Calendar

Throughout the Summer

Sunday
Brewster Town Band - Drummer Boy Park, Rte. 6A, Brewster. Variety of fun, toe-tapping music. Bring a picnic and a blanket. 6 pm

Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Outdoor Animal Story Times - Burgess Museum, Water St., Sandwich Village. Join a naturalist for a lively tale of Peter Rabbit and friends and meet one of the animals featured. For families with children 3 and up. Free/members, $1/non-members. 10:30 am 508-888-6870

Monday
Dennis Town Band Concert - Dennis Village Green Gazebo, Rte. 6A, Dennis. Bring a picnic, blanket, and chairs and listen to some good old-fashioned music. 7:30 pm

Monday
Greater Tuna - Academy of Performing Arts, 120 Main St., Orleans. $20. 8 pm. 508-255-3075, www.apa1.org

Tuesday
Harwich Town Band - Band shell at Brooks Park, Oak St., Harwich. Music and fun. Be sure to bring blankets and a picnic. 7 pm

Wednesday
Music on the Green - Hyannis Village Green, Main St., Hyannis. After dinner come on down and enjoy music on the Green. Don’t forget your blanket and chair. 7:30 pm

Movies Under The Stars - Peg Noonan Park, Main St., Falmouth Village. Family oriented movies on a large outdoor screen beginning at dusk. Bring blankets and chairs! Free. 508-548-9888, www.falmouthvillageassociation.com

Thursday
Sandwich Town Band - Gazebo behind Henry T. Wing School or indoors if raining. Water St., Sandwich. 7:30 pm

Falmouth Town Band Concerts - Band shell at Marine Park, Scranton Ave., Falmouth. Come enjoy an evening concert featuring Falmouth town band. Free. 8 pm-9:30 pm

Thurs-Sun
Cape Cod Winery Wine Tastings - Cape Cod Winery, 681 Sandwich Rd., East Falmouth. 11 am-4 pm. 508-457-5592, www.capecodwinery.com

First Thursday of Month
Artscape - Main St., Hyannis. Open house at a variety of art galleries in town, discounts at participating restaurants. 5 pm-8 pm. 508-775-7982, www.hyannismainstreet.com

Friday
Chatham Town Band - Whit Tileston Band Stand at Kate Gould Park, off Main St., Chatham. 8 pm. Be sure to get there early and mark your spot with a colorful blanket.

Critter Capers - Green Briar Nature Center, 7 Discovery Hill Rd, (off Rte. 6A), East Sandwich. A half-hour visit with a naturalist and a resident animal. Children 2 and up learn about life cycles, habits, and habitats. Free members/$1 non-members. 10:30 am. 508-888-6870

June

June 11-July 12
La Cage Aux Folles - Academy of Performing Arts, 120 Main St., Orleans Tickets $20. Thurs.- Sun. 8 pm. 508-255-3075, www.apa1.org

June 13
Opening Day Cape Baseball League - Various locations across Cape Cod. For league details and schedule, call 508-432-6909, www.capecodbaseball.org

June 14
Strawberry Festival - Green Briar Nature Center 6 Discovery Hill Rd., off Rte. 6A, East Sandwich. Enjoy fresh strawberries in a scrumptious dessert and view strawberry jam making. Visit the small resident animals and stroll the paths of the wildflower garden and Briar Patch trails. 11 am-2 pm. 508-888-6870

June 15
Father’s Day Auto Show - Sponsored by Hyannis Area Chamber of Commerce. Show lines Main St., Hyannis. Be sure to bring dad and the whole family to downtown Hyannis for one of the regions best classic car displays. Over 300 classic cars. 508-775-2201

June 15
Two Old Friends in Concert - Cultural Center of Cape Cod, 307 Old Main St., South Yarmouth. Mac McHale and Emery Hutchins sing and play songs from Ireland, the mountains, and the sea. $10 members/$12 non-members. 3 pm. 508-394-7100

June 17 & 18
Cape Cod Light Full Moon Tour - Highland Museum & Lighthouse Inc. Highland Rd., North Truro. Children must be 48” to climb. Check website for times. 508-487-1121, www.capecodlight.org

June 18 & 25
Performances by Cape Harmony - The Village Green at Mashpee Commons, Mashpee. Cape Harmony is Cape Cod’s premiere female a cappella group. Evening performances. Free. 508-477-5400, www.capeharmony.com

June 18-22
Provincetown International Film Festival - Various locations throughout Provincetown. Films from all over the world will be shown. Writer/director Quentin Tarantino will be awarded the Edge Award. www.ptownfilmfest.org

