North of Boston

Sinister Streets: Witch Trials, Murders & Literary Legends
2025-11-13 12:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-10 12:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-09 12:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-08 12:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | 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!
2025-11-13 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-12 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-11 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-09 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.

Sawyer Free Library Launches Monthly Artist Program with Volume One Exhibition
2025-11-13 10:00 - 17:00 | MA

Hammers on Stone: The Granite Industry on Cape Ann
2025-11-13 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-12 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-09 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).

THE GLASS MENAGERIE by Tennessee Williams
2025-11-12 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
2025-11-12 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-11-11 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-11-10 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-11-09 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-11-08 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.

Amelia Earhart: Beyond the Skies
2025-11-12 14:00 - 15:00 | Wenham Museum, 132 Main St., Route 1A, Wenham, MA, 01984, United States
Most people know Amelia Earhart as the trailblazing pilot who vanished over the Pacific in 1937 — her plane still missing to this day. In this program for adults, Dr. Margie Arnold explores Earhart’s remarkable life beyond aviation, from her work as a Boston social worker and engagement to a Marblehead man, to her advocacy for women’s rights and her ventures into fashion and design. Join us to discover how Amelia Earhart’s determination and vision helped her defy expectations and inspire generations to dream boldly.
Don’t miss this fascinating talk—perfect for history lovers!
Afternoon Enrichment Series • Included with general museum admission • Ages: Adults • Registration not required
About Dr. Margie Arnold:
Dr. Margie Arnold has retired from a thirty-year career in higher education as a faculty member and as an academic administrator. Margie has published two textbooks, published over twenty articles and delivered over one hundred professional presentations during her time in higher education.
Margie has been a longtime advocate for Amelia Earhart’s life and legacy and gives complimentary talks about the famous aviator. Last year, she led a community project to re-dedicate a plaque in honor of Amelia Earhart in Medford, MA. She has been interviewed on the national podcast “Chasing Earhart” which reaches over 10,000 listeners, and earlier this year served as the keynote speaker at the Amelia Earhart Scholarship Luncheon for the New England Ninety-Nines. Most recently she presented at the Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum in Atchison, KS and at the International Women’s Pilot’s Museum in Oklahoma City, OK.

Adventure and Travel For All at Newburyport Council on Aging
2025-11-12 13:00 - 14:30 | MA
Join Newburyport Council on Aging and Wolfe Adventures & Tours
Wednesday, November 12th from 1:00PM – 2:30PM
Learn about upcoming trips near and far!
REGISTER HERE

Honoring Heroes: A Veterans Day Celebration
2025-11-11 09:00 - 16:00 | Wenham Museum, 132 Main St., Route 1A, Wenham, MA, 01984, United States
Join us this Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11, as we open our doors for a special day of remembrance and appreciation. Though the museum is usually closed on Tuesdays, this Veterans Day we’ll be open with meaningful, family-friendly programming throughout the day to honor those who have served.
Explore exhibits highlighting military history, take part in family-friendly activities for all ages, and reflect on stories of service and sacrifice.
Free admission for veterans and active military families.
Sponsored by the George J. Molignano Charitable Trust.
Wenham Museum gratefully acknowledges Peter Gwinn and the organizers of Military Service Day on 7/18/2026 at the Patton Homestead for their generous in-kind contribution in support of Veterans Day programming.

Holiday Food Drive for the Salem Pantry
2025-11-10 10:00 - 17:00 | Peabody Essex Museum, East India Square, 161 Essex Street, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
This holiday season, PEM is proud to host a food drive benefitting the Salem Pantry! From November 10 through December 7, visitors are invited to drop off a non-perishable food donation at the Admissions desk and receive a voucher for a free cookie at the Atrium Café, courtesy of Gourmet Caterers.
Accepted items include:
Local grocery store gift cards (in $5, $10, or $15 increments)
Holiday sides: Stuffing mix, canned gravy, canned cranberry sauce, canned pumpkin, shelf-stable pie shells, baking mixes
Pantry staples: Canned goods, spices, cooking oil, flour
All items must be non-perishable, unopened and non-expired.
Visitors who donate will also have the opportunity to enter a raffle to win a free one-year family membership to PEM. Members who donate may enter a raffle to win a mystery prize.
Thank you for helping PEM give back to our Salem community!
PEM’s food drive is organized by the museum’s Climate + Environment Initiative.
This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from Nov 10, 2025 to Dec 7, 2025 and happens every:
Mondays: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Thursdays: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Fridays: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Saturdays: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Sundays: 10:00am – 5:00pm

Goodnight Moonshine
2025-11-09 17:00 - 18:30 | Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
World debut of new CD—free CD with every ticket!
Goodnight Moonshine is the dynamic duo of singer-songwriter Molly Venter (of Red Molly) and guitarist/producer Eben Pariser (of Roosevelt Dime). Blending Molly’s soulful, literary songwriting with Eben’s imaginative guitar work, they create a rich, jazz-infused folk sound. Known for their emotional depth and musical intimacy, the pair brings years of performance, storytelling, and collaboration to the stage—offering songs that are both deeply personal and universally resonant.

