass, paintings, textiles, photography, wood, ceramics, printmaking, and scrimshaw. In addition, food, live music, silhouettes, and many artists on hand. Free. 508-748-1266, marionartcenter.org. Quincy: Sidewalk Festival, Hancock Street. Shopping, food, and entertainment. July 19-20, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., July 21, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. July 19, 5-7 p.m., The Delgados. July 20, 5-7 p.m., Riverside Theater Group. July 21, 5-7 p.m., Mighty Gerry-Jeff Walkers. Daily 11 a.m.-4 p.m., music by Stephen Berardenelli.
FARMERS MARKETS
Middleborough: Town Hall lawn, Route 105. Open for season every Saturday 9 a.m.-1 p.m., rain or shine. The market sells local fruits, vegetables, eggs, buffalo meat, jams, jellies, home baked goods, hanging baskets, bedding, and perennial plants, fishing lures, crafts and more. 508-866-2428.
Plymouth: Stephen's Field, Route 3A. Plymouth Farmer's Market weekly market on Thursdays, 2:30-6:30 p.m., features locally grown vegetables, fruits, herbs, eggs, cut flowers, cheeses, local lobsters, and live music with Shelley Otis. July 12, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Tiffany Rozenas; 4:40-6:30 p.m. Ray Papile. July 5, Susan Lindsay and Friends. Free. 508-732-9962.
Rochester: Plumb Corner Shopping Plaza parking lot, 515 Rounseville Road, Rochester Center. Saturdays 8 a.m.-noon. Fresh local produce, flowers, certified organic eggs, herbs, artisan baked goods, soaps, crafts, perennials, shrubs, gifts, and annuals.
FILMS
Plymouth: Independent Film Festival, July 18-22. Events held at several locations. Screenings and receptions: Plimoth Plantation, 137 Warren Ave., 508-746-1622, plimoth.org. Workshops: Radisson Hotel, 180 Water St., 508-747-4900, radissonplymouth.com, and PACTV, 130 Court St., 508-830-6999, pactv.org. Special events: Memorial Hall, 83 Court St. Award ceremonies: The Pinehills, 33 Summerhouse Road, 508-209-9000, pinehills.com. Free screenings held in Waterfront Park, Water Street. Tickets to events and screenings available in advance or at the door. $8 per film, $5 seniors, students and children. Each screening requires a separate admission. Workshops and panels $15, $10 advance, unless otherwise noted. Event prices vary. Festival passes allow entry to many events, workshops, and screenings; day passes $40, includes all-day entry into films and workshops; weekend passes $125, allows entry to all films, workshops and admission to Plimoth Plantation Museum; a festival pass $225, includes films, workshops, opening night reception and admission to Plimoth Plantation Museum. 508-801-2530, plyfilmfest.org.
Quincy: Music movies, Thomas Crane Public Library, 40 Washington St. 7 p.m. July 12, "Sweet and Low Down." July 19, silent movie show with pianist Richard Hughes. July 26, "Dreamgirls." Aug. 9, "Coal Miner's Daughter." Aug. 23, "Masked and Anonymous." 617-376-1301, thomascranelibrary.org.
THEATER
Bridgewater: "A Midsummer Night Swing," Canoe Club Ballroom, 2 South St. Aug. 3, Quincy Dinner Theatre Productions presents a dinner-dance featuring live music by the South Shore Swing Shift, a 16-piece swing orchestra. Social hour 6-7 p.m., four course dinner at 7 p.m., dancing, entertainment, and dance contests 8:30-11:30 p.m. Tickets $50. Reservations 781-843-5862, quincydinnertheater.com. Foxborough: "Rent (The School Edition)" The Orpheum Theatre. The Un-CommonTheatre Company presents the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical July 19-21 at 7:30 p.m., and July 22 at 2 p.m. $12-$18. 800-838-3006.
BENEFITS
Cohasset: Charity golf tournament, Cohasset Golf Club, 175 Lambert's Lane. July 30, 11 a.m. registration and shotgun start at noon (rain date Aug. 20). Norwell Visiting Nurse Association's ninth golf tournament. Proceeds benefit NVNA programs that provide low cost healthcare to South Shore residents. $185 per golfer. 781-610-1422, nvna.org.
