Sundays through 3/26, 11AM – 2PM, Winter Farmers Market, 225 Sandwich Rd in Falmouth – Sip and shop all winter with your local farmers and food artisans!
1/8 – 4/2, Sundays 3:30PM, Cape Cod Museum of Art Music & More Winter Concert Series – The Cape Cod Museum of Art is offering a respite from the winter blues every Sunday afternoon! Enjoy concerts that include all genres of music – Swing, Bluegrass, Dixieland Jazz, Celtic, and Classical – and all concerts are just $24 online or at the door. Reserve your seats in advance or buy a season pass here.
March 19 – We Are the Men, an eclectic mix of songs both contemporary and traditional
March 26 – Jenifer Jackson and Jon Notarthomas, originals plus Country and Latin covers from the 60s
April 2 – MusArt Interconnections with Anna Glig, new visual art influenced and inspired by a live performance of classical music
3/2 – 3/30, Movies on Main in March, Federated Church, Hyannis – Hyannis Film Festival presents its second consecutive late winter series of Movies on Main Street in Hyannis this March, featuring five vintage movie gems with themes of passion and obsession. Movies to be shown include the coming-of-age drama Breaking Away (1979); the electrifying Wild Rose (2018), the story of a Scottish woman’s passion for country music; the explosive and groundbreaking drama Boyz N the Hood (1991), the heartwarming story The Way (2018), about a grieving father’s pilgrimage to honor his son; and the acclaimed, mesmerizing thriller Day of the Jackal (1973), considered to be among the finest examples of directorial achievement. The five movies will be shown during March on Thursday nights at 7 pm in Friendship Hall at the Federated Church, on Main Street in the Historic East End of Hyannis. Discussion follows each movie; special guests may lead some. Click here for the schedule and to buy tickets. Advance tickets are $12 for each movie or $50 for the series, with advance purchase of both ticket levels online @ hyannisfilmfestival.eventbrite.com, or at the door. Students 18 and under are free with an ID. Time for a moderated discussion follows each showing.
3/17 – 3/25, Mary Poppins, Barnstable High School – Click here for times and to buy tickets. The show will be put on by the Barnstable High School Drama Club at the BHS Performing Arts Center.
3/22, 11AM, Tick Talk, “One Bite Can Change Your Life,” Barnstable Land Trust – Join Larry Dapsis, the Cape’s “Bug Guy,” from the Cape Cod Cooperative Extension for an educational and entertaining program that will review the life cycle and ecology of deer, dog and lone star ticks. A handout will be provided that covers all elements of personal protection. Free but registration here is required.
3/25, 3:30PM, Gloriæ Dei Cantores Lenten Concert: Renaissance Masters, Church of the Transfiguration – In-Person or via Livestream, embark on a joy-filled journey this Lent with Renaissance masters including Byrd, Palestrina, Tallis, and di Lasso, performed by the world-class choir Gloriæ Dei Cantores. Hear “expert renditions of Gregorian chant” (New York Times), the grace and beauty of Palestrina, hailed as the “Prince and Father of Music,” and the sweeping praises of ViaDonna’s Exultate Justi. Experience these sacred sounds at the Church of the Transfiguration in Orleans, MA, surrounded by frescoes, mosaics, glass, sculpture, and other works of art. FREE tickets for students and youth 18 & under. Tickets: 508-240-2400 | gdcchoir.org
3/25 & 3/26, 64th Home, Garden, & Lifestyle Show, Barnstable High School – The Hyannis Rotary Club is proud to present the 64th installment of this annual event – it’s a sure sign Spring is here! Registration is open now for vendors and any company who would like to set up a display. Register here, and for attendee tickets, click here. Save $4 per ticket when you buy online!
3/25, 8PM, Roomful of Blues, The Music Room – Roomful of Blues, the world-renowned, horn-powered, houserocking blues band, will perform live at The Music Room in West Yarmouth on Saturday, March 25, 2023. The band’s latest Alligator Records release is In A Roomful Of Blues. The Rhode Island-based group has been delighting audiences for over 50 years.The group has earned five Grammy Award nominations and a slew of other accolades, including seven Blues Music Awards. Ticket price: $45-$85. Click here for more information.
