North of Boston

Cape Ann Shakespeare Troupe presents One Act Wonders
2025-10-09 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-10-08 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-10-07 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-10-06 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-10-05 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.

Mbira Music of Zimbabwe: ‘Samaita’ Vitalis Botsa with Erica Azim
2025-10-09 19:30 - 21:00 | Salem State University Recital Hall, Classroom Building, Central Campus, 71 Loring Avenue, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
Incredible Zimbabwean master musician ‘Samaita’ Vitalis Botsa creates gorgeous
waves of sound with his mbira to connect the living with the ancestors. He says,
“I’m just the car, it’s the spirits doing the driving, making the music.” Botsa is
visiting from his village in Zimbabwe to tour playing duets with Erica Azim,
presenting a very traditional form of the sacred music played in Zimbabwe for
over 1,000 years.
Mbira is a musical instrument with metal keys plucked by two thumbs and one
forefinger, creating relaxing yet invigorating polyphony and polyrhythm.
Musicians play interlocking parts., and the tradition includes vast improvisation.
Century after century, the mbira instrument and its repertoire of classic songs
have been used in Zimbabwe to heal the sick and call family ancestors and
powerful tribal guardian spirits to earth to help the living, in night-long to weeklong
ceremonies. Every time the mbira is played, it is considered a prayer to
the ancestors, which will result in their protection of the living.
Community ensemble, Samanyanga Mbira Group will be playing outside the Recital Hall from 6:45 to 7:15 offering an up close look at the art of mbira.
Tickets
$15 General
$10 Seniors
Admission is free for all students with valid student ID, under 18
The concert takes place in the Recital Hall, located on the ground floor of the Classroom Building, 71 Loring Avenue.
Parking for this concert is available in the campus lot located directly across the street from 71 Loring Avenue.

Historic Burial Grounds of Marblehead
2025-10-09 19:00 - 20:00 | Marblehead Museum, 170 Washington Street, Marblehead, 01945, United States
Join the Marblehead Historical Commission’s Pam Peterson for a talk on her new book, A Guide to Historic Burial Grounds of Marblehead.
Peterson profiles Marblehead’s 13 cemeteries and the famous Headers buried within them, from John Glover at Old Burial Hill, the Boston Tea Party’s Elisha Story in Green Street Cemetery, and Mary Alley in Harborview Cemetery.
Pam will also discuss the importance of cemeteries to our commemoration of the past.

Latin Night! Learn Salsa
2025-10-09 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-10-07 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

Newburyport Art offers Watercolor Floral & Botanical Painting with Alison Odle
2025-10-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Newburyport Art Association, 65 Water St, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
Watercolor Floral & Botanical Painting with Alison Odle
Four Thursdays, October 2nd – 23rd, 6:00pm–8:00pm | Upstairs Hartson Gallery
$225 for NAA members / $275 non-members
In this engaging watercolor class, students of all skill levels will explore the beautiful world of florals and botanicals, unlocking their creative potential through expert guidance and hands-on practice. Whether you’re a complete beginner or an intermediate artist, this class will equip you with the techniques to create stunning watercolor pieces that showcase the elegance and intricacy of nature’s wonders.
Throughout the course, you will learn foundational watercolor techniques such as layering, blending, wet-on-wet, and dry-brush work, all while focusing on the delicate details of flowers and plants. You’ll have the opportunity to experiment with color mixing, brushstrokes, and composition, while receiving personalized instruction to help you refine your skills. This class will take place on October 2nd, October 9th, October 16th, and October 23rd.

The American Revolution: A story of the War in 28 Paintings
2025-10-09 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

Sinister Streets: Witch Trials, Murders & Literary Legends
2025-10-09 12:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-06 12:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-05 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
2025-10-09 12:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-05 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
2025-10-09 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-05 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!

THE GLASS MENAGERIE by Tennessee Williams
2025-10-08 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.

