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After surviving the Winter Storm Hernando, people can reward themselves during Local Eats Week, an annual event sponsored by the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce. The week of prix fixe or discounted offerings at restaurants and breweries began Friday, March 6, and continues through Friday, March 13.
“This is our spin on restaurant week,” said J.R. Perkins, director of marketing and events at the chamber. The purpose of the promotion is to entice people to go out and support local businesses.
“We talked to people in the industry, and this time of year is typically a bit slower than usual,” Perkins said. After the winter holidays and Valentine’s Day, the urge for going out seems to subside.
That’s why the chamber chose this time of year to encourage people to partake of the offerings from the local businesses that signed up. While Perkins said these restaurants were encouraged to set a prix fixe menu starting at $20.26 (in honor of the year), each venue could decide what to do for a discount or menu price.
Some of the businesses include Martini’s Bar & Grill, the Center for Active Living, The Speedwell Tavern, IndieFerm, Mayflower Brewing Company, Stuzzi Café and Sweet Shop, Plymouth Bay Winery, Mirbeau Inn & Spa, Mamma Mia’s, and Three V. More restaurants may have signed up since.
Whether indulging in a box of bonbons from Stuzzi Café, an “Around the World Beer Flight” from Mayflower Brewing, or an upscale meal from Mirbeau, there are plenty of unique food and drink options.
The chamber suggests calling for a reservation if the plan is to dine in. Check the website for information on the participating restaurants’ addresses, phone numbers, and menu offerings here.
Monday, March 9
Inebri-Art presents Plant Bingo from 6 to 9 p.m. at Vitamin Sea Brewing, 98 Water St. Enjoy a social evening of bingo with the chance to win plants or plant-related prizes while also enjoying food and beverages at the brewery. Don’t feel the pressure to know the Latin names of plants, but a little luck might help, if not a bit of horticulture knowledge. Tickets for the event are $39.19 and can be bought here.
“Dreams,” a steamy film about the secret affair between an American socialite, played by Jessica Chastain, and an undocumented Mexican ballet dancer, played by Isaac Hernandez, will be screening at Plimoth Cinema in the Plimoth Patuxet Museums, 137 Warren Ave. “Epic: Elvis in Concert,” a documentary by Baz Luhrmann, is also screening at the cinema. The documentary is a follow-up to Luhrmann’s 2022 biopic, “Elvis,” and is comprised of actual footage of Elvis in concert that was never seen. Show times are 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.
Wednesday, March 11
Once again, people 55 and older are welcome to enjoy a free Senior Breakfast from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the Plymouth Salvation Army, 52 Long Pond Road. It offers this free breakfast the second Wednesday of every month.
The Plymouth Garden Club will hold its monthly meeting at 1 p.m. at Chiltonville Church, 6 River St. The program will be “The Vernal Pool,” presented by Joy Marzolf. The presentation will reveal information about the animals, insects, and plant life in a vernal pool. Marzolf will share her knowledge about wildlife, photography, and nature. A traditional English tea will be served, and guests are welcome to attend for a $5 fee.
Thursday, March 12
Everclear, an alternative rock band popular in the ‘90s, will perform at Memorial Hall at 8 p.m. With 30 or more years of performing, the band’s founder, vocalist, and guitarist Art Alexakis is not slowing down. The band has 11 studio releases, including four certified gold or platinum. Some of its top 40 singles included: “Santa Monica,” “Father of Mine,” “I Will Buy You a New Life,” “Wonderful,” and “Everything to Everyone.” Tickets are $56 and $100, or $55 and $98 for Spectacle Live members. Purchase tickets here.
Friday, March 13
The Dr. Richard M. Shiff Forum will present The Story of the Harp from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in the Fehlow Meeting Room at the Plymouth Public Library, 132 South St. The program will cover the lever harp, a19th-century invention that combines elements of the ancient Irish and Scottish harps with the modern orchestral harp. The audience will go on a musical journey with performance, storytelling, and trivia. Stay afterwards for a Q&A. Registration is required, and can be done here.
Comedian Will Noonan will perform at the Spire at 8 p.m. Noonan was named “Boston’s Best Comedian” by The Improper Bostonian. He’s appeared at the Oddball Comedy Festival with Amy Schumer, Hannibal Buress, and Sarah Silverman, and he’s opened for Bill Burr. Andrew Della Volpe, another Boston-based comic, will also perform. Tickets are $26.65 and $29.15, and can be purchased here.
Saturday, March 14
The Annual Seed Swap takes place from 2 to 3 p.m. in the Fehlow Meeting Room at the Plymouth Public Library, 132 South St. The event aims to help local gardeners prepare for the gardening season. Attendees are invited to bring seeds they saved over the winter and take home an assortment of seeds – a variety of flower, vegetable, and herb seeds – provided by the library. The library will also have a helpful selection of gardening guides, books, and tools that patrons can check out. This is a drop-in event, so no registration is necessary.
