PICK OF THE DAY

Blast from the past

In an 1830s rural village, there are no street and traffic lights to get in the way of fireworks. Head back to the 19th century for Independence Day Fireworks at Old Sturbridge Village where you’ll also get music, magic, family games, and a reading of the Declaration of Independence. July 3 at dusk (gates open at 6 p.m.; rain date July 4; check website for July 4 activities). $15. Old Sturbridge Village, 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge. 800-733-1830. www.osv.org

MONDAY

Weapon of mass destruction Emiko and Ogata try to convince Dr. Serizawa to use his secret oxygen device to get rid of “Godzilla,” but the scientist wants no part of it. Will he change his mind in Ishirô Honda’s 1954 movie about a 167-foot sea monster? In Japanese with English subtitles. 7 p.m. $9.75, $6.75 seniors. Coolidge Corner Theatre, 290 Harvard St., Brookline. 617-734-2500. www.coolidge.org

Where are Frankie and Annette? Take a weekly tropical-island vacation without packing, checking, or flying at Beach Party Mondays. Part of Boston Harbor Hotel’s Summer in the City, the Monday parties welcome the BaHa Brothers this Monday, followed by Island Breeze, Accent, and other music makers. 6-10 p.m. through Aug. 27. Free (menu available). Boston Harbor Hotel’s Rowes Wharf Sea Grille harborside terrace, Boston. 617-439-7000. www.bhh.com

With appreciation It’s simple; it’s complex; it’s two-dimensional; it’s nature; it’s “Cutting Edge Nature: Fusions of Flight and Foliage.” Denise Marks and Tripti Thomas use mixed media, collage, and cut paper to show their appreciation of the natural world. Daily from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. through Sept. 4. Free. Mass Audubon’s Moose Hill Wildlife Gallery, Moose Hill Sanctuary, 293 Moose Hill St., Sharon. 781-784-5691. www.massaudubon.org

Both sides then Christopher Gore was 17 when independence was declared. The Harvard alum’s family was in two camps — father on the side of the Loyalists, the young lad and his brothers with the Patriots. Visit the 1806 Governor Gore mansion for a “Declaring Independence” tour. 1 p.m. (additional tours through July 7; reservations recommended). $12, $8 ages 5-12. Gore Place, 52 Gore St., Waltham. 781-894-2798. www.goreplace.org

The truth from Ruth Do you have a question about your sex life? We’d answer it, but we’re not qualified. Ask someone who is and who will give a brief talk at “Talking Sex With Dr. Ruth,” moderated by playwright Mark St. Germain. In conjunction with sex therapist Korola Ruth Siegel’s life story, “Dr. Ruth, All the Way,” starring Debra Jo Rupp (through July 21). 7 p.m. $25 and $35, $75 (VIP). Barrington Stage Company Mainstage, 30 Union St., Pittsfield. 413-236-8888. www.barringtonstageco.org

TUESDAY

Look, up in the sky. . . Some folks will run, others will not, but everyone should look up to the sky for the Fireworks Spectacular. Following 5K and 10K races and family activities, Patriot Place hosts fireworks accompanied by a score you can hear at 88.3 FM or www.power883.org. July 3 at 9 p.m. (6 p.m. races). Free. Patriot Place, 2 Patriot Place, Foxborough. 508-203-2100.
www.patriot-place.com