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TRUCK NUTS THE BEST OF BOSTON’S MOBILE CUISINE

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Summer in Boston traditionally means exploring the city, getting sunburned, and ironically (but totally seriously) drinking Mike’s Hard Lemonade. But now that meals-on-wheels mania has put the boot on our fair city, it also means chasing down every food truck in town. Grilled cheese, Asian eats, vegetarian, hot dogs — any grub you require, there’s almost certainly a truck peddling it. (Be wary of any “free candy” truck, though.) There’s a whole bunch of mobile diners around, but keep in mind that we have never (and would never!) lead you astray.

These are the gems of this growing biz. Since we like you so much, we even picked out some primo spots to settle down with your breakfast/lunch/dinner and eat under the sun’s smile as it beams through the ozone layer. If you’re already a regular at these places, sorry for the bigger line this time tomorrow. If you’re a rook, enjoy.

MOMOGOOSE

The plural of Momogoose, we think, would be Momogeese, though we’re not totally sure about that. One thing we do know is that the plural of “Momogoose customer” is swiftly becoming “all of freakin’ Cambridge.” As in, “This place racked up an obscene amount of votes in our most recent Best Readers’ Poll, all of freakin’ Cambridge must be lining up outside that truck.”

Daily specials like panang curry — sweet and spicy, bell peppers, carrots, and potatoes can ease even the harshest case of the Mondays. The menu is lengthy, but don’t fear deliberation — apparently you can’t go wrong. You’ll

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end up satiated, both physically and morally. Say you decide to go with the Thai Basil with chicken (sautéed basil, jalapeño, bell peppers, and onion), you will have done your part to fill at least one empty belly in the world.

That’s right. The meal-for-meal program means every meal you buy means a meal donated to the World Food Programme.

before noon (amen), but until 2 am on Fridays and Saturdays, Roxy’s proudly touts the kind of mission statement we should all live by: Bread. Cheese. Rock and Roll.

ROXY’S GOURMET GRILLED CHEESE | Beacon St and Chestnut Hill Ave in Cleveland Circle | Wednesday–Thursday, 12–8 pm; Friday–Saturday, 8 pm–2 am | roxysgrilledcheese.com

MOMOGOOSE | 70 Carleton St | Monday–Friday, 10:30 am–3 pm | City Hall Plaza | Monday–Friday, 10 am–2 pm | momogoose.com

BON ME

STAFF MEAL

You don’t have to be Mr. Snooty Monocle Wearer to appreciate history anymore. You just need an appetite. The Loring-Greenough House in Jamaica Plain was constructed in 1760 and is still open to the public for tours and finer things like classical-guitar concerts. Confiscated by colonial forces to be used as a hospital for the Continental Army, the only surviving 18thcentury residence in the historic Sumner Hill neighborhood is now also home to Staff Meal and their house-made head cheese. This partnership, we imagine, came about through the acknowledgement of mutual benefits rather than, you know, war. Let us be thankful for that, eh? And you what goes good with stories about old dead white guys? A pint of chowder, arepas, and a meaty menu that varies weekly.

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STAFF MEAL | Loring-Greenough House in Jamaica Plain or SoWa (designated days for each found on Web site). Times seem to vary but seem to generally open at 10 am in SoWa and at 4 pm in JP | 617.209.9244 | staffmealboston.com

CLOVER FOOD LAB | 20 Carleton St, Cambridge (MIT) | Weekdays, 8 am–7 pm | 7 Holyoke St, Cambridge (Harvard Square) | Daily, 7 am–10 pm | Summer St and Atlantic Ave, Boston (South Station) | Weekdays, 8 am–6 pm | City Hall Plaza, Boston (Government Center) | Weekdays, 8 am–3 pm | SoWa Market, 460 Harrison Ave, Boston | Sundays (May 1–October 31), 8 am–4 pm | cloverfoodtruck.com

SILK ROAD BBQ

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ROXY’S GOURMET GRILLED CHEESE

We’d been hoping someone would finally come along and dethrone Boston Rob as our great state’s reality-television rep — and it seems like our prayers might have been answered in the form of edgy grilledcheese sandwiches. Season 2 of The Great Food Truck Race is set to premiere on Food Network on August 14, and local hot-shit snack truck Roxy’s Grilled Cheese is competing for the $100,000 prize. Soon enough, they’ll be shoving the Green Muenster (Muenster cheese, bacon, and guacamole) down the nation’s collective throat . . . you know, in a good way. But fret not, folks — they won’t be gone from their Cleveland Circle home forever. When you spot the truck back, take your sandwich over to Cassidy Playground — a nine-and-a-halfacre refuge from your stuffy office — and tear into your Hillbilly Melt (ham and Swiss with red pepper and red-onion slaw). Go ahead and digest that SOB for 30 minutes, then head over to the Reilly pool for a dip. Never open

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BON ME | City Hall Plaza | Monday–Friday, 11:30 am–3 pm | SOWA Open Market | 10 am–4 pm | 460 Harrison Street | 617.942.1656 | bonmetruck.com

BOSTON SPEED DOG | 42 Newmarket Sq, Roxbury | Monday–Friday, 10 am–4 pm, Saturday, 11 am–3 pm | 617.839.0102 or bostonspeeddog.com The Clover Food Lab has a few locations around the city, so a map and compass won’t be necessary to find quick, affordable vegetarian eats (out of a truck). They’re posted up in City Hall Plaza and South Station, so you can chomp on a BBQ seitan sandwich while laughing at dudes screaming into Bluetooth headsets. Or get at ’em for a chickpea fritter sandwich in Harvard Square to pass the never-ending wait for the 66 bus. You MIT folks can take a break from solving the universe and take down a soy BLT. Clover’s also stationed in SoWa through Halloween — so we can only hope they’ll have spooky specials like, I dunno, extra bloody vegetables on pita bread? So go to any of the five locations and take a minute to appreciate some of your own damn time and some rosemary fries. OH! OH! GOT IT! Rosemary’s Baby fries!

Everyone likes stuff. New stuff, fresh stuff, old stuff, it’s all stuff. At SoWa open market, you’re going to find stuff brought to you by the stuff makers themselves (artists, designers, photographers, florists, and more) — the stuffers, if you will. You’ll also find Bon Me. They’ve brought their Vietnamese menu from City Hall to this unique enclave. The signature bánh mì sandwich, which boasts cross-cultural cuisine elements from Vietnam to France, is the perfect accompaniment to your perusing of antique collectibles, indiedesigner clothing, original art, and other hand-crafted accessories. The menu ain’t long, but for six bucks, the mix-and-match of meats, rice, and noodles is a cheap, easy lunch. Good food and good stuff. Word.

According to their Web site, Genghis Kahn declared this Asian-inspired barbecue “not bad.” They seem like honest folk at Silk Road BBQ, so we have no issue taking their word at face value. The Mongol emperor himself could not be reached for comment, so it can only be assumed that it’s the “secret stuff” that goes into Silk Road’s pomegranate chili sauce that satisfied the softspoken Kahn. Whatever the secret, they add it to their pulled pork and jerk chicken sandwiches grilled with a side of slaw. Food Network’s Canadian show Eat St. was just there, too, to help keep this charcoal-grilled tradition alive. The Mongol tribesmen under Kahn feared nothing, not even death. The Silk Road guys are kinda like that, except death is bad weather. They definitely don’t fear bad weather at this four-seasons joint. So get a skewer of jerk chicken, pork tenderloin, or leg of lamb and take a leisurely walk down to Boston Harbor on a nice or not-so-nice afternoon. If the Kahn says it’s “not bad,” then you’ll love it for sure. Those fuckers were crazy.

SILK ROAD BBQ | Rowes Wharf, Boston | Tuesday–Thursday, 11:30 am–2 pm | Kendall Square, Cambridge | Tuesday–Thursday, 11:30 am–2 pm | Concord Ave, Belmont | Monday–Saturday, 5–8:30 pm | Auburndale, Newton | Monday– Thursday, 5–8:30 pm | silkroadbbq.com

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You know anyone who’s been married longer than hot dogs and Baseball? We didn’t think so. Because they’re dead by now. Tourists love the idea of scarfing down Fenway Franks at America’s most beloved ballpark, but you know that’s a wallet-clearing afternoon for an obstructed view. Might we suggest an alternative? Since 1975, the Boston Speed Dog truck has been serving big-ass dogs an easy walking distance from William Eustis Playground, a spacious park, which hosts three baseball diamonds. The Wall Street Journal said Speed’s is the best dog in America. With the sun getting ready to plow through these crud skies for a few months, you can bask in the glory of being the child of two parents forever on their honeymoon. Play, relax, stuff your face with gargantuan hot dogs, and be thankful for this holiest of matrimonies.

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CARNIVORES AND HERBIVORES MAKING PEACE — ON A BLANKET

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When dinosaurs roamed the Earth, the carnivores often ate the herbivores. But then we evolved. Today, meat-eaters and plant-eaters can coexist — and even share a blanket for a jolly picnic in the park. This relatively new alliance would sicken the Tyrannosaurus Rex, but we, unlike the T-Rex, have arms big enough to give hugs — even to those whose diets differ from our own — and the common decency to not eat them. This is why we’ve made it our business to find you the best picnic spots. Each one has nearby joints where you can pick up some quick eats for your hamper — no matter what your gastronomic persuasion. Unless you’re that carnival-geek guy who eats airplanes, in which case you’re kinda S.O.L.

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THE REAL DEAL DELI | 736 Centre St, Jamaica Plain | 617.522.1181 | realdealdeli.net

At this nearby Centre Street deli, go for the Godfather, for two reasons. Number one: the name itself.

Number two: it’s a mega-meat combo of corned beef and roasted turkey.

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HIMALAYAN BISTRO | 1735 Centre St, West Roxbury | 617.325.3500 | himalayanbistro.net

Not strictly a vegetarian place, but this Nepali/Indian joint offers a pretty sizable veggie-friendly menu. Go for the aloo bodi tama: fresh-diced potatoes, black-eye beans, and bamboo shoots cooked Himalayan style.

2_BELLE ISLE MARSH RESERVATION Bennington St, East Boston

Make your way to this 152-acre East Boston preserve, and you’ll have earned yourself the opportunity to wade shoeless in Boston’s last remaining salt marsh — a rare pleasure in city living. Only a stone’s throw from the Suffolk Downs station on the Blue Line, Belle Isle makes for a surprisingly secluded urban oasis. Pro tip: bring your bird-watching binoculars (and, if you’re the Mark Trail type, maybe a kayak).

F FOR THE CARNIVORES CARLO’S MARKET & COLD CUT CENTER | 567 Bennington St, East Boston | 617.567.0058

You want a huge sandwich? You’re so hungry you could eat a what? Okay, well, better get yourself to Carlo’s (on the same street as the marsh), where the hoagies are both immense and cheap — go for the chicken cutlet.

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ANGELA’S CAFÉ | 131 Lexington St, East Boston | 617.567.4972 | angelascaferestaurant.com

Veggie enchiladas. Stuffed with sautéed mushrooms, spinach, on-

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Ferry leaves from Long Wharf, Boston | 617.223.8666 | bostonislands.org This particular trek is for you hardcore mofos — you know you’re in for some serious picnicking when you gotta take to the high seas to get there. Luckily, the Boston Harbor Islands are a short ferry trip away from the mainland, meaning you’ll be able to spread your gingham blanket in no time.

VIRGINIA’S FINE FOODS | 8A Cypress St, Brookline | 617.566.7775 | virginiafinefood.com

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ALLANDALE FARM | 259 Allandale Rd, Brookline | 617.524.1531 | allandalefarm.com

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MAX’S DELI CAFÉ | 151 Milk St, Boston | 617.330.9790 | maxsdelicafe.com

What to get, what to get . . . Well, we’re digging the sound of the barbecue pulled chicken — and as per usual with any meat sandwiches, always add bacon. Your feat of endurance for the day: attempt to refrain from eating it before you get to the island.

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Remember when Jupiter reared its big bright ass a number of months back, and when the moon got all super? Sky appreciation is tough in the city, but Ringer is a garden of sorts in a neighborhood with the unofficial slogan, “Keep Allston Shitty.” Here, you can crane your neck in peace.

When the sun is shining, you’ll find kids having fun and skaters outside the neighboring school. At night, you’ll often find couples on the swings or just walking through.

Also, heckle recreational softball games or bring some beer for wiffle ball on the tennis courts. (But don’t — that’s illegal.)

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THE BIG A | 568 Cambridge St, Allston | 617.782.1222 | thebigapizza.com

4_LARZ ANDERSON PARK 23 Newton St, Brookline

Not many people outside of Brookline seem to be aware of this place, yet people still flock here for a little recreation. This local hot spot for grillin’, chillin’, and the like also has a beautiful pond and the Larz Anderson Auto Museum, the oldest collection of motorcars in the US of A. It gets crowded, but if you can get crafty, you can finagle your way into a secluded spot with a great view of the city skyline. And don’t forget the outdoor movie screenings.

Plus, this is a year-round gem, so keep it in mind for the future for some ice skating.

Nothing better than farm stand bounty to help fuel an afternoon of delectable peace. Industrious types are encouraged to stock up on some corn, cucumbers, and tomatoes, and rent a grill space for some grilled veggies. Either way, at Allandale, you’ll escape the mass-produced feel of a regular supermarket.

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MILK STREET CAFÉ | 50 Milk St, Boston | 617.542.3663 | milkstreetcafe.com

For our money, we’re mixing and matching on the breakfast menu, which give you a bagel with cream cheese, fruit salad, and a muffin, all for under seven bones. For you more lunch-minded grazers, go for the Capri (a sandwich of roasted eggplant, hummus, feta, tomatoes, cucumbers, and red peppers).

Or maybe a Venice Beach (Swiss cheese, avocado, and greens).

With all the sandwiches clocking in at under $6, you pretty much can’t go wrong.

This Cypress Street outpost isn’t exactly the closest joint to Larz Anderson Park (it’s almost three miles away), but it offers the finest thing in American dining: choice. Get the No. 1: your choice of roasted or smoked turkey, roast beef, black forest ham, or tuna with a whole mess of toppings.

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This is a good spot to walk the pooch or go for a hilly jog, sure — but it’s a great spot to plant your fat ass in the grass, unfurl that plaid blanket, and open up the basket for some lunch. (Sorry, we didn’t mean that; your ass is lovely.)

There’s a whole bunch to explore here — a playground, bike trails, the Charles River — and you get a wide-open view of downtown Boston.

ions, and peppers. Even the meatheads will be jonesin’ for a bite.

Okay, maybe not — they’ve got that chicken cutlet going. But you’ll be more than satisfied.

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398 Gardner St, West Roxbury

Dirt cheap. Dirt, dirt cheap. Sirloin steak tips for $7.99. Not enough meat?

Add bacon for 75 cents. Blammo — you’re on your way to an umami coma.

