1/12 thru 4/6, Sundays, 3:30PM, Music and More Winter Concert Series, CC Museum of Art – The winter outlook just got a little warmer – the CC Museum of Art has announced their Music and More Winter Concert Series for 2025! Spend Sunday afternoons enjoying some of your favorite local performers entertaining with a wide variety of genres. Tickets are $24 for non-members; get yours here. ● Sun, 1/12 – Peking and the Mystics – Vintage vocals from a talented quintet ● Sun, 1/19 – “Another Lady Sings The Blues” – Songs of Billie Holiday with Tish Adams ● Sun, 1/26 – Elizabeth Miya Jones – Cello ● Sun, 2/2 – Monica Rizzio with Brian Miller ● Sun, 2/9 – Lighthouse Jazz Quintet – Quintessential Jazz ● Sun, 2/16 – Dennis Flaherty & Friends in Dennis – Jazz from the Great American Songbook ● Sun, 2/23 – Fred Clayton Band – Blues ● Sun, 3/2 – Rose Clancy & Max Cohen – Music from the Celtic World ● Sun, 3/16 – The Kingfish – A Musical Mix that touches your soul ● Sun, 3/23 – “Music of the High Winds” – Chamber Music for Flute, Oboe & Clarinet ● Sun, 3/30 – 440 Gypsy Jazz – Toe-tappy, Snappy Hot Jazz ● Sun, 4/6 – The Songbirds of Cape Cod – Quartet of singer-songwriters
2/14 & 2,15, 7:30PM, Gabriel V Brass Ensemble in Concert, Church of the Transfiguration, Orleans – Hear the brilliant sounds of brass in the “acoustical marvel” (American Record Guide) of the Church of the Transfiguration in Orleans. This winter concert will feature a selection of works by composers, including Purcell, Byrd, J.S. Bach, Handel, and Phillips. Known for their “thrilling detail and transparency” and hailed for their “expert performances” (Audiophile Audition), the Quintet promises to captivate both seasoned listeners and newcomers alike. Free tickets for students and youth! Info and Tickets: https://artsempoweringlife.org/ael-events/
2/15, 3:30PM, Inside the Composing Process-Arts Speak Series, Livestream Only – Join Arts Empowering Life and renowned Latvian composer Ēriks Ešenvalds for an intimate exploration of his creative journey. Known for his evocative choral works and lush harmonies, Ešenvalds will reveal the inspirations, techniques, and stories behind his music. Livestream Link.
2/15 – 2/17, Yarmouth Winter Carnival, Skull Island – It’s coming! Wintertime fun at this annual celebration! Enjoy an outdoor synthetic ice-skating rink, face painting, a petting zoo, a craft fair, a gaming truck, an on-site touch-a-truck, treats available from your favorite food trucks, smores by the fire, and more. Admission is still just $5 per person – and kids under 6 are free. To find out more, or to register as a volunteer or sponsor, click here.
2/15, Community Day at the Sandwich Glass Museum, All day – Sandwich, E. Sandwich, and Forestdale residents get in free with an ID.
2/15, 3/17 & 6/14, Boat America Course, Orleans Police Station – The “Boat America” boating safety courses are scheduled for the following Saturdays, from 9:00AM to 4:30PM at the Orleans Police Station 99 Eldredge Parkway Orleans. Learn all about: Legal Requirements of Boating, Nautical Rules of the Road, Boat & Paddlecraft Handling & Safety, Basic Navigation and Trailering. Fee: $45 for course materials. Registration required, email: [email protected]. Presented by the US Coast Guard Auxilary Nauset Flotilla 11-06.
2/16, 11AM, Inaugural Polar Seltzer Plunge, Craigville Beach – This plunge benefits the Great Blizzards, a hockey team composed of players with cognitive and developmental disabilities. Be brave and jump in the ocean, or support the team with a donation and come be a cheerleader! Either way the suggested donation is $25 and includes a “Chill Party” after the plunge. Coffee and hot chocolate will also be available for purchase. Plenty of prizes, too! Register here.
2/22, 5:30PM, Edward Gorey at 100: A Birthday Celebration, The Mansion at Ocean Edge – Celebrate what would have been the 100th birthday of the writer, artist, and Tony-Award winning costume designer Edward Gorey, who made his home on the Cape for years. This evening will feature a catered dinner, accompanied by Gorey cocktails and Birthday Treats, followed by a silent auction and other mysterious festivities. Ticket sales benefit the upkeep of the Gorey House Museum in Yarmouthport, and include, according to the official invitation, “…a general sense of unease.” Get yours here.
2/22 – 2/23, And The Winner Is…” with the Cape Symphony, BHS Perf Arts Ctr – Join the Cape Symphony as they perform music from Academy Award-winning films and their soundtracks. Not only will they play songs from the Golden Age of Hollywood, but also some of your favorite contemporary tunes from movies like Titanic, E.T., and Frozen. Broadway sensation and Wicked star Dee Roscioli will return for this star-studded performance. Get tickets here.
2/22, 10:30AM, CC Marine Corps League Polar Plunge, West Dennis Beach – Take the plunge to support local veterans, their families, and scholarships. Registration is on site at 10:30; the plunge will happen after a short ceremony at 11. Suggested donation is $25. For more info, or to register in advance, email [email protected].
2/22, 6:30PM, Cape Cod Mom Prom, Cape Cod Irish Village – This event is currently sold out – Come enjoy a girls’ night out – complete with a DJ, appetizers, and a silent auction. Dress in your prom best – maybe even revive that old bridesmaid’s dress – and kick up your heels for a great cause. All proceeds from ticket sales and the silent auction will benefit the Shannon and Maggie Hubbard Scholarship Fund, to help provide local families financial assistance towards daycare tuition and early intervention learning expenses. Get your tickets or read about how to make a donation here.
3/2, 44th Annual Hyannis Marathon Day, Hyannis – This is one of the premier winter race events in New England – the first local distance race event of the year. Whether you’re hoping to achieve a personal record, cover the distance for the first time, qualify for the Boston Marathon or to just get moving again after a winter of cold and slow runs – you have plenty of options The Hyannis Marathon, Half Marathon, 10Km & Marathon Team Relay will run concurrently on Sunday morning. Those who signed up for the special marathon early start will get underway at 9:30 AM (ONLY for those who will take longer than 5 hours to complete the race). Register here.
3/8, 20th Annual Cape Cod St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Yarmouth – Don’t miss this annual tradition as it heads into its third decade! Get a look at the route and more here.
