Fridays in the Back Yard
Free
Every Friday from 5 to 8pm.
The Back Yard is our hip, seasonal gathering place. Did we mention free admission? Bring your family and friends (chairs and snacks if you'd like, too!) and join us on Friday Afternoons!
While you are chatting around the fire pit or playing corn hole with the kids, you might learn about our latest class offerings. While sipping something cold and delicious, you might hear some groovy music by one of our favorite locals during an open mic. Want to hear about how to volunteer? Or tour the campus with our Executive Director? We have that too!
Come to the Back Yard and find out just why Cotuit Center for the Arts continues to be a leader in promoting arts and culture, educational opportunities, and community engagement in the arts on the Cape. We can’t wait to hang out in the Back Yard with you!
What's Happening in the Back Yard?
June 12: Sound check eavesdropping followed by Broadway Under the Stars at the John Weltman Pavilion. Tickets are on sale at the box office.
June 19: If you missed it last week...sound check eavesdropping followed by Broadway Under the Stars at the John Weltman Pavilion. Tickets are on sale at the box office.
June 26: Join us for the unveiling of our Piece by Piece collaboration in the gallery. JP’s Twisted Barbeque food truck is in the house. This is a free event!
July 3: Showcasing Our Sounds: Join us for a backyard session spotlighting our incredible student and teacher community with Steve G and Friends. This is a free event!
July 10: We’re showin’ the love for our members while spotlighting our incredible student and teacher musical community in the backyard with Mary Hamilton and “Campfire Songs with Mare”. The Drowsy Chaperone will be live in our main theater at 7:30. Tickets are on sale at the box office.
July 17: Singing American four-part a cappella music, the Cape Cod Surftones chorus will perform. This is a free event! The Drowsy Chaperone will be live in our main theater at 7:30. Tickets are on sale at the box office.
July 24: Kristin McGillicuddy joins us in the backyard. Kristin enjoys performing everything on her piano from classical and jazz to popular tunes, timeless classics, and today’s favorites. This is a free event! The Drowsy Chaperone will be live in our main theater at 7:30. Tickets are on sale at the box office.
July 31: Sound check eavesdropping followed by Vanna Pacella celebrating the music of Fleetwood Mac at the John Weltman Pavilion. Tickets are on sale at the box office.
Download the full schedule here.
Weather Policy for Outdoor Events
We love hosting events under the open sky — but unfortunately, Mother Nature doesn’t always RSVP. If the forecast looks too wet, wild, or windy, we may have to cancel.
There’s no shelter in the backyard (umbrellas don’t count), so for everyone’s comfort and safety, we’ll make a final call by 12 noon on the day of the event. If we need to cancel, we’ll post a notice right here on the website. If the skies are looking questionable, check the website.