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The Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra, led by conductor Steven Karidoyanes, will launch the audience into outer space – from the moon to Jupiter and beyond – in a concert titled “Spaceship Earth” at 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 8 at Plymouth South High School, 490 Long Pond Road.
When Karidoyanes began leading the orchestra 32 years ago, he inherited the first annual family concert. But in the last few years, the family concert was rebranded “the concert for all ages.” That gives grownups a free pass to come for the music, without feeling the need for having a child in tow, Karidoyanes said.
“It’s a great entrée into the symphonic world,” he said. “If you’ve never been to a concert before, come to this.” Most of the pieces are short – between five and eight minutes – so if you don’t like one, you might enjoy the next one.
Karidoyanes said he’s always been drawn to anything relating to space and space exploration. Growing up, he watched “Star Trek” and all the “Star Wars” movies. He considers himself a “big kid” about anything space related.
“The idea is what we can do when we put our minds to it,” he said. Not just in the art world, but in the sciences.
The concert will focus on pieces evoking outer space and/or the planets, starting with the “Jupiter” from Gustav Holst’s orchestral suite “The Planets.” The audience will also hear songs from film – the score by Michael Giacchino for “Star Trek: Into Darkness,” and (of course) John Williams’s “Adventures on Earth” from “ET, the Extra Terrestrial.” Karidoyanes said he chose both pieces “because in both cases, the music and the stories involve curiosity and discovery” – whether about outer space or about “our spaceship, Earth.”
Highlighting the concert, local sixth-grader Annabelle Fuller will read the children’s book “The Astronaut with a Song for the Stars: The Story of Dr. Ellen Ochoa,” by Julia Finley Mosca. Karidoyanes wrote music to accompany the reading. He said he “patchwork quilt” songs from Beethoven’s “Moonlight Sonata,” Debussy’s “Clair de Lune,” and the first variation of Mozart’s “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star” – all very familiar tunes. As a visual accompaniment, the book’s illustrations, by Daniel Rieley, will be projected above the orchestra.
The book celebrates Dr. Ellen Ochoa, an astronaut, engineer, flutist, and former director of NASA’s Johnson Space Center. Ochoa, who lives in Idaho, sent a short 45-second video to greet the audience.
As a bonus, ticket holders can experience a pre-concert instrument demonstration with members of the orchestra starting at 2 p.m. in the Plymouth South High School cafeteria. People of all ages are welcome to “test drive” an instrument with musicians.
The orchestra, which partners with Orchestras Feeding America, is inviting audience members to bring non-perishable food items to donate to the South Shore Community Action Council’s Food Distribution Center.
“We’re trying to do as much good as we can with what we’ve got,” Karidoyanes said.
Tickets are $25 for adults, and $12 for children 12 and under. They are available here.
Monday, March 2
The 31st Annual Plymouth Rotary Auction kicked off Saturday, Feb. 28, and will continue until 8 p.m., Sunday, March 15. The auction helps the Plymouth Rotary Charitable Fund support worthwhile projects, local nonprofits, and Rotary International’s worldwide programs. Participants can register and bid on their choice from more than 250 items. There’s an array of categories, from gift cards for local restaurants, to dance classes, to an introductory flying lesson. To check out what’s offered or donate to the charitable fund, go here. Register and start bidding by clicking the “Bidder Log In” button.
“Epic: Elvis in Concert,” a documentary by Baz Luhrmann, is screening at Plimoth Cinema in the Plimoth Patuxet Museums, 137 Warren Ave. The documentary is a follow-up to Luhrmann’s 2022 biopic, “Elvis,” and is comprised of actual never seen footage of Elvis in concert. The “2026 Oscar Nominated Short Films” will continue screening at the cinema. Live action short films will screen at 2 p.m., documentary shorts at 4 p.m., and animated shorts at 7:15 p.m. in the Linn Theater. Show 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, March 3
Inebri-Art offers the opportunity to tap into creativity at its Life Drawing class at Vitamin Sea Brewing, 98 Water St., from 7 to 9 p.m. This is a supportive atmosphere for experienced and new artists to explore life drawing. Enjoy drawing with fellow artists, sip on craft beer, and find inspiration. The event is the first Tuesday of every month. Admission is $12.51 and tickets are available here.
Wednesday, March 4
Stretch and strengthen at a Pilates class taught by Eileen Paris, from 8:45 to 9:45 a.m. at the Plymouth Public Library, 132 South St. Meet at the back of the library to be escorted to the Fehlow Meeting Room. This weekly class is sponsored by the Plymouth Public Library Foundation, and a donation of $10 is suggested.
