North of Boston

THE GLASS MENAGERIE by Tennessee Williams
2026-01-22 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-01-28 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-01-29 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-02-04 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-02-05 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-02-11 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-02-12 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-02-18 19:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York) and 7 more dates | 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.

5th Annual Gloucester's So Salty Event
2026-01-24 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-25 10:00 - 16:00 | M
Join us in celebrating the fish city’s recognizably salty character with the 5th Annual Gloucester’s So Salty, a festival sponsored by the Cape Ann Museum in partnership with Discover Gloucester.

This annual event brings over 2,000 people to the downtown area each January to shop at local stores, enjoy family friendly activities, visit the Museum, and find each of the ice sculptures sponsored by local cultural institutions and businesses.
Gloucester’s So Salty will take place on Saturday, January 24 and Sunday, January 25, 2026 from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm!

Free and open to the public. More information coming soon!

Cupid's Cabaret
2026-02-13 19:00 - 20:00 | Gloucester Stage Company, East Main Street 267, Gloucester, M, 01930, United States
Celebrate Valentine’s Day early this year at Gloucester Stage with host Paul Melendy (GSC’s The Garbologists) and featuring special guest performers.
Love is in the air this February as Gloucester Stage hosts a Valentine’s Day themed cabaret performance with a night full of romantic jives and classic ballads! Join us to celebrate the holiday with Gloucester Stage, your community, and the artists that have inspire us. Come be serenaded by our award-winning soloists and mingle with your friends and neighbors over light hor’devours!
One Night Only: February 13th at 7:00pm
The Natti-Willsky Performance Center: Home of Gloucester Stage Company at 267 E Main St. Gloucester, MA
Tickets are reserved seating and price of admission includes open bar and refreshments with post-show fundraiser.

Kids' Free Week: Self-Guided Tours
2026-02-16 09:00 - 15:30, 2026-02-17 09:00 - 15:30, 2026-02-18 09:00 - 15:30, 2026-02-19 09:00 - 15:30, 2026-02-20 09:00 - 15:30 | Hammond Castle Museum, 80 Hesperus Avenue, Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Discover, Explore, and Learn at Hammond Castle Museum this February School Vacation Week!
Let your child’s imagination soar and join us as we welcome school-age children to explore the home and innovative legacy of one of America’s most prolific inventors, John Hays Hammond Jr. Dive into the world of science, technology, and creativity with self-guided tours that allow visitors to move through the Museum’s galleries at their own pace.
Please note: There are no tour admissions on the morning of Friday, February 20th, as we will be hosting an Arms & Armor program presented by our Curatorial Director, John Leysath.
Little ones can embark on an animal-themed adventure designed to keep them engaged throughout the Museum. Older kids will love engaging with our digital panel featuring original games inspired by Hammond and his contemporaries’ groundbreaking innovations, such as ‘Frequency Hoppers’, which brings history and science to life in a fun and interactive way. Let them experiment with sound in the whispering gallery, marvel at Hammond’s inventive spirit, and explore the Museum’s unique passages and rooms showcasing a blend of science, history, and art.
As a repeated Reader’s Choice Best of North Shore winner by Northshore Magazine and a TripAdvisor Traveler’s Choice award recipient for the last four consecutive years, you can trust that your visit will be an unforgettable experience. As a STEAM organization (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics), we also celebrate our role as a historic house museum and lapidarium, emphasizing works of stone and marble in ways that set us apart. This fusion of disciplines makes Hammond Castle Museum a true New England treasure.
Accessibility Note: Please be aware that at nearly a century old, the Hammond Castle Museum is not handicapped accessible due to many difficult and winding stairs on the campus and within the Museum.

Drunk Black History
2026-02-27 19:00 - 20:30 | The Rockwell, 255 Elm Street, Somerville, MA, 02144, United States
The critically acclaimed Drunk Black History show returns to Boston to close out Black History Month!
Comedian Brandon Collins (New York Comedy Festival) hosts this event where you’ll hear from comedians, writers, and experts who are skunked out of their mind trying to recap the biography of a historical Black figure or event that hasn’t gotten the mainstream love they deserved.
The upcoming show in honor of the 100th anniversary of Black History month will include appearances from Dorothy Whitfield (Comedy Network Boston), Courtney Reynolds (Pumkin Eater Podcast), and more!
Friday, February 27th
The Rockwell
255 Elm Street, Somerville, MA 02144
Doors open at 6:15pm
Show at 7pm
Advance tickets are available at https://therockwell.org/calendar/drunk-black-history-2/
★★★★ “One of our favorite comedy shows out there” —TimeOut NY
★★★★ “Drink some cocktails while you get an education… at this popular show!” —The Infatuation
★★★★ “Keeping our food and drinks down was hard because of all the laughing…” —1202 Magazine
★★★★ “A hilariously high history lesson!” —AMNY

Fashioning for Freedom: Layers of Liberty
2026-02-28 19:00 - 22:30 | Hamilton Hall, 9 Chestnut Street, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
Join History Alive and Hamilton Hall for a celebratory, historical runway of Black creativity and activism. Discover the stories of abolitionists, artists, and entrepreneurs (including members of the Remond family, Anna Douglass, Charlotte Forten and Edmonia Lewis) who helped shape American history. Explore the ways that these creative and talented historical figures “fashioned” their own unique expressions of freedom. All tickets include light refreshments during intermission.
Purchase a front-row seat or sponsor the event to attend an exclusive post-performance salon with the actors!

Profoundly Vulnerable: The Story of Four Witchcraft Accusations
2026-03-05 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-05 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual, MA, United States
Join us on March 5th for our first virtual lecture of 2026, “Profoundly Vulnerable: The Story of Four Witchcraft Accusations,” presented in celebration of the 39th annual Women’s History Month.
There were many reasons why a woman in seventeenth-century New England might be accused of witchcraft, but those who were alone, poor, and, perhaps, quarrelsome were in particular danger. We will focus on four women targeted during the Salem witch trials. Rachel Clinton, Sarah Good, Margaret Scott, and Ann Dolliver each had promising beginnings in the New World but, through no fault of their own, found themselves in desperate circumstances.
This free virtual program will be hosted on Thursday March 5th at 6:00 pm ET. Registration is required for this event.

Nick of Time: Miranda Russell Sings Bonnie Raitt
2026-03-06 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-03-07 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-03-08 15:00 - 17:00 | Gloucester Stage, 267 East Main St., Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
North Shore audiences pack the house for Miranda Russell at Gloucester Stage Company. Experience her phenomenal interpretation of the soulful sounds of Bonnie Raitt, joined by a world-class nine-piece backing band.
Russell will perform a spellbinding selection of music spanning Raitt’s remarkable 50-year career. The setlist thoughtfully blends radio hits and deep cuts, featuring beloved fan favorites like “Angel From Montgomery” and “I Can’t Make You Love Me.” Miranda brings her signature passion and vocal agility to each song, ensuring an evening that will leave audiences both rapt and enraptured.
Learn more about Miranda by visiting mirandarussell.com.
Performing from March 6th to the 8th, all performances are at The Natti-Willsky Performance Center, Home of Gloucester Stage Company, 267 East Main Street, Gloucester. Showtimes are Friday & Saturday at 7:00pm and Sunday at 3:00pm. Tickets can be purchased online or by calling the box office at 978-281-4433.
