August 1

Franklin Concerts on the Common, 3-5 p.m. David Rak, 5:30pm - 7:30 p.m. Electric Youth and the Boston Show Band, 8 - 10:30 p.m. MOVIE

August 4

Bellingham VFW 7272 Cruise Night, 4 p.m., 940 S. Main St., Bellingham, vfw7272.org

August 5

Rotary Club of Franklin meeting, 5:30 – 7 p.m., Rome Restaurant, 4 E. Central St., Franklin. Visit  www.franklinmarotary.org to learn more, or contact Diane Padula at [email protected] and you will be invited to join them for a dinner meeting.

Voice of Franklin Toastmasters, 7:30 p.m., Franklin TV,  23 Hutchinson St, Franklin, MA. Practice your public speaking skills in supportive environment. For Zoom link, click “contact us” at https://voiceoffranklin.toastmastersclubs.org  get link. Please try to arrive by 7:15.

August 6

The UFO’s Concert, 6 p.m., Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill St., Franklin, Presented by the Ukulele Friends Orchestra. Open to all in the community.

Franklin Public Library Summer Concert Series, 6 p.m., The Moonbellies, 118 Main St., Franklin

August 7

Franklin LGBTQ Alliance event, Rock Painting and Party Games, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Franklin TV and Radio 23 Hutchinson St., Franklin

August 8

Library Lawn Games, 2 p.m., Franklin Public Library, 118 Main St., Franklin

Franklin Concerts on the Common, 3-5 p.m. BUS-14, 5-7 p.m. Paradise Flyer

Skull & Roses, Grateful Dead Tribute Band for “Days in Between/Jerry Week”, 7 p.m., with special guest Nate Burket, Niagara Coffee Haus, 8 Exchange St., Millis, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1467240087599

August 10

Second Sunday Speaker Series:  A Deep Dive into the Rayner Postcard Collection, 1:15 p.m. Franklin Historical Museum, 80 West Central St., Franklin, Historical Commission Chair, Alan Earls, will discuss 100-plus postcard collection including some from the late 19th century. Due to Bridal Exhibit, seating limited.

August 11

Mr. Vinny Bubble Show, 4 p.m., Franklin Public Library, 118 Main St., Franklin

Bellingham VFW 7272 Cruise Night, 4 p.m., 940 S. Main St., Bellingham, vfw7272.org

August 13

Ed Popielarczyk Magic Show, 10:30 a.m., Franklin Public Library, 118 Main St., Franklin

Franklin Public Library Summer Concert Series, 6 p.m., 118 Main St., Franklin, Jamie Barrett

August 15

Rainforest Reptiles, 1 p.m., Franklin Public Library, 118 Main St., Franklin

Franklin Concerts on the Common, 3-5 p.m. Matt Zajac, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Pub Kings, 8 - 10:30 p.m. MOVIE

August 16

Music and Comedy of Don White, 3 p.m., Franklin Public Library, 118 Main St., Franklin

Franklin LGBTQ Alliance event, Mini Golf, 5-7 p.m., Putts and More, 750 Concord St., Holliston, $12 pp.

August 17

Gilly’s House Summerfest FREE Summerfest Family Fun Sober Event, 12-4 p.m., Wrentham Developmental Center Fairgrounds, located at 131 Emerald Street, Wrentham

August 18

Mobile Mini Golf, 3-6 p.m., Franklin Public Library, 118 Main St., Franklin, Children under the 14 MUST be accompanied by an adult.

Bellingham VFW 7272 Cruise Night, 4 p.m., 940 S. Main St., Bellingham, vfw7272.org

August 19

Rotary Club of Franklin meeting, 5:30 – 7 p.m., Rome Restaurant, 4 E. Central St., Franklin. Visit  www.franklinmarotary.org to learn more, or contact Diane Padula at [email protected] and you will be invited to join them for a dinner meeting.

Voice of Franklin Toastmasters, 7:30 p.m., Franklin TV,  23 Hutchinson St, Franklin, MA. Practice your public speaking skills in supportive environment. For Zoom link, click “contact us” at https://voiceoffranklin.toastmastersclubs.org  get link. Please try to arrive by 7:15.

August 20

Franklin LGBTQ Alliance event, Queer Book Club, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Franklin TV and Radio 23 Hutchinson St., Franklin, book: Transgender History: The Roots of Today’s Revolution by Susan Stryker. 

Franklin Public Library Summer Concert Series, 6 p.m., 118 Main St., Franklin, Sharks Come a Cruisin’

August 21

Maker Moment: Crochet Cares Away, 6:30 p.m., Franklin Public Library, 118 Main St., Franklin, all supplies provided. No experience necessary. We’ll be using a 5mm hook if you want to bring your own!

August 22

Library Lawn Games, 2 p.m., Franklin Public Library, 118 Main St., Franklin

August 25

Bellingham VFW 7272 Cruise Night, 4 p.m., 940 S. Main St., Bellingham, vfw7272.org

August 27

First day of school, BFCCPS, Norfolk Aggie

Community Song Circle, 6:45 p.m., Franklin Public Library, 118 Main St., Franklin, with local musician Jamie Barrett, geared to adults and older teens

August 28

JUNTO Non-Fiction Book Club, 6:30 p.m., Franklin Public Library, 118 Main St., Franklin, The Art Thief, by Michael Finkel

August 30

Summer Reading Wrap-Up Celebration, 10:30 a.m., Franklin Public Library, 118 Main St., Franklin

August 31

International Overdose Awareness Day vigil, 5-6 p.m., hosted by SAFE Coalition, Franklin Town Common, www.safecoalitionma.org, www.overdoseday.com 

September 2

First day of school FPS grades 1-12 & Tri-County

September 27

SAVE the DATE, Franklin Harvest Festival, 12-5 p.m., presented by Franklin Downtown Partnership, www.franklindowntownpartnership.org