• “The Fisherman’s Cause: Atlantic Commerce and Maritime Dimensions of the American Revolution” Lecture

    Salem Armory Visitor Center  

    As the nation marks the 250th anniversary of American independence, join us for Conflict & Community: Salem, Essex County, and the American Revolution — a dynamic series of programs exploring the American Revolution — its many perspectives, lived experiences, and lasting legacies. This series brings together a range of voices and experts to examine the...

    Free

    Virtual Creative Foundations: Cyanotypes

    Virtual  

    Celebrate Knowing Nature: Stories of the Boreal Forest with a guided tour and workshop! First, go inside the exhibition with Jane Winchell, PEM’s Sarah Fraser Robbins Director of The Dotty Brown Art & Nature Center and Curator of Natural History, and discover the biodiversity and global importance of our northernmost forests. Afterward, join artist Patricia...

    $49.00

    The Bordellos – FREE SHOW – Third Thursday (music) Therapy at The Cut

    The Cut  

    FREE SHOW! 21+, Positive I.D. Required Doors at 6pm Show at 7pm This is a perfect opportunity to check out The Cut's incredible music venue - killer sightlines, banger sound system, huge dance floor and 2 large bars! The Bordellos describe themselves as, "The second best bar band on the North Shore and most of...

    Free

    Billy Childs Trio

    Shalin Liu Performance Center  

    Experience an evening with Billy Childs, one of the most celebrated and visionary composers and pianists of our time. Widely regarded as among the foremost American composers of his generation, Childs has forged a singular voice that seamlessly unites jazz, classical, and contemporary chamber music traditions—creating a richly expressive style that is both sophisticated and...

    $48.00

    Dead to the Core – May Show

    The Cut  

    Dead to the Core is Sam Bouve (Bass), Sean Galbraith (Guitar), John Spurr (Drums), Phil Todisco (Guitar), and Scotty King (Keys). This collective of North Shore original artists, songwriters, and producers came together in 2020 to honor the timeless catalog of the Grateful Dead with a fresh and innovative approach. Dead to the Core celebrates...

    Salem as Muse: Lucy Cleveland, Author and Textile Artist

    Peabody Essex Museum  

    Know before you go In-person Location: Morse Auditorium Included with admission; preregistration encouraged. Registration link coming soon. Lucy Hiller (Lambert) Cleveland , "There was an old lady who lived in a shoe.." (detail), 1840-1860. Paper, watercolor, linen, leather, silk, cotton, ink, wood. Gift of Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Morck, 1998. 137846. Peabody Essex Museum. Photo...

    $25.00

    Seasonal Saturday Tours!

    Seasonal Saturday Tours!

    Museum of Old Newbury  

    Guided tours of the Museum of Old Newbury’s 1808 Federal-style home, offered Saturdays this winter. History comes alive on every floor! NEW! Fall and Winter Guided Tours at the Museum of Old Newbury Beginning in mid-October, 2025, the Museum of Old Newbury will open its doors for guided tours every Saturday. Tours begin on the...

    $10,

    Kids Photo Op at Witch Pix

    Kids Photo Op – Spring Break

    Witch Pix  

    A kid-only witchy portrait session offering four fun styles for a quick, imaginative Salem experience. For a limited time, young visitors can enjoy a brief witchy portrait designed for vacation fun in Salem. Children pick one of four signature styles—Graveyard Magic, Crystal Ball Witchery, 1692 Glamour, or Earth Witch—and step into character with simple costume...

    Rockport Music Presents: Skylark

    Shalin Liu Performance Center  

    Six-time GRAMMY®-nominated Skylark presents Clear Voices in the Dark, pairing Poulenc’s wartime masterpiece Figure Humaine with Civil War–era songs in a powerful reflection on the human voice in times of conflict. Clear Voices in the Dark Francis Poulenc’s Figure Humaine is one of the most extraordinary works composed for unaccompanied choir. Written in 1943 in...

    $38.00

    Birdseye Sunset Sessions: Pride Edition

    Beauport Hotel Gloucester  

    Raise a glass and kick off Cape Ann’s Pride Weekend in style at Sunset Sessions: Pride Edition—an evening of vibrant energy, coastal glamour, and unforgettable harborfront views at Beauport Hotel’s Birdseye Rooftop. Join us Friday, May 29th for a lively celebration featuring DJ entertainment from 617 Events. Dance as the sun sets over Gloucester Harbor,...

    $30

    The Voice Club Showcase

    Larcom Theatre  

    The Voice Club Showcase: Experience an inspiring evening of music as professional singer and master voice coach Bethany Vahn presents our Spring Singers Showcase. Featuring everyday performers—from young adults to retirees—this uplifting event celebrates the joy of singing with performances spanning Broadway favorites, country classics, jazz standards, and more. Over the past year, members of...

    $25.00

    Spring Cider Run 5K & Donut Dash

    Cider Hill Farm  

    Run, walk, stroll on the farm. This race combines some of our favorite things - being outside on the farm with family and friends, changing seasons, sipping cider and cider donuts! All ages and levels welcome + encouraged. 5K race routes wiggles through fields, orchards and forest and includes challenging areas with uneven terrain. It's...

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