North of Boston

Phillips Library Open House: Recent Acquisitions
2025-09-26 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Reading Room at the Phillips Library, 306 Newburyport Turnpike, Rowley, 01969, United States
Know before you go
In person event
Phillips Library Reading Room, 306 Newburyport Turnpike, Rowley, MA 01969
Free. No reservations needed, drop in anytime.
Join Phillips Library staff members for an informal, hands-on viewing of materials acquired during the past year. The wide variety of objects on display (manuscripts, pamphlets, photographs, maps, broadsides, ephemera, artists’ books and more!) will reflect the local and global scope of our collections. Visitors are welcome to handle the items on view, and there will be something of interest for everyone!
The program is part of the Trails and Sails event series hosted across the Essex National Heritage Area.

Step Aboard History: FREE Deck Tours of the Schooner Adventure
2025-09-26 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-23 10:00 - 16:00 | The Schooner Adventure, 23 Harbor Loop, Gloucester, M, 01930, United States
Climb aboard the Schooner Adventure and step back in time! Our guided deck tours offer a unique opportunity to explore one of Gloucester’s most treasured maritime landmarks. Originally launched in 1926 as a working fishing schooner, Adventure has been lovingly restored and is now a floating museum dedicated to preserving the rich legacy of New England’s fishing heritage.
On your tour, you’ll walk the very decks where dorymen once hauled in their catch, learn about life at sea in the 1920s, and hear the incredible story of how this National Historic Landmark was saved from decay. Knowledgeable and passionate docents—many of whom have sailed Adventure themselves—will bring her stories to life, from the golden age of sail to her current role as an ambassador for maritime history and education.
Whether you’re a maritime buff, a curious traveler, or a family looking for a fun and educational outing, a deck tour of the Schooner Adventure is a hands-on experience you won’t forget. Come feel the salt air, ring the ship’s bell, take a picture at the helm, and discover how this proud vessel continues to inspire new generations.
Tours start at the end of the Harriet Webster Pier.

Step Aboard History: FREE Deck Tours of the Schooner Adventure
2025-09-26 10:00 - 16:00 | Schooner Adventure, 23 Harbor Loop, Gloucester, M, 01931, United States

Drop-in Fun for Little Learners
2025-09-26 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-09-25 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-09-24 10:00 - 10:30 | Wenham Museum, 132 Main St., Route 1A, Wenham, MA, 01984, United States
Join us for Mornings at the Museum—a fun, enriching way for little ones and their caregivers to start the day! Each session features a free drop-in program designed especially for children under 5.
We rotate weekly activities across these topics:
🧵 Hands-On History & Play: Step into the past with interactive play inspired by real museum objects.
🎨 Arts & Making: Hands-on crafts, open-ended projects, and sensory art activities.
🎵 Movement & Music: Sing, dance, and play your way through rhythm and motion.
📚 Literacy & Language: Build early literacy through stories, rhymes, and interactive reading fun.
🔬 STEM & Discovery: Explore science, nature, and problem-solving through playful experiments.
Discover something new every week—and make memories that last a lifetime! Bring your little one to play, learn, and grow through joyful, play-based museum fun!
Free with general museum admission • Ages 0–5 • No registration required

Evil Dead in Concert - Screening w/ Live Original Score
2025-09-25 20:00 - 22:00 | The Cabot, 286 Cabot Street, Beverly, CA, 01915, United States
Evil Dead In Concert, a live-to-film experience that thrills and chills, resurrects Sam Raimi’s beloved cult classic in a way audiences have never seen before — in this lifetime.
The legendary film will be screened in a newly restored format and brought to life on stage while a live ensemble performs the entire revamped original musical score from composer Joe LoDuca.
LoDuca began his film career by composing this iconic score for director Sam Raimi, and went on to win multiple Emmys for his scoring work. Most recently, Joe released a reimagining and re-recording of the original Evil Dead score called “Evil Dead: A Nightmare Reimagined,” where he re-recorded and expanded on the original musical themes of the movie.
Evil Dead follows five college students on vacation in an isolated cabin in the woods, where they unwittingly release absolute evil into the world and have to fight to survive. This indie classic is known as one of the most significant cult horror films of all time, and has generated a massive following worldwide since its release.

