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Plymouth Pride, the local nonprofit that supports LGBTQIA+ culture,welcomes the community to take part in its annual Pride Festival on Sunday, June 29, at Nelson Memorial Park, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Last year’s festival drew a large, fun crowd to the North Plymouth waterfront.
“It’s a whole thing – six hours of entertainment,” said Nicole O’Brien, the organization’s president and one of its founders. She said the event keeps getting bigger each year, and this year, with over 90 vendors and at least six bands, will be no different.
“We’re very lucky to have some wonderful supporters,” said O’Brien, including Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts and Christ Church Parish in Plymouth.
The day will feature music, speakers, drag story time, vendors, helpful resources, and even Zumba. O’Brien said the event will start off with a Wampanoag land acknowledgment presented by Melissa Ferretti, and an interfaith blessing from Emily Bruce of the First Parish Church in Kingston.
The festival will also include a pet contest to determine the “Most Prideful Pet.”
For families with small children, the Nelson Park splash pad and playground will come in handy, along with the beach, of course. The drag story time will take place at the Plymouth Public Library’s booth. O’Brien said there will be “tons” of family-friendly booths, including Mass Audubon’s.
For participants over 21, Mayflower Brewing Company will host a beer garden. Food trucks will be on hand to offer carefully curated options, local LGBTQIA+ musical groups and solo acts will perform throughout the day.
The event is free, but O’Brien said Plymouth Pride always welcomes donations. (It’s also looking for candy donations for the Fourth of July parade.).
Parking at Nelson is limited, so seek other spots for your vehicle. You can find a map of parking lots here. Free See Plymouth electric shuttles will be making the rounds, too, bringing people back and forth from downtown.
To find out more about the festival, parking, how to volunteer, or be a vendor – go here.
Monday, June 16
“The Materialist,” a romantic comedy starring Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans, and Pablo Pascal, continues at Plimoth Cinema at Plimoth Patuxet Museums, 137 Warren Ave., through Thursday, June 19. The film follows a matchmaker whose business is complicated when she is caught between the “perfect match and her imperfect ex.” “The Life of Chuck,” starring Tom Hiddleston, is a science-fiction drama based on a novella written by Stephen King, also screens at the cinema through Thursday, June 19.Film times are 4:30 and 7 p.m., and tickets are $12.50, $11 with a club card, $10 for seniors or members, and $8.50 for seniors with a club card.
Kristy Woodson Harvey will present a book talk from 12:30 to 2 p.m. in the Fehlow Meeting Room at the Plymouth Public Library, 132 South St. The author and Jenna Paone will discuss Harvey’s new novel, “Beach House Rules.” The book describes a mother-daughter pair learning to lean on their community of women (a local “mommune”) as well as each other, after their world is turned upside down.
Tuesday, June 17
The Plymouth Public Library, 132 South St., will host the first of a three-part lecture series entitled “A Monument in the Making” by Rev. Dr. Robert Gomes, at 6:30 p.m. in the Fehlow Meeting Room. The lecture will honor and commemorate the four former slaves who founded Plymouth’s Parting Ways, a Revolutionary War-era settlement. The lecture series by Gomes is based on his Harvard University paper, and will highlight personal connections to Parting Ways, community engagement, and historic preservation ideas. Registration is not required.
Girls Night Out will take place from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Book Love, 7 Village Green South, in the Pinehills. There will be snacks and sips available, with catering by Jillian Rivers and a wine tasting by Scout and Cellar. Attendees are welcome to shop and chat on their night out. The cost is $27.76, and you can register here.
Wednesday, June 18
Today is the deadline to register for the non-juried show, “A Different Vision 2.0,” at the Plymouth Center for the Arts, 11 North St. The idea is to encourage more sensory- accessible art, giving audiences and artists ways to see, hear, smell, touch, interact with – and even manipulate – artworks. Register, or just find out more about the show, here.
Plymouth Pride will host an LGBTQIA+ social hour at Speedwell Tavern, 47 Main St., from 6 to 8 p.m. The social hour takes place at the tavern on the third Wednesday of every month.
