Croptober Fest
Our second annual Croptoberfest sponsored by Mother Earth Wellness Dispensary, an event where Halloween meets cannabis. Over a dozen local cultivators will be present, handing out info and swag to […]
Events:
Kim Marcoux
Jazz and blues music.
November 8 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pmKelsey Cook
The daughter of an International Yo-Yo Champion and a Professional Foosball player, which made for a humor-filled life at a young age.
November 8 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pmJohnny Hoy and the Bluefish
Island dance party with Martha’s Vineyard best bluesy dance band.
November 8 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmKelsey Cook
The daughter of an International Yo-Yo Champion and a Professional Foosball player, which made for a humor-filled life at a young age.
November 9 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pmThrough the Doors
The doors tribute band.
November 9 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pmThe Wicked Lo-Down
A power house blues based Rock-n-Roll band comprised of Nick David (Vocals and Harmonica), Paul Size (Guitar), Jeff Berg (Guitar and Vocals), Brad Hallen (Bass and Vocals) & Nick Toscano
November 9 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmThe Love Dogs
Boston own loveable rockin, swinging septet playing original, jump blues, R&B and New Orleans funky good time sounds.
November 9 @ 9:00 pm - November 10 @ 12:00 amHey Nineteen
Tribute to Steely Dan.
November 9 @ 9:00 pm - November 10 @ 12:00 amKelsey Cook
The daughter of an International Yo-Yo Champion and a Professional Foosball player, which made for a humor-filled life at a young age.
November 9 @ 9:30 pm - 11:30 pmWine, Women & Jewelry
Browse a selection of jewelry while you sip wine and chat with your friends. Nothing goes better than those three things!
November 14 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pmDavy Knowles
Whether playing acoustic, mandolin, national steel, or screaming electric guitar, this artist has an unmistakable style.
November 14 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmMinibeast
Experimental, noise, pysch, rock.
November 15 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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