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PEACE O’ PIE | 487 Cambridge St, Allston | 617.787.9884 | peaceopie.com

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This vegan pizza joint isn’t even half a mile from Ringer Park and was just acknowledged as the best vegetarian restaurant by you, the readers, in our Best poll. If your plan is to stargaze, go on Friday or Saturday and get the “reverse happy hour” deal: buy any pizza in the last hour of business, and get a second of equal or lesser value for free. Most places don’t want your business when they’re trying to close. Peace o’ Pie wants to feed you. Let them.

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PATIOS PATOIS OUR GUIDE TO THE GREAT OUTDOORS _BY CHRIS FARAONE

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You complained through late April that the winter lasts forever around here, that the pit-stain months unfold too quickly in New England. But now, instead of just soaking in the summer sun and shutting up, you’re already worrying about a coming cold front. Two straight weeks of drizzle and a few Red Sox rain delays can do that to a Bostonian.

In praise of the sometimes spiteful sun god, we wanted to remind everybody that it’s going to be hot for a while. Very hot. So instead of bitching about “scorchers,” remember how you felt four months ago, and try passing out on a roof deck somewhere. It will do you good.

Rather than just listing fun and fresh outdoor joints, we picked five neighborhoods and visited two patios in each that highlighted the scene contrasts in those communities. If we missed your favorite spot or square, feel free to write us hate mail. Either that, or chill out with a frozen cocktail at one of these choice open-air establishments.

BACK BAY THE RATTLESNAKE vs. CAFETERIA It’s almost undeniable that Cafeteria has the sweetest patio amenities on Newbury Street — and not just because it’s bigger than Stephanie’s by 10 seats. The Cafeteria exterior is perfectly equipped for fine-weather people-watching, with ideal natural shade to block rays, and heat lamps for those stiff-nipple evenings. It’s a good thing, too; the Euro-suave cats who frequent this place don’t appreciate the elements denting their immaculate coifs.

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rooftop. With the most dazzling craftsmanship of any deck on this list, the Daedalus patio is a work of art in itself, making it easy to lose yourself for more than a few hours. Of course that’s the downside, too — the wait to get up here can be daunting, particularly if you’re parked at the second-floor bar, where there’s a perfect view of all the pretty patio people having the time of their lives.

THE GREEN BRIAR vs. DEEP ELLUM The difference between the Green Briar and Deep Ellum patios is the difference between Allston and Brighton. A high-walled, mid-sized concrete deck with 50 seats, the Green Briar is a quiet, well-shaded retreat to drink without mustachioed loudmouths on all sides. It’s known for hospitable Irish regulars who like to slam shots with the other neighborhood types — yuppies, families, and yuppie families.We also prefer it to the neighboring Devlin’s, which stubbornly requires that you buy food to Deep Ellum sit outside.

Allston’s go-to hipster haven, on the other hand, is a smash different. At this point, it’s clear that Deep Ellum is no passing trend; with that said, it’s still a trendy destination for cool, colorful cats in ironic tees, elaborate ink, and unorthodox footwear.

Whereas the Green Briar is a good place to avoid being seen (and to maybe even crack a book), the Deep Ellum patio is the center of the be-seen universe. With a little game and the right ink, you even have a good chance of finding a midday hookup there.

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JAMES’S GATE vs. TRES GATOS The patio at James’s Gate is really just a parking lot next to a bodega.

That said, the staff transform the space into a little piece of blacktop paradise. While the Gate is always great for its clever mix of hippies, hipsters, artists, drunks, and riffraff, the patio has more of a civilized-brunch vibe to it (not unlike the restaurant’s classed-up back room). If you lose yourself in the mural depicting the joint’s namesake Irish landmark, you might even forget that you’re lounging between stall lines.

James’s Newcomer Tres Gatos Gate isn’t all that different from the Gate, but that’s not our fault; the crowd is essentially the same at every place in JP, or at least those that offer outdoor areas (unfortunately, Galway House has yet to introduce dumpsterside seating). We chowed tapas outside at the recently finished patio, which is small, seating only 12. But check this — the whole floor is a giant tile mosaic of a cat. The team here has already established a homey atmosphere, inside as well as out. If all goes as planned, pretty soon the quince tree in the yard will bloom (without the use of heavy pesticides), and Chef Marcos Sanchez will use the fruit in his roasted-golden-and-Chioggia-beet salad. It doesn’t get more Jamaica Plain than that.

James’s Gate, 5 McBride St, Jamaica Plain | 617.983.2000 | jamessgate.com Tres Gatos, 470 Centre St, Boston | 617.477.4851 | tresgatosjp.com

WATERFRONT

The Green Briar, 304 Washington St, Brighton | 617.789.4100 | greenbriarpub.com Deep Ellum, 477 Cambridge St, Allston | 617.787.2337 | deepellum-boston.com

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HARVARD SQUARE DAEDALUS vs. CHARLIE’S BEER GARDEN Though it’s been with us for three summers now, the beer garden at Charlie’s is still a favorite new kid — and it’s all deserved praise. Due to the proximity of the Kennedy School of Government, you can crash some some awesomely nerdy theoretical conversations here. Or if you’re the loner type who likes to tuck away in corners, Charlie’s has plenty of nooks and poles to hide Charlie’s Beer behind. It’s also home to Garden Boston’s cheapest lobster roll. Overall, this is by far the most down-toearth patio in the square, and one of the few places where locals and Ivy Leaguers play nice together.

Daedalus is a tad different. Unlike Charlie’s, at Daedalus they sometimes insist that you order food — even if you plan on spending your entire paycheck on margaritas (and the food here ain’t cheap).

Such minor setbacks are beside the point, though. Despite having two stunning indoor rooms, Daedelus is defined by its magnificent

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Rattlesnake, 384 Boylston St, Boston | 617.859.8555 | rattlesnakebar.com Cafeteria, 279A Newbury St, Boston | 617.536.2233 | cafeteriaboston.com

Daedalus, 45 1/2 Mt. Auburn St, Cambridge | 617.349.0071 | daedalusharvardsquare.com Charlie’s Beer Garden, 10 Eliot St, Cambridge | 617.492.9646 | charlieskitchen.com

WHISKEY PRIEST vs. SAM’S AT LOUIS There have been more than a few attempts to re-brand the South Boston waterfront with a sexy new name, something that doesn’t have the words “South Boston” in it. But Sam’s at Louis the city can call it the Innovation District all they want; there’s no getting rid of young Southie partygoers, thousands of whom religiously flock to Whiskey Priest and its wrap-around patio (as well as to the deck behind the always-crowded Atlantic Beer Garden next door). It’s not a homogenous gang, though, as both bars are favorites of new-school and legacy South Boston residents.

The remainder of the so-called Inno District is, how you say, EXTREMELY FUCKING EXPENSIVE. So if you plan to ball, you might as well have the sexiest scenery around. Sam’s, located on top of the new Louis Boston building at Fan Pier, essentially has the same harbor exposure as Whiskey Priest. But without meatheads and their orange girlfriends screaming over one another, the view is somehow much lovelier. In a sense, all of Sam’s is a patio — the restaurant’s giant windows slide open, setting a prime example for what this area needs more of. What it doesn’t need more of, however, is another pricey waterfront Xanadu with well-mannered customers. Sam’s has that covered.

Whiskey Priest, 150 Northern Ave, Boston | 617.826.8111 | thewhiskeypriestpub.com Sam’s at Louis, 60 Northern Ave, Boston | 617.295.0191 | samsatlouis.com

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flight of stairs, the roof deck at the Rattlesnake is as far from hair gel as Back Bay gets. With a perfect mix of open sky and building shade — and delicious, affordable grub — the Rattlesnake is favored by everyone from businessmen to frat boys. It’s also one of the few patios in town with its own bar. Customers queued to get upstairs even before phenom chef Brian Poe commandeered the kitchen in 2009. Now the lines are even longer, and they’re even more worth waiting on.

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THIS SUMMER’S MOVIES ARE ALL ABOUT KICKING ASS _BY PETER KEOUGH

On the screen this summer, everyone is a superhero.

Just take a look at the nobodies who end up allpowerful and in costumes in Green Lantern (June 17) and Captain America (July 22). The women join in, too, like Harry’s stalwart sidekick, Hermione, in Harry Potter and the Deadly Hallows, Part 2 (July 15). And if you want to include ruthless opportunism as a superheroic trait, then Cameron Diaz in the title role of Bad Teacher (June 24) would have to qualify, too.

But as the latter example suggests, such heroism can come at a price. Even when the goal is justice, the single-minded pursuit and wielding of power can push one over to the dark side. Not just in the movies, but in real life: just look at Charlie Sheen, Dominique Strauss-Kahn, and, of course, the original Conan the Barbarian, Arnold Schwarzenegger.

This summer, could the superhero’s mask conceal something unsavory — like the face of the beast unleashed in Rise of the Planet of the Apes?

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GREEN LANTERN | JUNE 17

Reading this comic as a kid, I found it weird and unsettling, a kind of poor man’s Dr. Strange. “The Green Lantern Corps” — a proto–Jedi Knighthood that polices the universe with magical rings and lanterns instead of light sabers — enlists Hal Jordan, test pilot and regular guy, to protect earth from the evil entity Parallax. Judging from the trailers, Ryan Reynolds brings a wisecracking, meat-and-potatoes authority to Jordan; Mark Strong looks like a pointier John Leguizamo as Thaal Sinestro, the Corps leader; and Geoffrey Rush as Tomar-Re, Jordan’s oddly feminine birdman mentor, lends credibility to lines like “the ring turns thoughts into reality.” Director Martin Campbell (Casino Royale) seems whiz-bang with the effects, but can he evoke the eerie green light that haunts the addled adolescent mind?

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BAD TEACHER | JUNE 24

Cameron Diaz sets aside her girl-next-door persona to play Elizabeth Halsey, the junior-high pedagogue of the title, whose rough language, venality, and total disregard for the welfare of her students exceed the worst nightmares of Waiting for “Superman.” When her wealthy boyfriend dumps her, Halsey sets out to seduce the rich new teacher, played by Justin Timberlake, while at the same rebuffing the advances of the lovably shlumpy gym teacher (Jason Segel). On the downside, Gene Stupnitsky and Lee Eisenberg, who scripted the awful Year One, wrote the screenplay. On the other hand, Jake Kasdan, who helmed the underrated, very funny Walk Hard, is directing. So maybe this might turn out to be a raunchy, funny romp somewhere between Bad Santa and Bad Lieutenant.

HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS - PART 2 | JULY 15

If you don’t know what this one is all about yet, then you probably never will. It’s the end of the billion-dollar franchise, and Harry (Daniel Radcliffe) and his sidekicks must destroy Voldemort’s horcruxes. You know, those objects that contain the fragmented pieces of his soul. But with Dumbledore dead and Voldemort in charge, whom can Harry rely on to help pull off his messiah act? The callow, carrot-topped Ron (Rupert Grint)? Not likely.

I’d put my money on Hermione (Emma Watson), who has proven the most intriguing and resourceful character in the series and deserving of a line of bestsellers of her own. David Yates, second only to Alfonso Cuarón and his Prisoner of Azkaban as the best director in the series, picks up where he left off with the epic’s dark and dramatic conclusion.

CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE FIRST AVENGER | JULY 22

If scrawny Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) can become a superhero, why can’t we? Based on the comic-book character first spawned in the ’40s and revived in the ’60s by Marvel Comics, Captain America fits nicely into the recent trend of films about zeroes to heroes that includes Watchmen, Kick-Ass, and Super.

Rogers tries to enlist in the Army at the onset of World War II and gets rejected. Undaunted, he volunteers for an experiment that transforms him into a pecbulging army of one, ready to take on the Third Reich (I guess Superman and Hellboy were busy with previous engagements). Just to show that not all übermenschen are created equal in the good and evil department, the Nazis submit one of their own to the same process and come up with an unpleasant arch-villain called the Red Skull (Hugo Weaving). Joe Johnston, who has shown skill before with period settings in The Rocketeer and October Sky, could turn the jingoistic premise into something more than an Army recruiting ad, or a teaser for the heavily hyped Avengers (coming out May 3, 2012).

COWBOYS & ALIENS | JULY 29

This vies with Hobo With a Shotgun for best/worst title of 2011, in the same league as the 1966 genre mash-up Billy the Kid vs.

Dracula. Upon closer examination, though, the premise of Jon Favreau’s adaptation of Scott Mitchell Rosenberg’s graphic novel sounds more like High Plains Drifter versus Independence Day. In 1873 a mysterious stranger (Daniel Craig) shows up in the desert burg of Absolution, Arizona, where a local lass (Olivia Wilde) likes him just fine but the town tyrant (Harrison Ford) isn’t so friendly. Until, that is, the hostile spaceships arrive and the newcomer demonstrates some useful, mind-boggling powers. Despite the heavyweights Craig and Ford in the cast and the big-budget effects, this film looks like it could be stolen by the classy supporting actors, including Sam Rockwell, Paul Dano, Keith Carradine, and Clancy Brown.

RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES | AUGUST 5

In an experiment not unlike that in Captain America, a scientist played by James Franco increases the intelligence of an ape named Caesar (Andy Serkis) to a superhuman level.

Naturally, Caesar notices that in the present scheme of things simians have been getting the shaft, and he organizes a revolt that presumably leads to the domination of the damn dirty apes that Charlton Heston was so down on.

Here’s another example of superior power not necessarily translating into superior virtue — or is it? I’d suggest watching James Marsh’s fascinating documentary Project Nim ( July 8) about an ill-conceived and ill-fated experiment to teach a chimpanzee sign language; it might put the apes’ side of the story in better perspective. Director Rupert Wyatt (The Escapist) will have his work cut out for him coming up with a prequel that holds up to Franklin J. Schaffner’s Planet of the Apes.

CONAN THE BARBARIAN | AUGUST 1

If we can buy a brainy, pissedoff ape as a hero in Rise of the Planet of the Apes, or at least as a sympathetic villain, then this ruthless Nietzschean knucklehead, formerly portrayed in 1982 by an ex-governor of California recently disgraced in a paternity suit, shouldn’t be a problem. Especially since his is such a hard-luck story: parents killed by a cruel despot as a child, forced to roam the world in search of the Cimmerian dream. The director, Marcus Nispel, does not inspire confidence; he has a history of taking cult classics (The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Friday the 13th) and turning them into potboilers. But casting as Conan the biracial Jason Momoa, best known as the dreadlocked Ronon Dex in Stargate Atlantis, could make an interesting contrast to the Aryan Arnold. And if it sucks, just remember — that which does not thrill us makes us stronger.

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SUN SCREENS THE FILM FESTIVALS OF NEW ENGLAND ARE NO LAST RESORTS _BY PETER KEOUGH

The Perfect Family

If so inclined, a person could spend every day of an entire year just travelling across the world from one film festival to the next, from Cannes to Cairo, from Karlovy Vary to Ouagadougou. If you can only afford to take a bus, though, there’s another option: pass the entire summer attending the film festivals of New England. Not only does our region offer some of the country’s best vacation spots, but it also hosts some of the most innovative, manageable, illuminating, and entertaining cinephilic celebrations around. They feature the best independent films, appearances by renowned filmmakers and actors, and events ranging from gala parties to writing roundtables. And if that gets too stimulating, you can always take a dip in the surf or bask on a veranda. Here are four of the best, a cinematic summer tour ranging from Woods Hole, Massachusetts, to Waterville, Maine.

