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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-2/2026-08-15/
LOCATION:Cider Hill Farm\, 45 Fern Avenue\, Amesbury\, M\, 01913\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agricultural,Culinary/Tastings,Fair/Festival,Family,Music
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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/2026-08-15/
LOCATION:North Shore Children’s Museum\, 10 Main Street\, Peabody\, M\, 01960\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Family,School Vacation
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SUMMARY:45th Annual Gloucester Waterfront Festival
DESCRIPTION:The historic Stage Fort Park along Gloucester Harbor will blossom into color and flavor for the 45th Annual Gloucester Waterfront Festival on Saturday\, August 15th and Sunday\, August 16th\, 2026. \nThis event features over 150 Booths of American made arts\, crafts\, foods and live music. Admission is free\, handicap accessible\, held rain or shine and friendly pets are welcome on leash at this seaside New England event. For more information visit: www.castleberryfairs.com\nNote: There is a fee to Park at beach parking. https://gloucester.blinkay.app/login \nThe Gloucester Waterfront Festival is Sponsored by Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/45th-annual-gloucester-waterfront-festival-2/2026-08-15/
LOCATION:Stage Fort Park\, 24 Hough Ave\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fair/Festival
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SUMMARY:45th Annual Gloucester Waterfront Festival
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate 45 years of handmade\, heritage\, and harbor views at the Gloucester Waterfront Festival! \nJoin us August 15 & 16 at historic Stage Fort Park for the 45th Annual Gloucester Waterfront Festival\, a beloved summer tradition set along the stunning Gloucester Harbor.\nOne of New England’s longest-running waterfront festivals\, this iconic event brings together an exceptional mix of American-made arts\, crafts\, specialty foods\, live entertainment\, and seaside fun — all in a spectacular coastal setting. \nWhat you’ll find:\n• Over 175 juried artisans featuring American-made arts\, crafts\, and specialty foods\n• A wide variety of handmade work including fine art\, woodworking\, jewelry\, leather goods\, coastal décor\, functional art\, gifts\, and more\n• An exciting blend of longtime festival favorites and new artisans to explore\n• An incredible selection of specialty foods\, sweet treats\, and classic festival fare \nMore than just shopping:\n• Live music throughout the weekend\n• Roaming pirates adding a little adventure along the waterfront\n• Saturday morning: Gloucester Rotary Club’s annual Pancake Breakfast (7:30am–11am)\n• Sunday morning: Antique automobile display hosted by the North Shore Car Club \nPet-friendly! Well-behaved\, leashed dogs are welcome\nRain or shine | Free admission\nPlease note: The City charges a fee for parking at the beach lot across the street. \nFestival Hours\nSaturday\, August 15: 9am – 6pm\nSunday\, August 16: 9am – 5pm \nLocation\nStage Fort Park\n24 Hough Avenue\nGloucester\, MA 01930 \nDirections & Parking\nTake Exit 53 off Route 128.\n• Limited free parking available along Stacy Boulevard and at Gloucester High School\n• Additional paid parking available at the beach lot across the street (city fee applies)\nFor more parking details\, please visit the City of Gloucester website. \nLearn more\, explore the exhibitor list\, and plan your visit at CastleberryFairs.com\nBring the family\, enjoy the harbor views\, and spend the weekend celebrating handmade at one of New England’s most cherished summer festivals
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/45th-annual-gloucester-waterfront-festival/
LOCATION:Stage Fort Park\, 24 Hough Ave\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
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SUMMARY:Grace Kelly
DESCRIPTION:Saxophonist\, singer\, and composer Grace Kelly has performed more than 1\,000 shows in 35 countries\, released 15 acclaimed albums\, and appeared at the Hollywood Bowl and on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. In this special concert\, she returns to her jazz roots with the virtuosity and flair that made her a DownBeat Critics Poll winner. \n“[A] jazz innovator… Making jazz young” — Billboard \nFor this performance\, Grace refocuses on her deep jazz foundation—swing\, groove\, and fearless improvisation—bringing the spotlight back to the traditions and mentors that shaped her sound. A multiple-time DownBeat “Rising Star” honoree\, she has shared the stage with jazz legends including Wynton Marsalis\, Dave Brubeck\, and Lee Konitz. Expect a vibrant\, high-energy evening of soulful saxophone\, expressive vocals\, and spontaneous musical conversation\, as Grace reconnects with her roots in one of her most personal and dynamic jazz performances yet. \nHappens on the following Dates:\nAug 15\, 2026\, 5:00pm to 6:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)\nAug 15\, 2026\, 8:00pm to 9:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/grace-kelly-3/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rockport Music":MAILTO:info@rockportmusic.org
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SUMMARY:Windhover Center for the Performing Arts Presents the Limón Dance Company
