Name: The Celtic Harp: Echoes Across Time
Start: 2026-01-17T15:30:00-05:00
Location: Arts Empowering Life Performing Arts Center

Arts Empowering Life Performing Arts Center

Arts Speak Performance Lecture Celtic harpist Áine Minogue invites audiences on a luminous journey where the harp becomes both instrument and storyteller. Tracing the harp’s role as a mirror of Ireland — from bardic courts to its place as a national symbol — Áine weaves history, poetry, and music into a living threshold between past and present.FREE, in person &amp; livestreamed

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The Celtic Harp: Echoes Across Time

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Cotuit Center for the Arts

Welcome 2026 with great comedy at the Cotuit Center for the Arts.
Again this year, the Cotuit Center for the Arts will close out the year with three fantastic New Year’s Eve Comedy shows on Wednesday, December 31, at 5, 7, and 9 p.m.
Presented for the seventh year in a row by Scamps Comedy, the show is hosted by Cape Cod’s Favorite Comedian,&nbsp;Jim Ruberti, along with headliner&nbsp;Sean Sullivan&nbsp;and rising Rhode Island comedy star&nbsp;Tyler Hittner.
“This is one of my favorite events of the year,” says host Ruberti, a Centerville resident who works around New England and the East Coast. “There is nothing like comedy on New Year’s Eve. People come to the shows ready to laugh. We have a wonderful time, and it gets them ready for a new year.”
The show is appropriate for adults (18-plus), and there will be a cash bar. Doors will open one hour before each show. Tickets are $37, and $34 for seniors or members, available online (ArtsontheCape.org, ScampsComedy.com/shows).
Ruberti&nbsp;returns to host, as he’s done at the Cotuit Center for the Arts since 2019. This year was a big one for him, as he performed at the Hampton Beach (NH) Comedy Festival and hosted the first-ever Cotuit Comedy Festival (also held at the Cotuit Center for the Arts). He also performed around New England with the Ranting Parents Comedy Tour, and made his first appearance at the famous Nick’s Comedy Stop in Boston).
“Even with three shows, we sold out last year,” Ruberti said. “The crowds keep turning out, and the shows just keep getting better. As comedians, there’s nothing we like more than making people laugh, and from the feedback I get, the crowds have a wonderful time.”
Named as one of Boston's top comics by&nbsp;The Boston Globe,&nbsp;Boston Herald&nbsp;and&nbsp;Boston Phoenix,&nbsp;Sean Sullivan&nbsp;is an accomplished and popular stand-up comedian and sketch comedy performer, with loose and unpredictable tendencies that have audience members guessing at what he'll come up with next. Winner of the “Funniest Person in Massachusetts Award,” the former&nbsp;Late Night with Conan O'Brien&nbsp;intern has also been profiled in&nbsp;The Weekly Dig. He performed on&nbsp;Die Laughing, a 30-minute television pilot produced by&nbsp;Friends&nbsp;co-creator Kevin Bright. He has also appeared on Comedy Central and is a two-time semifinalist at the Boston Comedy Festival.
Rhode Island-based Tyler Hittner has made a name for himself in New England and New York City, where he’s the comic-in-residence at the popular Broadway Comedy Club and a recent win in the city's largest comedy competition, the 300-contestant "Comfy Clash." Suffering from viral meningitis and relying on a walker has never stopped Hittner from lighting up stages. With his energetic stage presence, hilarious jokes and stories, Hittner is a force to be reckoned with onstage. His charisma, charm and likability allow him to connect with all types of audiences and leave them wanting more. In 2023, he won Maine's “Wicked Funny Laugh Off” competition, and he was named Motif Magazine’s favorite live performer. He’s appeared at the Rogue Island Comedy Festival, the Whale City Comedy Festival in New Bedford, Mass. and the Portland (Maine) Comedy Festival.
For more information, go to ScampsComedy.com or ArtsontheCape.org.Happens on the following Dates:
<ul><li>Dec 31, 2025, 5:00pm to 6:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US &amp; Canada)</li><li>Dec 31, 2025, 7:00pm to 8:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US &amp; Canada)</li><li>Dec 31, 2025, 9:00pm to 10:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US &amp; Canada)</li></ul><a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/125573/t/tickets" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View Tickets</a> &amp; More Info

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Fresh Year. Fresh Air. Fresh Outlook. 

Celebrating the 5th Anniversary of 
First Day Hikes Cape Cod
A unique regional celebration with free events for everyone!