Liberated
2025-09-25 20:00 - 21:30 | Larcom Theatre, 13 Wallis Street, Beverly, MA, 01915, United States
A cheeky, satirical burlesque revue where sultry jazz meets the art of tease in an intimate setting. Boston’s finest dancers and live jazz musicians strike the perfect balance of cheeky charm and classic cabaret, guiding you through the Boston Tea Party, Stamp Act, Boston Massacre and more—all with a wink to 18th-century colonial intrigue.
The night features solo and ensemble dance acts, vocalists, live jazz musicians, and more! This must-see celebration is all about breaking free—from British rule and societal pressures to anything holding you back.
Join us for a steamy night of Boston pride, jazz, and, most of all Liberation!!
90-Minute show, includes 15-minute intermission. 18+
FRIDAY NIGHTS, 8:00 PM — SEPT 19–NOV 21, 2025
(No show Oct 31)
Thelarcom.org/liberated

The Far Out & Residual Groove
2025-09-25 19:30 - 23:00 | The Cut, 177 Main Street , Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Reserved Rail Seats $25 + $6.95 service fee
GA Standing $15 + $6.95 service fee
$30/$20 + $6.95 service fee day of show
7:00pm Doors / 7:30pm Show
18+, Positive I.D. Required.
The Far Out is a funk and soul pop band from Boston, Massachusetts. The six powerhouse musicians have been playing together since they were kids – learning and growing through shared experiences in jazz, theatre, a cappella, and orchestra. Now, The “New Act of the Year” recipient at the New England Music Awards engage their audiences with lush vocals and groovy horn lines, supported by undeniable chemistry and raw star quality. Their goal is to include audiences in their infectious joy and spread the love of funk and soul music.
Taking after the likes of Fleetwood Mac, Eagles, and Earth, Wind & Fire, The Far Out is stacked with multiple lead singers and songwriters. Their genre is a cohesion of their individual tastes and influences, brought together by a shared aim to entertain and inspire. You’ll often catch the group of multi-instrumentalists switching roles during their shows — passing guitars around, moving from lead vocals to horn section, or stealing a moment behind the keys.
Since their formation in summer ‘21, TFO has quickly become a notable part of the Greater Boston music community. The band is involved with local organizations such as Lungstrong, Ipswich Caring, Team Haverhill, the Pelican Intervention Fund, and Friends of Ipswich Elementary Schools (FRIES). The group’s debut EP — self-titled, The Far Out — was named Indie Boulevard’s Best EP of 2023. In 2024, they followed up the award-winning EP with two explosive singles, “See Red (You’re Dead)” and “Packed to Go.” Their latest, “Funkadelic Gas,” is a total groove-fest and a celebration of the group’s chemistry and musicianship.
https://thefarout.band
Hailing from Norwalk, Connecticut, Residual Groove has quickly earned a reputation for marrying high-octane jam-rock energy with disciplined musicianship. Founded by brothers Kiran Edwards (keys / vocals) and Previn Edwards (guitar / vocals), the quintet now features the melodic low-end wizardry of Ryan Berry on bass, alongside the explosive Henry Thomas (drums) and percussive ace Garrett Halstead. Ryan’s arrival in 2025 has deepened the band’s pocket and opened new improvisational avenues, adding a fresh, muscular dimension to their sound.
Residual Groove’s 2024 debut album In Dream Time drew praise from peers and tastemakers across the jam scene for its forward-thinking arrangements and fearless sonic exploration. Members of Goose, Eggy, and Neighbor have publicly lauded the record’s inventive blend of kaleidoscopic keyboards, searing guitar lines, and airtight rhythm work.
Onstage, the band treats every composition as a launchpad, spinning structured songs into adventurous yet purposeful improvisations that keep crowds guessing—and dancing. That chemistry has landed them support slots with scene heavyweights Andy Frasco, Dogs in a Pile, Karina Rykman, Vasudo, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, Melt, and more. Each performance reaffirms Residual Groove’s knack for turning a set list into a narrative journey, seamlessly weaving one musical chapter into the next.
With a reinforced lineup, an acclaimed debut under their belt, and a relentless drive to push the boundaries of modern jam-rock, Residual Groove is staking their claim as one of the Northeast’s most compelling live acts—one ecstatic, exploratory show at a time.

RENT
2025-09-25 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-09-24 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-09-24 14:00 - 16:30, 2025-09-23 19:30 - 22:00 | North Shore Music Theatre, Dunham Road 54, Beverly, MA, 01915, United States
How do you measure your life in love? Set in New York City’s East Village from 1989 to 1990, RENT is the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical that became a defining pop culture phenomenon. With its powerful themes of strength and connection, RENT is the four-time Tony® Award-winning show featuring iconic songs like “Seasons of Love,” “La Vie Bohème,” “Take Me or Leave Me,” and many more.

THE GLASS MENAGERIE by Tennessee Williams
2025-09-25 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-09-24 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.

Cape Ann Shakespeare Troupe presents One Act Wonders
2025-09-25 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-09-24 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-09-23 19:30 - 21:30 | 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.

