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SUMMARY:Peach & Sunflower Festival
DESCRIPTION:Cider Hill Farm is celebrating all things sunshine\, flowers and peaches on August 8-9 and August 15-16! The multi-weekend event features cut-your-own farmhouse bouquets\, free live music\, local makers\, hard cider bar\, activities\, hayrides\, tastings\, food trucks\, peach treats\, sunflower walk\, and pick-your-own peaches. **RSVP & Tickets** RSVP now and buy PYO tix when they open closer to event time! We open online PYO tickets approx. 48 hours in advance of each weekend. But you may purchase picking tickets when you arrive on the farm\, too!
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/peach-sunflower-festival-2/2026-08-09/
LOCATION:Cider Hill Farm\, 45 Fern Avenue\, Amesbury\, M\, 01913\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agricultural,Culinary/Tastings,Fair/Festival,Family,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T110000
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SUMMARY:Vintage Base Ball
DESCRIPTION:It’s Base Ball\, 1864 style at Spencer Peirce Little Farm! These fun\, historically accurate games feature underhand pitching without gloves. A ball bounced once and caught is an out! Snacks\, baseballs\, and cards are available for purchase. Come and see for yourself how “America’s favorite pastime” was played in the 1860s. The teams competing are based on actual nineteenth-century baseball clubs from New England. \nThe Essex Base Ball Organization is a nonprofit “vintage base ball” group that plays the game as it was played in the 1860s. They are based out of Newbury\, Massachusetts\, and have four teams. They teach the history of baseball through games and demonstrations\, offering youth clinics and lectures on baseball history at historical societies\, libraries\, and other civic organizations. \nSee HNE website for first pitch times; triple headers start at 11 AM\, doubles at noon.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/vintage-base-ball-2/2026-08-09/
LOCATION:Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm\, 5 Littles Lane\, Newbury\, M\, 01951\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Historical,Member Events,Sporting Events
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SUMMARY:Marblehead Free Days at the North Shore Children's Museum!
DESCRIPTION:Marblehead residents can enjoy free admission to the North Shore Children’s Museum on August 8-9 and August 15-16! \nWith the generous support of Marblehead Cultural Council and Mass Cultural Council\, we are excited to offer free admission days for Marblehead Residents. Tickets may be reserved online in advance or in person. Get your tickets at nschildrensmuseum.org/visit/buy-tickets/ \nGuests must be prepared to show proof of Marblehead residency at the door. \n**Tickets are available on a first-come\, first-serve basis while supplies last \nDates:\nSaturday\, August 8: 9am-12pm\, 12pm-2pm\, & 2pm-4pm\nSunday\, August 9: 12pm-2pm & 2pm-4pm\nSaturday\, August 15: 9am-12pm\, 12pm-2pm\, & 2pm-4pm\nSunday\, August 16: 12pm-2pm & 2pm-4pm
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/marblehead-free-days-at-the-north-shore-childrens-museum/2026-08-09/
LOCATION:North Shore Children’s Museum\, 10 Main Street\, Peabody\, M\, 01960\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Family,School Vacation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T133000
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SUMMARY:Windhover Center for the Performing Arts presents Quarry Dance 2026
DESCRIPTION:Art meets nature at this special free event! Join us as New York City-based Alison Cook Beatty Dance performs a site-specific dance sure to inspire wonder. \nQuarry Dance is Windhover’s signature summer project\, the vision of Windhover’s founder\, the late Ina Hahn. Her vision marries the art of modern dance with the pristine landscapes of the quarries on Cape Ann. Utilizing the natural amphitheaters of these quarries opens up a world where art and nature can co-mingle. \nThree performances offered: \nFriday\, August 7 from 1:30-3:30pm \nSaturday\, August 8 from 10:30am-12:30 pm \nSunday\, August 9 from 1:30-3:30pm \nTimes include shuttle service to and from Windhover. \nThis year’s Quarry Dance will take place at a private quarry in Lanesville. A shuttle will transport you from the Windhover parking lot to the performance and return you afterward. No parking is available at the performance site. Shuttle service from Windhover runs from 1:30-1:50pm on Friday and Sunday and 10:30-10:50am on Saturday. Please arrive at the Windhover Parking lot located near 247 Granite Street (by the Windhover sign). \nQuarry Dance admission (including shuttle service) is FREE. No advance RSVP required. Donations are most welcome! \nIn the event of rain\, Quarry Dance is subject to cancellation. Please check our website for updates or call 978-546-3611 where a pre-recorded message will state if the quarry dance is cancelled due to rain. \nOur thanks to the Rockport and Gloucester Cultural Councils for their support of Quarry Dance 2026.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/windhover-center-for-the-performing-arts-presents-quarry-dance-2026/2026-08-09/
