This weekend in Plymouth, MA

Based in Plymouth, Massachusetts, this full-day experience spotlights Cape Cod's marine wildlife, including whales, dolphins, great white sharks, and seabirds. Experts from Whale and Dolphin Conservation and the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy will be aboard to discuss biology, behavior, and conservation, with a focus on the science that helps protect ocean life. Ticket purchases help fund both organizations and their efforts to safeguard whales, sharks, and healthy ocean ecosystems.

Celebrate MA250 with a relaxed day in historic Plymouth that blends easy rail travel, immersive history, and time by the water. Begin on the MBTA Commuter Rail’s Kingston Line from South Station to Kingston Station with simple, step-by-step guidance. A van meets the train and provides comfortable transportation around town, removing the hassle of driving and traffic. Spend about two hours at Plimoth Patuxet Museums, where interpreters portray daily life in the 17th century. Continue to the waterfront to explore Mayflower II, a replica built to the original scale of the 1620 ship, with approximately 45 minutes set aside on board. Afterward, enjoy three unstructured hours along the scenic harbor. Stroll the waterfront, browse local shops, choose a seaside lunch spot, or relax by the ocean, with curated suggestions to help plan the visit. The trip includes a Weekend Commuter Rail Pass, round-trip van transportation within Plymouth, admission to both sites, three hours of free time on the waterfront, and a map of downtown Plymouth.

At Plymouth Public Library, the Energy Education & Innovation Expo features a food truck and live music in a welcoming setting. Presented by Sustainable Plymouth. For more information, contact Andrea Dickinson, president of Sustainable Plymouth, at 508-241-3106 or sustainableplymouth@gmail.com.

Created to mark the nation’s 250th anniversary, Ballet Magnificat! presents Anchored: The Pilgrim Story in Massachusetts at Plymouth Memorial Hall. Through expressive choreography, the production explores the Pilgrims’ resolve and faith, their dangerous transatlantic journey, and the bonds that formed with Native Americans. It reflects on the enduring ideals of religious freedom, personal responsibility, and equality, themes that helped pave the way for American independence.

Longtime leaders in Celtic rock, The Young Dubliners deliver a high-energy blend of Irish traditions and modern rock. They are actively working on their tenth studio album with longtime producer Tim Boland while keeping a full touring schedule after returning to the road with renewed momentum. The show features fresh material and a powerful live feel from Keith Roberts on vocals and guitar, Chas Waltz on violin, keys, and vocals, Justin Pecot on guitar and vocals, Dave Ingraham on drums, and Ethan Jones on bass guitar. The band highlights how much a great concert can lift spirits after recent years, and they are inviting fans to help fund the new album as co-producers so they can retain creative control.

Spend Sundays at the Mayflower Beer Garden on the Village Green at The Pinehills in Plymouth for a relaxed outdoor gathering with craft beverages, live music, and tasty bites. Mayflower’s award-winning beers and cider are available alongside wine, refreshing hard seltzers, and non-alcoholic beer options. A rotating selection of food trucks pairs with a variety of dining choices around The Pinehills, creating plenty of ways to enjoy local flavors. Visitors can browse the Book Love pre-loved book and gift crate, and explore pop-up shops curated by Inebri-Arts featuring handcrafted items from local artisans. Well-behaved dogs on leashes are welcome, making this a family-friendly outing. Parking is readily available in a signed lot nearby.

A matinee in the Sunday Serenades series sets the tone for an elegant, high-energy afternoon, with offerings that span jazz influences, classical crossover, and Broadway favorites. The Calyx Piano Trio, featuring violinist Catherine French, cellist Jennifer Lucht, and pianist Nina Ferrigno, anchors this performance. Formed in Boston in 2001, the ensemble is recognized for cohesive ensemble work and a sustained commitment to new music alongside treasured classics. Their hallmark programming connects composers like Beethoven and Brahms with contemporary voices that push the piano trio forward. Through partnerships with Chamber Music America and the Barlow Foundation, they have commissioned and premiered works by James Lee III, Derek Bermel, Lansing McLoskey, Amy Beth Kirsten, and Florent Ghys, including the recent debut of Ghys’s multimedia Huit Clos in St. Louis. The trio’s leadership at the Missouri Chamber Music Festival and the Carolina Chamber Music Festival underscores an ongoing mission to bring thoughtful, imaginative chamber music to audiences nationwide, presented with polished artistry and technical command.