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SUMMARY:Black Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the 2026 Annual Historic Black Picnic. Full day of music and fun\, cookout kid games and tournaments.. DJs and live performances.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/black-picnic/
LOCATION:Salem Willows Bandstand\, 165 Fort Avenue\, Robert Hayes Band Stand at Salem Willows\, M\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Event,Cultural,Fair/Festival,Family,Historical,Music,Outdoor Recreation
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260718
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260719
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SUMMARY:11th Annual Military Service Day at Patton Homestead
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 Military Service Day celebrates its on July 18th from 10 am to 4 pm at the historic Patton Homestead in Hamilton\, MA. The 11th anniversary event is a free and family-friendly and will be held this year in conjunction with the nation’s observance of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution and the birthday of the United States Army.\nThe event features military exhibits\, military reenactors\, helicopters\, vintage military vehicles\, tributes to veterans and educational programming for families. The day promotes education and awareness of American military history while bringing the community together in celebration of service and sacrifice. Click here for more information: https://apgardnerposthamilton.org/military-day/
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/11th-annual-military-service-day-at-patton-homestead/
LOCATION:Patton Family Archives – Patton Homestead\, 650 Asbury Street\, Hamilton\, M\, 01982\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fair/Festival,Family,Historical,Photography
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T170000
DTSTAMP:20260504T173800Z
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SUMMARY:Blueberry & Flower Festival (July 18-19 & 25-26)
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for Cider Hill’s celebration of all things berries and blooms! The multi-weekend event will feature free live music\, hard cider bars\, family-friendly activities\, hayrides\, food truck\, blueberry treats\, pop-ups & cut-your-own flowers and berry picking. General admission is free. RSVP now and buy pick-your-own tickets upon arrival at the farm or online at www.ciderhill.com/tickets.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/blueberry-flower-festival-july-18-19-25-26/2026-07-18/
LOCATION:Cider Hill Farm\, 45 Fern Avenue\, Amesbury\, M\, 01913\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agricultural,Fair/Festival,Family
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cider Hill Farm":MAILTO:events@ciderhill.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T113000
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SUMMARY:En Plein Air Sketch Classes with Sue Wheeler
DESCRIPTION:From stick figure doodlers to first-rate talents\, join us for a seaside\, En Plein Air sketch class with Sue Wheeler of Arts Abound in Magnolia. All skill levels are welcome! This two-hour session includes a 30-minute beginner sketch lesson. All you need to bring is a sketchbook\, pencils\, a ruler\, and an eraser. Please note: watercolors\, pastels\, oils\, or acrylics are not permitted on the Museum grounds. \nAttendees who wish to tour the Hammond Castle Museum after this class are entitled to a 20% discount on a self-guided tour. Tour tickets may be purchased in the Museum Shop before 2:30 pm on the day of this class. \nClass Schedule:\nThursday Plein Air Sketch classes: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm.\nMay:14\nJune: 11\nJuly 23: (6 – 8 pm)\nAugust: 6\nSeptember: 10\nOctober: 8 \nSaturday En Plein Air Sketch classes: 9:30 am- 11:30 am.\nMay: 9\nJune: 20\nJuly:18\nAugust: 1\nSeptember: 5\nOctober: 3 \nAll classes are $25 each. Museum Member savings apply.\nWeather-dependent; classes may be canceled\, and reservations will be refunded if necessary. \nAbout Sue Wheeler:\nSue has a lifetime of making art through various mediums from delectable pastries to abstracts in pastels\, watercolor\, and acrylics. She enjoys using her creative flair in quilting and interior design as well. \nSue graduated from the University of Denver with a Bachelor’s in business with a focus on hospitality management and earned an associate’s degree from the Culinary Institute of America. Following her tenure as a pastry chef in New Hampshire\, Sue returned to school for a certificate in graphic design and put her talents to use as a designer in the book publishing and art publishing industries in Vermont. In early 2019\, Sue opened her own gallery and studio\, Arts Abound in Magnolia Village\, MA\, as an artistic haven for local artists. Through the gallery\, over 30 artists featured their creative works\, ranging from paintings\, hand-painted silk scarves\, silver jewelry\, and more. Sue also ran many workshops and classes featuring many of the artists. Often\, Sue would work late into the night\, painting in her Arts Abound studio. After closing the gallery in 2022\, Sue continued to offer the often sold-out painting classes\, taught by some of the Arts Abound artists. \nSue has studied under numerous artists to learn watercolor\, acrylic painting\, cold wax & oil\, and collage. Her goals for the Hammond Castle Museum sketch classes are to engage those who are new to the world of art and reinvigorate those who haven’t picked up a blank canvas or sketch pad in a long time. Sue’s philosophy on the creative process encourages you to be less concerned about the final product and instead to enjoy the journey of creativity and get lost in the moment. Once you find yourself in your work\, you may just be surprised!
