Break out those dancing shoes, young and old alike, and turn the basketball court into a seaside disco heaven! DJ Denis Howard of local radio WERU-FM knows ‘em and spins ‘em for this annual dance party. Ruggles Park. Free! Co-sponsored by the Bayside Historical Preservation Society.

The noblemen of Europe used their armor not just to protect, but to project. This riveting talk reveals how the virtuosity of skilled armorers—sculpting iron and steel, gilding, and etching—created for their patrons complex messages about identity, status, aristocratic ties, the social order, and even divine power. International expert Dr. Tobias Capwell is the former ... Read more

Back to the Bayside stage from last year’s sell-out, musicians Philipp Elssner (violin), Ben Maxwell (cello), and Jacob Wang (piano) will perform selected works by classical composers. Since meeting at the North Carolina School of Arts, pursuing grad studies and master classes or giving solo recitals and festival performances, these musicians have blended their considerable ... Read more

Noah Fishman and Friends Creative musician and composer Noah Fishman bends the lines between folk, chamber, and jazz with his spirited mastery of mandolin, guitar, and bass. His musical performance is fluid and improvisational; not only as a soloist, he loves working in ensembles. Rooted in Maine, Noah is widely traveled in the U.S. and ... Read more

The DaPonte String Quartet, nationally known for its innovative and interpretive approach to music for more than 40 years, welcomes guest artists Marcus Thompson on viola and Scott Kluksdahl on cello in this evening of Brahms. The string sextets, intricate, emotional, and lush, are among the most beloved works in the chamber music repertoire. Members ... Read more

Family Movie Time: Fantastic Mr. Fox (Community Hall; 7:30 PM) Free. Based on the book by Roald Dahl, this stop-action animated comedy is voiced by George Clooney, Meryl Streep and others. 86 minutes. A sophisticated Mr. Fox cannot resist the pull of his foxy nature, and devises a master plan to raid the poultry barns ... Read more

Family Movie Time: Matilda the Musical (Community Hall; 7:30 PM) Free. Based on the book by Roald Dahl, starring Emma Thompson, Alisha Weir, and Lashana Lynch. 2 hours. Matilda Wormwood, a precocious five-year-old mocked by mean parents, finds refuge in books and stories. Bullied by Trunchbull, the abusive headmistress of her school, Matilda dares to ... Read more

Screening Sunner, A Movie Made by Maine with Henry Spritz, filmmaker (Community Hall; 7:30 PM) Free. In this film, Henry Spritz of Bayside captures the beauty and hardships of Maine as he tells the story of two young artists trying to memorialize the experience of growing up in a small coastal Maine town. Filmed partly ... Read more

Family Movie Time: Jumanji (Community Hall; 7:30 PM; 104 minutes) Free. Based on the book by Chris Allsburg. A fantasy adventure starring Robin Williams and Kirsten Dunst. 104 minutes While exploring in an old attic, siblings Peter and Judy find Jumanji, a curious, jungle-themed board game. When they start playing, they free Alan Parrish, who's ... Read more

Dancing Under the Stars (On the basketball court; 7:00 PM) Free. What do the Fox Trot, the Pony, the Lindy, and Freestyle share? You might see these moves and more at the community dance on the basketball court! Come do your Fred or Ginger, or just wiggle to DJ extraordinaire Denis Howard’s tunes. All ages! ... Read more