North of Boston

THE GLASS MENAGERIE by Tennessee Williams
2025-09-24 19:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | 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
2025-09-24 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-09-23 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-09-22 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-09-21 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.

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

Public Sail!
2025-09-24 16:30 - 19:00, 2025-09-21 11:00 - 13:30 | 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.

RENT
2025-09-24 14:00 - 16:30, 2025-09-23 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-09-21 14:00 - 16:30 | 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.

Drop-in Fun for Little Learners
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

Latin Night! Learn Salsa
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

Step Aboard History: FREE Deck Tours of the Schooner Adventure
2025-09-23 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-22 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
2025-09-23 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-22 10:00 - 16:00 | Schooner Adventure, 23 Harbor Loop, Gloucester, M, 01931, United States

Newburyport Art offers Beginner Mosaic with Yetti Frenkel
2025-09-23 08:00 - 17:00 | Newburyport Art Association, 65 Water St, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
Beginning Mosaic with Yetti Frenkel
Four Tuesdays, September 9th – 30th, 10:00am–1:00pm | Upstairs Hartson Gallery
$225 for NAA members / $275 non-members
In this workshop participants will create a glass mosaic that can be included in a practical application such as a mirror or stepping stone, or displayed as a decorative object. Participants will learn how to design for mosaic, how to cut and construct with glass tile, what type of substrates to use, and how to cement and grout.

The Boston Film Festival
2025-09-22 17:00 - 21:00 | Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
“The Last Dive” is a beautifully shot documentary that tells the story of a diver and his relationship with a Manta Ray. Immediately following the film, a Q&A will be held with the foremost expert on Manta Rays and the director.
SYNOPSIS
Terry is a legendary figure in Baja Mexico, an American veteran who has spent decades living on—and in—the water. Once a man burdened by a troubled past, Terry’s life was transformed by an unlikely friendship with Willy, a 22-foot oceanic manta ray. For nearly two decades, Willy would slap his wings against the hull of Terry’s sailboat to signal their next dive, and together they explored the ocean’s depths—an extraordinary bond that turned Terry into an unexpected conservationist.
Now in his 80’s, Terry embarks on one final journey to a remote island in hopes of reuniting with his old friend. But he’s also searching for something deeper: peace, closure, and a chance to say goodbye.
Directed by award-winning filmmaker Cody Sheehy and produced by acclaimed Mark Monroe, The Last Dive is a visually stunning and emotionally resonant documentary that invites viewers to reflect on our connection to the natural world—and the wild, mysterious creatures that help us find our place in it.
Ambleside
Directed by Mitch Jenkins
Paula Crickard, Producer | Maria Jesus Govinden, Producer | Alan Govinden, Producer/Writer
A coming of age love story set in 1925, follows 17 year old recently orphaned Lucy Gladwell, who is sent from England to live under the guardianship of her uncle George. Lucy defies George’s plans to marry her off to a rich plantation owner for his financial gain, when she falls deeply in love with local labourer, Krishna. A forbidden love story across the social divides of race and class unravels on the enchanting island of Mauritius. Their true love is worth risking everything, but with an impossible choice to make and their time is running out.
Immediately following the film, a Q&A will be held.
World Premiere
Happens on the following Dates:
Sep 22, 2025, 5:00pm to 7:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Sep 22, 2025, 7:15pm to 9:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Sinister Streets: Witch Trials, Murders & Literary Legends
2025-09-22 12:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-21 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.

Stop Making Sense - Screening + Live Q&A
2025-09-21 19:00 - 21:00 | The Cabot, 286 Cabot Street, Beverly, CA, 01915, United States
Live Event Hosted by Jerry Harrison
A Film by Jonathan Demme and Talking Heads
Newly restored in 4K to coincide with its 40th anniversary, the 1984 film was directed by renowned filmmaker Jonathan Demme and is considered by critics as the greatest concert film of all time. Starring band members David Byrne, Chris Frantz, Jerry Harrison and Tina Weymouth (along with their incredible touring musicians), the live performance was shot at Hollywood’s Pantages Theater and features Talking Heads’ most memorable songs. The live event will feature a public screening of the re – release and hosted by co – star Jerry Harrison who will deliver introductory remarks, post screening comments and audience Q&A.