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/en-plein-air-sketch-classes-with-sue-wheeler-5/
LOCATION:Hammond Castle Museum\, 80 Hesperus Avenue\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,class
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hammond Castle Museum":MAILTO:info@hammondcastle.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T110000
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SUMMARY:Newburyport’s Revolution: From High Street to the Waterfront
DESCRIPTION:Follow Newburyport’s road to revolution through merchant mansions\, taverns\, privateering\, shipmasters\, and Market Square. \nJoin noted author and historian Ghlee Woodworth for a walk from the 1808 Cushing House down State Street into the commercial and maritime heart of Newburyport. Hear how taverns\, merchant mansions\, privateering fortunes\, shipmasters\, and public spaces helped shape the city during the American Revolution. Along the way\, discover women’s roles in supporting the Revolution\, and explore Tristram and Ruth Dalton\, Patrick and Nathaniel Tracy\, the Wolfe Tavern\, the Marine Society\, and Market Square\, while tracing how later fires\, urban renewal\, and preservation reshaped the streets where Revolutionary Newburyport unfolded.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/newburyports-revolution-from-high-street-to-the-waterfront/
LOCATION:Museum of Old Newbury\, 98 High Street\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,Historical
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T203000
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SUMMARY:Blackburn Brew Fest 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Greater Cape Ann Chamber is pleased to announce the return of the Blackburn Brew Festival on Saturday\, July 18th (RAIN or SHINE) at Stage Fort Park! Over 20 breweries will be convening from Cape Ann\, the North Shore\, and across New England to showcase their best brews to attendees from far and wide. The event will also offer live music\, local food trucks and lawn games all while located at Gloucester’s historic waterfront park. \nThe event will also be supporting a good cause as a portion of the proceeds will support local non-profits through the Cape Ann Community Foundation\, an organization established by the Chamber to award grants for projects supporting educational\, social service\, recreational and economic initiatives throughout the Cape Ann Community. \nPLEASE NOTE: This event is 21+ \nFor breweries interested in participating\, please contact Sam Bevins at sam@capeannchamber.com. \nThe current list of sponsors is: \nGrowler\nDiscover Gloucester\nOcean Breeze Cultivators\nReverie 73\nRenewal by Andersen\nCape Ann Savings \nPint\nBankGloucester\nCape Ann Motor Inn \nFlight\nBurgin Platner Insurance\nCape Ann Lanes/Laneside Pub & Brewery \nIn Kind\nStreamography\nBrooks Gibson Company
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/blackburn-brew-fest-2026/
LOCATION:Stage Fort Park\, 24 Hough Ave\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culinary/Tastings,Fair/Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:michelle@capeannchamber.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T190000
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SUMMARY:Midsummer Night's Dream
DESCRIPTION:The North Shore Players\, a community theater in Danvers\, invites you to bring a blanket or chair to outdoor performances of Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” Performances are July 10\, in Danvers\, July 11\, 12 in Beverly\, and July 17\, 18\, 19 in Danvers. Tickets are $15-$20. Tickets\, locations\, driving directions and show times are at www.northshoreplayersma.org. The North Shore Players is a 501(c)3 non-profit\, and has been on the North Shore since 1957.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/midsummer-nights-dream/2026-07-18/
CATEGORIES:Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="North Shore Players":MAILTO:info@northshoreplayers.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T210000
DTSTAMP:20260717T175037Z
CREATED:20260717T174910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T175037Z
UID:10035951-1784401200-1784408400@northofboston.org
SUMMARY:As You Like it Live Performance at Windhover
DESCRIPTION:As You Like It\, a play by William Shakespeare\, directed & adapted by M. Graham Smith \nJuly 10–August 2\, 2026 \nWindhover Performing Arts Center\n257R Granite St\, Rockport\, MA 01966 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“Rosalind and her cousin escape into the forest and find Orlando\, Rosalind’s love. Disguised as a boy shepherd\, Rosalind has Orlando woo her under the guise of “curing” him of his love for Rosalind. Rosalind reveals she is a girl and marries Orlando during a group wedding at the end of the play.” \n– Shakespeare birthplace trust