Hingham: Golf tournament, South Shore Country Club, July 9, 1 p.m. shotgun start. The second "George Freeman Oobie Oobie Open" features a cookout, awards ceremony and silent auction. The tournament was started by the Freeman family in memory of their father and all veterans. Proceeds benefit area veterans. For those who don't golf, tennis and a pool are available. $125 for golf, $40 for nongolfers. 617-633-4130, 508-524-8284.
Middleborough: Arts Fest, Sacred Heart Church Hall, Oak Street. July 21, 6:30 p.m., Multiarts event featuring music, drama, poetry and storytelling, raffles, live auction, photo exhibit, and gourmet dessert concession. $15. Proceeds benefit St. Vincent DePaul Society, Mainspring Coalition for the Homeless, and Habitat for Humanity. 508-947-1930.
Norwell: Golf tournament, Cohasset Golf Club, July 30, noon shotgun start. Norwell Visiting Nurse Association's Ninth Annual Charity Golf Tournament. Proceeds benefit VNA services to South Shore residents. $185 per person, dinner only $50. 781-610-1422.
Norwell: Garden tour, South Shore Natural Science Center, 48 Jacobs Lane. Gardens in Scituate and Norwell are featured on this July 11, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., self-guided tour. Tickets: $25 on the day of the tour, $20 in advance for nonmembers, $18 for members. Proceeds benefit the center's environmental programs. 781-659-2559, ssnsc.org.
ON THE WATER
Hull: Nantasket Kayaks, at Steamboat Wharf Marina, 48 George Washington Blvd. Kayak rentals by the hour, half-day, or full day, as well as guided tours of the Weir River Estuary and group events. Tandems $30 per hour; with guided tours, $50. 781-925-0044, steamboatwharfmarina.com.
Humarock: River excursions, North and South Rivers, leave from Bridgwaye Inn, dock on Ferry Street. "River Rides and Historic River Tours by Gretchen," features 3 1/2-hour historic tours of the coast and North River charters available for afternoon picnicking and swimming. The Darshan is a 26-foot Brownell bass boat and can accommodate up to six people. Portion of proceeds donated to the North and South Rivers Watershed Association. Reservations 781-834-7425.
Kingston: High Tide Pot Lucks at the Landing, Jones River Landing, 55 Landing Road. On high tide Fridays, 6 p.m. Participants encouraged to pack a picnic, bring a canoe, fishing poles, and musical instruments to enjoy the community and environment alongside the Jones River. Free. 781-424-0353, jonesriver.org. Marshfield: "Shipwreck Dinner," Isaac Winslow House, 634 Careswell St. July 28, 6:30 p.m., "Shipwreck Dinner and Lecture." William Fowler will discuss early maritime history and shipwrecks off the New England coastline, $40. 781-837-5753, winslowhouse.org.
Marshfield: Mary's Boat Livery, 2205 Main St. (south end of Route 3A bridge.) Rent 16-foot open skiffs powered by a 6-horsepower outboard motor and equipped with full tank of fuel, anchor, oars, and life jackets. The boats hold a maximum of 4 adults or 2 adults and 3 children. Full-day rental is 7 a.m.-6 p.m. A weekend half-day rental is any 5-hour period that starts at 7 a.m. or noon and ends by noon or 6 p.m. respectively. A weekday half-day rental can be any five-hour period, provided the boat is returned to the dock by 6 p.m. Must be 21 years old with a current drivers license as a deposit. The entire North River, South River, and First Herring Brook (over 15 miles of tidal rivers) are allowable cruising and fishing areas. The boats are not allowed out into Massachusetts Bay. Reservations taken by phone only. $100 for full day; $75 for half day. 781-837-2322.
Mattapoisett: Lighthouse Tours, Ned's Point Lighthouse, Mattapoisett Village. July 5, 10 a.m.-noon, Thursdays in July, members of Coast Guard Flotilla 67 will conduct tours of the lighthouse, weather permitting. The last tour starts at 11:45 a.m. Free.
Milton: Morning Estuary Paddle, Milton Landing, Wharf Street. July 14, 10 a.m. A ranger from the Department of Conservation and Recreation, Lower Neponset Reservation, will lead an interpretive tour of historic Lower Mills and the Neponset estuary. Paddling experience required. Advance registration, 617-542-7696, bostonnatural.org.
