3…2…1…Blast off! Join the Art Barn crew to design and build a cardboard roll rocket that actually launches into the air. Experiment with shapes, balance, and propulsion as you create a spacecraft ready for liftoff! Free with admission!

Artist talk by Robin Joyce Miller. Through mixed-media artwork and storytelling, Miller explores the African American journey—honoring history, resilience, culture, and the enduring connection between past and present. The artwork will be on display throughout January and February and may be viewed anytime during regular library hours. In addition, Miller will present three in-person talks…

DON'T DRESS FOR DINNER at Barnstable Comedy Club by Marc Camoletti , Adapted Robin Hawdon January 8 through January 25, 2026 Friday and Saturday, 7:30PM, Sunday, 2:30pm Tickets: $30.00 | $28.00 for Seniors 65+ and students Tickets and information are available online at www.barnstablecomedyclub.org or by calling the box office at 508-362-6333. Under the direction…

Two Performances ~ 2026, Saturday, January 17th at 4:30 pm & Sunday, January 18th at 4:30 pm. Tickets are $30 for adults & $15 for students. Tickets are available at www.southharwichmeetinghouse.com or at the Door if they last! Join us on an historic journey from Medieval Times through the Epiphany featuring dramatic pageantry, stunning music…

Family Child Care Educator Workshop “Building Structures” Monday, January 19, 2026   9:00 AM  3:00 PM We are hosting Family Child Care Network for a fun, hands-on “Building Structures” 5-hour training workshop for Licensed Family Child Care Educators - Monday, January 19th 9:00-3:00 - facilitated by Dotti McDevitt, M.Ed. Educator Training & Support Manager of Child Care Network. Register…

Art with Ana: Intermediate Drawing & Sketching Bass River - Abbott Studio Member $250, Not-Yet-Member $275 LENGTH: 5 Monday Classes   January 5, 2026 - February 2, 2026  11:00am - 1:30pm LEVEL: advancing beginner to intermediate WHAT TO EXPECT: Take your drawing skills to the next level with artist Ana Johnson-Moore! Students will go beyond the fundamentals…

Being open to trying new techniques and taking risks keeps things fresh and exciting. Ed Chesnovitch concentrates on the importance of Design, Value, Color, and Rhythm to make students' art stronger with their personal voice. A good painting always needs a few things from the painter: Be Passionate, Be Fearless, and Trust the Process! Being…

Everyday Art with Cindy LaFlash: Art Journaling Bass River - Abbott Studio Tuesdays, Ongoing, 5:30-7:30pm. $20, $100 6-pack LENGTH: ongoing, try it out once or come weekly LEVEL: all levels WHAT TO EXPECT: Join artist Cindy LaFlash for a laid-back, feel-good art journaling workshop where we play, experiment, and reconnect with our creative spark. Art journaling—also known as a creative sketchbook, visual…

  The Fireside Novella Club is a reading group that meets monthly by the fire at Sturgis Library to sip tea and discuss literary fiction novellas. Tuesday, January 20, 2026  5:30pm - 6:30pm January’s novella is Claire Keegan’s Foster. Tuesday, February 24, 2026    5:30pm - 6:30pm February's novella is Maylis de Kerangal's Eastbound   To…

Bass River - Launchpad Wednesdays, 8:30-9:30am. Drop-in $20, 6-pack $100 LENGTH: ongoing Wednesdays. No class Jan 28-Feb 11, 2026 LEVEL: all levels WHAT TO EXPECT: Are you stressed? Do you need to move a little more? Wondering where the heck your inner harmony went? Try a weekly yoga class with Marnie and add more movement to your life,…

Wednesday, January 21, 2026   9:30 - 10:30 Barnstable Adult Community Center Scam Prevention with Detective Christopher Botsford of the Barnstable Police Department Scammers are always looking for new ways to trick people, and unfortunately, seniors are often the targets. Fake emails and phone calls pretending to be from banks or government agencies are just a…

DREAM BIG!   Winter Art 2026 An Open-Juried Exhibition in the Galleries Cotuit Center for the Arts January 10 -February 22, 2026 Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays 10:00AM - 4:00PM                                           Saturdays, 12:00PM - 4:00PM Opening Reception: Saturday, January…

