Globe South listings
Comprehensive listings for galleries, plays, music, and other happenings in the area. The following activities are taking place in the area. To list your organization's event, send information at least three weeks before the event to Miele@globe.com or mail to Pamela Teehan Miele, Calendar, Globe South, The Boston Globe, 1165 Washington St., Hanover 02339.
INDEPENDENCE DAY EVENTS
Braintree: Friends of the Fourth Extravaganza, Braintree High School Field, Route 37. June 30, noon-11 p.m. The annual daylong celebration will feature a Touch-A-Truck event, all day flea market, amusement rides, live music performed by the G-Clefs and Charlie Thomas and The Drifters ; a fireworks display set to music. Admission $5, $20 family.
Canton: July 4th Celebration, Canton High School. July 3, 6-10 p.m. and July 4, 5-10 p.m. Annual fair features a petting zoo, large midway of amusement rides, band concerts 7-10 p.m., featuring Ann Marie Collins Band on July 3, and the Reminiscents on July 4, followed by fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Parking available at Town Hall and other locations. 781-821-5030.
Hingham: Independence Day weekend events, Hingham Bathing Beach, Route 3A. July 1, 9 p.m. Fireworks display sponsored by The Hingham Lions Club. All boats must be anchored in the harbor by 8 p.m. July 4, 7 a.m. Hingham Recreation Commission Road Race; 7-9:45 a.m. Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast at Hingham Common on Middle and Main streets; 9 a.m. open house at the Old Ship Meeting House, 90 Main St.; 10 a.m. Fourth of July parade steps off at Hingham High School, Pleasant Street and ends at Station Street. Free.
Middleborough: Parade/carnival/fireworks, Titicut Green. July 4, 10 a.m. Parade steps off from Titicut Green in North Middleborough and proceeds to the Jackson Street playground for a carnival from noon-9 p.m. featuring rides, games, food and a fireworks display at 9 p.m. Free. 508-947-2455.
Plymouth: Independence Day, Cordage Park Marketplace, Court Street. July 4, 9:30 a.m. Parade leaves Cordage Park and continues through downtown Plymouth to the reviewing stand near Plymouth Rock Memorial. At 7:15 p.m. the Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra to perform a concert on the waterfront, at bottom of Coles Hill. Fireworks scheduled to begin at 9:15 p.m. as the orchestra plays the 1812 Overture and the firing of the howitzers takes place on the waterfront. Free.
Quincy: Second Continental Congress, Adams National Historic Park, Carriage House, on the grounds of the Old House, 135 Adams St. July 4, noon and 3 p.m. Visitors encouraged to participate in reenactment of the passage of the Declaration of Independence at the Second Continental Congress and will assume the roles of a delegates and participate in a debate led by John Adams. Free. At 7 p.m., under a tent at the Beale Estate, 181 Adams St., "Jefferson & Adams: A Revolutionary Dialogue." In a series of encounters, audience members will see the turbulent relationship between Thomas Jefferson (Colonial Williamsburg interpreter Bill Barker ) and John Adams (actor Sam Goodyear ) as their friendship ignites, flourishes, ruptures, and resolves itself. Abigail Adams, portrayed by Colonial Williamsburg interpreter Abigail Schumann, acts as a catalyst and motivator. Free. 617-773-1177, nps.gov/adam.
Weymouth: Concert and fireworks, George Lane Beach. June 30, 5 p.m. The event features numerous musical groups, food and novelty vendors, moonwalks for children, and concession stands. Capping the event, a 25-minute fireworks display over the waterfront. Free. 781-340-2133.
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. June 24, Cindy Lane and True Country Band . July 22, Horns in the House . 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.
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. June 24, 7:30 p.m., Charlie Daniels Band , $37.25-$51.25. June 30, Hootie & The Blowfish , $47.75-$61.75. 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: Concert, Duxbury Performing Arts Center, Alden Street, June 28, 7-8:30 p.m. The VooDoo Doctors with Cajun Bob Wilson and Mike "Mad Dog" Landers perform rock, cajun, zydeco, pop, and blues. 781-934-1128.
