North of Boston

Drunk Black History
2026-02-27 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | 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!

THE GLASS MENAGERIE by Tennessee Williams
2026-03-04 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-03-05 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-03-11 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-03-12 19:30 - 21:30, 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 and 4 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.

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.

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, 2026-03-28 19:30 - 20:30 | Massachusetts
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.

William Shakespeare's RICHARD III presented by Cape Ann Shakespeare Troupe
2026-04-09 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-04-10 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-04-11 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-04-12 15:00 - 17:30 | Gloucester Stage Company, East Main Street 267, Gloucester, M, 01930, United States
Shakespeare introduces one of his most notorious villains in Richard III. Richard, the deformed youngest brother of the newly crowned King Edward, vows to his audience to “prove himself a villain.” Armed with unparalleled skills of persuasion and deceit, he murders and manipulates his way to the English throne. A strangely lovable villain, Richard easily wins his audience over, leaving us to question who we are truly rooting for. However, a kingdom built on lies and ruthless ambition is destined to crumble. Richard entrances the audience with his wit, cunning manipulation of language, and vicious determination—qualities that once won his audience, ultimately lead to his rapid downfall.
Performing from April 9th-12th and 16th-19th, all performances are at The Natti-Willsky Performance Center, Home of Gloucester Stage Company, 267 East Main Street, Gloucester. Showtimes are Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sundays at 3:00pm. Tickets can be purchased online or by calling the box office at 978-281-4433.

Cape Ann Shakespeare Troupe presents RICHARD III
2026-04-09 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-04-10 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-04-11 19:30 - 22:00 | Gloucester Stage Company, East Main Street 267, Gloucester, M, 01930, United States