WHAT: First Day Hikes Cape Cod 2026 – 5th Anniversary Celebration

WHEN: Thursday, January 1, 2026 6:45 am – 3 pm

WHAT: Did you know that “Getting Outside More” is one of the most common New Year’s resolutions, one of the easiest to actually keep, and one of the cheapest to implement. So, it comes as no surprise that First Day Hikes Cape Cod has become one of the most popular ways to celebrate the New Year in the region!

This fifth anniversary of this regional celebration features free events across Cape Cod including a range of opportunities for families, children, residents, and visitors to explore nature on the first day of the new year. Spearheaded by Barnstable Land Trust, and representing 15 organizations across Cape Cod, this one-of-a-kind regional celebration will include close to 20 special events throughout the day including sunrise hikes, nature walks, educational programs, and more. Previous festivals have attracted hundreds of people from on and off Cape Cod.

The day-long festival also celebrates the first anniversary of cape-wide Conservation Community Calendar which invites visitors and residents alike to explore nature programs year-round with just one click! Last year, over 660 programs were featured by nonprofit conservation groups throughout the year! (<a href="https://blt.org/capeconservationcalendar" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://blt.org/capeconservationcalendar</a>) 

WHERE: Various locations across Cape Cod (Barnstable, Brewster, Chatham, Dennis, Falmouth, Harwich, Mashpee, Orleans, Provincetown, Sandwich, Truro, Wellfleet, Wareham)

WHO: General Public

COST: FREE

PROGRAM SCHEDULE: Calendar details will be available after the Thanksgiving Holiday
First Day Hikes Cape Cod: <a href="https://www.blt.org/firstdayhikescapecod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.blt.org/firstdayhikescapecod</a> 
About First Day Hikes Cape Cod
Championed by Barnstable Land Trust and supported by fifteen local conservation organizations, First Day Hikes Cape Cod celebrates the 5th Anniversary of this first-in-the-nation regional event that encourages people to get outdoors with free guided walks and activities to explore Cape Cod’s parks, trails, and natural resources. A tradition often celebrated by state park systems across the country, Cape Cod was the first to launch a regional initiative involving nonprofit conservation groups. This year participating nonprofit and conservation organizations include the 300 Committee Land Trust (Falmouth), Barnstable Land Trust, Brewster Conservation Trust, Chatham Conservation Foundation, Dennis Conservation Land Trust, Friends of Bass River (Dennis), Friends of Herring River (Wellfleet/Truro), Harwich Conservation Trust, Native Land Conservancy, Orenda Wildlife Land Trust, Orleans Conservation Trust, Sandwich Conservation Trust, Salt Pond Bird Sanctuaries (Bourne), Wareham Land Trust, and Wellfleet Conservation Trust. To find out more, check <a href="https://www.blt.org/firstdayhikescapecod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.blt.org/firstdayhikescapecod</a> for more details in early December. The day-long festival also celebrates the first anniversary of cape-wide Conservation Community Calendar which invites visitors and residents alike to explore nature programs year-round with just one click. Last year, over 660 programs (many free) were featured by nonprofit conservation groups throughout the year. (<a href="https://blt.org/capeconservationcalendar" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://blt.org/capeconservationcalendar</a>) 
Barnstable Land Trust (BLT) is a community-supported, nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving open space and natural resources in the Town of Barnstable and nearby areas. BLT has protected nearly 1,250 acres in the Town of Barnstable and supported the Town in conserving over 11,000 more. Celebrating its 40th Anniversary in 2023, BLT is a regional leader in collaborative land preservation and stewardship, community engagement, training, and advocacy. BLT also leverages its conservation expertise to inform local public decisions as they impact our ecosystems, community health, well-being, and quality of life. To learn more about or access one of its three popular trail map guides (Barnstable Trail Guide – English and Portuguese versions, Cape Cod Pathways/Barnstable Trail Guide, and Eagle Pond &amp; Little River Sanctuary Trail Guide), visit <a href="https://www.blt.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BLT.org</a>. Offering over 130 programs annually including popular series like Hike Barnstable, Marsh Madness, Earth Month, Climate Conversations, and Volunteer First Fridays, check out BLT’s calendar of events <a href="https://blt.org/events" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

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Celebrate Epiphany with a special Choral Evensong featuring J. S. Bach's cantata, Sie werden aus Saba alle kommen, BWV 65 (All They from Saba Shall come). As we enter this New Year, recall the journey of the Magi—led by a star, traveling from the East to bring gifts&nbsp;to the Christ Child. In person &amp; livestreamed

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The story of the coasting schooner Alice S. Wentworth spans more than a century and marks the final chapter of America’s sailing coastwise trade- a feat that makes this little ship remarkable. Pair her with the larger-than-life Vineyard captain Zeb Tilton, and it becomes clear there was no other way for her story to be told. Join master model maker Tom Lauria as he unveils the people, the ship, and the meticulous model that brings their legacy vividly to life.

