Larcom Theatre

Changes In Latitudes is the ultimate Jimmy Buffett tribute band, renowned for delivering an authentic concert experience. Traveling across the country for over sixteen years, they bring lively conga lines and 'Trop Rock' fun to every venue. They flawlessly recreate Buffett's classics like “Margaritaville”, “Cheeseburger In Paradise”, and “Changes In Latitudes, Changes In Attitudes”. 
This beach party extravaganza also features hits like “Brown Eyed Girl”, “Southern Cross”, and "It's Five O'clock Somewhere". Led by Steve Kareta's casual storytelling akin to Jimmy, it's a sun-soaked musical journey through the Caribbean islands. Their attention to detail includes an exact replica of Buffett's iconic stage setup, ensuring an unforgettable experience for all ages.

Local Event: Changes in Latitudes – America's Premier Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show 

Essex County

Beverly

Massachusetts

Changes in Latitudes – America's Premier Jimmy...

Changes In Latitudes is the ultimate Jimmy Buffett tribute band, renowned for delivering an authentic concert experience....

Changes in Latitudes – America's Premier Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show 

Whitelam Books

Whitelam Books is delighted to welcome back children's author Monica Acker as she celebrates her new picture book The Legend of Leo: a Dandy-Lion Tale, Sunday, June 28 at 3:00PM. Join us for this family-friendly event for readers of all ages. Whitelam Books is located in downtown Reading at 610 Main Street, near the intersection of Haven Street and Main Street.&nbsp;

Books will be available for purchase and signing. This event is free and open to the public – all are welcome!&nbsp;&nbsp;



About this event: This laugh-out-loud picture book will have kiddos engrossed and adults enjoying along with them.

This is the tale of Leo, an ordinary dandelion…
“I beg your pardon! I am anything but ordinary. I am a dande-LION, king of all beings. Golden-maned, wise, and humble, I rule over all. See how this beast bows before me?”“Umm, I believe that cat is simply taking a nap on you.”

“Nonsense. This wise reader knows I am magnificent. ROAR!...*GASP* Why are you laughing? Stop that laughter!”

Tailor-made for hamming it up while reading aloud, The Legend of Leo: A Dandy-Lion Tale is a silly and thought-provoking story that has fun with our collective desire to think ourselves special. Be prepared for plenty of giggles and requests to make wishes on dandelions.

Local Event: Whitelam Books to Host Book Launch with Children’s Author Monica Acker

Middlesex County

Reading

Whitelam Books to Host Book Launch with...

Whitelam Books is delighted to welcome back children's author Monica Acker as she celebrates her new picture book The Legend of...

Whitelam Books to Host Book Launch with Children’s Author Monica Acker

Life Love Cheese

Join us for an afternoon tasting seasonal cheeses, sampling drinks and celebrating
Welcome to Life Love Cheese's Summertime Grand Tasting.
We are closing the store and inviting some distributors and makers to the store for cozy little in-store tasting. They'll bring some of the wonderful summertime items that we will have on our shelves this this season, so this is your chance to pick their brains and get ideas for springtime and entertaining all year long.
But wait, there's more!
We will have plenty of cheese and goodies for noshing on while you peruse the libations. Mei Mei Dumpling will be popping up on the patio to sample dumplings (maybe we will have an exclusive collab to try out).
We are also launching our patio grazing plate and burrata bowl pop up where you can build a grazing tray or burrata bowl to enjoy on the patio.
There are only 20 spots available for each time slot.

Local Event: Summertime Grand Tasting with Life Love Cheese

Wakefield

Summertime Grand Tasting with Life Love Cheese

Join us for an afternoon tasting seasonal cheeses, sampling drinks and celebrating
Welcome to Life Love Cheese's Summertime...

