Events Ethan Setiawan & Fine Ground: Little Storms Album Release Concert Celebrate the release of Little Storms with Ethan Setiawan & Fine Ground, one of New England's most exciting new voices in modern bluegrass. Led by award-winning mandolin virtuoso Ethan Setiawan, this remarkable ensemble blends the timeless spirit of traditional bluegrass with fresh original songs, rich harmonies, and fearless musicianship. Drawing inspiration from legends like Bill Monroe, Sam Bush, Béla Fleck, David Grisman, and Punch Brothers, Fine Ground delivers a sound that is both deeply rooted and refreshingly original. Whether you're a lifelong bluegrass fan or simply appreciate outstanding live music, this special album release concert promises an unforgettable evening of masterful playing, heartfelt songwriting, and the kind of musical chemistry that can only be experienced live. Join us for a memorable night celebrating the arrival of Little Storms—a debut album that's already generating excitement across the bluegrass community. Date and Time: Sun, Oct 4, 3 PM-5 PM Cost: $25-$30 Place: Cultural Center of Cape Cod 307 Old Main Street, South Yarmouth, MA, USA Website

Events PAINT NIGHT! Paint the Collection with Michael Giaquinto Join us for Paint Night! Each month highlights a different artwork from our Permanent Collection. Led by Michael Giaquinto, this unique museum experience inspires curiosity, creativity, and connection. About This month: "Clouds over Pamet", n.d., Joan Ledwith, Pastel on Wallis paper, 26" x 32.25" x 1" framed. Gift of Joan Orr and Art House Gallery Discover your creativity during an inspiring and enjoyable evening of artmaking. Guided by instructor Michael Giaquinto, you’ll draw inspiration from the Museum’s rich Permanent Collection and transform it into your own original artwork. Each month features a different piece from the Cape Cod Museum of Art’s collection, giving participants the opportunity to see these remarkable works up close and learn their stories. All materials — including acrylic paints, canvases, brushes, palette knives, and easels — are provided. “Exhibiting and stewarding the Cape Cod Museum of Art’s outstanding Permanent Collection of over 2,000 artworks is integral to our mission. We are committed to the cultural enrichment of our community today and tomorrow, telling the story of Cape Cod through the lens of visual art.” Benton Jones, Director of Art Paint the Collection! welcomes artists of all levels — from seasoned painters to those picking up a brush for the very first time. Middle and high school students are welcome to participate when registered with a participating parent or guardian. Michael Giaquinto was the Exhibitions Curator at the Cape Cod Museum of Art (CCMoA) for 17 years (2003–2020), curating over 200 exhibitions. He studied fine art at Montserrat College of Art and art history at North Carolina State University. From 1991 to 2000, he was Chief Art Preparator at NC State’s Gregg Museum of Art & Design. After moving to Cape Cod, he taught art to high school students at St. John Paul II High School in Hyannis. Giaquinto teaches various art mediums to adults and children at many cultural institutions. His work has been shown in museums and galleries across the region and is included in private, corporate, and museum collections. In 2023, he received the Cape Cod Museum of Art’s Muse Artist Award and held a solo exhibition at CCMoA in 2025. Cancellation policy: CCMoA must be notified 1 week prior for a refund. Register Date and Time: Fri, Oct 16, 6 PM-8 PM Cost: $45-$55 Place: Cape Cod Museum of Art 60 Hope Lane, Dennis, MA, USA Website

Events ARToberfest Get ready for a fantastic afternoon of art and community at ARToberfest 2026, hosted by the Cape Cod Museum of Art! 🎨🍂 Event Details: • 🗓️ Date: October 17, 2026 • 🕒 Time: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM • 📍 Location: Cape Cod Museum of Art (Dennis, MA) Come out to support a great cause, enjoy the autumn vibes, and help make their mission a reality. You can grab your tickets or register to support the museum directly through their page. 👉 Get your tickets here: https://e.givesmart.com/events/Qml/ Date and Time: Sat, Oct 17, 3 PM-6 PM Cost: $75 Place: Cape Cod Museum of Art 60 Hope Lane, Dennis, MA, USA Website