3/28, 5:30PM, Mind Over Money, Hyannis – This free workshop will cover why money so often intimidates us, and how you can change your relationship with money and take control of your finances. Through exercises, participants will decipher what money means to them, in order to feel control over money – and not the other way around. Time will be set aside for Q & A. Facilitated by WE CAN volunteer Tracey Brennan-Reale. To learn more: call 508-430-8111 or email [email protected]
4/1, 11AM, Easter Extravaganza, Mills River Rescue and Sanctuary – Join Mills River Rescue and Sanctuary and the Easter Bunny for an Easter adventure with the animals at the rescue. Walk the Bunny Trail through the farm and see the rescues in their beautiful Easter outfits. Please text or call for pricing and reservations: 508-367-4379. For more information, click here.
4/1 & 4/2, Passport to Australia, Barnstable High School Performing Arts Center – Travel to the land “down under” and revel in the Aboriginal art, performance, and culture that helped shape music throughout the world. Lauded Australian conductor Carolyn Watson and didgeridoo virtuoso William Barton grace the stage, making their Cape Symphony debuts for this bold, authentic, and provocative musical journey. Order your tickets here.
4/1, 10AM, Easter at the Park, Luke’s Love Boundless Playground – Join CapeFaith Church at Luke’s Love Boundless Playground for “Easter at the Park.” There will be gift bags, balloons, face painting, and a family photo op as well as a raffle for a prize basket! Click here for more information.
4/1, 10AM, Family Fun Fair, Orleans Elementary School – It’s back!! Come on April 1st for the Family Fun Fair at Orleans Elementary School! There will be kids activities, community resources, and a family dance party at 12pm! Free entry for all.
4/1, 10:30AM, Easter Egg Hunt, Cape Cod Mall (in Macy’s Women’s Court) – Bring an Easter basket, pick-up a clue list and follow this scavenger style hunt through the mall collecting eggs along the way! A $2.00 donation to Simon Youth Foundation is appreciated. Click here for more information.
4/1, 10AM, Mashpee Rec Easter Egg Hunt, Mashpee Community Park (Rain Date 4/2) – Come join Mashpee Recreation for their Annual Easter Egg Hunt! Bring your basket, gather eggs and have your photo taken with the Easter Bunny! For kids ages 2-10. More info here.
4/2, 3PM, Masterpieces at the Meetinghouse, South Harwich Meetinghouse – The Lighthouse Chamber Players, now in their 28th season of music on Cape Cod, return to the South Harwich Meetinghouse for our “Masterpieces at the Meetinghouse” 2023 Chamber Music Series. Join them on Sunday, April 2nd at 3:00 pm for an unforgettable afternoon of music! Come experience outstanding chamber music within our beautifully restored 1836 South Harwich Meetinghouse, proud recipient of the 2019 Massachusetts Historic Commission Preservation Award. The South Harwich Meetinghouse recreates the perfect setting for chamber music with historic lighting, unparalleled acoustics and candlelit ambience. Tickets are $25 & available at evenbrite.com & at the Door. The South Harwich Meetinghouse is located at 270 Chatham Rd, Harwich, MA 02645. For further information: www.southharwichmeetinghouse.com or call 508 364-5223.
4/2, 1PM, Easter Bunny Pictures With BFP Goats, Barnstable Farm & Pet – Join Barnstable Farm & Pet in welcoming our special friend, The Easter Bunn️y! The Easter Bunny will also have some BFP herd members in attendance to assist with making the cutest pictures possible! Save the date, all are welcome! Click here for more information.
4/3 – 12/30, Special Exhibit at the Sandwich Glass Museum: A Pinch of Salt – The Sandwich Glass Museum is proud to present its new exhibit, A Pinch of Salt, running Monday, April 3 2023 through Saturday, December 302023. Guest curator Maria Martell shares her extensive collective of vintage, “salts”, many of which were created at the Boston and Sandwich Glass Company in Sandwich, MA. Through the ages, salt was used for food preservation and as a commodity to trade. It is then not surprising that “salts”, small vessels used to contain the valuable mineral, were creatively fashioned and cherished items of daily use at the dining table well into the 20th century. Owning “salts” became a status symbol during the Middle Ages. During the Victorian Era salt shakers were invented, but due to salt clumping but did not become popular until later years. The Boston and Sandwich Glass Company and other companies created “salts” to appeal to consumers. A curator’s talk will be scheduled. This exhibit is free with general admission of $12 for adults, $11 for 65+ $2 for children 6-14, and free for ages 5 and under, group rates available. Call for further information 508.888.0251 or www.sandwichglassmuseum.org. 129 Main Street, Sandwich, MA, 02563.
