Highlights include concerts, talks, films, children’s activities and more.
Friday, Feb. 28
“Town Finance 101 – Where Does The Money Come From? Where Does It Go?”: 8-10 a.m. Feb. 28, The Optimist Café, 134 Route 6A, Yarmouth Port. $12. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/town-finance-101-where-does-the-money-come-from-where-does-it-go-tickets-92490189647. In preparation for the upcoming town meeting season, Cape Women’s Coalition provide introductory overview of how the municipal budget process works.
Storytime: 10:30-11:15 a.m. Feb. 28, Hyannis Public Library, 401 Main St. 508-775-2280, hyannislibrary.org. Appropriate for children ages 2 to 5.
Peanut Butter Club film screening of “First Face of America”: noon-1 p.m. Feb. 28, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, 45 Water St., 508-289-2252, whoi.edu. Coffee, tea, and cookies served. About a teen from 13,000 years ago who fell inside a Mexico cave and whose skeleton was discovered in 2007.
Genealogy Series at Centerville Public Library: 1-3 p.m. Feb. 28, Centerville Public Library, 585 Main St. 508-790-6220, centervillelibrary.org. Free. Topic: “DNA and Genealogical Research.”
Boomerang Bags Sewing Bee: 2-5 p.m. Feb. 28, Wellfleet Library, 55 West Main St. 508-349-0310, wellfleetlibrary.org, https://boomerangbags.org/. BoomerangBags Cape Cod is a group of volunteers working to reduce plastic pollution and keep fabric waste out of the landfill by sewing up-cycled re-usable shopping bags and distributing them free into the community as an alternative to single-use bags.
Spa and Tarot Evening: 5 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Feb. 28, 112 State Rd, 112 State Road, Bourne. $75. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spa-and-tarot-evening-5pm-slot-tickets-92417759005.
Flannel Friday! Axe Throwing: 6-9 p.m. Feb. 28, Cape Cod Beer, 1336 Phinneys Lane, Hyannis. $20. 508-790-4200, capecodbeer.com. Twenty-minute time slots: for groups of up to 10 people; each person will throw three axes in cycle for 20 minutes. With Haul N Axe, plus live music by Johnny Fornasaro and food by JP’S Twisted BBQ & Grille. Free to attend, additional charges for axe-throwing and BBQ.
“Across The Universe” art night: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Feb. 28, Verlocal, The Cape Cod Art Bar, 27 Fountain St., Mashpee. $38. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/across-the-universe-228-630pm-02-28-2020-starts-at-630-pm-tickets-93603828571. Art materials, step-by-step instruction provided. BYOB, including wine and beer for ages 21 and over. 508-477-2788 or capecodartbar.com.
Singer Steve Vaughan: 7-10 p.m. Feb. 28, The Dan’l Webster Inn & Spa, 149 Main St., Sandwich. 508-888-3622, danlwebsterinn.com Steve Vaughan is a singer and acoustic guitarist. Covering hits from popular artists including Ed Sheerhan, Johnny Cash, Tom Petty, Ramones, Elvis and others.
Singer-songwriter Monica Rizzio at 4th Fridays Coffeehouse: 7-9 p.m. Feb. 28, Sandwich Town Hall, 130 Main St. $10-$15. www.sandwichartsalliance.org. Tickets also at Sandwich Arts Alliance Center, 124 Route 6A, Sandwich.
Member Movie Night – “Amazing Grace”: 7-9 p.m. Feb. 28, Cotuit Center For the Arts, 4404 Falmouth Road. Free-$10. 508-428-0669, artsonthecape.org. Documentary presenting the live recording of Aretha Franklin’s album “Amazing Grace” at The New Temple Missionary Baptist Church in Watts, Los Angeles in January 1972. Cash bar, popcorn.
The Mommyheads Concert: 7:30-9 p.m. Feb. 28, Wellfleet Library, 55 West Main St.; free; 508-349-0310, wellfleetlibrary.org. International indie rock band.
Racing Days Album Release Show: 7:30-9 p.m. Feb. 28, Coffee Obsession, 110 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth. https://go.evvnt.com/595562-0. Falmouth-based author and musician Brian Engles releases “Winter Games,” fifth album through his musical project, Racing Days. Includes pianist Nell Byrne.
Musician James Rice: 7:30-10 p.m. Feb. 28, Jake Rooney’s, 119 Brooks Road, Harwich. 508-430-1100, jakerooneys.com.
Soul Purpose: 8:30-11:30 p.m. Feb. 28, The Loft Restaurant | The Cove Resort, 183 Main St., West Yarmouth. theloftatthecove.com.
