Events on Cape Cod

Winter Music and More Concert Series, Sundays, 4 PM, Cape Cod Museum of Art
The Cape Cod Museum of Art offers performances that warm us all season long, with shows running from January through mid-April. Individual and season tickets are available – shows are $24 for non-members. Tickets include same-day museum admission. Order yours here.
March 29 – Classical and contemporary cello with Chih-Yi (Joy) Chu
April 12 – Natalia Bonfini Band

 

Offered by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary – Nauset Flotilla. Massachusetts’ Hanson–Milone Act now requires boating safety education for many motorboat operators, with mandatory compliance deadlines: Anyone born on or after January 1, 1989 must complete a boating safety course this year. Anyone born before January 1, 1989 must comply by 2028. To help local boaters meet these requirements, the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary – Nauset Flotilla offers the Boat America® Boating Safety Course, which meets Massachusetts boating safety education requirements. About the Course: Taught by certified U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary instructors, nationally recognized boating safety course, suitable for new and experienced boaters, classroom-based and easy to follow. To register for upcoming courses, please email: [email protected].
Upcoming Boat America Courses
Mar 28 – Centerville Fire Dept
Apr 4 – Harwich Cultural Center
Apr 18 – Orleans Police Station
May 2 – Harwich Cultural Center
May 9 – Wellfleet Adult Community Center
May 16 – Centerville Fire Station

 

Upcoming Classical Music Concerts:
Join the Cape Cod Chamber Orchestra for a dazzling array of classical music on the following Sundays at 3 pm.
March 29 – A Woodwind Quintet features contemporary composers at St. Christopher’s, Chatham.
May 3 – Sándor Szokolay’s powerful Violin Concerto and more at Pilgrim Congregational Church, Harwich Port
May 31 – Strings and piano highlight Brahms’ Piano Quintet at St. Christopher’s, Chatham
For tickets and more details, see www.capecodchamberorchestra.org

 

History on Tap Series, 5-6PM various dates through CC Maritime Museum – Head into your summer with a more thorough knowledge of the Cape’s seafaring history thanks to this fascinating series. Different topics are explored each session, with CC Beer on hand to provide Cape Cod Beer, along with cheese, crackers, water, and non-alcoholic beer options. $10 admission. Reserve here.
Mon, 3/23 – follow solo sailor Sigrid Greven on her journey around the world
Thu, 4/9 – explore the history of Penikese Island, which is currently a bird refuge but once was a leper colony
Thu, 4/23 – reflect on the enduring story of Noah’s Ark and what real-world experiences may have shaped it

 

3/24, 12PM, Spring Fling Fashion Show and Luncheon, Clancy’s, Dennis Port – Enjoy lunch and a peek of the upcoming season’s fashion at this annual luncheon to benefit Cape Colorful Kidz – a local nonprofit that does bedroom makeovers for kids facing disability, trauma, or financial hardship. Single tickets are $40; get a table for six for $225. Register here.

3/25, 1PM, Little Monsters: A Novel by Adrienne Brodeur, West Falmouth Library – The Afternoon Page Turners meets the last Wednesday of each month at 1pm at the library. All are welcome to join! The March 25 selection is Little Monsters: A Novel by Adrienne Brodeur. From the author of the bestselling memoir Wild Game comes a riveting novel about Cape Cod, complicated families, and long-buried secrets.

3/28, 1PM, Be Tick Smart, Osterville Village Library – With the wet season we’ve had in New England this year, it’s a good idea to brush up on your knowledge of tick bite prevention before we’re all spending more time outside. Come hear entomologist Escher Cattle from the Cape Cod Cooperative Extension talk about how you can protect yourself, your landscape, your family and pets from tick-borne disease. Register to attend here.

 

 

3/28, 7:30PM, Comedy Night for the Smiley Fund, Cotuit Center for the Arts – Jim Ruberti, Caroline Plummer and Tony V and 2025 Boston Comedy Festival winner Liam McGurk will be the headliners at this night of laughter, live auctions, and raffle items to support brain cancer research and education at The Pappas Center for Neuro-Oncology at Mass General. Get your tickets here.

 

3/28, 10AM, Meet the Farmers, CC Regional Technical High School – It’s almost Farmers Market season – come meet many of the local growers and makers who will be populating our local markets! They’ll be there to tell you what they do, what’s new, and where to find them on a regular basis. Farm and conservation groups will also be represented, there’ll be some live music, and it’s free and open for all to attend. Find out more about the vendors you’ll meet here.

 

3/28, 1PM, Annual Whaling Symposium, Falmouth Museums on the Green – Spend an afternoon exploring the history of whaling on Cape Cod and the Islands. You’ll enjoy lectures, a
guided tour of the Dr. Francis Wicks House, and a closing reception, and learn about how maritime history shaped our community. Proceeds benefit the Fix the Wicks Campaign. $65 non-member; sign up here.

4/1, 3:45PM-5PM, International Book Group discusses Infinite Country by Patricia Engel, West Falmouth Library – FREE. Register at: http://westfalmouthlibrary.org/

4/4, 10:30AM-12:30PM, LEGO: Build it! Monthly Meetup, West Falmouth Library – For children 5+. FREE. Register at: http://westfalmouthlibrary.org/

4/5, 3rd Annual Egg My Yard Fundraiser in Dennis/Yarmouth, (SIGN UP BY 3/22) – Help members of Scouting America Troops 50 (Boys) and 150 (Girls) raise money for activities and save a little time yourself by participating in this sweet fundraiser! Members of these troops will come to your house and hide pre-stuffed eggs for Easter – or you can pick up the eggs yourself. You must fill out the request form by 3/22; prices & quantities are listed on the form. Dennis/Yarmouth only. Access the form here.

