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The Cape Cod Museum of Art offers performances that warm us all season long, with shows running from January through mid-April. Individual and season tickets are available – shows are $24 for non-members. Tickets include same-day museum admission. Order yours here.
April 12 – Natalia Bonfini Band
Upcoming Boat America Courses
Apr 18 – Orleans Police Station
May 2 – Harwich Cultural Center
May 9 – Wellfleet Adult Community Center
May 16 – Centerville Fire Station
Join the Cape Cod Chamber Orchestra for a dazzling array of classical music on the following Sundays at 3 pm.
May 3 – Sándor Szokolay’s powerful Violin Concerto and more at Pilgrim Congregational Church, Harwich Port
May 31 – Strings and piano highlight Brahms’ Piano Quintet at St. Christopher’s, Chatham
For tickets and more details, see www.capecodchamberorchestra.org
Thu, 4/23 – reflect on the enduring story of Noah’s Ark and what real-world experiences may have shaped it
4/11 & 4/12, Nature’s Song: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, BHS Performing Arts Center – The Cape Symphony’s next concert celebrates the sounds of the natural world, and, after an intermission, Vivaldi’s masterpiece, The Four Seasons. For tickets, click here.
4/12, 1PM, CC Wedding Showcase, Red Jacket Resort – Come get some expert advice from some local wedding professionals about planning your dream day. For a list of vendors and to register, click here.
4/12, 1PM, “Amelia Earhart: Pioneer in Innovation” by Sheryl Faye: a one-woman show, West Falmouth Library – $20 suggested donation per person. This event is intended for adult patrons but the entire family is welcome to join. Register at: http://westfalmouthlibrary.org/
4/12, 1PM, Amelia Earhart: Pioneer in Innovation, West Falmouth Library – She performs one woman shows around the world, and we are so happy to welcome the return of the talented Sheryl Faye, portraying Amelia Earhart! “Amelia Earhart: Pioneer in Innovation” will take place Sunday, April 12 at 1 p.m. $20 suggested donation; registration required. *This event is intended for adult patrons but the entire family is welcome to join.
4/14, 1:30PM, WFL Book Club discusses Buckeye by Patrick Ryan, West Falmouth Library – FREE. Register at: http://westfalmouthlibrary.org/
4/15, 6PM, Spring Wine Tasting: Wines of Northern Spain, West Falmouth Library – With sommelier Steve Bodell. Tickets are $45 each; $70 for a pair. Register at: http://westfalmouthlibrary.org/
4/18, 11AM-1PM, Painting with Tea, West Falmouth Library – A great multigenerational activity (if bringing a child, best for ages 7+). FREE. Register at: http://westfalmouthlibrary.org/
4/18, 10AM, Dennis Clean Up Day, Meet at the Johnny Kelley Recreation Area – Help beautify Dennis to get ready for the season. After a couple of hours of collecting litter and debris, the event transforms into a celebration of community, with free food, games, and prizes! Please RSVP here.
4/18 – 4/26, Chatham Earth Week 2026 – A diverse coalition of Chatham organizations will come together to celebrate Earth Week 2026 with a dynamic lineup of public events focused on environmental awareness, education, and community engagement. Coordinated through the Chatham Conservation Foundation (CCF), this year’s Earth Week highlights the power of collaboration, bringing together nonprofits, community groups, and regional experts to inspire stewardship of our fragile natural world. From April 18 through April 26, residents and visitors are invited to participate in guided walks, educational forums, film screenings, and hands-on activities designed to connect people with the environment and with each other. For a full schedule of events and additional information, please visit www.ccfinc.org/earthweek.