Saturday, Feb. 29
Winter Beach, Eastham: 8-11 a.m. Feb. 29, Cape Cod National Seashore Salt Pond Visitor Center, 50 Nauset Road, Eastham. Free. Capecodbirdclub.org. Meet at the National Seashore visitor center; will look for overwintering waterfowl, gulls, alcids and more. Email to [email protected] appreciated.
Family Activity Day: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 29, Hyannis Public Library, 401 Main St. 508-775-2280, hyannislibrary.org. Includes coloring group from 11 a.m. to noon.
Cape Cod Beer Guided Full Brewery Tour: 11-11:45 a.m. Feb. 29, Cape Cod Beer, 1336 Phinneys Lane, Hyannis. $10. Capecodbeer.com.
Pop-Up Market at Cape Cod Beer: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 29, Cape Cod Beer, 1336 Phinneys Lane, Hyannis. 508-790-4200, www.CapeCodBeer.com. Locally produced goods and live music.
The Metropolitan Opera Live in HD simulcast – Handel’s “Agrippina”: 12:55-5 p.m. Feb. 29, Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater, 2357 Route 6. $12-$30. 508-349-9428, what.org. Stars mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato, Harry Bicket conducts.
The Silent Season: 1-2 p.m. Feb. 29, Cape Cod Museum Of Natural History, 869 Main Street/Route 6A, Brewster. 508-896-3867 ext. 133, Ccmnh.org. With environmental educator Casey Tinius. About importance of winter season and effects of climate change.
North Atlantic Right Whales – On the Path to Extinction: 1:30-3 p.m. Feb. 29, Dennis Police Department, 90 Bob Crowell Road. Free. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/north-atlantic-right-whales-on-the-path-to-extinction-tickets-94400698029. With Charles “Stormy” Mayo, senior scientist and director of the North Atlantic Right Whale Ecology Program at the Center for Coastal Studies
Musicians Fred Fried, Peggy Gerber and Michael Ryle: 2-3 p.m. Feb. 29, Snow Library, 67 Main St., Orleans. Part of the Orleans Snow Library: 2020 Rowena Myers Waking Up Winter with Music Series. https://www.town.orleans.ma.us/snow-library, 508-240-3760.
Folk Seisiun with Greg Johnson and Friends: 3-5:30 p.m. Feb. 29, O’Shea’s Olde Inn, 348 Main St., West Dennis. Osheasoldeinne.com. Folk, Americana, Irish, and old-time songs and tunes.
Feed Your Love Open Mic 10th Anniversary Celebration: 4-7 p.m. Feb. 29, Wellfleet Preservation Hall, 335 Main St. Free. 508-349-1800, wellfleetpreservationhall.org.
Quartett Giocosa “Prodigious”: 4-6 p.m. Feb. 29, The Federated Church of Hyannis, 320 Main St. $22. Quartettgiocosa.com. Explores childhood experiences of three of classical music’s most famous prodigies; Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Felix Mendelssohn and Samuel Barber.
Highfield Hall’s fourth annual Robert Burns Supper: 5:30-9 p.m. Feb. 29, Highfield Hall & Gardens, 56 Highfield Drive, Falmouth. $100-$125. 508-495-1878, highfieldhall.org. With traditional Scottish music, entertainment, whisky and haggis.
Trad Irish Music with the Wildlife band: 6-8 p.m. Feb. 29, O’Shea’s Olde Inn, 348 Main St., West Dennis. osheasoldeinne.com.Trad Irish and Americana. Dance and sing-along.
Singer Steve Vaughan: 7-10 p.m. Feb. 29, The Dan’l Webster Inn & Spa, 149 Main St., Sandwich. 508-888-3622, danlwebsterinn.com Steve Vaughan is a singer and acoustic guitarist. Covering hits from popular artists including Ed Sheerhan, Johnny Cash, Tom Petty, Ramones, Elvis and others.
Pop Up Dance to celebrate Leap Year: 7-10 p.m. Feb. 29, 528 Forest Road (Betsy’s Ballroom, behind the Yarmouth Senior Center), West Yarmouth. $7. 607-425-1161, www.capecodballroomdancers.org. Music, dance floor, BYOB snacks and drinks. Singles, couples, beginners welcome.
Sock Hop fundraiser: 7-10 p.m. Feb. 29, Weary Travelers, 77 Valley Bars Road, Bourne. $15 in advance, $20 at the door. 508-759-8167, bournehistoricalsociety.org. Contests, pizza soda, silent auction. Benefits Bourne Historical Society.