Manhattan Short Film Festival
2025-09-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
The Manhattan Short Film Festival is a unique experience, extending beyond its headquarters in New York City by inviting participating venues worldwide to screen entries and allow audience voting to determine the winner. The festival takes place in 400 venues across 6 continents and includes screening venues in all 50 states of the United States, the first film festival ever to do so.
Tickets: $10 adults, $7 seniors/students
Happens on the following Dates:

A Night of Comedy with James Austin Johnson from SNL
2025-09-25 19:00 - 21:00 | The Cut, 177 Main Street , Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Reserved Table Seating w/ Cocktail Service $45 + $6.95 service fee
Reserved Seating $35.00 + $6.95 service fee
6:30pm Doors, 7:00pm Show
21+, Positive I.D. Required
JAMES AUSTIN JOHNSON is a comedian and actor currently in his fourth season as a cast member on “SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE.” Known for his prolific voice-over work in both TV and film, his acting credits include “BARRY,” “BETTER CALL SAUL,” “SHE SAID,” and “HAIL, CAESAR!”. He voices the Grinch in Wondery’s podcast series “’TIS THE GRINCH HOLIDAY PODCAST,” which recently wrapped its second season. On SNL, Johnson is widely recognized for his uncanny portrayal of Donald Trump. In 2024, he appeared in two Oscar-nominated films, voicing Pouchy in “INSIDE OUT 2” and making a cameo in the Bob Dylan biopic “A COMPLETE UNKNOWN,” starring Timothée Chalamet.

Latin Night! Learn Salsa
2025-09-25 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-09-23 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 SEPT 23!
SEPT 23 to OCT 30, 2025
Max 20 students per class. No Drop Ins or Single Classes.
– 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM: Beginner
– 7:40 PM to 8:40 PM: Advanced Beginner
🔥 Join seasoned dancer instructor to master Salsa basics and advanced basics in 6-week class series. 🌟 Whether you’re new to Salsa, have never tried it before, or are transitioning from On 1 to On 2 timing, our Beginner Class is perfect for you. We’ll focus on:
✅ Mastering basic dance steps
✅ Building connections
✅ Exploring partnering elements
✅ Practicing turn combinations
✅ Understanding timing
✅ Getting a feel for the rhythm
🚫 No previous experience is necessary! Our skilled instructor will guide you every step of the way.
Our ADVANCED BEGINNER class is for someone who knows the basic steps and On 2 timing required to dance Salsa. This class will help you refine your salsa dance skills. Attendance in our Beginner class or formal foundation training/experience is a
prerequisite.
🚹 Men, we need you to make this Latin night unforgettable. Join us and be part of the rhythm!
More Info & to secure your spot now: 💃🎶
Thelarcom.org/learnsalsa

Public Sail!
2025-09-25 16:30 - 19:00, 2025-09-24 16:30 - 19:00 | The Schooner Adventure, 23 Harbor Loop, Gloucester, M, 01930, United States
Sail into history aboard a National Historic Landmark, and an enduring icon of the American fisheries, the Schooner Adventure!
Join us as we honor tradition, celebrate heritage and have fun!
Enjoy a two-and-a-half-hour sail on historic Gloucester Harbor, America’s oldest fishing port.
Help the crew raise the sails, take a turn at the helm, learn about Adventure’s legacy and restoration, or sit back and enjoy the iconic sites of Gloucester Harbor. Passengers are invited to bring their own food and beverages to enjoy during the sail.
Whether you are a local looking for an escape or a visitor wanting to take in the view, this trip will leave you with memories of an authentic Gloucester sailing experience that you’ll want to enjoy year after year.
Members: $45
Adult Tickets: $60
Children under 18 Sail Free with a ticketed adult!
For more information or assistance in planning your visit, please contact us at: info@schooner-adventure.org or call 978.281.8079.

The American Revolution: A story of the War in 28 Paintings
2025-09-25 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

Sinister Streets: Witch Trials, Murders & Literary Legends
2025-09-25 12:00 - 17:00 | Peabody Essex Museum, East India Square, 161 Essex Street, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
Join us for a behind-the-scenes tour featuring architectural treasures from PEM’s collection! The only walking tours in Salem that offer entry into historic buildings, PEM’s tours cover five centuries of happenings and characters from Witch City, including the infamous trials of 1692.
Sinister Streets: Witch Trials, Murders and Literary Legends starts by painting the picture of life in 1692 by examining the Gardner-Pingree House. The killing of Joseph White gripped Salem and the country in 1830 with its brawling brothers, custom-built murder weapons, conspiring family members and a body that was autopsied three times. Follow PEM’s expert guides into the room where it happened – if you dare!
This is an indoor/outdoor tour. Please dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes. We’ll see you rain or shine!
This tour involves walking around 0.5 miles, standing on hard surfaces and the use of stairs. Historic structures are not ADA accessible. Strollers may be used on the tours, but may not be brought into any of the historic structures. Historic houses may include areas of low lighting and uneven surfaces. Assisted listening devices are available, and tour guides will use microphones.
You can also follow our expert guides on Brick by Brick: Salem’s Hidden Architectural Stories for an in-depth look at architecture across downtown Salem, from a millionaire’s mansion to a working-class sailor’s house.

