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“Stand Up for Hope – A Comedy Night for Nathan” a fundraiser for two-year-old cancer patient Nathan Drifmeyer, will be 6 to 10 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 7 at the Hotel 1620 Plymouth Harbor, 180 Water St. The event aims to provide financial support for Nathan’s family.
Nathan’s aunt, Sheree Wordell, organized the fundraiser.
“The last thing you want to hear about your child is that they have cancer,” Wordell said.
The Drifmeyers got news in June Nathan was diagnosed with stage 3 Wilms Tumor cancer. Nathan is receiving chemotherapy at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and is staying at Boston Children’s Hospital.
Wordell, also a mother of two young children, said she hopes the fundraiser will enable family to spend more time with Nathan. His mother, Louise is working reduced hours, and his father, Joey is staying at home.
“What will help Nathan heal as well as he can is having the security of both of his parents with him while he’s going through this,” Wordell said.
Nathan’s kidney was removed in August 2025 and his treatment – including radiation and chemotherapy – is expected to end in February.
Proceeds from the $75 tickets will go to the family. Attendees will get to see a show with three comedians – John Turco, Jessie Casciano, and Steve Bjork — doing standup. Each ticket includes the show, a drink ticket, a cash bar, bites served through the night, dessert from Crumbl Cookies, a silent auction, and raffle prizes.
“We are definitely feeling the love from the community to make this happen,” Wordell said, because everything was donated.
Attendees can bid at silent auction Prizes for a weekend at a Cape Cod Airbnb, and raffle prizes include gift certificates from local restaurants, creations by local artists, and passes to Heritage Museums in Sandwich.
Despite going through so much, so young, Wordell said that Nathan is always smiling – and for him, this is normal.
“It’s crazy what, even at two years old, you can adapt to,” she said.
Tickets are available here.
Monday, January 26
”Hamnet” is showing at Plimoth Cinema
“Hamnet,” a historical drama starring Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal, continues screening at the Plimoth Cinema at Plimoth Patuxet Museums, 137 Warren Ave. The film is about how the young William Shakespeare (Mescal) and his wife, Agnes Hathaway (Buckley), dealt with the death of their 11-year-old son. It recently won two Golden Globe awards for best motion picture-drama and best actress. “Choral,” starring Ralph Fiennes, will continue screening at the cinema. Film times are 2, 4:30, and 7 p.m. Tickets are $12.50, $11 with a club card, $10 for seniors or members, and $8.50 for seniors with a club card.
Tuesday, January 27
The Salvation Army of Plymouth, 52 Long Pond Road, will provide a free Grab-n-Go Community Dinner from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in the parking lot. The meal is regularly offered on the last Tuesday of every month. The Salvation Army asks people to stay in their cars and wait for someone to bring food to them. Contact Envoy Anne Rich at anne.rich@use.salvationarmy.org with questions, or visit salvationarmyma.org/plymouth for more information.
Join bestselling author Jenna Blum in conversation with Jenna Paone from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Book Love, 7 Village Green South in the Pinehills. The two “Jennas” will discuss Blum’s latest novel, “Kill Your Darlings.” The evening will begin with a 30-minute talk, followed by an audience Q&A and book signing. Tickets are $6.76, and are available here.
Wednesday, January 28
Roman Rudnytsky, an American concert pianist of Ukrainian background, will perform from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Fehlow Meeting Room at the Plymouth Public Library, 132 South St. Rudnytsky graduated from the Juilliard School in New York City, and has performed concerts in 100 countries, played on multiple ocean cruises, as well as being a soloist with orchestras worldwide and winning prizes internationally. He was a music and piano professor at the Dana School of Music in Youngstown (Ohio) State University for many years until retiring. This event is offered by the Dr. Richard M. Shiff Forum. Register here.
Untold Brewing, 2 Loring Blvd., is hosting a Sourdough Workshop for Beginners from 6 to 9 p.m. The workshop includes step-by-step instructions on how to make sourdough bread, and you’ll receive one free Untold beverage, as well as a tasting of different sourdough breads. Attendees can take home the loaf they’ve prepared for baking, along with a starter kit and beginner’s manual. Those who take the class get access to a private Facebook community for support and sharing about making sourdough bread, to continue the baking journey. Tickets are $99, and can be purchased here.
Independent Fermentations, 127 Camelot Drive, offers its Homebrew 101 Class from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The class introduces home brewing, with information on a combination of brewing techniques, and developing recipes. Of course, attendees will try some samples. The class is $35. Sign up by emailing indiefermsupply@gmail.com.
Thursday, January 29
Uva Wine Bar, 46 Main St., will hold an event, “Sip, Set & Manifest 2026,” from 6:30 to 9 p.m. It’s a chance to enjoy a charcuterie board and glass of prosecco. The evening will begin with a guided, goal-setting discussion led by host April Proctor, followed by open time to enjoy three curated experiences: vision board creation, writing a letter to your future self, and optional mini tarot readings (which are $10 each). Attendees will also be entered in a raffle to win a curated basket worth $150. Tickets for the evening are $47.50, and can be purchased here.
