North of Boston

Hammers on Stone: The Granite Industry on Cape Ann
2025-11-16 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-15 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-14 10:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Cape Ann Museum Green, 13 Poplar Street, Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
For over a century, the granite industry played a vital role in Cape Ann’s economy, providing work for men from across New England and around the world, generating profits for those fortunate enough to share in ownership of the region’s many quarries, and contributing to the unique and authentic sense of place that characterizes Cape Ann today. On a broader scale, the industry contributed significantly to building and transportation projects across our nation during a sustained period of growth and expansion.
Drawing on the Cape Ann Museum’s extensive holdings of objects and archival materials related to the industry, most of which were gifted to the Cape Ann Museum by historian Barbara Erkkila (1918-2013), Hammers on Stone will explore the history of the granite trade and its impact on the community. The exhibition will examine methods of harvesting, cutting, and finishing stone, as well as how granite was transported from quarry to wharf and further afield. The exhibit will also explore the lives of those involved in quarrying and consider how the industry helped shape Cape Ann’s artistic landscape, inspiring generations of artists to the present day.
Image: Samuel Lewis Pullman (1900-1961), Quarryman Joe Boston, 1930, oil on canvas. Collection of the Cape Ann Museum, Gloucester, MA. Gift of Abner and Miriam (Pullman) Diamond, 1994. (1994.036.001).

New England Craft & Specialty Food Fair
2025-11-16 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-15 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-14 10:00 - 16:00 | Topsfield Fair, 207 Boston Street, Topsfield, MA, 01983, United States
Discover Handmade Treasures and Gourmet Delights at the 29th Annual New England Craft & Specialty Food Fair
Start your holiday season with a vibrant celebration of craftsmanship and gourmet flavors at the New England Craft & Specialty Food Fair! Held at the Topsfield Fairgrounds Indoor Arena on November 14, 15 & 16, this eagerly awaited event brings together an exceptional collection of handcrafted artistry and specialty foods, all in one festive setting.
Shop Unique & Handmade
Browse over 225 booths featuring one-of-a-kind creations, from wooden floral arrangements and whimsical toys to fused glass ornaments, classic board games, and stylish children’s clothing. Whether you’re searching for the perfect holiday gift or a special piece for yourself, you’ll find something truly unique.
Indulge in Specialty Foods
Savor the flavors of the season with an array of gourmet delights. Enjoy buttery shortbread cookies, rich chocolate toffee, British-inspired desserts, infused oils, jams, superfood snacks, and more. Don’t miss the chance to sample and stock up on these delicious, locally crafted specialties!
Relax & Recharge
Take a break at the Arena Snack Bar, offering fresh chili dogs and pizza—a perfect pick-me-up as you explore.
Event Details:
Location: Topsfield Fairgrounds Arena, 207 Boston Street, Topsfield, MA 01983
Directions: Take Exit 70 from Route 95 onto Route 1
Show Hours:
Friday: 10 AM – 5 PM
Saturday: 10 AM – 5 PM
Sunday: 10 AM – 4 PM
Admission:
Adults: $12.00 (valid all weekend!)
Children under 14: Free
Discount coupons available online
Parking & Accessibility:
Free parking
Indoor event – Rain or shine
Please note: The turf flooring at this location may be challenging for carts and wheelchairs.
For exhibitor details, admission coupon and event updates, visit:
CastleberryFairs.com
Join us for a weekend of shopping, sampling, and seasonal cheer at the New England Craft & Specialty Food Fair—where craftsmanship meets culinary delight!

Self-Guided Fall Orchard Walk at Cider Hill Farm
2025-11-16 08:00 - 14:00, 2025-11-15 08:00 - 14:00 | Cider Hill Farm, 45 Fern Avenue, Amesbury, M, 01913, United States
Bundle up and get out amongst the farm’s 10,000 fruit trees. Enjoy the fresh air and views as you walk through the orchards. Open Saturdays and Sundays 8 a.m. – 2 p.m from Saturday 11/1 – Sunday 11/30. FREE. No registration required. Closed weekdays and weekend afternoons. We want you to have a beautiful space to come and be! Area closures possible.
The farm store is open daily 8 am – 6 pm through December 14.

