Cape Ann Shakespeare Troupe presents One Act Wonders
2026-03-31 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-04-01 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-04-02 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-04-03 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-04-04 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-04-05 19:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Gloucester Stage, 267 East Main St., Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Cape Ann Shakespeare Troupe presents “One-Act Wonders”, a program of four modern one-act plays exploring boundaries, loyalties, and the absurdities of life. The program will run for four performances only, at Gloucester Stage Theater, April 17th (7:30pm) 18th (7:30pm), and 19th (3pm + 7:30pm). Tickets are $28.

THE GLASS MENAGERIE by Tennessee Williams
2026-04-01 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-04-02 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-04-08 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-04-09 19:30 - 21:30 | 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.

The American Revolution: A story of the War in 28 Paintings
2026-04-02 12:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-09 12:00 - 20:00 | Cabot House, 117 Cabot Street, Beverly, MA, 01915, United States
1776 was more than a turning point; it marked the birth of a new world order. A bold line was drawn as ordinary people made extraordinary decisions, declaring independence from the most powerful empire on earth. Driven by youthful fire, they believed in the promise of liberty more than they feared the cost of pursuing it.
Historic Beverly proudly presents The American Revolution: A story of the War in 28 Paintings, a once-in-a-lifetime exhibition of artworks commissioned to illustrate Senator Henry Cabot Lodge Sr.’s landmark book.
These paintings are featured in Ken Burns’ upcoming documentary The American Revolution. The exhibit will be on display at the Cabot House from September 6, 2025 to July 4, 2026. Tickets are free and open to the public

Newburyport Art offering The Power of Art to Heal with Corrine McKeown
2026-04-02 18:30 - 20:30 | Newburyport Art Association, 65 Water St, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
The Power of Art to Heal with Corrine McKeown
Thursday, April 2nd, 6:30pm-8:30pm | Sargent Gallery (ground floor)
$10 for NAA members / $20 non-members
The Power of Art to Heal is a 30–40 minute talk followed by a guided conversation exploring how art supports emotional, mental, and physical healing. Together we will look at the growing field of Arts in Health, how creativity impacts the nervous system, and how artistic practices can help people navigate stress, illness, or life transitions. I will also share stories and reflections from my own work and experience and talk about my new book: Broken to Brilliant – The Art of Being Whole.

Newburyport's Road to Independence IV: American Rebels: Hancock, Quincy, Adams
2026-04-03 19:00 - 20:30 | St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Newburyport, 166 High Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
American Rebels: The Hancock, Adams, and Quincy Families Fanned the Flames of Revolution…in Newburyport and Beyond.
Newburyport’s Offin Boardman carried secret letters for John Adams, who argued court cases in Newburyport. The USS Hancock was built in Newburyport in 1776, and all three families were linked by ties of blood and friendship to this community. Join Nina Sankovitch, author of American Rebels: How the Hancock, Adams, and Quincy Families Fanned the Flames of Revolution to explore the the efforts of these leading New England families to foment support for the American Revolution in the decade leading up to the 1776 signing of the Declaration of Independence.
The fight for independence never would have succeeded if New Englanders, across class lines and from all backgrounds, had not joined the fight. John Hancock, John Adams, Abigail Adams, and Josiah Quincy were instrumental in bringing together disparate groups and igniting a shared ambition for liberty from English oppression. Using words (in speeches and letters) and actions (court cases, acts of civil disobedience, espionage, community outreach), they rallied colonists to betray their King and Parliament as a necessary and God-ordained duty to themselves, their neighbors, and their country. With the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the shared fight became a covenant, and the rights of life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness, the promise of independence. On the 250th anniversary of our nation, we celebrate that covenant, that promise, and the men and women who made it all possible.
Funded in part by the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism.

