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A “worm” moon will brighten the trails and paths during a Full Moon Hike led by Mass Audubon Education Coordinator Kim Snyder on Friday, March 14,from 7:30 to 9 p.m., at Tidmarsh Wildlife Sanctuary, 60 Beaver Dam Road. A worm moon presages the start of spring, as thawing soil gets loosened by those squirmy critters.
Snyder said the hike – which she’s led before – gives people the opportunity to get outdoors and experience nature’s sights, sounds, and scents under moonlight. It’s also low-impact exercise – a one-and-a-half to two-mile hike -while Snyder explains the natural history of the area.
The group will follow popular paths and more open trails in the sanctuary, mostly under open sky, making its way toward Beaver Dam Brook and through a meadow to an observation deck. Participants will be able to check out the full moon through a small telescope that Snyder will bring, and they’ll get to see the craters and topography of the moon not visible to the naked eye. That’s if the clouds stay away, of course.
Snyder said the mood of the group can vary “depending on the moon.” Some hikers tend to be excited, curious, and asking questions about the moon and the environment, while others remain quiet and attentive to the sights and sounds. Sometimes they might hear coyotes howling, but Snyder said they’ve never bothered anyone.
“There’s a resident owl who makes himself known,” she said, though he may not appear this close to the breeding season. She said the group will usually see some sort of wildlife, depending on the season.
Having led star-focused programs in the past, Snyder said she’s been learning more about the moon, which she finds “fascinating.”
“The thing about the full moon is there’s one only every 28 days,” she said.
If it’s too cloudy or the weather’s bad, the hike could be canceled or postponed. Attendees are advised to dress accordingly and wear sturdy shoes. They may bring a headlamp or other type of light but probably won’t need one because Snyder carries a powerful spotlight for safety. Plus – there’s the moonlight.
The cost is $20 for adult members of Mass Audubon, $24 for adult non-members, $10 for children (age 8 and older) who are members, and $12 for children who are non-members. Register for the hike and get directions to the sanctuary here.
Monday, March 10
“Mickey 17,” a sci-fi dark comedyfrom director Bong Joon-ho (his follow-up to “Parasite”)is showing at Plimoth Cinema at Plimoth Patuxet Museums, 137 Warren Ave. Set in the future, a disposable employee is sent on an expedition to colonize the ice world Niflheim and must die multiple times. “Anora” – which won five Academy Awards (including best picture and best actress) – returns through Thursday, March 14, when “I’m Still Here,” the Brazilian film that won the Oscar for best international picture, takes its place. Film 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.
Tuesday, March 11
Sustainable Plymouth and Mass Audubon will co-host a climate cafe at the IndieFerm brewery, 127 Camelot Drive, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Engage in judgment-free informal conversations to help understand climate change and its effects locally. All ages are welcome. Snacks are free, and drinks are available for purchase. For more information, email ksnyder@massaudubon.org or call 508-591-3756. Pre-registration is required. You can do so here.
Create Celtic knot art at an Inebri-arts-sponsored workshop at Speedwell Tavern, 47 Main St., from 7 to 9 p.m. In time for St. Patrick’s Day, the workshop will channel the Irish spirit with instructions and ink wash techniques for making your masterpiece. All materials will be provided. Tickets are $25.
Wednesday, March 12
The Plymouth Garden Club will host gardener, lecturer, and author Neal Sanders at 1 p.m. at the Chiltonville Congregational Church, 6 River St. Sanders will give a lecture called “Gardening is Murder from a Husband’s Point of View.” Sanders and his wife Betty are involved in creating gardens and manage a 75-plot community garden that produces enough vegetables to feed all its members and provides two carloads of food to local food banks weekly. It costs $5 to attend, and a traditional English tea will be served.
Thursday, March 13
The Spire Lobby Series presents Say Darling at 7:30 p.m., with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. Grammy-nominated singer Celia Woodsmith and guitarist Chris Hersch will be backed by a rhythm section and Scott Coulter on the Hammond B3. The band will play originals and classics inspired by Little Feat and the Tedeschi-Trucks Band. Tickets are $20 and you can get them here.
