Hammond Castle Museum
From stick figure doodlers to first-rate talents, join us for a seaside, En Plein Air sketch class with Sue Wheeler of Arts Abound in Magnolia. All skill levels are welcome!...
The Bookstore of Gloucester
We are excited to welcome North Shore author Elizabeth Winthrop to The Bookstore on Thursday August 6th from 6:30pm-8pm! She’ll be discussing & signing copies of her new novel CONVICTION. Books can be found at The Bookstore before & during the event. No registration is required!
Shalin Liu Performance Center
The latest album from Neal Francis, Return To Zero, emerged from the kind of visionary fever dream that only the most masterful and inventive artists are capable of bringing to...
Hammond Castle Museum
Wingmasters’ Birds of Prey returns to the Hammond Castle Museum! Falconry is the sport of hunting with a trained bird of prey. It is also the demanding art of training...
Gloucester Stage Company
You know Mark Rothko’s artwork; now witness a pivotal moment in his career in this exclusive staged reading of John Logan’s Tony Award-winning play RED at Gloucester Stage. Directed by internationally acclaimed theatre and opera director Kate Cherry, RED is set in Rothko’s studio in the late 1950’s as the artist grapples with a commission...
Main Street, Gloucester, MA 01930
Friday, August 7, 2026 5 PM Streets closed off to traffic & parking 6 PM: Balloon Artist at Center & Main 6 PM Music Stages Open (x3) 6:15 PM ALAKAZAM...
Shalin Liu Performance Center
Experience the raw power and soul of the blues with Larry McCray, a true Rust Belt blues shouter and fiery guitar slinger whose music hits straight from the heart. "'Blues Without You' is a career defining song, that could arguably rival 'The Thrill is Gone' or other Blues classics." — Blues Rock Review Born in...
Cider Hill Farm
Cider Hill Farm is celebrating all things sunshine, flowers and peaches on August 8-9 and August 15-16! The multi-weekend event features cut-your-own farmhouse bouquets, free live music, local makers, hard...
North Shore Children’s Museum
Marblehead residents can enjoy free admission to the North Shore Children’s Museum on August 8-9 and August 15-16! With the generous support of Marblehead Cultural Council and Mass Cultural Council,...
Beverly Common
Join us at Beverly Common for our first-ever Garden Party to celebrate our namesake, the Garden City! This family-friendly event will transform our Common into a living art space, and will feature live music all day, local art installations, food, entertainment, local makers, and a Champagne Chateau! Your finest garden party attire is encouraged. We...
Shalin Liu Performance Center
Pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet brings his celebrated elegance and interpretive insight to an all-French program featuring the music of Debussy and others. Renowned for his refined artistry and wide-ranging creative vision, Thibaudet offers performances of luminous color, nuance, and unmistakable style. Program DEBUSSY: Préludes, Book 1 Intermission DEBUSSY: Préludes, Book 2 “…every note he fashions is...
Fishermen’s Memorial Service The annual Fishermen’s Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, August 8th at 5:00 PM . This Service is to remember and honor all of those who have lost their lives in the long history of Gloucester’s fishing industry. The Service starts with a procession from the American Legion, down Middle Street...