Norwell: King's Landing, Route 123. Canoe rentals, maps, and tide guides available. $30 for a single for a half-day and $40 for a tandem. 781-659-7273.
Plymouth: Harbor cruises, Plymouth Harbor. The Lady Atlantic, a 96-foot yacht, offers brunch and dinner cruises in Plymouth and Duxbury Bay. The boat features two climate-controlled decks, upper and lower bars, restrooms, and a lounge with fireplace. Summer schedule: Sundays 10:30 a.m-12:30 p.m., through Sept. 2: Captain's Brunch Buffet, $25; Thursdays 7-9:30 p.m., July-Aug., Sunset Wine and hors d'oeuvres, includes featured wines, choice of hors d'oeuvres, and live entertainment. $30; Wednesdays 7-9:30 p.m., July 11-Sept. 6, Sunset Dinner Cruises: menu and prices vary by theme, to include: New England Clambake, Hawaiian Luau, A Taste of Italy, Southern BBQ, Prime Rib Night and others; Mondays 6:30-8:30 p.m. July-August, Family Night offers pizza, ice cream, and live family entertainment. $18, $14 children, under 2 free. 508-747-3434, ladyatlantic.com.
Plymouth: Paddlewheel boat excursions, depart from the Mayflower II State Pier. The Pilgrim Belle operates daily through the summer, weather permitting. Daily harbor cruises run from 11 a.m. to sunset. Charter obligations may alter schedule, so call in advance. The authentic sternwheeler offers narrated cruises of Plymouth Harbor, providing water views of Plymouth Rock, Mayflower II, Plymouth Beach, Clarks Island, and Gurnet Lighthouse. Pilgrim history, maritime lore, and information about commercial fishing and lobstering are included in the 75-minute cruise. In addition, there are sunset cruises nightly in July and August; Sunday brunch buffet cruise, through Sept. 2, at 10:30 a.m.; evening theme cruises on selected nights in July and August; family fun nights on Mondays in July and August; children's themed parties and Thursday wine cruises, held through Aug. 30. Costs vary. 508-747-3434, pilgrimbellecruises.com.
Plymouth: Mayflower II, Water Street downtown, open daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Opening July 1, new dockside exhibit at Plymouth State Pier. Exhibit features the history of Mayflower II, from conception to construction to trans-Atlantic voyage. Profiles the men, women, and kitten that sailed to Plymouth in 1957. Also, a 17th-century Wampanoag customs booth where visitors explain the reason for their visit, declare valuables, and find out if they are permitted stay in the New World. July 20, 1-3 p.m., "Hangin' on The Docks With The Crew of Mayflower II," an opportunity to meet with eight of the original 1957 crewmembers, share stories, and sail aboard Mayflower II. July 21, 6 p.m., "Keep Mayflower II Afloat," waterfront fund-raising dinner for Mayflower II. Proceeds benefit the ongoing restoration of the historic ship. Tickets $250 per person. 508-746-1622, ext. 8222, aphelan@plimoth.org. July 22, 3:30-6:30 p.m., "Mayflower II Sets Sail Again," a 26-person crew and eight surviving 1957 crewmembers sail out to Cape Cod Bay. Travel alongside aboard Captain John's Boat. Limited seating. Reservations required, 508-746-1622, kfleischman@plimoth.org.
Plymouth: "Dinner With The Crew" at Plimoth Plantation, 137 Warren Ave., July 19. Join the surviving crewmembers from Mayflower II's 1957 journey for a dinner celebrating "Merry Ole England." Reservations required. 508-746-1622, ext. 8213, plimoth.org.
Regional: The Office of Coastal Zone Management has produced a free guidebook that features nearly 400 destinations for day trips and coastal activities. "The Massachusetts Coast Guide to Boston and the North Shore" has 83 pages of information about sites from Hingham to Salisbury that offer public access to the coast. Online version mass.gov/czm/coastguide. To request a copy of the guide, write to Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management, 251 Causeway St., Suite 800, Boston 02114, e-mail czm@state.ma.us, or call 617-626-1212.
NATURE
Trustees of Reservations:
Eleanor Cabot Bradley Reservation at Routes 128 and 138 in Canton has 90 acres with 3 miles of trails. Daily 8 a.m.-dusk; free. Visual Arts Center at 963 Washington St. in Canton offers exhibitions, classes, and tours. 781-821-8853.
