North of Boston

Latin Night! Learn Salsa
2025-10-30 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-10-28 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | 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

Pumpkin Illumination
2025-10-30 16:30 - 18:00 | Jeremiah Lee Mansion Gardens, 161 Washington St, Marblehead, 01945, United States
The 17th annual Pumpkin Illumination, presented in partnership with Marblehead Family Fund, will be held in the garden of the Jeremiah Lee Mansion in Marblehead. A panel of judges will give out prizes in categories including Spookiest, Most Creative, and Most Marblehead. The public can vote for the Peoples Choice Award.
Admission is $5 per person or $20 per family. A portion of the proceeds benefit the renovation of Gatchell’s Playground.

The American Revolution: A story of the War in 28 Paintings
2025-10-30 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
2025-10-30 12:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-27 12:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-26 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.

Hammers on Stone: The Granite Industry on Cape Ann
2025-10-30 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-29 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-26 10:00 - 17:00 | 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).

Hocus Pocus Decorations at Ropes Mansion
2025-10-30 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-29 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-28 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-27 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-26 10:00 - 17:00 | Ropes Mansion and Garden, 318 Essex St, Salem, M, 01970, United States
Get into the Halloween spirit and visit the Ropes Mansion (318 Essex Street) to see the exterior decorated in the style of the ‘90s cult classic Hocus Pocus. You won’t have to bob for apples during this visit to Allison’s house, but it’s a must-see for any fan this October!
Please note: Self-guided tours of the interior of Ropes Mansion end for the season on October 19. We encourage you to visit the mansion’s historic garden, which is open every day from dawn to dusk.

THE GLASS MENAGERIE by Tennessee Williams
2025-10-29 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
2025-10-29 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-10-28 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-10-27 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-10-26 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.

Baby's First Halloween
2025-10-29 09:00 - 12:00 | Wenham Museum, 132 Main St., Route 1A, Wenham, MA, 01984, United States
🎃 Baby’s First Halloween! 🎃
Bring your little pumpkins for a morning of fall fun, giggles, and the cutest costumes in town!
This not-so-spooky celebration is packed with festive activities made just for little ones and their caregivers:
✨ Adorable photo sessions with cozy fall backdrops
📚 Storytimes at 9:30 & 11:00 AM with seasonal tales
💃 Moving & Grooving dance program at 10 AM
🎨 Hands-on Halloween crafts
🌟 Sensory play stations
🎭 A too-cute-to-miss costume parade!
🔍 Interactive exhibits to explore together
Costumes are encouraged—let’s make this Halloween one to remember! 🍁👻
Free for members • Included with admission • Registration not required

Costumes & Candlelight: Hammond Castle Museum After Dark
2025-10-29 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-28 18:00 - 21:00 | Hammond Castle Museum, 80 Hesperus Avenue, Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Avoid the crush of crowds and enjoy Halloween week with friends at Hammond Castle Museum after dark! Come dressed in your favorite costume to explore the hallowed halls of Hammond’s castle, the very rooms where legends of the inventor’s ghost ships were born.
Plenty of candles cast haunting shadows, creating the perfect backdrop for your photos. As you wander, the haunting tunes of John Roper on Hammond’s original Chickering & Sons piano will echo through the galleries, heightening the eerie atmosphere. Guests can savor the moment with a handcrafted cocktail or mocktail, available for purchase, while soaking in the chilling ambiance.
Whether you’re searching for the ravens we’ve hidden, following the sound of the piano’s ghostly notes, or simply reveling in the museum after dark, our Costumes & Candlelight self-guided tours promise a hauntingly good time.
– Timed entrances every 15 minutes
– 6-9 pm Tuesday & 6-10 pm Wednesday.
– Advanced reservations strongly encouraged.
This program is not intended for those under 13 years of age. Guests should plan at least 60 minutes to explore the grounds and galleries of this historic museum. This event is expected to sell out. Parking is included in the price of admission, though we strongly encourage carpooling with friends. At nearly a century old, the Museum and grounds are not handicapped accessible and contain many stairs.
We recommend arriving 15 minutes early to allow time for the walk from the parking lot to the Museum and for check-in. Unfortunately, late arrivals cannot be accommodated. If you miss the start of your timed session, you will not be admitted at another time. Please note: all ticket sales are final, refunds are not offered, and exchanges for other tour times are not permitted. Heavy traffic should be considered when planning your travel time.
Hammond Castle Museum member discounts apply! All proceeds from this program will support the restoration and preservation of the Museum.