The Plymouth Public Library Foundation invites the public to attend a Storybook Breakfast from 9 to 11 a.m. at Plymouth South High School, 490 Long Pond Road. Children’s librarians will share some of the favorite stories, and attendees can spend some time with life-sized costumed characters from the books. Look for Curious George, Elephant & Piggy, Corduroy, and Clifford, with Big Ryan also joining in the fun. The foundation will host a game of chance for guests, and there will be plenty of prizes, including the chance to win fun merch, tickets to local attractions, and more. All proceeds will support the free programming at the library for patrons of all ages. Space is limited, and the breakfast is first-come, first-served. Tickets are $10 for children, $20 for adults, and can be purchased here.
It’s opening day at Plimoth Patuxet Museums, 137 Warren Ave., and guests are invited to tour the historic sites from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit the Historic Patuxet Homesite, 17th-Century English Village, and Plimoth Grist Mill. (The Mayflower II is currently in Mystic, Conn., for maintenance until later in April, when it will return to the state pier.) There are several options for tickets, but since the Mayflower II is out of town, most visitors might opt for tickets to just the Historic Patuxet Homesite, 17th-Century English Village, and Craft Center, which are free to members, $35 for adults, $31.50 for seniors, and $20 for children. Or, guests might want to tour the Plimoth Grist Mill, where tickets are free to members, $11 for adults, $9 for seniors, and $8 for children. All ticket options are available here.
Sustainable Plymouth, in collaboration with Plymouth South High School Environmental Club, will host a Sports Equipment Swap from 9 to 11 a.m. in the gym at Plymouth South High School, 490 Long Pond Road. Sign up ahead of time here to bring your items to donate, swap, or sell. Alternatively, drop off used items to donate through Thursday, March 12, at a designated collection bin at Sprezzatura, 1 Main St. It’s up to the donor whether to charge money or swap with someone, and the owner must handle any labeling or money collection. Donors are urged to set reasonable prices for secondhand items. Any equipment that is not sold or swapped remains the owner’s responsibility to clear out at the end of the event. If equipment is left unclaimed, it will be donated to Southcoast Sport and Consignment in Wareham. Those who just want to shop without bringing anything to swap or sell are also welcome. Contact Melissa Burridge at sustainableplymouth@gmail.com with any questions.
Sunday, March 15
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by enjoying authentic Irish music performed by Aoife Clancy and Eddie Dillon from 4 to 6 p.m. at an Irish Evening at Plymouth Bay Winery, 114 Water St. Both artists are well-known for their musical talent and experience, and both have deep roots in Celtic music. Find delicious wines to sip as you enjoy the music. Tickets are $28.52, and can be reserved here.
The High Kings – The Rocky Road Tour will take the stage at Memorial Hall at 7 p.m. The High Kings is a leading folk group from Ireland that delivers Irish folklore and heritage at their shows. The show is a blend of the traditional with a modern edge to the music. Tickets are $47 and $91, or $45 and $89 for Spectacle Live members. They are available for purchase here.
Tuesday, March 17
The Tween Graphic Novel Club will meet from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Plymouth Public Library, 132 South St. The discussion will focus on the book, “Survival Scout: Lost in the Mountains,” by Maxwell Eaton. Along with the discussion, the meeting includes an activity and snack. Kids ages 9 through 12 are invited but must register here. The book is available to borrow from the circulation desk, so allow enough time to read it before the meeting. For more information, contact 508-830-4250, ext. 210.
Wednesday, March 18
Kids of all ages are invited to make “Paper People” in a crafty session from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in the Fehlow Meeting Room at the Plymouth Public Library, 132 South St. The library will use its dye cut machine to make paper people and paper clothing or accessories out of different kinds of paper. Attendees can bring paper from home – anything including wrapping paper, magazines, old greeting cards, or other interesting papers. Library staff will model using paper people to retell stories from books or folklore, or kids can act out stories of their own. This is a drop-in program.
The public is invited to a free presentation about the Cape Cod and Southeast Massachusetts Rabies Program and its success at managing raccoon rabies, at 3 p.m. at Wildlands Trust. Join Task Force Chair Zak Mertz and USDA Massachusetts Rabies Program Coordinators Brian Bjorklund and Alexis Sigillo to learn more about this program, and how raccoon rabies has been eliminated from Cape Cod. Registration is required for this presentation, and can be done here. Meet at the Conservation Barn at Davis-Douglas Farm, 675 Long Pond Road. If registration has closed, email events@wildlandstrust.org.
Saturday, March 21
The League of Women Voters of the Plymouth Area welcomes the public tolearn more about ranked choice voting from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Fehlow Meeting Room of the Plymouth Public Library, 132 South St. The event will include a short video, “Majority Rules 101,” to be followed by a discussion about ranked choice voting. No registration is required.