Blue Economy Events
Find the latest events related to the Blue Economy around Cape Cod and the Islands.

Small Boats. Big Science: Protecting Cape Cod's Working Waterfronts: A Path to Resiliency
Panelists: Story Reed, Deputy Director of the MA Division of Marine Fisheries; Katy Acheson, CCBEF; Nate Sears, Orleans Natural Resource Manager, Kristin Uiterwyk, Director of Urban Harbors Institute; Jason Holm, Chatham Harbormaster. Free, RSVP required.
Persistent Curiosity: Charting the Rippled Fabric of the Sea
A new exhibition at PAAM celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Center for Coastal Studies. “Persistent Curiosity: Charting the Rippled Fabric of the Sea,” opens May 15 and runs through July 19. An opening reception is scheduled for May 22 at 6 pm.
Exhibition: Jackie Reeves: Larger than Life – Drawings in Time
This exhibition presents a group of large-scale figurative works that expand the possibilities of observational drawing through imagination, movement, and expressive mark-making. Visit and see why CCBEF chose Reeves to design the Big Blue 2026 mural!
Special Event - Jerome Rand: Sailing Into Oblivion
Join us on our tented patio for a special fundraising event featuring Jerome Rand, who will share the story of his solo circumnavigation of the globe - one of sailing’s greatest and rarest challenges. Reservations required, click to purchase tickets.
Chatham Summer Salon
Over cocktails and light fare, Cape leaders, entrepreneurs, innovators, educators, and nationally recognized thought leaders will gather for lively, intimate conversation about the ideas shaping the future of Cape Cod. Learn more and purchase tickets.
Woods Hole Film Festival - Spirit of Massachusetts Film Block
The Spirit of Massachusetts is the spirit of America, and of independent film. Post-Screening Q&A with Filmmakers from Late Fall, The Last Lobsterman, The Dreaming Game, Buzzard's Bay, On the Tide, Old Ladies Against Underwater Garbage and Comedy Damage