Once An Outlaw with The Peacheaters
2025-11-15 20:00 - 23:00 | The Cut, 177 Main Street , Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Reserved Seating $45 + $6.95 service fee
GA Standing $25 + $6.95 service fee
7:00pm Doors / 8:00pm Show
21+
Once an Outlaw feat/Chris Anderson (formally of the Outlaws) is a powerhouse guitar driven blues/southern rock experience.
Fronted by renown guitarist/vocalist Chris Anderson and supported by an all star line up of musicians Once an Outlaw is a must for any guitar, blues or southern rock fan.
Attendees will hear hits from the Outlaws, Marshall Tucker and Allman Brothers as well as deep cuts for the die hard fan along with originals and blues chestnuts
Rolling Stone gave his album Old Friend 5 stars..
Find out what fans have been raving about…. Once an Outlaw isn’t a tribute act but a true legacy act..
OaO has a revolving cast of members who still join the band on occasion
Chris Hicks (Marshall Tucker/Outlaws)
Harvey Dalton Arnold (Outlaws)
David Goldflies (Allman Brothers)
Mike Kach (Dickie Betts Band)
The Peacheaters
The Peacheaters dig deep into the 40 + year catalog of Allman Brothers Band music and deliver an EXPERIENCE like no other. No 2 gigs are ever alike. The Peacheaters make these songs feel as fresh as the first time you heard them.
Fueled by admiration and passion for the music of the ABB, The Peacheaters have been rocking audiences for over 20 years. The Boston Globe, WZLX, Boston’s Classic Rock Radio, and many other media outlets have raved about the authenticity of the band’s performances.
From festivals to concert halls, the band’s success has taken them all over the U.S.—including performances at venues such as Showcase Live, The House of Blues, Daytona’s Bike Week, The Big House in Macon, GA, and B.B. Kings, NYC.
The band’s dedication to this music, and to “hitting the note” every night, has helped them build an loyal and ever-growing fan base. The “Peach” has won multiple “Best Tribute Band” awards, and shared stages with legends such as The Outlaws, Melvin Seals (Jerry Garcia Band), Matt Abts (Gov’t Mule), The Zen Tricksters, and James Montgomery.

The Eagles Experience
2025-11-15 20:00 - 22:00 | Larcom Theatre, 13 Wallis Street, Beverly, MA, 01915, United States
The Eagles Experience aims to be the most authentic tribute show to the Eagles available today. With a one-to-one lineup that reflects the Eagles during their heyday in the late 1970s, the members of the Eagles Experience each emulate their respective “Eagle”, playing the correct instrument and singing the songs as sung by their protege. Every member of the Eagles Experience is dedicated to presenting their part as accurately as possible and will provide you with an ultimate “Eagles Experience” you will not soon forget.
This tribute band only plays songs written and recorded by the Eagles as a band, from their biggest hits to hidden gems.
Thelarcom.org/eagles

Cape Ann Shakespeare Troupe presents One Act Wonders
2025-11-15 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-11-14 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.

JOSHUA REDMAN
2025-11-15 19:30 - 21:00 | Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
Saxophonist Joshua Redman brings his latest project, Words Fall Short, to the stage with a powerhouse quartet featuring Paul Cornish, Philip Norris, and Nazir Ebo. Blending lyrical originals with dynamic improvisation, the ensemble delivers music full of nuance, spontaneity, and emotional depth—showcasing Redman’s hallmark blend of virtuosity and humanity.

