Check in weekly for our updated list of events happening on Cape Cod, Nantucket, and Martha’s Vineyard. From concerts and festivals to lectures and community gatherings.
Summer Music and More Concert Series, Sundays at 4 PM through 9/20, CCMOA
Enjoy great local acts every Sunday afternoon. Your $24 ticket price includes Museum admission so you can explore the exhibits.
● Sun, 8/16 – Jenifer Jackson – Sultry, Melodic Soulful Sounds
● Sun, 8/23 – Jim Nosler & Friends – Iconic Texas Songwriters
● Sun, 8/30 – Ken Field Trio – Jazz, Brass Band
● Sun, 9/13 – Lighthouse Jazz Quintet – Jazz, Bebop, & American Songbook
● Sun, 9/20 – Songbirds of Cape Cod – Indie Singer Songwriter & Acoustic Folk
Summer Sounds Free Outdoor Concert at Aselton Park, every Tuesday night at 6 PM
● Tues, 8/18 – Summertown – classic rock, Americana, and contemporary favorites
● Tues, 8/25 – Conspiracy of Noize – R&B, Soul, Funk, & Blues Rock, w/ Gospel, Jazz, & Reggae
Falmouth Village Movies Under the Stars, Wednesdays, 7/15 – 8/19, Library Lawn
● Wed, 8/19 – 6 PM: Wall-E; 8 PM: Interstellar
Masphee Summer Movie Nights on the Green, Thursdays, 7/2 – 8/20, Bandstand – Movie nights are free, family-friendly and open to the public! There’s a beer garden for grown ups, and complimentary popcorn courtesy of Smith Family Popcorn.
● Thurs, 8/20: The Breakfast Club (7:45PM)
5/23 – 9/12, Eastham Painter’s Guild Fine Art Shows – The Eastham Painters Guild holds its Outdoor Fine Art shows from 9AM to 5PM on the lawn of the 1869 Schoolhouse Museum in Eastham, across from the Cape Cod Seashore Visitor Center. There is always something interesting and new at our shows. Please stop by to see the artwork and meet some of the artists. Bring home a memory of your Cape Cod experience or add to your collection of EPG artists. It’s the perfect activity to add to your list of things to do on Cape Cod! Click here for more information.
5/5 – 10/6, Eastham Painters Guild for Plein Air Painting – Members of the Eastham Painters Guild plein air paint weekly, 8 – 10:30am, on Tuesday mornings starting May 5 through October 6. All ages and ability levels are welcome to come paint with us! Click here for more information.
6/22 – 8/28, The American Journey: An America 250 Outdoor Exhibit, Church of the Transfiguration, Orleans – Mon – Sat (except Wed.) 10AM – 5PM, Sunday 11AM to 12 noon, Free Admission. As we honor the nation’s 250th anniversary, come visit this special historical exhibit on the Common of the Church of the Transfiguration. Meet the many brave, creative, and selfless heroes, known and unknown, who made this nation strong, prosperous, and rooted in Liberty. Free admission. Info: 508-240-2400 | artsempoweringlife.org
8/14, 7:30PM & 8/15, 3:30PM, Monteverdi’s 1610 Vespers of the Blessed Virgin, Church of the Transfiguration, Orleans – Experience this powerful and beautiful early Baroque work—revolutionary for its time, and very relevant today! Scored for seven solo singers, chorus, and period instruments including recorders, cornetti, theorbo, sackbuts, lute, chamber organ, and viola da gamba, it will be performed with period tuning in the stunning acoustic of the Church of the Transfiguration. Info: 508-240-2400 | artsempoweringlife.org (Free For Students & Youth)
8/15 & 8/16, 10AM, CraftFest Cotuit, Cotuit Federated Church – Over 100 vendors will be at this much loved annual craft festival, which is one of the Cape’s largest. The Fest will also feature music and refreshments will be available. For details and directions click here.