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PROVINCETOWN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

June 15–19 | ptownfilmfest.org

As if the charms of Provincetown were not enough, this outstanding festival offers cutting-edge programming, easy-going accessibility, and celebrity elbow-rubbing. (Look, there’s Tilda Swinton at the Wired Puppy!) But maybe my favorite event is the Q&A with the Filmmaker on the Edge Award winner, conducted by the inimitable John Waters.

(Look, there’s John Waters on his bike!) This year, Waters will be chatting with Black Swan auteur Darren Aronofsky, who, despite his dark movies, is actually a funny guy. The festival will also present awards to Vera Farmiga (Up in the Air) for Excel-

lence in Acting and to documentary pioneer Albert Maysles (Gimme Shelter, Grey Gardens) for Career Achievement. And as usual, there are many great films you otherwise might never see, like Anne Renton’s The Perfect Family, Mike Cahill’s Another Earth, and Cam Archer’s invitingly titled Shit Year.

NANTUCKET FILM FESTIVAL

June 22–26 | nantucketfilmfestival.org

If you miss Vera Farmiga at Provincetown, just book a ferry ride to Nantucket, where she is also being honored — receiving the festival’s Compass Rose Acting Award. (Way to go, Vera!) Plus she’s screening her directorial debut, Higher Ground, Continued on p 28

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in which she also stars. The festival also acknowledges Margin the underrated art of the Call screenplay, presenting its annual Screenwriting Tribute to Oscar winner Paul Haggis (Crash; The Next Three Days) and its New Voices in Screenwriting award to Ben Queen, who wrote Cars 2, the festival’s opening-night film. Not very indie, perhaps, but other offerings are less mainstream, like Margin Call, J.C. Chandor’s dramatization of the 2008 economic meltdown. And be sure to drop in on Ben Stiller’s annual, ever-popular “All Star Comedy Roundtable,” not to mention his mother Anne Meara’s “Late Night Storytelling” session with special guest, Emmy-nominated Mike O’Malley from Glee.

MAINE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL July 15–24 | miff.org

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If that’s the case, the 14th annual Maine International Film Festival, which takes place in Waterville on the banks of the Kennebunk River, might fit the bill. Among the attractions are a “rediscovery” program that includes restored prints of Martin Scorsese’s Taxi Driver, Bernardo Bertolucci’s The Conformist, and

John Ford’s The Quiet Man. From across the border, Quebecois cinema is honored with screenings of The Salesman, Sébastien Pilote’s acclaimed debut feature; Bull’s Eye: A Painter on the Watch, Bruno Boulianne’s documentary about artist Marc Séguin; and Route 132, Louis Bélanger’s gripping crime drama. And actress Karen Young will represent American indies with her new films, Steven Williford’s The Green and Julie Reichert’s Warrior Woman.

WOODS HOLE FILM FESTIVAL

July 30–August 6 | woodsholefilmfestival.org/2011

Okay, so you like the seashore, but hate the ferry, and for some reason aren’t interested in Vera Farmiga receiving an acting award. If so, Woods Hole is the place for you. Features include Justin Lerner’s Girlfriend Girlfriend, about a Down syndrome youth with a crush on an older woman, and As If I’m Not There, Juanita Wilson’s drama set in war-torn Sarajevo. Among the documentaries are several portraits of artists, such as A Good Man, Bob Hercules and Gordon Quinn’s tribute to choreographer Bill T. Jones; Jimmy Tingle’s American Dream, Vinnie Straggas’s profile of the local funnyman; and Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone, Chris Metzler and Lev Anderson’s look at the pioneering ska-funkers group.

And be sure to check out “Filmmaking and War,” a panel discussion featuring Sebastian Junger, who co-directed Restrepo with Tim Hetherington, the acclaimed photojournalist recently killed while reporting on the Libyan civil war.

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LEICESTER DRIVE-IN | 1675 Main St, Leicester, MA | 508.892.4400 | leicesterdrivein.net | $20 per car | Box office opens at 6 pm

Movies shown seven nights a week midJune through the last Sunday in August.

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MENDON TWIN DRIVE-IN | 35 Milford St, Mendon, MA | 508.473.4958 | mendondrivein.com | $20 per car; $30 per van | Box office opens at 7 pm

Movies shown seven nights a week, starting May 27 through late August.

Snack bar offers clam chowder, lobster rolls, popcorn, Mexican food, hot dogs, ice cream, hamburgers, mozzarella sticks, and much more. Cash only.

NORTHFIELD DRIVE-IN THEATRE | 81 Northfield Rd, Hinsdale, NH | 603.239.4054 | northfielddrivein.com | $9 per person | Box office opens at 6 pm

Situated right on the border of New Hampshire and Massachusetts, this drive-in is now in its 63rd year. Movies shown Friday through Sunday, all summer long. Snack bar offers popcorn, hamburgers, fried dough, pizza, and corn dogs. Cash only.

RUSTIC TRI-VIEW DRIVE-IN | Rte 146, North Smithfield, RI | 401.769.7601 | myspace.com/rusticdrivein | $20 per car | Movies typically start at 7:15 pm

Just 10 minutes from downtown Providence, the Rustic offers three screens showing at least two movies every night, all summer long. Snack bar offers popcorn, hamburgers, ice cream, etc.

WELLFLEET DRIVE-IN | Rt. 6, Wellfleet, MA | 508.349.7176 or wellfleetcinemas. com | $8 per person; $5 seniors | Box office opens at 7 pm Screens first-run double features every night in the summer. Snack bar offers popcorn, hot dogs, ice cream, hamburgers, you name it. Cash only.

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BROOKLINE SUMMER IN THE PARKS OUTDOOR FILM SERIES | Devotion School Field, 345 Harvard St, Brookline | brooklinema.gov | Free

The theme of this year’s series is “Pirates” — finally, a chance to bring your cutlass out for a night on the town. Films slated thus far include The Goonies, Hook, and Pirates of Penzance. Movies begin at dusk. Check online for dates and films.

SIXTH ANNUAL CHINATOWN FILMS AT THE GATE | 10 Hudson St, Boston | 617.482.2380 | Free

For the sixth year running, a vacant lot near Chinatown Gate is transformed into a free, outdoor theater screening classic kung-fu and Chinese-language films under the stars. August 25–28; movies start at dusk.

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Free films on the Esplanade at the Hatch, every Friday from mid-June through late-August. Movies start at dusk. Check online for film schedule.

SUMMER IN THE CITY: MOVIES BY MOONLIGHT | Boston Harbor Hotel, Rowes Wharf, Boston | bhh.com/special_summer. htm | Free for guests; call for prices

The Boston Harbor Hotel’s annual “Summer in the City” series features both vintage and modern classics every Friday night, June 17 through Sept 2. The films slated thus far include An Affair to Remember, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Field of Dreams, and more. Movies begin at dusk. Check online for dates and films.

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Every summer, in addition to swarms of mosquitoes and fanny-packed tourists, New England hosts a massive invasion of live music. And even when you can barely walk a block without stumbling upon some outdoor concert, there’s no need to settle for what’s happening in your back yard — not when there are so many shows worth crossing state lines for this year. Want to take a weekend-long musical mini-vacation? Hit the road to see My Morning Jacket, Chromeo, and Atmosphere headline Maine’s KahBang extravaganza; or drop by the 52nd annual Newport Folk Festival to see the Decemberists share a stage with Gogol Bordello. Consider the following an essential primer on what the Northeast has to offer this year — from such mindexpanding elder statesmen as the Flaming Lips and Dinosaur Jr., to the lush indie-pop sounds of Cults and Twin Sister, to the arena spectacles of Britney Spears, we’ve got you covered.

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SOLID SOUND FESTIVAL | JUNE 24-26

The Wilco-curated Solid Sound festival returns to Mass MoCA for three musicand-arts-soaked days in June. Its gargantuan line-up features two sets by the twangy Chicagoan curators themselves; must-see headliners like the Levon Helm Band, Sonic Youth’s Thurston Moore, the Autumn Defense (featuring Wilco’s John Stirratt and Patrick Sansone); plus appearances from newer acts like Brooklyn indie-rockers Here We Go Magic and noisy psychedelia from San Francisco’s Sic Alps. On the comedy tip, you’ve got local boys John Hodgman and Eugene Mirman, plus cheese making, falconry (!), and something called “impossible exhibition.”

Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art, 87 Marshall St, North Adams, MA | $116 | 413.662.2111 | massmoca.org

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“CLAMBAKE” FEAT. FOSTER THE PEOPLE | June 16 | Lansdowne St, Boston | $20-$29 | wfnx.com/ clambake

TWIN SISTER | July 21 | Brighton Music Hall, Allston | $12 | ticketmaster.com

BRIGHT EYES + MOUNTAIN GOATS + EAST IS EAST | July 28 | Meadowbrook US Cellular Pavilion, Gilford, NH | $20-$33 | meadowbrook.net

BRITNEY SPEARS + NICKI MINAJ | August 8 | TD Garden, Boston | $29.50$347.50 | ticketmaster.com

DINOSAUR JR. + HENRY ROLLINS | June 21 | Calvin Theatre, Northampton | $25 | iheg.com

FLORENCE AND THE MACHINE | June 23 | Bank of America Pavilion, Boston| $20-$30 | livenation.com

MOTLEY CRÜE + POISON + NEW YORK DOLLS | July 15 | Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, CT | $75-$95 | ticketmaster.com

THE FLAMING LIPS | July 27 | Bank of America Pavilion, Boston | $25-$45 | livenation.com

WIZ KHALIFA | July 27 | Meadowbrook US Cellular Pavilion, Gilford, NH | $25$30 | meadowbrook.net

ELLIE GOULDING | July 27 | House of Blues, Boston | $35$42.25 | hob.com/boston

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BEIRUT + LADY LAMB THE BEEKEEPER | July 29 | State Theatre, Portland, ME | $22; $25 advance | statetheatreportland.com

“NEWPORT FOLK FESTIVAL” FEAT. THE DECEMBERISTS | July 30-31 | Newport, RI | $69-$125 | newportfolkfest.net

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DAVID WAX MUSEUM | August 10 | Prescott Park Arts Festival, Portsmouth, NH | $8-$10 | prescottpark.org

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KINGS OF LEON | August 19 | Comcast Center, Mansfield | $23$59 | livenation.com

MARINA AND THE DIAMONDS | June 20 | Paradise, Boston | $17.50 | thedise.com

CINDERELLA + MASS | August 10 | Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom, Hampton, NH | $28; $26 advance | ticketmaster.com

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Tremont St, Boston | 617.824.8000 | Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, 14 Castle St, Great Barrington, MA | 413.528.0100 | bemf.org | Agostino Steffani’s Niobe, Regina di Tebe, with Amanda Forsythe [Niobe], Philippe Jaroussky [Anfione], Yulia Van Doren [Manto], Charles Robert Stephens [Tiresia], Kevin D. Skelton [Clearte], Matthew White [Creonte], Jesse Blumberg [Poliferno], Colin Balzer [Tiberino], and Jose Lemos [Nerea].

Center, Koussevitzky Music Shed, 297 West St, Lenox | 888.266.1200 | bso. org | Prokofiev’s Symphony No. 1; Schumann’s Cello Concerto, with Yo-Yo Ma; Brahms’s Symphony No. 1. Rehearsal and prerehearsal talk 9:30 am.

ASTON MAGNA | JUNE 16 Slosberg Recital Hall at Brandeis University, 415 South St, Waltham | 781.736.3331 | astonmagna.org | Music for violin and harpsichord by J.S. and C.P.E. Bach, with Daniel Stepner and John Gibbons.

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DAEDALUS STRING QUARTET | JUNE 24 Shalin Liu Performance Center | 37 Main St, Rockport | 978.546.7391 | rcmf.org | Mozart’s String Quartet in F, K.590; Richard Wernick’s String Quartet No. 8; Janácek’s In the Mists for solo piano, with Andrew Rangell; Dohnányi’s Piano Quintet No. 2 in E-flat minor, with Rangell.

TANGLEWOOD MUSIC CENTER FELLOWS | JUNE 28 Tanglewood Music Center, Seiji Ozawa

Hall, 297 West St, Lenox | 888.266.1200 | bso. org | Accompanying the Mark Morris Dance Group: Stravinsky’s Symphonies of Wind Instruments; Bach’s Italian Concerto in F, BWV 971; Stravinsky’s Renard; Bach’s Suite No. 3 in C for solo cello, BWV 1009.

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Koussevitzky Music Shed, 297 West St, Lenox | 888.266.1200 | bso.org | Berlioz’s Requiem, with tenor Russell Thomas and Tanglewood Festival Chorus conducted by John Oliver.

DIMITRIS SGOUROS | JULY 8 Breakers, 44 Ochre Pt, Newport, RI | 401.847.1000 | newportmusic.org Piano recital.

THE NEWPORT MUSIC FESTIVAL PRESENTS MICHAEL ENDRES | JULY 13 Newport Art

Museum, 76 Bellevue Ave, Newport, RI | $25 | 401.848.8200 | newportmusc.org | Schubert program.

KINGSTON CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL | JULY 20-31 Fine Arts Center Concert Hall at University of Rhode

Island, 105 Upper College Rd, Kingston, RI | $20 | 401.789.0665 | kingstonchambermusic.org | Featuring selections of Schumann, Strauss, Gershwin, Rachmaninoff, and more.

PHILHARMONIA BAROQUE ORCHESTRA CONDUCTED BY NICHOLAS McGEGAN | AUGUST 14 Tanglewood Music Center, Seiji Ozawa Hall, 297 West St,

Lenox | 888.266.1200 | bso.org | Handel’s Orlando, with Dominique Labelle [Angelica], Susanne Rydén [Dorinda], Diana Moore [Medoro], Clint van der Linde [Orlando], and Wolf Matthias Friedrich [Zoroastro].

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BOSTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CONDUCTED BY BRAMWELL TOVEY | AUGUST 26 Tanglewood Music Center, Koussevitzky Music Shed, 297 West

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St, Lenox | 888.266.1200 | bso.org | Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess, with Alfred Walker [Porgy], Marquita Lister [Bess], Nicole Cabell [Clara], and Tanglewood Festival Chorus conducted by John Oliver.

| $20, students free | 207.583.6747 | deertreestheatre.org | Programs include “Hungarian Connection,” “Voice of the Whale,” “Mahler Remembered,” “Wind Song,” “Full Circle.”

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AMERICAN REPERTORY THEATER Loeb Drama Center, 64 Brattle St, Cambridge MA | 617.547.8300 | amrep.org |

OGUNQUIT PLAYHOUSE Route 1, Ogunquit ME | 207.646.5511 |

The A.R.T. is one of the country’s most celebrated resident theaters and the winner of numerous awards, including the Tony Award and the Pulitzer Prize. The box office is open Tues through Sun from 12–5 pm, or until a half-hour before evening performances.