Sensory Play Session at North Shore Children's Museum
2025-11-15 14:00 - 16:00 | North Shore Children’s Museum, 10 Main Street, Peabody, M, 01960, United States
We invite our friends with autism and other sensory processing difficulties to join us next Saturday, November 15, from 2-4pm for our low-sensory play session!
Tickets are available online now, and there will be a limited number of in-person tickets in order to keep the overall capacity of the play session low.
If you have any questions about low-sensory play sessions please let us know at nscminfo@peabody-ma.gov.
This event is made possible by MEFA Attainable® Savings Plan.

Creative Neighbors | Vecinos Creativos: Punto Urban Art Museum
2025-11-15 14:00 - 15:00 | Peabody Essex Museum, East India Square, 161 Essex Street, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
Join us for an artist talk with Punto Urban Art Museum’s (PUAM) Creative Neighbors muralists to celebrate their work and strengthen the bridge between local artists and the museum.
The Creative Neighbors project brings in local and regional artists to create a series of murals in Salem’s Point neighborhood (El Punto). The theme for this year’s murals, “Raíces | Roots,” prompted the selected muralists to reflect on their heritage and the concept of being rooted. In addition to their large-scale murals, six of the muralists created accompanying canvas works for display at PEM.
This project is made possible by PEM’s partnership and is an official part of Punto Urban Art Museum’s Salem 400+ offerings. Canvases by six of the muralists will be on display in PEM’s Main Atrium from November 15–December 2, with potential remounts in 2026 as part of PEM’s Salem 400+ celebrations.

Rocky Neck Art Colony Member Showcase
2025-11-15 12:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-14 12:00 - 17:00 | The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck, 6 Wonson Street, Gloucester, M, 01930, United States
Member Showcase is Rocky Neck Art Colony’s final exhibition of the season featuring seven distinctive bodies of work by RNAC members – John Bassett, Michelle Champion, Eser Costanza, Joanne Hurd, Patricia Scialo, Brian Murphy, R. D. Murphy – selected by juror Shana Dumont Garr. This is exhibit is on display at the Cultural Center at Rocky Neck through December 7. Gallery hours are Friday to Sunday, from 12pm to 5pm.
Dumont Garr selected works that “possess remarkable vibrancy of color, composition, and method. Some of this vibrancy emerges through palette and medium; others through a sense of whimsy or the handmade.” This exhibition celebrates artistic excellence and innovation across a wide range of media and subjects. By featuring more work from fewer artists, Member Showcase invites viewers to engage more deeply with each artist’s vision and process.

Sinister Streets: Witch Trials, Murders & Literary Legends
2025-11-15 12:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-14 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.

Newburyport Art presents Abstracts!
2025-11-15 11:00 - 17:00 | Newburyport Art Association, 65 Water St, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
Newburyport Art (NAA) announces the Abstracts! exhibition with a dazzling and thought-provoking collection of varied mediums, textures, colors and perceptions. This show takes place in the first-floor Sargent Gallery as well as the second-floor Hartson Gallery.
Abstraction is many things. It is an adjective, a noun and sometimes even a verb!
It invites the viewer to interpret form, shape, space and meaning. We entice you to explore your understanding of this particular form of art.
The exhibition coincides with Newburyport Art’s Featured Interest Group, Abstract Artists of New England (AAGNE) show, on view in the first floor Hills Gallery.
Opening reception for both shows will be this Saturday, November 8th from 4-6pm. The public is welcome to attend, meet some of the exhibiting artists, and enjoy light refreshments.
Also featured are Spotlight Artists, Perry McIntosh and Christine Sanford.
Founded in 1948, Newburyport Art is dedicated to promoting and exhibiting members’ work and to providing art education and access to the visual arts for the entire community.
The galleries are free and open to the public Tuesday through Saturday from 11:00am–5:00pm, Sunday from 1:00pm–5:00pm and is handicap accessible. All works are for sale. More information, as well as an online gallery is available at newburyportart.org.