8/15, 10AM, 35th Annual Falmouth Walk, Town Hall Square, Falmouth – Not everyone can manage to get in on the Asics Falmouth Road Race, but the whole community is invited to share in the spirit of the weekend and help raise money for local nonprofits by participating in the Falmouth Walk. It’s a scenic 5K that happens the day before the race. You can take it at your own pace, and afterward there’ll be refreshments, a silent auction, and a great raffle. The proceeds benefit several Falmouth area non-profits. NO registrations will be accepted day-of; you must sign up in advance. Do that here.
8/15, Annual Youth Fishing Derby, Depot St, Harwich – Your kids (15 and under) can show off their fishing skills and win trophies at this fun annual competition! Lunch will be served. Hosted by Cape Cod Fish and Game. More info here.
8/16, Cape Cod Fashion Week’s Fashion Festival, Town Cove Tap House, Orleans – If you love fashion, don’t miss this day dedicated to uniquely Cape Cod art and fashion! Pop ups, live music, food trucks, beverages, and of course – fashion shows throughout the day featuring some of your favorite local designers and retailers. There’ll also be a silent auction to benefit the Homeless Prevention Council. For a list of all participating vendors and participants, and to bid in the silent auction, click here.
8/19, 7:30PM, Monica Berney Organ Concert, Church of the Transfiguration, Orleans – Monica Berney is one of the finest young organists on the scene today, known for her technical mastery, effortless musicality, and engaging stage presence. Don’t miss her summer concert on the surround-sound St. Cecilia organ featuring works by Bach, Brahms, Dvořák, Mozart, and Vierne. Info: 508-240-2400 | artsempoweringlife.org (Free for Students and youth 18 & under)
8/19, 6PM, 25th Orleans Block Party, Main Street – This annual street festival to celebrate community is hosted by the Town and the Orleans PD. Come enjoy antique and classic cars, food, music, and more! Main Street will close for the party. More details here.
8/21, 11AM, Storytime Friday, West Falmouth Library – Come for a special storytime Friday, August 21st at 11 a.m. at the library, featuring the newly released title The Outermost Mouse by Cape author Lauren Wolk (illustrated by Kristen Adam), followed by a book signing and sale in partnership with Eight Cousins Bookstore. This event has been rescheduled from June 19.
8/22 – 8/23, Nauset Summer Craft Festival, Nauset Regional Middle School – Come browse with more than 70 juried artisans and specialty food makers who are happy to help with your end-of-summer treasure hunts! Rain or shine, and well-behaved pets on leashes are welcome. More here.
8/22, 2PM, Reggae on 6A Block Party + Live Reggae Show, 41 MA-6A, Orleans – Hosted by Ember Gardens. An afternoon of live reggae, free BBQ, ice cream, local vendors & good vibes off of route 6A in Orleans. Right across from Stop & Shop. Celebrate summer on Cape Cod with live music from Toussaint Liberator and his 5-piece reggae band, free BBQ from Junior Bett’s BBQ, complimentary ice cream from Perry’s Last Stand, slushies from Squier’s Elixirs, local vendors, inflatable axe throwing, a free photo booth, outdoor games, and more. Click here for more information.
8/23 – 8/29, Dennis Festival Days – This is the Town of Dennis’s big bash to wrap up the season, and the celebration goes on all week long!
● The party starts with the Antique Car Parade on Sunday the 23rd
● Field Day (including the pie eating contest and cornhole tournament) is on Monday the 24th at Johnny Kelley Park
● There are two outdoor concerts planned during the week
● The big bash at West Dennis Beach featuring a beach party and fireworks is Saturday the 29th
Get the full schedule here.
8/29, 7:30PM, Triple Cortado in Concert, Performing Arts Center, Brewster – First Light – Strauss, Bach, Piazzolla & Berstein. An exquisite evening with Triple Cortado—pure, lyric beauty. Ahmed Alom, piano, Achilles Liarmakopoulos, trombone, Caleb Hudson, trumpet. “Unparalleled artistry and technical virtuosity, a breathtaking journey” ~ Nitzan Haroz, Principal Trombone, The Philadelphia Orchestra. Info: 508-240-2400 | artsempoweringlife.org (Free for Students and youth 18 & under)
8/29 & 8/30, 10AM, 14th Annual Kill Tide Arts Festival, Drummer Boy Park – An end of August tradition. Purchase a locally crafted summer memory from among over 100 vendors. Free to attend – rain or shine. More info is here.