Thursday, March 5
Find out “What’s New at Living Observatory” during a free presentation from 5 to 6 p.m.at Wildlands Trust, 675 Long Pond Road. Founder and President Glorianna Davenport will discuss the observatory’s mission and goals. Brian Mayton will explain the uses of the web-based platform he developed for the observatory community, and Adrian Wiegman will discuss core learning initiatives. Registration is required, and attendance can be in person or online. Register here to attend in person, and here for online.
The abstract art show “Imagine That!” will hold its opening and reception from 6 to 8 p.m. at Plymouth Center for the Arts, 11 North St. Artists in this exhibit were “encouraged to experiment and push artistic boundaries by exploring alternative or even accidental elements of an image.” Entry to the reception is $20, and tickets are available here.
O’Neal Armstrong returns to the Spire to perform as part of the Spire’s Lobby Series, at 7:30 p.m. Local musicians and brothers, Rick and Charlie O’Neal, are bothself-taught guitarists who began at young age, and they’re joined by J.J. Armstrong on drums. The band’s music consists of blues, jazz, funk, and rock. Tickets are $17 here.
Friday, March 6
Spyro Gyra, together for more than 50 years, will take the stage at the Spire at 8 p.m. Over the years, the group has put out more than 30 albums, with some platinum and gold, and has performed all over the world. The band members continue to “maintain standards of excellence.” Tickets are $71.50 and $79, and available here.
Today is the deadline for local authors to submit applications to be part of the Third Annual Local Author Fair presented by the Plymouth Public Library, 132 South St. The fair will take place in April and is open to authors of reading material intended for adults. Applications for the fair are available at the main library’s reference desk, or the Manomet Branch Library, 12 Strand Ave., or online. Authors will be notified of acceptance by April 3, 2026. For questions about the fair, contact outreach@plymouth.ocln.org, or call the reference desk at (508) 830-4250, ext. 205.
Saturday, March 7
The annual Jordan Hospital Club’s “Polar Plunge” will take place at Nelson Park to raise money for the Jordan Hospital Club Cancer Center at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Plymouth. The plunge takes place at 12 noon, but sign-in and registration will start at 10:30 a.m., and there will be free food, coffee, and hot chocolate. Attendees can park for free at a lot on Water Street, and there will be free shuttle service to and from Nelson Park and the Water Street and Benny’s parking lots starting at 10 a.m. The festivities will include live music, costume judging, and photos with Jordan the Polar Bear. The suspense will build with a countdown to the plunge at 12 noon. At 12:30 p.m., an awards ceremony will be held at Plymouth Yacht Club, 34 Union St. All donors, plungers, families, and friends are welcome, and can enjoy a free lunch. There will also be a cash bar. To donate to the fundraiser, visit here.
The Plymouth Little League will host its silent auction gala, “The Field of Dreams Benefit,” at the Pavilion at Pinehills Golf Club, starting at 5:30 p.m. The community-driven fundraiser aims to celebrate youth sports, family, and hometown pride, while raising critical funds to enhance local baseball fields and player experiences. Proceeds will support field improvements, including plans to install field lights. The event will include the silent auction, a live auction, raffle, buffet, desserts, DJ, photo booth, and one-hour open bar. Tickets are $100 here.
Sunday, March 8
This is the last day to enter original photographs for the 16th Annual Fine Arts Photography Show at the Plymouth Center for the Arts, 11 North St. This is a non-themed, juried exhibition to begin in April, and there are several cash prizes. Find out more about the exhibition and guidelines for entering here.
It’s another Sunday Funday with the Shady Roosters sponsored by Independent Fermentations Brewing in the Spire’s lobby, from 2 to 5 p.m. The band will play a mix of rootsy rockabilly, blues, and country tunes. IndieFerm’s craft beer will be on tap as well as kombucha by the bottle, and a selection of wines and other beverages. Entry is $5, cash only, and tickets are sold at the door.
The Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra’s concert for all ages, “Spaceship Earth,” led by conductor Steven Karidoyanes, takes place at 3 p.m. at Plymouth South High School Performing Arts Center. See the lead item in this column for more information.
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 here.
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. The Salvation Army offers this free breakfast the second Wednesday of every month.
Thursday, March 12
Everclear, a leading alternative rock band formed in the 90’s, 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 the band’s 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
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.