Hopefully you are seeing this event notice before June 10! Barbara.worley@julyparade.orgEmail <a href="mailto:info@julyparade.org">info@julyparade.org</a> to request an application to participate or for more information. The fee for elected officials or candidates in the parade is $750 and must be paid in full by June 10, 2026. The fee can be a check to the Wakefield Independence Day Committee (WIDC) or use the Donate Now button on the website. Elected Officials and Candidates for the November Elections (primaries and main) are invited to walk in Wakefield’s July 4th
Parade. 
The July 4th Parade has been a Wakefield signature event since 1922. In 1950, John F. Kennedy, as a U.S. Representative, walked in the parade! In 1991 the Wakefield Independence Day Committee (WIDC) was created as a non-profit organization to continue “The Biggest and Best July 4th Parade in Massachusetts” welcoming participants and spectators from near &amp; far. 
 Policies: Up to 10 supporters per elected official/candidate can walk in the group along the 2-mile parade route (see website) and are expected to keep moving. The group (or someone from the group) must check-in at the parade check-in tent at Lakeside Business Park by 3:00 p.m. All access to North Ave is closed at 3:00 p.m. No parking is available. Parking and shuttles are available at MG Fitness on Broadway Street. See separate info sheet for details. The group needs to provide own banner, pole, and carriers. No slogans are allowed on the banner and supports may not carry individual signs. Absolutely no candy or literature can be handed out along the parade route. The parade route is two miles. No vehicles are allowed for elected officials or candidates. Exceptions are rare and are made with the WIDC well in advance of parade day. 

For more information on the parade visit the website at www.julyparade.org
Also, the parade is on Facebook and Instagram @Wakefieldparade 
The parade is live streamed on @WCAT Wakefield YouTube and rebroadcast on Wakefield Community Access TV.

Local Event: Inviting Candidates for Office to Walk in Wakefield's July 4th Parade

Inviting Candidates for Office to Walk in...

Hopefully you are seeing this event notice before June 10! Barbara.worley@julyparade.orgEmail info@julyparade.org to request an...

Inviting Candidates for Office to Walk in Wakefield's July 4th Parade

Wakefield Independence Day Parade

Be a vital part of the biggest and best July 4th Parade in Massachusetts by volunteering as a sign holder to highlight the generous event sponsors. This opportunity is open to youth ages 8 and up (parents invited) from Wakefield and surrounding towns, offering a chance to see the parade acts up close in the staging area. Please sign up on the homepage of the parade website to participate. www.julyparade.orgLimited positions (about 100) - don't wait to sign up. Details are on the form.Thank you!

Local Event: Call for Sign Holders! Independence Day Parade in Wakefield

Call for Sign Holders! Independence Day Parade...

Be a vital part of the biggest and best July 4th Parade in Massachusetts by volunteering as a sign holder to highlight the...

Call for Sign Holders! Independence Day Parade in Wakefield

The Wakefield Independence Day Parade will celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary on July 4.The parade begins at 5 p.m. at Lakeside Office Park, then continues to North Avenue, Church Street, Common Street and Main Street, ending at Galvin Middle School.More information is available <a href="https://www.julyparade.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">by clicking here.</a>Photo credit:&nbsp;Shutterstock

Local Event: Wakefield July 4th Parade 2026

Wakefield July 4th Parade 2026

The Wakefield Independence Day Parade will celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary on July 4.The parade begins at 5 p.m. at...

Salem Celebrates the 4th!
Bring your beach blankets and 
folding chairs to enjoy live orchestra&nbsp;music on Derby Wharf at the Salem
 Maritime National Historical Park for a&nbsp;grand celebration of our 
nation’s 250th Independence Day. 
Featuring&nbsp;live music, family fun, and fireworks launched over Salem 
Harbor, this&nbsp;is a quintessential celebration of the 4th of July. 
<a href="https://www.salemma.gov/m/newsflash/Home/Detail/118" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Check back here for more information.</a>

Local Event: Salem Celebrates The 4th Of July

Peabody

Salem Celebrates The 4th Of July

Salem Celebrates the 4th!
Bring your beach blankets and 
folding chairs to enjoy live orchestra music on Derby Wharf at the...

Mount Hood Golf Course

MCB comes back to Mt. Hood each summer for our Fourth of July celebration. Join us under the summer sky for an evening of patriotic favorites, stirring marches, and Broadway and big-band classics as we mark the nation’s 250th birthday — featuring vocalist April Foley and a rousing sing-along finale.
The concert takes place on the lawn beside the clubhouse at Mt. Hood, the City of Melrose’s public golf course. Seating is on the grass, so bring blankets and lawn chairs, gather the whole family, and settle in for a festive evening of music.The concert concludes with a "Parade of Children" flag march while the band plays 'Stars and Stripes" Forever."

Local Event: Melrose 4th of July Concert By Middlesex Concert Band

Melrose

Melrose 4th of July Concert By Middlesex...

MCB comes back to Mt. Hood each summer for our Fourth of July celebration. Join us under the summer sky for an evening of...

