North of Boston

Cape Ann Shakespeare Troupe presents One Act Wonders
2026-03-13 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-03-14 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-03-15 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-03-16 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-03-17 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-03-18 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-03-19 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-03-20 19:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York) and 7 more dates | Gloucester Stage, 267 East Main St., Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Cape Ann Shakespeare Troupe presents “One-Act Wonders”, a program of four modern one-act plays exploring boundaries, loyalties, and the absurdities of life. The program will run for four performances only, at Gloucester Stage Theater, April 17th (7:30pm) 18th (7:30pm), and 19th (3pm + 7:30pm). Tickets are $28.

Rocky Neck Art Colony Presents March Music Month
2026-03-15 15:30 - 17:30, 2026-03-22 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-28 17:00 - 18:00 | MA
Rocky Neck Art Colony is pleased to announce the inaugural March Music Month, a new pilot program at the Cultural Center at Rocky Neck, featuring a series of live musical performances (and workshop) co-presented by the Cape Ann Guitar Society.
This new series is part of a broader effort to invite new and more diverse audiences to Rocky Neck. Music is a powerful, accessible art form, and these performances and educational workshops offer both longtime supporters and first-time visitors to experience the Cultural Center at Rocky Neck in a new way.
The dynamic programming line-up includes:
Sunday, March 15, 3:30-5:30pm | Jason Ji on Fingerstyle Guitar Concert
Sunday, March 22, 3-5pm | Steve Lacey on Jazz Guitar Concert
Saturday, March 28, 5-6pm | Andrew Cohen on Blues Guitar Workshop
Saturday, March 28, 7:30pm | Andrew Cohen on Blues Guitar Concert
Pick your dates and buy tickets today! For performance schedules, tickets, or more information, click here.

THE GLASS MENAGERIE by Tennessee Williams
2026-03-18 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-03-19 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-03-25 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-03-26 19:30 - 21:30 | Gloucester Stage Company, East Main Street 267, Gloucester, M, 01930, United States
Through Tom’s cinematic eyes, his family’s life isn’t the dream he imagined. In a rundown St. Louis apartment the matriarch, Amanda Wingfield, is desperately clinging to a past of parties and endless callers. Her adult children, Tom and Laura, become victims of her delusions as she pushes for Tom to provide for the struggling family and Laura to find a husband. The two seek solace in ways of escaping their mother and their own misery until a visit from a gentleman caller presents the possibility of new opportunities.
Renowned playwright Tennessee Williams opens the 2025 Season with this classic drama, directed by Doug Lockwood. Running from June 5 to 28, all performances are at Gloucester Stage’s Theater 267 East Main Street, Gloucester. Showtimes are Wednesdays & Thursdays at 7:30pm, Fridays & Saturdays at 8:00pm, and matinees Saturdays & Sunday at 3:00pm.

The American Revolution: A story of the War in 28 Paintings
2026-03-19 12:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-26 12:00 - 20:00 | Cabot House, 117 Cabot Street, Beverly, MA, 01915, United States
1776 was more than a turning point; it marked the birth of a new world order. A bold line was drawn as ordinary people made extraordinary decisions, declaring independence from the most powerful empire on earth. Driven by youthful fire, they believed in the promise of liberty more than they feared the cost of pursuing it.
Historic Beverly proudly presents The American Revolution: A story of the War in 28 Paintings, a once-in-a-lifetime exhibition of artworks commissioned to illustrate Senator Henry Cabot Lodge Sr.’s landmark book.
These paintings are featured in Ken Burns’ upcoming documentary The American Revolution. The exhibit will be on display at the Cabot House from September 6, 2025 to July 4, 2026. Tickets are free and open to the public