Friday, March 14
The Center for Active Living and Braver Angels will hold a debate at the Plymouth Public Library, 132 South St., in the Fehlow Meeting Room, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The topic is “Free Speech and Hate Speech in the U.S.” It’s planned as a grassroots forum where people can speak their mind and listen to others do the same. The focus is on the challenges and benefits of immigration in the United States. Registration is appreciated but not required. To register, contact Braver Angels representative Rick Frazier at rfrazier@braverangels.org for more information.
Comedian Lenny Clarke performs his stand-up at the Spire at 8 p.m., with doors opening at 7 p.m. Clarke is a Boston comedy scene OG. He also played Uncle Teddy on the Denis Leary series “Rescue Me.” Tickets are $27 and $30, and you can get them here.
Mass Audubon Education Coordinator Kim Snyder will lead a Full Moon Hike from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Tidmarsh Wildlife Sanctuary, 60 Beaver Dam Road. See the lead item in this column for more information.
Saturday, March 15
The Plymouth affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness sponsors a book talk by Dr. Christine M. Crawford, from 1 to 3 p.m., at the VFW, 22 Seven Hills Road. Crawford’s book, “You Are Not Alone for Parents and Caregivers,” aims to provide tools and strategies for families and caregivers of children and young people with mental illness. There will be a Q&A after the presentation, which is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, contact Laura Geigle at 508-333-6727.
Draw the Line, the “officially endorsed Aerosmith tribute show,” will play at the Spire at 8 p.m., with doors opening at 7 p.m. The band has been touring for more than 30 years, throughout the continental United States, Canada, Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and Europe. Tickets are $32.40 and $36. You can buy them here.
Sunday, March 16
The Irish Comedy Tour comes to Memorial Hall, 83 Court St., at 7 p.m., perfectly timed to kick off St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. The group says it takes “the party atmosphere of a Dublin pub and combines it with a boisterous, belly-laugh band of hooligans.” Its comedians and musicians – whose ancestors came from the Emerald Isle – include Detroit native Derek Richards, Ohio’s Michael Malone, Nova Scotia’s Damon Leibert, and Derrick Keane from Inchicore, Ireland. Tickets are $36 and $46 and you can get them here.
Tuesday, March 18
A discussion on the book “The Future of Alzheimer’s” with author Sharon Ricardi will take place from 2 to 3 p.m. in the Fehlow Meeting Room at the Plymouth Public Library, 132 South St. The book offers various perspectives on the disease and hopes for a cure. Attendees will receive a free copy of the book, which Ricardi will be happy to sign. Registration is encouraged. You can do so here
Thursday, March 20
In honor of Women’s History Month, join a book talk titled “Women’s History and the Imagination,” from 6 to 7:30 p.m., at the Plymouth Public Library, 132 South St. The talk, features three women authors – Dawn Tripp, Allegra Goodman, and Joan Wickersham – and is sponsored by the Plymouth Public Library Foundation and Book Love. The authors will share their insights into the power of storytelling, the women who inspire their writing, and how their works bring new perspectives to contemporary literature. The event is free, but registration is required. You can do so here.
Friday, March 21
Florida bluesman Selwyn Birchwood will perform at the Spire at 8 p.m. with doors opening at 7 p.m. Birchwood, a guitarist, lap steel player, songwriter, and singer, “sets a course for the future of the blues with his visionary, original music” according to his record label, Alligator Records. Birchwood calls his style “electric swamp funkin’ blues.” Tickets are $28.80 and $32, and you can get them here.
Saturday, March 22
The Knickerbocker All-Stars will perform at the Spire at 8 p.m., with doors opening at 7 p.m. The nine-piece group celebrates the ‘50s, ‘60s, and ‘70s rhythm & blues, jump blues, swing, blues and soul, which made the Knickerbocker Music Center in Rhode Island a mecca of dance music from its start in 1933. Tickets are $22.50 and $25. You can get them here.