Inebri-Art will present a Coastal Candle Workshop at Untold Brewing, 2 Loring Blvd., from 6 to 8 p.m. The workshop will giver patrons to make a custom gel candle with beach-inspired decorations. All materials will be provided, including high-quality gel wax, wicks, and a variety of coastal embellishments. Tickets are $39.19, and you can get them here.
Friday, June 20
The Dr. Richard M. Shiff Fund will present Hungrytown in concert in the Fehlow Meeting Room at the Plymouth Public Library, 132 South St., from 4 to 5 p.m. Hungrytown consists of the award-winning duo of Rebecca Hall and Ken Anderson, whose music features their trademark close harmony singing, along with intricate arrangements performed on a variety of instruments. The couple have toured worldwide and through “tireless devotion to many classic genres of music, have crafted Hungrytown into a true artistic hybrid.” Registration is required, and you can register here.
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member Jorma Kaukonen, with special guest John Hurlbut, will perform at the Spire at 8 p.m., with doors opening at 7. Kaukonen is a legend – one of the originators of the San Francisco psychedelic sound. He was a founding member of Jefferson Airplane and its offshoot, the still-touring Hot Tuna. Tickets are $64.30 and $71, and you can buy them here.
Fleetwood Mac tribute ban Tusk will perform at Memorial Hall at 8 p.m. The five-member group has been making music together for 25 years in various formats and – naturally – will cover the greatest hits of Fleetwood Mac. Tickets are $45.25 and $66, or $43.25 and $64 for Spectacle Live members. You can buy them here.
Saturday, June 21
The Wildlands Trust invites the public to a free Solstice Celebration at Davis-Douglas Farm, 675 Long Pond Road, from 12 noon to 4 p.m. This celebration of the longest day of the year will include a poetry reading by Plymouth’s Tzynya Pinchback and music from Drumming with Pride. There will also be games and crafts, such as cyanotype printing, nature stamping, and the construction of fairy and gnome homes. Also, there will be guided hikes on trails that the trust helped build. Food from The Filling Station and beverages from Second Wind Brewing will also be available. Find out more about the solstice celebration here.
It’s double dose of Fleetwood Mac music. Little Lies, an eight-piece Mac tribute band, will perform at 1620 Winery, 55 Cordage Park Circle, from 7 to 11 p.m. Hors d’oeuvres (included in the ticket price) will be served during the cocktail hour, and the winery’s cash bar will be open all night. Tickets are $49.87 and you can buy them here.
“Opus 25 – a PFC Journey” is the title of the Pilgrim Festival Chorus’s 25th anniversary concert, which starts at 7:30 p.m. at the Church of the Pilgrimage, 8 Town Square. Artistic director William B. Richter will conduct, accompanied by artistic director Elizabeth Chapman Reilly on piano. Tickets are $20 for adults, and admission is free for children ages 14 and under or for Card to Culture attendees. Tickets for this performance are available at the door, from chorus members, or you can get them here.
Celebrate Strawberry Thanksgiving at the Patuxet Homesite in Plimoth Patuxet Museums, 137 Warren Ave., from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wuttáhimneash is the Wampanoag word for strawberry, considered the first berry of the season and a sign of the start of summer. This educational event for all ages will demonstrate how Indigenous people of the Northeast have traditionally held ceremonies to give thanks in the early spring for the hope of a good growing season, and in the fall for a successful harvest. Attendance at the event is included with the Patuxet entrance price: $35 for adults; $31.50 for seniors; and $20 for children.
Guitarist Stanley Jordan will perform “Stanley Jordan Plays Jimi” at the Spire at 8 p.m., with doors opening at 7 p.m. Although his show is a tribute to Jimi Hendrix, Jordan explained, “This is my fantasy Jimi Hendrix concert if Jimi were still playing today. By re-imagining his music and channeling his persona, I try to bring that fantasy to life.” Jordan already has earned renown as a guitarist with a signature style, but said he always admired Hendrix. Tickets are $41.80 and $46, and you can get them here.
Sunday, June 22
“Opus 25 – a PFC Journey” featuring the Pilgrim Festival Chorus will perform at 4 p.m. at St. Bonaventure Parish, 803 State Road. The concert celebrates the 25th anniversary of the chorus, with artistic director William B. Richter conducting, and artistic director Elizabeth Chapman Reilly on piano. Tickets for the concert are $20 for adults, free for children under age 14 or for Culture Card members, and you can get them here, from a chorus member, or at the door.