Hanover: Summer concert series, Hanover Bandstand, Route 139, Hanover Center. Sundays 7-8:30 p.m. June 23, 7-9 p.m., a bonfire and music by the Satuit Band . July 1, Pink Cadillac . 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: Family concert, Old Ship Parish House, 107 Main St. June 23, 7-10:30 p.m. Live music with Chuck McDermott and members from Low Tide and Broken Curfew . Home baked food, raffle tickets for Red Sox tickets, Edward Hopper reproduction and print on canvas, commemorative items for sale, including T-shirts, sweatshirts, tote bags and postcards. Complimentary child care. Proceeds support the Friends for Juvenile Justice. $10. 781-749-1679.
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 S. Main St. June 22, Lynyrd Skynyrd with Doobie Brothers . June 23, The Fray Summer 2007 presented by NowWhat.com with OK Go and Mae . June 27, Rush Snakes and Arrows Tour . June 30, Poison with Ratt . 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.
Norwood: Sunday Evening concert series, Walter J. Dempsey Bandstand, Norwood Common, Sundays at 7-9 p.m. June 24, Roy Scott Big Band . July 1, Clafiln Hills Summer Winds . 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: "Strictly Broadway: A Dessert Theater," Robinson Center, across from The Church of the Pilgrimage, Town Square. June 30, 7 p.m., Pilgrim Festival Chorus performance features an All-Broadway revue style evening of music, desserts, and refreshments. Tickets $15, $12 in advance. Advance tickets, 508-746-5314, pilgrimfestival.org.
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 fifties. Free. 508-830-4250, plymouthpubliclibrary.org.
Plymouth: Chorus concert, Judson Hall, First Baptist Church of Plymouth, 41 Westerly Road. June 30, 7 p.m. The Pilgrim Festival Chorus performs. Tickets $15, $12, advance. Proceeds benefit production of the regular season events. 508-746-5314, pilgrimfestival.org.
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 21, Lenny Vaz German Band . 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. June 27, 50th anniversary of Mayflower II, hosted by Ed and George of WATD; live music by Avenue X and Dale and the Duds . 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.
Scituate: Outdoor concerts, Cole Parkway, Morrill Bandstand. Fridays, 7:30-9 p.m. through August. The Satuit Band begins their 75th season of free concerts on June 22. 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.
Wareham: Family concerts, Tihonet Pond, 158 Tihonet Road. June 21, 6 p.m. children's events begin and concert from 7 to 9 p.m. Evening of live music along the shore of the Tihonet Pond . Bring lawn chairs or blankets. For directions, admakepeace.com.
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.
Brockton: Shoe City Tavern, 24 1/2 Intervale St. June 22, Pitch Black . No cover. 508-588-8377.
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. June 22, Soul Ambition . June 23, The Love Dogs . June 29, The Spurs . June 30, Steve Smith & the Nakeds . Cover varies. 781-925-4300, seanote.com.
Marshfield: Jamie's Grille & Pub, 804 Plain St. Live music Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. June 22, Dick n' Jane . June 23, Noddaclu . June 24, The D.C.'s . June 29, Brightwings . June 30, Soul City . No cover. 781-834-7877, Jamiesgrille.com.
Marshfield: Venus II, Brant Rock, 277 Ocean St. Live music Friday and Saturday. June 22, Kindred Spirit . June 30, The Gulf Boys . No cover. 781-837-6368.
Norwell: Mount Blue Restaurant, Route 123. Live music Thursday-Saturday, 9 p.m.-midnight. June 22, The Hoochies . June 23, Bobby O Band . 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. June 23, Judy Pavadore and Paul Colarusso . June 26, Investment Club 7-9 p.m. June 29, Spogga . 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. June 22, Hot Sauce Band . 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. June 23, Basic Black . June 25, OSB . June 26, Lydia Warren . June 29, The Mystix . June 30, The Wildcats . 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, 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. June 21, Bangkok Blues Society . June 22, Undaunted Professor Harp . June 23, Cindy Daley Band . June 28, Lisa Marie & All Shook Up . June 29, Jump City . June 30, Mission of Blues . 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.
FESTIVALS
Braintree: Spring Carnival & Magic show, South Shore Plaza, 250 Granite St. Through June 24, a carnival fund-raiser featuring rides, games, food, a Las Vegas style magical illusion show and more sponsored by the Braintree Parks & Recreation Department. Discount rides June 21, 6 p.m. till closing. Discount coupons available at local merchants. A pay-one-price promotion for unlimited rides on June 24, noon-5 p.m. The Magic of Lance Gifford , a fast paced, high energy magic show complete with doves, rabbits, toy and standard poodles, Macaw parrots and Burmese python snakes. Weekdays 5:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday at noon. Portion of proceeds benefits the Braintree Parks Department Charity. 603-474-5424, FiestaShows.com.