June 18
“Secret Gardens of Falmouth” 3rd Annual Art in the Garden - Various locations around Falmouth. Eight beautiful private gardens and at least eight artists will be showcased. Benefits the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Falmouth. (Rain date June 19) Tickets $30. 9:30 am-4:30 pm. 508-457-0449

June 20-22
Celebration of the Arts Festival - Cultural Center of Cape Cod, 307 Old Main St., South Yarmouth. A three-day festival featuring the Cape’s premier artists and artisans selling their work indoors and out. Opening reception on Fri. evening. 508-394-7100, www.cultural-center.org

June 21-23
Arts Alive Festival - sponsored by ArtsFalmouth. Peg Noonan Park, Main St. Falmouth Village. Festival features family entertainment, music, painters, potters, theater, film, caricaturists, juggling, face painting, and local arts and crafts for sale. Fri. 5 pm-9 pm, Sat. 11 am-9 pm, Sun. 11 am-5 pm

June 21
Strawberry Festival - Saint Barnabas Episcopal Church, 91 Main St., Falmouth Village. Come and enjoy traditional strawberry faire. 10 am-2 pm. 508-548-3863

June 21
Josiah Dennis Manse Museum Opening Reception - 1736 Josiah Dennis Manse Museum, 77 Nobscusset Rd., Dennis. Costumed interpreters, maritime exhibit, “Dennis Lifesavers”, and the 1745 schoolhouse and herb garden. Refreshments will be served. 1 -4 pm. 508-385-2232

June 22
A Victorian Tea Party - 1801 Jericho Historical Center, Old Main St., West Dennis. A traditional Victorian tea and refreshments. Tour of Captain Baker’s lovely full-Cape home. Country store, antique tools and the Driftwood Zoo are also on the grounds. 1-4 pm. 508-385-2232

June 22
Opening Day The Harwich Historical Society and Brooks Free Academy - 80 Parallel St., Harwich. Exhibits include “War Knows No Sabbath”, “All Aboard the Harwich Railroad” and “Cranberry Culture-the Harwich Story”. Admission. 2-4 pm. 508-432-8089

June 23-July 5
Marc Salem’s Mind Games - Cape Playhouse, Rte. 6A, Dennis Village. Mon.-Sat. at 8 pm., Wed. 2 pm. Tickets $49.50-$25. Box Office: 877-385-3911

June 24- July 10
Merlin and The Cave of Dreams - Harwich Junior Theatre, 105 Division St., West Harwich. A play by Charles Way. 508-432-2002 x 4

June 25
Dinner On The Lawn - First Congregational Church, 650 Main St., Chatham. Dine Alfresco on the church lawn, delicious selections for children and adults. 4-7 pm. 508-945-0800

June 25
2008 West Falmouth Village Garden Tour - Various locations around West and North Falmouth. Select gardens with local artists working in the various gardens. A fundraiser for the West Falmouth Library. Tickets $15 advanced, $20 day of tour. 9 am-1 pm. 508-548-4709

June 26-29
6th Annual Cape Cod Celtic Festival - Various venues featuring music, dance, and instruction. www.capecodcelticfestival.com

June 26-29
Annual Provincetown Portuguese Festival & Blessing of the Fleet - MacMillian Wharf and various locations around Provincetown. Music, exhibits, parade, children’s activities, and food. 508-487-3424, www.provincetownportuguesefestival.com

June 26 & 27
Fine & Decorative Arts - Eldred’s Auctioneers & Appraisers, 1483 Rte. 6A, East Dennis. A wide assortment of fine and decorative arts on sale. 10 am-6 pm. 508-385-3116, www.eldreds.com

June 26 – July 13
Sullivan & Gilbert - Cotuit Center for the Arts. 4404 Rte. 28, Cotuit. A hilarious play centered on a backstage drama with the best of the Gilbert & Sullivan repertoire. Thurs-Sat. 8 pm, Sun. 4 pm. 508-428-0669

June 27-August 30
Walt Disney’s Jungle Book - Academy of Performing Arts, 120 Main St., Orleans Tickets $10. Fri. and Sat. 10 am. 508-255-3075, www.apa1.org

June 28
Happy Birthday USA - A selection of patriotic music to lift the spirit performed by the Cape Cod Chorale. United Methodist Church, 57 Pond St., Osterville. 8 pm. 508-477-0974

June 28
35th Annual Brewster Historical Society Antiques Fair - Drummer Boy Park, 773 Main St. (Rte. 6A) Brewster. Sponsored by the Brewster Historical Society. Rain or shine. Refreshments and antiques galore. 9 am-4 pm. Admission fee/kids free. 508-896-9521

June 28
Annual Garden Tour - Sponsored by the Orleans Improvement Association. Tour beautiful gardens in the Orleans area. 10 am-4 pm. Advanced tickets $15 at Snow’s Home & Garden, Nory’s, and Main St. Gourmet. $20 on day event purchased at Meeting House Museum, River Rd, Orleans. 508-255-7203

