The Shape of Things at The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck
2025-06-29 12:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-03 12:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-04 12:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-05 12:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-06 12:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck, 6 Wonson Street, Gloucester, M, 01930, United States
Juried by Adria Arch
Opening Reception: Sunday, June 8, 2025, 5pm-7pm
Gallery Hours: Thursday-Sunday, 12pm-5pm
The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck, Gloucester
The Shape of Things, juried by Adria Arch, features 17 artists from the greater Boston region: Mary Bablitch, Steven Cabral, Cyrille Conan, Monica DeSalvo, Carin Doben, Barbe Ennis, Bette Frank Leahy, Roberta Nigro Hall, Nancy Harrod, L.Marie Lamarche, Ellen Liner, David McCoy, Laura Menucci, Kimberly Quint, Allison Tanenhaus, Amantha Tsaros, and Leslie Zelamsky. The 47 pieces in the exhibition include paintings, mixed media, sculpture and video, all of which utilize the fundamental design element of shape as a defining component of the work.
Lecture: The Shape of Abstraction: Tracing a Visual Revolution, Wednesday, June 25, 7pm
Join Boston artist and educator Adria Arch for a dynamic visual presentation tracing the evolution of abstract art. From early pioneers like Hilma af Klint and Kandinsky to contemporary innovators, Arch’s talk explores how abstraction broke from tradition to express deeper emotional and intellectual ideas. Special focus is given to women artists whose contributions have often been overlooked. Discover how today’s artists continue to push the boundaries of this ever-evolving visual language.
This lecture is offered in conjunction with The Shape of Things, on view at The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck, June 5 – July 13, 2025.
Feature image: Monica DeSalvo, Acceleration; Leslie Zelamsky, Le Point de Departure; Roberta Nigro Hall, Ruin in Bloom; Allison Tanenhaus, Colobara

Nature Immersion & Dreamscapes in Ropes Mansion Garden
2025-06-29 15:00 - 17:00 | MA
Know before you go
In-person event
Location: Ropes Mansion Garden, 318 Essex St, Salem
$5 members; $10 nonmembers
Slow down, unplug and awaken your senses on a guided nature immersion in the Ropes Mansion Garden. The program will begin with a facilitated journey through the senses, inviting rest and wandering. Then, explore the colors and shapes you observe in the garden through watercolor “dreamscapes.” All the prompts, ways of sharing and participating are optional and open to interpretation. Art supplies will be provided.
Note: We will be sitting on the ground for a portion of this program. Please feel free to bring a mat, towel or pillow. We recommend bringing sunscreen and a closed container of water.

Cape Ann Shakespeare Troupe presents One Act Wonders
2025-06-29 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-06-30 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-07-01 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-07-02 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-07-03 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-07-04 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-07-05 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-07-06 19:30 - 21:30 and 1 more date | 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.

Step Aboard History: FREE Deck Tours of the Schooner Adventure
2025-06-30 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-01 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-04 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-05 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-07 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-08 10:00 - 16:00 | The Schooner Adventure, 23 Harbor Loop, Gloucester, M, 01930, United States
Climb aboard the Schooner Adventure and step back in time! Our guided deck tours offer a unique opportunity to explore one of Gloucester’s most treasured maritime landmarks. Originally launched in 1926 as a working fishing schooner, Adventure has been lovingly restored and is now a floating museum dedicated to preserving the rich legacy of New England’s fishing heritage.
On your tour, you’ll walk the very decks where dorymen once hauled in their catch, learn about life at sea in the 1920s, and hear the incredible story of how this National Historic Landmark was saved from decay. Knowledgeable and passionate docents—many of whom have sailed Adventure themselves—will bring her stories to life, from the golden age of sail to her current role as an ambassador for maritime history and education.
Whether you’re a maritime buff, a curious traveler, or a family looking for a fun and educational outing, a deck tour of the Schooner Adventure is a hands-on experience you won’t forget. Come feel the salt air, ring the ship’s bell, take a picture at the helm, and discover how this proud vessel continues to inspire new generations.
Tours start at the end of the Harriet Webster Pier.

Story-Time & Craft Wednesday
2025-07-02 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

THE GLASS MENAGERIE by Tennessee Williams
2025-07-02 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-07-03 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 Healing of Art
2025-07-03 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-07-04 16:00 - 19:00 | MA
A new show presented at the Cove Gallery on 37 Rocky Neck Ave, Gloucester, The “Healing of Art” reflects the four realms the artists explore in this exhibition: physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual. They work in a wide range of media and approaches including paint, sculpture materials, mixed media, and encaustic. Their intention is to connect us together, to harness the reparative power of making and viewing art.