Kingston: Arts festival, Green and Main streets. June 23, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Town-wide event will include artists, craftspeople, musicians, and street performers at several venues: the Yankee Barn on Main Street, the Beal House, First Parish Church, the town green and gazebo, the Faunce School, the Old Town House, Public Library, Reed Community Building, and playgrounds. Free. 781-585-0517, kingstonarts.com.
Plympton: Tercentennial celebration, Upland Sportsman's Club, June 23, 11 a.m. Parade steps off from sportsman's club; 7-10 p.m. a concert and fireworks display to celebrate Plympton's 300th featuring music by Tex, Mad Dog and the Cat . 781-585-2700, Symphonyhollow@comcast.net.
GARDEN/HOUSE TOURS
Plymouth: Garden tour, The Evening Garden Club of Plymouth presents a self guided garden tour, June 23, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., rain or shine. Tour features 9 gardens, including 6 private gardens, the newly restored Hornblower Garden at Plimouth Plantation, the grounds of the Larches Inn and the Historic gardens of the Mayflower Society House. Other highlights include watercolor artists painting at easels in certain locations, a farmers market and vignettes designed by members of the club. Tickets $20, available at Carole's Flowers, 372 Court St., Plymouth, 508-747-3855, 508 -245 -0913.
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: Opening Day, Stephen's Field, Route 3A. June 21, 2:30 p.m. The Plymouth Farmer's Market Summer Solstice opening day kicks off the season's weekly market held Thursdays, 2:30-6:30 p.m. through Oct., featuring locally grown vegetables, fruits, herbs, eggs, cut flowers, cheeses, local lobsters and live music with Shelley Otis . June 28 and 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. Open through October.
LECTURES AND READINGS
Quincy: June lecture series, Adams National Historical Park, Carriage House, 135 Adams St. June 25-29, 10:30-11 a.m. The park's 60th anniversary celebration features coffee with local authors at 10:30 a.m. followed by lectures and book signings at 11 a.m. June 25, Charlotte Gordon , author of "Mistress Bradstreet." June 26, Alan R. Hoffman , author of "LaFayette in America in 1824 and 1825." June 27, Jack Larkin , author of "Where We Lived." June 28, Timothy Kenslea , author of "The Sedgwicks in Love," and June 29, Stephen Puleo , author of "Dark Tide: The Great Boston Molasses Flood of 1919." Free. 617-773-1177, nps.gov/adam.
Scituate: Authors visit, Front Street Book Shop, 165 Front St. June 22, 6 p.m. Jan Brogan signs her latest thriller, "Yesterday's Fatal." On June 28, 6 p.m. William Martin signs his latest book, "The Lost Constitution." Free. 781-545-5011, frontstreetbookshop.com.
FILMS
Cohasset: "Films on the Farm," Holly Hill Farm, 236 Jerusalem Road. June 27, opening night for series of films about food and agriculture screened outside on the side of the barn at Holly Hill Farm. "The Future of Food," explores the controversy and science behind genetically modified foods. Arrive early, bring a picnic, and check out this award winning documentary film. Free, but donations accepted to benefit the Friends of Holly Hill Farm, a non-profit education program. 781-383-1455, hollyhillfarmer@yahoo.com.
Plymouth: Independent Film Festival PIFF '07, 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: Thomas Crane Library, 40 Washington St. June 21, 7 p.m., "Mother of Mine," a Finnish film about one child's experience as one of the 70,000 Finnish children evacuated to Sweden during World War II. Free. 617-376-1301, thomascranelibrary.org.
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 9th annual golf tournament. Proceeds benefit NVNA programs that provide low cost healthcare to south shore residents. $185 per golfer. 781-610-1422, nvna.org.
Dedham: Comedy show, Dedham Community Theater, 580 High St., June 28, 8:30 p.m. Comedians Jon Fisch from "Last Comic Standing," Kelly MacFarland from NBC's "The Biggest Loser," Jim Colliton , Shane Mauss, and Robbie Printz perform stand-up comedy. Proceeds benefit Pan-Mass Challenge for the Jimmy Fund. $30. 781-367-8035, jonfisch.com.