June 28 & 29
5th Annual Art in the Village - Main St., Barnstable Village. Artist tents throughout the village and everything is for sale! The fun includes raffles, art demonstrations and more! Event starts at 10 am each day. 508-362-2909

June 29
Bird Carving on Cape Cod - The Harwich Historical Society and Brooks Academy Museum, 80 Parallel St., Harwich. Lecture by Steven Weaver. Admission. 2 pm. 508-432-8089

June 29
Happy Birthday USA - A selection of patriotic music to lift the spirit performed by the Cape Cod Chorale. Christ the King Church, 3 Jobs Fishing Rd., Mashpee 2:30 pm. 508-477-0974

June 29
Music for a Summer’s Night Concert - First United Methodist Church, 569 Main St. at Cross St., Chatham. “Music’s Future” featuring young performers. 8 pm-9:30 pm. Free will offering. 508-945-0474

June 30
Centerville House Tour - Centerville Historical Society, 513 Main St., Centerville. Tour beautiful homes in the area. 508-775-0331

June 30
Salute to America 2008 - Performed by the Chatham Chorale, Windmill Green, Rte. 6, Eastham. Join the Choral for a stirring evening of American favorites. 7 pm. 888-556-2707

July

July 1-3 and 8-10
Nature Explorations - Heritage Museums and Gardens, 67 Grove St., Sandwich. Children ages 4-9 can attend two programs, “Outdoor Creativity” and “Stories in the Sunshine”, which include games, crafts, gardening, hiking, and more. This program takes place at Bourne Farm and Peach Tree Farm. 9 am-12 pm. 508- 888-3300

July 3-5
10th Annual By the Bay Fine Art and Craft Show - Drummer Boy Park, Rte. 6A, Brewster. Watercolors, fine art photography, oils, jewelry, stained glass, pottery, furniture, and more. 10 am-5 pm. www.bythebayshows.com

For a complete listings of July 4 Fireworks and Parade see sidebar on page XX

July 4 – August 31
Always Patsy Cline - Harwich Junior Theatre, 105 Division St., West Harwich. By Ted Swindley. The play is about the friendship between Patsy Cline and avid-fan turned friend, Louise Seger. The show is both humorous and sad. 508-432-2002 x 4, www.hjtcapecod.org

July 7-July 19
A Day in Hollywood/A Night in the Ukraine - Cape Playhouse, Rte. 6A, Dennis Village. Mon.-Sat. at 8 pm., Wed. 2 pm. Tickets $49.50-$25. 877-385-3911

July 8
Fatal Forecast lecture and book signing - Orleans Historical Society, Meeting House Museum at corner of Main St. and River Rd., Orleans. 7:30 pm. 508-240-1329

July 9
American Echoes Summer Concert Series - Heritage Museums and Gardens, 67 Grove St., Sandwich. Cheryl Wheeler with Antje Duvekot. Outdoor stage. $18 members, $22 non-members, $25 at the door. 7:30-10 pm. 508-888-3300

July 10-12
“Evie’s Waltz” The Cape Cod Theatre Project - Falmouth Academy, 7 Highfield Dr., Falmouth. A riveting thriller about a troubled teen who makes his parents answer for the sins of their generation. Suggested donation $20 general, $10 students. 8 pm. 508-457-4242, www.capecodtheatreproject.org

July 11
Bonnie Snow’s Main Street Walk - Meeting House Museum, 3 River Rd., Orleans. An informative tour of historical sites in Orleans center. $3 adults/Children free. 10 am. 508-240-1329

July 15
The Little Princess - Harwich Junior Theatre, 105 Division St., West Harwich. Shows are Mon.-Thurs. evenings at 7:30 pm and Fri. & Sat. at 4 pm. For tickets and more information 508-432-2002 x4, www.hjtcapecod.org

July 15
"Mayo's Duck Farm of Orleans" by Ken Mayo - Meeting House Museum, corner of Main St. and River Rd., Orleans. 7:30 pm. 508-240-1329

July 16-August 16
Cabaret - Academy of Performing Arts, 120 Main St., Orleans Tickets $20. Thurs-Sun. 8 pm. 508-255-3075, www.apa1.org

July 16
Garden Tour in Sandwich - Sponsored by the Green Briar Nature Center. Visit lovely private gardens in Sandwich at your leisure. Tickets available in advance or on the day of the tour. $12/person. 11 am-3 pm. 508-888-6870

July 17
Enchanted Gardens of Cotuit - Sponsored by Heritage Museums and Gardens. Garden tour followed by lunch at Willowbend Country Club. Tickets required. 10 am-4 pm. 508-888-3300