Events Artist Talk: Brendan Sullivan — From Painter to Sculptor Friday, October 16, 2:00 - 3:00 pm, included with Paid Museum Admission. Drawing on the traditions of figurative art while embracing unconventional materials, Brendan Sullivan transforms familiar objects into works that explore strength, vulnerability, identity, and cultural ritual. About Failure to Launch ( Belly of Resentment), Leather from baseballs, foam, steel, clay, wood, Failure to Launch ( Belly of Resentment), Leather from baseballs, foam, steel, clay, wood, Join Artist Brendan Sullivan for a discussion of his evolving studio practice, from his beginnings as a painter to his current work in sculpture. Sullivan will explore how found materials, including deconstructed baseballs, basketballs, footballs, and other sports equipment, became the foundation of his artistic process, and how their histories inform the ideas behind each piece. He will discuss the technical methods used to transform these familiar objects into sculptural forms, as well as the themes that drive his work, including American masculinity, athletics, vulnerability, tradition, and identity. The talk will offer visitors an inside look at the relationship between material, process, and concept in his practice. Brendan Sullivan (b. 1990, Framingham, Massachusetts) is a Massachusetts-based sculptor and painter whose work explores the evolving state of American masculinity through large-scale sculptures constructed from reclaimed sports equipment and other found materials. Drawing from traditions of figurative art while embracing unconventional materials, his practice transforms familiar objects into works that examine strength, vulnerability, identity, and cultural ritual. Sullivan received his BFA from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and his MFA from the New York Academy of Art. He was later awarded the Academy's prestigious Chubb Fellowship and has exhibited nationally, including at Art Basel Miami, Powerhouse Arts in Brooklyn, and the Green Family Art Foundation in Dallas. Admission to the Museum is included with your ticket, allowing you to explore all seven galleries and current exhibitions before or after the program. Tickets Date and Time: Oct 16, 2 PM-3 PM Cost: Free w/ Admission Place: Cape Cod Museum of Art 60 Hope Lane, Dennis, MA, USA Website

Events Artist Talk: Dave Holbrook’s "Ripple Effect" Friday, October 9, 2:00 - 3:00 pm, included with Paid Museum Admission. Through images and personal reflections, Holbrook shares his creative process behind bringing a large-scale public artwork from concept to installation, including the challenges and rewards of working in bronze and stone. About Orleans sculptor Dave Holbrook discusses the inspiration, design, and fabrication of Ripple Effect, his monumental bronze and granite public sculpture installed at the corner of Main Street and Brewster Cross Road in downtown Orleans. The eight-foot-tall Ripple Effect features three oars that reference Orleans’ Indigenous history, maritime heritage, and the connections between past, present, and future. Through images and personal reflections, Holbrook shares his creative process behind bringing a large-scale public artwork from concept to installation, including the challenges and rewards of working in bronze and stone. “I believe that we are fundamentally unchanged in nature, regardless of adopting and adapting to a seemingly mandatory technological evolution. I use common forms, such as platonic solids, natural objects, and recognizable, everyday items to recall or recover their fundamental sufficiency, as well as to suggest their potential absurdity. In a restless world, there is no peace. It surpasses understanding.” The discussion will also explore the broader role of public art in shaping community identity, creating meaningful public spaces, and fostering connections among residents and visitors. Dave Holbrook is a self-taught sculptor working primarily in wood. His work has been featured in juried exhibitions including the Bristol Art Museum in Rhode Island, the Cape Cod Museum of Art, Cotuit Center for the Arts, and the Provincetown Art Association Museum. His permanent, public sculpture, “Ripple Effect” (bronze, granite), is installed on Main Street in Orleans, MA. Dave owned and ran a residential construction business on the Cape from the late 1970’s into the 2000s and subsequently served for 10 years as an editor at the Journal of Light Construction (JLC), the nation’s premier print and online resource for the homebuilding and remodeling industry. His cabinetwork and furniture are installed in many homes both locally and out of state. He currently resides in South Orleans, MA, with his wife, the artist Eve Aspinwall. Image courtesy of the Orleans Pond Coalition. Admission to the Museum is included with your ticket, allowing you to explore all seven galleries and current exhibitions before or after the program. Tickets Date and Time: Fri, Oct 9, 2 PM-3 PM Cost: Free w/ Admission Place: Cape Cod Museum of Art 60 Hope Lane, Dennis, MA, USA Website

