Friday, June 6

Unplug at the Marion Art Center

MARION — Musicians Matt Richard and Dino Govoni will hit all the right notes at their upcoming performances at the Marion Art Center on Friday, June 6 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Govoni is a saxophonist who currently serves as a faculty member at Berklee School of Music, in addition to playing and recording with acclaimed artists such as Queen Latifah, Frankie Vallie, Grover Washington, Jr. and the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra.

Richard is a pianist with decades of experience educating music students across Massachusetts, recording jazz records, performing live and playing with jazz legends such as Sheila Jordan, Dick Johnson and the Artie Shaw Orchestra.

Admission is priced at $15 for members and $20 for non-members. Tickets can be purchased online at marionartcenter.org/events.

Sunday, June 8

An animated afternoon

MARION — It’s time to face the music at the Tri-County Symphonic Band’s upcoming Annual Pops Concert at Tabor Academy on Sunday, June 8 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The band will perform songs from classic animatic movies such as “The Incredibles”, “Fantasia”, “The Prince of Egypt” and “Beauty and the Beast.”

The South Coast Children’s Chorus and Sippican School’s jazz group “The A-Minors” will also perform during the social hour prior to  the Tri-County Symphonic Band.

This event benefits the John R. Pandolfi Music Scholarship.

General admission tickets cost $40 if purchased in advance and $50 at the door.

VIP experience tickets, which include special seating, lobster bisque shooters, sirloin tips and more, cost $100 and they are only available for purchase in advance. Catering is provided by On the Go.

Tickets are available online at tricountysymphonicband.org or in person at the Symphony Music Shop in North Dartmouth and the Marion General Store.

Travel to a medieval festival

MARION — Step back in time to a lively medieval-style parish festival to celebrate community, tradition and spirit at Whitsun Ale on Sunday, June 8.

The festival will be hosted by St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church and will begin with a special Pentecost liturgy at 3 p.m. inspired by the Church of England, honoring the power of the Holy Spirit through music and prayer.

This event marks the parish’s first Parish Ale, which is a joyful tradition rooted in centuries of Episcopalian church history. Parish Ales were festive fundraisers held in celebration of Pentecost and brought people together for food, drink, music and fellowship.

Following the 3 p.m. service, the grounds of St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church will be transformed for the Whistun Ale. The event will feature live music and medieval entertainment, children’s activities and crafts, food and drink, and artisan and produce vendors. The street in front of the chapel will also be closed for festivities.

“This event is both a celebration of our faith and a fun, community-driven way to support our parish,” said Father Eric Fialho.

Vendor spaces are still available for local crafters and cost $25 per table. Those interested can contact Jenny Lime at stgabrielsmarion@gmail.com to reserve a spot.

This event will take place at St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church at 124 Front Street.

Tuesday, June 10

Author talk with Julie Hatch

MATTAPOISETT — Providence-based author Julie Hatch will speak at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library on Tuesday, June 10 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Her first novel, “The Very Best of Care” is a medical thriller about a young mother who fights for her son’s survival after he is born premature. As she battles for her son’s life, she uncovers a web of conspiracies, corruption and corporate greed within the hospital that threatens her family.

Hatch drew from her experiences working in pediatric and neonatal intensive care for over 30 years.