Rocky Neck Art Colony Member Showcase
2025-11-09 12:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-08 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.

Self-Guided Fall Orchard Walk at Cider Hill Farm
2025-11-09 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.

Fast Times
2025-11-08 20:00 - 22:30 | The Cut, 177 Main Street , Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
11/8/25
Reserved Seating $25
GA Standing $15
7:00pm Doors / 8:00pm Show
21+ Positive I.D. Required
Boasting wild hair, keytars, and all the stick twirls you can handle, their visual appeal can only be matched by their relentless musical output on stage. It is a complete 80’s extravaganza of non-stop high energy, full costumes and top notch performance. This is THE TOTALLY RAD 80’s Experience!!! This is just the beginning of what Fast Times brings to the table. A catalog of over 100 eighties classics from dance, to hip hop, to hair metal Fast Times covers the decade from top to bottom. With over 20 years of live experience and 1000s of gigs under their belt, this 4-piece group encompasses the true sound of the 80’s. Featuring male lead vocals all members sing both lead and harmonies which sets them apart from other bands on the scene and allows for 3 and 4-part vocal lines with style and sophistication, creating variety, a richness of sound, and an unmatchable authentic 80’s performance like no other. Clients range from sports teams including The New England Patriots, Manchester Monarchs and Boston Bruins Foundation to ski resorts including Killington, Loon Mountain, Cannon Mountain and Sunday River to opening up for Naked Eyes and Wang Chung and various Colleges, private events and night clubs throughout New England. Their goal is to present an entertaining, polished, high energy show while bringing back the nostalgia of the era in true 80’s style. All of their music is performed live, with no backing tracks or pre-recorded/sequenced music, which allows for the flexibility and intimacy to have a closer connection with the numerous crowds they perform for each and every weekend. er at some of Boston’s biggest establishments.

Draw The Line
2025-11-08 20:00 - 22:00 | Larcom Theatre, 13 Wallis Street, Beverly, MA, 01915, United States
Draw The Line blazes with 25+ years of homage to rock ‘n roll icons Aerosmith. As the world’s only officially endorsed Aerosmith Tribute Show, it’s earned nods from Aerosmith themselves, top DJs, journalists, and a global fan base.
They channel Aerosmith’s bluesy hard rock, heavy metal, and rhythm and blues with uncanny precision, belting out hits like “Walk this Way,” “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing,” and “Janie’s Got a Gun.” Lead singer Neill Byrnes, an MTV-recognized Steven Tyler look-alike, brings the magic to life.
This isn’t just a show; it’s a mind-blowing, high-caliber experience that’ll leave you wanting more. Don’t miss your chance to witness Draw The Line as they become Aerosmith, delivering an electrifying journey through rock history.
Thelarcom.org/drawtheline

Mamma Mia!
2025-11-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
On a sunny Greek island, bride-to-be Sophie secretly invites three of her mother Donna’s old flames—one may be her father. Chaos, romance, and revelations unfold as love rekindles, identities blur, and the wedding takes an unexpected turn in this feel-good story of family, friendship, and ABBA hits.

La Bohème
2025-11-08 13:00 - 16:30 | Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
With its enchanting setting and spellbinding score, the world’s most popular opera is as timeless as it is heartbreaking. Franco Zeffirelli’s picture-perfect production brings 19th-century Paris to the Met stage as Puccini’s young friends and lovers navigate the joy and struggle of bohemian life. Soprano Juliana Grigoryan is the feeble seamstress Mimì, opposite tenor Freddie De Tommaso as the ardent poet Rodolfo. Keri-Lynn Wilson conducts the performance.
Runtime: 3:29
RevivalConductor: Keri-Lynn Wilson
Mimì: Juliana Grigoryan | Musetta: Heidi Stober | Rodolfo: Freddie De Tommaso
Marcello: Lucas Meachem | Schaunard: Sean Michael Plumb | Colline: Jongmin Park
Benoit/Alcindoro: Donald Maxwell
Production: Franco Zeffirelli | Set Designer: Franco Zeffirelli | Costume Designer: Peter J. Hall | Lighting Designer: Gil Wechsler