4/19, 1PM, Poetry Workshop, West Falmouth Library – Small group poetry workshop Sunday, April 19 1-3 p.m. with Jane Huffman, author of Public Abstract, winner of the 2023 American Poetry Review Honickman First Book Prize. Jane is a PhD student in literary arts and dissertation fellow at the University of Denver and has an MFA from the Iowa Writers’ Workshop. Her poetry has appeared in The New Yorker, The Nation, The Atlantic, The Los Angeles Review of Books, and elsewhere. Stay following the workshop for a reading and conversation at 3:30 p.m. Registration required for workshop only; reading and discussion no registration needed. Register at westfalmouthlibrary.org
4/21, 1PM-3PM, April Vacation – The Loop Troop, West Falmouth Library – Join other young makers working on their current knitting, crocheting, embroidery or felting projects! This is a social group, no formal instruction will be given. FREE. Register at: http://westfalmouthlibrary.org/
4/22, 2PM-4PM, April Vacation – On the Go, LEGO!, West Falmouth Library – Build and customize your own mini and travel friendly Lego kit! All supplies will be provided. FREE. Register at: http://westfalmouthlibrary.org/
4/23, 2PM-4PM, April Vacation – Junk Journal Cover Creations, West Falmouth Library – Design and decorate the cover of your very own journal. Come back Friday for a creative first entry! FREE. Register at: http://westfalmouthlibrary.org/
4/24, 10AM-3PM, April Vacation – Stuffy Sleepover, West Falmouth Library – Drop off your stuffy at the library where they will sleep over with Becky on watch. Tune into social media to see what they get themselves into! *Pick-up Saturday between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. FREE. Register at: http://westfalmouthlibrary.org/
4/24, 10AM-12PM, April Vacation – Silly Story Challenge, West Falmouth Library – This is a fun and simple writing challenge that will have us moving around the library searching for creative writing prompts. Bonus challenge: Can you make it rhyme? Please arrive as close to 10 a.m. so you don’t miss out! FREE. Register at: http://westfalmouthlibrary.org/
4/25, 10AM, Cape Cod Canal Clean-Up Day – Come help beautify one of our most treasured areas and get it ready for the season ahead. AmeriCorps Cape Cod and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will make sure you get bags, gloves, and refreshments – there will also be presentations from different local environmental organizations. Register here.
4/25, 10AM-3PM, April Vacation – Craft Closet Makerspace, West Falmouth Library – An open activity station stocked with various items from the craft closet to nurture imagination and creation. FREE. Register at: http://westfalmouthlibrary.org/
4/26, 3PM-5PM, Favorite Poem Project in partnership with Calliope Poetry, West Falmouth Library – Join us in hearing twenty community members from all walks of life share their favorite poem and what makes it special to them. FREE. Register at: http://westfalmouthlibrary.org/
4/26, 10AM, 3rd Annual CodCon, Margaritaville Resort, Hyannis – Spend a full day with vendors, artists, and industry guests at this 3rd annual event. Live gaming, panels & workshops, and a Cosplay contest will also be part of your day! Free, fun for all ages. Register here.
5/2, 10AM, Dennis May 5K, Mayflower Beach, Dennis – Walkers are also welcome at this annual event, which features an afterparty and awards ceremony at Chapin’s Bayside Restaurant. Medals to the top runners; kids and teens can enter too. Sign up here.
5/2, 3:30PM, God of Our Fathers: Mighty Miracles of the American Revolution, Performing Arts Center, Brewster – The raid on Fort Ticonderoga took place in the early morning on May 10, 1775. As the Colonists in Boston, under siege, needed the munitions there, Ethan Allen and Benedict Arnold and the New England militia breeched the fort at dawn and demanded surrender from Captain William DeLaPlace. He gave up his sword and the fort and the munitions to the rebels and not a single life was lost. Free admission for all! Info: 508-240-2400 | artsempoweringlife.org
5/3, 4PM, Talk with Author Peter Abrahams, West Falmouth Library – West Falmouth Library, in partnership with Eight Cousins Bookstore, presents author Peter Abrahams on Sunday, May 3 at 4 p.m. This talk features the newest title in his Chet & Bernie series (under the pen name of Spencer Quinn), Cat on a Hot Tin Woof, followed by a book sale and signing.