Whitney Thayer Woods on Route 3A in Cohasset and Hingham has 824 acres with 10 miles of trails; free; 10 a.m.-dusk daily.
World's End Reservation on Martins Lane in Hingham. Horseback riding permits available; 4 miles of trails. Daily 10 a.m.-dusk; $4.50; younger than 2 free.
Weir River Farm on Turkey Hill Lane in Hingham features 75 acres with 1 1/2 miles of hiking trails; free. Daily 8 a.m.-sunset.
Two Mile Reservation on Union Street in Marshfield features easy hiking trails to the North River. Sunrise to sunset; free. Albert F. Norris Reservation features 129 acres with 2 miles of trails on Dover and West streets in Norwell. Wooded upland and salt marsh with trails along North River. Daily 10 a.m.-dusk; free. The Holmes Reservation on Court Street in Plymouth features 26 acres of open fields with views of Duxbury Harbor and Plymouth Beach. 781-837-9400. Daily, sunrise to sunset.
Easton: Borderland State Park on Massapoag Avenue. The 1,570-acre property has six ponds and four trails, former home of Oakes and Blanche Ames. $3, free for 12 and younger. 508-238-6566.
Easton: Natural Resources Trust's Easton Sheep Pasture at 307 Main St. features 150 acres of farm and wildlife area with 6 miles of hiking trails, farm animals, picnic area, community gardens, and programs throughout the year. Every other Saturday at 10 a.m., "Sheep Thrills Fiber Circle," join group of knitters, crocheters, and spinners. Free. Open dawn to dusk. 508-238-6049, nrtofeaston.org.
Freetown: State forest, Slab Bridge Road. Near the main entrance is a day-use area, with picnic area, fields, and restrooms. The remainder of the forest offers 50 miles of unpaved roads and trails. Horseback riders, mountain bikers, and seasonal motorcycle and snowmobile users are welcome, as are hunters and anglers in season. Rattlesnake Brook, which meanders through much of the property, is stocked with brook trout each spring. 508-644-5522, mass.gov/dcr/parks/southeast/free.htm.
Milton: Blue Hills Reservation at 695 Hillside St. Open dawn to dusk, with more than 7,000 acres of walking trails, a walking club, and free outdoor activities sponsored by the state Department of Conservation and Recreation. Blue Hills Adult Walking Club, all walks at 1 p.m. 617-698-1802, mass.gov/dcr/parks/metroboston/blue.htm.
Milton: Blue Hills Trailside Museum, 1904 Canton Ave. Natural history museum featuring live native animal exhibits, including wild turkeys, red-tailed hawks, snowy owls and other animals. The museum, a center for the 7,000-acre Blue Hills Reservation and its 150 miles of trails, is managed by Massachusetts Audubon. Saturday and Sunday programs include: 11 a.m., "Nature Tales," a naturalist reads a story and presents a live animal for ages 3-6; noon, live animal presentation for all ages; and 1 p.m., mystery animal for ages 6-12. Wednesdays, 9:30-11 a.m., "Discovering Nature Together," parents and children ages 3-5 discover a new theme each week through craft activities, stories, games, outdoor exploration, animals, and a light snack. Registration required. Wednesday-Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $3, $2 seniors, $1.50 children ages 3-5. 617-333-0690, bluehills@massaudubon.org.
Norton: Winslow Farm Animal Sanctuary, 37 Eddy St. A nonprofit animal reserve established to care for abused and abandoned animals. Walk the grounds among llamas, emus, miniature horses, goats, sheep, pheasants, and peafowl. Petting area, perennial garden, nature trail, and the Winslow House cabin. $7, $5 children ages 2 and up. 508-285-6451, winslowfarm.com.
Norwell: South Shore Natural Science Center, 48 Jacobs Lane. In the Vine Hall Gallery through June 23, "China Odyssey," exhibit of paintings and photographs of China and Tibet, by Flora Moynihan. The center has a nature store and six walking trails; interactive indoor exhibits include the EcoZone, which incorporates live animals in a recreation of their natural habitat. Vine Hall Gallery: through Wednesdays, 7-8 p.m., horticultural workshops featuring local gardening experts. The center also features a nature preschool and function room. $5, $3 children older than 2. 781-659-2559, ssnsc.org.