July 17
Barrance Whitfield and the Savages - Cotuit Center for the Arts, 4404 Rte. 28, Cotuit. A soul-stirring, foot-stomping, dance-the-night-away concert. For ages 21+. $20 in advance, $25 at the door. 8 pm. 508-428-0669

July 17
Cape Art & Soul Party: Bright & Bold - Coonamessett Inn, 311 Gifford St., Falmouth. A colorful evening of art, food, music, and cash bar. Silent and Live Auction to benefit the Falmouth Artists Guild. Tickets $75. 6:30 pm. 508-540-3304

July 17 & 18
Cape Cod Light Full Moon Tour - Highland Museum & Lighthouse Inc. Highland Rd., North Truro. Watch the moon rise over the Atlantic. Children must be 48” to climb. 508-487-1121, www.capecodlight.org

July 17-19
Reality! By Itamar Moses - Cape Cod Theatre Project, Falmouth Academy, 7 Highfield Dr., Falmouth. This musical is an irreverent parody of the reality behind reality television shows. Suggested donation $20 general, $10 students. 8 pm. 508-457-4242, www.capecodtheatreproject.org

July 18-20
26th Annual Greek Cultural Festival - St. George Church, Rte. 28, Centerville. A joyous celebration of Greek culture. Delicious pastries, boutique of Greek souvenirs, dance performances, live Greek music. Free admission. Fri. 4 pm-11 pm, Sat.11 am-midnight, Sun.11 am-6 pm. 508-775-3045

July 18-26
Barnstable County Fair – Fairgrounds at Rte. 151, Falmouth. Animals, crafts, shows, carnival rides, games, food, and entertainment. 508-775-3045, www.barnstablecountyfair.org

July 19
34th annual Osterville Village Day - Various locations around Osterville. Craft fair, children’s events, music, food, gala parade, bands with antique cars/floats and more! Antique cars displayed at Historical Society ground prior to and just after the 1 pm parade. 508-428-6327

July 19
Dogs Allowed - The Village Green at Mashpee Commons off Rte. 151, Mashpee. Doggie fashion show, agility course, trick show, doggie pools, police K9 demonstration, DJ, free samples, and refreshments for people! Raffles, prizes, and goodie bags too! A charity event. 10 am-5 pm. 508-477-2663

July 19
Heritage Annual Auto Show - Heritage Museums and Gardens, 67 Grove St., Sandwich. Heritage’s annual all- inclusive auto event highlighting antique and classic automobiles as well as hotrods and custom cars in excellent original or restored condition. Rain date July 20. Free with Museum admission. 10 am-2 pm. 508-888-3300

July 20
Jazz in the Garden - Falmouth Museums on the Green, 55 Palmer Ave., Falmouth. A swingin’ fundraiser to support the museums. 5:30 pm-8 pm. 508-548-4857, www.falmouthhistoricalsociety.org

July 21
Best of Broadway V, Earle, Whatley and Morris in Concert - Academy of Performing Arts, 120 Main St., Orleans. Tickets $16. 8 pm. 508-255-3075, www.apa1.org

July 21-August 2
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels - Cape Playhouse, Rte. 6A, Dennis Village. Mon.-Sat. at 8 pm., Wed. 2 pm. Tickets $49.50-$25. 877-385-3911

July 23
American Echoes Summer Concert Series - Heritage Museums and Gardens, 67 Grove St., Sandwich. Eric Mintel Quartet performing the music of David Brubeck. Outdoor stage. $18 members/$22 non-members. $25 at the door. 7:30 pm-10 pm. 508-888-3300

July 24-26
Last Gas by John Cariani - Falmouth Academy, 7 Highfield Dr., Falmouth. A new comedy from John Cariani and directed by Andrew Polk. The hapless story of two wildly different brothers in a gas station in northernmost Maine. Tickets $20 general, $10 students. 8 pm. 508-457-4242, www.capecodtheatreproject.org

July 25
Bonnie Snow’s Cemetery Walk - Meet at the Meeting House Museum, corner of Main St. and River Rd., Orleans. A historical walk and informative talk. $3 adults/children free. 10 am. 508-240-1329

July 26
Cape Cod Baseball League All Star Game - Chatham. 6 pm. 508-432-6909

July 26
Enchanted Evening: Secret Gardens - Heritage Museums and Gardens, 67 Grove St., Sandwich. Elegant fundraising event to benefit the museums and gardens. 10 am-4 pm. 508-888-3300

July 26
17th Annual Mashpee Night at the Pops - Mashpee Commons, intersection of Rte. 28 and Rte. 151. Cape Cod Symphony Orchestra performs. A fireworks display concludes the evening. 7 pm show, 9 pm fireworks. 508-477-0792