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/as-you-like-it-live-performance-at-windhover/2026-07-18/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T220000
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UID:10034866-1784401200-1784412000@northofboston.org
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-2/2026-07-18/
LOCATION:Beauport Hotel Gloucester\, 55 Commercial Street\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T210000
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SUMMARY:Martin Sexton
DESCRIPTION:Martin Sexton tours in support of the 25th anniversary of Live Wide Open\, his critically acclaimed double-vinyl live album. The show features fan favorites alongside new material and surprise covers. From The Fillmore to Carnegie Hall\, Sexton has influenced a generation of artists\, with songs featured in Scrubs\, Parenthood\, Masters of Sex\, and numerous films—though it’s his incendiary live performances\, honest songwriting\, and powerful vocals that keep fans coming back for more. \n“Master of dynamics\, reducing a room to silence with his blustering baritone\, then teasing that silence with a fluttering falsetto.” —Acoustic Guitar
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/martin-sexton/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rockport Music":MAILTO:info@rockportmusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160402Z
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SUMMARY:Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
DESCRIPTION:Salem State theatre celebrates 50 years of theatrical excellence with its production of Stephen Sondheim’s dark\, witty and Tony Award-winning tale of love\, murder and revenge. \nSweeney Todd has become a bloody\, worldwide success since being awarded eight Tony’s\, (including Best Musical)\, for its Broadway premiere. Stephen Sondheim’s and Hugh Wheeler’s (A Little Night Music\, Pacific Overtures) tasty\, thrilling\, theatrical treat has simultaneously shocked\, awed and delighted audiences across the world. \nAn infamous tale\, Sweeney Todd\, an unjustly exiled barber\, returns to nineteenth century London\, seeking vengeance against the lecherous judge who framed him and ravaged his young wife. The road to revenge leads Todd to Mrs. Lovett\, a resourceful proprietress of a failing pie shop\, above which\, he opens a new barber practice. Mrs. Lovett’s luck sharply shifts when Todd’s thirst for blood inspires the integration of an ingredient into her meat pies that has the people of London lining up… and the carnage has only just begun!\nFOR MATURE AUDIENCES \nMusic and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim\nBook by Hugh Wheeler\nDirected by Peter Sampieri \nApril 17\, 7:30 pm\nApril 18\, 7:30 pm\nApril 19\, 2 pm\nApril 24\, 7:30 pm\nApril 25\, 7:30 pm\nApril 26\, 2 pm \nTICKETS\n$15 general/$10 seniors/free for all students with student ID and under 18. \nFriday\, April 24 is SALEM NIGHT. Free admission for Salem residents. This event takes place in our mainstage theater\, no advance reservation required.\nTickets are available at: https://salemstatetickets.universitytickets.com/w/ \nFor access and accommodation information\, visit https://www.salemstate.edu/access or email access@salemstate.edu.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/sweeney-todd-the-demon-barber-of-fleet-street/2026-07-18/
LOCATION:Sophia Gordon Center for Creative and Performing Arts\, 356 Lafayette Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Creative and Performing Arts at Salem State University":MAILTO:kgahagan@salemstate.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T220000
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SUMMARY:Zane Christopher & The Alchemists
DESCRIPTION:Zane Christopher & The Alchemists return to The Cut for the third time — this time in the heart of New England summer.\nAfter nearly two sold out shows\, fans asked for one thing: a summer night to sing along to Zane’s New England anthems. \nJoin Zane Christopher & The Alchemists on July 18 for a special hometown-style celebration featuring favorites like Road Song\, Bounce Babe\, and Young — plus songs from Zane’s debut album releasing that very week. \nExpect a night of indie rock\, Americana\, stories\, summer nostalgia\, and the kind of songs that feel like driving with the windows down on the North Shore. \nOne night only.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/zane-christopher-the-alchemists/
LOCATION:The Cut\, 177 Main Street
\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Cut":MAILTO:info@thecutlive.com
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