Plymouth: Petting zoo and farmstand, The Plymouth County Correctional Facility, Obery Street. The facility houses more than 1,600 inmates, but is also a working farm with 90 acres of land, a petting zoo, and horticultural center. In spring and summer, visitors can purchase plants and flowers grown in the center's greenhouses and take a tour of the farm to see cows, calves, goats, horses, rabbits, pigs, peacocks, and a large turtle. Proceeds from the farmstand benefit the Inmate Canteen Fund, which provides educational and rehabilitation programs for inmates. Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. 508-830-6810, pcsdma.org.
Plymouth: Myles Standish State Park, Long Pond Road, is the largest publicly owned conservation and recreation area in Southeastern Massachusetts, with almost 15,000 acres. The park has 15 miles of paved bike trails; 13 miles of hiking trails; cross-country skiing, swimming, canoeing, and fishing on several of its 35 ponds; 425 individual campsites and 3 group sites; 35 miles of equestrian trails; and an equestrian campground. 508-866-2526, stateparks.com/myles_standish.html.
Massachusetts Audubon and other properties:
Visual Arts Center at 963 Washington St. in Canton houses an extensive collection of natural history art and photography. Trails open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday, and the gallery is open 1-5 p.m. Friday-Sunday. Admission $4, $3 for seniors and children. 781-821-8853 or massaudubon.org.
North Hill Marsh on Mayflower Street in Duxbury. Dawn to dusk. 138 acres. $3, $2 for seniors, children. 781-837-9400.
South Shore Regional Center and North River Sanctuary at 2000 Main St. (Route 3A) in Marshfield Hills. Every second Thursday and third Friday, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Preschool Nature Story Hour features stories, a simple craft, and a short nature outing related to the theme. Registration required. Fridays 8-11:45 a.m., bird-watching with David Ludlow and John Galluzzo. Group meets at North River Wildlife Sanctuary parking lot and travels by van to locations around South Shore. $11. More than 2 miles of nature trails open dawn to dusk. South Shore Regional Office with library, gift shop, art displays open 8:30-4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; $3, $2 seniors and children. 781-837-9400, massaudubon.org/southshore.
Daniel Webster Sanctuary off Winslow Cemetery Road, Marshfield. Dawn to dusk; trails, wildlife blinds. 781-837-9400.
Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary trails at the Massachusetts Audubon sanctuary at 293 Moose Hill St. in Sharon offers 2,000 acres and 25 miles of trails. Art of Nature Series, through July 29, a solo photography exhibit featuring "Biological Regenerations," images of nature by Meg Birnbaum. "Birding at Moose Hill" Fridays 6:30 a.m.; bring binoculars. Gift shop and office open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. weekends. Trail $4, $3 for children and seniors. 781-784-5691, moosehill@massaudubon.org.
FAMILY FARE
Carver: Edaville USA, Route 58. The railroad theme park features amusement rides, including the Tilt-A-Whirl, Ferris wheel, and antique carousel. Children can climb on trains in the Ellis Playhouse; visit K.C. McBogg, Edaville's mascot; and food is served in the Depot restaurant. July 28-30, Jay-Jay the Jet Plane. Tickets $16 ages 2 and up. Price includes unlimited use of all rides and attractions. 866-468-7630, edaville.com.
Easton: Children's Museum at the Old Fire Station, 9 Sullivan Ave. Age 10 and younger participate in play areas such as storybook cottage, post office, SS Rosemarie, camping exhibit, clinic, the workshop, and dramatic playtime 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday. $6, younger than 1 free. 508-230-3789, childrensmuseumineaston.org.
Marshfield Hills: Children's art classes, The North River Arts Society is now accepting registration for summer classes: July 31-Aug. 9, Let's Draw Animals with Deborah Comeau on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:30-5 p.m. for ages 6-10. $60. 781-837-8091, northriverarts.org.
East Wareham: Water Wizz water park, 3031 Cranberry Highway. Through Aug. 18, 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. and Aug. 19-Sept. 3, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. All hours are weather permitting and are subject to change. Park features water slides for adults, teenagers, and areas for ages 7 and under; water sprays, tunnels, water falls, tubes, cabanas, food vendors, and more. Admission $29; under 48 inches tall and seniors (65 plus) $12; children under 2, admitted free. Admission after 3 p.m. $19; under 48 inches, $12; after 4:30 p.m. $12. No coupons accepted after 3:30 p.m. 508-295-3255, waterwizz.com.