Sixth annual Beach Party Fundraiser for ALS: 7:30-11 p.m. Feb. 29, Dino’s Pizza and Dino’s Sports Bar, 401 Route 151, Mashpee. $30-$45. 508-759-9696, alsfamily.org. Night of beachy music by BaHa Brothers, dancing, limbo contests, raffles, and tropical cocktails. Proceeds benefit ALS patients and families through A.L.S. Family Charitable Foundation.
“Magic On The Cape – Live”: 7:30-9 p.m. Feb. 29, The Coonamessett, 311 Gifford St., Falmouth. $30. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/magic-on-the-cape-live-at-the-coonamessett-inn-tickets-94079818269. Cash bar and dining available before the show. With professional magicians Bob Riordan and Shawn Mullins.
Bruce Marshall Group: 7:30-9 p.m. Feb. 29, Cotuit Center For the Arts, 4404 Falmouth Road. $25-$30. 508-428-0669, artsonthecape.org. Blues, r&b, country blues and southern boogie. www.brucemarshall.com
John Morgan at Jake Rooney’s: 8-10 p.m. Feb. 29, Jake Rooney’s, 119 Brooks Rd., Harwich. 508-430-1100, jakerooneys.com.
Bart Weisman Jazz Group featuring Chev Hardy (vocals): 8-11 p.m. Feb. 29, Grand Cru Restaurant at Cape Codder Resort & Spa, 1225 Iyannough Road, Hyannis. 508-274-2513, bartweisman.com.
Dance Party with The Clayton/Restaino Project: 8-10:30 p.m. Feb. 29, The Cultural Center of Cape Cod, 307 Old Main St., South Yarmouth. $20. 508-394-7100, cultural-center.org. Adults only. BYORefreshments. By candlelight, café style; dance floor. Tickets at the door only.
The Grab Brothers: 8:30-11:30 p.m. Feb. 29, The Loft Restaurant | The Cove Resort, 183 Main St., West Yarmouth. theloftatthecove.com.
Sunday, March 1
Buffet Breakfast: 7:30-11 a.m. March 1, Falmouth Navigator Portuguese American Association, 55 Ashumet Road. 774-521-8542, [email protected]. $8, $5 for kids 12 and under
Thai Yoga Massage Demonstration & Open House: 10-11:30 a.m. March 1, The Flexibility Guru, 200 Main St., Falmouth. Free. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/thai-yoga-massage-demonstration-open-house-tickets-93681835893. Demonstration and Q&A session. Snacks and refreshments provided. RSVP appreciated.
“Ecological and Moral Emergency of Climate Change” talk: 8 and 10 a.m. March 1, St. Barnabas Church, 91 Main St., Falmouth. 508-548-3863. With Woods Hole Research Center’s chief of external affairs Dave McGlinchey. He will speak at church services, then hold a Q&A session at 11:30 a.m. at hte parish hall. Lunch will be served, the public is invited to all. Part of discussion about whether to declare a climate emergency.
Native Plants for New England Gardens with Mark Richardson: 1-3 p.m. March 1, Cape Cod Museum Of Natural History, 869 Main St./Route 6A, Brewster. $10. 508-896-3867, ccmnh.org. On plants supporting ecosystems and how to choose the right one, by director of horticulture for Tower Hill Botanic Garden in Boylston.
Swirling Currents – Controversy, Compromise and Dynamic Coastal Change: 2-4 p.m. March 1, Cape Cod Maritime Museum, 135 South St., Hyannis. $10-$15. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/swirling-currents-controversy-compromise-and-dynamic-coastal-change-tickets-94734893617. With Orleans Shellfish Biologist Sandy Macfarlane, who wrote book talk is based on; Q&A.
Sunday Concert Series – Rose Clancy and Max Cohen: 2-3 p.m. March 1, Brewster Ladies Library Association, 1822 Main St., Brewster. 508-896-3913, brewsterladieslibrary.org. Celtic music duo.
Concert violinist Joshua Peckins: 2:30-3:30 p.m. March 1, Falmouth Public Library, 300 Main St. 508-457-2555, falmouthpubliclibrary.org. Music by Bach and Ysaye.
Right Whales with Amy James of the Center for Coastal Studies: 3-4 p.m. March 1, Wellfleet Library, 55 West Main St. Free. 508-349-0310, wellfleetllibrary.org.
Monday, March 2
Holy Trinity Thrift Shop reopening: Noon March 2, 245 Route 28 (Main Street), West Harwich. Open noon to 3 p.m Mondays, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays.