4/5 – 6/11, Special Exhibit at the Sandwich Glass Museum: A Lifetime with Glass – Ed Branson – The Sandwich Glass Museum is proud to host one of the most influential contemporary glass artists of our time Ed Branson. The exhibit runs from Wednesday, April 5 through Sunday, June 11, for his upcoming exhibit, A Lifetime with Glass. Branson feels strongly connected to the museum because in his early days as a glass blowing artist, Ed found himself inspired by the historic Sandwich Glass on a visit to the Sandwich Glass Museum. His artistic approach is as follows: trust the glass, have fun, accept mistakes, study nature and search for beautiful forms and colors inherent in glass’ personality. Branson considers his career and life with glass as a rich one. In his words, “It has been educational, meaningful, difficult, surprising and beautiful.” Over the last 40 years, Ed feels that he has grown as an artist and feels humbled by the mystery, magic, history and energy of glass. Branson looks forward to sharing his lifelong experience with the lifelong characteristics of glass through his exhibition at the Sandwich Glass Museum, and the museum is honored to pay homage to this talented artist and his work. A free public artist talk and reception is scheduled on Saturday, April 22nd from 5-7pm. This exhibit is free with general admission of $12 for adults, $11 for 65+ $2 for children 6-14, and free for ages 5 and under, group rates available. Call for further information 508.888.0251 or www.sandwichglassmuseum.org
4/8, 11AM, Easter Egg Hunt, Kate Gould Park – Come find treats for girls and boys with Easter candy eggs – and among the candy eggs hidden in the park try to discover a prize egg and win an Easter basket filled with goodies! 10 and under. More info here.
4/8, 7:30PM & 4/9 3PM, Brass Ensemble Easter Concert, Church of the Transfiguration – In-Person & Livestreamed. Celebrate the glory of Easter with the sounds of heralding brass— From the brilliance of Renaissance composer, Giovanni Gabrieli, to the joy of George Frideric Handel, to the energy of 20th century composer, Anthony DiLorenzo. Performances by the Arts Empowering Life Brass Ensemble have received critical acclaim for having “thrilling detail and transparency… expertly performed” (Audiophile Audition); “resplendent with gorgeous sounds and the power of faith.”(Fanfare) Experience these works at the Church of the Transfiguration surrounded by frescoes, mosaics, glass, and sculpture. FREE tickets for students & youth 18 & under! Information & Tickets: 508-240-2400 | artsempoweringlife.org
4/8, 10AM, Yarmouth Rec Easter Egg Hunt, Flax Pond – For ages 2-8! Visit with the Easter Bunny, enjoy some crafts, and of course hunt for eggs. Pre-register here.
4/8 & 4/15, 10AM (Veterans) & 12PM (Kalmus), Veterans and Kalmus Beach Clean-up – The Cape Cod Maritime Museum is sponsoring this event. Come help clean up the beach -all trash collected will be used for an Earth Day Reduce, Reuse, Recycle project. For more information, click here.
4/15 – 4/21, April Vacation Week at the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History – The Cape Cod Museum of Natural History offers a special April school vacation week line-up of events, including guided family field walks, a “Reptiles Rock!” program, nature printing, their interactive science lab and an inflatable 44-foot Humpback Whale. Sign up at https://ccmnh.org/Events.
4/17, 7:30PM, An Evening with George Winston, Cultural Center of Cape Cod – Enjoy an evening with renowned acoustic pianist George Winston, who’ll bring to life many of his pieces, including some from his 16th album, “Night.” Whenever he visits the Cape, tickets sell very quickly – get yours early here. All of Mr. Winston’s performances are benefits – 100% of the proceeds from this special evening will be donated to the Yarmouth Food Pantry. Guests are also encouraged to bring items of non-perishable food to donate to the Pantry.
4/19, 11:15AM, Easter Egg Hunt, Pilgrim Congregational Church – Pilgrim Congregational Church will host a Community Easter Egg Hunt on Easter Sunday, April 19, at 11:15am on the front lawn of our location at 533 Route 28, Harwich Port. This is a rain-or-shine event, and everyone is welcome. Please contact the church at 508-432-1668 for more information.
4/27 – 5/1, Gregorian Chant Retreat: Chants of Easter, Church of the Transfiguration – Experience the Gregorian chants of the Easter season. Participate in singing the Liturgy of the Hours at the Church of the Transfiguration, a basilican-style church filled with frescoes, mosaics, glasswork, stone carvings, and other works of art by local and international artists. Surrounded by beauty, retreatants will study together and enjoy opportunities for refreshment at this monastery that overlooks Cape Cod Bay. Chant basics and history will be offered, and all meals and accommodations are included. For more information, click here.
