Marine Biological laboratory summer gala

aug 1 Dinner: 5:30 p.m. $150. Concert 8p.m. $35-$150; 7 MBL St. Woods Hole, MA, 508-289-7423; mbl.edu/events/special/gala Dine alongside Eel Pond on the Swope Center Terrace. Then enjoy the world-renowned Tokyo String Quartet in the Lilli Auditorium.

International polo charity

aug 6 Tickets: TBA Location: TBA 401-847-7090; newportinternationalpolo.com Proceeds benefit the brave men & women of our armed services, severely injured while protecting our freedom.

the newport antiques show

aug 14-15$12 for one-day admission. Preview Party Reception: Aug. 13, 6-9 p.m. $150-$500 (early 5 p.m. admission tickets) St. George’s School 372 Purgatory Road Middletown, R.I. 401- 846-2669; newportantiquesshow.com Benefits the Newport Historical Society & the Boys & Girls Clubs of Newport County.

10th annual hookers ball

aug 146-11 p.m. $125; Chatham VFW 150 George Ryder Road, Chatham, MA. 508-945- 2432; hookersball10.com Raw bar, open bar, sundae bar, seafood, live auction, live music, & dancing

dinner dance

aug 14 with the Bob Hardwick Orchestra. 7 p.m. $450 pp. Marble House, 596 Bellevue Ave., Newport, RI. 401-847-1000x120; newportmansions.org. Elegant black-tie event in celebration of the return of Alva Vanderbilt’s collection of Medieval and Renaissance art treasures. Benefits the Preservation Society’s restoration & preservation mission.

coaching dinner & dance

aug 22 $400 pp; The Breakers Newport, R.I. 401-847-1000; newportmansions.org Authentic 19th-century coaches drawn by teams of horses return to Newport Aug. 20-23.

fidelity investments 2010 jumper classic

sept 19 $165 pp; Silver Oak Equestrian Center 340 Exeter Road, Hampton Falls, N.H. 978-283- 7708; jumperclassic.com VIP champagne lunch, complimentary bar, parking, & program book. Gardenparty attire; no jeans.

The feast of the blessed sacrament

july 29-aug 1 Free admission 50 Madeira Ave. New Bedford, MA, 508-992-6911; portuguesefeast.com, Entertainment, ethnic foods, & parade.

26th annual charlestown seafood festival

aug 6-8 Ninigret Park Old Post Road, Charlestown, R.I. 401-364-4031; charlestownrichamber.com

mahrajan

aug 7 Lebanese food & heritage fest and live band. Noon-7 p.m. $7 adults, 12 & under free. Holy Ghost Grounds 104 Allens Neck Road Dartmouth, MA, 508-996-8934

Blowout 2010

aug 14noon-10 p.m. Admission $35; Holy Ghost Grounds Allens Neck Road Dartmouth, MA 508- 994-3923 Proceeds will benefit a local family who has been affected by Lou Gehrig’s disease.

Newport storm luau

aug 145-10 p.m. $10 advance, $15 at the door. Fort Adams State Park Newport, RI. 401-841- 0707; fortadams.org. Live music, Polynesian dancers, Hawaiian food, ice-cold beer, and rum drinks. Must be 21 or older to attend.

10th Anniversary Restaurant Week Boston

aug 15-20 5-10 p.m. $15 for 2 courses, $20 for 3-course lunches, $33 for 3-course dinners; bostonusa. com Visit site for list of participating restaurants. Prices do not include beverages, tax, and gratuity.

newport winefest

aug 20-22 $55-$175; Newport Yachting Center, 20 Commercial Wharf Newport, R.I. 401- 846-1600; newportyachtingcenter.com Tastings from hundreds of world-class wines, spirits, specialty beers, and gourmet dishes prepared by the finest local and regional chefs.

herreshoff classic regatta

aug 27-29 Herreshoff Marine Museum, America’s Cup Hall of Fame One Burnside St., Bristol, R.I. 401-253-5000; events@herreshoff.org

westport fishermen's association raffle & clambake

sept 26 Ticket price and location TBA. Raffle tickets $10 or 3 for $25; Lifesaving Station & Visitor Center open weekends through Sept. noon-4 p.m. 139 East Beach Road Westport, MA westportriver.org Winner of 15-foot strip-plank canoe will be announced at the clambake.