F DON’T MISS: AUG 17 THROUGH OCT 2 The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess, at the Loeb Drama Center

ARTS EMERSON Cutler Majestic Theatre, 219 Tremont St, Boston MA | 617.824.8400 | artsemer-

son.org | Arts Emerson hosts top-notch performers and theatrical tours from around the world in the heart of Boston’s theatre district.

F DON’T MISS: JULY 12-24 Psy.

BROADWAY ACROSS AMERICA Boston’s Colonial Theater, 106 Boylston St, Boston MA | 800.982.2787 | broadwayacrossamerica.com | Broadway Across America brings Broadway productions on nationwide tour.

F DON’T MISS: JUNE 14 THROUGH JULY 9 West Side Story.

RHODE ISLAND CONTEMPORARY THEATRE COMPANY CTC Studio, 50 South

SHAKESPEARE AND COMPANY 70 Kemble St, Lenox MA | 413.637.3353 | shakespeare.org | Performances take place in the Founders’ Theatre, the Rose Footprint Theatre, or Elayne P. Bernstein Theatre. Box office open daily from 10 am–3 pm. Subscriptions available.

Tickets are discounted greatly for previews.

F DON’T MISS: JUNE 24 THROUGH SEPt 4 As You Like It, at the Founders’.

WELLFLEET HARBOR ACTORS THEATER One Kendrick Ave, Wellfleet MA | 508.349.6835 | what.org | A sassy theater on the Cape that prides itself in surprising visiting urbanites with its daring work, the WHAT holds performances on its Harbor Stage and Julie Harris Stage (yes, the Julie Harris, Tony winner and Oscar nom, who lives nearby and serves as the theater’s honorary board chair).

F DON’T MISS: JULY 7-30 Neighborhood 3: Requisition of Doom, at the Harbor Stage.

ogunquitplayhouse.org | Ogunquit Playhouse began in the summer of 1933 and has gone on to produce an annual season of summer musical theatre that includes Broadway hits both new and old.

F DON’T MISS: THROUGH JUNE 18 Avenue Q. F DON’T MISS: JUNE 22 THROUGH JULY 16 Summer of Love.

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County Commons Way, Wakefield RI | 401.218.0282 | thecontemporarytheater.com | The Contemporary Theatre Company has been revitalizing Rhode Island’s local theatre scene since 2005; the troupe recently won the Best Theatre Company award in the Providence Phoenix Best of 2011.

F DON’T MISS: JUNE 8-23 Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind.

TRINITY REPERTORY COMPANY 201 Washington St, Providence, RI | 401.351.4242 | trinityrep.com | Tony-winning regional gem Trinity Rep is the largest arts organization in Rhode Island and has produced 57 world premieres since 1963. Its conservatory acting program operates through partnerships with Rhode Island College and Brown University.

F DON’T MISS: JUNE 23 THROUGH JULY 31 Hedwig and the Angry Inch, at the Pell Chafee Performance Center.

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The Summer Festival Theater at Roxbury Latin

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William Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” and Tom Stoppard’s “Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead” “Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead” Running July 28th - August 14th “Twelfth Night” Running August 4th - 14th Both running in Rep Aug 11th - August 14th The Smith Theatre at Roxbury Latin 101 St. Theresa Ave., West Roxbury, MA 02132 Tickets: $25 General Admission $20 Veterans • $15 Seniors & Students Group and Package Discounts available For tickets email: sft@roxburylatin.org or call 617.325.4920 x.383 or brownpapertickets.com

“High balls and high art” — New York Times “A fantastic show” — Boston Globe Through July 31

ALSO ON VIEW

Corinna Schnitt: Once Upon a Time Building Blocks

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Jacques Callot and the Baroque Print July 8

Journeys: Conrad Shawcross and Tavares Strachan Lillian Bassman, photographer, Harper’s Bazaar, July 1955.

The V-Back Evenings, Suzy Parker. © Lillian Bassman, Courtesy of the artist and Staley-Wise Gallery.

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Corinna Schnitt, Once Upon a Time, 2005. © Corinna Schnitt.

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Conrad Shawcross, Pre-retroscope VI (Gowanus Canal Journey, NY), 2009. Courtesy the Artist and Victoria Miro Gallery, London. © Conrad Shawcross, Photography: Poppy de Villeneuve.

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AZIZ ANSARI | June 25 | Cape Cod Melody Tent, 21 West Main St, Hyannis, MA | $39-$57 | ticketmaster.com

TRACY MORGAN | July 2 | MGM Grand at Foxwoods, 39 Norwich Westerly Rd, Ledyard, CT | $40$60 | comixatfoxwoods.com

LISA LAMPANELLI | July 29 | Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom, 169 Ocean Blvd, Hampton, NH | $37-$66 | ticketmaster.com

CRAIG FERGUSON | July 31 | Wilbur Theatre, 246 Tremont St, Boston, MA | $69 | thewilburtheatre.com

BOB SAGET | July 8 | Cape Cod Melody Tent, 21 West Main St, Hyannis, MA | $35-$53 | ticketmaster.com

DANIEL TOSH | July 22 | Wang Theatre, 270 Tremont St, Boston, MA | $45-$60 | citicenter.org

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Radisson Hotel • Manchester, NH This Three-day event will showcase 20 of the world’s most seasoned Elvis Tribute Artists vying to represent New England at the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest in Memphis, plus thousands in prize money.

Saturday Night’s “from England to New England,” will feature a selection of Elvis’ greatest hits and stars the next big thing in the Elvis World, Ben Portsmouth along with New England native Robert Washington.

After the big show, join us for “Rock-A-Hula in Manchester,” an after hours party that’s not to be missed! Plusa performance from last year’s winner Joe Ramsey, an Elvis Collectibles Sale, Elvis Inspired Gospel Music and a whole lot more!

VISIT OUR WEB SITE OR CALL 518-681-7452 FOR INFORMATION AND TICKETS

www.NewEnglandElvisFestival.com © EPE Reg. U.S. Pat. & Tm. Off. The New England Elvis Festival is produced by Sherry Management, LLC under license from E.P.E. Inc. All rights reserved.

RHYS DARBY | August 1 | Wilbur Theatre, 246 Tremont St, Boston, MA | $25 | thewilburtheatre.com

LOUIS C.K. | August 4 | Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom, 169 Ocean Blvd, Hampton, NH | $37.50-$57.50 | ticketmaster.com

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Amanda Forsythe, Niobe

June 12, 14, 15, 17, and 19 Cutler Majestic Theatre at Emerson College, Boston, MA

June 24 and 25

Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, Great Barrington, MA Enjoy this stunning masterpiece with elegant costumes, breathtaking sets, Baroque flying machines, and 75 musicians and dancers from around the world!

Philippe Jaroussky, Anfione

Bo on Early Music Fe ival PART OF A WEEK OF EXTRAORDINARY CONCERTS, OPERA, AND MORE.

Tickets start at $30! 617-868-BEMF | WWW.BEMF.ORG

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DANCING THROUGH THE DOG DAYS

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ACROSS THE AGES DANCE PROJECT | June 17-18 | Sharon Eyal’s Love and Killer Pig | Green Street Studios, 185 Green St, Cambridge, MA | 617.864.3191 or greenstreetstudios.org

FLOORLORDS | June 25 | “Return the Burn” | Institute of Contemporary Art, 100 Northern Ave, Boston, MA | $15-$25 | icaboston.org

CARTE BLANCHE | June 29–July 3 | Sharon Eyal’s Love and Killer Pig | Jacob’s Pillow, Ted Shawn Theatre, 358 George Carter Rd, Becket, MA | $43.50-$64.50 | jacobspillow.org

ALUMNI OF BILL T. JONES/ARNIE ZANE DANCE COMPANY | July 15-16 | Alexandra Beller/Dances performing egg | Institute of Contemporary Art, 100 Northern Ave, Boston, MA | $22-$25 | icaboston.org

CAMILLE A. BROWN & DANCERS | July 15-16 | Brown’s The Groove to Nobody’s Business, City of Rain, New Second Line, and new solo

by Brown | Bates College, Schaeffer Theater, 305 College St, Lewiston, ME | $12-$24 | batesdancefestival.org

LAR LUBOVITCH DANCE COMPANY | July 20-24 | Lubovitch’s Coltrane’s Favorite Things and Legend of Ten | Jacob’s Pillow, Ted Shawn Theatre, 358 George Carter Rd , Becket, MA | $59.50-$64.50 | jacobspillow.org

ZOE|JUNIPER | July 20-24 | Zoe Scofield’s A Crack in Everything | Wed-Sun | Jacob’s Pillow, Doris Duke Theatre, 358 George Carter Rd, Becket, MA | $23.50-$37.50 | jacobspillow.org

ISLAND MOVING CO.’S GREAT FRIENDS DANCE FESTIVAL | July 21-31 | Great Friends Meeting House, 21 Farewell St, Newport, RI | $23 | islandmovingco.org

Faces & Places: Mid-19th-Century Boston, Selections from the Art Collections of the Boston Athenæum.

The Boston Athenæum’s Norma Jean Calderwood Gallery from June 20 through September 17, 2011.

outstanding. outdoors.

THE PATio BAR AT ARTBAR iS Now oPEN. Come welcome warmer weather with creatively prepared dishes, an extensive wine list and delicious riverfront views,

After John L. Magee (fl. 1844-1870s) Southern Chivalry - Argument Versus Club’s 1856 Lithograph

Works by such leading American artists as Winslow Homer, Daniel Chester French, Chester Harding, Louis Prang, John Sartain, Thomas Sully, and Nathaniel Currier bring to life one of Boston’s greatest eras with historic portraits and classic images of the city.

Open to the public from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday; from 9:00 am to 7:30 pm on Monday and Wednesday; and from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm on Saturday. New members are always welcome at the Athenæum. For membership and event information, please visit the Boston Athenæum website at www.bostonathenaeum.org or call 617-720-7641.

The Boston Athenæum, 10 ½ Beacon Street, Boston, in the heart of Beacon Hill. www.bostonathenaeum.org.

617.806.4122 ArtBarCambridge.com Reservations available on OpenTable.com

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SEASON OF SURREALITY THE MUST-SEE ART OF THE SUMMER _BY GREG COOK

Summer art in New England means driving up Route 1 in Maine with the car windows down, past the odd and amazing roadside metal giraffes and caterpillars, and discovering — as I did a few summers back — a nondescript house that turns out to be Fawcett’s Antique Toy & Art Museum. Inside is an astonishing time-machine collection, ranging from early Disney toys to the cowboy duds the radio (!) Lone Ranger wore.

When you’re done there, sure, you’ll find intellectual challenges (the ICA’s survey of Eva Hesse’s sculptural sketches) as well as eye candy (Tomi Ungerer’s menacingly whimsical illustrations).

Wyeth — like artists from Edward Hopper to Iraq War artist Steve Mumford — have been attracted here from Away for decades. They come for adventure.

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“MAN RAY/LEE MILLER: PARTNERS IN SURREALISM” | JUNE 11–DECEMBER 4

Lee Miller tracked down Man Ray in Paris in 1929, hoping he’d teach her photography. He was a celebrated Surrealist artist. She was a ravishing flapper fashion model. At first Ray reluctantly took her on, but they soon became creative partners — and lovers. This exhibit rounds up 76 sexy, surreal artworks by the pair, as well as their circle — Picasso, Ernst, Calder, Corbusier. “You are so young and beautiful and free, and I hate myself for trying to cramp that in you which I admire most,” Ray wrote her in 1931, a year before she dumped him and moved to New York to find her own way.

“I shall try to be everything you want me to be toward you, because I realize it is the only way to keep you.”

PEABODY ESSEX MUSEUM | 161 Essex St, Salem, MA | 866.745.1876 | pem.org Continued on p 42

on vIew Through sepTemBer 5, 2011 The InsTITuTe of C o n T e m p o r a ry a r T / B o s To n 100 Northern Avenue, Boston www.icaboston.org

From Jasper Johns to David Byrne, see how the vinyl record has inspired artists over the past 50 years.

Jeroen Diepenmaat, Pour des dents d’un blanc éclatant et saines, 2005.

Record players, vinyl records, taxidermied birds, and sound. Dimensions variable. © Jeroen Diepenmaat.

Sean Duffy, Burn Out Sun, 2003 20 LP records, glue, metal tripod, 42 x 33 x 33 inches Collection of Debra and Dennis Scholl, Miami Beach Courtesy of the artist and Susanne Vielmetter Los Angeles Projects Photo by Gene Ogami The Record: Contemporary Art and Vinyl was organized by the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University.

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ART MUSEUMS

FAWCETT’S ANTIQUE TOY & ART MUSEUM | Ongoing | 3506 Route 1, Waldoboro, ME | 207.832.7398 | home.gwi.net/ ~fawcetoy/index.htm

“TRENT BURLESON: BIRDS AND OTHER METAPHORS” | Through August 17 | Newport Art Museum, 76 Bellevue Ave, Newport, RI | 401.848.8200 | newportartmuseum.org

“BEHIND THE LENS, UNDER THE BIG TOP: THE CIRCUS PHOTOGRAPHS OF ELLIOT FENANDER” | Through October 30 | Shelburne Museum, 6000 Shelburne Road, Shelburne, VT | 802.985.3346 | shelburnemuseum.org

“MAINE MODERNS: ART IN SEGUINLAND, 1900-1940” | June 4–September 11 | Portland Museum of Art | 7 Congress Sq, Portland, ME | 207.775.6148 | portlandmuseum.org

“THE WORKERS” | Through March 15 | Mass MoCA, 1040 Mass MoCA Way, North Adams, MA | 413.662.2111 | massmoca.org

“WALL WORKS” | June 11–April 29 | DeCordova, 51 Sandy Pond Rd, Lincoln, MA | 781.259.8355 | decordova.org

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“SHAUN GLADWELL/MATRIX 162” | June 2–September 18 | Wadsworth Atheneum, 600 Main St, Hartford, CT | 860.278.2670 | thewadsworth.org

“ICE AGE TO THE DIGITAL AGE: THE 3D ANIMATION ART OF BLUE SKY STUDIOS” | June 11–October 31 | Norman Rockwell Museum, 9 Route 183, Stockbridge, MA | 413.298.4100 | nrm.org

“AMONG THE BREAKAGE: NEW PAINTING FROM PROVIDENCE” | June 11–July 11 | Bell Gallery, Brown University, 64 College St, Providence, RI | 401.863.2932 | brown.edu

“ANDREW WYETH, CHRISTINA’S WORLD AND THE OLSON HOUSE” | June 11–October 30 | Farnsworth Art Museum, 16 Museum St, Rockland, ME | 207.596.6457 | farnsworthmuseum.org

EL ANATSUI, COLLECTION | June 12–October 2 | Clark Art Institute, 225 South St, Williamstown, MA | 413.458.2303 | clarkart.edu

“TOMI UNGERER: CHRONICLER OF THE ABSURD” | June 18–October 9 | Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, 125 West Bay Rd, Amherst, MA | 413.658.1100 | carlemuseum.org

“COCKTAIL CULTURE” | Through July 31 | RISD Museum of Art, 224 Benefit St, Providence, RI | 401.454.6500 | risdmuseum.org

“EDWARD HOPPER’S MAINE” | July 15–October 16 | Bowdoin College Museum of Art, 9400 College Station, Brunswick, ME | 207.725.3275 | bowdoin. info/art-museum

“EVA HESSE: STUDIOWORK” | July 30 | State Theatre, Portland, ME | $41–$61 | 207.772.1540 | statetheatreportland.com

“A CHOSEN PATH: THE CERAMIC ART OF KAREN KARNES” | August 27– December 3 | Currier Museum of Art, 150 Ash St, Manchester, NH | $69–$125 | 603.669.6144 | currier.org

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Featuring 22 reknowned artists, including…

christina and michelle naughton, piano

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david Jolley, horn

ayano ninomiya, violin

teng li, viola

anthony mcgill, clarinet

our twenty-third season concerts begin at 8 p.m. at the university of rhode island fine arts center concert hall all seats $20 less by multi-concert subscription

for ticKets or a program brochure… y visit one of our four store outlets: aaa offices in narragansett and warwick, beekman violin in peace dale, and the standard times office in wickford y write to: Kcmf, box 1733, Kingston ri 02881 y call our info line: (401) 789-0665

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Beaches T-ACCESSIBLE BEACHES BOSTON Department of Conservation and Recreation, 251 Causeway St, Boston, MA | 617.626.1250 | mass.gov/dcr/metroboston. htm | The DCR (Department of Conservation and Recreation) manages almost all the beach areas within Boston’s city limits. Lifeguards are on duty during beach hours from late June through early September.

