This concert is a program of songs and stories about the origins of American blues, rock and country music, presented by singer and songwriter Jon Waterman. He will be joined by Li Waterman on bass. The program, which also features an accompanying slideshow, explores some of the fascinating characters and events that are part of the history and the role of music in our lives.

Musician and songwriter Jon Waterman’s music is influenced by intriguing characters and stories from history, the roots of the music he loves, and the diversity of the human experience. Li Waterman is a classically trained guitarist and singer who formerly fronted the Rhode Island band Alien Tesh.

FREE. Register on the Falmouth Public Library’s Events page: HERE.

Falmouth Cultural Council Grantee

A “Community Jazz Jam” starts on April 2 and will continue on Wednesdays at the Falmouth Recreation Department's Gus Canty Center in the Activity Room. All Levels Welcome. Bring an instrument and a smile! The center is located at 790 Main Street, Falmouth.

Adults: 1:00 to 2:00 PM; Students (Grades 5 - 8), 4:30 to 5:30 PM.

FREE.

This concert’s program includes the Menauhant Piano Trio and the BrSO Flute Quartet performing Yasuhide Ito’s “Flute Parfait Suite”, Joseph Haydn’s “Quartet Op. 1, No. 1”, Catherine McMichael’s "Salt of the Earth, Maurice Emmanuel’s “Sonata for Clarinet, Flute & Piano,” and Jerome Naulais’ “Czardas.”

Suggested donation: $20. Walk-ins welcome.

“The Body Politic” is a harbinger of hope. Brandon Scott is a young Mayor who grew up during Baltimore’s most troubling years and sets out, with unyielding idealism, to change the course of his battered and beloved city. He was elected Mayor amid nationwide unrest following the murder of George Floyd. With unfettered access, cameras follow Scott throughout his first year in office as he introduces an ambitious plan for violence reduction and police reform that he promises will lower the city’s murder rate. As the media and political foes attack his holistic approach, his commitment to his plan and principles put his political future in jeopardy. Will his approach lead to healing and serve as a blueprint for the rest of the nation?

Filmmaker Gabriel Francis Paz Goodenough is a third-generation resident of Baltimore, Maryland. He is passionate about crafting documentaries that challenge conventional narratives about people from places like his hometown. Jury Award for “Best Documentary Feature,” 2024 Woods Hole Film Festival.

Doors open at 6:30 PM. The screening begins at 7 PM. Tickets: HERE. General admission, $16; Members, $12; Students/military, $10.

Sheryl Faye brings the real Eleanor Roosevelt to life! Her unique and skillful presentation walks viewers through Eleanor’s important life moments that helped to make her the woman she was. Sheryl manages to not only give us information, but to inspire us to be better, do better, and not let our fears stop us from becoming all we can be.

Cape Cod native Sheryl Faye holds a BFA in Acting from Emerson College in Boston, and works full-time as an actor. She currently tours nationwide, starring in eleven one-woman shows, portraying historical luminaries such as Amelia Earhart and Abigail Adams.

Tickets, $15. HERE.

The Falmouth Art Center’s Speaking of Art Talks begins with Pulitzer Prize winning author Sebastian Smee discussing his new book, “Paris in Ruins: Love, War, and the Birth of Impressionism.” Famously dubbed the “Terrible Year” by Victor Hugo, Paris and its people were besieged and starved. In response to violence, civil war, and political intrigue, the Impressionist Movement was born.

The Speaking of Art Talks will be held in March, April, and May. In addition to Sebastian Smee, Laura Shabott, Micah Koppl, and Laura Katzman will be featured in the series. Sign up for all four talks and receive a discount. Member price: $10 per talk or $30 for the series. Non-member price: $15 per talk or $50 for the series.

Purchase tickets HERE, or by phone at 508-540-3304.

In honor of Women’s History Month, the Falmouth Museums on the Green will give 2 walking tours that delve into the less familiar history of Falmouth. You will be introduced to a few of the notable women who made – and continue to make – their mark in Falmouth. Along the way, you will meet educators, abolitionists, suffragettes and storytellers. The tour features their stories and will give you new insight into the history of Falmouth.