“A Swingin’ Affair, an All-Star Tribute to Frank Sinatra,” will perform at the Spire at 3 p.m., with doors opening at 2 p.m. As part of the Spire’s Sunday Serenade – Matinees with Timeless Charm series, the show will feature 16 instrumentalists diving into the Great American Songbook, and exploring the legendary tunes of Sinatra, Dean Martin, Bobby Darin, and the timeless “Rat Pack.” Bandleader Steve Bass, frontman vocalist Donnie Norton, and special guest vocalists will bring the vibe of a big-band Sinatra concert. Attendees are welcome to dance to the music. The band supports middle and high school instrumental students with master classes led by top artists, preserving the living history of swing and jazz culture with today’s aspiring musicians. Tickets are $40 and $44, and you can buy them here.
Monday, June 23
Make your own piece of beach art with guidance by artists from Tides and Co! while sipping wine at Uva Wine Bar, 46 Main St. The workshop starts at 7 p.m., with doors opening at 6 p.m. The artists will help you create a painted beach scene which will be attached to a whitewashed wooden board and finished with a glaze. Tickets – which include the workshop and materials – are $49.87 and available here.
Tuesday, June 24
Kids, teens, and tweens can attend a virtual book talk titled “Living the Otter Life,” with author Katherine Applegate at Plymouth Public Library from 4 to 5 p.m. Applegate will talk to readers about her book in verse, “Odder,” inspired by the true story of a Monterey Bay Aquarium program that pairs orphaned otter pups with surrogate mothers. This event is virtual, and you can find the link for it here.
Wednesday, June 25
Project Arts kicks off its free summer concert series at Pilgrim Memorial State Park, 79 Water St., from 6:30 to 9 p.m., featuring local band Pickpockets. Bring your folding chairs and blankets to enjoy the show. Food trucks at the event will include Alden Parked, Plymouth Party, Artisan Pig, Dillon’s Local, and Loco Larry’s Tacos. There will be a 50-50 raffle and chances to win gift cards from local businesses that support the concerts. For more information, check the Project Arts website (which is still being fine-tuned) for upcoming shows, or visit their Facebook page.
Hello, it’s him! Todd Rundgren brings his “Still Me (Still We)” tour to Memorial Hall at 7:30p.m. Rundgren, a multi-talented songwriter, video pioneer, producer, recording artist, computer software developer, conceptualist, and interactive artist, started in Philadelphia with The Nazz, a ‘60s psychedelic group, but left for a solo career. He was lauded as “rock’s new wunderkind” by the press after releasing his double album, “Something/Anything?” on which he playing all the instruments, sang every vocal, and produced himself. Tickets are $55 and $143, or $54 and $141 for Spectacle Live members, and are available here.
Plymouth Pride Planning Meeting at Plymouth Public Library, 132 South St., at 7 p.m. The planning meetings take place every fourth Wednesday at the library, and all are invited to come and help plan different events that take place throughout the year. The meeting is open to the public, and the group needs to build a team keep events going strong.
Thursday, June 26
“A Different Vision 2.0,” the latest exhibit at Plymouth Center for the Arts, 11 North St., will hold an opening reception from 6 to 8 p.m. The reception is free and open to the public.
The Spire Lobby Series presents Boston-based singer/songwriter Les Sampou, performing at the Spire at 7:30 p.m., with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. Sampou has toured for decades and has appeared at the Montreal Jazz Festival, Toronto Blues Festival, SXSW, Kerrville (winning first prize for songwriting) and the Philadelphia Folk Festival. Her latest album is “I Like Your Vibe,” and features collaborative songs with writers from around the world. Tickets are $17 and available here.
Saturday, June 28
Mayflower Brewing Company will host a beer garden on the Village Green in the Pinehills from 2 to 8 p.m. Along with fresh beer, there will be live music by Chris Ferrante, food from Alden Park, and artisan pop-up shops. Well-behaved dogs on leashes with their owners are welcome. Well-behaved people are welcome, too. Check out the schedule here.
Sunday, June 29
The free Plymouth Pride Festival will take place at Nelson Memorial Park, 235 Water St., from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. See the lead item in this column for more details.