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SUMMARY:A Reading of I Love You Because I Love You at PEM
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a reading of the book I Love You Because I Love You by Muợn Thị Văn\, illustrated by Jessica Love. \nDesigned for children (5 and under) and their caregivers\, PEM Pals aims to engage and excite all of the senses through books\, movement\, music\, art and hands-on activities. Held on the first Friday of the month at 10:30 am. Please join us again in September after our summer break. \nAbout our collaborators \nTeresa Inés Coelho\nTeresa Inés Coelho has years of experience as a performing arts educator. She holds a Music Education Degree from the University of Rio de Janeiro\, and is a graduate of the Berklee College of Music. Her passion lies in igniting a love for music in children and their families through music and movement classes using the research-based (and fun!) curriculum Music Together.® \nDillian McGahey\nDillian McGahey is an illustrator and arts educator\, whose own work tackles the complexities of being human through the lens of silly little creatures. He’s been teaching at PEM since 2020\, after completing two internships in the Art & Nature Center. Outside of the museum\, he spends his time helping kids develop their own stories and artwork to turn into original books.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/a-reading-of-i-love-you-because-i-love-you-at-pem/
LOCATION:Peabody Essex Museum\, East India Square\, 161 Essex Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
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SUMMARY:Queens at the Castle
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a night of glitz\, glam\, and fierce performances in a setting like no other! Join us for Queens at the Castle\, a high-energy\, laugh-out-loud evening hosted by one of Boston’s most iconic Queens and featuring three of the region’s top drag performers. \nMeet Your Host: Kris Knievil\nA beloved fixture of Boston’s drag scene since the late ’90s\, Kris Knievil returns to the Great Hall as our Host of the Night! Kriis is known for her buxom blonde allure and commanding stage presence. As the program director at Boston’s storied drag bar\, Jacques Cabaret\, Kris brings years of experience and charisma to the stage\, ensuring an evening of laughter and entertainment. bostonspiritmagazine.com \nFeaturing Performances By:\nAlana Thicc: Get ready for a performance that’s as bold and dynamic as her name suggests. Alana Thicc returns\, bringing energy\, sass\, and a whole lot of talent to the stage\, promising to captivate the audience with every move. \nChanel the Angel: A glamorous queen with a heart of gold\, Chanel the Angel returns to our stage\, combining vintage Hollywood elegance with modern flair. Her performances are a blend of powerhouse vocals and cheeky humor\, making her a standout in the cabaret scene. \nDoriann Blonch: A Puerto Rican-born drag diva based in Boston\, known as The Beauty Enchantment\, Doriann is making her Queens at the Castle debut! She is a prominent figure in the Boston scene at iconic parties like “Drag Me to Brunch” at Carrie Nation\,” “LatinX Wednesdays” at Legacy and RuPaul’s Drag Race viewing parties at Dani’s Queer Bar. \nThis event is strictly 21 & over. I.D. will be required upon admission. Two performances are available: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm & 8:30 pm – 10:00 pm. \nThere are three different ticketing options: General Admission\, Table of Four\, and Table of Six. \nGeneral Admission:\n$50 per guest\nDrinks will be available to purchase\nEnjoy admission to the performance \nTable of Four:\n$300 per table\nEnjoy a private table for up to four guests\nSignature cocktail drink tickets for you and each of your guests\nA curated platter will be waiting on your private table to enjoy at your leisure \nTable of Six:\n$450 per table\nEnjoy a private table for up to six guests\nA signature cocktail drink ticket for you and each of your guests\nA curated platter will be waiting on your private table to enjoy at your leisure
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/queens-at-the-castle/
LOCATION:Hammond Castle Museum\, 80 Hesperus Avenue\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
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SUMMARY:Sunset Sessions at the Birdseye Rooftop
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the weekend in style at Sunset Sessions. An evening of vibrant energy\, coastal glamour\, and unforgettable harbor front views at Beauport Hotel’s Birdseye Rooftop. \nJoin us during our 10th year by the sea\, every Friday and Saturday evening for a lively celebration featuring DJ entertainment from The 617 Event Group. Dance as the sun sets over Gloucester Harbor\, sip handcrafted cocktails\, and soak in the atmosphere high above the water. Feeling bold? Bring your suit and take a dip in the pool or hot tub. This event is for guests 21+. \nGeneral Admission starts at $30 and does not include food or beverage. \nVIP Premium Lounge Tables are $300 and include entry and premium seating for four. For a more elevated experience\, reserve one of our VIP Premium Lounge Tables on the Harbor View side of the rooftop. These exclusive tables include a bottle of Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label (inclusive of tax and gratuity)—perfect for toasting the night in style. \nTickets are non-refundable. This event is rain or shine unless the rooftop is closed due to inclement weather\, as determined by Beauport management by 2PM on the day of the event. Guests will be notified via email.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/sunset-sessions-at-the-birdseye-rooftop-2/2026-06-05/
LOCATION:Beauport Hotel Gloucester\, 55 Commercial Street\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:EVENT RESCHEDULED: Sunset Sessions: Pride Edition