Fireworks Cruise in Gloucester Harbor aboard the Wejack
2025-07-03 20:00 - 22:30 | Cape Ann Cruises, 63 ROGERS STREET, Gloucester, M, 01930, United States
Event Description:
Looking for an unforgettable way to celebrate Independence Day? Hop aboard the legendary WEJACK for the 3rd of July fireworks cruise! Cruise around Gloucester Harbor’s scenic waterfront and savor the breathtaking views as the sun sets and anticipation builds. Watch the night sky come alive with vibrant bursts of color, and best yet, you’ll have front-row seats to a mesmerizing fireworks spectacle. We offer the perfect blend of relaxation and excitement, with spacious decks for mingling, a fully stocked bar, and a friendly crew to ensure your comfort. Don’t miss this opportunity to create magical memories while celebrating Independence Day. Book your fireworks cruise today!
Return times are approximate
Limited Seating
MORE INFO FROM CAPE ANN CRUISES
Full Bar
No Smoking/No Vaping
Arrive Early
The boat leaves promptly; please plan your trip accordingly. If you’re coming from out of town, we recommend planning to arrive in Gloucester 30-45 minutes prior to be safe and find parking. Boarding begins 15 minutes prior to departure time.
About Cape Ann Cruises
Experience Gloucester Harbor aboard the Legendary Wejack Yacht.
Events by Boat. Wedding Parties, Corporate Outings, Celebrations. Full Bar & Catering. Live Music. Private Charters up to 46 Passengers. Fishing Charters. Public Cruises. Book to Reserve Your Date!
Finding the Dock/Wejack Yacht
Cape Ann Cruises’ Wejack yacht is docked next to the Gloucester House Restaurant, 63 Rogers Street, Gloucester, MA. Facing the Gloucester House Restaurant (from 63 Rogers Street), we’re docked on the right side of the Gloucester House.
Parking
Onsite Public Parking
Commuter Rail Accessible From Boston’s North Station
The Cape Ann Cruises dock is only 1/2 mile from the Gloucester Commuter Rail Station outbound from North Station. So this show is accessible to all Boston folks who want to enjoy the beautiful train ride along the North Shore.
What to Wear
Consider comfortable and practical shoes and a warm layer just in case, as the temperatures can be much more relaxed on the water.

Children's Witch Hat Decorating at The Hawthorne Hotel
2025-07-05 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.

Yoga and Meditation in the Galleries at PEM
2025-07-06 09:00 - 11:00 | Peabody Essex Museum, East India Square, 161 Essex Street, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
Know before you go
In-person event
Location: East India Marine Hall
Members $5; nonmembers $10
Advance tickets are required; space is limited.
Please note that this session will begin with meditation, followed by yoga.
This class is designed to be accessible to all ages and abilities. No prior experience with yoga or meditation is necessary – all are welcome! Limited seating will be available in the gallery during meditation.
Sealed water is permitted in the gallery during yoga and meditation.
We recommend that you wear comfortable clothing and silence your phone or devices for this program to get the most out of this mindfulness practice.
Join us for a morning of yoga and meditation! Deepen your breath and take in the serenity of the historic East India Marine Hall during a yoga class led by Soul City Yoga. Then, stick around for a special guided mindfulness session in the gallery from 10:15–10:45 am.
About the Gallery
East India Marine Hall was built using local Cape Ann granite in 1824-25 by the architect Thomas Waldron Sumner. It was the headquarters for the East India Marine Society, PEM’s founding organization. This group of 22 sea captains and traders sailed all over the world from Salem and started the oldest collecting museum in America in 1799. East India Marine Hall is the historical and physical heart of the museum; over time, added gallery spaces have surrounded it. Recently restored to its original elegance, the building is a National Historic Landmark.
East India Marine Hall currently houses nine carved ship’s figureheads that are juxtaposed with amplified music and sea ballads as a part of Scottish artist Susan Philipsz’s exhibition If I With You Would Go. Philipsz uses sound to heighten awareness of space, emotion and memory. Her choice of a song about a young woman lured away to sea is a mythical and cautionary echo of the mercantile and maritime history embodied in this historic hall.
Observing art can induce a “flow state” of mindfulness and activate the same part of the brain that more traditional mindfulness practices, like meditation and yoga, do. Join us on the first Sunday morning of every month (second Sundays for holiday weekends) in a guided practice of “mindful looking.” Come be still, relax and connect more deeply with artworks from PEM’s collection.

Newburyport Art offers Documentary Sketching with Yetti Frenkel
2025-07-08 08:00 - 17:00 | Newburyport Art Association, 65 Water St, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
Documentary Sketching with Yetti Frenkel
Four Tuesdays, July 8, – 29 10:00am–1:00pm | Meet at NAA
$225 for NAA members / $275 non-members
This class will sketch as a group, picking a new location each week. Possible locations include the Tannery, the courthouse, the waterfront, a local coffeehouse, pub, or park. The idea is to increase our powers of observation and quickly capture the essence of a scene. People who want to improve their drawing or be “in the moment” intensely will enjoy this class. Students will be encouraged to find a topic that excites them and to create a documentary series. This class will be held on July 8, July 15, July 22, July 29.