Open year-round. See separate listings for the Boston Harbor Islands and Castle Island.

Carson Beach, South Boston. By subway, take the Red Line to JFK/UMass.

City Point, M Street Beach, and Pleasure Bay, Day Blvd, South Boston. By subway, take the Red Line to Broadway Station, then take City Point buses #9 or #11. Walk to the right across Marine Park.

Malibu and Savin Hill Beaches, Morrissey Blvd, Dorchester. By subway, take the Red Line to Savin Hill, then follow Savin Hill Ave. Tenean Beach, Conley St (off Tenean St), Dorchester. By subway, take Red Line to Savin Hill, then take #20 bus. Facilities include tennis and basketball courts and a playground area.

BOSTON HARBOR ISLANDS Boston Harbor Island Partnership, 408 Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA | 617.223.8666 | bostonislands. com | Swimming is allowed at island beaches on Grape, Bumpkin, Peddocks, Spectacle, and Lovells

islands. Lifeguards on duty only at Spectacle Island, which has a sandy swimming beach. The other shorelines mainly have cobbled beaches (the one at Lovells Island is popular). Camping, picnic tables, and hiking trails at some locations. Open daily from 9 am to sunset; check online or call for ferry schedule and cost. No docking for private boats. The Boston Harbor Islands are an official National Recreation Area under management of the National Park Service. Ask rangers about swimming locations and water quality.

CASTLE ISLAND Day Blvd, Boston, MA | 617.727.5290 | mass.gov/dcr/parks/metroboston/castle.htm | This popular 22-acre urban park isn’t really an island, but rather the eastern point of the peninsula that juts into Boston Harbor. Castle Island is dominated by Fort Independence, a five-bastioned granite structure built between 1834 and 1851, but it also offers a supervised swimming area, fishing, picnic tables, a tot lot, restrooms, first aid and life guard functions, and concession stands. Open year-round. Fort Independence is open from Memorial Day to Columbus Day. Hours vary. Limited parking available.

GLOUCESTER Department of Public Works, 28 Poplar St, Gloucester, MA | 978.281.9785 | gloucester-ma.gov | Gloucester

NEW ENGLAND BEACHES THE CAPE/ NANTUCKET/ MARTHA’S VINEYARD AQUINNAH 65 State Rd, Aquinnah, MA | 508.693.0085 | mvy.com | In 1998, the residents of Gay Head officially changed the name of their municipality to Aquinnah, thereby depriving New England comedians of several dozen off-color punchlines.

Public beaches are on the western end of the island.

Gay Head Public Beach (Moshup Beach) is a surf beach off Moshup Trail. Red-clay cliffs form a descending pathway to this narrow beach. Ten-minute walk to beach from a parking lot. No amenities, so bring your own food and supplies. Expect a $15 parking fee.

Philbin Beach is south of the public beach, on the southwest side of Aquinnah.

Lobsterville Beach, on Lobsterville Rd. Long, breezy Vineyard Sound beach and dune land. A favorite fishing spot for locals. Open to all, but no public parking. The Gay Head cliffs are strictly off-limits.

NORTH SHORE (NANTUCKET) Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce, Zero Main St, Nantucket, MA | 508.228.1700 | nantucketchamber.org | All beaches face the Nantucket Sound.

Children’s Beach is ideal for, surprise, small children. Park, playground, game tables, picnic tables, restrooms, and food service available. Free concerts on Thurs and Sun from 6 to 7:30 pm. T-shirt tie-dyeing on Fri at noon from mid July to Aug, sponsored by Nantucket Parks and Recreation Commission.

Jetties Beach is an easy bike ride from town, or NRTA shuttle service is available every half-hour. This beach has a beautiful boardwalk, and lifeguards, changing rooms, and a playground make it perfect for families. A concession stand, public tennis courts, volleyball nets, a bathhouse, and restrooms are also provided. Windsurfing, sailboat, and kayak lessons and rentals are available.

OAK BLUFFS Beach Rd, Oak Bluffs, MA | 508.693.0085 | mvy.com | All beaches are accessible from Beach Rd, and all are open to and free for the public.

PROVINCETOWN Rte 6A, Provincetown, MA | 508.349.3785 | nps.gov/caco | Provincetown beaches are part of the Cape Cod National Seashore and are accessible from Rte 6. An alternative to the $15 daily parking fee is the Provincetown shuttle bus, which travels 6A every 20 minutes and costs $2. Entrance fee for pedestrians is $3.

beaches are off the far northern reaches of Rte 128. Another way to get there is to take a ferry or train to the North Shore and then hop a Cape Ann Transportation Authority bus to East Gloucester.

No alcohol, pets, or littering. They have a strict “Carry In, Carry Out” policy — leave only footprints.

Good Harbor Beach, Thatcher Road (Rte 127A), features a bathhouse and snack bar. Limited parking, $20/weekdays, $25/weekends and holidays. Parking is limited, so come early.

Half Moon Beach and Cressy’s Beach, at Stage Fort Park, are on Gloucester Harbor. They share a bathhouse, snack bar, and parking lot.

Half Moon Beach is smaller and great for families, while Cressy’s is a more natural, rocky beach.

Bring a grill for beach barbecues.

Dogs are welcome in the park.

Parking $10 on weekdays, $15/ weekends and holidays.

Wingaersheek Beach, on Atlantic Street, is on the Annisquam River and Ipswich Bay. It has tide pools to investigate and rocks to

Herring Cove has a bathhouse, lifeguards, toilets, and a snack bar.

The near left section of the beach is predominantly lesbian, the far left predominantly gay, and if you wander even further left, you enter the nude beach area. The beach is accessible to wheelchairs.

Race Point Beach faces the ocean.

But for the flying fishing lines, it is considered one of the most tranquil beaches on the Cape. Bathhouse and toilets are available.

VINEYARD HAVEN Martha’s Vineyard Chamber of Commerce, 24 Beach St, Vineyard Haven, MA | 508.693.0085 | mvy. com | Public beaches face Vineyard Sound. All are open to and free for the public.

ing $25/weekends, $15/weekdays.

Admission for bikers and hikers $1/ weekends, $2/weekdays. Admission halved after 3 pm.

NANTASKET BEACH RESERVATION Nantasket Ave (Rte 3A), Hull, MA | 617.727.5290 | mass.gov/dcr/parks/metroboston/nantask.htm | Luring tourists for almost two centuries, Nantasket is one of Boston’s oldest beach reservations.

Paragon Park, an old-fashioned amusement park, once drew teenagers from all over metropolitan Boston. Its carousel still stands — thanks in part to the fundraising efforts of Neutral Milk Hotel, oddly enough — along with a bandstand and food concessions. Typical summer events include concerts and public dancing lessons. Restrooms and outside showers are also available. Lifeguards on duty from late June through early Sept. Open year-round from sunrise to sunset.

OUT OF TOWN CRANE BEACH 290 Argilla Rd, Ipswich, MA | 978.356.4354 | thetrustees.org | Take exit 20A off Rte 128 North and follow to Rte 133 East. Then take Northgate Rd to Argilla Rd. The popular four-mile beach abuts the grounds of the Great House on Castle Hill (the Crane Estate), where rolling green lawns are open to the public.

Toilets, a bathhouse, a picnic area, and a snack bar are available. Bring insect repellent — the greenheads, especially in late July, bite hard. In season, lifeguards and rangers on duty. The beach and grounds are both open year-round from 8 am to sunset. Come early, as the parking lot often fills up by 11 am. Park-

GREATER NEW ENGLAND - MAINE KENNEBUNK Rte 9, Kennebunk, ME | 207.985.2102 x1335 | kennebunkport.org/ beaches.htm | Kennebunk beaches can be accessed via Rte 9, which hooks up with infamously congested Rte 1. Beach permits for non-residents are available at the Kennebunk police station. Parking available only from 9 am to 5 pm.

KITTERY Rte 103, Kittery, ME | 207.439.3800 | kittery.org | Seapoint

climb; downtown Gloucester is within walking distance. Snack bar, bathhouse, and parking lot available. Limited parking, $25/weekends and holidays, $20/ weekdays.

LYNN SHORES AND NAHANT BEACH RESERVATION Lynn Shore Dr, Lynn, MA | 781.485.2803 | mass.gov/dcr/ parks/metroboston/lynnshores.htm | A mile-long range of sand dunes runs parallel to Long Beach, and tide pools at Red Rock Park teem with marine life. The park headquarters at Ward Bathhouse offers a tot lot and restrooms.

Public swimming at Long Beach and King’s Beach. Lifeguards supervise parts of Long Beach during July and August. Beach open year-round from sunrise to sunset. Fees for parking at Long Beach between 8 am and 6 pm from May through Sept. On the MBTA, take the Blue Line to Wonderland and the bus #441 or #442. From Central Square, take bus #439 to the rotary near the bathhouse.

REVERE BEACH Revere Beach Blvd, Revere, MA | 781.289.3020 | mass.gov/ dcr/parks/metroboston/revere.htm | By subway, take the Blue Line to Revere Beach or Wonderland. By car, just take the Revere Beach Parkway. Revere has been an oasis to city dwellers for more than 100 years. It offers fishing, a bandstand for summer concerts, a tot lot, and plenty of fast-

food restaurants (including the legendary Kelly’s). Lifeguards are on duty beginning in late June. Open daily from sunrise to sunset.

ROCKPORT Cape Ann Peninsula, Rockport, MA | 978.283.1601 | rockportusa.com | Rockport beaches can be found past Gloucester on Rte 127A. Artists and tourists abound here.

Lifeguards are on duty in the more popular swimming areas from 9 am to 5 pm. Surfing is generally permitted at other times.

Parking fees may apply. Parking meters are enforced daily on many Rockport streets.

Front Beach and Back Beach are the only Rockport beaches that do not require a parking sticker, though parking is very limited. Both are located on Sandy Bay, in the center of Rockport, with metered parking, restaurants, and toilets within walking distance.

Cape Hedge Beach, on South Street, is a quiet beach far from town.

Parking is very limited.

Long Beach, on Thatcher Road, has toilet facilities. Parking is limited.

Old Garden Beach, on Sandy Bay, is secluded and residential but within walking distance from downtown. The Rockport commuter-rail station is less than a half mile from Back Beach. Parking is severely limited.

Pebble Beach, on Penzance Road, is covered with smooth pebbles.

Parking is limited.

Beach is a few miles south of York Harbor with 550 yards of gentle surf backed by marsh. Great area for bird watching. There are no facilities and limited parking.

OGUNQUIT Rte 1, Ogunquit, ME | 207.646.2939 | ogunquit.org | Ogunquit is known for its art galleries and restaurants. Beaches are near Rte 1.

YORK Rte 1A, York, ME | 207.363.1040 | gatewaytomaine.org | York is an old, colonial town, rich in Victorian culture and architecture.

x658 | narragansettri.gov | Located in the heart of Narragansett is a halfmile of fine white sand with longbreaking waves ideal for body-surfing and surfboarding. Lifeguards are on duty. Open through Labor Day weekend. Restrooms, a snack bar, a bathhouse, pavilions, and a clubhouse available. Admission $6, free for children under 12.

Season parking passes for residents only. Parking $10/weekdays, $15/ weekends.

GREATER NEW ENGLAND RHODE ISLAND MISQUAMICUT STATE BEACH 257 Atlantic Ave, Westerly, RI | 401.596.9097 | riparks. com/misquamicut.htm | A strong undertow and crosscurrents make this a beach best reserved for strong swimmers. Arrive early — Misquamicut is popular for its white sands and clear water, and can get very crowded. Amenities include restrooms, a bathhouse, and a picnic area. Lifeguards on duty. Handicap accessible, beach wheelchairs available. Non-resident parking $12, $14/weekends.

Season passes $30/residents, $60/ non-residents. Open daily through Labor Day, 9 am to 6 pm.

NARRAGANSETT TOWN BEACH 39 Boston Neck Rd, Narragansett, RI | 401.789.1044

GREATER NEW ENGLAND - NEW HAMPSHIRE HAMPTON STATE BEACH Rte 1A, Hampton, NH | 603.926.8717 | hamptonbeach. org | Stretching along two miles of New Hampshire coastline, this is the mostly land-locked state’s largest public waterfront area, featuring free nightly entertainment, fireworks displays, beachfront movie nights, and more. The Hampton Beach shoreline offers everything from rocky tide pools and gentle waters to a stronger surf. The Hampton Beach RV park offers saltwater fishing and a public dock. Snack bars, arcade games, and restaurants occupy the boardwalk. First-aid station, bathhouses, and restrooms available.

Metered parking available along the beach.

CASTLE HILL ROCKS! SUMMER PICNIC CONCERT SERIES

Thursday nights starting July 7, 7–9pm.

Gates open at 5pm for picnicking.

Reggae to rock, blues to Buffett...with an amazing ocean view at this historic estate. www.thetrustees.org/castlehillrocks Castle Hill on the Crane Estate 290 Argilla Road, Ipswich, MA 01938

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MARKETS FARMERS MARKETS ALLSTON FARMERS MARKET 175 North Harvard Street, Allston, MA | June 17–October 28; Fri 3–7 pm.

AMERICAN LEGION POST 440 FARMERS MARKET 295 California Street, Newton, MA | Open May 24–Oct 7; Fri from 11 am–6 pm.

AMHERST FARMERS MARKET 88 Spring St, Amherst, MA | Open Apr 22–Nov 19; Sat from 7:30 am–1:30 pm.

ARLINGTON FARMERS MARKET 78 Chestnut Street, Arlington, MA | June– Oct; Wed 2–6:30 pm.