July 26-August 2
Woods Hole Film Festival - Various locations around Wood Hole, Water St., Woods Hole. A variety of films for all types of moviegoers. 508-495-3456, www.woodsholefilmfestival.com

July 27
Jazz at the Mansion - Highfield Hall, 56 Highfield Dr., Falmouth. The sparkling sounds of hot jazz with saxophonist Greg Abate and his quartet. Tickets required. 4 pm. 508- 495-1878, www.highfieldhall.org

July 28,29,30
Circus Smirkus - Heritage Museums and Gardens, 67 Grove St., Sandwich. Vermont’s award-winning traveling youth circus returns for it’s 8th season. Two performances each day, 2 pm and 7 pm. The tickets will be sold by Circus Smirkus only. 877-SMIRKUS, www.smirkus.org

July 31-August 2
Nocturama by Annie Baker - directed by Hal Brooks. Falmouth Academy, 7 Highfield Dr., Falmouth. Presented by the Cape Cod Theatre Project. Race, sex, video games, a dead poet and hidden chocolate all clash in this new play set in a New England town. Tickets $20 general, $10 students. 8 pm. 508-457-4242, www.capecodtheatreproject.org

July 31-August 2
27th Annual Quilt Show of Bayberry Quilters of Cape Cod - Cape Cod Regional Technical High School, Harwich. Over 200 contemporary and traditional quilts displayed. Merchant mall, special exhibits, hands-on events, and lectures by experts. Free kids' quilting project and instruction, raffle, and silent auction. Lunch available for purchase. Admission $6.00 per day or $10.00 entire show. 508-778-1756, www.bayberryquiltersofcapecod.com

August

August 2
Blueberry Festival - Green Briar Nature Center, 6 Discovery Hill Rd., off Rte. 6A, East Sandwich. Celebrate our native blueberry during the height of the season. Blueberry jam making and special blueberry desert in the historic 1903 Jam Kitchen. Desserts are $3. 11 am-2 pm. 508-888-6870

August 2
53rd Chatham Antiques Show and Sale - Chatham Elementary School, Depot Rd., Chatham. Fine antiques show featuring over 30 dealers. Formal American and Continental furniture and accessories, fine art, porcelain, and fine period Ceramics. Admission $10. 10 am-5 pm. 508- 945-5199, www.chathaminfo.com

August 4 -16
Leader of the Pack - Cape Playhouse, Rte. 6A, Dennis Village. Mon.-Sat. at 8 pm.,Wed. 2 pm. Tickets $49.50-$25. 877-385-3911

August 5
Hansel and Gretel - Harwich Junior Theatre, 105 Division St., West Harwich. Adapted by William Glennon. Directed by James P Byrne. Gingerbread houses and Gumdrops! A delightful adaptation of a classic Brothers Grimm Fairy tale. Shows open on Tuesday at 7:30 pm. The following weeks shows are Mon.-Thurs. evenings at 7:30 pm and Fri. & Sat. at 4 pm. 508-432-2002 x4, www.hjtcapecod.org or

August 6
9th Annual Katharine Lee Bates Poetry Fest - Falmouth Historical Society, 55 Palmer Ave., Falmouth Village. Poetry reading begins at 5 pm, stay for Katherine’s birthday cake. Free. 508-548-4857, www.falmouthhistoricalsociety.org

August 8
Bonnie Snow’s Main Street Walk - Meeting House Museum, 3 River Rd., Orleans. An informative tour of historical sites in Orleans center. Adults $3/children free. 10 am. 508-240-1329

August 10
36th Annual Cigna Falmouth Road Race - Woods Hole to Falmouth. Spectacular opportunity to watch some of the world’s greatest runners and local favorites as well. www.falmouthroadrace.com

August 13
American Echoes Summer Concert Series - Heritage Museums and Gardens, 67 Grove St., Sandwich. James Montgomery with Johnny Hoy & the Bluefish. Outdoor stage. $18 members/$22 non-members. $25 at the door. 7:30-10 pm. 508-888-3300

August 13
Peter Rabbit’s Animal Day - Thornton W. Burgess Museum, 4 Water St., (Rte. 130), Sandwich Village. Family fun held outdoors on the museum grounds. Live animal exhibits, pet rabbit show, story times, and personal appearances by Peter Rabbit, Reddy Fox, and Smokey the Bear. Light refreshments. Park at the Henry T. Wing School, Rte. 130. Free. 10 am-2 pm. 508-888-6870

August 15-17
4th Annual Provincetown Jazz Festival - Provincetown High School, 12 Winslow St., Provincetown. Variety of Jazz performers throughout the weekend. Fri. and Sat. 8 pm, Sun. 1 pm. Tickets $25/concert. For details 508-274-2513, www.provincetownjazzfestival.org