MUSEUMS
Brockton: Fuller Craft Museum, 455 Oak St. Through Jan. 6, "Pulp Function" exhibit of contemporary paper art by emerging and established artists. Summer course offerings for children include wearable art, clay craft, and paper craft for children in grades 1-3 and 4-6, and metalsmithing and ceramic studio weeks for teenagers. Cost $150. Saturdays, 10--11 a.m., workshops for children led by professional artists. Explore and experiment with different craft media each week. $8 a child or $15 for two. Daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Saturdays at 2 p.m., guided tours with docents. $8, $5 seniors and students, younger than 12 free. 508-588-6000, fullercraft.org.
Cohasset: Our World Children's Global Discovery Museum, 100 Sohier St. Geared up to age 12. "Biodiversity 911: Saving Life on Earth," crawl through a coral reef, look life in a giant tropical tree, or select sustainably harvested "catch of the day" at market. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. $5. 781-383-3198, ourworldcgdm.org.
Dedham: Museum of Bad Art, 580 High St., Dedham Community Theater. Bad art including paintings and sculptures from around the world. Monday-Friday, 2-10 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 1-10 p.m. Free. 781-444-6757. dedhamcommunitytheater.com.
Duxbury: Art Complex Museum, 189 Alden St. On 13 acres of woodland and fields, founded by the
Hull: Lifesaving Museum, 1117 Nantasket Ave. Restored lifesaving station includes shipwreck displays, observation tower, hands-on navigation exhibits for children. Wednesday-Sunday and Monday holidays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $5, $3 seniors. 781-925-5433, lifesavingmuseum.org.
Middleborough: Middleborough Historical Museum, 18 Jackson Street "Going Places! The remaking of South Middleborough in the Twentieth Century", photographs and objects from the city's history. Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $5, students $2, 6 and younger free. 508-947-3823.
Milton: Captain Forbes House Museum, 215 Adams St. Home of a family prominent in the China trade, includes Abraham Lincoln collection of Mary Bowditch Forbes, with Lincoln and Civil War memorabilia. "Museum Mornings: A Child's Introduction to Museums," with a different topic each month, at 9:30 a.m., admission $5, adult chaperones required and admitted free. Tuesday-Thursday and Sunday, 1-4 p.m.; $5, $3 for seniors and students. 617-696-1815, forbeshousemuseum.org.
Plymouth: Cordage Museum, 10 Cordage Park Circle. Memorabilia from when Plymouth was a major player in the rope industry. Free. Saturdays and Sundays, noon-4 p.m. 508-746-7707, plymouthcordagemuseum.org.
Plymouth: Pilgrim Hall Museum, 75 Court St. The oldest public US museum in continuous operation, founded in 1824 by Mayflower descendants. Pilgrim and Native-American artifacts. Through Dec. 1, "It Came on the Mayflower!" exhibition highlighting the museum's collection of artifacts from the 1620 voyage. July 14 and Aug. 11, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. "Kids and Grandkids Day," featuring hands-on family activities, treasure hunts and more. Admission $6, $5 seniors, free for children. Aug. 4, "March Like Myles," join the men of the 17th century Hingham Trayned Band as they recruit and drill. Free with museum admission. Daily, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. $6, $5 seniors, $3 children 5-7. Plymouth residents free. 508-746-1620, pilgrimhall.org.
Plymouth: Plimoth Plantation, 137 Warren Ave. Living history museum, 1627 Pilgrim Village, Hobbomock (Wampanoag Indian) home site, carriage house crafts center, Nye rare breeds barn. Daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., The Mayflower II is on Water Street downtown, open daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Through Nov. 25, Plymouth Guild for the Arts and Plimouth Plantation present "Celebrating Mayflower II 50th Anniversary Exhibit," in the Visitor Center Hallways, Membership Lounge and Second-Floor Hallways. Every day at 2:30 p.m. the film, "Desperate Crossing: The Untold Story of the Mayflower," shot at Plimoth Plantation with members of the Wampanoag community and staff, will be shown in the new theater. 508-746-7222, www.plymouthguild.com. Tickets: Plantation only $21, $19 seniors, $12 ages 6-12; with tour of Mayflower $25, $22 seniors and students, $15 ages 6-12, free age 6 and younger. Mayflower II $8, $7 seniors and students, $6 ages 6-12. 508-746-1622, plimoth.org.
