North of Boston

Cape Ann Shakespeare Troupe presents One Act Wonders
2025-05-23 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-05-24 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-05-25 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-05-26 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-05-27 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-05-28 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-05-29 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-05-30 19:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York) and 4 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.

Children's Witch Hat Decorating at The Hawthorne Hotel
2025-05-24 08:00 - 17:00 | Hawthorne Hotel, 18 Washington Sq. West, Salem, 01970, United States
Children’s Witch Hat Decorating at The Hawthorne Hotel
Activity Length: 30 minutes
Location: The Hawthorne Hotel 18 Washington Square West, Salem MA 01970 Second Floor, Pickman Room
Hosted By: This is a self-guided activity overseen by Good Witch Apprentices
Decorate a magical witch hat in the color of your choice with craft gems, stickers, ribbon, tulle and a charm.
Under age 4 may participate with the help of a supervising adult.
Ticket purchase only admits one (1) participating child.
Please note: Event ticket purchases are non-refundable at this time.

Newburyport Art presents "May Exhibits"
2025-05-24 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-25 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-27 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-28 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-29 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-30 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-31 11:00 - 17:00 | Newburyport Art Association, 65 Water St, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
Newburyport Art (NAA) presents three new exhibits on view at Newburyport Art. On view in the Sargent and Hartson Galleries is Paper Stories, featuring works by 84 artists. In the Hills Gallery is Light, Color… Action!, a featured artist exhibition by Adrienne Circelli-Silversmith. Lastly, in the Mural Gallery is Artist Spotlight Bill Balsam.
Paper Stories features 107 works on paper and works created out of paper. This show includes paper sculpture, watercolor, mixed media collage, pastel, printmaking and photography. Participating artists hail from across the east coast, and include work by NAA members and non-members. Visitors can expect to find themselves immersed in a wide range of subject matter, artistic techniques, and color palettes.
In the Hills Gallery, Light, Color….Action by Adrienne Circelli-Silversmith explores the nuances of light, shadow, and color. Adrienne writes, “in these still lifes I create dynamic compositions utilizing light and shadows on objects especially on vibrant color flowers. It is a cacophony of color that I hope brings joy to all that view it.” Adrienne’s exhibit features over 30 works from her exploration into this concept.
Artist Spotlight Bill Balsam is on view in the Mural Gallery, highlighting his photographs. Bill’s pieces include nature photography, landscape, coastal, and industrial. His show is on view from May 9th to May 22nd.
A joint reception will be held for Paper Stories and Light, Color, Action! On Saturday, May 10th from 4:00-6:00 PM.
The galleries are free and open to the public Tuesday through Saturday from 11:00am–5:00pm and Sunday from 1:00pm–5:00pm. Newburyport Art is closed on Mondays. The ground-floor Hills Gallery has an accessible entrance. More information, as well as an online gallery is available at newburyportart.org.
Founded in 1948, Newburyport Art is dedicated to promoting and exhibiting members’ work and to providing art education and access to the visual arts for the entire community.

Energy of Color | Exhibit at Cove Gallery
2025-05-24 12:00 - 19:00, 2025-05-29 12:00 - 19:00, 2025-05-30 12:00 - 19:00, 2025-05-31 12:00 - 19:00 | Cove Gallery, 37 Rocky Neck Avenue, Gloucester, MA, 01930
May 15 – June 8 | Curated by Nic Bannerman
Closing Reception: Sunday, June 8, 2pm-5pm
Gallery Hours: Sunday & Monday, 12pm-5pm; Thursday-Saturday, 12pm-7pm
“Color is more than a visual experience—it’s memory, mood, and moment.” Nic Bannerman, curator and painter
“Energy of Color” explores the profound relationship between artists and their environments. The distinct palettes of land, sea, and sky influence both conscious and instinctive artistic choices. The result is a body of work that pulses with life, emotion, and a deep sense of place. Experience a dynamic range of media, including painting, ceramics, and photography, all unified by their passionate engagement with color as a storytelling force.
This immersive and vibrant show features the work of North Shore artists who draw inspiration from the striking hues and natural beauty of Cape Ann and beyond. Whether rooted in the shimmering coastal light or influenced by far-flung travels, each piece in this exhibition offers a unique interpretation of color’s emotional and expressive power.
Exhibiting Artists: Nic Bannerman (Painter, Curator), Danette English (Ceramic Artist), Pia Juhl Nadel (Painter), Martin Sorger (Painter), and Jonathan Wilson (Photographer)

