Women who rock, Talking Heads tribute and antiques: Things to do on Cape Cod this week

Well, it’s quite the musical line-up this week.

Payomet Performing Arts Center in Truro has a list of shows sure to please. Closer to the other end of the Cape, Cotuit Center for the Arts pays tribute to a host of women rockers ― and honors the accomplishments of local women for their community contributions ― with “Women Rock."

Outside of good music, there’s treasure to be found in something old as the Dennis Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual antique car parade, The Eastham Historical Society explores the former Cedar Banks Links, and the Cape Cod Academy hosts its third “Antiques at the Academy.”

Don't forget to check out the cornbread festival in Brewster.

Payomet Performing Arts Center in Truro hosts a slew of shows

On Aug. 26, join Talking Heads tribute band Start Making Sense for a one-night performance of all your favorite Talking Heads songs. Frontman Jon Braun takes on the role of David Byrne, bringing a performance that “some have said this is the closest thing you’ll get to seeing Talking Heads again,” according to Payomet’s website. Tickets range from $30 to $45, and the show starts at 7 p.m.

Payomet Performing Arts Center will also host the 9th annual Cape Cod Women’s Music Festival on Sept. 1. The event supports the Cape Wellness Collaborative and features artists including Kat Wright, Gabriella Simpkins and Sarah Swain and the Oh Boys featuring Sarah Burrill. Zoe Lewis will be the emcee. Tickets for the festival are almost sold out, so be sure to grab yours before they’re all gone. Prices range from $45 to $95 and shows start at 7 p.m. All proceeds go to Cape Wellness Collaborative.

Female musicians rock the stage at Cotuit Center for the Arts, honoring local women

It’s a celebration of some of the greatest women in rock. Join local female musicians as they sing to honor names such as Janis Joplin, Linda Ronstadt and Brandi Carlisle for the remaining performances of “Women Rock” from Aug. 25 to Sept. 3 at the Cotuit Center for the Arts.

The “All Star Band” consists of seven musicians — Lily Anderson, Sara Bleything, Emma Fitzpatrick, Allie Jason, Lisa Jason, Elisabeth Moore, Cherilynne Prescott — and their backing band — Gregg Sullivan, Shane Fitzgerald, Rich Hill, Michael Dunford, Misao Koyama — playing all of the hits you want to hear.

As for the local women who rock, the show will honor Tara Vargas Wallace, founder and executive director of Amplify POC Cape Cod, on Aug. 25, Cyndy Cotton, executive director of the Osterville Village Library, on Aug. 26, Julie Wake, executive director of Arts Foundation of Cape Cod, on Aug. 27, The Women of the Cotuit Center for the Arts on Aug. 30, Amanda Converse, chief executive officer of Live Love Local, on Aug. 31, Lisa Guyon, executive director of We Can, Gwynne Guzzeau, executive director of Helping Our Women, and Lysetta Hurge, executive director of Independence House, on Sept. 1, Christine Menard, executive director of Family Pantry of Cape Cod, Kerin Delaney, executive director of Falmouth Service Center, on Sept. 2 and Sue Dahling Sullivan, director of communications for Barnstable Land Trust, on Sept. 3.

Tickets are $45, $43 for seniors and veterans and show time is 7:30 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and 4 p.m. on Sunday.

A look at Eastham’s Cedar Bank Links golf course

The Eastham Historical Society and Mark McGrath present a history of The Cedar Bank Links golf course, which existed from 1927 to 1962. It is one of the best courses in the US that no longer exists. Bobby Jones and Francis Ouimet played there. McGrath will discuss its creation and history, as well as how it would look today. The talk is at 7 p.m. Aug. 31 at 1869 Schoolhouse Museum, 25 Schoolhouse Road, Eastham. Donations are welcome. Learn more at easthamhistoricalsociety.org/.

Dennis Chamber of Commerce hosts 65th antique car parade

The Dennis Chamber of Commerce’s antique car parade is back for its 65th year. Get ready to fawn over some hot rods as they drive from Dennis Port to Dennis Village on Sunday, Aug. 27. The parade sets off at 11 a.m. from West Dennis Beach and ends at 1 p.m. at the Cape Playhouse. At the end of the parade, refreshments will be served as spectators have the chance to get to know the owners and their cars. There will also be viewing points along the parade way.

To register your car you can download a registration form online and hand it in at the Dennis Chamber of Commerce. Each car costs $15 to register. For those who just want to attend, the event is free.

A cornbread festival in Brewster? Who knew there was such a thing?

Well, I love cornbread as much as the next person, but who knew there was a whole festival about the buttery side? The Stony Brook Factory Village Gristmill and Museum in Brewster will be hosting their annual cornbread festival on Aug. 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. so be sure to stop by and try a slice of the warm, buttery, yellow bread made with the mill’s own cornmeal.

Cape Cod Academy hosts ‘Antiques at the Academy’ in Osterville

For the third year in a row, Cape Cod Academy will host Goosefare Antiques & Promotions' “Antiques at the Academy” from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 26. Vendors from across the northeast will crowd into the Founder’s Gym selling their prized antiques ranging from jewelry to furniture. There’s sure to be a few hidden gems amid the booths so be sure to stop by and see all that the event has to offer. Admission is $7.

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This article originally appeared on Cape Cod Times: Cornbread, cars, women rockers: What to do on Cape Cod Aug. 26-Sept. 3