Flyway of Life Film Screening and Talk
2026-04-03 19:15 - 21:00 | Peabody Essex Museum, East India Square, 161 Essex Street, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
Experience a memorable evening of film, nature and storytelling with a special screening of Flyway of Life (2025).
This visually stunning documentary follows one of the world’s great natural phenomena — bird migration along the Atlantic Flyway — revealing the delicate connections between wildlife, landscapes and the forces that shape them. From tropical wetlands to northern wilderness, Flyway of Life is both a cinematic journey and a powerful reminder of what is at stake in a rapidly changing world.
Following the screening, join producer and filmmaker Tomas Koeck for an exclusive behind-the-scenes conversation. Koeck will share the extraordinary stories behind the film’s creation, including remote expeditions, rare wildlife encounters and the challenges of documenting migration across continents. This intimate talk offers the audience a rare look into the craft of conservation filmmaking and the human stories that unfold behind the camera.
The film is 1 hour and 11 minutes long.
This event is co-hosted by the Essex County Ornithological Club and made possible by a gift from Tim and Joanie Ingraham in memory of PEM Trustee Emeritus Dorothy (Dotty) Addams Brown.
About our collaborator
Tomas Koeck
Tomas Koeck is an award-winning filmmaker, Canon USA-backed photographer, speaker, presenter and expeditionist. In simpler terms, he’s a storyteller, an environmentalist and, most importantly, an optimist. He has been on assignment for National Geographic, Smithsonian Channel, PBS Nature and other outlets covering stories throughout North America and seeks to give a voice to wildlife through journalism, storytelling and advocacy.

Seasonal Saturday Tours!
2026-04-04 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-11 11:00 - 16:00 | Museum of Old Newbury, 98 High Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
Guided tours of the Museum of Old Newbury’s 1808 Federal-style home, offered Saturdays this winter. History comes alive on every floor!
NEW! Fall and Winter Guided Tours at the Museum of Old Newbury
Beginning in mid-October, 2025, the Museum of Old Newbury will open its doors for guided tours every Saturday. Tours begin on the hour from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (last tour departs at 3:00 p.m.). Please note: certain dates are excluded, and tours are weather permitting.
Step back in time as your knowledgeable guide leads you through two floors of our 1808 brick Federal-style home, where every room is filled with objects, stories, and memories of Old Newbury. Along the way, you’ll hear tales of the families who lived here, discover treasures from our collection, and gain new insight into the rich history of Newburyport and the surrounding area.
Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a longtime resident, this is your chance to experience the museum in a whole new way—through a carefully curated, guided experience designed to bring history to life.

Easter Brunch Buffet at the Hawthorne Hotel
2026-04-05 10:00 - 15:00 | Hawthorne Hotel, 18 Washington Sq. West, Salem, 01970, United States
Holidays at the Hawthorne have been a tradition for 100 years. You can count on delicious food, comfortable seating and a warm atmosphere. Whether you choose to indulge in our grand buffet during the day, or come in the evening for a special in our Tavern, let the Hawthorne help you welcome Spring. Reservations are now open for our Easter Sunday Brunch with seatings between 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Please call 978-825-4360 to reserve your table.