8/30, 11AM, Indie Art by the Sea, Buzzards Bay Park – Over 100 vendors will be gathered for a free, fun, family friendly day. Browse jewelry, ceramics, woodworking, apparel, home décor, candles, photography, gourmet foods and more – plus food trucks will be on hand and you can wash it down with a locally crafted beverage. The view is great too! Details are here.
9/4 – 9/6, 24th By the Bay Labor Day Festival of the Arts, Drummer Boy Park – Craftspeople from all over the region will offer the perfect end of summer shopping opportunity. Admission is free; rain or shine. Get a list of artisans here.
9/5 – 9/6, Labor Day Craft Fest, John Simpkins Field, S. Yarmouth – Over 75 vendors will be on hand with jewelry, home décor, photography, candles, functional pieces, gifts, and sweet treats! Free to attend; rain or shine; well behaved leashed dogs are welcome. More info here.
9/5 – 9/6, 26th Annual Falmouth Rotary Craft Festival, Marine Park – A beautiful shopping weekend by the sea with crafters from all over the region, activities for the kids, and food grilled to order by Rotary members. Free admission. More here.
9/19, Cape Cod Canal Day, Buzzards Bay Park – One of the most anticipated events of the summer! Against the beautiful backdrop of the Cape Cod Canal, you’ll enjoy food trucks, vendors, live music, family activities, and a doggie costume parade! There’s a 5K road race to start the day, too. Rain date is Sunday, 9/20. Don’t miss it – details and directions are here.
9/26, 3:30PM, The Lute: A 400th Anniversary Tribute to John Dowland, Performing Arts Center, Brewster – Come to an extraordinary lute lecture-performance by Paul O’Dette, Professor of Lute and Director of Early Music at the Eastman School of Music and Artistic Co-Director of the Boston Early Music Festival. This afternoon will focus on the music of John Dowland, English Renaissance composer, lutenist, and singer, and the 400th anniversary of his death in 1626. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear Paul O’Dette, “the clearest case of genius ever to touch his instrument.” (Toronto Globe and Mail) Free admission for all. Info: 508-240-2400 | artsempoweringlife.org
9/26, 10/24, 11/21, 12/12, Boat America® Boating Safety Course – U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary – A new Massachusetts law is changing the way we boat. Under the Hanson–Milone Act, all Massachusetts motorboat operators must complete an approved boating safety course. Boaters born on or after January 1, 1989 must meet the requirement this year, while those born before that date have until April 1, 2028 to comply. The Nauset Flotilla of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary is offering the nationally recognized Boat America® Boating Safety Course, which meets the Massachusetts boating safety education requirement. Whether you’re a new boat owner or a seasoned skipper, Boat America® provides practical instruction in safe boat handling, navigation rules, required safety equipment, emergency procedures, and responsible boating. Classes are offered on September 26, October 24, November 21 and December 12 all held at the Orleans Police Department. The course fee is $45. You can register directly here. Safe boating begins with education. Join the Nauset Flotilla of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and be ready for your next day on the water.
9/26, 12PM, Cape Cod Doxie Day, Main Street, Barnstable Village (behind the courthouse) – Weiner dogs have their day during this annual celebration! All your favorite dachshund-themed events are back – including the Weenieton Waddle and Waggin’ Parade, the Doxie Dash, contests, prizes, and more. Free to attend – any proceeds raised during Doxie Day this year will benefit the Cape Cod Disaster Animal Response Team (CCDart) and Red’s Pet Pantry. Free and accessible for all. Details and directions are here.
9/27 – 9/30, Gregorian Chant Retreat: The Noble Chants of St. Michael & All Angels, Community of Jesus, Orleans – Gregorian chant has long been known to foster peace, health, vitality, and a closer connection to God. These retreats are for everyone—from scholars with years of experience to anyone who seeks the beauty and benefits of this ancient music. Join us as we explore the riches of this glorious tradition in the beauty of a monastery on Cape Cod. Info: 508-240-2400 | artsempoweringlife.org
