North of Boston

Step Aboard History: FREE Deck Tours of the Schooner Adventure
2025-09-06 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-05 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Schooner Adventure, 23 Harbor Loop, Gloucester, M, 01931, 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.

Children's Broom Decorating at The Hawthorne Hotel
2025-09-06 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.

Rocky Neck Historic Walking Tour
2025-09-06 08:00 - 17:00 | Rocky Neck
Rocky Neck Historic Walking Tour are back for the season! This public walking tour covers the rich history of Rocky Neck Art Colony, showcasing the many artists who worked here, especially from the late nineteenth century to today. Artists such as Edward Hopper, Winslow Homer, Augustus Buhler, John Sloan, Theresa Bernstein, Stuart Davis, and Emile Gruppe found artistic inspiration and community in this peninsula.
Join one of our docents on the tour and follow a path that held studios and gathering places of the artists, interspersed with the fishing shacks, sail lofts, and schooner docks of the fishing industry that grew up here over the same period. It will include recognition of the many galleries that contribute to the Rocky Neck community today. The tour also describes the importance of transportation and the proliferation of hotels that encouraged the growth of Rocky Neck as an artist community, as well as other notable historic events.
RNAC’s Historic Walking Tours last from 1- to 1.5 hours and cover approximately .75 miles. Tours begin at the Rocky Neck Parking Lot and end at the Rocky Neck Cultural Center, 6 Wonson Street, Gloucester, MA.
Participants are encouraged to park in the parking lot at the entrance to Rocky Neck where a volunteer tour guide meets the group. Comfortable shoes are encouraged. Be prepared to walk on uneven terrain and up a hill.
The 2025 public tours will be take place on Saturdays at 11am:
May 24
June 7 & 21
July 12 & 26
August 9 & 23
September 6 & 20
Tours are limited to 15 people.
Cost: $10 for RNAC members or $25 for nonmembers.
For more information email director@rockyneckartcolony.org or call 978-515-7004. Tours may be cancelled in inclement weather.

Children's Witch Hat Decorating at The Hawthorne Hotel
2025-09-06 08:00 - 17:00 | Hawthorne Hotel, 18 Washington Sq. West, Salem, 01970, United States
Children’s Witch Hat Decorating at The Hawthorne Hotel
Activity Length: 30 minutes
Location: The Hawthorne Hotel 18 Washington Square West, Salem MA 01970 Second Floor, Pickman Room
Hosted By: This is a self-guided activity overseen by Good Witch Apprentices
Decorate a magical witch hat in the color of your choice with craft gems, 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.

Concert Series in an Intimate Setting
2025-09-05 20:00 - 22:00 | Me and Thee, Harrison Avenue 52, Boston, M, 02111, United States
Enjoy a quiet evening with a wonderful acoustics and affordable prices. The concerts are up close and personal. Concerts are twice a month from September through November and February through May.

Cape Ann Shakespeare Troupe presents One Act Wonders
2025-09-05 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-09-04 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-09-03 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.

Swing Night with The Acoustiphonics
2025-09-05 19:00 - 21:30 | Off Cabot Comedy & Events, 9 Wallis Street, Beverly, MA, 01915, United States
Swing Dance Night with the Acoustiphonics! Sponsored by Modern Millies and Emporium 32 on Central Salem in Salem, MA!
Boogie on down to Beverly for the infectious big band sounds of Acoustiphonics at our Swing Dance Night! Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or a complete beginner, our night promises to be a thrilling escape into the vibrant world of swing music, dance and prohibition style cocktails.
🌟 Dance Lesson:
Doors open at 6:30, get there early to kick off the night with a lively free swing dance lesson led by the talented Dale Grasso at 7:00. She will teach you the basics of swing, ensuring you feel confident and ready to hit the floor. No partner needed, just come with your dancing shoes and a big smile! The band plays from 7:30 to 10!
Swing attire is encouraged! Looking for inspiration? Visit our friends at https://modernmillieshop.com/ and https://www.emporium32.com/

Downtown Movies in Andover
2025-09-05 19:00 - 21:00 | 20 Main Street, behind Andover Old Town Hall, 20 Main Street, Andover, M, 01810, United States
Free Movies in downtown Andover behind Old Town Hall, 20 Main Street.
Friday, July 18
Friday, August 15
Friday, September 5
7 – 9 PM. Movies to be announced soon.

Fall Fridays on the Farm
2025-09-05 14:30 - 17:30 | Cider Hill Farm, 45 Fern Avenue, Amesbury, M, 01913, United States
Kick off each fall weekend with free live music from 2:30-5:30 pm. Enjoy the outdoor hard cider bar (non-alcoholic sparkling cider available) and grab some farm snacks in the farm store. The farm store is open daily until 6 pm. Apple picking open daily through mid to late October! See the music schedule: https://www.ciderhill.com/farm-events/live-music

Navigating Art & Science | Exhibit at The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck
2025-09-05 12:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-04 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

