SUMMER IN THE CITY The Cambridge Arts Council has you covered for fun arts and culture while school’s out. This week features the Little Red Wagon and “Strega Nona,’’ an adaptation of Tomie dePaola’s beloved tale of a sweet Italian witch and her magical pasta pot. July 18, 10 a.m. Free. For ages 4-11. Dana Park, 74 Magazine St., Cambridge. Rain location Morse School, 40 Granite St. 617-349-4380, www.cambridgeartscouncil.org/summerinthecity
ERIC CARLE You generally don’t get to meet the man himself when you visit the Eric Carle Museum, but this Saturday is different. The beloved children’s author of “The Very Hungry Caterpillar’’ is stopping in for a book signing. July 16, 10 a.m. Free with admission. Limited number of tickets distributed day of event; no advance tickets. Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, 125 West Bay Road, Amherst. 413-658-1100, www.carlemuseum.org
EVENTS
BENEFIT SOFTBALL GAME Area business people and institutional leaders get out from behind their desks to compete in the Friends of the Public Garden’s annual event. The participants’ $250 donations help maintain the park’s trees. July 14, 5:30 p.m. Boston Common ball field, Boylston and Charles streets. 617-267-7366, www.friendsofthepublicgarden.org
RIVERFRONT FESTIVAL Head for Waterfront Park to hear music down by the riverside. The annual Riverfront Music Festival features Mike Doughty, Marc Broussard, the Damnwells, and Scars on 45. July 16, 1-6 p.m. Free. Rain or shine. Waterfront Park, downtown Newburyport. 978-462-6680, www.newburyportchamber.org
SANDWICHFEST Will it be roast beef, egg salad, or a lobster roll? You decide who makes the best sandwich in Sandwich at this annual festival. In Like Lions, Gregg Harper, and Allie Lamb provide music. There’s also a street fair, kids’ games, and a pet contest. July 16, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Rain date July 17. Downtown Sandwich. 508-833-9755, www.sandwichchamber.com
FESTIVAL BETANCES The music and dance sizzle at this three-day celebration of Latino arts and culture. Featured performers are Larry Harlow and the Spanish Harlem Orchestra. Activities, traditional food and crafts, and a grease pole competition are also featured. July 15, 6 p.m. July 16, 2:30-9 p.m. July 17, 1-8 p.m. Free. Plaza Betances, 100 W. Dedham St., South End, Boston. 617-927-1707, www.iba-etc.org
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