 Part of our History on Tap series—join us for an evening of local history, conversation, and craft brews.

 Admission: $10 per person / $5 for members

 Must be 21+ to sample beer; IDs will be checked at the door.

 Enjoy craft beer from our sponsor, Cape Cod Beer, along with cheese, crackers, water, and non-alcoholic beer options.

 We highly recommend reserving your tickets on our website in advance. Popular events often sell out quickly, and we cannot always accommodate walk-ins. Don’t miss out—plan and secure your spot!

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Hilarity is on the menu in DON’T DRESS FOR DINNER at the BCC
 The Barnstable Comedy Club proudly presents DON’T DRESS FOR DINNER, a comedic farce by Marc Camoletti, adapted by Robin Hawdon. The show opens on Thursday, January 8 and continues for 3 weekend through January 25 on Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 PM with Sunday matinee performances at 2:30PM. General admission tickets are $30 / $28 for seniors 65+ and students. Tickets and information are available online at <a href="https://www.barnstablecomedyclub.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.barnstablecomedyclub.org</a> or by calling the box office at 508-362-6333. 
 Under the direction of Alex Lucchesi, the cast includes Ricky Bourgeois. Camila Ellis, Emma Anne Fahle, Charles McDougal, Jesse Romano and April Womble. Kayleigh Mason is the stage manager.
 The tasty shenanigans involve Bernard, who’s got romance on his mind. With his wife out of town, an alibi from his best friend and a gourmet chef to add culinary spice, the determined Bernard has the perfect evening planned for his French mistress – or so he thinks. But hidden identities and outrageous identities cause his best laid plans to go off track in the clever comedic ride.
 Don't Dress for Dinner is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. <a href="https://www.ConcordTheatricals.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.ConcordTheatricals.com</a>

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Yarmouth Port Library

The Yarmouth Port Library
Presents
The Revolution
on Cape Cod &amp; The Islands
With Historian David Martin
Friday, January 9th, 1:00 PM

Historian Dr. David Martin discusses his new book, The Revolutionary War on Cape Cod and the Islands. Created for the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, this new illustrated book brings together often over-looked stories from the period 1761-1783 exploring local battles, privateering, divided loyalties, British shipwrecks that aided the Patriots, contributions of African American and Native American soldiers, and ten influential figures from the region who helped shape this pivotal era. 
Copies of the book will be available for purchase. 
Space is limited. Please call the library at 508-362-3717 to reserve your space.
Yarmouth Port Library, 297 Main St. (Rt 6A), Yarmouth Port, MA 02675
Early arrival is suggested as parking is also limited.

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The Yarmouth Port Library
Presents
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With Historian David Martin
Friday, January 9th,...

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Hilarity is on the menu in DON’T DRESS FOR DINNER at the BCC
 The Barnstable Comedy Club proudly presents DON’T DRESS FOR DINNER, a comedic farce by Marc Camoletti, adapted by Robin Hawdon. The show opens on Thursday, January 8 and continues for 3 weekend through January 25 on Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 PM with Sunday matinee performances at 2:30PM. General admission tickets are $30 / $28 for seniors 65+ and students. Tickets and information are available online at <a href="https://www.barnstablecomedyclub.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.barnstablecomedyclub.org</a> or by calling the box office at 508-362-6333. 
 Under the direction of Alex Lucchesi, the cast includes Ricky Bourgeois. Camila Ellis, Emma Anne Fahle, Charles McDougal, Jesse Romano and April Womble. Kayleigh Mason is the stage manager.
 The tasty shenanigans involve Bernard, who’s got romance on his mind. With his wife out of town, an alibi from his best friend and a gourmet chef to add culinary spice, the determined Bernard has the perfect evening planned for his French mistress – or so he thinks. But hidden identities and outrageous identities cause his best laid plans to go off track in the clever comedic ride.
 Don't Dress for Dinner is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. <a href="https://www.ConcordTheatricals.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.ConcordTheatricals.com</a>

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