MA250 Lunch & Learn with Wolfe Adventures & Tours - Virtual
2025-10-28 12:00 - 13:00 | MA
Join Taunya Wolfe Finn, owner of Wolfe Adventures & Tours to learn about creative off the beaten path itineraries that celebrate MA250. The Wolfe Tours team specializes in developing custom tours for all ages throughout New England, the US and beyond.
October 28, 2025 at 12PM
REGISTER HERE

Earth Music Theater
2025-10-26 15:00 - 16:30 | Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
Free, reservations encouraged.
Earth Music Theater is the brainchild of guitarist and multimedia artist Steve Thomas, whose work explores the porous boundaries between music, nature, and visual storytelling. Using electric guitar, ambient textures, live-looping, and projected visuals, Thomas constructs immersive performance environments that evolve in real time.

Artist talk with photographer David Rabkin: “Under The Hood” - Sunday October 26th, 2pm
2025-10-26 14:00 - 15:00 | Marblehead Arts Association, 8 Hooper Street, Marblehead, M, 01945, United States
Join photographer, David Rabkin at the Marblehead Arts Association as he highlights particularly intriguing features of his unique photographic art and demonstrates them in Photoshop, in order to enhance your understanding and appreciation of some intricacies of human perception that help make these works powerful. As a bonus, since David used to direct the Museum of Science’s planetarium, he may just do some projection onto the gallery’s vaulted ceiling too…
This free October 26th talk is part of the MAA’s Fall Exhibit running until Sunday November 2nd, with a varied selection of inspiring artwork in seven galleries at the historic Hooper Mansion. Enjoy David Rabkin’s photography exhibit, “Upon Further Reflection…”, along with Judy Schmid’s abstract collection, “On and Off the Wall; Encaustic Monoprints”, the extensive MAA Member & Youth Photography Exhibit, and the new, ground-breaking Digital Art and Animation Exhibit.
The MAA galleries are open Wednesday to Sunday, 12-5pm. Admission is free. Donations gratefully received.

Bonsai Workshop at Bent Water Brewing Company
2025-10-26 13:00 - 15:00 | Bent Water Brewing Company, 180 Commercial St #18, Lynn, M, 01905, 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 Bent Water Brewing Company. Bent Water Brewing is proud to call Lynn, MA home because of the city’s rich industrial roots and superior water source. We believe passion can turn industry into art; and with careful, creative manipulation, we bend water into unique, flavorful beer.
Under 21 policy: Please contact Bent Water Brewing Company 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/bent-water-brewing-company

Outdoor Hard Cider Bar & Free Live Music Series at Cider Hill Farm
2025-10-26 11:00 - 16:00 | Cider Hill Farm, 45 Fern Avenue, Amesbury, M, 01913, United States
Every weekend at Cider Hill Farm farm brings FREE family-friendly live music on the main lawn from 12-3 pm and extended music on festival dates 11 am – 4 pm. Grab a drink from the Outdoor Hard Cider Bar 11 am – 4 pm on Saturdays and 12-4 pm on Sundays.
Food – Grab lunch at the food truck 11 am – 4 pm and snacks in the farm store 8 am – 6 pm. Guest food trucks and vendors pop-ups regularly.
Play – Parking, play areas and barnyard are always free and open 8 am – 6 pm daily. Bee observatory, chickens and goats arrive mid-May.
Weather – Music, food truck and hard cider bar are weather dependent. We make decisions 8 am on the day of in case weather shifts overnight. Check website at 8:30 am.

Sweet Halloween at Cider Hill Farm
2025-10-26 10:00 - 14:00 | Cider Hill Farm, 45 Fern Avenue, Amesbury, M, 01913, United States
Break out those adorable costumes and get ready for a fun, festive day on the farm! Sweet Halloween is a fan-favorite event held every October. This family-friendly, not-so-spooky, trick-or-treating experience is brimming with sweet treats and boo-tiful fall foliage! Enjoy hayrides, food trucks, costume contests, games, cider n’ donuts and free live music.

Skunk Sessions Halloween Show
2025-10-25 20:00 - 23:00 | The Cut, 177 Main Street , Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Skunk Sessions annual Halloween show will be the largest Skunk band yet, complete with their Halloween themed, Psychedelic Circus Liquid Light Show, featuring the Liquid Light Brothers and a plethora of Special musical guests including Justin Lopes (Keys), Henley Douglas (Sax), Yahuba Torres (Percussion), and Amy Gallo (Vocals). This band is, was, and always will be jams at there best. Brought to you by a Super-Group of musicians from the Salem Massachusetts area, Brandon Tarricone, Eric Reardon, Theo Brierley, and Derek Hayden are the core forces behind Skunk’s powerful music. Their Halloween shows always feature all themed music for the occasion with lots of new material and favorites from Halloweens past. As fans know, this is no cover band, as they have a huge list of original material, yet they consistently jam in and out of clutch covers throughout their greatly varying shows. This approach takes audiences on a fresh musical journey each night by integrating in songs everyone loves, with their original material, from a huge, and always growing song book.