August 17
Wellfleet Historical Society’s Annual House Tour - Various locations around Wellfleet. Featuring several interesting house – some old and some contemporary. Tickets: $15 available at the Historical Society Museum, Main St., Wellfleet. 11 am-4 pm. 508-349-2920, www.wellfleethistoricalsociety.com

August 18-30
Born Yesterday - Cape Playhouse, Rte. 6A, Dennis Village. Mon.-Sat. at 8 pm., Wed. 2 pm. Tickets $49.50-$25. 877-385-3911

August 20
12th Annual Block Party and Antique & Classic Auto Show - Sponsored by the Orleans Police Dept., Main St., Orleans. A fun-filled evening for families and children of all ages. Block Party includes clowns, food, and dancing with music from the 1950’s to current releases by disc jockey Omer Chartrand. 6:30-9:30 pm. 508-255-0117

August 20-September 13
Neil Simon’s Come Blow Your Horn - Academy of Performing Arts, 120 Main St., Orleans Tickets $20. Thurs.-Sun. 8 pm. 508-255-3075, www.apa1.org

August 22
Bonnie Snow’s Cemetery Walk - Meet at the Meeting House Museum, corner of Main St., and River Rd., Orleans. A historical walk and informative talk. Adults $3/children free. 10 am. 508-240-1329

August 23
38th Annual Antiques Show and Sale - Falmouth Museums on the Green, 55 Palmer Ave., Falmouth. Over three dozen antiques dealers from around New England. Admission charge. 9 am-5 pm. 508-548-4857, www.falmouthhistoricalsociety.org

August 23
19th Annual Pops in the Park Concert - Eldredge Field, Orleans. The Cape Cod Symphony Orchestra plays music under the stars. 5-7 pm. 508- 255-1386, www.popsinthepark.com

August 29-31
By the Bay Fine Art and Craft Show - Drummer Boy Park, Rte. 6A, Brewster. Watercolors, fine art photography, jewelry, stained glass, pottery, furniture, and clothing. Fri. & Sat., 10 am-5 pm; Sun. 10 am-3:30 pm. www.bythebayshows.com

August 30
POPS Goes The Summer 2008 - Barnstable County Fairgrounds, 1120 Nathan Ellis Hwy., (Rte. 151), East Falmouth. Families can bring their beach chairs and blankets. (Rain date: Aug. 31) Pre-concert festivities begin at 4 pm. Concert begins 7 pm. General admission free with seated tickets available. The evening ends with fireworks!

September

For a listing of Fall Festivals see page XX

September 1-13
The Devil’s Music: The Life and Blues of Bessi Smith - Cape Playhouse, Rte. 6A, Dennis Village. Mon.-Sat. at 8 pm., Wed. 2 pm. Tickets $49.50-$25. 877-385-3911

September 3
23rd Annual TD Banknorth Pops in the Park, Hyannis.

September 6 & 7
Bird Carvers’ Show & Sale - Green Briar Nature Center, 6 Discover Hill Rd., (off Rte. 6A), East Sandwich. Twenty of the state's most prestigious bird carvers will show and sell their wares. Carving demonstrations $3/members, $5/non-members. 10 am to 4 pm. 508-888-6870

September 6
8th Annual Seaside LeMans - Mashpee Commons, Mashpee. Formula One kart endurance race involving teams sponsored by local businesses and organizations. A family event with entertainment and children’s activities. All day. 508-394-8800, www.seasidelemans.org

September 7
Taste of Harwich - Cape Cod Technical High School. Rte. 124, Harwich, 6-9 pm. 508-432-1600, www.harwichcc.com

September 7
The Art of A. Elmer and Cleon Crowell - Heritage Museums and Gardens, 67 Grove St., Sandwich. A new exhibit opens in the renovated History Museum featuring the artwork of master decoy carver from East Harwich. 2-4 pm. 508-888-3300

September 13
Highland Festival - Heritage Museums and Gardens, 67 Grove St., Sandwich. Cosponsored by the Cape Cod Scottish Highland Light Society. 10 am-5 pm. 508-888-3300

Sept 15-18
Cranberry Cluster Cape Cod & South Shore Kennel Dog Show - Barnstable county fair grounds, Rte. 151, East Falmouth. 8 am-5 pm. www.capecodkc.org

September 18
Fall Antique Seminar - Heritage Museums and Gardens, 67 Grove St., Sandwich. A day of enrichment and an appreciation of antiques. Cosponsored by the Cape Cod Antiques Dealers Association. 9 am-4 pm. 508-888-3300