Meditation & Reiki West Barnstable Community Building 2377 Meetinghouse Way West Barnstable, MA 02668 Wednesday, January 21,  2026  10:00am Register at:  https://www.wheldenlibrary.org/events or call 508 362-2262. This class, provided by Courtney Pistone, will begin with an introduction to meditation and its benefits. There will be an opportunity for Q&A before we move into the 30-minute meditation. While in the…

Banned Book Club 3rd Wednesday of the Month  10:00am Each month we will read and discuss a "banned" book. The point of this book club is to discuss why these books may be divisive and how they add value to collections.  

Weekly Storytime Wednesdays at 10:30am Kiddos and their grownups are invited to join Children's Librarian Christy to share a story, illustrate a picture, talk with friends, and learn about nature at Sturgis Library's weekly Storytime! Geared to ages 1-3 but all are welcome to attend. Registration is not required. Questions? Email Christy at youth.adult@sturgislibrary.org

  Wednesdays, 11:30 - 12:30pm Line dancing is the no-partner-needed way to enjoy moving to music while experiencing the many positive physical, mental, and social benefits of dancing. If you enjoy rock, pop, and Latin music you'll love this new active indoor hobby. This class is perfect for the absolute beginner line dancer and no…

BeFree Wellness Family Yoga Wednesdays    4:30pm - 5:30pm Join us for Family Yoga & Play Wednesdays 4:30-5:30 at Cape Cod Toy Library, 1919 Main Street (6A) West Barnstable, MA - at the corner of Route 132 & 6A - just down the street from CCCC & YMCA. Free with Cape Cod Toy Library "Play"…

Winter Bingo Night Whelden Memorial Library Wednesday, January.21, 2026    5:00pm Register at:  https://engagedpatrons.org/EventsRegister.cfm?SiteID=1198&BranchID=1000003090&Branch=Whelden%20Memorial%20Library&EventID=574932&PK= or call 508 362-2262. Bundle up for a themed night of frosty fun! Kids of different ages will love playing bingo and competing for different winter themed prizes.

DREAM BIG!   Winter Art 2026 An Open-Juried Exhibition in the Galleries Cotuit Center for the Arts January 10 -February 22, 2026 Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays 10:00AM - 4:00PM                                           Saturdays, 12:00PM - 4:00PM Opening Reception: Saturday, January…

Historical Fiction Book Club 4th Thursday of the Month    10:00am Join us as we discuss the Historical Fiction Book of the month.

Weekly Storytime Whelden Memorial Library Every Thursday, 11:00am Drop-in story time geared towards a pre-school audience. Caregivers and children listen to stories, sing, dance,and have fun each week! Meets outdoors if the weather is nice!

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. Thursday, January 22, 2026 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Join us for History on Tap with Sandy Macfarlane as…

DREAM BIG!   Winter Art 2026 An Open-Juried Exhibition in the Galleries Cotuit Center for the Arts January 10 -February 22, 2026 Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays 10:00AM - 4:00PM                                           Saturdays, 12:00PM - 4:00PM Opening Reception: Saturday, January…

What's Happening At This Time Sturgis Library, Barnstable MA On going Fridays       10:00 am – 11:00 am Discuss current events in conjunction with a current book! Each week, an agenda will be sent out via email to participants. All are welcome to present anything current or relative to the current reading. To sign up, please…

Fun Friday Storytime 10:00am - 10:45am Kick off your weekend with a morning of fun:📖 Interactive stories to spark young imaginations🎨 A creative craft activity🔍 An engaging scavenger hunt Parents and children are invited to stay afterward for open play – the perfect chance to relax, socialize, and enjoy our welcoming space. Due to the…

4th Friday Poets Bass River - Saben Board Room Ongoing (mostly) 4th Fridays, 2:00pm - 3:30pm. Poets of all ages and experience are welcome to this monthly group workshop. Poets will each bring a new or revised older poem and read aloud. The group will offer reaction and commentary, with the option to pass. Guidelines for…

