July 4

7am

This 4.6 mile race begins at Hingham Middle School, runs down historic Main Street, and ends with a ceremony at the finish line under the giant American flag in Hingham Square.  The race benefits Hingham Recreation Department programs and provides about 20 children with summer scholarships to the two-week playground session.
Road Race Registration & Information

July 4

7am-2pm

Come to The Snug for great food and fun atmosphere downtown.  Closes at 2pm. 
116 North Street ~ Tel. 781-749-9774 ~ www.snugpub.com

July 4

9am

Come in to an Open House at Old Ship for an hour before and after the Parade.  Townspeople can see, enjoy and learn more about this historic building and national treasure.  There will be people to answer questions and share information from the Historic Structure Report that The Friends of the Old Ship Meeting House just presented to the Hingham Library and the Community Preservation Committee, which provided funding for the Report.  Old Ship belongs to all of Hingham; this is an excellent time to enjoy it.  90 Main Street

July 4

10am

This year's theme is "Hingham Celebrates Learning" with Grand Marshall Dr. Dorothy Galo, Superintendent of Hingham Public Schools. The parade features Uncle Sam, bands, floats, antique cars, and more.  Starts at Hingham High School and wends its way down Main Street to North Street and on to Station Street by about noon.  Parade buttons available at Hennessey News on North Street.
Fourth of July Information

July 4

7:30pm

Bring a lawn chair and some friends to enjoy this lively concert on the Harbor, hosted by the 4th of July Parade Committee.

July 5

10am to 2pm

July 5

5 to 7pm

Add a tradition to your your July 4th weekend. Come to the Hingham Historical Society’s 1880s-style Base Ball game. There at Derby Academy’s Talbot Field the Hingham Coopers and the Hingham Derbys will reprise their epic battle of last September when the mighty Derbys drove the brave Coopers to humbling defeat, scoring 10 runs against the Coopers hard-won 5. Starting at 5pm, the game will end in time for fans to take the short walk to the beach for the Hingham fireworks at 9pm.

July 5

9pm

Dazzling FIREWORKS over Hingham Harbor!

The "Best Fireworks Display on the South Shore", sponsored by The Hingham Lions Club, can best be seen from the Hingham Bathing Beach.  Festivities begin at 6:30pm.  The United States Marine Corps Color Guard will play the National Anthem at 7pm.    Fireworks begin at  approximately 9:00pm.  All Boats must be anchored in the Harbor by 8:00pm.  Rain date is Sunday July 6th.

July 5

9:30pm

Christian Phillips performs an acoustic mix at this lively family pub on North Street.  The Snug welcomes you four nights a week with live music.  This month's schedule can be found at www.snugpub.com

through

August 15

Dot Art Camp for young artists, ages 8 to 15

Campers learn how to recycle every day materials from the world around them into works of art.  Taught by working artists Gary Nisbet, Lisa Corrado, & Plymouth River School art teacher Katie Marsjanick, Dot Art Camp encourages a lively, interactive experience with art. Using collage techniques, gold leaf, drawing & painting, students will create their own treasure boxes, quilt panels, & other take-home projects.

Two-week sessions, Mon-Fri, 10:00 am -1:00 pm:  Session 1 : July 7 – July 18;
Session 2 : July 21 – August 1;  Session 3 : August 4 – August 15    Tuition $350/session; all materials provided. Small classes. Walk-ins welcome if space is available, $50/day.  To register: call 781-740-4111, e-mail dotgallery@comcast.net or visit Dot Gallery, 112 North Street

July 9

6 to 8pm

Please join us to view the latest Jo Jo's jewelry, enjoy a refreshment, and receive 15% off storewide during the evening.  New arrivals this week - Sweetees and Ella Moss!  Visit 66 South Street or www.chelbella.com  

through out

July

Stars serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, and live music on Thursdays & Saturdays too!  Please call for details, 781-749-3200.  
  
