Whether you’re in Woods Hole or halfway around the world, join us for this venerable MBL lecture series. Lectures are free and open to the public for in-person and virtual attendance. “RNAi Across Scales: From Model Organisms to Clinical Therapies” - Rachel Meyers, Sunrise Bioventures This talk traces the path from fundamental discovery of small interfering RNA (siRNA) to highlighting the engineering and innovations needed to translate siRNA into a clinical therapeutic.... (more)

Arts Speak Concert Lecture Spend a unique summer evening taking in the resonant beauty of the lowest brass voice— a tuba concert and lecture with Justin Benavidez, Professor of Tuba and Euphonium at the Eastman School of Music.... (more)

Join us for the official launch of Little Sister Sand: Finding the Wild in Provincetown, the highly anticipated new book by acclaimed Provincetown naturalist and author Dennis Minsky. For decades, Dennis has been one of the Cape’s most beloved interpreters of Provincetown’s extraordinary natural world.... (more)

Would you be able to draw a map of Cape Cod? How about Massachusetts? New England? The US and THE WORLD! The Geography Gameshow is an interactive educational event that involves the creator and host, Neal Nichols, Jr., drawing geographical maps entirely from memory! This program challenges and enhances the comprehension and learning skills of students through the use of geographical knowledge. This super fun program will take place on Wednesday July 22nd at 10am under the tent on the Calvin C.... (more)

Lifelong sailor Bill Womack visits the library with a fascinating look into the history of the Beetle Cat sailboat on Wednesday, July 22 at 5 p.m. Free and open to all. This program is brought to you in partnership with the Chapoquoit Yacht Club. Join the owner of Beetle, Inc.... (more)

The Cape Cod Speaker Series presents David Rubenstein on Thursday, July 23, at 7 p.m. at the Tilden Arts Center at Cape Cod Community College. Co-founder of The Carlyle Group, philanthropist, historian, and recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, Rubenstein will deliver the inaugural David R.... (more)

Come learn about reptiles, mammals, birds and more from Bethany of Amazing Animal Ambassadors. Bethany has been working with wildlife for over 18 years and has a Bachelor of science in Captive Wildlife Care and Education. Amazing Animal Ambassadors takes in rescued animals as either injured wildlife unable to be released back into the wild, or as illegal or unwanted exotic pets.... (more)

Whether you’re in Woods Hole or halfway around the world, join us for this venerable MBL lecture series. Lectures are free and open to the public for in-person and virtual attendance. “Neurobiology of Thirst and Hunger Drives” Liqun Luo, Stanford University. Because of the utmost importance of water and food, animals exhibit strong innate behaviors to search for and consume water or food when they are thirsty or hungry.... (more)

Join us for “Prepare with Pedro,” a fun and engaging children’s story time presented by the American Red Cross. Through the adventures of Pedro the Penguin, kids will learn simple, age-appropriate ways to stay safe and be prepared for emergencies. This interactive program uses storytelling, activities, and discussion to introduce important safety concepts like what to do during a fire, how to stay safe during storms, and the basics of being prepared at home.... (more)

The 35th Woods Hole Film Festival, “Bold Films, Bright Futures: 35 Years of Films That Matter,” kicks off Saturday, July 25, running for eight exciting days through Saturday, August 1. With feature-length and short films from around the world, engaging Q&As with filmmakers, a master class, panel discussions, a workshop, unforgettable live music parties, and an awards ceremony, this year’s Festival offers something for everyone.... (more)