Branford Marsalis Quartet
2025-09-21 17:00 - 18:30 | Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
New Orleans-born Branford Marsalis is an award-winning saxophonist, band leader, featured classical soloist, and a film and Broadway composer. In the process, he has become a multi award-winning artist with three Grammys, a citaton by the National Endowment for the Arts as a Jazz Master and an avatar of contemporary artistic excellence.

The 1775 Quebec Expedition from Newburyport: Following Their Footsteps
2025-09-21 15:00 - 16:00 | Central Congregational Church Newburyport MA, 14 Titcomb St, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
On September 19, 1775, over 1,100 men departed Newburyport on a secret mission to capture Quebec—led by Benedict Arnold and planned with George Washington.
Join Jack Santos as he recounts the stories of Newburyport’s patriots on this daring expedition through the wilderness as we celebrate its 250th anniversary.
250 years ago this year, on the 19th of September, 1775, 1100 farmers, soldiers, merchants, teachers, and laborers left Newburyport on eleven ships for a secret, bold attack on Quebec City.
Had the plan worked, there likely would have been no revolutionary war, and Quebec would have been the 14th state in a new United States of America.
Relatively recently, Jack Santos put his hiking boots on his feet, and his kayak on his car, to follow Arnold’s trail through Maine. He followed the diary, maps, and stories of Newburyport soldiers. He visited the same stopping points, slogged through the same mud, and got bitten by the descendents of the mosquitoes of that era.
We’ll hear the stories of Newburyporters like Caleb Haskell, Rev Samuel Spring, Jeremiah Wheelwright and others, describing their experiences during that ill-fated journey to liberate Quebec.
Join us to hear about this exciting trek through the Maine backwoods, in a way that presents it as a travelogue of a trip that you, too, can do – highlighting historical locations, museums, and displays to visit first hand.
Central Congregation Church14 Titcomb StreetNewburyport, MA 01950at 3:00 pm

Navigating Art & Science | Exhibit at The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck
2025-09-21 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

Vintage Base Ball
2025-09-21 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.

Newburyport Art presents September at 65 Water Street: The Art of Giving
2025-09-21 11:00 - 17:00 | Newburyport Art Association, 65 Water St, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
Newburyport Art (NAA) is thrilled to announce a month-long fundraiser and special events during the month of September!
Art of Giving is a month-long fundraiser that includes an online auction (bidding open now until September 20th), membership drive, and a ticketed Art Block Party on September 20th from 4:00-7:00pm. The Block Party will feature The Cookie Monstah food truck, Metzy’s food truck, live music, lawn games, giveaways, and more! Tickets to the event can be purchased here: https://givebutter.com/c/art-of-giving (discounted rates for Newburyport Art members!)
A free, open to the public reception for the Art of Giving will be held on Friday, September 5th from 5:00-7:00pm. Light refreshments will be served. The online auction can be viewed here: https://givebutter.com/c/art-of-giving/auction
In addition to the fundraiser, Newburyport Art will be hosting a free Sketchbook pop-up event on Saturday, September 6th from 2:00-5:00pm. Artists Grodon Przybyla, Susan Spellman, James Tinguely and Peter Erickson will be in the gallery with their sketchbooks and invite visitors to flip through their sketchbooks and chat with them.
On Friday, September 12th, Newburyport Art is partnering with the Museum of Old Newbury to host a lecture by freelance writer and historical researcher Kathleen Lagone, titled The Miniature Painter Revealed: Amalia Kussner’s Gilded Age Pursuit of Fame and Fortune. This lecture will be held at Newburyport Art, from 6:30 to 8:00pm. This lecture is free to Museum of Old Newbury and Newburyport Art members and $10 for non-members. Registration is required.
The galleries are free and open to the public Tuesday through Saturday from 11:00am–5:00pm and Sunday from 1:00pm–5:00pm. Newburyport Art is closed on Mondays. The ground-floor Hills Gallery has an accessible entrance. More information, as well as an online gallery is available at newburyportart.org.
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.

Museum of Old Newbury Guided Tours - August, September, October, 2025
2025-09-21 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!

Ropes Mansion Self-Guided Tour
2025-09-21 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
2025-09-21 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.