Navigating Art & Science | Exhibit at The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck
2025-09-25 12:00 - 17:00 | The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck, 6 Wonson Street, Gloucester, M, 01930, United States
Navigating Art & Science
Curated by Cynthia Roth, Marge Rack, and Ronda Faloon
August 28 – October 13
Opening Reception: Sunday, September 14, 4-6pm
Gallery Hours: Thursday-Sunday, 12-5pm
Exhibiting Artists: Resa Blatman, Daisy Braun, Georgie Friedman, Perri Lynch Howard, Michelle Lougee, Michelle Samour, Jessica Straus, and Christopher Volpe
Navigating Art & Science featuring eight artists who are deeply involved in scientific inquiry and activism. While local scientists search for ways to help ocean species be more resilient to survive the rapidly changing marine environment, these artists, alert to the predicament, are creating art with urgent messages for stewardship and action.
The exhibit coincides with a city-wide initiative STAND UP for Art & Science, coordinated by Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute volunteers.
While all the work in the exhibition has been created in response to human impact on the environment, in addition, several of the artists have been inspired by expeditions to the Arctic Circle and Greenland and residencies in marine laboratories on Cape Ann and beyond. The seven-week exhibit shows how art can transform the impact and implications of science into something concrete, visible and personal.
Related Events
The public is invited to celebrate Navigating Art & Science at the Opening Reception on Sunday September 14, 4–6pm.
Mark your calendars for exhibition-related programming at the Cultural Center:
September 7, 7pm: A sneak preview of Ken Riaf’s new play, Copy and Acknowledge read by Lanes Coven actors
Sunday, September 28 at 4:00pm: Ocean of Uncertainty: an artists’ panel discussion on moderated by artist and writer, Chris Volpe

Museum of Old Newbury Guided Tours - August, September, October, 2025
2025-09-25 11:00 - 17:00 | Museum of Old Newbury, 98 High Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
Our friendly, knowledgeable tour guides share fascinating stories in each of the museum’s period rooms and galleries.
You will walk through this Federal-period house, from its 1808 beginning as a ship captain’s home to its ownership by multiple generations of the Cushing family. See parts of the home as it was lived in, as well as galleries featuring maritime trade, the churches of Old Newbury, and art works by Newburyport native Laura Coombs Hills.
Tours are on the hour, 11-4pm, Thursday – Sunday. Pre-order of tickets is encouraged as space cannot be guaranteed without tickets. Please arrive 10 minutes before your tour starts.
Tours are $10, $8 for seniors, $5 for those under 18. Free for members and residents of “Old Newbury ” but tickets should still be reserved here. See membership levels at : https://www.newburyhistory.org/membership.
We look forward to seeing you!

Bonsai Workshop at Ipswich Ale Brewery
2025-09-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Ipswich Ale Brewery, Soffron Lane 2, Ipswich, M, 01938, United States
Beginner workshops are perfect for you to grab your friends, grab a drink and come make tiny trees! We’re bringing the awesome art of bonsai out of the hedged in gardens and into the streets! Or at least into your favorite bars/breweries/pubs. Bonsai Bar is a night of fun you don’t want to miss. Learn the fundamental skills and techniques behind the art of bonsai while enjoying a night out with friends! Our teachers will introduce core concepts and guide your experience as you pot, prune, and design your very own bonsai tree! Our Guarantee: These tiny trees are so hardy we guarantee you can keep yours alive, or we’ll replace it.
This workshop will be hosted at Ipswich Ale Brewery. In January of 2016, the Ipswich Ale Brewery opened their onsite restaurant the Ipswich Ale Brewer’s Table, which features 15 tap lines and a diverse menu with a mix of tastes ranging from brewpub to New American cuisine. The restaurant is open daily for lunch and dinner.
Join us inside for a behind-the-scenes-peak of the brewery or join us on our dog-friendly brick patio.
Under 21 policy: Please contact Ipswich Ale Brewery for details regarding underage entry
For more about Bonsai Bar and what to expect at our classes, visit our website at: https://bonsaibar.com/products/ipswich-ale-brewery