Meet at Conant House 65 Palmer Ave, Falmouth.

Non-members: $20; Members, $ 5. As capacity is limited, pre-register HERE for March 22.

This Exhibition on Screen, “Van Gogh: Poets & Lovers” explores the passion which drove one of the world’s favorite artists to change art forever. The film is a celebration of Vincent Van Gogh’s life and work, exploring his engagement with poetry and love, his diligent research, his groundbreaking use of color and his revolutionary style without exploiting his suffering.

Tickets: $10, Members; $15, Non-members. HERE.

Skylark takes to the skies to celebrate its avian roots in a program exploring music inspired by the wonder of flight. kies to celebrate its avian roots in a program exploring music inspired by the wonder of flight. The centerpiece is Benedict Sheehan’s new commission Songbird Antiphons, featuring poetry by Charles Anthony Silvestri and Talia Sheehan, which celebrates American songbirds while highlighting threats to their habitats.

The concert features Eric Whitacre’s thrilling Leonardo Dreams of His Flying Machine alongside works by Caroline Shaw, Abbie Betinis, Ravel, Vaughan Williams, and Stanford. Pre-concert talk at 6:15 PM.

Tickets: HERE. $20 - $75. Falmouth Cultural Council Grantee.

The Falmouth Museums on the Green hosts the VIP Film Premiere & Panel Discussion which explores the remarkable life of poet, professor, and social reformer Katharine Lee Bates. Reception to follow the film.

Katharine Lee Bates (1859-1929), a Falmouth native, holds a cherished place in American history as the author of America the Beautiful, a poem that captures the country’s sweeping landscapes and enduring ideals. Born and raised in Falmouth, her deep connection to the town’s coastal beauty and rich literary culture helped shape her voice as a writer, educator, and social advocate. Her legacy extends beyond her famous words—she was a trailblazer for women in academia and a champion for social justice. This documentary celebrates her remarkable life, honoring both her national influence and her enduring ties to the Falmouth community.

Register in advance: HERE. FREE.

An encore screening of the Academy Award-nominated feature documentary Porcelain War, which was the “Best of the Fest” at the 2024 Woods Hole Film Festival, will be part of the popular Woods Hole Film Festival’s upcoming Dinner & A Movie series.

Amidst the chaos and destruction of the brutal Russian invasion of Ukraine, three artists defiantly find inspiration and beauty as they defend their culture and their country.

Doors open at 6:30 PM. The screenings begin at 7 PM.

Tickets HERE. General admission, $16; $12 for WHFF members; Student/Military. $10.

Linking Indigenous & Non-Indigenous Knowledge brings Sherri Mitchell, author of “Sacred Instructions” and founder of The Land Peace Foundation to present her work on environmental justice, land rematriation, and kinship building. Sherri is the recipient of several Human Rights awards.

FREE. Donations welcome.

Come enjoy a concert of Middle Eastern Music with musicians from the Berklee School of Music. They will share their personal musical journeys by telling their stories. This is a unique opportunity to hear this music played live.   

(Pictured from left: Alejandro Castellano, Bengisu Gokce, Layan Hawila, Khalid Razick.)

Suggested donation: $20.00 at the door for adults; and FREE for students 18 and under. Falmouth Cultural Council Grant Recipient.

Join in a celebration of unity, culture, and community. Enjoy food, fellowship, and uplifting music by Naomi Westwater & Friends as we honor the contributions of African Americans as change-makers and celebrate the spirit of “pulling together” for a brighter future. Belonging Books of Hyannis will also be on hand with a pop-up bookstore.

Naomi Westwater (they/she) is a queer, Black-multiracial singer-songwriter from Massachusetts. Their work combines folk music, poetry, and spirituality. They hope that through ritual and storytelling, they can aid nature in the end of capitalism and the return of community, creativity, and collective joy. 

Free and open to the public.

