1/12 thru 4/6, Sundays, 3:30PM, Music and More Winter Concert Series, CC Museum of Art – The winter outlook just got a little warmer – the CC Museum of Art has announced their Music and More Winter Concert Series for 2025! Spend Sunday afternoons enjoying some of your favorite local performers entertaining with a wide variety of genres. Tickets are $24 for non-members; get yours here. ● Sun, 1/12 – Peking and the Mystics – Vintage vocals from a talented quintet ● Sun, 1/19 – “Another Lady Sings The Blues” – Songs of Billie Holiday with Tish Adams ● Sun, 1/26 – Elizabeth Miya Jones – Cello ● Sun, 2/2 – Monica Rizzio with Brian Miller ● Sun, 2/9 – Lighthouse Jazz Quintet – Quintessential Jazz ● Sun, 2/16 – Dennis Flaherty & Friends in Dennis – Jazz from the Great American Songbook ● Sun, 2/23 – Fred Clayton Band – Blues ● Sun, 3/2 – Rose Clancy & Max Cohen – Music from the Celtic World ● Sun, 3/16 – The Kingfish – A Musical Mix that touches your soul ● Sun, 3/23 – “Music of the High Winds” – Chamber Music for Flute, Oboe & Clarinet ● Sun, 3/30 – 440 Gypsy Jazz – Toe-tappy, Snappy Hot Jazz ● Sun, 4/6 – The Songbirds of Cape Cod – Quartet of singer-songwriters
3/13, 6PM, UTC College and Career Fair, Upper Cape Tech – Area high school students and their parents are welcome to come meet with over 60 colleges, technical schools, and military representatives as well as over 30 career institutions. Students can explore post-secondary opportunities, admissions requirements and employment opportunities, and begin to plan their next chapter.
3/14 & 3/15, 7:30PM, Woodwind Ensemble Concert: The Season of Beauty, Church of the Transfiguration, Orleans – As spring begins to emerge, experience the sounds of a woodwind choir in concert at the “acoustical marvel” of the Church of the Transfiguration. Immerse yourself in the lush sounds of this unique ensemble as they present The Season of Beauty, featuring works by Hovhaness, Mozart, and Morricone’s beloved “Gabriel’s Oboe.” Tickets: 508-240-2400 | artsempoweringlife.org
3/15, 10AM, LETR Harwich Polar Plunge for Special Olympics, Red River Beach, Harwich – Come help empower the Cape’s Special Olympics athletes to keep striving for excellence by taking the plunge! Participation in Special Olympic programs supports lifelong friendships, encourages healthy competitive spirits, and celebrates inclusion. The top fundraising teams will win prizes! Registration is at 10, and the plunge happens at 11. Register or make a donation here.
3/15, 10AM, St. Paddy’s Polar Plunge, West Dennis Beach – This plunge benefits the Cape Cod Vets & Friends group. Support local veterans by taking the plunge or
cheering on those who do! There’ll be music, refreshments, and you can meet Lucky the Leprechaun. Find out more here.
cheering on those who do! There’ll be music, refreshments, and you can meet Lucky the Leprechaun. Find out more here.
3/15, 3:30PM, A Life in Art: Reflections with Nancy Burkert, Performing Arts Center, Brewster – Step into the world of acclaimed artist and illustrator Nancy Burkert, celebrated for her iconic illustrations in James and the Giant Peach and Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Burkert will share insights from her remarkable career, discussing the inspirations that shaped her life, the artistic process behind her celebrated works, and the stories interwoven with her art. This intimate talk offers a rare opportunity to explore the mind and heart of an artist whose work continues to enchant and inspire across generations. FREE | 508-240-2400 | artsempoweringlife.org
3/17 & 6/14, Boat America Course, Orleans Police Station – The “Boat America” boating safety courses are scheduled for the following Saturdays, from 9:00AM to 4:30PM at the Orleans Police Station 99 Eldredge Parkway Orleans. Learn all about: Legal Requirements of Boating, Nautical Rules of the Road, Boat & Paddlecraft Handling & Safety, Basic Navigation and Trailering. Fee: $45 for course materials. Registration required, email: [email protected]. Presented by the US Coast Guard Auxilary Nauset Flotilla 11-06.