September 19-October 12
Macbeth - Harwich Junior Theatre, 105 Division St., West Harwich. The classic by William Shakespeare, directed by James P. Byrne. 508-432-2002 x 4, www.hjtcapecod.org

September 20 & 21
Sandwich Glass Museum’s 21st Glass Show & Sale - The Corpus Christi Church, 324 Quaker Meetinghouse Rd., Sandwich. Forty-five nationally prominent glass dealers offer antique & collectible American & European glassware from the 18th to the 21st centuries. Free-blown, blown-molded, and pressed glass as well as art glass, marbles, paperweights, and other early 20th-century glassware. Free parking. Refreshments. Sat. 10 am-5 pm; Sun. 11 am-4 pm. 508-888-0251, www.sandwichglassmuseum.org

September 20
Corvette Day - Heritage Museums and Gardens, 67 Grove St., Sandwich. The sixth annual celebration of “America’s Sports Car” hosted by the Cape Cod Corvette Club and the museum. Rain date Sept. 21. Free with museum admission. 10 am-3 pm. 508-888-3300

September 21
Cool Nights & Hot Jazz - Sunset Grille, Brookside Club, MacArthur Blvd., Bourne. An evening to benefit the educational programs of the Thornton W. Burgess Society. Cabaret music featuring the John Salerno Trio, international hors d'oeurvres with complimentary drink and an exciting live auction. Cash bar is available. $50 per person. 5 pm-8 pm. For reservations 508-888-6870

September 22 – Oct 5
Historic Costume Exhibit - Captain Bangs Hallet House Museum, 11 Strawberry Ln., Yarmouth Port. Daily lectures and demonstrations at 1 pm & 3 pm. Textile Specialist Anne Grammer discusses the 100 years of American life between societal change and fashion particularly as reflected in nineteenth century undergarments. Reservations required. 508-362-3021, www.hsoy.org

September 26
Bonnie Snow’s Cemetery Walk - Meet at the Meeting House Museum, corner of Main St., and River Rd., Orleans. A historical walk and informative talk. Adults $3 /children free. 10 am. 508-240-1329

September 27
Cape Cod Cranberry Day - Green Briar Nature Center, 6 Discovery Hill Rd., (off Rte. 6A), East Sandwich. Green Briar celebrates this native berry. Cooking demonstrations special exhibits on the cranberry industry on Cape Cod, homemade baked cranberry goods. Admission is by donation. 10 am-4 pm. 508-888-6870

September 27
Barnstable Country Fair Harvest Festival - Barnstable County Fairground, Rte. 151, East Falmouth. Arts & crafts, hayrides, 4-H activities, pony rides, children’s maze, soil testing, food and more! Rain or shine! $3/children, 8 and under free. 10 am-4 pm. 508-563-3200, www.barnstablecountyfair.org

September 28
Annual Cape Cod Oyster Festival - Hyannis Harbor, Hyannis. Sample world famous oysters, fine wines and relax by the Harbor. One price buys admission to event. 508-775-2201, www.hyannis.com

October

October 2-November 2
Forbidden Broadway - Academy of Performing Arts, 120 Main St., Orleans Tickets $20. Thurs.-Sat. 8 pm, Sun. 2 pm. 508-255-3075, www.apa1.org

October 3-5
Jazz Fest Falmouth - various locations around Falmouth. Fri. 8 pm. Jazz on Main St. Doors are open and music is everywhere. Sat. Noon-10 pm. Jazz at the Harbor-The band shell on the Harbor, Scranton Ave. Jazz, food, drink all afternoon and into the evening. Sun. 10 am-1 pm. The Gospel Breakfast-The band shell on the Harbor, Scranton Ave. www.artsfalmouth.org

October 18
Falmouth Cranberry Harvest & Farm Festival - John Parker Cranberry Bog, John Parker Rd., East Falmouth. 10 am-3 pm. www.falmouthfarms.org

October 18
Annual Osterville Fall Festival - Main St., Osterville. Autumn events including: K-9 dog show, music, children’s activities, hayrides and more! 508-428-6327, www.shoposterville.com

October 22-Nov 2
Annual Exhibit of the Weavers’ Network - Cultural Center Cape Cod Cultural Center, 307 Old Main St. South Yarmouth. Free Opening Reception Oct. 24th from 6-8 pm. 508-760-2523, www.cultural-center.org

October 24
Halloween Carnival - Heritage Museums and Gardens, 67 Grove St., Sandwich. A fun-filled evening! Activities include children’s performers, crafts and games. Activities in the maze, labyrinth and art museums. 5:30-8 pm. 508-888-3300

October 25
Falmouth Village Halloween Parade - Falmouth Village Green, Falmouth Village. Children’s trick or treat stroll and parade on Main St. Merchants offer Halloween treats. 1 pm. 508-566-9884