Writers Group at Centerville Library: 1-3 p.m. March 2, Centerville Public Library, 585 Main St. 508-790-6220, centervillelibrary.org. Led by Sharon Anderson.
Mindfull Meditation: 1-2 p.m. March 2, Barnstable Adult Community Center, 825 Falmouth Road, Hyannis. $24. 508-862-4750, https://go.evvnt.com/605300-0. Light stretching followed by a series of three guided meditations.
Music & Movement for Children: 1:30-2:30 p.m. March 2, Hyannis Public Library, 401 Main St. Free. hyannislibrary.org. Register at [email protected].
Paint Nite at Jake Rooney’s!: 7-9 p.m. March 2, Jake Rooney’s, 119 Brooks Road, Harwich. $30-$35. 508-430-1100, jakerooneys.com. Paint, brushes, easels supplied. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/paint-nite-the-original-paint-and-sip-party-tickets-93189561487.
Patrick’s Trivia Quiz: 7-9 p.m. March 2, KKatie’s Burger Bar, 334 Main St., Hyannis. Free. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/patricks-trivia-quiz-tickets-73752675237.
Patrick’s Music Bingo: 8-10:30 p.m. March 2, Flashback Retro Arcade + Bar, 294 Main St., Hyannis. Free. www.eventbrite.com/e/patricks-music-bingo-tickets-73753405421.
Tuesday, March 3
Election Day Bake Sale: 8 a.m.-7 p.m. March 3, West Barnstable Community Building, 2377 Meetinghouse Way. 508-362-2262, By Trustees of Whelden Memorial Library. Includes clam chowder. All sales benefit library.
Election Day Bake Sale: 8 a.m.-noon March 3, Historic West Dennis Graded Schoolhouse, 67 School St. 508-385-7722, https://go.evvnt.com/608169-0. Proceeds go to scholarships.
Day Two of Holy Trinity Thrift Shop’s Spring Re-Opening: 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Mar. 3, Holy Trinity Thrift Shop, 245 Route 28 (Main Street), West Harwich. 508-432-7625. Accepting donations.
Art Show – Peter Blatz Photography: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. March 3, Brewster Ladies Library Association, 1822 Main St. 508-896-3913, brewsterladieslibrary.org. Will be on display through March 29, with reception 2 to 4 p.m. March 7.
Mid-Cape Chess Club at Centerville Public Library: 1-7 p.m. March 3, Centerville Public Library, 585 Main St. 508-790-6220, centervillelibrary.org. Information: Ron Field at 508-957-2338
Singer Jennifer Mello in concert: 1-2 p.m. March 3, 3 Job’s Fishing Road, Mashpee. Free. 774-521-3309, [email protected], https://go.evvnt.com/610270-0.
Coloring Group: 4-5 p.m. March 3, Hyannis Public Library, 401 Main St. 508-775-2280, hyannislibrary.org.
The Big & Little Art Show: 4-7 p.m. March 3, Martha’s Vineyard Museum, 151 Lagoon Pond Road, Tisbury. Free. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-big-little-art-show-tickets-92740630723. In partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters on Martha’s Vineyard.
Beetle Cat Restoration Class: 5:30-7:30 p.m. March 3, Cape Cod Maritime Museum, 135 South St., Hyannis. $20. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beetle-cat-restoration-class-tickets-86394613615. No experience required. Maximum of six students per session. Materials and tools provided.
Climate Change and the Cape, What Can We Do?: 6:30-7:30 p.m. March 3, Sturgis Library, 3090 Main St., Barnstable. 508-362-6636, sturgislibrary.org. All ages welcomed to interactive event with network of local leaders building grassroots climate resilience.
Patrick’s Music Bingo: 7-9 p.m. March 3, The Parrot Bar & Grill, 1356 Route 28, Bourne. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/patricks-music-bingo-tickets-73754478631.
Patrick’s Trivia Quiz: 7-9 p.m. March 3, Sea Dog Brew Pub, 23 Whites Path, South Yarmouth. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/patricks-trivia-quiz-tickets-71520538857.
Wednesday, March 4
2020 International Women’s Day Breakfast: 8-10 a.m. March 4, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cape Cod – Hyannis, 287 Iyannough Road. Free-$10. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2020-international-womens-day-breakfast-tickets-87864379725. By Cape Women’s Coalition in a celebration of women ‘s right to vote.
Volunteer Fair!: 10:30 a.m.-noon March 4, Cape Cod Museum Of Natural History, 869 Main Street/Route 6A , Brewster. Free. 508-896-3867, ccmnh.org.