BELMONT FAMERS MARKET 10 Cross Street, Belmont, MA | June 9–Oct 27; Thurs 1:30–7 pm.

BOSTON CITY HALL FARMERS MARKET One City Hall Square, Boston, MA | May 23–Nov 23; Mon and Wed 11 am–6 pm.

BOSTON MEDICAL CENTER FARMERS MARKET 840 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA | June 17–Oct 14; Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm.

BOSTON PUBLIC MARKET Summer St and Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA | rosekennedygreenway.org | Tues and Thurs; 11 am–7 pm; May 26–Nov 11.

BOSTON UNIVERSITY FARMERS MARKET 775 Comm Ave, Boston, MA | Aug 12–Oct 14; Thurs 12–5 pm.

BOWDOIN GENEVA FARMERS MARKET 230 Bowdoin Street, Dorchester, MA | Open July 7–Oct 27; Thurs from 3–6 pm.

BRAINTREE FARMERS MARKET One JFK Memorial Drive, Braintree, MA | Open June 11–Nov 29; Sat from 9 am–1 pm.

BROCKTON CITY HALL PLAZA FARMERS MARKET 45 School St, Brockton, MA | Open July–Oct; Fri from 10:30 am–1:30 pm.

BROCKTON FAIRGROUNDS FARMERS MARKET 600 Belmont St, Brockton, MA | Open July 17–Sep 30; Sat from 9 am–1 pm.

BROOKLINE FARMERS MARKET 2 Centre Street, Brookline, MA | Open June 16–Oct 27; Thurs from 1:30–8 pm.

CAMBRIDGE CENTER KENDALL SQUARE FARMERS MARKET 224 Main Street, Cambridge, MA | Open May 18–Oct 26; Wed from 11 am–6 pm.

CENTRAL SQUARE FARMERS MARKET 76 Bishop Richard Allen Drive, Cambridge, MA | Open May 23–Nov 21; Mon from 12–6 pm.

CHARLESTOWN FARMERS MARKET One Austin St, Charlestown, MA | Open July 6–Oct 26; Wed from 2–7 pm.

CHELSEA FARMERS MARKET 19 Park Street, Chelsea, MA | Open July 24–Oct 30; Sat from 9 am–1 pm.

CODMAN SQUARE FARMERS MARKET Washington St and Talbott Ave, Boston, MA | Open June 23–Oct 27; Thurs from 1–6 pm.

COLD SPRING PARK FARMERS MARKET 1200 Beacon Street , Newton, MA | Open July 5–Oct 25; Tues from 1:30–6 pm.

COMMUNITY SERVINGS FARMERS MARKET 18 Marbury Terrace, Jamaica Plain, MA | Open June 15–Oct 19; Wed from 4–7 pm.

COPLEY SQUARE FARMERS MARKET 139 Saint James Ave, Boston, MA | Open May 17–Nov 22; Tues and Fri 11 am–6 pm.

DAVIS SQUARE FARMERS MARKET Herbert St. and Day St., Somerville, MA | Open May 25–Nov 23; Wed from 12–6 pm.

DEDHAM FARMERS MARKET Eastern Ave. and High Street , Dedham, MA | Open June 15–Oct 26; Wed from 12–6 pm.

DORCHESTER HOUSE FARMERS MARKET 1353 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester, MA | Open July–Oct; Tues from 11:30 am–1:30 pm.

DUDLEY TOWN COMMON FARMERS MARKET Blue Hill Ave and Dudley St., Boston, MA | Open June 19–Oct 11; Tues and Thurs from 3–7 pm.

EAST BOSTON FARMERS MARKET 14 Meridian St, Boston, MA | Open July 7–Oct 30; Thurs from 3–7 pm.

EVERETT FARMERS MARKET 410 Broadway, Everett, MA | Open July 18–Oct 8; Sat from 9 am–1 pm.

FIELDS CORNER FARMERS MARKET 136 Park St, Boston, MA | Open June 23–Oct 27; Sat from 9 am–12 pm.

HARVARD SQUARE CHARLES HOTEL COURTYARD FARMERS MARKET One Bennet St, Cambridge, MA | Open June–Nov; Fri from 12–6 pm and Sun from 10 am–3 pm.

HARVARD SQUARE HARVARD UNIVERSITY FARMERS MARKET Oxford St & Kirkland St, Cambridge, MA | Open June 14-Oct 25; Tues from 12-6 pm.

JAMAICA PLAIN FARMERS MARKET 677 Centre Street, Jamaica Plain, MA | Open June 15–Dec; Tues from 12–5 pm and Sat from 12–3 pm.

KENDALL SQUARE FARMERS MARKET 500 Kendall Street, Cambridge, MA | Open June 9–Sep 8; Thurs from 11 am–2 pm.

LYNN FARMERS MARKET Union St and Exchange St, Lynn, MA | Open July– Oct; Thurs from 11 am–3 pm.

MALDEN FARMERS MARKET 195 Pleasant St, Malden, MA | Open July–Oct; Thurs from 10 am–6 pm.

MEDFORD FARMERS MARKET 2151 Mystic Valley Pkwy, Medford, MA | Open June 16–Oct 13; Thurs from 3–7 pm.

MELROSE FARMERS MARKET 562 Main St, Melrose, MA | Open June 16–Oct 27; Thurs from 2–7 pm.

FLEA MARKETS CHARLTON FLEA MARKET 90 Old Worcester Rd No. 26, Charlton, MA | General, year-round, flea market located at Ye Olde Trolley Crossing. The market is mostly antiques and collectibles (about 75 percent). Grocery good available as well. Visitors are advised to shop on Sunday, when both buildings are open.

Outdoor market open Sat and Sun from 7 am–3 pm. Indoor market open Sun only, same time. Free. Restrooms and a snack bar available.

DOUGLAS FLEA MARKET 436 Northeast Main St, Douglas, MA | Indoor and outdoor vendors selling antiques, collectibles, farm collectibles, new and used merchandise, hand-made crafts and produce. Market located in the historic dairy barn. Snack bar and restrooms. Free parking.

GRAFTON FLEA MARKET 296 Upton St, Grafton, MA | In operation for more than 40 years, this indoor and outdoor market boasts hundreds of exhibitors on 14 acres, plus concession stands. Open seasonally every Sun from 6 am– 4 pm. Also open on Labor Day.

Admission $1, free for children.

LANCASTER FLEA MARKET 1340 Lunenburg Rd, Lancaster, MA | The 70-acre facility houses hundreds of indoor and outdoor vendors selling crafts, antiques, collectibles, electronics, clothing, auto parks, and more. Don’t miss the “Lady Lancaster” cooked-toorder concession stand, where breakfast is served just the way you like it from 11:30 am–3 pm, starting at just $1.99. Admission $2, $1 for seniors, and free for children 12 and under. Free parking.

RAYNHAM FLEA MARKET 480 South Street West, Raynham, MA | There’s something for everyone in this 57,000-square-foot indoor/outdoor market, even if it’s just the five snack bars. Open every Sun (except Easter) from 8 am–5 pm.

Admission $1.50 for seniors, children 12 and under are free.

Half-price early-bird special until 9 am. Restrooms and full restaurant on the premises.

RIETTA RANCH FLEA MARKET 183 Gardner Rd, Hubbardston, MA | riettafleamarket.com | More than 500 dealers. General flea market and

fresh produce. Wheelchair-accessible. Open on Sun from 6 am–3 pm, through Nov. Rain or shine.

SOUTH END OPEN MARKET 460 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA | Referred to as the SoWa Market, this hip outdoor shopping experience is like no other in Boston. Vendors change every week, offering original art, antiques, bread, produce, flowers, hand-made accessories, clothing, and much more. Open every Sun through Oct 25 from 10 am–4 pm. Free admission and parking.

TODD FARM FLEA MARKET 275 Main St, Rowley, MA | The field at Todd Farm is full of vendors selling antiques, jewelry, recordings, fishing rods, golf accessories, honey products, plants, and more. Open on Sun, when the field is dry, through Nov from 5 am–3 pm and Thurs through Oct from 7 am–2 pm. Automotive market first and third Sat through Oct from 7 am–2 pm.

Free parking.

WELLFLEET DRIVE-IN FLEA MARKET 51 State Hwy Rte 6, Wellfleet, MA | 508.349.0541 | wellfleetcinemas.

MILTON FARMERS MARKET One Wharf St, Milton, MA | Open June 16–Oct 27; Thurs from 1–6 pm.

MISSION HILL BRIGHAM CIRCLE FARMERS MARKET One Brigham Circle, Boston, MA | Open June 11–Nov 15; Thurs from 11 am–6 pm.

PRUDENTIAL CENTER FARMERS MARKET 800 Boylston St, Boston, MA | Open May 20–Oct 28; Thurs 11 am–6 pm.

QUINCY FARMERS MARKET One Dennis Ryan Parkway, Quincy, MA | Open June 24–Nov 19; Fri from 11:30 am–5:30 pm.

ROSLINDALE VILLAGE MAIN STREET FARMERS MARKET One Cummins Highway, Boston, MA | Open June 4–Oct 29; Sat from 9 am–1:30 pm.

SAUGUS FARMERS MARKET 95 Jackson St, Saugus, MA | Open July–Oct; Tues from 10 am–3 pm.

SOUTH BOSTON FARMERS MARKET 446 West Broadway, Boston, MA | Open May 2–Nov 21; Mon from 12–6 pm.

SOUTH END FARMERS MARKET 560 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA | Open May 1–Oct 30; Sun 10 am–4 pm.

SOUTH STATION DEWEY SQUARE FARMERS MARKET 219 Summer St, Boston, MA | Open May 26–Nov 22; Tues and Thurs from 11:30 am–6:30 pm.

UNION SQUARE FARMERS MARKET 75 Union Square, Somerville, MA | Open June 4–Oct 29; Sat from 9 am–1 pm.

WALTHAM FARMERS MARKET 1 Moody Street, Waltham, MA | Open June 11–Nov 5; Sat from 9:30 am–2:30 pm.

BELKIN LOOKOUT FARM 89 Pleasant St S, Natick, MA | Just a short drive from Boston, off of Rte 16 in South Natick. This farm, family owned since 1651, offers a wide variety of “u-pick” produce starting with strawberries in June. Peaches, nectarines, and plums available in Aug. Open every weekend in summer from 10 am–5 pm. $8 admission, children under two pick for free.

THE BIG APPLE FARM 207 Arnold Street, Wrentham, MA | Open daily from mid July through Dec. Raspberries daily in July, blueberries on Tues and Sat in July and Aug. Also offers an ice cream shop with 30 flavors and bakery. Cash and checks only.

BOSTON HILL FARM 1370 Turnpike Street, North Andover, MA | This countrystyle farm stand has everything from a deli to a on-premises bakery and homemade ice cream.

Picking season starts in June with strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries. The season comes to an end in early Sept with their crop of peaches. Check out their country store for gift items like candles, jam, and home furnishings. Petting zoo for the kids.

BROOKSBY FARM 38 Felton St, Peabody, MA | Seasonal pick-your-own fruits including raspberries (mid July), strawberries (mid June), blueberries (late July), and peaches (Aug).

Garden vegetables are ready for picking by July and harvested through early fall including fresh butter and sugar corn. Kids will also enjoy the farm’s menagerie, which houses llamas, peacocks, goats, pigs, and more.

CARVER HILL ORCHARD 101 Brookside Ave, Stow, MA | Their picking season kicks off with strawberries in mid June and continues on throughout the summer with cherries in late June (they hope) peaches and corn through Sept, and a variety of garden vegetables in Aug and more. Open for the season 9 am–5 pm, though sometimes they open a bit later, sometimes a bit earlier.

Just look for their signature “open” flag!

com/flea_market.htm | Up to 300 vendors. Food, restrooms, and playground available on premises. Open on Wed, Thurs, Sat, Sun, and all Mon holidays from 8 am–4 pm through Oct. Admission varies from $1–$3 per carload and day.

Open from 9 am to 8 pm. Free. | Whaling City Festival Inc., 13 Edward St, New Bedford, MA JULY 13 THROUGH 17 — BRIMFIELD’S HEART-O-THE-MART| This antique show is 20 fields large and houses 500 vendors: if you can’t find what you’re looking for here, then it probably doesn’t exist.

Admission $5. Opens at 9 am, but many line up early. No pets. | Brimfield Heart-O-The-Mart, 28 Route 20, Brimfield, MA JULY 14 THROUGH 16 — MAY’S ANTIQUE MARKET | Approximately 600 exhibitors from all over the nation. Antiques and collectibles. May’s Antique Market offers a hearty selection of breakfast and lunch dishes. Open from 9 am–7 pm, rain or shine.

Admission $5. Pets discouraged. | May’s Antique Market, Route 20, 10 Palmer Rd, Brimfield, MA JULY 15 THROUGH 16 — J&J PROMOTIONS ANTIQUES AND COLLECTIBLES SHOWS | More than 700 dealers.

Food pavilion with dining area.

Open on Fri from 8 am–4 pm, and on Sat from 9 am–4 pm.

Admission $5 on Fri, free on Sat. Parking $6 per car, $10 for larger vehicles. Rain or shine. No pets. | Brimfield Heart-O-The-Mart, 28 Route 20, Brimfield, MA

AUGUST 5 THROUGH 7 — NANTUCKET HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION ANTIQUES SHOW | This antiques show houses approximately 40 exhibitors.

Evening preview on Aug 4. Open for sales on Fri and Sat from 10 am–5 pm, and on Sun until 4 pm. Call for ticket information. | Bartlett’s Farm, 33 Bartlett Farm Rd, Nantucket, MA AUGUST 9 THROUGH 10 — THE START OF MANCHESTER ANTIQUES SHOW | Completely indoor and air-conditioned show. Americana, country, primitive, and folk-art dealers will be featured. Special features include appraisals by TV personality John Bruno, lectures, book signings, and displays. Open on Tues from 12–6 pm, and on Wed from 11 am–5 pm. Admission $10, $5 for “young collectors” aged 12 through 21, free for children under 12. Antiques appraisals on Wed from 1–3 pm, $5 per item. | JFK Memorial Coliseum, 303 Beech St, Manchester, MA | 603.624.6329 | arenamaps.com/arenas/499.htm AUGUST 17— BATH AREA YMCA ANTIQUES SHOW | This 50-exhibitor indoor show has been a Maine summer tradition since 1962.

Open from 10 am–4 pm. Admission $5. | Bath Area YMCA, 303 Centre St, Bath, ME

SPECIAL EVENTS JUNE 18 THROUGH 19 — OLD DEERFIELD SUMMER CRAFT FAIR | This summer festival hosts familyfriendly craft demos, live music and shopping. Find hand-made quilts, dolls, baskets, dried flower arrangements, pottery, jewelry, and more. Open on Sat 10 am–5 pm, on Sun until 4 pm, rain or shine. Admission $6, $1 for children under 12. | Memorial Hall Museum, Memorial St (off Rtes 5 and 10), Deerfield, MA | 413.774.3768 | deerfieldma.org JULY 8 THROUGH 10 — WHALING CITY FESTIVAL | The 41st annual fest has over 200 flea-market and craft dealers, craft booths, international foods, six stages of entertainment, a custom car and truck show, and carnival games.