Dr. Michael Pregot will discuss his new book, Slavery and Abolitionism on Cape Cod. From the era of the Puritans through the end of the Revolutionary War, Boston was a central hub for the slave trade. Slaves were brought on board ships from the African coast with regularity, often mastered by Cape Cod Sea captains. The number of slaves per household was much smaller in the Northeast as compared to the South, yet a much-needed labor force was desired, peaking when our nation first officially started. The book discusses religious views, political platforms, economic factors, and social movements that existed during the pre-Civil War period.

FREE. Registration Required. HERE. Falmouth Cultural Council Grant Recipient.

From October 2024 to May 2025, The Arts & Justice Collective will hold various literary, art and social justice events and programs centering around Claudia Rankine's "Citizen: An American Lyric." The Big Read Cape Cod is in collaboration with a wide range of community partners, including libraries, cultural centers, social/racial justice organizations, theaters, literary and art organizations and local artists.

The Falmouth Public Library will host a book discussion, facilitated by local poets Ocean Eversley and Alice Kociemba. We look forward to seeing you. Contact Kristin Nelson knelson@falmouthpubliclibrary.org for information. FREE. Falmouth Cultural Council Grantee.

Falmouth’s Juneteenth Community Celebration Committee presents an artist talk by Robin J. Miller. She weaves African American heritage themes using paper, paint, fabric, thread, beads and stone to create masterful mixed media art.

FREE. Reservations: HERE. Light refreshments will be served.

The More the Merrier! February School Vacation activities at the West Falmouth Library (Tues. through Fri.). Crafts on Tues., Feb. 18; Lego on Wed., Feb. 19; Games & Puzzles on Thurs., Feb. 20; and a Movie on Fri., Feb. 21. For children (K through 4). All activities begin at 2:00 PM.

FREE. Register HERE.

The Woods Hole Film Festival’s Dinner & a Movie series is thrilled to screen the ground-breaking documentary UNION by Brett Story and Stephen Maing. The screening begins at 7 pm and doors open at 6:30 pm.

ABOUT THE FILM: When Chris Smalls lost his job at Amazon after protesting the lack of protective COVID regulations, he formed the Amazon Labor Union, a grassroots initiative for former and current employees of the tech giant. Union follows the ALU as they work towards a labour union for the employees of warehouse JFK8, Staten Island. It is no easy task, muddled by internal disagreements, union-skeptic employees, and direct pushback from Amazon itself.

Tickets HERE: $16 for general admission, $12 for members, and $10 for student/military. Before the screening ticket holders may receive a discount on the meal portion of dinner at the Quahog Republic Leeside Pub, 29 Railroad Ave, Woods Hole. Contact the restaurant for reservations.

Cape Symphony Presents a Unique Celebration of Afro-Brazilian Art and Culture at the Falmouth Campus. Celebrate the spirit of Afro-Brazilian culture with Movement Arts Cape Cod and Outermost Batería—an inspiring event for the whole family!

This is more than just a concert; it’s an invitation to join a celebration of music, movement, and cultural heritage. Designed to be fully interactive, the performance space allows for audience participation, with room for up to 40 performers and plenty of space for guests to join in the rhythm. Whether you’re learning the basics of Capoeira or joining a Samba drum circle, you’ll be part of an unforgettable journey through Afro-Brazilian art forms that inspire joy, inclusion, and a sense of belonging.

email: rchwastiak@capesymphony.org for more info. Tickets: Here. General Admision, $10; Students and Children, FREE. Falmouth Cultural Council Grantee.

Join us for an unforgettable evening with Claudia Rankine, award-winning author of Citizen: An American Lyric, with opening remarks by activist and writer, Marley Dias. This is the keynote event for The Big Read Cape Cod, hosted by The Arts & Justice Collective. Reception at 6:00 PM, Keynote begins at 6:00 PM

Claudia Rankine’s powerful work blends poetry, prose, and non-fiction to explore race, identity, and social justice in America. Citizen shines a light on the everyday experiences of microaggressions and racism, creating space for dialogue and deeper understanding. Marley Dias is the founder of #1000BlackGirlBooks, a campaign that has collected and donated over 13,000 books featuring Black girls as the main characters. She is also the author of Marley Dias Gets It Done: And So Can You.