Lego Club: 4-5 p.m. March 4, Hyannis Public Library, 401 Main St. 508-775-2280, hyannislibrary.org. Legos provided by the library.
Reverdy Gallery March Art Reception: 5:30-7 p.m. March 4, Everleigh Cape Cod, 265 Communication Way, Hyannis. Free. 508-317-9416, [email protected], https://go.evvnt.com/610495-0. Wine and cheese, live music by Ensemble Passacaglia.
“Ticks – One Bite Can Change Your Life”: 6-7 p.m. March 4, Whelden Memorial Library, 2401 Meetinghouse Way, West Barnstable. 508-362-2262, wheldenlibrary.org. With entomologist Larry Dapsis, about ticks and prevention of tick-borne diseases
3A Brewery Beer glass paint night: 6-8 p.m. March 4, 6A Brewing Co, 119 Cranberry Highway, Bourne. $25. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/3a-brewery-beer-glass-paint-night-wed-march-4th-at-6pm-tickets-94294384041. [email protected], 508-498-6689
Cape Cod Woodturners Meeting: 6:30-8:30 p.m. March 4, The Cultural Center of Cape Cod, 307 Old Main St., South Yarmouth. 617-306-8740. Agenda includes demonstrations, instruction and display of works by members. All are welcome. Free.
Patrick’s Music Bingo: 7-9 p.m. March 4, Ryan’s Ten Pin Eatery & Arcade, 769 Iyannough Road, inside Cape Cod Mall, Hyannis. Free. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/patricks-music-bingo-tickets-75722059719.
Patrick’s Trivia Quiz: 7:30-9:30 p.m. March 4, Olivers & Planck’s Tavern, 960 Main St., Yarmouth Port. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/patricks-trivia-quiz-tickets-73753006227.
Thursday, March 5
“Travels of the Heart” – New Works by Ric Haynes: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. March 5, Woodruff’s Art Center, 1 N Market St., Mashpee. 508-477-5767, [email protected], https://go.evvnt.com/604032-0.
Day Three of Holy Trinity Thrift Shop’s Spring Re-Opening: 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Mar. 5, Holy Trinity Thrift Shop, 245 Route 28 (Main Street), West Harwich. 508-432-7625. Accepting donations.
Yoga at Centerville Library: Noon-1 p.m. March 5, Centerville Public Library, 585 Main St. 508-790-6220, centervillelibrary.org. Beginners are encouraged and all levels are welcome. A yoga mat is necessary. Water and a blanket are recommended.
White Shark Research Update with Greg Skomal: 6-8 p.m. March 5, Cape Cod Museum Of Natural History, 869 Main St./Route 6A, Brewster. $50. 508-896-3867, ccmnh.org. Skomal is a marine biologist, senior fisheries biologist with Massachusetts Marine Fisheries, and heads up the Massachusetts Shark Research Program. He has directed the scientific research on Great White Sharks off the coast of Cape Cod for the past six years. Wine and hors d’oeuvres at 6 p.m., lecture at 6:30 p.m.
Cape Cod St. Patrick’s Day Parade Pre-Party: 6-8 p.m. March 5, 120 Great Western Road, Dennis. Free. https://www.eventbrite.sg/e/cape-cod-st-patricks-day-parade-pre-party-tickets-89989347561. Beer, pizza, live music.
Patrick’s Trivia Quiz: 6-8 p.m. March 5, Ardeo Cafe & Catering Co., 581 Main St., Dennis. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/patricks-trivia-quiz-tickets-73768366169. Numbers replaced with song titles and artists.
Yarmouth Run Club: 6:15-7:15 p.m. March 5, Marathon Sports, 484 Station Avenue, South Yarmouth. Free. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/yarmouth-run-club-tickets-54499870580. All abilities welcome.
Story Slam – My Brightest Idea!: 6:30-8:30 p.m. March 5, Cape Cod Beer, 1336 Phinneys Lane, Hyannis. $10, $5 for students. 508-790-4200, capecodbeer.com. By Cape Cod Community Media Center, with EforAll. Storytellers have seven minutes to tell their stories; must register online https://go.evvnt.com/593592-0. Prizes for winners.
Trivia with Rich: 7-9 p.m. March 5, Jake Rooney’s, 119 Brooks Road, West Harwich. 508-430-1100, jakerooneys.com. Team or solo.
Patrick’s Music Bingo: 8:30-10:30 p.m. March 5, Sea Dog Brew Pub, 23 Whites Path, South Yarmouth. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/patricks-music-bingo-tickets-73767268887. Numbers replaced with songs titles and artists.