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.

The Arts & Justice Collective invites the community to its third annual Lunar New Year Celebration. This free event for all ages features performances of traditional Chinese art forms, including lion dancing by Wah Lum Academy, kung fu by USA Kung Fu Academy in Hyannis and a participatory tai chi lesson by Wendy Wu and Barnstable High School students. It also features interactive activities, such as children’s crafts, calligraphy, paper cutting and dumpling making.

Organized by members of the Cape Cod Asian community, this event is hosted by The Arts & Justice Collective and made possible by funding from Cape Cod Healthcare Foundation.

An Open Mic night will be hosted by The Familiars of Cape Cod. Manny Dias is on vocals and guitar, Linda Dias on violin, mandolin, harmonica, Irish whistles, Celtic harp, and vocals, and Frank Carotenuto on vocals and guitar. They perform a mix of folk, fiddle, country, Irish and popular music of the 1950s through the ’80s and more.

Manny has been active in the Upper Cape folk music scene for several decades. Linda is a classically trained violinist and multi-instrumentalist with a passion for fiddle style music. Frank also leads the 82nd Street Band and Country Flavored.

$5, suggested donation. Bring your own food & drink.

Learn about Armenia’s history and current status and see images from the Kasparians’ travels. Hear about Phoebe Kasparian’s year attending Birthright Armenia, a peer heritage program for young adults in the Armenian Diaspora, and parents Michael and Daria’s experience volunteering professionally in the business and education communities. Daria is a retired Falmouth Public Schools educator and Michael serves at CEO/President of the Falmouth Chamber of Commerce.

Enjoy light refreshments, a stimulating talk and an opportunity for Q & A. Doors will open at 10:00 A.M.

Free. Open to the public. Reservations: HERE. For further information visit www.falmouthjewish.org or call 508-540-0602.

Join Falmouth Jazz at the West Falmouth Library for a Special Performance with Alexis Cole! Award-winning jazz vocalist Alexis Cole will be performing with her trio, featuring Matt DeChamplain on piano and Marshall Wood on bass. Doors open at 3:30 p.m. for the 4 p.m. show!

Vocalist Alexis Cole is an accomplished jazz performer with a sophisticated, urbane style and warm, resonant voice, well suited to traditional standards and swing. Cole has performed with the likes of Fred Hersch, Bucky Pizzarelli, Don Braden and Matt Wilson. Born in Queens, New York in 1976, Cole grew up in a family with a long history of musical endeavors. Her grandmother on her mother's side, who was a pianist and singer of jazz standards, initially taught Alexis "Pennies from Heaven" and other American popular songs.

Don’t wait—tickets are selling fast!

Tickets: $45 HERE.

Family Folk Dance will be held at the Woods Hole Community Hall on Sunday afternoons, January 19, 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.

The Woods Hole Film Festival Dinner & A Movie series continues on Saturday, January 18th with the award-winning documentary Champions of the Golden Valley by Ben Sturgulewski (2024).

About the film: In the remote mountain villages in Afghanistan, a newfound passion for skiing attracts young athletes from rival ethnic groups who showcase their resourcefulness and skill on the slopes. Equipped with minimal gear, makeshift skis, and no chairlift, a determined ski coach organizes a ski race like no other, uniting the community in a moment of joy and camaraderie. However, when their country falls to the Taliban, many of the skiers are displaced across the globe as refugees, confronted with an uncertain future.

Tickets HERE: $16; $12 for members; and $10 student/military $10. Tickets are on sale in advance and at the door if they are not sold out in advance.

The screening begins at 7 pm. Doors open at 6:30 pm. 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.

For more information email info@woodsholefilmfestival.org or call (508) 495-3456.

Falmouth LGBTQ+ residents and allies, of all ages, are welcome to join together in a Winter Social, with a light supper, socializing, and cheer! Bring a non-perishable donation of food for the Falmouth Service Center.

RSVP for planning: 508-548-0533. Leave name and # of attendees.

Welcome to Song Circle! This friendly, supportive group of musicians gathers twice monthly–the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month (Jan.13 & Jan. 27). This friendly, supportive group of musicians gathers twice monthly to perform three or four songs. Most performances are self-accompanied vocals (guitar, mandolin, ukulele, fiddle, etc.), some are a cappella, some instrumental, and all must be acoustic (without amplification). A wonderful piano is available in the room as well. Skill levels from beginner to professional are welcome and equally appreciated.

A minimum $5 donation to the library is requested for each attendee. Join us on the second and fourth Monday of each month. For questions, email Dave Knaack at daveknaack4@gmail.com or Dan Warncke at dwarncke@comcast.net.

Join us for a tea and house tour on Sunday, January 12, where we will reveal some surprising similarities between Jane Austen’s world and that of Falmouth in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. Jane Austen’s insights into human behavior are universal.  As we walk through the rooms of the 1790 Francis Wicks house, we’ll point out a number of uncanny parallels between the predicaments her characters faced and similar challenges faced by actual Falmouth residents.  You’ll hear about issues of female inheritance, rocky courtships, and social hierarchy, and trends in the literature and fashion of the time. In addition to the house tour, tea will be served in the cultural center. 

Bonnets, gloves, and calling cards are permissible, but not required.

$45 non-member/$30 member and $20 children suggested ages 12+.  Timed Registration Required for either the 1pm or 2pm time slot.

This Reception is a potluck. Bring an appetizer (sweet or savory), or a beverage (white wine or non-alcoholic beverage) to share. This month’s exhibitions include “Nature’s Beauty” in the Hermann Gallery; “Falmouth Artists Guild Founders Art” in the Landrau-Partan Gallery. The following early members of the Artists Guild will have works in the Founders show: Phyllis Kendrick Howard, Edie Bruce, John Bruce, Bud Carey, Zada Clark, Claude Croney, Ann Downs, Joe Downs, Beverley Edwards, Robert Gunning, Charmay Hays, Phyllis Kendrick Howard, Joan Kanwisher, Louise Lane, William Littlefield , San Lyman, Mary Mavor, Jean Ryther, Jeanne Swan, Jon Swan and Milt Williamson.

And in the Sigel Gallery, “Ugly Mugs” by Tifanny Van Mooy’s Lawrence School 7th Graders. This project responds to the history of "face vessel pottery" which can be traced back to the African tribes slave culture. Some face vessels have been found along the routes of the underground railroad. The exhibition is on display through January 31.

The Falmouth Art Center’s Reception is FREE. The “Ugly Mugs” project is a Falmouth Cultural Council Grantee.

Know of someone 8 - 18 interested in musical theater? CLOC is looking for a variety of kids ages 8-18, all genders for 3 productions this coming Summer: Sound of Music, Orpheus in the Underworld and Footloose.

Please choose one session to attend: Friday, January 10th, 4pm or Saturday, January 11th, 1pm.

Send an email to internships@collegelightoperacompany.com to sign.

Please provide the following information:

-name, age, current height, and gender identity

-parent/guardian name, phone number and/or email address