Melrose 4th of July Concert By Middlesex Concert Band

"End the day in Wakefield with a lakeside fireworks show over Lake Quannapowitt, framed by open water, commons, and classic Independence Day small-town atmosphere," <a href="https://www.lake.com/events/fireworks-over-lake-quannapowitt/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">says Lake.com</a>.Photo: Shutterstock

Local Event: July 4 Fireworks Over Lake Quannapowitt

Woburn

July 4 Fireworks Over Lake Quannapowitt

"End the day in Wakefield with a lakeside fireworks show over Lake Quannapowitt, framed by open water, commons, and classic...

Reading Town Hall

At this fun event, the Reading Fire Department will make a massive mistake and move to terminate an employee. Why, you may ask?Because the employee in question had a series of transient ischemic attacks while on duty! The town will thereby show themselves to be moronic. We invite one and all to attend and witness them embarrass themselves.Sure to be the event of the century!

Local Event: Sham Trial

Sham Trial

At this fun event, the Reading Fire Department will make a massive mistake and move to terminate an employee. Why, you may...

August is National Goat Cheese Month - celebrate this most auspicious of months with an all GOAT cheese tasting along with wine samples.
Come celebrate National Goat Cheese with Life Love Cheese. It'll be a night to remember with an evening all about the GOAT! We will tast six extraordinary American cheeses made with goat's milk and sample wines that pair perfectly with their unique flavor.
Cheers to Goat Cheese Month!

About your cheese instructor:
Adam Goddu is Life Love Cheese's Retail and Beverage Manager. He is a born and raised Mass-native and a long-time specialty food and beverage professional who has done everything from train cheesemongers and running public education classes at Murray's Cheese in New York City to leading sales and training for Eden Ciders in Vermont. Before coming to Life Love Cheese, he curated the bar and retail beverage programs for Stone's Throw Pizza, also in Vermont. He's chuffed to be back behind the counter sharing the bounty of local New England producers and International legends alike.

Local Event: It's National Goat Cheese Month. Join us for a night tasting GOAT cheese!

It's National Goat Cheese Month. Join us for a...

August is National Goat Cheese Month - celebrate this most auspicious of months with an all GOAT cheese tasting along with wine...

It's National Goat Cheese Month. Join us for a night tasting GOAT cheese!

Get your Mac-n-Cheese on as we Celebrate National Mac-n-Cheese Day with a night sampling a variety of creations made by our cheesemongers.
It's time to gather with friends new and old for a night of good food, great conversation and cheesy goodness.
This month, we added an extra Sunday Supper night on a FRIDAY to celebrate National Mac-n-Cheese Day!
Life Love Cheese's monthly Supper series is all about cheesy goodness. Each month our cheese mongers will prepare a special multi course meal exploring the many ways to prepare and pair cheese.
Suppers are a mix of disehs seved family-style and individual dishes with a curated selection of samples of both non-alcoholic and alcoholic drink pairings. You'll go home full with recipe ideas and drink pairing options.
Tonight's Friday Supper Theme is Mac-n-Cheese. We are letting our cheesemongers get creative and create a variety of Mac-n-Cheeses served family-style. We can't wait to see what they come up with!

Local Event: Friday Supper Club: Mac-n-Cheese Edition

Friday Supper Club: Mac-n-Cheese Edition

Get your Mac-n-Cheese on as we Celebrate National Mac-n-Cheese Day with a night sampling a variety of creations made by our...

Austin Preparatory School

Join us for the Summer Preview Open House and experience the energy, warmth, and purpose of Austin Prep. Families exploring grades 6 through 12 are invited to tour our 55-acre campus, meet members of our community, and learn how students grow within a school grounded in veritas, unitas, and caritas: truth, unity, and love.
During your visit, you will see the classrooms, labs, studios, athletic spaces, and gathering places where students are known, supported, and challenged. You will also learn more about academics, arts, athletics, service, student life, and the admissions process.
Discover how Austin Prep helps students build confidence, pursue their interests, and prepare to lead with purpose.

Local Event: Austin Prep: Summer Preview Open House 

Austin Prep: Summer Preview Open House 

Join us for the Summer Preview Open House and experience the energy, warmth, and purpose of Austin Prep. Families exploring...

