North of Boston

Theatre at Castle Hill: Ada and the Engine
2025-03-07 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-03-08 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-03-09 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Castle Hill on the Crane Estate, Argilla Road 290, Ipswich, M, 01938, United States
Ada envisions a whole new world where art and information converge in this story of love, friendship, and the edgiest dreams of the future. The poignant drama follows Ada Byron Lovelace’s complicated relationships with Charles Babbage, her mother, and the memory of her poet father.

Coffee and Conversation at the Carlson Education Center
2025-03-13 10:30 - 11:30 | Cape Ann Museum Green, 13 Poplar Street, Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Carlson Education Center
CAM Green, 13 Poplar Street, Gloucester, MA
Free Program, Registration Required
Late 19th and early 20th centuries immigrants had limited opportunities, especially women and girls. The Saturday Evening Girls Club was founded to bring girls together for intellectual pursuits and companionship, and the Club developed the Paul Revere Pottery. The Arts and Crafts and Art Nouveau movements influenced the girls’ work, with the concepts that simple beauty should be a part of daily life and that there was little distinction between fine and applied art. Scores of girls became contributors to American life as a result. Join us for a presentation focusing on the influence of the Saturday Evening Girls Club and Paul Revere Pottery.
You are invited to join us Thursday 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 Education 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.
Photo Credit: Lili Shapiro (1894-1978), Goose Bowl, made for Paul Revere Pottery, 1910. Earthenware with glaze. Gift of Martin Whyte and Alice Hogan, 2015 [Acc. # 2015.31]

Coffee and Conversation at the Carlson Education Center
2025-03-20 10:30 - 11:30 | Cape Ann Museum Green, 13 Poplar Street, Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Thursday, March 20, 2025
10:30 a.m. -11:30 a.m.
Carlson Education Center, CAM Green
13 Poplar Street, Gloucester, MA
Free Program, Registration Required
For Women’s History Month, take an up-close look at sculpture by Katharine Lane Weems.
Katharine Lane Weems: Odds Were Against Me. Taking off from her memoir of this title, we will explore this determined female sculptor, the period in which she lived and her choices about making art. Her animal sculptures range in size from gigantic to hand-held. After the slide presentation we will examine one of her pieces in the CAM collection: Pelican, Bronze, c. 1940s.
You are invited to join us every Thursday 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 Education 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.
Postcards of select sculptures available in the Store at CAM Green.
Image Credit: Katharine Lane Weems (1899-1989). Pelican, Bronze, c. 1940’s. Collection of Cape Ann Museum. Gift Hilary Fairbanks Burton, 2016. [Accession # 2016.71]

Rocky Neck Art Colony present Portraits of Women, by Women
2025-03-22 12:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-23 12:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-24 12:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-25 12:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-26 12:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-27 12:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-28 12:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-29 12:00 - 17:00 and 1 more date | Hammond Castle Museum, 80 Hesperus Avenue, Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Rocky Neck Art Colony and Hammond Castle Museum are collaborating for a special exhibition, “Portraits of Women, by Women,” in honor of Women’s History Month. This exhibit features recent portraits by prominent women artists from the Rocky Neck Art Colony, including Elizabeth Bish, Janice Brand, Robin Colodzin, Susan Ellis, Elizabeth Gauthier, Janet Grover, Joyce Roessler, Amy Sudarsky, and Helen Tory. This inspiring show highlights the profound impact of portraiture in capturing the essence, strength, and diversity of women’s experiences.
In addition to contemporary works, the exhibition will feature a copy of Winslow Homer’s The Lookout – All’s Well painted by Irene Fenton Hammond, wife of John Hays Hammond Jr., who resided at Hammond Castle Museum until her passing in 1959 and was a member of the Rocky Neck Art Colony.
Also on display will be a painting by Natalie Hays Hammond, the accomplished artist, playwright, and sister of museum founder John Hays Hammond Jr. Her painting, Costume Designs, Series B, No. 3, Medieval Abbess, is on loan from the Hammond Museum & Japanese Stroll Garden in North Salem, NY, which Natalie founded in 1957.
This exhibit is open daily from Saturday, March 22 through Sunday, March 30 daily from 12:00pm to 5:00pm and the last entrance is at 4:15pm, with the exception on Sunday March 30 when the exhibit will host a closing reception from noon to 2:00pm during which time purchased painting may be picked up. Attendees will have access to the small interior rooms leading down to the Great Hall and the Great Hall. The Museum will be closed to tours.