Maple Strolls at Appleton Farms
2025-11-15 11:00 - 14:30 | Appleton Farms, 219 County Road, Ipswich, MA, 01938, United States
Sessions start at: 11, 12:15 & 1:30 Trustees Members $12/Nonmembers $20
Visit the historic maple stand and sugar shack at Appleton Farms and learn all about maple sugaring, its history at the farm and in New England, and how you can try your hand at it at home!
Experience a leisurely stroll along our country farm roads and past several historic landscapes to our Appleton maple grove. You’ll learn some of the history of maple sugaring as well as the science behind what makes maple sap run in our trees. The stroll concludes with a visit to our sugar shack where you will see firsthand how we turn the collected sap into our delicious Appleton maple syrup!
Be sure to wear weather appropriate clothing and boots or shoes that are appropriate for hiking in potentially wet and muddy spots or over uneven hilly terrain. All Maple Strolls are weather permitting and will last approximately 1 hour, walking much of that time. We welcome all ages; however, information is geared towards those 10 and up. Have smaller kids? Check out our family geared maple programming, Maple in the Barnyard!
Space is limited for this event and pre-registration is strongly recommended.
We will have a food station open selling maple baked goods, snacks and treats from 12-3pm by the sugar shack. Make sure to stop by! No pizza service will be available. The Farm Store is open 10am-4pm where you can buy our very own syrup. Make sure to stop by!

Children's Maple in the Barnyard at Appleton Farms, Ipswich, MA
2025-11-15 10:45 - 15:00 | Appleton Farms, 219 County Road, Ipswich, MA, 01938, United States
Sessions @ 10:45-11:30; 12-12:45; 1-1:45; 2:15-3:00
Trustees Member Adult: $9; Trustees Member Child: $9;
Nonmember Adult: $15; Nonmember Child: $15;
Children under 2 are free
Maple Season is here! This special program for ages 3-11 & their families will focus on the magic of maple from start to finish. We will discover this tradition by observing trees, tasting sap, learning the tools involved, and finally, tasting the sweet product. We will make sure to have time to visit our barnyard animals!
This program is for families and will last approximately 45 minutes. Please dress for the weather as the program is held outdoors. Children over 12 may be better suited for our Adult Maple Strolls as the information at Maple in the Barnyard is geared towards a younger audience, however, all are welcome.
Looking for a more adult tour? Sign up for our Adult Maple Stroll instead!
Space is limited for this event and pre-registration is strongly recommended.
We will have a food station open selling maple baked goods, snacks and treats from 11:30-3pm by the sugar shack. The Farm Store is open 10am-4pm where you can buy our very own syrup. Make sure to stop by!

Sawyer Free Library Launches Monthly Artist Program with Volume One Exhibition
2025-11-15 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-14 10:00 - 17:00 | MA

A Fashion Design Experience
2025-11-15 10:00 - 15:30 | Peabody Essex Museum, East India Square, 161 Essex Street, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
Celebrate Andrew Gn: Fashioning the World with an introduction to fashion design and sketching! Let this dazzling exhibition serve as inspiration for a day of hands-on drawing and creativity.
The session begins with a guided tour led by Petra Slinkard, PEM’s Chief Curator and the Nancy B. Putnam Curator of Fashion and Textiles, who will offer an exclusive look at the stunning works in the exhibition. Afterward, participants will engage in a creative workshop led by Jay Calderin, author, fashion designer, educator and the founder of Boston Fashion Week. Start the process of learning how to sketch your own fashion ideas using many of Andrew Gn’s signature design elements, including vibrant color and bold patterns, as well as a variety of silhouettes, all punctuated by frills, flounces and embellishment.
All are welcome — no previous drawing experience necessary.
All supplies are provided, and participants will take home essential materials so they can continue to practice at home.
Happens on the following Dates:
Nov 15, 2025, 10:00am to 3:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Dec 6, 2025, 10:00am to 3:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)