The Big Read is a six-month-long, community-wide reading initiative featuring programs and events inspired by award-winning poet Claudia Rankine's "Citizen: An American Lyric." NEA Big Read is a National Endowments for the Arts program in partnership with Arts Midwest.

Registration Required HERE. FREE. The Big Read Cape Cod is a Falmouth Cultural Council Grant Recipient.

Discover the untold stories found within some of the Cape’s historic homes and share your own home discoveries throughout the years. Historic houses lining the streetscape of Cape Cod have stood the test of time as they still stand strong. Their walls were built with tightly ringed durable hard woods plus blood, sweat and tears.  Embedded in them are clues to their past revealing intriguing stories about those who lived and sometimes died there.

Imagine if these walls could talk…Protect Our Past has teamed up with Shoreline Media Productions and an award-winning writer familiar to Falmouth, Barbara Sillery. The result is the first of a planned series. Light refreshments will be served. 

Tickets HERE: $20 Non-Members/$10 Museums on the Green Members, or donation based ticket.

Family Folk Dance will be held at the Woods Hole Community Hall on Sunday afternoons: February 9, March 9, and April 13 from 2 to 4 PM. International folk dance teacher Marcie Van Cleave will lead the event. All dances are taught. All ages are welcome.

Admission is free, with a small, optional donation to fund refreshments.

Skip the Super Bowl! People come from far and wide to buy fabric at the Woods Hole Public Library instead! This one-day event is a major source of funding for the library. Don’t miss out!

Information HERE

Robin Joyce Miller will be speaking at the Falmouth Art Center’s in-person book talk about Betye Saar’s book, “Heart of a Wanderer.” A leading member of the Black Arts Movement, artist Betye Sarr’s (b. 1926) assemblages tell visual stories and convey powerful political messages. Her assemblages contain found objects—many of which she gathered on her extensive travels— that explore themes like mysticism, feminism, racism, and Eurocentric chauvinism.

The book contains in-depth invierviews with Saar and features essays about the impact of her work on art scholars. This presentation will include a slide show, suggestions for how you can be inspired by Saar’s work, and will end with a Q & A.

Information: HERE. FREE and open to the public.

Dinner & a Movie continues with the story of author and wildlife rehabilitator Terry Masear who dedicates her life to saving injured hummingbirds in Los Angeles. Her compassion and empathy serve as a reminder that grace can be found in the smallest of acts and the tiniest of creatures. The Guardian calls this film “a shimmering, densely layered film about love and resilience, about how we live with and recover from trauma, and about letting go.

In a recent New York Times review, “The subjects of “Every Little Thing” — which the final credits identify as “Terry Masear and wild friends” — do in fact produce awe, both for the birds’ remarkable bodies and Masear’s immense joy in caring for them. Her close attention for many years is clearly motivated by affection and by gratitude for this life work. They’re not just hummingbirds to her: They’re beings living on earth, neighbors to humans, a reason to be glad. As with most creatures, taking the time and expending the patience to see them up close only increases her love.” (Sally Aiken, New York Times, Jan. 12,2025)

Tickets HERE.: $16, general admission; $12, members; $10, students and military.

Join Mashpee Wampanoag tribal leaders at Falmouth Museums on the Green for a screening of four mini-documentaries produced and directed by Leslie Jonas. Each film will illuminate the importance of earth, wind, water and fire in Wampanoag culture. Ms. Jonas and historian Paula Peters will then facilitate a discussion after the screening.

Both women are founding members of the Mashpee-based Native Land Conservancy, the first native-led land conservancy east of the Mississippi. They will give a short history of the Native Land Conservancy and discuss the importance of land conservation in the preservation of native cultures.

Information: HERE. FREE. Parking is behind the museum off Katherine Lee Bates Road.

The Cape Cod Cape Verdean Museum and the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute will host a free screening of "Cape Verdeans: A Legacy of Service.” This film celebrates the remarkable story of Cape Verdeans who answered the call to serve in the United States military. It was produced by the Cape Cod Cape Verdean Museum and Cultural Center and FCTV. Narrated by FCTV’s Alan Russell.