MBL Falmouth Forum: “Untold Power: The Fascinating Rise and Complex Legacy of First Lady Edith Wilson” – Rebecca Roberts, Author

Cornelia Clapp Auditorium 7 MBL Street, Marine Biological Laboratory, Woods Hole, MA, United States

Lectures are open to the public for in-person and virtual attendance. Free parking is available in any MBL lot. No registration required for in-person attendance. Doors open at 7:00 PM, lectures start at 7:30 PM. A book signing will follow the presentation While this nation has yet to elect its first woman president—and though history

Free

Cape Symphony presents “Dancing in the Street: The Music of Motown”

Barnstable High School 744 West Main Street, Hyannis, United States

Cape Symphony’s first Pops concert of the season will celebrate some of Motown’s greatest hits, including “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” “Superstition,” and “My Girl.” “Dancing in the Street: The Music of Motown” will be performed on October 19 and 20, 2024. Terron Brooks, Crystal Monee Hall, and Jesse Nager are guest vocalists. Troy Quinn

$16 – $75

Author Sarah Osborne at West Falmouth Library

West Falmouth Library 575 West Falmouth Highway, West Falmouth, MA, United States

Author Sarah Osborne visits West Falmouth Library on Wednesday, October 23, at 2pm. Free. Pre-registration is appreciated at westfalmouthlibrary.org/sarah-osborne/ Sarah Osborne is celebrating the release of two books: The Art of Murder in the Ditie Brown Mystery Series, out September 15; and Flo’s Lost Love, Flo and Maude Christmas Cozies, available November 15.

Free

Stupid F*cking Bird

Cotuit Center for the Arts 4404 Falmouth Road, Cotuit, MA, United States

Stupid F*cking Bird Thursday, October 24 - Sunday, November 10 Cotuit Center for the Arts An aspiring young director rampages against the art created by his mother’s generation. A young actress wrestles with a former star of the stage compete for the affections of a renowned novelist. And everyone discovers just how disappointing love, art,

$13 – $53

Falmouth Chamber Players Orchestra Fall Concerts

Morse Pond School 323 Jones Road, Falmouth, MA, United States

The Falmouth Chamber Players Orchestra, under the direction of guest conductor Dr. Donald Running, will present its fall concerts on Saturday, October 26, at 3 PM, and Sunday, October 27, at 3 PM, at Morse Pond School Auditorium, 323 Jones Road, in Falmouth. The program includes Variations on a Theme by Haydn by Brahms; Lark Ascending by Vaughn Williams featuring flutist Donald

$5 – $20

Discover the Soul of Puerto Rican Music!

Cape Symphony Falmouth Campus 60 Highfield Drive, Falmouth, MA, United States

Acclaimed Puerto Rican cuatro virtuoso, Fabiola Méndez, will perform on Saturday, October 26, at 7 PM, at Cape Symphony, Falmouth Campus. Starting her musical journey at just six years old in Caguas, PR, Fabiola has grown into one of the leading ambassadors of the Puerto Rican cuatro, bringing her powerful performances to audiences worldwide. A

$25

Cape Symphony Presents: “Notes for Change”

Cape Symphony Falmouth Campus 60 Highfield Drive, Falmouth, MA, United States

Rasa String Quartet and Housing Assistance Corporation are pairing up for a groundbreaking musical event that marries art and advocacy. “Notes for Change” will be held at Cape Symphony’s Falmouth campus at 60 Highfield Drive on Saturday, November 2, at 3:00 PM. This concert will illuminate the attainable housing crisis on Cape Cod, blending stirring performances with

$25

Ellen’s Dance

Saint Barnabas Episopal Church 91 Main Street, Falmouth, MA, United States

Ellen's Dance will be held Saturday, November 2, 6:30 to 9:30 PM at St Barnabas Great Hall, 91 Main Street, Falmouth. There will be a lesson to open the evening. All partnered dance styles will be held from 7:15 to 9:30 PM. Homemade light refreshments, round tables. Singles welcome. Requests honored. Admission is $15 For

$15

Woods Hole Public Library Pottery Raffle

Woods Hole Public Library 581 Woods Hole Road, Woods Hole, MA, United States

For more than twenty years, the Woods Hole Public Library has been fortunate to receive pottery from their favorite local potters to raffle in an effort to raise funds for the Library’s operations. This year’s raffle features six unique offerings from five talented and generous local potters. The public eagerly awaits this opportunity to win

Cape Symphony Orchestra to Perform “Fantastique”

Barnstable High School 744 West Main Street, Hyannis, United States

The Cape Symphony Orchestra will present the second concert of its 2024/25 Masterpiece series on November 16 and 17 at the Barnstable Performing Arts Center. “Fantastique” will be conducted by Alyssa Wang. Internationally acclaimed pianist Martina Filjak will play Grieg’s Piano Concerto. “Fantastique” will include Jessica Meyer’s Turbulent Flames, Edvard Grieg’s Piano Concerto, and the epic

Cotuit Center for the Arts Hosts Free Pop-Up Dance Party

Cotuit Center for the Arts 4404 Falmouth Road, Cotuit, MA, United States

Feeling the need to shake off some stress and let loose? Cotuit Center for the Arts has the perfect remedy: a pop-up dance event that promises music, movement, and a whole lot of fun! It will be an unforgettable night of dance and good vibes this Saturday, November 16 from 7:30 to 10:30 PM. And

Free

Cape Symphony Orchestra to Perform “Fantastique”

Barnstable High School 744 West Main Street, Hyannis, United States

The Cape Symphony Orchestra will present the second concert of its 2024/25 Masterpiece series on November 16 and 17 at the Barnstable Performing Arts Center. “Fantastique” will be conducted by Alyssa Wang. Internationally acclaimed pianist Martina Filjak will play Grieg’s Piano Concerto. “Fantastique” will include Jessica Meyer’s Turbulent Flames, Edvard Grieg’s Piano Concerto, and the epic

$16 – $75