Story-Time & Craft Wednesday
2025-05-28 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-06-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Firehouse Center for the Arts, 1 Market Square, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
NEW PROGRAM ALERT!! Summer is the PERFECT time for outdoor story time and craft making! This BRAND NEW family event is an extension of our Newburyport Arts and Culture Shanties Program and will take place each Wednesday in the Pop Up Park on Merrimac Street – where the Shanties are currently located. Come join the fun this Wednesday and see what it’s all about!
Running each Wednesday until August 21st from 10 AM-12 PM
Free of charge, but donations are welcome

Music in the Gallery
2025-05-28 13:00 - 13:30 | Cape Ann Museum Green, 13 Poplar Street, Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Wednesdays, April 16 – June 25, 2025
1:00 p.m.- 1:30 p.m.
Janet & William Ellery James Center, CAM Green
13 Poplar Street, Gloucester, MA 01930
Free and open to the public.
Parking is first come, first served.
Join us Wednesdays, April – June in the James Center Gallery to enjoy music during your visit played by C.B. Fisk musicians on a continuo organ. For more information about C.B. Fisk please visit: www.cbfisk.com.
C.B. Fisk organists: Carl Klein, Tim McEwen, Ted Stoddard, Michael Kraft, Barbara Bruns, Mark Nelson, David Pike, along with Kathleen Adams. For biographies please visit: cbfisk.com
Image Credit: Opus 150, designed by C.B. Fisk in 2018 for Christ Church Episcopal, Philadelphia, PA. Photo courtesy of C.B. Fisk.

Coffee and Conversations at the Carlson Education Center: A Glimpse of Revolutionary Life
2025-05-29 10:30 - 11:30 | Cape Ann Museum Green, 13 Poplar Street, Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Carlson Education Center & Janet & William Ellery James Center
CAM Green, 13 Poplar Street, Gloucester, MA
CAM Members Free, Non-Members $5
Registration Required as space is limited.
Middle Street in Gloucester is the site of many early colonial homes with connections to the American Revolution. Come learn about these historical buildings and the stories of the people who built and lived in them.
Join us Thursdays for a unique experience. Led by a CAM docent, these deep dives into a single artwork or object from the Collection will begin with conversation, a short presentation and complimentary coffee at the Carlson Center, followed by a special trip to the James Center to view the object being discussed. No special knowledge needed! Just a curiosity to learn more in a small group setting and enjoy a unique experience.
Image Credit: 51 Middle Street. built for the Rev. Samuel Chandler. 1882. home of Edgar Merchant, clerk. From the Corliss & Ryan Photograph Collection of the Cape Ann Museum Library & Archives.

Outdoor Hard Cider Bar & Free Live Music Series at Cider Hill Farm
2025-05-31 11:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-01 11:00 - 16:00 | Cider Hill Farm, 45 Fern Avenue, Amesbury, M, 01913, United States
Every weekend at Cider Hill Farm farm brings FREE family-friendly live music on the main lawn from 12-3 pm and extended music on festival dates 11 am – 4 pm. Grab a drink from the Outdoor Hard Cider Bar 11 am – 4 pm on Saturdays and 12-4 pm on Sundays.
Food – Grab lunch at the food truck 11 am – 4 pm and snacks in the farm store 8 am – 6 pm. Guest food trucks and vendors pop-ups regularly.
Play – Parking, play areas and barnyard are always free and open 8 am – 6 pm daily. Bee observatory, chickens and goats arrive mid-May.
Weather – Music, food truck and hard cider bar are weather dependent. We make decisions 8 am on the day of in case weather shifts overnight. Check website at 8:30 am.