Join us for the Fall Open House and experience the energy, warmth, and purpose of Austin Prep. Families exploring grades 6 through 12 are invited to tour our 55-acre campus, meet faculty, students, and coaches, and learn how students grow within a school grounded in veritas, unitas, and caritas: truth, unity, and love.
During your visit, you will see the classrooms, labs, studios, athletic spaces, and gathering places where students are known, supported, and challenged. You will also learn more about academics, arts, athletics, service, student life, and the admissions process.
Discover how Austin Prep helps students build confidence, pursue their interests, and prepare to lead with purpose.

Local Event: Austin Prep: Fall Open House 

Austin Prep: Fall Open House 

Join us for the Fall Open House and experience the energy, warmth, and purpose of Austin Prep. Families exploring grades 6...

Elks Lodge,  63 Bay State Road, Lynnfield, MA, United States, 01880

10th Annual Halloween Fair. Over 35 vendors and crafters sharing great items for fall and the holidays. Photo Booth with proceeds going to St. Jude Hospitals for Children. Those interested in becoming a vendor, the only way to apply is on our website.<a href="https://www.nsvevents.com/vendor-applications?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExTXNXT0ozbVdOOW9POEFxdHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR75qhCM-aX6-UVm-o1cf18ovJE_3frUBTOFGzQsC83PKDjQOGvHmHpewZZBqQ_aem_UiOTHLqrlnitaE4xUw-c9w" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">&nbsp; &nbsp;https://www.nsvevents.com/vendor-applications</a>.

Local Event: 10th Annual Halloween Spooktacular Vendor and Craft Fair

10th Annual Halloween Spooktacular Vendor and...

10th Annual Halloween Fair. Over 35 vendors and crafters sharing great items for fall and the holidays. Photo Booth with...

10th Annual Halloween Spooktacular Vendor and Craft Fair

Holiday Happenings Vendor and Craft Fair, featuring 35+ amazing local vendors and crafters. Everything you need to finish up your holiday shopping!Those interested in becoming a vendor, the only way to apply is on our website. <a href="https://www.nsvevents.com/vendor-applications?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExaVhjZmQzbUxzR3NwVTYza3NydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5IvrZcWdeDRVMWWVO5YMlsxw91UpvWodETsdu1yEwGapegaNRLBTZ9kKEHFA_aem_S4Y0cvpW43_z6z9Pge-WFg" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.nsvevents.com/vendor-applications</a>.

Local Event: Holiday Happenings Vendor and Craft Fair

Holiday Happenings Vendor and Craft Fair

Holiday Happenings Vendor and Craft Fair, featuring 35+ amazing local vendors and crafters. Everything you need to finish up...

Boston Metropolitan Area

Stoneham

Lynnfield

Chris Rhatigan 

Benjamin Pierce

William Hall

Malden

Scott Souza

Winchester

North Reading

Medford

Bringing Health Care & Supportive Services to You since 1906

VNA Senior Living

Providing a full continuum of care at our four beautiful properties in Somerville including Senior Living and Rest Home level of care as well as Homecare. All of our Residences offer private, spacious rooms and apartments in immaculately maintained, fully handicapped-accessible facilities . When people view our beautiful Highland Avenue Rest Home situated on 4 acres of landscaped property, as well as our Lowell Street residence located next to the Community Pathway and our independent housing at Alewife Brook Parkway along the Mystic River, they consistently say that we’re a hidden gem in the heart of Greater Boston bordering Cambridge, Arlington, Lexington, Winchester, Belmont, Medford, Waltham, Woburn and Somerville. “The Visiting Nurses have been bringing care into people’s homes for over a hundred years… now we provide a home as well.” – Linda S Cornell RN, President / CEO If you or someone you know needs a helping hand, come see what life is like at Visiting Nurses Senior Living Communities, we know you’ll be delighted. If you or someone you know needs help at home — call us …we are here to help!

Somerville

Providing a full continuum of care at our four beautiful properties in Somerville including Senior Living and Rest Home level of care as well as...