Friday, January 30
Sharpen your political communication skills at a “Braver Angels: Depolarizing Within” workshop from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Plymouth Public Library, 132 South St. The workshop is designed to help participants recognize and manage their reactions in such conversations, and learn practical ways to engage with others respectfully, even while disagreeing. For more information, email rfrazier@braverangels.org.
Dan Tyminski will bring his solo bluegrass show to the Spire at 8 p.m. Tyminski, with 30 years in the music business, is a 14-time Grammy winner, and worked with Alison Kraus and Union Station as well as numerous other artists. Along with his Grammy wins, Tyminski was honored four times as Male Vocalist of the Year by the International Bluegrass Music Association. Tickets are $53.50 and $59, and you can buy them here.
The Dr. Richard M. Shiff Forum presents “Piano Men: Billy Joel and Elton John,” from 4 to 5 p.m. in the Fehlow Meeting Room at the Plymouth Public Library, 132 South St. Pianist and vocalist Jay Daniels will give this tribute to two of the greats, including some favorite songs like “Piano Man,” “Your Song,” and “Rocket Man.” Registration is required, and you can do so here.
Saturday, January 31
Learn how to make cheate bread from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at a workshop at Plimoth Patuxet Museums, 137 Warren Ave. This whole grain bread was a staple of the Pilgrims’ diet. Attendees will take part in mixing, kneading, and baking the bread in a wood-fired oven. Tickets are $63.99 for members, $79.94 for non-members, and are available here.
Sunday, February 1
Wildlands Trust, 675 Long Pond Road, will hold a two-mile Full Moon hike from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., led by Skip Stuck and Programming Coordinator Amy Burt. The hike will take the green trail out to the beech tree and back for a hilly, forested hike with open sections to allow seeing the moon on a clear night. Afterwards, hikers may enjoy hot chocolate while gazing at the moon over Davis-Douglas Farm. This is not a beginner’s hike – attendees should bring a headlamp or flashlight and appropriate shoes and clothing. The hike is weather-dependent, and cancelations will be announced online, while registered attendees are notified by email. Tickets are $5 for Trust members, $10 for non-members, and are available here.
Monday, February 2
The Plymouth Public Library, 132 South St., begins accepting submissions today from local published authors for the Third Annual Local Author Fair to be held on Saturday, May 30. The fair will showcase the talents of local authors of material for older readers. At the fair, authors will be able to engage directly with readers, promote their work, and participate in short readings. Applications are available at the reference desk in the library or at the Manomet Branch. You can also download applications online. The deadline for submissions is Friday, March 6. For questions about the fair, contact outreach@plymouth.ocln.org, or call the reference desk at 508- 830-4250, ext. 205.
Friday, February 6
Manomet Conservation Sciences, 125 Manomet Point Road, invites birders to join February’s First Friday Bird Walk, from 9 to 10 a.m. Director of Landbird Conservation Evan Dalton will lead the monthly bird walk. Hikers will see the nature trail, a wildlife viewing blind, and views of Cape Cod Bay, while birding along the way. Bring binoculars and water. Registration is required here.
Enjoy more birdwatching (or bird listening) at an evening Family Owl Prowl at Tidmarsh Wildlife Sanctuary, 60 Beaver Dam Road, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. An experienced birder and naturalist will guide the group to listen for the calls of owls, including Great Horned Owls and Eastern Screech Owls. Guides will point out other sights and sounds of nature during the walk, which will be less than 1.5 miles at a slow to moderate pace. Bring water and binoculars. Attendees will meet at the main parking lot. The cost is $14 for adult members, $10 for child members, $18 for adult nonmembers, and $14 for child nonmembers. You can register for the hike here. Contact 508-927-1200 or southeast@massaudubon.org with any questions.
Friday, February 6
Boston-based comedian Rafi Gonzalez will perform at the Spire at 8 p.m., along with comics Alex Giampapa and Justin George. Originally from Puerto Rico, Gonzalez started out as lead singer in a nationally touring rock band, but in 2015 he changed focus to comedy. Along with other awards and recognition, Gonzalez was voted “Comedian of the Year” in 2024 at the Boston Comedy Choice Awards. Comedians Alex Giampapa and Justin George will also perform. Tickets are $31.15 and $34.15, and are available here.
Saturday, February 7
Attend a fundraiser for a good cause at “Stand Up for Hope – A Night of Comedy for Nathan,” a two-year-old with stager 3 Wilms Tumor cancer, from 6 to 10 p.m. at Hotel 1620 Plymouth Harbor. See the lead item in this column for more information.