4/29, 11AM, Healthy Kids Day, YMCA Cape Cod – A FREE day full of fun, learning, and laughter. Learn new healthy recipes, how to grow fresh vegetables, and many other hands-on activities, including camp games, bike safety, cooking demos, a bounce house, as well as information on children’s safety and wellness – and some great raffles! CCB-Media is happy to be co-sponsoring this event. Find out more here.
4/29, 9AM, Spring Fling Floral Market Fundraiser, Happy Hope Factory – Celebrate all things Spring with the Happy Hope Foundation this April, and help support its programs serving children. This April 29th, the Happy Hope Foundation invites you to its Spring Fling Floral Market Fundraiser at the Happy Hope Factory in Pocasset. Starting at 9am, shop the Floral Market for pre-made arrangements, floral sprigs, vases, and more! Add a colorful burst of Spring to your home while you shop for a good cause. All proceeds from the Spring Fling Floral Market will benefit the Happy Hope Foundation and its programs that serve children who have experienced a health or safety crisis. Mark your calendars for the Spring Fling Floral Market at the Happy Hope Factory, this April 29th from 9am-2pm. The Happy Hope Factory is located at 6 Benjamin Nye Circle in Pocasset. For more information, visit happyhopefactory.org!
4/30, 3PM, Toward the Sea, Pilgrim Congregational Church – Cape Cod Chamber Orchestra (CCCO), the Cape’s professional collaborative orchestra, closes its fifth season with “Toward the Sea,” a special program detailing the events of the Pilgrim’s journey and acknowledging indigenous people, on Sunday, April 30, 3 pm, featuring a pre-concert talk at 2:15 pm, at Pilgrim Congregational Church, 533 Main Street, Rt. 28, Harwich Port. A reception featuring Native American art from members of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe follows the concert with an opportunity to meet the guests and musicians. The orchestra is conducted by Music Director Matthew Scinto, and features CCCO’s flutist Zach Sheets and Charles Overton, harp. The program’s new work is the creation of CCCO Composer-in-Residence Cody Forrest. Tickets to Toward the Sea are $35 for general admission, all students (with valid ID) and children admitted for free. More information, the full season schedule, concert programs and tickets to all Season Five performances are available at capecodchamberorchestra.org, by calling 508-432-1668, or at each venue door by cash or credit card.
5/14, 7:30AM, Mother’s Day 10K, Bourne Scenic Park – This is a beautiful 10k run along the Cape Cod Canal, rain or shine. Click here for more information.
5/18, 5:30PM, Annual Cape Symphony Gala, Wequassett Resort and Golf Club – This year’s annual bash has been dubbed Crescendo 2023: An Evening of Joy. Enjoy performances by the Cape Symphony and the Cape Symphony Dance Company, live and silent auction items, and a fabulous cocktail party complete with gourmet tastings from the Cape’s renowned 5-star resort. Tickets will go on sale February 10! Keep an eye here to order yours.
6/22, The 3rd Annual Little Big Fishing Tournament, Baxter’s Fish ‘N Chips – The 3rd Annual Little Big Fishing Tournament will be held on Thursday, June 22, 2023 at Baxter’s Fish ‘N Chips, Hyannis. The Little Big Fishing Tournament is a one-day fundraising tournament to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cape Cod & the Islands (BBBS). The tournament is anticipating up to 35 fishing boats and more than 175 men, women and junior anglers to participate. The day will end with an award ceremony, raffle prize drawings, live auction, and food provided by Baxter’s Fish ‘N Chips. Click here for more information.
9/17, Second Summer Cycle, Multiple Start Locations – The Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the inaugural “Second Summer Cycle”, a premier charity ride on September 17th, 2023. Ride options will include a 30 mile Plus (30+ miles), Metric Century Plus (60+ miles), or Century route (100 miles), with starting locations in Mashpee, Sandwich and Orleans. All riders will finish Provincetown where they’ll be treated to an after-party with food, local brews and music. The ride will benefit 18 Cape Cod non-profit organizations serving thousands of Cape residents. All three routes will culminate at a shared finish line in Provincetown, where the Chamber will host a post-event celebration. Riders will receive $30 in vouchers, which they can use at the variety of food trucks on site. Craft beer will be available from Barnstable Brewing, along with limited edition Second Summer Cycle cans. For more information and to register, please visit SecondSummerCycle.com.