Events HISTORY ON TAP: RESTORING CRANBERRY BOGS TO NATURAL CONDITIONS Join Leo and Andrea Cakounes - operators of the largest cranberry bog on Cape Cod - for a fascinating look at the future of cranberry farming and conservation. Returning after their popular talk on the year-round operations of a working bog, they’ll now explore a timely new topic: restoring cranberry bogs to natural conditions. Across Cape Cod, towns are transforming former bogs into thriving ecosystems that support biodiversity, and improve water quality. Led by organizations like the Harwich Conservation Trust and Buzzards Bay Coalition, these projects are reshaping the landscape and redefining the role of cranberry agriculture in the region. Discover how cranberry bogs are evolving - from working farms to vital conservation spaces — and what this shift means for Cape Cod. Read More: https://www.capecodtimes.com/story/news/environment/2025/10/30/harwich-cranberry-bogs-conservation-trust-hinkleys-herring-river-preseve/86936630007/ Book a Tour with Cranberry Bog Tours: https://cranberrybogtours.com/tour-description/ Part of our History on Tap series—join us for an evening of local history, conversation, and craft brews. Admission: $10 per person / $5 for members Must be 21+ to sample beer; IDs will be checked at the door. Enjoy craft beer from our sponsor, Cape Cod Beer, along with cheese, crackers, water, and non-alcoholic beer options. We highly recommend reserving your tickets on our website in advance. Popular events often sell out quickly, and we cannot always accommodate walk-ins. Don’t miss out—plan and secure your spot! Register Here Date and Time: Thu, Nov 12, 5 PM-6:30 PM Cost: $5-$10 Place: Cape Cod Maritime Museum 135 South St, Hyannis, Massachusetts 02601, USA Website

Events HISTORY ON TAP: BIODIVERSITY OF SHIPWRECKS Take an underwater journey to explore how shipwrecks and submerged aircraft are shaping marine ecosystems. Marine biologist Dr. Kirstin Meyer-Kaiser will share her research on Underwater Cultural Heritage Sites, including the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary off the coast of Boston, where historic wrecks have become thriving habitats for ocean life. With an estimated three million shipwrecks worldwide, these sites serve not only as memorials to lives lost, but also as unique environments for microbes, corals, anemones, and fish. Dr. Meyer-Kaiser will discuss how different metals in wreckage influence marine biodiversity and how scientists are collaborating with commercial fishing communities to help preserve these important cultural and ecological resources. Part of our History on Tap series—join us for an evening of local history, conversation, and craft brews. Admission: $10 per person / $5 for members Must be 21+ to sample beer; IDs will be checked at the door. Enjoy craft beer from our sponsor, Cape Cod Beer, along with cheese, crackers, water, and non-alcoholic beer options. We highly recommend reserving your tickets on our website in advance. Popular events often sell out quickly, and we cannot always accommodate walk-ins. Don’t miss out—plan and secure your spot! Register Here Date and Time: Thu, Oct 29, 5 PM-6:30 PM Cost: $5-$10 Place: Cape Cod Maritime Museum 135 South St, Hyannis, Massachusetts 02601, USA Website

Events History on Tap: Uncovering Climate Clues From New England Whaling Ship Logbooks What can the handwritten logbooks of 19th-century whaling ships tell us about today’s changing climate? Through groundbreaking collaborative research, oceanographer Caroline Ummenhofer from Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and Professor of History at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Timothy Walker are uncovering how weather observations recorded aboard New England whaling vessels more than 200 years ago are now helping scientists reconstruct long-term changes in global climate and ocean wind patterns. Their work draws from thousands of pages of historic whaling logbooks dating from 1790 to 1910, preserved in the collections of the New Bedford Whaling Museum, Nantucket Historical Association, and Providence Public Library. Written by sailors traveling across some of the most remote oceans on Earth, these records contain daily notes on wind direction, storms, sea conditions, precipitation, and changing weather patterns—captured decades before modern meteorological instruments and satellites existed. Part of our History on Tap series—join us for an evening of local history, conversation, and craft brews. Admission: $10 per person / $5 for members Must be 21+ to sample beer; IDs will be checked at the door. Enjoy craft beer from our sponsor, Cape Cod Beer, along with cheese, crackers, water, and non-alcoholic beer options. We highly recommend reserving your tickets on our website in advance. Popular events often sell out quickly, and we cannot always accommodate walk-ins. Register Here Please Note: History on Tap features a different speaker every two weeks. Be sure to double-check the date before booking your ticket to ensure you’re registering for the lecture you want. If you have any issues, call 508-815-4149 to book directly. Date and Time: Thu, Oct 22, 5 PM-6:30 PM Cost: $5-$10 Place: Cape Cod Maritime Museum 135 South St, Hyannis, Massachusetts 02601, USA Website