Coffee and Conversation at the Carlson Education Center
2025-03-27 10:30 - 11:30 | Cape Ann Museum Green, 13 Poplar Street, Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Carlson Education Center, CAM Green
13 Poplar Street, Gloucester, MA
Free Program, Registration Required
For Women’s History Month, take an up-close look at sculpture by Katharine Lane Weems.
Katharine Lane Weems: Odds Were Against Me. Taking off from her memoir of this title, we will explore this determined female sculptor, the period in which she lived and her choices about making art. Her animal sculptures range in size from gigantic to hand-held. After the slide presentation we will examine one of her pieces in the CAM collection: Pelican, Bronze, c. 1940s.
You are invited to join us every Thursday 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 Education 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.
Postcards of select sculptures available in the Store at CAM Green.
Image Credit: Katharine Lane Weems (1899-1989). Pelican, Bronze, c. 1940’s. Collection of Cape Ann Museum. Gift Hilary Fairbanks Burton, 2016. [Accession # 2016.71]

DenCITY Soulcase & Open Mic
2025-04-07 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-05 08:00 - 17:00 | Neal Rantoul Vault Theatre, Exchange Street 25, Lynn, M, 01901, United States
🎤 DENCITY Soulcase + Open Mic
Step into a space where creativity flows freely and community thrives. DENCITY brings you an evening of authentic artistic expression, smooth vibes, and genuine connection at the historic Neal Rantoul Vault Theatre in Lynn’s Central Square.
📍 WHEN: Every 1st and 3rd Sunday
🕖 TIME: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
💫 FREE ADMISSION
Whether you’re a poet, musician, storyteller, or dancer, DENCITY welcomes all artists to share their craft in our judgment-free zone. Each performer gets a 5-minute spotlight, chosen randomly from our “Lighthouse” to keep the energy spontaneous and fresh.
🎵 VIBE WITH US:
Spoken Word & Poetry
R&B & Neo-Soul
Live Music & Dance
Storytelling & More
✨ EVENING HIGHLIGHTS:
Soul Writers Workshop
Featured Performer
Professional Photography Available
Vendor Marketplace
Community Resources
Sober, Inclusive Space
📍 LOCATION: Neal Rantoul Vault Theatre 25 Exchange Street, Lynn, MA
Easy parking
Near MBTA/Commuter Rail
Fully accessible venue
Produced by Michelle La Poetica, DENCITY isn’t just an open mic—it’s a movement celebrating diversity, creativity, and community connection. Come early to secure your performance slot and stay for the phenomenal vibes!
📱 CONTACT: Michelle La Poetica (662) 799-1916 DencityVibes@gmail.com

Jacob Jolliff
2025-04-11 20:00 - 21:30 | Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
After wowing audiences as part of Béla Fleck’s band in 2022 and then with his band in 2023, mandolinist Jacob Jolliff returns to Rockport. A former member of two massively popular progressive bluegrass bands, Joy Kills Sorrow and the Yonder Mountain String Band, Jolliff remains one of the country’s premier contemporary mandolinists.
“Mandolin wizard” –Portland Press

NEC Honors Ensemble Showcase
2025-04-12 11:00 - 12:30 | Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
Come hear talented, developing artists from the New England Conservatory’s Honors program. This concert features a wide range of music, including a piano quartet, vocal jazz quintet and woodwind quintet!
Free, Reservations Encouraged
“NEC is more that just a school, it’s an epiphany.”- NEC student