AUTUMN IN HYANNIS | New Exhibition by Artist Leslie Goldman Autumn in Hyannis, a new, exclusive body of work by artist Leslie Goldman, created during her tenure as an Artist in Residence at Sketch Pad on the Cultural Center’s Hyannis campus in Autumn of 2025. Dates on View: January 7th - February 28th 2026 HOURS:…

Dinner Among the Orchids with exclusive pre-show access to both the orchid displays and vendor tables. View 100’s of blooming orchids of unimaginable diversity, displayed for effect. Vendors will be offering orchids for sale, many of them blooming, to delight both novice and expert growers Date and Time January 23, 2026; 6:00 PM for no…

DON'T DRESS FOR DINNER at Barnstable Comedy Club by Marc Camoletti , Adapted Robin Hawdon January 8 through January 25, 2026 Friday and Saturday, 7:30PM, Sunday, 2:30pm Tickets: $30.00 | $28.00 for Seniors 65+ and students Tickets and information are available online at www.barnstablecomedyclub.org or by calling the box office at 508-362-6333. Under the direction…

Winner of the 2001 Tony Award® for Best Play and Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. On the eve of her twenty-fifth birthday, Catherine, a troubled young woman, who has spent years caring for her brilliant but unstable father, a famous mathematician and former college professor must deal with her own volatile emotions; the…

Community Reader Children’s Story Time with Stacey Cullen! The Osterville Village Library welcomes Community Reader Stacey Cullen, of the Barnstable Council on Aging, with a fun Children’s Story Time on Saturday January 24th at 10am in the Lillian Dixie Morton Children’s Room at the Osterville Village Library. For more information on how you can become…

Free with admission. Create an ever-changing work of art inspired by the phases of the moon. Discover how the moon shifts and shines as you design a dynamic piece that transforms before your eyes. This creative workshop blends art and astronomy, letting you capture the beauty of the night sky in a unique and interactive…

DREAM BIG!   Winter Art 2026 An Open-Juried Exhibition in the Galleries Cotuit Center for the Arts January 10 -February 22, 2026 Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays 10:00AM - 4:00PM                                           Saturdays, 12:00PM - 4:00PM Opening Reception: Saturday, January…

John Hanlon presents "Winter Birds of Cape Cod" If you are a birdwatcher, the winter on Cape Cod is actually the best time of year. Come learn about all the many waterfowl species and other birds that breed to the north and call Cape Cod home for only the winter. Winter on Cape Cod is…

Capture the beauty of the season in glass and color! In this mosaic workshop, you'll create a gorgeous cardinal design on an 8 inch wall plaque, perfect to add a little custom art to your home. Learn the basics of mosaic art as you explore techniques for cutting and arranging glass pieces to bring your…

Masterpiece 3 Passport to Vienna Date: January 24 & 25, 2026 Showtimes: Sat 4:00 PM, Sun 3:00 PM Come with us to the heart and soul of Vienna, a stunningly beautiful city which over the centuries has given rise to boundless musical brilliance. Your Cape Symphony Orchestra will perform some of its finest. Our captivating program opens…

Great Hall, Bass River Arts Campus Saturday January 24,  2026    6:00pm-8:00pm. $25 Member, $30 Not-Yet-Member Susan Lambert returns to the Center with a new show full of diverse and beautiful music, warm and heart-centered storytelling, and the magic of community! This originally scripted show features beautifully arranged songs from Sondheim, Sara Bareilles, Kander and Ebb, Elise…

DON'T DRESS FOR DINNER at Barnstable Comedy Club by Marc Camoletti , Adapted Robin Hawdon January 8 through January 25, 2026 Friday and Saturday, 7:30PM, Sunday, 2:30pm Tickets: $30.00 | $28.00 for Seniors 65+ and students Tickets and information are available online at www.barnstablecomedyclub.org or by calling the box office at 508-362-6333. Under the direction…

Winner of the 2001 Tony Award® for Best Play and Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. On the eve of her twenty-fifth birthday, Catherine, a troubled young woman, who has spent years caring for her brilliant but unstable father, a famous mathematician and former college professor must deal with her own volatile emotions; the…