DMTB - A Celebration of Dave Matthews Band
2025-11-14 20:00 - 23:00 | The Cut, 177 Main Street , Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Reserved Seats $35 + $6.95 service fee
GA Standing $20 + $6.95 service fee
7:00pm Doors / 8:00pm Show
21+, Positive I.D. Required.
DMTB is a celebration of the music of the Dave Matthews Band – a time machine to a funky tea party in the 90’s, a boisterous era of tape trading, sing-alongs, and exploration into a new sonic landscape spearheaded by complex guitar riffs, soaring violin melodies, smooth sax lines, and explorative-explosive drumming.
Dedicated to recreating that moment in musical history, the DMTB has been honing their craft for over 20 years. Since 2004, the band’s ruthless touring schedule has been unparalleled, playing over 2000 shows in 46 states and 10 countries. The Buffalo, NY based band has successfully paid tribute to the Dave Matthews Band, with heartfelt recreation of DMB’s musical spirit.
The DMTB aims to transport the listener back in time. The band takes inspiration from the classic DMB sound, with immense respect for the original quintet. While including material from the bands later and current catalogs, the goal is to create a well rounded and authentic tribute.
The attention to details, love for the music, and sense of community creates an atmosphere that causes concert goers to say “…wow, if I close my eyes, it’s like I’m there!”

Liberated
2025-11-14 20:00 - 21:30 | Larcom Theatre, 13 Wallis Street, Beverly, MA, 01915, United States
The Boston She Party will present “Liberated”, a cheeky and satirical revue of Boston history. The night features solo and ensemble dance acts, vocalists, jazz musicians, and more! This is a must-see theatrical experience. Join us for a steamy night of Boston pride, jazz, and most of all- Liberation!!
*90 Minutes

Renée Elise Goldsberry
2025-11-14 19:30 - 21:00 | Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
Renée Elise Goldsberry is a multi-hyphenate actress and singer who has delivered award winning performances both on Broadway and the screen. Best known for her role as Angelica Schuyler in the musical phenomenon HAMILTON, which received rave reviews across the board and has become a cultural touchstone for the ages. Renée’s performance earned her a Tony Award, Grammy Award, Drama Desk Award, and Lucille Lortel Award.

Wheelock Variations in Concert at Peabody Essex Museum
2025-11-14 13:00 - 14:00 | Peabody Essex Museum, East India Square, 161 Essex Street, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
Guitarist Alexander Lassa and composer Charles Shadle present Wheelock Variations: The Choctaw Hymn Tradition in a Contemporary Context, a concert that celebrates both musicians’ tribal identity as enrolled members of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma.
The central work on the program is Shadle’s Wheelock Variations, a 25-minute work for solo guitar, commissioned by Lassa, that is based on “Vba Isht Taloa 139” (Choctaw Hymn 139). The title of Wheelock Variations references the historic Wheelock Academy near Millerton Oklahoma/Choctaw Nation, and the nearby Wheelock Church. Both bear the name of Eleazar Wheelock (1711–1779), Congregational minister and founder of Dartmouth college, and an important advocate for the education of Native American people. Wheelock Academy was established by the respected early missionary to the Choctaws, Alfred Wright (1788-1853), who founded the school in 1832. He and his congregation built the stone Wheelock Church in 1845–46. Very much in the severe style of the New England country meeting house, it is the oldest church building in Oklahoma. It has recently been returned to the ownership of the Choctaw Nation.
In part, Wheelock Variations memorializes this event, while also engaging, through musical means, with the complex history of the place and its people. Wheelock Variations can be heard as an act of cultural preservation that understands that the past, in order to stay viable, must be continually reimagined, so that it remains accessible to both Choctaw and non-Choctaw listeners.

Rowan Opening Day at MarketStreet Lynnfield
2025-11-14 | 660 Market St, 660 Market St, Lynnfield, MA, 01940, United States
Rowan is an ear piercing studio and hypoallergenic jewelry brand. All piercings are performed by licensed nurses and we aim to deliver the safest, most celebratory ear piercing experience there is!
Please come and check us out for our opening day, our first 50 customers will receive our signature branded giveaways! Plus a portion of our proceeds will be donated to our partner NextGen Face. Pre-book your appointment today.