Latin Night! Learn Salsa
2026-04-07 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-04-09 18:30 - 19:30 | Larcom Theatre, 13 Wallis Street, Beverly, MA, 01915, United States
Get ready to spice up your dance moves at our Latin Night! Learn Salsa Dance Class Series!
TUESDAY & THURSDAY NIGHTS ——NEXT 6-WEEK SERIES STARTS APR 7 & 9!
Max 22 students per class. No Drop Ins or Single Classes.
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$114 for the 6-week series
TUESDAY NIGHTS: April 7 to May 12
THURSDAY NIGHTS: Apr 9 to May 14
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Join experienced dance instructors for Latin Night at the Larcom Theatre, where you’ll learn the vibrant rhythms of Salsa. Known for its passion and sensuality, salsa is a lively fusion of Latin American and Caribbean dance styles enjoyed around the world.
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BEGINNER 1A: Tuesdays, 6:30 PM Or Thursdays, 8:40 PM
This class is open to everyone! Whether you’re new to Salsa, have never tried it before, or are transitioning from On 1 to On 2 timing, this Beginner Class is perfect for you. The focus is on mastering basic dance steps, understanding salsa timing, building connections and frame, exploring partnering elements, and learning the basic moves for patterns, including left and right turns, and the cross-body lead. No previous experience is necessary.
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BEGINNER 1B: Tuesdays 7:40 Pm or Thursdays, 6:20 PM
This class builds directly on the Beginner 1A series and is ideal for dancers who have learned the fundamentals and are ready to gain confidence and consistency. There will also be a FOCUS on the ‘Leads’ for proper footwork and leading techniques, to become a better leader, needed to lead more advance moves in the future. You’ll continue developing On 2 timing, strengthen partner connection, and expand on basic patterns including turns and cross-body lead variations with proper techniques. The focus is on smoother transitions, musicality, and dancing with greater ease and control. Completion of the Beginner 1A class is required before enrolling in this class.
ADVANCED BEGINNER 1C: Thursdays (7:30)
This class is designed for dancers who already know the basics and are ready to refine and gain salsa skills. Participants must be comfortable dancing ON TIME with the ON2 Rhythm, and able to lead or follow left turns, right turns, and the cross-body lead. To enroll in this advanced class, you should have completed Beginner Class 1A & 1B or have equivalent formal training or experience. Please note: if you currently dance only On 1, you’ll need to start with the Beginner 1A class.
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No partner is required for any class.
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​​We extend a special invitation for ‘leads’ to join, as their participation will help ensure a robust presence of potential partner leads. ​
For questions about the class, email: donnie@thelarcom.org
LARCOM THEATRE, 13 Wallis St, Beverly MA

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 | 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 | Gloucester Stage Company, East Main Street 267, Gloucester, M, 01930, United States

Gloucester National Honors Art Society Students at Cove Gallery
2026-04-10 12:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-11 12:00 - 17:00 | Cove Gallery, 37 Rocky Neck Avenue, Gloucester, MA, 01930
Rocky Neck Art Colony presents a dynamic three-day pop-up exhibition showcasing original work by junior and senior artists from Gloucester High School’s National Art Honor Society, in collaboration with Cape Ann Art Haven. Now in its fourth year, the program highlights students who demonstrate exceptional artistic talent, leadership, and community engagement.
The exhibition features a diverse range of mediums and reflects the students’ commitment to using art as a tool for connection—through outreach projects such as global portrait initiatives, local mentorship, and community service. In addition to exhibiting their work, students gain valuable hands-on experience in professional gallery practices, from curation to sales.
This collaboration offers an inspiring platform for emerging artists, celebrating creativity while fostering the next generation of artistic voices and community leaders.
The public is warmly invited to visit the Pop-Up Art Show April 10-12, as well as an Opening Reception on Friday, April 10 from 4-6pm. Join us as we celebrate the creativity and dedication of Gloucester’s emerging artists.

The Underground Railroad in Essex County
2026-04-10 14:00 - 15:00 | Wenham Museum, 132 Main St., Route 1A, Wenham, MA, 01984, United States
Afternoon Enrichment for Adults:
The underground railroad in essex county
In the 19th century, a secret network helping those escaping slavery, known as the Underground Railroad, ran north along the coast from Boston through Lynn and Marblehead to Salem, where it split into three trails: One through Danvers, Andover, Lawrence, and across the New Hampshire line; another by way of Danvers, Georgetown, and Haverhill. The third route went through Beverly, where Dr. Ingalls Kittredge tirelessly managed the transportation of fugitives.
From Beverly, the freedom seekers were transported to the zealous anti-slavery workers in Ipswich, continuing to Newbury, Newburyport, West Newbury, and Amesbury, and then escorted into New Hampshire.
From 1831 to 1865, William Lloyd Garrison published The Liberator, which was dedicated to the immediate abolition of slavery. A native of Newburyport, he founded the influential American Anti-Slavery Society in 1833. Men’s and women’s anti-slavery societies formed in many of the towns of the North Shore, a hotbed of the anti-slavery movement.
Afternoon Enrichment Series • Included with general museum admission • Ages: Adults • Registration not required
About Gordon Harris:
Gordon Harris grew up in Mississippi and has lived in Massachusetts since graduating from Millsaps College in 1971. In Ipswich, he is the Town Historian, the coordinator of the Ipswich Visitor Center, a member of the Ipswich Historical Society, and is a former chair of the Ipswich Historical Commission. His websites, Historic Massachusetts, are viewed by several hundred thousand visitors to the sites each year.