Walking Tour: Hopper’s Houses Downtown
2025-04-18 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-05-03 10:30 - 12:00 | Cape Ann Museum, 27 Pleasant Street, Gloucester, 01930, United States
Cape Ann Museum Courtyard, Downtown Campus
27 Pleasant St, Gloucester, MA, 01930
$10 for CAM Members, $20 for non-members
Registration Required
Explore the area surrounding the Museum on this walk past select Gloucester houses made famous by American realist painter Edward Hopper (1882-1967). Hopper is known to have painted in Gloucester on five separate occasions in the first decades of the 20th century. His paintings from this period capture the local landscape and architecture in a loosely rendered, light–filled style and are considered by many to be some of his finest works.
Stroll with a CAM Docent for about 1 1/2 hours as you loop around downtown Gloucester.
Where to Meet?
Though the Downtown Campus is currently closed for renovations until the spring of 2026, the tour will gather at the courtyard attached to the Museum on 27 Pleasant Street. Tours are light rain or shine.
Photo Credit: CAM docent leading walking tour rain or shine, CAM staff photo.

Member Program – C.B. Fisk: An Offsite Tour
2025-04-24 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-05-08 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-05-15 10:30 - 11:30 | CB Fisk, Inc, 21 Kondelin Rd, Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Meet at C.B. Fisk, Inc. in Gloucester, MA 01930
Special to CAM Members Only
Registration is Required as space is limited.
Led by C.B. Fisk staff, tour the 25,000 square foot workshop and meet the team! From the dedicated lumber space to the fabrication of aluminum and the model room for the making of scale models, you will be impressed by the sights and sounds of C.B. Fisk. The tour takes approximately 1 hour. This tour is available through the Cape Ann Museum.
Location information will be supplied upon registration.
Not a member? Join today at capeannmuseum.org/membership!
Photo Credit: Opus 150, designed by C.B. Fisk in 2018 for Christ Church Episcopal, Philadelphia, PA. Photo by Dana Sigall. Photo courtesy of C.B. Fisk.

Coffee and Conversations at the Carlson Education Center: Margaret Fitzhugh Browne
2025-05-01 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-05-08 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.
Join us for a deep dive into the life and work of artist, Margaret Fitzhugh Browne, Emily “Bonnie” Browne, The Artist’s Sister. Known mainly as a portraitist, Browne was commissioned to paint the portraits of such turn-of-the-century luminaries as Henry Ford, John Hayes Hammond Sr., Howard Blackburn and King Alfonso of Spain. Here we find Margaret Fitzhugh Browne turning her attention to a more conventional subject, her sister Bonnie.
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: Margaret Fitzhugh Browne (1884–1972), Emily “Bonnie” Browne, The Artist’s Sister, c. late 1920s, oil on canvas. Collection of the Cape Ann Museum, Gloucester, MA. Gift of the Gershon Benjamin Foundation, 2009 [2009.1].

Flourishing Blooms with C.B. Fisk, Homage to Cape Ann Blossoms
2025-05-03 10:00 - 17:00 | Cape Ann Museum Green, 13 Poplar Street, Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Saturday, May 3, 2025
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 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
Reservations Required
All are welcome to enjoy a scaled back version of the beloved Cape Ann Blossoms – this year offered free and open to the public for one day only due to the renovations at the downtown campus. Floral arrangements will draw inspiration from the exhibition on view, Breath of Life – C.B. Fisk, Designers & Builders of Pipe Organs. The exhibition will focus on a selection of Fisk’s projects using scale models, photographs, and carvings providing floral artists with a multitude of options for their floral response. This is for one day only and CAM will not be hosting a Preview Party this year.
* The Cape Ann Museum would like to extend its gratitude to all of the volunteer florists who make this event possible!
Cape Ann Garden Club – Stevie Neal
Danvers Garden Club – Nancy Walke
Essex County Horticulture Organization (ECHO) – John Archer
Generous Gardners – Susan Chen
Gordon Florist and Greenhouse – Cindy Gordon
Helios Floral – Keelia Otten
Luna Moss – Amy Sadler
Newburyport Horticultural Society – Brittany Verville
Rockport Garden Club – Eileen Saunders + Kerry O’Donnell
Sage Floral Studio – Gina Russo + Beth Genovese
Image: Mary Magna Maletskos (1918-1993), Peony, 1964, linoleum block print, ink on linen. Collection of the Cape Ann Museum, Gloucester, MA.