Easton: Million Hole-in-One Shootout, Stonehill College, 320 Washington St. June 23-24, The annual fund-raiser for My Brother's Keeper offers participants a chance to win $1 million by shooting a hole-in-one. The Shootout gets underway with the first qualifying round June 22, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Shooters buy buckets of balls that they try to hit into a six-foot circle around a pin 125 yards from the tee. Anyone who makes a hole-in-one during the qualifying rounds automatically advances to the final round. Otherwise, they receive a token for each ball they put inside the circle and the tokens determine how many shots they get in the semi-final round. June 23, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. qualifying continues. In addition, a silent auction for sports tickets, sports memorabilia and golf equipment, a multi-media display of the competition, food and beverages will be available. The semi-final round on June 24, starts at 9 a.m. at Stonehill College. Participants get a shot for each token they collected in the qualifying rounds. The 25 competitors whose shots land closest to the pin on the Stonehill range advance to the final Shootout at 3 p.m. at the Easton Country Club. There the finalists get one chance to sink a hole-in-one on a 165-yard practice hole. Any competitor who shoots an ace automatically wins $1 million. There can be multiple million-dollar winners. If none sinks a hole-in-one, the finalist whose shot lands closest to the pin wins $2,500. The second closest ball wins $1,500 and the third closest will receive $1,000. Must be 18 years old or older and no professionals may compete. 866-465-6663, mybrotherskeeper.org.
Hingham: Golf tournament, South Shore Country Club, July 9, 1 p.m. shotgun start. The second annual "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 available. $125 for golf, $40 for non-golfers. 617-633-4130, 508-524-8284.
Plymouth: "Pilgrims of the Carribean!" Oceanside, 15 Winter St. June 24, 4-7 p.m. Pilgrim Hall Museum's annual summer party and auction. Tickets $65, $500 for table of ten. Proceeds benefit the museum. 508-746-1620, ext. 8.
Quincy: "Eat for the Environment Breakfast," Fox & Hound Restaurant, 123 Sea St. June 24, 9 a.m.-noon. The Quincy Environmental Network presents a hearty buffet of hot and cold breakfast items served with juice, coffee and tea. Proceeds benefit the groups' goal of protecting and promoting Quincy's environment. Tickets $25, seniors $20, children 10 and under free. 617-877-5975, QENet.org.
Scituate: Golf tournament, Widow's Walk Golf Course, Driftway . June 25. The third annual Melanie J. Powell Memorial Fund Golf Tournament held in memory of Powell , a 13-year-old killed by a drunk driver in 2003. Proceeds will support victims of drunk driving on the South Shore. $150 per golfer. 617-443-9933, ext. 355, melaniepowell.org.
Weymouth: Relay for Life, Weymouth High School track, 1 Wild Cat Way, June 22, 6 p.m. Live entertainment at 9 p.m. with the Mighty HouseRockers and guest artist Glen MacAuliffe , featuring tributes to the Blues Brothers and Jimmy Buffet, 9:30 p.m.-midnight.
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 three and one half 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 NSRWA. Reservations 781-834-7425.
Kingston: High Tide Pot Lucks at the Landing, Jones River Landing, 55 Landing Road. Fridays (when tide is high) at 6 p.m. through August. On June 22, the grill will be ready at 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 hp outboard motor and equipped with full tank of fuel, anchor, oars and life jackets. The boats hold 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/full day; $75/half day. 781-837-2322.
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., July 1-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: Paddlewheeler 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 1-hour-and-15-minute cruise. In addition, there are sunset cruises held nightly in July and August; Sunday brunch buffet cruise, July 1-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 June 28-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 in honor of Mayflower II. Proceeds benefit ongoing restoration of 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: Coast Guide. 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 throughout much of the property, is stocked with brook trout each spring. 508-644-5522, mass.gov/dcr/parks/southeast/free.
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 others animals. The museum, a center for the 7,000-acre Blue Hills Reservation, has 150 miles of trails and is managed by Massachusetts Audubon. Saturday and Sunday programs include: 11 a.m., "Nature Tales," a naturalist read 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 aged 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 re-creation 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 farm stand, 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. During 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 farm stand 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. MSSF 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.