GOING VIRAL by Katie Oberlander presented by Katie Oberlander
2026-03-20 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-03-21 13:00 - 15:00 | Gloucester Stage Company, East Main Street 267, Gloucester, M, 01930, United States
Going Viral is a fast-paced, funny, and surprisingly heartfelt play set at the ultimate influencer convention, ViralCon, where creators, superfans, and branded products collide. As livestreams, fan challenges, and brand deals swirl around them, a group of teens must decide what really matters: fame, followers, or friendship. When one rising star is tempted to trade authenticity for instant popularity, the pressure to “go viral” threatens to turn the entire event upside down. Packed with humor, relatable characters, and timely commentary on internet culture, Going Viral explores the cost of chasing trends, and the courage it takes to stay true to yourself.
Join Harborlight Montessori for this fun family play Friday March 20th at 7pm and Saturday March 21st at 1pm at The Natti-Willsky Performance Center: Home of Gloucester Stage Company, 267 E Main Street, Gloucester MA. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children under 18 y/o. Reserved Seating.
Harborlight Experience weeks are hands-on, Montessori learning opportunities and an opportunity for students to research questions, think critically, communicate effectively, work collaboratively, and master core academic content. By moving beyond the walls of the classroom to local institutions and landscapes of the North Shore students gain new, more in-depth ways to investigate, understand and learn. Gloucester Stage is a proud education partner.

Newburyport Art offers Trace Monotype with Chris Robinson
2026-03-21 09:00 - 12:00 | Newburyport Art Association, 65 Water St, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
Trace monotype is a way to free yourself from perfection. You may not feel confident in your drawing skills but this technique helps free you to explore mark making and textures. It can provide a starting point for collage, more drawing and layering. The fuzzy lines, smudges and accidents can surprise you leading to new approaches and letting go of “ I can’t draw or be an artist”
In this workshop you will learn how to do this process at home using non toxic inks and soap/water cleanup. NO press is required.

Shrek the Musical KIDS presented by Beeman Memorial Elementary
2026-03-26 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-27 18:00 - 19:00 | Gloucester Stage Company, East Main Street 267, Gloucester, M, 01930, United States
Beauty is in the eye of the ogre in Shrek The Musical KIDS, based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film and fantastic Broadway musical. It’s a “big bright beautiful world” as everyone’s favorite ogre, Shrek, leads a cast of fairytale misfits on an adventure to rescue a princess and find true acceptance. Part romance and part twisted fairy tale, Shrek KIDS is an irreverently fun show with a powerful message for the whole family.
Once upon a time, in a far away swamp, there lived an ogre named Shrek. One day, Shrek finds his swamp invaded by banished fairytale misfits who have been cast off by Lord Farquaad, a tiny terror with big ambitions. When Shrek sets off with a wisecracking donkey to confront Farquaad, he’s handed a task — if he rescues feisty princess Fiona, his swamp will be righted. Shrek tries to win Fiona’s love and vanquish Lord Farquaad, but a fairytale wouldn’t be complete without a few twists and turns along the way.
With abundant opportunities for imaginative sets and costumes, and a host of over-the-top roles for an expandable cast, there’s a part for everyone in this dazzling adventure story.
Shrek KIDS plays Thursday, March 26 and Friday, March 27 at 7:00pm. Runtime 30 minutes, no intermission. All performances at the Natti-Willsky Performance Center: Home of Gloucester Stage Company at 267 E Main Street, Gloucester, MA 01930. Perfect for families with children ages 6+.

Newburyport offering Lino Block Printing with Susan Stranc
2026-03-28 11:00 - 16:00 | Newburyport Art Association, 65 Water St, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
Lino Block Printing with Susan Stranc
Saturday, March 28th, 11:00am-4:00pm | Meet @ Newburyport Art, walk to Susan’s studio (2 blocks away)
$95 for NAA members / $125 non-members
Relief Block Printing Workshop: In this one-day introductory printmaking workshop, participants will have free choice of working with their own simple motif designs to carve into Soft Kut printing blocks. This rubber type of block is easier to carve and is a good alternative to the harder relief materials such as battleship linoleum. Studio time will be spent designing and transferring the drawing to the block, instruction to the care and use of carving tools, how to register block for the inking and printing of block on paper. Water based inks will be used.