Mark Fanelli’s Traveling Amusement Park is there all weekend.

PICK-YOUR-OWN

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Amy Spencer and Richard Colton Founding Directors

Our 2011 season is not to be missed. Join us and make this our most vital year of dance making!

Summer Reunion!

A once-in-a-lifetime event reuniting six alumni of the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company Friday, July 15 and Saturday, July 16 at the ICA/Boston Other Stories Alexandra Beller/Dances with composer Robert Poss Saturday, July 23 at the ICA/Boston Special Event! A Kick-off to Summer Stages’ 15th Anniversary Celebration Illstyle & Peace Productions, with Brandon “Peace” Albright Thursday, July 28 at Concord Academy FREE Family Event!

David Parker & The Bang Group Saturday, July 30 at the ICA/Boston

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Fairs+Festivals HUG A TREE

The closest most of us city-dwellers ever get to nature is the illegal pot plant our stoner roommate is trying to grow in the crawlspace. But that doesn’t mean we don’t enjoy the great outdoors! Get your green fix with these earthy festival offerings.

MIKE PECCI

F NEWPORT FLOWER SHOW | June 24-26 | Rosecliff, 670 Bellevue Ave, Newport, RI | newportmansions.org F ANNUAL MAINE POTATO BLOSSOM FESTIVAL | July 9-16 | Downtown Fort Fairfield, 18 Community Dr, Fort Fairfield, ME | fortfairfield.org F BARNSTABLE COUNTY FAIR | July 16-23 | Barnstable County Fairgrounds, 1220 Nathan Ellis Hwy, East Falmouth | barnstablecountyfair.org F HARDWICK COMMUNITY FAIR | Aug 19-20 | Hardwick Town Common, Rte 32A, Hardwick | 413.477.6518 F LITCHFIELD HILLS HARVEST FESTIVAL | Sept 3-5 | Haight-Brown Vineyard, 29 Chestnut Hill Rd, Litchfield, CT | litchfieldfestivals.com

LET’S GET CRAFTY

Arts and crafts aren’t just for the kiddies.

F MUSIC & ART WEEKEND | June 18-19 | Old Sturbridge Village, One Old Sturbridge Village Rd, Sturbridge | osv.org F OLD DEERFIELD SUMMER CRAFT FAIR | June 18-19 | Memorial Hall Museum, Memorial St, Deerfield | deerfield-ma.org F 29TH ANNUAL NARRAGANSETT ART FESTIVAL | June 25-26 | Veterans Park, 35 Ocean Rd, Narragansett, RI | 401-789-7713 F GREAT BRUSH OFF | July 9 | Cahoon Museum of American Art, 4676 Falmouth Rd, Cotuit | cahoonmuseum.org F SOMERVILLE ARTBEAT FESTIVAL | July 15-16 | Davis Square, Somerville | somervilleartscouncil.org F VERMONT FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS | Aug 1Sept 1 | Downtown Mad River Valley, 4061 Main St, Waitsfield, VT | vermontartfest.com F 78TH ANNUAL LEAGUE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE CRAFTSMEN’S FAIR | Aug 6-14 | Mount Sunapee, 1398 Rte. 103, Newbury, NH | 603.763.3500 F LOWELL QUILT FESTIVAL | Aug 11-13 | Lowell Memorial Auditorium, 50 East Merrimack St, Lowell | lowellquiltfestival.org F MYSTIC OUTDOOR ART FESTIVAL | Aug 1314 | Mystic Chamber of Commerce, 2 Roosevelt Ave, Mystic, CT | 860.572.9578 F BATH AREA YMCA ANTIQUES SHOW | Aug 17 | Bath Area YMCA, 303 Centre St, Bath, ME | bathantiquesshows.com

SWAB YER DECKS

We’re not really into boat shoes. And we can’t afford a yacht. Or a dinghy. You’ll still find us at these nautical fests, though — we’ll be the ones with the peg legs.

F GLOUCESTER WATERFRONT FESTIVAL | Aug 20-21 | Stage Fort Park, Hough St, Gloucester | capeannvacations.com F GLOUCESTER SCHOONER FESTIVAL | Sep 2-4 | Gloucester Harbor, Gloucester Harbor, Gloucester | capeannvacations.com/schooner

F ANNUAL HARBOR FESTIVAL | June 18 | Beach Rd, Oak Bluffs | oakbluffsmv. com F SALEM MARITIME FESTIVAL | Aug 6 | Salem Maritime National Historic Site, 193 Derby St, Salem | nps. gov/sama

FUCK YEAH, AMERICA!

Happy birthday, America, let’s get drunk. And watch some pretty fireworks shows and hometown parades while we’re at it.

F BOSTON HARBORFEST AND CHOWDERFEST | June 29-July 4 | City Hall Plaza, One City Hall Plz, Boston | bostonharborfest.com F BLOCK ISLAND FIREWORKS, PARADE, AND STEAK FRY | July 3-4 | Downtown Block Island, Dodge Rd and Old Town Rd, Block Island, RI | blockislandinfo.com F GLOUCESTER HORRIBLES PARADE AND HARBOR FIREWORKS | July 3 | Gloucester Harbor, Gloucester | capeannchamber.com F OLD STURBRIDGE VILLAGE INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION | July 3 | Old Sturbridge Village, One Old Sturbridge Village Rd, Sturbridge | osv.org F BRISTOL FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS AND PARADE | July 4 | Chestnut St and Hope St, Bristol, RI | july4thbristolri.com

F MANCHESTER BY THE SEA INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE | July 4 | Starts at Manchester-Essex High School, 36 Lincoln St, Manchester | capeannvacations.com F WARREN FOURTH OF JULY PARADE AND VILLAGE PARTY | July 4 | Warren Village, 284 Main St, Warren, VT | warren4thofjuly.com F AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE FESTIVAL | July 16 | American Independence Museum, One Ladds Ln, Exeter, NH | independencemuseum.org F YANKEE HOMECOMING | July 31-Aug 7 | Downtown Newburyport, Newburyport, MA | yankeehomecoming.com F NATIVE AMERICAN FESTIVAL AND BASKETMAKERS MARKET | Aug 9 | College of the Atlantic, Gates Community Center, 105 Eden St, Bar Harbor, ME | 207.288.5015

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Fairs+Festivals SOUNDS OF SUMMER

We enjoy a good club show as much as the next hipster kid — but sometimes you can’t beat a solid summer lineup, a cooler of cold beers and a grassy knoll.

ALL FOLKED UP

F THE 36TH BLISTERED FINGERS FAMILY BLUEGRASS MUSIC FESTIVAL | June 16-19 | Three full days of nothin’ but bluegrass | Silver Spur Riding Club, Sidney, ME | $20-$25; $65 for weekend | 207.873.6539 F GREATER NEW BEDFORD SUMMERFEST | July 2-3 | They’ve got nearly 50 contemporary, traditional, Celtic, and folk acts | New Bedford Whaling National Historic Park, 13 Hamilton St, New Bedford | $20; $25 weekend pass | newbedfordsummerfest.com F LOWELL FOLK FESTIVAL | July 29-31 | The largest free folk festival in the country, right here in our own backyard | Boarding House Park, 40 French St, Lowell | Free | lowellfolkfestival.org F PODUNK BLUEGRASS MUSIC FESTIVAL | Aug 4-7 | Weekend of local, regional, and national bluegrass | Martin Park, 307 Burnside Ave, East Hartford, CT | $16-$143 | podunkbluegrass.ticketleap.com F AMERICAN FOLK FESTIVAL | Aug 26-28 | Four stages of traditional folk music paired with art, food, and more | Bangor Waterfront, 40 Harlow St, Bangor ME | $10 suggested donation | americanfolkfestival.com

JAZZ HANDS AND OTHER BANDS

F HOT STEAMED JAZZ FESTIVAL | June 24-26 | The name sort of says it all | Essex Steam Train and Riverboat, One Railroad Ave, Essex, CT | $25; $90 weekend pass | hotsteamedjazz.com F SOLARFEST | July 15-17 | Hippies! Environmentally friendly music fest featuring rock, folk, and more | Forget-Me-Not Farm, McNamara Rd, Tinmouth, VT | $15; $55-$65 weekend pass | solarfest.org/store F BOSTON URBAN MUSIC FESTIVAL | Aug 6 | Past performers have included Wiz Khalifa, Slick Rick, Bad Rabbits, and more | City Hall Plaza, One City Hall Plz, Boston, MA | Free! | cityofboston.gov

AROUND THE WORLD IN JUST 10 FESTS

Because the melting pot isn’t just a cheesy date spot. All summer long, there’s a festivus for the rest of us, and then some.

F DANCE FOR WORLD COMMUNITY FESTIVAL | June 11 | Jose Mateo Ballet Theatre & Studios, 400 Harvard St, Cambridge, MA | 617.354.7467 F BOSTON DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL | June 12 | Charles River Esplanade, 10 Derne St, Boston | bostondragonboat.org/festival F 21ST ANNUAL BOSTON IRISH FESTIVAL 2011 | June 17-19 | Irish Cultural Center, 200 New Boston Dr, Canton | bostonirishfestival.info F PROVINCETOWN PORTUGUESE FESTIVAL | June 23-26 | Downtown Provincetown, Provincetown | provincetownportuguesefestival.com F 28TH ANNUAL BLACK SHIPS FESTIVAL | July 14-16 | Rosecliff, 670 Bellevue Ave, Newport, RI | newportmansions.org F BASTILLE DAY FESTIVAL | July 15 | Marlborough St, between Berkeley St and Clarendon St, Boston | frenchlib.org Boston, MA 02116 F GLASGOW LANDS SCOTTISH FESTIVAL | July 16 | Look Park, 300 North Main St, Florence | glasgowlands.org F AUGUST MOON FESTIVAL | Aug 14 | Chinatown Park on the Rose Kennedy Greenway, 160 Kingston St, Boston | chinatownmainstreet. org F 3RD ANNUAL GREEK FESTIVAL | Aug 19-21 | Assumption of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church, 1160 Mammoth Rd, Dracut, MA | 978.957.6051 F WORCESTER LATIN AMERICAN FESTIVAL | Aug 20 | Worcester Common, 455 Main St, Worcester | worcesterlatinfestival.com

THEM’S GOOD EATS

Making the most of your summer will take some fuel, so stop off at one of these food festivals and stuff your face.

JUNE BOSTON BACON TAKEDOWN | 20 Boston cooks, cooking the beastliest bacon dishes of all time | June 19 @ 3 pm | Arts at the Armory, 191 Highland Ave, Somerville | $15| 617.718.2191 or chili-takedown.com TASTE OF THE NATION PORTSMOUTH | Gala food-tasting and wine event to benefit childhood hunger | June 22 @ 6:30 pm | Strawbery Banke, 14 Hancock St, Portsmouth | $85 | 603.433.1100 or strength.org/portsmouth WCOD CAPE COD CHOWDER FESTIVAL | Sample chowder from the Cape’s best restaurants, all competing for the coveted “WCOD Chowder Bowl” | June 26 @ 12 pm | Cape Cod Melody Tent, 21 West Main St, Hyannis | $5-$12 | 508.775.5630 BOSTON HARBORFEST AND CHOWDERFEST | Now in its 30th year. Events include walking tours, concerts and cruises, tours of the Boston Harbor Islands, visits from Naval ships, museum exhibits, and historical re-enactments | June 29July 4 | City Hall Plaza, One City Hall Plz, Boston | $9-$12 | bostonharborfest.com

JULY BLOCK ISLAND STEAK FRY | As part of the annual Block Island Fourth of July festivities, the Steak Fry includes steak, corn on the cob, baked potato, and refreshments | July 3-4 | Downtown Block Island, Dodge Rd and Old Town Rd, Block Island, RI | Free | blockislandinfo.com MOXIE FESTIVAL | Celebrate “Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Moxie” with food, music, pony rides, a canoe race, a fireman’s muster, Moxie-drinking contest, and Moxie recipe contest | July 8-10 | Lisbon Falls, One Main St, Lisbon Falls, ME | Free | moxiefestival.com ANNUAL MAINE POTATO BLOSSOM FESTIVAL | The mighty potato! Celebrate it with mashed-

potato wrestling, Potato Blossom pageants, potato-picking contests, and more | July 9 | Downtown Fort Fairfield, 18 Community Dr, Fort Fairfield, ME | Free | fortfairfield.org 46TH ANNUAL YARMOUTH CLAM FESTIVAL | ”Always the third Friday in July.” There’s a block party, road races, Diaper Derby toddler race, karaoke, battle of the teen cover bands, clamshucking contest, fireworks, and a parade on Fri at 6 pm | July 15-17 | Downtown Yarmouth, Main St, Yarmouth, ME | Free | yarmouthmaine.org

AUGUST ANNUAL MAINE LOBSTER FESTIVAL | The 64th annual festival draws thousands of lobster lovers. Plus, the big arrival of King Neptune and his Court, cooking contests, costumes, lobster crate races, a cod carry, and the Marine Sea Goddess pageant | Aug 3-7 | Harbor Park, One Harbor Park, Rockland, ME | $8 Thurs-Sun; Free on Wed | mainelobsterfestival.com FEAST OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT | The largest Portuguese festival in the country celebrates its 97th year with tons of food, three stages of music, a parade (on Sun at 2 pm) and a giant midway | Aug 5-6 | Madeira Field, 50 Madeira Ave, New Bedford, MA | Free | portuguesefeast.com 29TH ANNUAL WILTON BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL | Pick your own berries, a blueberry bazaar, blueberry cook-off, blueberry pancake breakfast and fire-truck rides, wine tasting, and a baby derby. Parade Sat at 9 am. Fireworks Sat at dusk | Aug 5-6 | Downtown Wilton, One Main St, Wilton, ME | Free | wiltonbbf.com ANNUAL CHARLESTOWN SEAFOOD FESTIVAL | A “gastronomic extravaganza” of seafood, lobsters, steamers, chowder, fish and chips, clam cakes, corn, and a raw bar. Attractions include arts and

crafts, amusement rides, children’s shows, Hot Rod and Harley car show, and a lobster raffle | Aug 5-7 | Ninigret Park, 4890 Old Post Rd, Charlestown, RI | $8 | charlestownrichamber.com.html FISHERMAN’S FEAST OF THE MADONNA | One of the biggest Italian Feasts of the summer, the feast celebrated its 100th anniversary last year and includes a parade and food from a number of North End eateries | Aug 17-21 | North End Park, Commercial St, Boston | Free | fishermansfeast.com ST. ANTHONY’S FEAST | The 92nd annual “Feast of Feasts” starts with a procession on Fri at 7 pm.