October 31
Safe Trick or Treat Halloween Event - Cape Cod Mall, Rte. 132, Hyannis. www.hyannis.com

November

November 5-9
Cape Cod Quilters Guild Annual Showing of Cape Cod Needle Arts - Cape Cod Cultural Center, 307 Old Main St. South Yarmouth. A magnificent display of over 100 handmade quits. Silent Auction and boutique. 508-760-2523, www.cultural-center.org

November 22
Old Mother West Wind’s Christmas Crafts Fair - Green Briar Nature Center, 6 Discovery Hill Rd., (off Rte. 6A), East Sandwich. Quality handmade wreaths, gifts and decorations. Home-baked goods, mulled cider and a cup of our homemade clam chowder or chili. 10 am-4 pm. 508-888-6870

November 26
“Share the Light in 2008” - Lighting of the Pilgrim Monument, Provincetown. 5 pm. www.pilgrim-monument.org

November 28 & 29
Christmas in Orleans - Various locations in Orleans. Fri. 7:30 pm: Candlelight stroll and tree lighting. Sat. 9 am: Children can play Reindeer Games while waiting for Santa to arrive by boat at 10 am followed by children’s games, arts & crafts. Lots of family fun. 508- 255-1386, www.capecod-orleans.com

November 28-December 31
Spectacle of Lights - Heritage Museums and Gardens, 67 Grove St., Sandwich. 508-888-3300

December

December 5
11th Annual Festival of Trees - Atwood House Museum, 347 Stage Harbor Rd., Chatham

December 5-7
Falmouth Holiday By The Sea - Festivities all around Falmouth celebrating the holiday season including the world-renowned Falmouth Christmas parade. 508-548-8500, www.falmouthchamber.com

December 5-7
Christmas in the Harwiches. 508-430-1165

December 5-7
Brewster For The Holiday “A Sea of Lights” - Various locations around Brewster. Festivities include band concerts, a luminary display along main St. a chowder fest, unique shopping, and a gala family holiday party. 508-237-1617, www.brewsterfestivals.com

December 5-7
Holly Folly Holiday Festival - Provincetown. 508-487-2313, www.ptown.org

December 6 & 7
Country Christmas - Green Briar Nature Center, 6 Discovery Hill Rd., (off Rte. 6A), East Sandwich. Sample some mouth-watering products made right here on Cape Cod for over 100 years in the 1903 Jam Kitchen and a cup of hot mulled cider as you pick up some great ideas for your own holiday gifts and home decorations. Browse in the shop for those special people on your gift list. 10 am-4 pm. 508-888-6870

December 6
Hyannis Harbor Lighting - Boat parade and village of lights stroll Hyannis harbor and Main St., Hyannis. 508-775-2201, www.hyannis.com

December 7
Yarmouth Port Christmas Stroll – Rte. 6A, Yarmouth Port. Visit museums and businesses decorated for the season. Kids will enjoy farm animals, caroling, tree lighting, wagon rides, and Santa! 1-4 pm. 508-362-3021, www.hsoy.org

December 8
Chatham Christmas Stroll - Main St., Chatham. Hayrides, caroling, “merchant’s open house”, Santa, entertainment, refreshments, bell ringers concert, hot chocolate and cookies, drawings and more. Begins at 4:30 in Sears Park with tree lighting and a special Christmas reading. 508-945-5199, www.chathaminfo.com

December 10
Annual Barnstable Village Holiday Stroll - Main St., (Rte. 6A), Barnstable Village. Firehouse chili, hot dogs, music, caroling, Santa, wagon rides, and more! Evening.

December 12
39th Annual Osterville Christmas Open House & Stroll - Main St., Osterville. All day and evening throughout the traditionally decorated village. Ecumenical crèche, hayrides, music, and trolley rides from 6:30-8:30 pm. 508-428-6327, www.shoposterville.com

December 14
Christmas Tree Lighting and Carol Sing - Harwich Historical Society and Brooks Academy, 80 Parallel St., Harwich. Get into the holiday spirit with singing, hot cider and cookies at this popular family event. 5 pm. 508-432-8089, www.harwichhistoricalsociety.org

December 14
Dennis Christmas Stroll – Rte. 6A, Dennis Village. Hayrides, trolley rides, craft fair at Dennis Memorial Library, bake sale, and music. 508-385-6000

December 31
First Night Chatham - Various locations in Chatham, predominately on Main St. Fun starts at noon and continues until midnight. Activities include noise parade, crafts, wagon rides, music, entertainment, food, and more! Purchase First Night buttons at First Night headquarters. 508-945-1122, www.firstnightchatham.com