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! This two-hour session includes a 30-minute beginner sketch lesson. All you need to bring is a sketchbook, pencils, a ruler, and an eraser. Please note:...
Gloucester, MA – Thursday nights come alive on Rocky Neck as Culture Splash returns for its sixth season, transforming Gloucester's historic waterfront into a vibrant celebration of art, music, creativity, and community. Running every Thursday evening from July 9 through August 27, Culture Splash invites residents and visitors alike to experience the Rocky Neck Cultural...
Beauport Hotel Gloucester
Bringing live music every Sunday-Thursday on the Birdseye Rooftop at Beauport Hotel with craft cocktails and unbeatable views. Elevate your weeknight above Gloucester Harbor. Join us on the Birdseye Rooftop for live music by Dis N Dat Band, handcrafted cocktails, and golden hour views stretching from the working waterfront to downtown Gloucester, all paired with...
Hammond Castle Museum
From John Hays Hammond Jr.’s attempts to communicate with supernatural entities using a Faraday Cage to Irene Fenton Hammond’s extensive astrological writings under a mysterious pen name, this 55-minute, fully-guided specialty tour sets the stage for a fun and informative seasonal experience unlike any other. The dramatic, Gothic-inspired architecture of the Museum and the twilight...
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 life. Amid a grueling tour schedule that found him playing nearly 400 shows from 2021 to 2024, the Chicago-based singer/songwriter/pianist immersed himself in creating a...
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 a predatory bird that is by nature wary of people to hunt cooperatively with a human partner. While the sport has a 4,000-year history, its...
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 at Hancock & Main 7:00 PM Cape Ann Dancers at Hancock & Main 8:00 PM ALAKAZAM at Hancock & Main Main Street, Downtown Gloucester comes...
Beauport Hotel Gloucester
Enjoy the weekend in style at Sunset Sessions. An evening of vibrant energy, coastal glamour, and unforgettable harbor front views at Beauport Hotel’s Birdseye Rooftop. Join us during our 10th year by the sea, every Friday and Saturday evening for a lively celebration featuring DJ entertainment from The 617 Event Group. Dance as the sun...
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...
Sophia Gordon Center for Creative and Performing Arts
Salem State theatre celebrates 50 years of theatrical excellence with its production of Stephen Sondheim's dark, witty and Tony Award-winning tale of love, murder and revenge. Sweeney Todd has become a bloody, worldwide success since being awarded eight Tony's, (including Best Musical), for its Broadway premiere. Stephen Sondheim's and Hugh Wheeler's (A Little Night Music,...
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...
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...