5/3, 3:30PM, Spring Hymn Sing!, Performing Arts Center, Brewster – Let’s celebrate Springtime together with a good old-fashioned hymn sing, including favorites like All Things Bright & Beautiful, This is My Father’s World, and Fairest Lord Jesus. Free for all and refreshments provided. Free admission for all! Info: 508-240-2400 | artsempoweringlife.org
5/5, 6:30PM, Cape Cod Athlete Mental Health Summit, Barnstable High School – Explore the mind-body connection with a panel of local experts in a discussion of important issues concerning athlete mental health and wellness. If you’re a current or former athlete, a coach, the parent or trainer of an athlete, a physical therapist or a medical provider, you may benefit. Free to attend; RSVP here.
5/9, 3:30PM, Prometheus: The Creation of Beethoven’s Eroica Symphony, Performing Arts Center, Brewster – Jan Swafford is an award-winning composer, writer, and musicologist whose works and writings have deeply shaped contemporary understanding of classical music. Free admission for all! Info: 508-240-2400 | artsempoweringlife.org
5/9, 8AM, Meghan’s Run 5K, Michael K. Aselton Memorial Park, Ocean Street, Hyannis – 5K. Walk run to help bolster the Meghan Constance Moore scholarship fund. For more information and to register, click here.
5/10, 3:30PM, Ken Cowan Organ Concert, St. Cecilia Organ, Church of the Transfiguration, Rock Harbor, Orleans – Do not miss this exquisite concert by organist and virtuoso Ken Cowan, Head of the Organ Program at Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music in Houston, Texas. The surround-sound St. Cecilia organ and “Mr. Cowan’s technical mastery, expressivity, musicality, and sheer brilliance….” (The American Organist) will excite and amaze you. Tickets: 508-240-2400 | artsempoweringlife.org (Free for Students & Youth)
5/15, 7:30PM, BYU A Cappella Groups: Noteworthy & Vocal Point, Performing Arts Center, Brewster – You won’t want to miss the fourteen young voices of the BYU a cappella groups Vocal Point and Noteworthy! They captivate audiences throughout the world with their stunning, high-energy performances and elaborate music videos. With a wide range of vocal possibilities these family-friendly crowd-pleasers have it all: rock, pop, country, jazz and R&B. Check them out on Youtube and bring the whole family! Tickets: 508-240-2400 | artsempoweringlife.org (Free for Students & Youth)
5/17, 4PM, Author Talk with Cape writer Jim Bowen, West Falmouth Library – Come Sunday, May 17 at 4 p.m. for an author talk at the library with Cape writer Jim Bowen, featuring the newly released title Cape Cod & The Islands Family Fun Guide followed by a book signing and sale in partnership with Eight Cousins Bookstore. This event is free. Register at westfalmouthlibrary.org
5/22 & 5/23, 7:30PM, Memorial Day Band Concert, Performing Arts Center, Brewster – This America 250 concert celebrates LIBERTY on Memorial Day weekend and honors all who gave the ultimate sacrifice in defense of these unalienable rights. Works by John Williams, Glenn Miller and John Philip Sousa. Info: 508-240-2400 | artsempoweringlife.org (Free for Students & Youth)
5/29 & 5/30, 7:30PM, J. S. Bach’s St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244, Church of the Transfiguration, Orleans – Gloriæ Dei Cantores and Creare Symphonia, under the direction of Richard K. Pugsley and joined by internationally acclaimed soloists, present Bach’s St. Matthew Passion, perhaps the greatest masterpiece in all of sacred music, written for solo voices, double choir and double orchestra. Come hear this work of supreme beauty and profound emotion—telling the story of Christ’s last days—in the stunning acoustic of the Church of the Transfiguration. Info: 508-240-2400 | artsempoweringlife.org (Free for Students & Youth)
6/5, 7:30PM, God of Our Fathers: Mighty Miracles of the American Revolution, Performing Arts Center, Brewster – America 250 Series, In Person & Livestreamed. This America 250 lecture celebrates God’s Providence during our nation’s fight for Independence, highlighting key moments of divine intervention that took place during the Revolutionary War. Free admission for all! Info: 508-240-2400 | artsempoweringlife.org