  

July 12

7pm

Festival Orchestra POPS at the South Shore Conservatory

Maestro Nicholas Palmer presents Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake Overture and Piano Concerto No. 1 with 2007 DMF solo competition winner Shi Jun Wang.   Music from the Movies and Pops classics, Stars and Stripes and the 1812 Overture.

Evenings Under the Stars concerts offer Pavilion seating in the Carr Amphitheater, or lawn tickets for those who prefer to bring a blanket or a beach chair and enjoy a relaxed evening on the lawn (picnics welcome). Start your evening in the company of friends at 5:30pm pre-concert receptions in the Conservatory’s Alan G. Carr Building.  Visit www.sscmusic.org  or call the box office at 781-749-7565 ext. 51 for complete information and to purchase tickets, buy a subscription or become a donor.

July 13

10am

Are You My (Instrument) Family? at the South Shore Conservatory

A heartwarming tale of discovery unfolds as a baby violin searches for his family among a symphony of instruments that teach him…and us…about each instrument family’s contribution to the harmonious world of beautiful music.

Tickets for adults and children.  Visit www.sscmusic.org  or call the box office at 781-749-7565 ext. 51 for complete information.

July 19

7pm

'Ball in the House' at the South Shore Conservatory

Enjoy classic pop and R&B as you’ve never heard it before! Ball in the House is a tour de force of vocal sound that has become one of the best-known cappella acts in the country today…must be seen and heard to be believed!

Evenings Under the Stars concerts offer Pavilion seating in the Carr Amphitheater, or lawn tickets for those who prefer to bring a blanket or a beach chair and enjoy a relaxed evening on the lawn (picnics welcome). Start your evening in the company of friends at 5:30pm pre-concert receptions in the Conservatory’s Alan G. Carr Building.  Visit www.sscmusic.org  or call the box office at 781-749-7565 ext. 51 for complete information and to purchase tickets to concerts and receptions, buy a subscription or become a donor.

July 26

7pm

Die Fledermaus at the South Shore Conservatory

Conductor Steven Karidoyanes weaves Johann Strauss’ sparkling score around a tale of mistaken identities and flirtatious encounters in the popular opera Die Fledermaus, presented by Opera by the Bay.

Evenings Under the Stars concerts offer Pavilion seating in the Carr Amphitheater, or lawn tickets for those who prefer to bring a blanket or a beach chair and enjoy a relaxed evening on the lawn (picnics welcome). Start your evening in the company of friends at 5:30pm pre-concert receptions in the Conservatory’s Alan G. Carr Building.  Visit www.sscmusic.org  or call the box office at 781-749-7565 ext. 51 for complete information and to purchase tickets to concerts and receptions, buy a subscription or become a donor.

July 27

10am

Peter & the Wolf and Friends at the South Shore Conservatory

How does music tell a story? Characters come to life through the instruments of Conservatory musicians in Prokofiev’s classic musical tale.

Visit www.sscmusic.org or call the box office at 781-749-7565 ext. 51 for complete information and to purchase tickets to concerts and receptions, buy a subscription or become a donor.

Saturday

August 2

7 pm

Livingston Taylor at the South Shore Conservatory

Livingston Taylor is the ultimate crowd pleaser whose exuberant personality and world-class talent as a songwriter, musician and performer promise a thoroughly engaging experience!

Evenings Under the Stars concerts offer Pavilion seating in the Carr Amphitheater, or lawn tickets for those who prefer to bring a blanket or a beach chair and enjoy a relaxed evening on the lawn (picnics welcome). Start your evening in the company of friends at 5:30pm pre-concert receptions in the Conservatory’s Alan G. Carr Building.  Visit www.sscmusic.org or call the box office at 781-749-7565 ext. 51 for complete information and to purchase tickets to concerts and receptions, buy a subscription or become a donor.

August 8

8:30am

Every one with an interest in historic downtown Hingham is welcome to attend the monthly meeting of the Hingham Downtown Association. Network with others and discuss common interests. Usually held the first Friday of each month from 8:30 to 10am, this is a combined July/August summer meeting. Location TBA.   Please send downtown news and notices for our monthly agenda to info@discoverhingham.com