Monthly Moonrise Party at the Emerson Inn by the Sea in Rockport
2025-10-06 18:00 - 21:00 | The Emerson Inn, 1 Cathedral Avenue, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
Celebrate the rising of the moon, over the Atlantic, with great music, food, and drinks!
June 11
July 10
August 9
September 7
October 6
Reserve now on Resy: https://resy.com/cities/rockport-ma/venues/emerson-inn-by-the-sea?date=2025-06-09&seats=2

Curator-Led Tour: The Salem Witch Trials 1692
2025-10-06 09:00 - 10:30 | Peabody Essex Museum, East India Square, 161 Essex Street, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
Know before you go
In person event
Location: The Salem Witch Trials 1692 exhibition gallery
$20 members and Salem residents ; $50 nonmembers
Join us before opening hours for a special curator-led tour of The Salem Witch Trials 1692. Explore the extraordinary series of events between June 1692 and March 1693 that led to the deaths of 25 innocent women, men and children who were wrongfully convicted of crimes. More than 300 years later, the personal tragedies and grievous wrongs that occurred still provoke us to reflect and reckon with the experiences of those involved.
This ongoing installation tells this story through tangible fragments directly tied to people in Salem and nearby communities in the 1690s. A handwritten petition, a carved loom, a walking stick — each illuminates an aspect of individuals who lived through Salem’s witch trials and serves as a reminder of the real people impacted by these harrowing events. Don’t miss this chance to ask the exhibition curators your questions!

Hocus Pocus w/ Live Commentary
2025-10-05 17:00 | The Cabot, 286 Cabot Street, Beverly, CA, 01915, United States
“Hocus Pocus” fans will go “amuck” for this unique screening event full of behind the scenes anecdotes!
Actors Vinessa Shaw (“Alison”), Omri Katz (“Max”), Larry Bagby (“Ice”), Tobias Jelenik (“Jay”) and Jason Marsden (voice of “Binx”) will be watching along with you and providing live commentary! They will conjure a pre-show Q&A and perhaps a little bit of extra “magic!” Get tickets now “before it’s curtains – they evaporate – cease to exist!”

ARTIST TALK: Does Art Have to be an Object? | Deborah Read, Goetemann Artist-in-Residence
2025-10-05 16:00 - 17:00 | Cove Gallery, 37 Rocky Neck Avenue, Gloucester, MA, 01930
Join Gloucester-based artist Deborah Read at her Artist Talk for an engaging conversation about her art, process, and experience as this year’s Goetemann Artist-in-Residence at Rocky Neck Art Colony. Read poses the question: “does art have to be an object?”
Read’s interdisciplinary practice—spanning installation, performance, writing, and collaborative projects—challenges the notion that art must be an object. As co-founder of Gallery RAG and the international foundation Art+Everywhere, she has created platforms that dissolve boundaries between artist and audience, centering collaboration, care, and mutual support.
During her residency this October, Read embraces art as a public process of listening, generating, and sharing. “The question is never just ‘what did I make,’ but ‘what did we generate together?’” she notes. Her work invites us to see generosity as generative—enriching lives, spaces, and even economies.
Other related events:
Open Studios — October 27 & 29 from 12-2 PM at Gallery RAG (37 Rocky Neck Ave, Gloucester)
Culminating Talk — October 30 at 6 PM at Gallery RAG (37 Rocky Neck Ave, Gloucester)

Anna Geniushene, piano
2025-10-05 15:00 - 16:30 | Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
Anna Geniushene catapulted to international attention as the silver medalist at the 2022 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, where her powerful, nuanced playing and magnetic stage presence captivated audiences and critics alike.
PROGRAM
R.Schumann: Forest Scenes, Op.72
C.Debussy: Estampes L.108
Intermission
Glinka: Variations on a Theme of Mozart
Tchaikovsky: Variation Op.19 No.6 F major
Kreisler-Rachmaninov: Liebeslied, Liebesfreud

Bonsai Workshop at Granite Coast Brewing Company
2025-10-05 14:00 - 16:00 | Granite Coast Brewing Company, 77B Main St, Peabody, M, 01960, 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 Granite Coast Brewing Company. Granite Coast Brewing Company looks to provided innovative, creative, historical, and collaborative beer. It is at the heart of they we are and they look forward to serving you for years to come.
Under 21 policy: Please contact Granite Coast 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/granite-coast-brewing-company

