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Grace Junek, a seasoned dance and yoga teacher, will share her love of movement and music with “Sole to Soul,” a three-part movement series starting on Sunday, March 1, from 2 to 3 p.m. at Wildlands Trust, 675 Long Pond Road. The next two sessions will be on Sundays, March 8 and 15.
“Dance saved my life, and yoga healed it,” Junek says. Coming from a Portuguese Brazilian background, Junek grew up in a culture where people were always dancing. She lived in a culturally diverse neighborhood near New York City, where she and her friends were always planning for the next place to dance.
Now that she’s been teaching dance for 15 years, she said she understands it’s a process, so the three sessions will allow attendees to get comfortable with the steps and gain confidence in their movements. While Junek will be barefoot, shoes are optional. She suggests wearing comfortable clothing and coming “with an open heart.”
“We’ll warm up the body with basic step reviews,” she said. After warming up, Junek will guide the group to create a dance using the simple steps and beats. She creates a non-judgmental atmosphere, saying there are “no mistakes – only solos.”
She said the music will be uplifting.
“Where the soul comes into it is connecting with really conscious music that creates awareness, lifts your spirit and can put positive messages in your heart.”
Rather than thinking about what the songs mean, Junek suggests, “Get out of your head, get into your body.”
Dancing can be expressive and therapeutic, along with the obvious exercise benefits, such as releasing endorphins, which Junek calls “the body’s natural Prozac.” She says somatic movement is what helps you heal. During a dark time in her teens, she used music and dance to connect to emotion, finding songs could express the feelings she couldn’t.
“When you go through difficult stuff, not just trauma but even just the stressors of life – we hold that in our bodies,” she said. “If there’s no outlet, then at some point, that dis-ease becomes disease.”
The sessions will be at the Wildland Trust’s conservation barn at Davis-Douglas Farm, 675 Long Pond Road, on Sunday, March 1, March 8, and March 15. The three-session series is $60 for Trust members, and $75 for non-members. To register, visit here.
Monday, February 23
The “2026 Oscar Nominated Short Films” will be screening at Plimoth Cinema in the Plimoth Patuxet Museums, 137 Warren Ave. 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. “Wuthering Heights,” starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi as Catherine and Heathcliff in a film loosely based on the novel, will continue in the Maxwell theater at 2, 4:30, and 7 p.m. Both films will be shown through Thursday, Feb. 26. Tickets are $12.50, $11 with a club card, $10 for seniors or members, and $8.50 for seniors with a club card.
Tuesday, February 24
For believers and skeptics alike, the Plymouth Public Library, 132 South St., is presenting Ryan Lally: Mentalist and Magician from 6:30 to 7:30 in the Fehlow Meeting Room. The event will feature Lally’s mind-reading and sleight of hand. The performance depends on audience participation, as Lally performs close-up illusions in the crowd as well as full-stage mental feats. Registration is required here.
The Salvation Army of Plymouth, 52 Long Pond Road, is offering its Grab-n-Go dinner from the parking lot on the last Tuesday of every month, and all are welcome. Please wait in the car and the staff will deliver the free meals. Also, there is no eating on the property. For more information, contact Envoy Anne Rich at anne.rich@use.salvationarmy.org or visit here.
Wednesday, February 25
The Robert Cray Band will perform the “All Amped Up Tour 2026” at Memorial Hall at 7:30 p.m. Cray has performed or played in studios with blues, soul, and rock luminaries such as John Lee Hooker, Muddy Waters, B.B. King, Buddy Guy, Chuck Berry, Albert Collins, The Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, Tina Turner, and Stevie Ray Vaughan, among others. Tickets are $47 or $102; Spectacle Live members can get tickets for $45 or $100 here.
This is the last day for prospective art students to register for new workshops at Plymouth Center for the Arts, 11 North St. The sessions are scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 28. Check out the art center’s offerings here.
The Plymouth Center for the Arts is also calling for artists to submit their original abstract art for “Imagine That!” the center’s Abstracts Open Show, which will begin on Wednesday, March 4. Today is the deadline for submissions for this non-juried exhibition. Find out more here.
Thursday, February 26
Attend a Book Bedazzling event from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Book Love, 7 Village Green South, in the Pinehills. Get creative and bring your favorite book to “bedazzle” its cover with “gems,” which will be provided. Tickets are $33.01, and are available here.
Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt will be Together on Stage at Memorial Hall at 8 p.m. Famously from Texas, Lovett’s music combines country, swing, jazz, folk, gospel, and blues, and he is a skilled storyteller. Another “master lyricist and satirical storyteller,” Hiatt’s music features stories of redemption and relationships. Tickets are $67, $89, $111, $166, and $199, and are available here. Spectacle Live members get a $2 discount.
Enjoy sips and laughter with “Comedy Uncorked” at Plymouth Bay Winery, 114 Water St., from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Comedian Craig Murphy will be the show’s headliner. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and tickets are $28.52 – they’re available for purchase here.
Friday, February 27
Five O’ Clock Shadow, a Boston-based acapella group, will perform at the Spire at 8 p.m. The group stands out because of its innovative use of effects to help create the feel of a rock concert. The singers will perform their original songs as well as covers. Tickets are $32.80 and $36, and are available to purchase here.
“Midwinter Break,” starring Lesley Manville and Ciarán Hinds, will be screening at Plimoth Cinema in the Plimoth Patuxet Museums, 137 Warren Ave. The film follows a longtime couple on a holiday visit to Amsterdam where memories from the past are stirred up, and they find themselves at a relationship crossroad. 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.
Saturday, February 28
The Jordan Hospital Club will celebrate its 120th anniversary with its “Old Hollywood Evening” gala from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Plymouth Center for the Arts, 11 North St. Enjoy an uplifting evening of dining, entertainment, and community connection. Tickets are $100 each, and can be purchased here. The nonprofit club also welcomes sponsorship and donations. The proceeds from the gala will support the expansion of Beth Israel Deaconess-Plymouth Hospital’s emergency room.
The Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra, led by conductor Steven Karidoyanes will perform a Memorial Hall concert titled “It’s Tropical Rock” at 7:30 p.m. featuring the songs of Jimmy Buffett. The performance will feature special guests from Spot-On Entertainment: vocalists Travis Birch, Shaleah Adkisson, and Chris Blem, along with pianist John Boswell, under the creative direction of Scott Coulter. There will also be a bonus pre-concert cocktail hour in the Blue Room for an additional $25. Tickets for the concert are $35, $60, $70, and $150. Get tickets for the show here.
Sunday, March 1
Grace Junek will lead the first of a three-part movement series titled “Sole to Soul” at Wildlands Trust, 675 Long Pond Road. See the lead story in this column for more information.
A reprise of the Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra’s concert “It’s Tropical Rock” will take place at 3 p.m. at Memorial Hall. Tickets are $35, $60, $70, and $150, and can be purchased here.
The Spire’s Sunday Serenades: “Matinee Performances with Timeless Charm” presents the Rat Pack, featuring Michael Dutra at 3 p.m. The performance will take viewers “back” to the original Rat Pack comprised of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis, Jr. Dutra has been performing his tribute to Sinatra all over the United States, and he’s been hailed as one of the best interpreters of the “Chairman of the Board.” Tickets are $53.50 and $59, and can be purchased here.
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.
Friday, March 6
Spyro Gyra, a jazz band 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.
Saturday, March 7
The annual Jordan Hospital Club’s “Polar Plunge” will take place again 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, and are available 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.
Grace Junek leads the second session of a three-part movement series titled “Sole to Soul” at Wildlands Trust, 675 Long Pond Road. See the lead story in this column for more information.