Newburyport Art offers Intro to Spoon Carving with Eric Goodson
2026-04-11 09:00 - 16:00 | Newburyport Art Association, 65 Water St, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
Spoons are central tools in the human experience; they may very well be the first and last tools we use in this life. They also make great projects for beginner carvers, with their convex and concave surfaces and changing grain direction. In this course, students will learn about wood selection, grain orientation, spoon design and ergonomics, and a wide variety of special knife grips (for both slöjd and hook knives) that make carving fast, efficient, and safe. Attention will also be paid to stretches and massage that help relieve hand fatigue. Finally, students will also discuss finishing oils, paints, and decorative techniques like chip carving and kolrosing. Loaner tools will be available, though if students have their own carving tools, they should bring them. Slöjd knives (Mora 106, 120, and 164) will also be for sale. All students will receive a spoon template that they can take home to make more! No experience necessary, and as long as you can easily open a jar of spaghetti sauce, you have sufficient hand strength.

Salem as Muse: Collecting the Globe with George Schwartz
2026-04-11 13:00 - 15:00 | Peabody Essex Museum, East India Square, 161 Essex Street, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
In 2026, as part of the Salem 400+ initiative, PEM will present “Salem as Muse,” a series of talks that highlight works represented in PEM’s collection. These programs will explore a diverse range of subjects that connect to the unique history and character of Salem, Massachusetts. Join us for the launch of “Salem as Muse” with George Schwartz, Curator-at-Large, who will discuss his book Collecting the Globe.
As the oldest continually operating and collecting museum in the country, PEM has seen more than two centuries of evolution and innovation since its founding in 1799. Collecting the Globe offers a window into the early days of the museum: “To escape the ‘prosaic streets’ of Salem, Massachusetts, in the first half of the 19th century, local residents and travelers from across the United States and the globe came to the East India Marine Society Museum (1799–1876). Located on the town’s main thoroughfare, Essex Street, the museum transported individuals to another world…”
“It is unheard of to still have the original archival material, and the collection, and the permanent home for an early American institution,” says Schwartz. “You have to use the term ‘unique,’ because we are the only one.” A comprehensive history offering fresh perspectives on museums and how they helped shape our national identity, Collecting the Globe explores collecting, exhibiting and interpreting a diversity of international objects and art in early America. Schwartz, co-curator of the new installation in the East India Marine Society’s first permanent home, East India Marine Hall, aims to capture the dynamic history of one of the most important American museums during a pivotal time when Salem was a leading port and launching point for global trade.
Explore the hundreds of fascinating objects on view in East India Marine Hall before or after the talk.

Vernal Pool Party: Big Night Celebration!
2026-04-11 14:00 - 17:00 | Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, 87 Perkins Row, Topsfield, MA, 01983, United States
Each spring, on the first warm, rainy night, frogs and salamanders emerge and begin an extraordinary journey to the vernal pools where they breed.
Go on a one-hour guided walk where you’ll meet larger-than-life characters who bring the story of vernal pools to life—sharing fascinating facts, personal tales, and insights into this remarkable seasonal migration.
Continue the celebration in our festively decorated barn. Enjoy crafts and educational activities for kids, and up-close encounters with live amphibians and reptiles found right here on the sanctuary. The Vernal Pool Association staff and volunteers will be joining in on the fun in the Nature Center with vernal pool displays, critters from the vernal pool and educational craft activities.
Don’t miss this unforgettable experience of discovery, learning, and family-friendly fun as we celebrate the arrival of spring!
This program is appropriate for families with children under 12 years of age.