Vintage Base Ball
2025-10-05 12:00 - 15:30 | Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm, 5 Littles Lane, Newbury, M, 01951, United States
It’s Base Ball, 1864 style at Spencer Peirce Little Farm! These fun, historically accurate games feature underhand pitching and no gloves are allowed. A ball bounced once and caught is an out! Snacks, baseballs, and cards are available for purchase. Come and see for yourself how this game was played in the 1860’s. The teams playing represent actual teams that played in New England during the 19th Century!
Grass field seating: bring blankets and lawn chairs
No reserved seating
Weather permitting
The Essex Base Ball Organization, a non-profit “vintage” baseball group that plays baseball as it was played in the 19th century. We are based out of Newbury, MA and have four teams in our organization the Essex Base Ball Club, Lynn Live Oaks, Lowell Base Ball Club, and Newburyport Clamdiggers. One of our goals is to teach the history of baseball through games and demonstrations. In addition to playing a full schedule of games every summer, we run youth clinics in which we teach children the evolution of the game through hands on activities; we also give lectures on baseball history at historical societies, libraries, and other civic organizations.

Ropes Mansion Self-Guided Tour
2025-10-05 11:00 - 16:00 | MA
Built in 1727 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Ropes Mansion is recognized as one of New England’s most significant historic structures. Fans of the 1993 movie Hocus Pocus will also recognize it as “Allison’s house” – though the inside of the home did not appear in the film. Instead, its decorations and furnishings reflect a renovation by sisters Sarah, Mary and Eliza Ropes in the 1890s. Visitors can explore the mansion at their own pace with PEM Guides on hand to answer questions.
Visits inside the mansion are $15 per person, or $5 with the purchase of museum admission. Tickets can be purchased in advance online or at the Admissions desk inside the museum (161 Essex Street). Timed entries are at 15 and 45 minutes past the hour, with only a limited number of people allowed in the house at a time. Visitors are requested to arrive 10 minutes before their entry time. The last entry of the day is at 3:15 pm.
The Ropes Mansion Garden is open to the public every day from dawn to dusk and is free to visit. Learn more about the house with PEM Walks.

Outdoor Hard Cider Bar & Free Live Music Series at Cider Hill Farm
2025-10-05 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.

Children's Broom Decorating at The Hawthorne Hotel
2025-10-05 09:00 - 12:00 | Hawthorne Hotel, 18 Washington Sq. West, Salem, 01970, United States
Children’s Broom Decorating at The Hawthorne Hotel 10/6
Workshop Time: 9am-12pm Sunday October 6, 2024
Activity Length: 20 minutes
Location: The Hawthorne Hotel 18 Washington Square West, Salem MA 01970
Hosted By: This is a self-guided activity overseen by Good Witch Apprentices
Decorate a magical broom with craft tape, stickers, ribbon, tulle and a charm.
Under age 4 may participate with the help of a supervising adult.
Ticket purchase only admits one (1) participating child.
Please note: Event ticket purchases are non-refundable at this time.

Running On Jackson
2025-10-04 20:00 - 22:00 | Larcom Theatre, 13 Wallis Street, Beverly, MA, 01915, United States
Get ready for an unforgettable tribute to the legendary Jackson Browne. With a career spanning over 50 years, Browne’s iconic hits like “Running On Empty,” “Doctor My Eyes,” “Rock Me On The Water,” and “The Load Out/Stay” have left a lasting mark on music lovers worldwide.
Running On Jackson – The Premier Jackson Browne Tribute Concert is the ultimate homage, faithfully recreating the sound, look, and energy of a Jackson Browne show. From the first note, it feels as if Jackson himself has taken the stage.
Celebrate the music and legacy of Jackson Browne with Running On Jackson—a powerful, nostalgic concert experience that will have fans singing along and reliving the magic.
Thelarcom.org/runningonjackson