Italian-American food and entertainment all four days. St Lucy’s feast on Sun | Aug 26 | North End Park, Commercial St, Boston | Free | saintanthonysfeast.com TASTE OF PROVINCETOWN TO BENEFIT MASSEQUALITY | Three hours of hors d’oeuvres, les amuse-bouches, wine, and cocktails from Cape Cod restaurants, with special guest chef Tiffani Faison (Top Chef) | Aug 27 | Provincetown Town Hall, 260 Commercial St, Provincetown | $125 | massequality.org/ptown

SEPTEMBER 17TH ANNUAL MOUNT SNOW BREWERS FESTIVAL | Try a variety of ales, lagers, stouts, and hefeweizens from more than 60 brewers, plus food and live music. $25 per day, $35 weekend pass.

Admission includes a souvenir pint glass and a beer ticket | Sept 3-4; 12-6 pm | Mount Snow, 39 Mount Snow Rd, West Dover, VT | mountsnow.com 26TH ANNUAL TASTE OF LITCHFIELD | Connecticut’s oldest food and wine festival includes a sampling of the region’s food and wine, shopping, live entertainment, and more | Sept 3-5 | Lime Rock Park, 497 Lime Rock Rd, Lakeville, CT | Food items; $4-$8 | litchfieldfestivals.com

LOONERS

. . . But not that kind, ya creep. No hot-air frotteurism allowed at these family-friendly balloon festivals.

F QUECHEE HOT AIR BALLOON, CRAFTS, AND MUSIC FESTIVAL | June 17-19 | Quechee Village Green, 1856 Quechee Main St, Quechee, VT | quecheeballoonfestival.com

F GREAT FALLS BALLOON FESTIVAL | Aug 19-21 | SimardPayne Police Memorial Park, Oxford St, Beech St, Lewiston, ME | greatfallsballoonfestival.org

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20 THINGS TO DO THIS SUMMER WHETHER CLOSE TO HOME OR FAR AFIELD, NEW ENGLAND HAS MUCH TO OFFER EXPLORERS _ B Y D A V I D E I S E N B E R G A N D N A T E H O M A N 1_ RISK YOUR LIFE AT THE COUNTRY’S OLDEST AMUSEMENT PARK

LAKE COMPOUNCE THEME PARK | 186 Enterprise Dr, Bristol, CT | 860.583.3300 | lakecompounce.com

Connecticut is known for two things.

One of them, we forget. The other is Lake Compounce, North America’s oldest continuously operating theme park. That doesn’t really sound like a desirable designation for a place whose sole mission is to strap you into a little cart and fling you millions of miles (hyperbole, relax) into the air. Don’t worry, just because the park opened in 1846 doesn’t mean the rides are ancient death traps. They’ve invested $40 million into the joint to keep it safe and fun. Oh! We just remembered the other thing! Meg Ryan. Yeah, Meg Ryan will be there when you go, too.

2_ BIKE BY ANY MEANS NECESSARY

“RADICAL” ROXBURY BIKE TOURS | Roxbury | 617.427.1006 | discoverroxbury.org

Who said all the revolutionary milestones in Boston had to be the works of old white geezers in powdered wigs?

Take a bike tour of the radical history of Roxbury, beginning at Roxbury Crossing with the well-known protest of I-95 along the Southern Corridor. From there, travel back into the mid 20th century, when leaders like Martin Luther King Jr. and Boston’s own Malcolm X captivated the attention of the masses.

Bikers will pass the former headquarters of the Black Panthers and the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee.

The tour ends overlooking the site of the 1968 Grove Hall riots through Forest Hills Cemetery and Franklin Park.

3_ GET SOME MORNING WOOD WITH TIMBER TINA

men were men and women were even tougher, and neither gave an inch — and rest assured, Survivor: Panama contestant Timber Tina can hack, chop, and roll your timid ass into wood chips.

(Hey, whatever you’re into, man.)

4_ STUDY STARVING ARTISTS IN THE WILD

HARBOR YOUR ARTS | Hyannis | 508.862.4678 | hyartsdistrict.com

Visitors to Cape Cod’s HyArts District this summer will find themselves knee-deep in jugglers, wandering magicians, musicians playing Celtic and blues tunes, and living statues vamping statuesquely. But perhaps the best part of the whole spectacle is the opportunity to observe real, live artists in their natural habitat: the shanty. Producing unique works ranging from sculptures to photos to painting to pottery, the creative folk installed in the Hyannis Harbor Artist Shanties will art-make for your amusement right through Labor Day. Just don’t get too close; artists tend to spit gesso when provoked.

5_ VISIT THE HOUSE THAT’S BLACK AND WHITE AND INSANE ALL OVER

THE PAPER HOUSE | 52 Pigeon Hill St, Rockport | 978.546.2629 | paperhouserockport.com

Regretsy is great and all, but if you want to see some really deranged papercraft, you’d best get over to Rockport. Elis F. Stenman built his summer home out of wood and newspaper in 1922. Back in the day, newspaper was the best means of insulation, but Stenmen took that further: not only is the house made of newspaper, but everything in the house is made out of paper — except the piano, which is covered in old, still-legible newspaper. Open 10 am–5 pm daily.

GREAT MAINE LUMBERJACK SHOW | PO Box 994, Ellsworth, ME | 207.667.0067 | mainelumberjack.com She’s a lumberjill, and she’s okay — but you don’t have to take our word for it.

Yes, you’re exhorted to gawp at the logging prowess of “Timber Tina” Scheer, a member of traveling log-lady troupe “Chics with Axes” [sic], at her “Great Maine Lumberjack Show.” Here, you can re-enact life on a historical lumberjack camp from the 1870s. Back then,

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6_ RUB A LORAX FOR LUCK

THE SPRINGFIELD MUSEUMS | 21 Edwards St, Springfield | 800.625.7738 | springfieldmuseums.org

It is fun to have fun, but you have to know how. No worries — the Springfield Museums will show you the way: Theodor Seuss Geisel was born in Springfield, and the Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden hosts bronze statues of the good doctor standing by his muse, the Cat in the Hat. And from there to here, from here to there, funny things are everywhere — other notable statues include Things 1 and 2, the Grinch and his dog, Max, Horton the elephant, and the Lorax. Oh, the places you’ll go for a good time.

7_ COMMUNE WITH WARRIORS HIGGINS ARMORY MUSEUM | 100 Barber Ave, Worcester | 508.853.6015 | higgins.org

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The two-story Higgins Armory Museum is off the chainmail. D&D geeks, this is the place to see an empire’s worth of weapons, tapestries, stained glass, and full suits of armor. If merely gazing at ancient weapons isn’t enough, why not try your hand at the Academy of the Sword, where you can study combat

from the Middle Ages and Renaissance.

Classes include knightly long sword, rapier, dueling saber, and staff weapons, as well as modern fencing.

8_ PRETEND TO BE A RICH BASTARD

NEWPORT PRES. SOCIETY | 367 Bellevue Ave, Newport, RI | 401.847.0478 | newportmansions.org

Finally, a place where us penniless plebes can live out our wildest aristocratic fantasies by exploring the gilded mansions of Newport. (The only thing missing is the monkey butlers — but hey, you can use your imagination.)

Live vicariously through the opulence of 11 historic properties, including the Vanderbilt family’s massive cliff-side summer “cottage,” the Breakers. Don’t miss the Green Animals Topiary Garden, an adorable menagerie of shrubby kitties and horsies and wretched excess.

9_ SHOW BLACKBEARD YOUR NECKBEARD

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drive a stick, but you saw The Fast and the Furious and the first thing you thought was, “That guy was in Saving Private Ryan?” The second thing you thought was, “I can totally do that.” However, it’s mostly illegal and you’re a decent person. The New England Dragway in Epping, New Hampshire, knows you’ve got a bit of a lead foot, and on Wednesdays and Fridays, you can bring yo whip and let out a little of that Dom Toretto that’s pent-up inside.

10_ GO CHUD HUNTING IN THE NATION’S OLDEST SUBWAY TUNNELS

18_ MAKE LIKE HONEST ABE AT VERMONT’S OLDEST LOG CABIN

Captain Kidd and the notorious Blackbeard were plundering merchant ships in the North Shore’s Gold Coast area.

Pirates, like birds, migrated south to the Caribbean during our brutal winters and returned for our pleasant summer months, burying treasure and leaving legacies all over New England. At Salem’s New England Pirate Museum, you can finally find the answer to one of life’s great mysteries: why did the pirate have a steering wheel in his pants?

GRAND ISLE-HYDE LOG CABIN | 228 US Route 2 Grand Isle, VT | 802.828.3051 | historicvermont.org/sites/html/hyde.html

BOSTON BY FOOT, INC. | 77 North Washington St, Boston | 617.367.2345 | bostonbyfoot.com There sure are a lot of walking tours in Boston — chances are, at any given moment, some eager guide in Faneuil Hall is champing at the bit to take you for a stroll along the Freedom Trail or on Brahmin safari through the Back Bay. Light-averse geeks that we are, though, we’re particularly drawn to the “Boston Underfoot” tour, a trip through the MBTA subway tunnels as you’ve never seen them before. Topics of discussion involve America’s first (and most archaic) subway system, the Big Dig, and other subterranean marvels — like a mass grave of 900 British Soldiers disposed of “under a cloak of darkness.”

11_ RISK INCURRING THE WRATH OF THE TUPILAK

PEARY-MacMILLAN ARCTIC MUSEUM | Bowdoin College, 9500 College Station, Brunswick, ME | 207.725.3416 | bowdoin. edu/arctic-museum

Fear and respect the tupilak. These Greenland Inuit trolls were made of bone and took the form of whatever creature they were carved into. Then they would mercilessly attack an enemy of its owner’s choosing. The Arctic Museum also has some more pleasant, less threatening prints and carvings, made over the past 50 years by artists living in communities across the Canadian Arctic. Inuit artists tell stories about their traditional and changing way of life, capturing everyday activities, depicting myths and legends, and reflecting on their close family and community bonds. “Imagination Takes Shape: Canadian Inuit Art from the Robert and Judith Toll Collection” is just one of the many arctic exhibits on display, in case you miss that old familiar sting of winter.

12_ RE-ENACT 127 HOURS

POLAR CAVES PARK | 705 Route 25, Rumney, NH | 603.536.1888 | polarcaves.com

Yeah, 127 Hours took place in Utah, but there are plenty of caves to get stuck in at the Polar Caves Park in Rumney, NH. The Polar Caves are made of granite and were formed by glacial movement during the Ice Age. For thrill-seekers who enjoy claustrophobia, there’s the Lemon Squeezer, Orange Crush, and the Judgment Hall of Pluto. And if wide

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open spaces are more your thing, nature trails and campgrounds abound.

13_ BECOME A DOUBTFUL GUEST (BUT HOPEFULLY NOT A GASHLYCRUMB TINY) EDWARD GOREY HOUSE | 8 Strawberry Lane, Yarmouth Port | 508.362.3909 | edwardgoreyhouse.org

park boasts Northern New England’s largest wooden coaster — the Excalibur — and a gauntlet of water slides that will ease even the harshest case of Post-Traumatic Winter Syndrome. Grab a buddy and have him or her lather up those hard-to-reach spots with SPF one billion, because you’ve got a long day in the sun ahead of you.

Feeling glum? Grim? Witty? Gorey? Visit the house of author/illustrator Edward Gorey and marvel in the mansion of macabre. While probably best known for the adorable yet sobering Gashlycrumb Tinies (in which 26 pitiful moppets suffer grisly alphabetized deaths), Gorey’s wryly dark pen-and-ink artwork is always unmistakable, from Mystery! to The Utter Zoo. In addition to showcasing his works, this Cape shrine sells Gorey etchings, so you can claim a piece of the mysterious man in the yellow fur coat for your very own — proceeds benefit the cats he loved so d(r)ear.

Puffins can fly at speeds of up to 55 mph and can dive 200 feet under water.

They look sort of like penguins. Most important, they are freaking adorable.

Don’t believe us? See for yourself. Hardy Boat Cruises in Pemaquid Point, Maine, and Project Puffin offer an educational eco-experience that lets you watch the birds in their own environment on Eastern Egg Rock. This ain’t no zoo — all natural, baby. So come hang with these unique birds. It’s nice outside.

14_ TRY A HAMBURGER “SAMMIDGE”

17_ CHANNEL YOUR INNER VIN DIESEL

LOUIS’ LUNCH | 261–263 Crown St, New Haven, CT | 203.562.5507 | louislunch.com

Louis’ Lunch is the original home of the hamburger in these United States, cooked on cast-iron grills from 1898.

Today, Louis’s great-grandson, Jeff Lassen, carries on the tradition. The burgers haven’t changed much from their historic prototype and remain the specialty of the house. Sticking true to the idea that condiments ruin the feeling, Lou’s original burger is five meats combined by hand and served with the simple choices of cheese, tomatoes, and onions.

15_ RIDE THE LIQUID LIGHTNING

FUNTOWN SPLASHTOWN USA | US Route 1, 774 Portland Rd, Saco, Maine | 207.284.5139 | funtownsplashtownusa.com What is to be said about a place called Funtown Splashtown USA? It seems redundant to call it fun, but what the hell other choice do we have?

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16_ GO PUFFIN WATCHING VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN MAINE

NEW ENGLAND DRAGWAY | 280 Exeter Rd, Epping, NH | 603.679.8001 | newenglanddragway.com Most people these days can’t even

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After wrapping up his career as a 14year-old Revolutionary War grenadier, Jedediah Hyde moved to the remote Grand Isle and built his dream cabin, 26 years before Abraham Lincoln was born — they don’t make ’em much older than this. If you’re in Vermont, you’re probably already pretty crunchy granola, so you might as well go immerse yourself in a time that was, like, so much totally simpler, man. And when you’re done with that, you can take your newfangled horseless motorcar for a 30-minute drive to Waterbury and immerse yourself in Chubby Hubby at the Ben & Jerry’s ice-cream factory.

19_ PET A SEA URCHIN

NEW ENGLAND AQUARIUM | One Central Wharf, Boston | 617.973.5200 | neaq.org

Sea urchins, horseshoe crabs, periwinkles, and sea stars are some of the cutest, cuddliest creatures on the ocean floor. Get your hands wet and dirty at the Tidepool Outreach Program, where participants can play with tidepool-dwelling creatures from local waters. The aquarium also offers the largest touch tank for sharks and stingrays (all harmless) on the East Coast.

20_ PICNIC WITH THE DEAD

FOREST HILLS CEMETERY | 95 Forest Hills Ave, Boston (Jamaica Plain) | 617.524.0128 | foresthillscemetery.com Ain’t no party like a cemetery party, cuz a cemetery party is kind of morbid and weird and there’s probably Cure songs about not getting invited to them, but Robert Smith is only kind of bummed because even though it was in a cemetery, he didn’t like socializing. Actually, Forest Hill Cemetery’s annual Lantern Festival is nothing like that. It’s an achingly lovely Buddhist-inspired ceremony in which people gather round Hibiscus Pond at dusk to float lanterns inscribed with messages to departed loved ones across to the other side.

Okay, so maybe it’s still just a tiny bit morbid — but it’s still a great excuse to pack a hamper and go picnicking at one of the most tranquil green spaces metro Boston has to offer. ^

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