Scituate: Maritime and Irish Mossing Museum, 30 Driftway. In the 1739 residence of Captain Benjamin James, exhibits on shipbuilding, Irish mossing, rescue, lighthouses, mariner antiques, and shipwrecks. Sundays, 1-4 p.m. $4, $3 seniors, $2 children, younger than 6 free. 781-545-1083.
HISTORY
Dedham: Dedham Historical Society Museum, 612 High St. The museum exhibits the largest collection of original Dedham pottery. The society owns the Dedham Pottery trademark and has issued a limited edition Turkey Plate, reproduced from its collection; 300 plates are available. To purchase a plate, send a check for $106, plus 5 percent tax for Massachusetts residents, and $8 if shipping is required. Mail to: Dedham Historical Society, Box 215, Dedham, 02027-0215. Open Tuesday-Friday, noon-4 p.m., on even-dated Saturdays from 1-4, and by appointment. 781-326-1385, DedhamHistorical.org.
Duxbury: Alden House Museum, 101 Alden St. The 1653 home of John Alden, a cooper on the Mayflower, and his wife, Priscilla. An exhibit of the history of the Alden Kindred of America. Monday-Saturday, noon-4 p.m. (last tour at 3:30 p.m.) $5, $3 ages 3-17, and free for under 3. 781-934-9092.
Duxbury: Rural and Historical Society, King Caesar House, 120 King Caesar Road. A Federal-style mansion built in 1808 by Ezra Weston Jr. features period furnishings, French wallpaper, balustrades, cornices, fanlights, and moldings. In the Potter Gallery, "Artist in Residence: The Work of Elisabeth Weber-Fulop," last private resident of the house. The show includes Weber-Fulop paintings and sketches from the society's collection and many loaned by Duxbury residents. Hours: Saturday-Sunday, 1-4 p.m. Admission $5, children $2. 781-934-6106, duxburyhistory.org.
Marshfield: Winslow House, 634 Careswell St. 1699 house with tea room, herb garden. July 28, 6:30 p.m., "Shipwreck Dinner and Lecture." William Fowler will discuss early maritime history and shipwrecks off the New England coast; $40. Aug. 24, 6:30 p.m., author Michael Tougias will discuss "Fatal Forecast;" $10. "Coffee Hour Series" Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. July 10, Edward Lodi discusses "Ghosts of King Philip's War." July 24, Casey Sherman, author of "Search for the Strangler," discusses the Boston Strangler. Aug. 7, Charles Calhoun, author of "Longfellow: A Rediscovered Life," celebrates the 200th anniversary of the birth of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow with a lecture. Aug. 21, John Chetro-Szivos, author of "Talking Acadian," discusses the 20th-century descendants of Acadian ancestry. Series ticket $30, or $7 each. Wednesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 781-837-5753, winslowhouse.org.
Plymouth: 1677 Harlow Old Fort House, 119 Sandwich St. The 74th annual Pilgrim Breakfast fund-raiser for the Plymouth Antiquarian Society will be held July 8, 8:30 -11:30 a.m. $9, children $5, $25 for family of four. 508-746-0012.
Quincy: Adams National Historical Park, Visitor Center, 1250 Hancock St. The park tells the story of four generations of the Adams family from 1720 to 1927. Two main sites: the birthplaces of the second US president, John Adams, and the sixth US president, John Quincy Adams. Old House, 135 Adams St., was home to four generations of the Adams family, and the Stone Library contains more than 14,000 historic volumes. Daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Guided tours required in order to view interiors of the houses. Tour are two hours, leave regularly from the Visitor Center, 1250 Hancock St. Last tour departs daily at 3:15 p.m. $5, free for 16 and under. 617-773-1177, nps.gov/adam.
West Quincy: "Quarry to Wharf Tours," Granite Railway. July 21-22, tours each day at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Visitors can explore the remnants of and learn the facts and fables about the first chartered commercial railroad in the nation. Meet at Quincy Historical Society, 8 Adams St. $10 donation requested, preregistration suggested. 617-657-0527, massbayrre.org.