DESCRIPTION:EVENT RESCHEDULED to Friday\, June 5th | 7:00PM–10:00PM (previously May 29th) \nRain date? More like a rainbow date! Nature gave us a rain check\, but we’re back and brighter than ever. \nTurn Pride all the way up to the rooftop. This is Pride at Birdseye—music turned up\, harbor lights glowing\, and vibes elevated. \nJoin us as we raise the Pride flag above Gloucester Harbor. Golden-hour skies\, waterfront views\, and a rooftop alive with color set the stage for a night of music\, dancing\, and celebration. The summer soundtrack is brought to you live by The 617 Event Group. Sip a crisp cocktail\, dip into the rooftop pool\, or unwind in the hot tub\, we’re bringing all the energy straight to the roof! \nA portion of ticket sales will benefit the Cape Ann Pride Coalition\, supporting and building community among LGBTQIA+ residents\, workers\, and allies across Cape Ann. \nGeneral Admission starts at $30 and does not include food or beverage. \nVIP Premium Lounge Tables are $300 and include entry\, premium seating for four\, and a bottle of Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label (inclusive of tax and gratuity). \nTickets are non-refundable. This event is rain or shine unless the rooftop is closed due to inclement weather\, as determined by Beauport management by 2PM on the day of the event. Guests will be notified via email.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/event-rescheduled-sunset-sessions-pride-edition/
LOCATION:Beauport Hotel Gloucester\, 55 Commercial Street\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
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SUMMARY:Gloucester Stage presents BAD BOOKS by Sharyn Rothstein
DESCRIPTION:When a concerned mother finds her son with an “inappropriate” book\, an attempt to reason with the local librarian erupts into an explosive\, town-wide confrontation. As tensions rise and consequences escalate\, we learn that these women have more that connects them than what meets the eye. Bad Books explores the first impressions and raucous debates that divide us while forcing audiences to consider what it really means to care for our children. \nSharyn Rothstein’s poignant drama opens the 2026 Season with cunning humor and heartfelt dialogue in this regional-premiere directed by M. Bevin O’Garaº. Running from June 4 to 27\, all performances are at the Natti-Willsky Performance Center – 267 East Main Street\, Gloucester. Showtimes are Wednesdays – Saturdays at 7:30pm\, with matinees Saturdays & Sunday at 2:00pm.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/gloucester-stage-presents-bad-books-by-sharyn-rothstein/2026-06-05/
LOCATION:Gloucester Stage Company\, East Main Street 267\, Gloucester\, M\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Comedy,Cultural,Theatre
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SUMMARY:Count Basie Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:In the history of Jazz music\, there is only one band leader that has the distinction of having his orchestra still performing sold out concerts all over the world\, with members personally chosen by him\, for over 40 years after his passing. Pianist and bandleader William James “Count” Basie was and still is an American institution that personifies the grandeur and excellence of Jazz. The Count Basie Orchestra\, today directed by Scotty Barnhart\, has won every respected jazz poll in the world at least once\, won 19 GRAMMY Awards\, performed for Kings\, Queens\, and other world Royalty\, appeared in several movies\, television shows\, at every major jazz festival and major concert hall in the world.\nThe most recent honors are a 2026 GRAMMY nomination of Best Large Jazz Ensemble for Basie Rocks and a 2024 GRAMMY Win of Best Large Jazz Ensemble for “Basie Swings the Blues”! Other honors include their 2022 GRAMMY Nomination for Live At Birdland\, a 2018 GRAMMY Nomination for All About That Basie\, which features special guests Stevie Wonder\, Jon Faddis\, and Take 6 among others\, and the 2018 Downbeat Readers Poll Award as the #1 Jazz Orchestra in the world. Their critically acclaimed release in 2015 of A Very Swingin’ Basie Christmas! is the very first holiday album in the 80-year history of the orchestra. Released on Concord Music\, it went to #1 on the Jazz charts and sold out on Amazon! Special guests include vocalists Johnny Mathis\, Ledisi\, our own Carmen Bradford and pianist Ellis Marsalis. A BBC TV produced documentary on Mr. Basie and the orchestra entitled Count Basie: Through His Own Eyes premiered on PBS in the US and UK in 2019 coinciding with the orchestra’s 85th Anniversary. It features interviews by Quincy Jones\, Scotty Barnhart\, Dee Askew\, John Williams\, and several other important members and associates of Mr. Basie and the orchestra.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/count-basie-orchestra/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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SUMMARY:The New York Neo-Futurists: The Infinite Wrench
DESCRIPTION:This show may include the use of flashing/strobing lights. It may also include adult themes\, humor\, language and content\, including alcohol use and partial nudity. \nPEM Presents is made possible by The Joseph and Robert Cornell Memorial Foundation. \nJoin the New York Neo-Futurists for an off-the-wall theater experience at PEM! Watch this experimental ensemble attempt to perform 30 short plays in one hour with The Infinite Wrench. \nEach play offers something different — something funny\, profound\, elegant\, disgusting\, topical\, irrelevant\, terrifying or musical. All are truthful and tackle the here-and-now\, inspired by the lived experiences of the performers. The Infinite Wrench is the Neo-Futurists’ ongoing and ever-changing attempt to shift the conventions of live performance and speak to audiences\, including people who feel “unreached or unmoved” by traditional theater. \nThe New York Neo-Futurists are a radically dynamic ensemble of multidisciplinary artists who write and perform original work rooted in the truth of their own lived experiences. They fuse elements of poetry\, game and performance art to create ever-changing theatre and other artistic experiments to respond to the world around us. \nPEM Presents seeks to surprise and delight audiences with world-class artistry in music\, theater\, dance\, film and more. This series allows audiences to learn about the artistic process and supports the development of artists with local\, regional\, national and global perspectives. PEM Presents further activates the museum as a global center for art\, culture and creativity with artist residencies\, live performances\, lecture series\, symposia and conferences. PEM Presents is a collaboration between Learning and Community Engagement and the Present Tense initiative. \nHappens on the following Dates:\nJun 5\, 2026\, 7:30pm to 9:00pm\nJun 6\, 2026\, 7:30pm to 9:00pm
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/the-new-york-neo-futurists-the-infinite-wrench/2026-06-05/
LOCATION:Peabody Essex Museum\, East India Square\, 161 Essex Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
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