Burbank YMCA

Summer programs for swim, sports and camp are open! Register at http://community.ymcaboston.org/ At the YMCA our mission is to develop a healthy spirit, mind and body for all members of our community regardless of their age, background, or economic status. We welcome everyone to participate in services and programs we have to offer including health and fitness, swimming &amp; swim lessons, sports and recreation, family and community activities, and much more. Services Include - Fitness center including cardio, free weights, and strength equipment - Over 70 Group and Aqua Exercise classes included with your membership - Child Watch: We'll watch your kids so you can enjoy your own activities - Swimming lessons for all ages - Instructional and league-based sports programs. NEW! NHL Street Hockey League - Personal Training sessions with expert trainers - Open gym for sports &amp; recreation, including pickleball times! - Monthly family events for swim, arts, family time, and more - Monthly events and classes for seniors Come and experience a friendly, welcoming and supportive environment that helps you achieve your goals, decompress, and find a sense of belonging.

Summer programs for swim, sports and camp are open! Register at http://community.ymcaboston.org/ At the YMCA our mission is to develop a healthy...

New Address:  10 Chipman Ave., Unit 1, Melrose, MA

Harbor View Real Estate Corp.

Harbor View Real Estate Corp. is committed to being at the forefront of the real estate industry by doing all that we can to anticipate your real estate needs and exceed your expectations. Harbor View Real Estate Corp. is a local woman owned business with seven additional agents working on our team.  We have access to many professions to help you in your life changes if needed.  Feel free to stop by or call us with any questions regarding the home buying/selling or leasing process.  Although walk-ins are welcome, a phone call (781-661-8021)  is recommended to be sure one of us is here and not out on client appointments. 

Harbor View Real Estate Corp. is committed to being at the forefront of the real estate industry by doing all that we can to anticipate your real...

Choose an Austin Prep Education Rooted in Augustinian Values

Austin Preparatory School, located in Reading, Massachusetts, is an independent Catholic prep school rooted in the Augustinian tradition. Serving students in grades 6 through 12, Austin Prep has cultivated a close-knit learning community since its founding in 1961. Guided by its mission to inspire hearts to unite, minds to inquire, and hands to serve, the school challenges students through a rigorous college preparatory program that includes honors and Advanced Placement courses, personalized instruction, and intentionally small classes. An Austin Prep education is preparation for the journey of life. Beyond academics, the school’s unwritten curriculum – the lived expression of veritas, unitas, and caritas (truth, unity, and love) – forms the heart of its mission. “At Austin Prep, we are on a journey that is life-changing and important,” says Head of School James Hickey, Ph.D. “Our patron, St. Augustine, embarked on a journey for the truth. At our core is an institution on the same journey, committed to exemplary teaching and learning.” Serving grades 6–12 under one roof allows this leading prep school to guide students through every stage of development—academic, social, emotional, physical, and spiritual. Community stands at the center of this experience, nurturing belonging and inspiring students to lead lives of purpose. Austin Prep athletics teams, competing in the New England Preparatory School Athletic Council (NEPSAC), are recognized among the best north of Boston, reflecting the same drive and integrity found in the classroom. Nearly every graduate continues on to a four-year college, prepared not only for success in higher education but for a meaningful life shaped by faith, friendship, and service.

Austin Preparatory School, located in Reading, Massachusetts, is an independent Catholic prep school rooted in the Augustinian tradition. Serving...

DiNapoli Painting, Your Full Service Residential Company

DiNapoli Painting Inc.

DiNapoli Painting has delivered premium interior and exterior painting services since 1993. Owner-operated, we bring precision, professionalism, and meticulous prep work to every home and business project. From historic home exteriors and interior rooms to kitchen cabinets and commercial spaces, our experienced crew provides detailed workmanship, free color consultations, and reliable service you can trust. Our team ensures a beautiful, long-lasting finish. Free estimates available — call today! 781-953-9680

DiNapoli Painting has delivered premium interior and exterior painting services since 1993. Owner-operated, we bring precision, professionalism,...

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Friday, June 26

Changes in Latitudes – America's Premier Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show

JUN

26

8:00 PM

Larcom Theatre, 13 Wallis St, Beverly, MA

Sunday, June 28

Whitelam Books to Host Book Launch with Children’s Author Monica Acker

JUN

28

3:00 PM

Whitelam Books, 610 Main St, Reading, MA

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Friday, June 26

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Tuesday, July 28

Thursday, August 13

Friday, August 14

Thursday, August 27

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Saturday, October 24

Saturday, December 12

Changes in Latitudes – America's Premier Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show

Whitelam Books to Host Book Launch with Children’s Author Monica Acker

VNA Senior Living

Burbank YMCA

Harbor View Real Estate Corp.

Austin Preparatory School

DiNapoli Painting Inc.