Events Brewster’s Ancient Burial Ground Tour Brewster’s Ancient Burial Ground Tour Scripted by Chris Ecklund A guide from the Brewster Historical Society provides the history of the Brewster Ancient Burial Ground, sharing highlights of some of the townspeople buried underneath these centuries old headstones. The tour is 50 to 60 minutes and is not suggested for young children. Please wear comfortable walking shoes as the ground can be uneven. The cemetery is located behind First Parish Brewster Unitarian Universalist Church on 6A. Please park behind The Woodshed Bar (next door) and use the dirt road at the rear of the parking lot to get to the Breakwater Road cemetery entrance. Please note parking is NOT ALLOWED on Breakwater Road. Please check in with our Guide in the cemetery. Tickets are limited, reservations required: Adults: $15 (Members $12) Children 8-12 $10 Not suitable for children under 8. Tours are weather dependent. Please check the BHS website prior to the start time. Tickets are non-refundable; however, in case of BHS cancelling due to heavy rain, reservations can be used for a future tour. Date and Time: Sat, Oct 3, 9:30 AM-10:45 AM Cost: $10-$15 Place: Brewster Historical Society Museum 739 Lower Road, Brewster, MA, USA Website

Events Tour the Gardens at the Museums on the Green this Summer – Multiple Dates The Falmouth Historical Society and the Falmouth Garden Club are pleased to provide the opportunity to tour the spectacular gardens at the Museums on the Green this summer! Take a walking tour of each of the five gardens in this beautiful location led by Falmouth Garden Club members. Tours on Tuesday or Saturday at 11am, allowing time to visit the buildings. The tour will last about 40 minutes. The dates are as follows: Tuesday, September 8th Saturday, September 19th Tuesday, October 6th Saturday, October 10th Tours meet at the Hallet Barn Visitors Center. Donations for the upkeep of the gardens would be greatly appreciated! Join us for this delightful new program and learn about the gardens at the Falmouth Historical Society, Museums on the Green! Please register in advance. Free, $5 donation pp is suggested. Please Register Here Date and Time: Tues, Sept 8, Sat, Sept 19th, Tues, Oct 6th, Sat, Oct 10th Cost: Free Place: Falmouth Museums on the Green 55 Palmer Ave, Falmouth, MA, USA Website

Events Indigenous Peoples’ Day at Heritage Museums & Gardens Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day at Heritage! Explore the reproduction wetu, mush8n, and Three Sisters demonstration garden, and reflect on the vibrant Wampanoag culture that has shaped our area. Heritage offers free admission to Indigenous individuals today, either at the Ticketing Pavilion or by reserving a ticket in advance. Select Indigenous Peoples Non-Member Adult ticket and enter code IPD2026 . MEMBER: FREEN NON-MEMBER: $26 Adult / $16 Youth (3-17), Indigenous Individuals, Members and children 2 and under FREE Date and Time: Mon, Oct 12, 10 AM-5 PM Cost: $0-$26 Place: Heritage Museums & Gardens 67 Grove Street, Sandwich, MA, USA Website

Events The Revolutionary War Experience The Revolutionary War Experience The Brewster Colonial Artillery Company will be encamped at the Brewster Historical Society’s Windmill Village at 51 Drummer Boy Road (adjacent to Drummer Boy Park) between 12 and 4 PM on Sundays: Sunday, September 20th Sunday, October 18th Sunday, November 8th Members in period dress will drill with “Alice,” the Unit’s muzzle-loading cannon, and demonstrate manual arms and firing the muzzle-loading musket known as “Brown Bess.” There will be lessons in writing with a quill pen, playing trap ball (a sort of colonial baseball with a twist!), and opportunities to speak with militia members about colonial life, the Cape’s role in the Revolution, and the resulting Republic’s evolution as a Nation State. Weather permitting; there will be tents, flys, and a bell of arms set up, and the possibility of cooking demonstrations. #OURFIRST250 The Brewster Historical Society is a Section 501 (C)(3) Non-profit organization. Donations are tax deductible as permitted by law. Date and Time: Sun, Oct 18, 12 PM-4 PM Cost: Free Place: Brewster Historical Society Museum 739 Lower Road, Brewster, MA, USA Website