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Every year, the Southeastern Massachusetts Pine Barrens Alliance celebrates the existence of moths with a family-friendly night of moth trapping, eating moth cake (not made with moths), root beer floats, gummy caterpillars, and an informal moth costume contest.
Flying insects usually have a bad reputation but at the Moth Ball they are welcomed guests. There will be craft tables to make wings, brief lectures, and a moth expert, Tea Montagne, who will bring caterpillars and moths that kids can look at under a microscope.
But once it gets dark, that’s when the real fun begins.
SEMPBA lures moths in with special lights. The event is scheduled from 7 to11:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 27. But “the later you go in the night, the more exotic the moths usually are,” said Frank Mand, vice president of SEMPBA. “There are rare moths, state-listed moths that are found only in this eco-region – but if the giant luna moths start showing up, who knows how long we’ll be here.”
Previous attendees have been able to identify 100 different moths during the night.
The local Moth Ball coincides with National Moth Week. It’s part of SEMPBA’s mission to protect, preserve, and enlarge the Massachusetts Coastal Pine Barrens.
The event will take place at The Center at Center Hill Preserve, 158 Center Hill Road. Tickets are $10 for individuals and $25 for families and you can get them here. For more information about SEMBA, go here.
July 23
Plymouth G Pub presents Craft Creations and Cider, a weekly event in the High Limb Cider taproom. Try cookie decorating or pint glass making, and the age-old artist tradition of critiquing while drinking. The free event takes place from 6 to 9 p.m. at 101A Carver Road. For more information, go here.
July 24
Draw The Line, an officially endorsed Aerosmith tribute band, has long drawn crowds in Plymouth. And it’s back in the saddle again, headlining this week’s Project Arts free concert on the waterfront. Walk this way to Pilgrim Memorial Park. The concert begins at 6:30 p.m.
Pilgrim Hall Museum, 75 Court St., presents a talk by Patrick Browne of the Plymouth Antiquarian Society. He’ll discuss Plymouth’s involvement in the Civil War. By highlighting the individual wartime experiences of Plymouth men and women, Brown will illuminate the stories of lives that were altered by the most consequential conflict of their time. The event starts at 6 p.m. Tickets are $10 and you can get them here.
July 25
L. Knife & Son hosts the free Thursday Concert Series at the Pilgrim Memorial Park Amphitheater on Plymouth’s waterfront, from 7 to 9 p.m. at 79 Water St.
July 27
The Spire Center presents Kathleen Edwards, a Canadian singer songwriter with a repertoire deeply rooted in North American roots music. A leader in the Americana community, Edwards has played with musical legends such as Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson. Come listen to her mix of alt-country, folk, and heartland rock and roll. Matt Sucich is the opener. The show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $38 and you can get them here.
July 28
The Rebels and Rods car show takes place every Sunday morning in the parking lot of East Bay Grille at 173 Water St., from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m., weather permitting. This is a family and pet-friendly event.
July 29
The Plymouth Public Library, 132 South St., presents Let’s Make Art from the Heart, a creative exploration of art making. Linda Belocas will help you explore different techniques to express yourself through art. The event is aimed at children ages 6-12. Tickets are $40 and you can get them here.
July 30
Tuesday evenings, the Chess Club at the Library welcomes chess players of all levels who would like to join the club. Bill Petrillo, an experienced chess instructor and volunteer Jim Pritchard will lend their expertise. The program is open to adults and students. Chess sets are provided. This event happens from 6 to 8 p.m. at 132 South St. and it’s free. Your move!
July 31
Divas with a Twist features five powerhouse female vocalists performing a mix of pop, rock, Motown, and original music. They will headline this week’s Project Arts free concert at Pilgrim Memorial Park on the waterfront. Local artists Cara Brindisi will open. The concert begins at 6:30 p.m.
August 1
The Spire Center presents The Marshall Wood – Donna Byrne Quartet, including Tim Ray and Les Harris Jr. With decades of experience, these internationally established jazz artists will perform a variety of American standards, jazz standards, and bossa nova. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 and you can get them here.
Priscilla Beach Theatre, 800 Rocky Hill Road, presents Spamalot from August 1 to August 17. Monty Python’s outrageous retelling of the King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table saga comes to – the bright side of – life. There are evening and matinee performances. For tickets, go here.
L. Knife & Son hosts the free Thursday Concert Series at the Pilgrim Memorial Park Amphitheater on Plymouth’s waterfront. From 7 to 9 p.m. at 79 Water St.
August 2
First Fridays returns to downtown with close to 25 artists, galleries, shops and showrooms opening their doors for an evening of art, culture and inspiration. North Street will be featured this month. The Plymouth Center for the Arts, 11 North St., will be filled by the music of the Slainte Plymouth (previously Celtic Circle), while painter Margaret Rosenbaum will be painting outside the center. Enjoy light refreshments while viewing the members show, “Rhythms.” First Friday events happen between 5 and 8 p.m. For more information, go here.