LOCATION:Windhover Center for the Performing Arts\, 257R Granite St\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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SUMMARY:Marblehead Art Association Solo Exhibits Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Discover inspiring artworks at Marblehead Arts Association’s Opening Reception on Sunday August 9 in these Solo Exhibits by Juried Artists – Lucia Balinbin\, Annette Sykes\, Jessica Murdock\, Christen Mailler\, and Richard Honan\, as well as “The Spirit of ‘76” themed Artist Members exhibit. Admission is free and complimentary refreshments will be served\, with opportunities to view the exhibits and meet the artists. \nThis show includes abstract work by Balinbin using acrylics\, collage and graphite in “Unbound Abstractions”. Sykes uses pastel\, watercolor\, and oil to tell stories of “Antique Hunting with Bob”. In “Expression of Gravity”\, Murdock explores the human form in pastels and chalk\, and Mailler deconstructs water\, light and land in “Shorelines”\, while Honan creates intricate pieces with gifts from the sea in “Driftwood Art”. \n“The Spirit of ‘76” is a special exhibit celebrating this country’s 250th anniversary. Channeling the 1876 classic painting by Archibald Willard\, this curated collection of artwork by MAA Artist Members broadly explores themes such as patriotism\, resilience and legacy in various art forms. \nThese exhibits run thru Saturday September 19 and galleries are open Wednesday to Sunday 12-5pm. Donations gratefully received.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/marblehead-art-association-solo-exhibits-opening-reception/
LOCATION:Marblehead Arts Association\, 8 Hooper Street\, Marblehead\, M\, 01945\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts
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SUMMARY:Ray Chen\, violin Chelsea Wang\, piano
DESCRIPTION:Violinist Ray Chen redefines the classical artist for the 21st century\, combining extraordinary musicianship with global digital reach. A major international soloist and prizewinner\, Chen connects millions worldwide through performances marked by virtuosity\, warmth\, and a deep commitment to engaging new audiences. \nPROGRAM\nMOZART: Violin Sonata in B-flat Major\, K. 454\nGRIEG: Violin Sonata No. 3 in C minor\, Op. 45\nIntermission\nJ.S. BACH: Preludio – Loure – Gavotte en Rondeau from Partita No. 3 in E Major\, BWV 1006\nSARASATE: Playera\, Op. 23 No. 1\nSARASATE: Carmen Fantasy\, Op. 25 \n“Ray Chen can do pretty much anything he wants on the violin.” — The Washington Post \nChelsea Wang\, piano\nPraised by The New York Times as an “excellent young pianist\,” Chelsea Wang has appeared as a soloist and chamber musician across North America\, Europe\, and Asia\, performing at venues including Carnegie Hall\, the Kennedy Center\, and the Isabella Stewart Gardner. \nA prizewinner in numerous international competitions\, she made her orchestral debut at age six and has since performed with orchestras including the Fort Worth Symphony and Des Moines Symphony. \nAn active chamber musician\, Wang has appeared with the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center and at festivals such as Music@Menlo\, Ravinia\, and Music Academy of the West. A graduate of the Curtis Institute of Music\, she studied with Meng-Chieh Liu and Ignat Solzhenitsyn and received the Sergei Rachmaninoff Award. She also holds degrees from Peabody Conservatory and is currently pursuing a doctorate at Northwestern University.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/ray-chen-violin-chelsea-wang-piano/
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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SUMMARY:Birdseye Rooftop Live Music Access
DESCRIPTION:Bringing live music every Sunday-Thursday on the Birdseye Rooftop at Beauport Hotel with craft cocktails and unbeatable views. \nElevate your weeknight above Gloucester Harbor. Join us on the Birdseye Rooftop for live music by Dis N Dat Band\, handcrafted cocktails\, and golden hour views stretching from the working waterfront to downtown Gloucester\, all paired with relaxed rooftop vibes and a sunset soundtrack to carry you into the evening. Slip into the pool or unwind in the hot tub as the sun sets and the evening settles in. This is your midweek moment\, six stories above it all. \nRooftop Evening Pass begins at 6:00PM. Swimsuits encouraged. \nThis event is 21+ adults only. General Admission starts at $20 and does not include food and beverage. *Complimentary to hotel guests \nTickets are non-refundable. Events are rain or shine unless the rooftop closes due to inclement weather. Any closure decisions are made by Beauport management at 2:00PM the day of the event; guests will be notified by email.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/birdseye-rooftop-live-music-access/2026-08-09/
LOCATION:Beauport Hotel Gloucester\, 55 Commercial Street\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
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