Weymouth: Historical Society Museum at 46 Broad St., Weymouth Main Library, Monday evenings. Historic Holbrook Homestead at 238 Park Ave. (next to Fire Station) open as research center Wednesdays 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Tours, 781-337-3896.
ARTS
Canton: Mass. Audubon Visual Arts Center, 963 Washington St. Through Sept. 23, "In Audubon's Footsteps: Denis Clavreul's Journey in Watercolors," exhibit of 50 original works of American natural and cultural landscapes by Clavreul , artist from Nantes , France, the boyhood home of John James Audubon. $4, $3 seniors and nonmember children (ages 3-12). Friday-Sunday, 1-5 p.m. 781-821-8853, massaudubon.org/visualarts.
Cohasset: South Shore Art Center, Ripley Road. Summer exhibit and workshops includes five master classes in landscape painting in oil, journal painting in watercolor, pastel painting, cyanotype, drawing and painting the figure. Instructors include: Linda Bond, Antonia Ramis Miguel, Peter Schroth, Doug Dawson, and Peter Madden. Through July 15, "Viewpoints: Visiting Artists Exhibition," features works by the participating instructors in the Bancroft Gallery. July 20-Sept. 2, "Blue Ribbon Members Show. Reception July 20, 6-8 p.m. SSAC members invited to enter one work, July 16 and 17, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. $10 fee. 781-383-2787, ssac.org.
Duxbury: Helen Bumpus Gallery, Duxbury Free Library, 77 Alden St. Through June, "Floral Expressions," multimedia exhibit and sale, featuring works by several local artists. Proceeds benefit the gallery's scholarship fund for a Duxbury High School senior pursuing art. 781-934-2721.
Hingham: South Shore Music Circus Gallery, South Shore Conservatory, 1 Conservatory Drive. Through July 25, "A Trio of Painters: Oil and Watercolor Paintings by Burton Longenbach, Sue Charles, and Betty Rogers." Free. Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m. 781-749-7565, ext. 10, southshoreconservatory.org.
Hull: Art on the Avenue, Gallery and Studio, 1037 Nantasket Ave. Through September, multimedia exhibit and items for sale, made by five local artists. Artwork includes paintings, drawings, photography, and furniture. Saturday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 781-925-5619, lenoreschneider.com.
Marion: Marion Art Center, 80 Pleasant St. through July 25. "Fiftieth Anniversary Invitational: Laura Anderson, Sarah Brown, Judy Carver, Nancy Mitton, Charles Parsons, Mary Ross, and Peter Stone. Tuesday-Friday, 1-5 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 508-748-1266, marionartcenter.org.
Marshfield: Ventress Memorial Library gallery, Library Plaza, Webster Street. Through July 27, "Diversity," exhibit of original works by Frank Carroll. Monday-Wednesday, 9:30 a.m.-9 p.m.; Thursday-Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 781-837-8091, 781-837-8091, northriverarts@rcn.
Plymouth: The Sparrow House Museum, 42 Summer St. through Aug. 31, exhibition of photographs by Mike Sleeper. Daily except Wednesday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.508-747-1240, sparrowhouse.com.
Quincy: Thomas Crane Public Library, 40 Washington St. through July 31, photographs by Steven David Roberts. reception July 12, 6-8 p.m. 617-376-1301, thomascranelibrary.org.
Weymouth: Dickinson Art Gallery, 1132 Main St. through Aug. 31, "Summer Celebration," multimedia art show featuring work by New England artists: Steve Boczanowski, Edwina Caci, J. Marshall Dyke, Vincent Elliot, Isabel Shamitz, Michelle McEwen, Marilyn Reisberg, Charyl Weissbach, Kathy Ferrara, Daniel Myers, Christopher Myers, Anet Paglierani, P. Anthony Visco, William Beyer, George Hartley, Deborah Drew, Stanley Krupa, and others. Wednesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday noon-5 p.m. Free. 781-331-3384.
WORKSHOPS/COURSES
Cohasset: South Shore Art Center, 119 Ripley Road. Aug. 3-5, workshop "Creating a Sketchbook," with artist Linda Bond. Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and Sunday, noon-4 p.m. Free. 781-383-2787.
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