3/21 @ 7:30PM & 3/22 @ 3:30PM, Gloriæ Dei Cantores & Creare Symphonia Concert: J. S. BACH, Church of the Transfiguration, Orleans – Celebrate J.S. Bach’s Birthday with a concert in the stunning acoustic of the Church of the Transfiguration. Featured works include Bach’s Piano Concerto in D minor, Violin Concerto in A minor & Brandenburg Concerto #3 & Singet dem Herrn. Tickets: 508-240-2400 | artsempoweringlife.org
3/29, 9AM, Master Gardeners Cape Cod Gardening Symposium, CC Regional Technical HS – The theme this year is “We Are Nature’s Best Hope.” This year’s keynote speaker is Doug Tallamy, Professor of Agriculture at the U. of Delaware and the author of works that are influencing how home gardeners shape their landscapes across the country. Along with other local experts, Doug will talk about what you can do to support the Cape’s ecology, where to source native plants, what to plant and what to watch out for in plants invasive to Cape Cod that have taken root. This is an invaluable opportunity to learn from the pros and help your garden thrive into this season and beyond. You must register in advance if you’d like to attend – do that here.
4/5, 9AM, Annual Hyannis Rotary Home, Garden, and Lifestyle Show, HYCC – A sure sign of Spring on the Cape! Enjoy a day of browsing vendors, gardening experts, and products that will help you get your home and yard ready for the season ahead. And while you’re at it, enjoy demonstrations, entertainment, food, raffles, and know you’re supporting the Hyannis Rotary Club and the work they do in our community! A one-day only, free event. Find out more here.
4/5, 7:30PM, Stephen Tharp Organ Concert, Church of the Transfiguration, Orleans – Hear guest organist Stephen Tharp in concert on the unique surround-sound St. Cecilia organ at the Church of the Transfiguration in Orleans. Tharp will perform Marcel Dupré’s entire Stations of the Cross: Le Chemin de la Croix, Op. 29, with poetry by Paul Claudel. Experience this moving work in the days leading up to Holy Week. Tharp has been hailed by the Diapason as being “the best organist in America”. The St. Cecilia organ, complete with 11,964 pipes and restored by Nelson Barden of Boston, is comprised of parts of twenty-seven different E. M. Skinner organs and is the only organ in the world with its particular surround-sound configuration. Tickets: 508-240-2400 | churchofthetransfiguration.org
4/5, 7:30PM, Dance Party: Silver Threads, A Linda Ronstadt Experience, Cultural Center – A high-energy, rockin’ tribute show full of Linda Ronstadt’s most-loved hits featuring Sara Sneed, a celebrated Cape Cod performer who received the award for Broadway World’s Boston Best Actress in a Drama for 2018 – and her friends. Tickets are $25 for members, $30 for non-members; get yours here.
4/12, 4PM, 7th Annual Adult Easter Egg Hunt for Katelynn’s Closet, Cape Cod Museum of Art – It’s back – this popular fundraiser allows you to buy an egg that might be your ticket to winning a fabulous festive gift basket. But this evening is about so much more – you’ll also enjoy hors d’oeuvres, a candy “bar”, raffles and a silent auction – and the proceeds go to Katelynn’s Closet, the nonprofit dedicated to the memory of 9-year old Katelynn Bearse that provides new clothing, footwear and essential items to children entering foster care. Don’t miss out on a fun night for a great cause; get your tickets here.
4/12, 1PM – 3PM, Free Kayak & Paddle Craft Class, Orleans Police Department – Presented by the US Coast Guard Auxiliary. Nauset Flotilla of the US Coast Guard Auxiliary is pleased to offer this FREE course specializing in paddlecraft safety and handling. This course is about 2 hours for all ages and abilities. It will be held at the Orleans Police Department from 1PM to 3PM. Paddlecraft are the fastest growing water sport and thus also contributes to the most accidents, so we encourage all to attend.
4/13, 1PM, 2025 Wedding Showcase, Red Jacket Resort – If there’s a wedding in your future, come meet a variety of local vendors who will help you plan the perfect day. DJ’s, florists, bakers, photographers – they’ll all be represented, and in addition, you can sample wedding desserts and hors d’oeuvres, all against a gorgeous beach backdrop at a beautiful wedding venue. Free to attend – register here.
4/19, 10AM, Cape Cod Canal Cleanup, Herring Run Recreation Area, Bourne – Celebrate Earth Day by making the Canal beautiful – then enjoy refreshments and family-friendly exhibits and activities. Rain or shine, all materials are provided. Please register here.