4/9, 6-7PM, Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plant, West Falmouth Library – The 2026 Falmouth Reads Together town wide read is Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer. West Falmouth Library will host a book discussion Thursday, April 9 6-7 p.m. All are welcome!

4/9, 6-7PM, Falmouth Reads Together Book Discussion, West Falmouth Library – Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer. FREE. Register at: http://westfalmouthlibrary.org/

4/12, 1PM, “Amelia Earhart: Pioneer in Innovation” by Sheryl Faye: a one-woman show, West Falmouth Library – $20 suggested donation per person. This event is intended for adult patrons but the entire family is welcome to join. Register at: http://westfalmouthlibrary.org/

4/12, 1PM, Amelia Earhart: Pioneer in Innovation, West Falmouth Library – She performs one woman shows around the world, and we are so happy to welcome the return of the talented Sheryl Faye, portraying Amelia Earhart! “Amelia Earhart: Pioneer in Innovation” will take place Sunday, April 12 at 1 p.m. $20 suggested donation; registration required. *This event is intended for adult patrons but the entire family is welcome to join.

 

4/14, 5PM, MassHire Healthcare Job Fair, MassHire Career Center, Hyannis – Meet hiring managers from healthcare employers from across the Cape and find out about healthcare opportunities that could lead to a new career in the healthcare industry. You must pre-register; do that here.

4/14, 1:30PM, WFL Book Club discusses Buckeye by Patrick Ryan, West Falmouth Library – FREE. Register at: http://westfalmouthlibrary.org/

4/15, 6PM, Spring Wine Tasting: Wines of Northern Spain, West Falmouth Library – With sommelier Steve Bodell. Tickets are $45 each; $70 for a pair. Register at: http://westfalmouthlibrary.org/

4/15, 6PM,Spring wine tasting, West Falmouth Library – Sommelier Steve Bodell returns to the library for a Spring wine tasting, this time of Northern Spain, Wednesday, April 15 at 6 p.m. Tickets are $45 each; $70 for a pair.

 

4/17 @ 7:30PM & 4/18 @ 3PM, Gabriel V Brass Quintet in Concert, Church of the Transfiguration, Orleans – Gabriel V performs music that speaks with clarity, authority, and joy! They seek to awaken attention, inspire imagination, and communicate the thrill of live music. This Easter, come be drawn in by the energy of the performance and the pleasure of hearing brass sound bold, alive, and human! Tickets: 508-240-2400 | artsempoweringlife.org (Free for Students & Youth)

4/18, 11AM-1PM, Painting with Tea, West Falmouth Library – A great multigenerational activity (if bringing a child, best for ages 7+). FREE. Register at: http://westfalmouthlibrary.org/

4/21, 1PM-3PM, April Vacation – The Loop Troop, West Falmouth Library – Join other young makers working on their current knitting, crocheting, embroidery or felting projects! This is a social group, no formal instruction will be given. FREE. Register at: http://westfalmouthlibrary.org/

4/22, 2PM-4PM, April Vacation – On the Go, LEGO!, West Falmouth Library – Build and customize your own mini and travel friendly Lego kit! All supplies will be provided. FREE. Register at: http://westfalmouthlibrary.org/

4/23, 2PM-4PM, April Vacation – Junk Journal Cover Creations, West Falmouth Library – Design and decorate the cover of your very own journal. Come back Friday for a creative first entry! FREE. Register at: http://westfalmouthlibrary.org/

4/24, 10AM-3PM, April Vacation – Stuffy Sleepover, West Falmouth Library – Drop off your stuffy at the library where they will sleep over with Becky on watch. Tune into social media to see what they get themselves into! *Pick-up Saturday between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. FREE. Register at: http://westfalmouthlibrary.org/

4/24, 10AM-12PM, April Vacation – Silly Story Challenge, West Falmouth Library – This is a fun and simple writing challenge that will have us moving around the library searching for creative writing prompts. Bonus challenge: Can you make it rhyme? Please arrive as close to 10 a.m. so you don’t miss out! FREE. Register at: http://westfalmouthlibrary.org/

4/24 @ 7:30PM & 4/25 @ 3:30PM, 12 Angry Jurors, Performing Arts Center, Brewster – Elements Theatre Company presents a classic American Courthouse Drama. As part of this year’s America 250 programming, Elements chose this play to highlight the United States legal system—the right to a fair trial, due process, and the presumption of innocence until proven guilty. Enter the jury room on a very hot summer day as twelve jurors are charged with the heavy responsibility to deliberate the fate of a 19-year-old boy accused of stabbing his father to death… Info: 508-240-2400 | artsempoweringlife.org (Free for Students & Youth)

 

4/24 & 4/25, Annual Ruck4HIT Cape Cod, Starting/Ending at Cape Cod Fairgrounds – Every year courageous teams of athletes carry 10-20 pound rucks while relaying their way over a total of 200 miles through all 15 towns across the Cape over 36 hours to raise money for Heroes in Transition, supporting local veterans and their families. If you’d like to run or lend support, more details are here.

4/25, 10AM-3PM, April Vacation – Craft Closet Makerspace, West Falmouth Library – An open activity station stocked with various items from the craft closet to nurture imagination and creation. FREE. Register at: http://westfalmouthlibrary.org/

4/26, 3PM-5PM, Favorite Poem Project in partnership with Calliope Poetry, West Falmouth Library – Join us in hearing twenty community members from all walks of life share their favorite poem and what makes it special to them. FREE. Register at: http://westfalmouthlibrary.org/