DESCRIPTION:Windhover Center for the Performing Arts presents the world-renowned Limón Dance Company on its outdoor stage in August. The storied Company will perform repertory favorites choreographed by company founder José Limón\, as well as a new work by Aszure Barton. This rare opportunity for North Shore audiences includes live musical accompaniment by violinist Scott Moore.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/windhover-center-for-the-performing-arts-presents-the-limon-dance-company/2026-08-15/
LOCATION:Windhover Center for the Performing Arts\, 257R Granite St\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance
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SUMMARY:Manchester Summer Chamber Music at the Barn at Crane Estate
DESCRIPTION:Manchester Summer Chamber Music (“MSCM”) celebrates its 15th season with four stunning programs and six performances of world class chamber music this summer between August 8-22. \nCombining the magic of warm summer nights with dynamic interpretations of chamber music gems and vibrant new music\, MSCM offers performances that welcome audiences of all backgrounds and ages. \nFounded in 2009 by Manchester native Sage Cole and Andover native Lorna Tsai\, MSCM is dedicated to sharing classical music of the highest caliber with the communities of the North Shore. Seventeen musicians from around the world will come together throughout August to create the joyful\, engaging concerts that audiences have come to expect from MSCM. \nAs the resident chamber music series of the Barn at the Crane Estate in Ipswich\, MA\, MSCM will present three Saturday night concerts. In addition\, MSCM will present its annual house concerts with pianist Dr. Ryo Yanagitani at the residence of Stephen and Isabella Bates in Manchester\, MA\, and will also perform the house concert program at Gathr Work in downtown Ipswich\, MA. \nAugust 8\, 7 PM: Treblemakers is the first of the three concerts at the Barn at the Crane Estate\, 290 Argilla Road\, Ipswich\, MA. The concert features two Four Seasons: Antonio Vivaldi’s magnum opus as well as Astor Piazzolla’s inventive tribute to Vivaldi. \nAugust 12 and 13\, 7 PM: Café Music will be performed at the residence of Stephen and Isabella Bates\, 2 Masconomo Street\, Manchester\, MA. Dr. Ryo Yanagitani will lead a narrative performance centering on Paul Schoenfield’s delightful Café Music. \nAugust 14\, 7 PM: Café Music will be presented at Gathr Work\, 42 Market Street\, Ipswich\, MA. \nAugust 15\, 7 PM: Red Sky is the second concert at the Barn at the Crane Estate\, 290 Argilla Road\, Ipswich\, MA. This evening of movements from beloved string quartets begins with the storm of Beethoven’s Serioso Quartet\, finds its way to calmer waters with the tranquility of Caroline Shaw’s “Orangery”\, and then heads back into the tempest of Mendelssohn’s String Quartet Op. 80. \nAugust 22\, 7 PM: Starry Night is the last concert of the season and the third concert at the Barn at the Crane Estate\, 290 Argilla Road\, Ipswich\, MA. A celebration of the beauty of late summer with music that wraps us in the warm\, nostalgic embrace of an August night\, Starry Night features the complete Brahms String Sextet No. 1 as well as movements from Borodin\, Schubert\, Mendelssohn\, and Paul Wiancko string quartets. \nBefore each concert at the Barn at Crane Estate\, audience members are invited to arrive early with a picnic and relax in the walled garden in front of the Barn. Please note that our liquor license permits only alcohol purchased from our vendor\, Harbor Tap Trailer\, while on the premises. \nAll concerts are $50 at the door and $45 in advance. Members of the Trustees pay $45 at any time for all Barn concerts. Tickets online and at the door are subject to availability; advance purchase is highly recommended as our venues have limited capacity. Youth under 18 are free at all three Barn at Crane Estate concerts. \nFor directions\, tickets\, and more information\, please visit: www.manchestersummerchambermusic.org or call (978) 312-2062.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/manchester-summer-chamber-music-at-the-barn-at-crane-estate-2/2026-08-15/
LOCATION:The Crane Estate\, 310 Argilla Road\, Ipswich\, MA\, 01938\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Manchester Summer Chamber Music at the Barn at Crane Estate":MAILTO:dalewpeak@gmail.com
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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-2/2026-08-15/
LOCATION:Beauport Hotel Gloucester\, 55 Commercial Street\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Gloucester Stage Company presents DALLOWAY: FIRST LOVE by Lindsay Joelle
DESCRIPTION:From the playwright behind last season’s The Garbologists comes an unlikely world premiere of feminine proportions. Clarissa Perry is a tree climbing\, combat boot wearing goth with no interest in entertaining the slew of suitors found by her money-strapped father. The pressure is on Clarissa to find a husband and save her family’s estate when she receives a visit from an unapologetic\, care-free suffragette who could convince Clarissa that she might want to forge a new path for herself. Experience a modern\, coming-of-age story in this stand-alone prequel to Virginia Woolf’s Mrs. Dalloway. \nWritten by Lindsay Joelle and directed by Rebecca Bradshawº\, this world premiere production runs August 13 to August 29. 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-company-presents-dalloway-first-love-by-lindsay-joelle/2026-08-15/
LOCATION:Gloucester Stage Company\, East Main Street 267\, Gloucester\, M\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Comedy,Cultural,Theatre
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