Walking Tour: Harbor Views
2025-05-09 10:30 - 12:00 | Cape Ann Museum, 27 Pleasant Street, Gloucester, 01930, United States
Friday, May 9, 2025
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Cape Ann Museum Courtyard, Downtown Campus
27 Pleasant St, Gloucester, MA, 01930
$10 for CAM Members, $20 for non-members
Registration Required
Delve into the 19th century on this tour through the neighborhoods and waterfront areas that inspired the artwork of native son Fitz Henry Lane (1804-1865). Learn how Lane rose from modest beginnings in the pre-Civil War era to worldwide recognition as a marine painter and why, even today, numerous artists journey to Cape Ann to find inspiration in its light and beauty.
Stroll with a CAM Docent for about 1 1/2 hours as you loop around downtown Gloucester.
Where to Meet?
Though the Downtown Campus is currently closed for renovations until the spring of 2026, the tour will gather at the courtyard attached to the Museum on 27 Pleasant Street. Tours are light rain or shine.
Photo Credit: CAM docent leading walking tour rain or shine, CAM staff photo.

Walking Tour: Ed & Jo Hoppers’ Houses
2025-05-10 10:30 - 12:00 | Cape Ann Museum, 27 Pleasant Street, Gloucester, 01930, United States
Cape Ann Museum Courtyard, Downtown Campus
27 Pleasant St, Gloucester, MA, 01930
$10 for CAM Members, $20 for non-members
Registration Required
Explore the specific sites in the area of Gloucester known as Portuguese Hill depicted by renowned American realist painter Edward Hopper (1882-1967). Hopper is known to have painted in Gloucester on five separate occasions in the first decades of the 20th century. His paintings from this period capture the local landscape and architecture in a loosely rendered, light-filled style and are considered by many to be some of his finest works. Also included are watercolors painted by Josephine Nivison Hopper (1883-1968), Hopper’s wife and artist in her own right, whose work gained recognition long before her future husband’s success. Learn how this hillside neighborhood that the Hoppers travelled together inspired their artwork, as well as the role the area plays in Gloucester history.
If you have enjoyed one of our Hopper’s Houses Downtown tours, the Portuguese Hill tour takes you to another side of the city to see different views. It’s well worth the experience!
Stroll with a CAM Docent for about 1 1/2 hours towards Portuguese Hill and back to downtown Gloucester. This walking tour includes steep stairs and a length of the hill.
Where to Meet?
Though the Downtown Campus is currently closed for renovations until the spring of 2026, the tour will gather at the courtyard attached to the Museum on 27 Pleasant Street. Tours are light rain or shine.
Photo Credit: CAM docent leading walking tour rain or shine, CAM staff photo.

Coffee and Conversations at the Carlson Education Center: Portrait of a Fisherman
2025-05-15 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.
Come for a presentation about American Impressionist, Edward Potthast (1857-1927), and his painting, Portrait of a Fisherman. Potthast was a prominent figure in American Art, exhibiting at the National Academy of Design and the Paris Salon whose paintings are characterized by their use of light and color.
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: Edward Potthast (1857-1927), Portrait of a Fisherman. 1900, oil on canvas. Gift of Marietta E. Lynch, given in memory of Margaret Farrell Lynch, 1999. [1999.70.1].