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 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. June 22, 8:30 -10:30 p.m. "Summer Solstice Star Party," a family event featuring astronomer Jeff Lane . Program begins inside the Nature Center at 8:30, followed by a walk outdoors to observe the moon, deep sky objects, constellations and stars through big telescopes. Free, but donations accepted. Call 781-784-5691 if weather is questionable. The Moose Hill Art Gallery: Nature of Art . . . 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
Bridgewater: Music Together class, Bridgewater United Methodist Church, 35 School St. June 27, 10 a.m., "Old Colony Music Together" hosts free music demonstration class for parent/child music enrichment program for families with children ages up to 5. Participants receive free music CD. 508-222-3321, oldcolonymusictogether.com.
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. June 22-25, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. "Day Out With Thomas and Friends," features 25-minute ride with Thomas, meet Sir Topham Hatt , storytelling, and live music. 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. thomasandfriends.com, edaville.com.
Easton: Children's Museum at the Old Fire Station, 9 Sullivan Ave. Ages 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-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday. $6, younger than 1 free. 508-230-3789, childrensmuseumineaston.org.
Marshfield Hills: Children's art classes, The North River Arts Society, 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. Pre-season through June 30, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., July 1-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, teens, 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. June 30, noon-5 p.m. [SENSE]ation Day, a community celebration for children of all ages to participate in paper art workshops, demonstrations and performances inspired by the Pulp Function exhibition. Admission is "pay what you can." 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 teens. 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 .
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.
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. June 23, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. The 10th annual Pawtuxet Strawberry Thanksgiving. 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, 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% tax for MA 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. June 23, 5-7 p.m. opening reception in the Potter Gallery for "Artist in Residence: The Work of Elisabeth Weber-Fulop ," last private resident of the home. 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. June 22, 6:30 p.m., Connie Dilago will discuss Hopi and Navaho culture and her experiences living on a reservation for 10 years; $10. 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 discusses, "Fatal Forecast;" $10. "Coffee Hour Series" Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. June 26, Philip Jordan discusses the life of Benedict Arnold. 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.
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 second U.S. President John Adams and sixth U.S. 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 homes. Tour are 2 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, pre-registration 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. 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.
Hingham: Hingham Public Library, 66 Leavitt St., in Dolphin Gallery: Through June 28, "Beneath the Streets of Boston," exhibit realistic sepia-toned watercolors by Joe McKendry for his 2005 book, "Beneath the Streets of Boston: Building America's First Subway." The watercolor paintings resemble the archival photographs on which they are based and convey realistic views of the building of Boston's early public transit system. In Clemens Gallery: Through June 29, "Dualities," works by Anita Franks . Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday, 1-5 p.m. 781-741-1405, 781-837-8091, hinghamlibrary.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.
Hull: Oceanside 17 Studio & Gallery, 17 Rockland Circle. Through June 27, New works by Franny Andahazy . Tuesday-Sunday. Free. 781-773-1563.
Marion: Marion Art Center, 80 Pleasant St. June 22 through July 25. "Fiftieth Anniversary Invitational: Laura Anderson , Sarah Brown , Judy Carver , Nancy Mitton , Charles Parsons , Mary Ross , and Peter Stone . June 22, 6-8 p.m. opening reception. Free. 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.
Norwell: James Library and Center for Performing Arts, 24 West St. Through June 26, "Venice, a Timeless Wonder," exhibit features two floors of oil paintings and prints by Kevin M. O'Hare of East Bridgewater. Free. Tuesday-Friday 1-5 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.-1 p.m. 781-659-7100.
Plymouth: The Sparrow House Museum, 42 Summer St. June 30 through Aug. 31, exhibition of photographs by Mike Sleeper . June 29, 6-8:30 p.m. opening reception. Daily except Wednesday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.508-747-1240, sparrowhouse.com.
Weymouth: Dickinson Art Gallery, 1132 Main St. July 1 through Aug. 31, "Summer Celebration," multi-media 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.
Scituate: "Art's Alive weekend," Scituate Art Association, 124 Front St., June 23-24. En plein air painting. Artists will paint at outdoor easels around Scituate Harbor and the Driftway. 781-545-6150, Artistcolony.com.
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.
Kingston: Kingston Public Library, June 30, 10 a.m.-noon. Summer jewelry class taught by Pam Boutin-Coviello . Participants will create an anklet or bracelet. $4. To register, 781-585-0517, lisac@kingstonpubliclibrary.org.
Send items and photos to Pamela Teehan Miele, Globe South, The Boston Globe, 1165 Washington St., Hanover 02339, or Miele@globe.com. Include date, time, location, price, and phone. 