Rephrasing | Exhibit at Cove Gallery
2025-09-05 12:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-04 12:00 - 17:00 | Cove Gallery, 37 Rocky Neck Avenue, Gloucester, MA, 01930
Curated by Janice Brand
Exhibit Dates: August 21 – September 14
Opening Reception: Thursday, August 21, 4-7 pm
Closing Reception: Sunday, September 14, 2-5pm
Gallery Hours: Sunday & Monday, 12-5pm; Thursday – Saturday, 12-7pm
Rephrasing, an exhibition curated by Janice Brand, encompasses the mixed-media work of Shira Karman, Tobi Klein, Helen Tory, and Patricia Wellenkamp, who utilize the concepts of adaptation and revision. This show, the fifth for the 2025 season at Cove Gallery, takes into consideration memory, family, story-telling, and definitely redefinition, or rephrasing.
Shira Karman focuses on fragments that relate to some other time or place, whether known or unknown. She is interested in how these fragments tell a story that she may know or hope to uncover.
Tobi Klein explores mono-printing, collage, and other mixed-media techniques, taking inspiration from the continual shifting of light, color, and pattern of the granite quarries and the sea. She builds a story, inviting viewers to peel back the layers and look below the surface.
Helen Tory uses diverse media to express her connection with birds described in her father’s 1930s nature diaries. A variety of paint, mark-making, torn papers, and string elicit each bird’s particular characteristics.
Patricia Wellenkamp uses a series of carved linoleum blocks to print on cotton and other fabrics. She incorporates embroidery, paper, and other elements to add ornamentation and complexity to images that might come from an ancestor’s dress, dahlias in her garden or imagined landscapes.

Newburyport Art presents September at 65 Water Street: The Art of Giving
2025-09-05 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-04 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
2025-09-05 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-04 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!

Step Aboard History: FREE Deck Tours of the Schooner Adventure
2025-09-05 10:00 - 16:00 | The Schooner Adventure, 23 Harbor Loop, Gloucester, M, 01930, United States

Gloucester Harbor - The Soul of Cape Ann
2025-09-05 - 2025-09-07 | MA
“Gloucester Harbor – The Soul of Cape Ann” is the focus for a weekend of multidisciplinary talks, readings, and tours exploring Gloucester’s amazing natural harbor and its impact on Cape Ann’s history, commerce, and the arts. Organized by the Jonathan Bayliss Society in partnership with Cape Ann Museum, Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute, Gloucester Writers Center, Maritime Gloucester, Mass Oyster Project, Neptune’s Harvest, Sawyer Free Library, and Schooner Adventure. Advance registration required via jonathanbayliss.org/harbor. Multiple locations in Gloucester, Mass.

THE GLASS MENAGERIE by Tennessee Williams
2025-09-04 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-09-03 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.

The Sweet Remains
2025-09-04 19:30 - 21:00 | Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
The acclaimed folk-rock trio, which has amassed more than 65 million Spotify streams, returns to touring in support of their highly anticipated fifth studio album, Embers—a mesmerizing collection of acoustic-driven, three-part harmonies.
A rare independent success, The Sweet Remains have surpassed 65 million streams on Spotify, earning a devoted global following.
Formed by Rich Price (Burlington, VT), Greg Naughton (NYC), and Brian Chartrand (Phoenix, AZ), The Sweet Remains is driven by three accomplished singer-songwriters. Rich Price, whose song I’m On My Way was featured on the multi-platinum Shrek 2 soundtrack, has released multiple solo albums and written for film and TV. Early in his career, he was signed to RCA and later Geffen Records. Greg Naughton earned acclaim for his debut indie release, Demagogue & The Sun Songs, praised by Performing Songwriter Magazine as “a magnetic writer and performer.” That album was co-produced by the late Grammy-winning artist Phoebe Snow. Greg’s work extends beyond music—he co-wrote and directed The Independents, inspired by the band’s real-life experiences, and often collaborates with his wife, Tony-winner Kelli O’Hara. Brian Chartrand, a celebrated Phoenix-based songwriter, has released numerous solo albums and tours internationally, including as the creator of Live From Laurel Canyon, a critically acclaimed tribute to folk-rock legends like CSN, Neil Young, and Joni Mitchell.
With Embers, The Sweet Remains continue their legacy, following in the footsteps of their beloved catalog: Music Fills The Spaces (2020), Night Songs (2015), North & Prospect (2012), and Laurel & Sunset (2008).

Improv Variety Show
2025-09-04 19:00 - 21:30 | Off Cabot Comedy & Events, 9 Wallis Street, Beverly, MA, 01915, United States
Get Ready for quick witted performers, hilarious games and unexpected twists – all inspired by audience suggestions. From Zany characters to outrageous scenes – anything can happen when comedy is made up on the spot.

Coffee & Conversations at the Carlson Education Center: What is a Schooner?
2025-09-04 10:30 - 11:30 | Cape Ann Museum Green, 13 Poplar Street, Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Thursday, September 4, 2025
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Carlson Education Center, CAM Green
13 Poplar Street, Gloucester, MA
CAM Members Free, Non-Members $5
Registration required as space is limited
Up to the early 20th century, schooners were the workhorses of the Gloucester fisheries under sail. But visitors to the Cape Ann Museum have often asked, “What exactly is a Schooner?” This presentation will provide an easy-to-remember definition of a schooner and will show its evolution from a small inshore fishing boat to an extreme racing type. Ship models from the Museum’s collection and photos will illustrate the presentation.
You are invited to join us every Thursday for a unique experience. Led by a CAM docent, these deep dives into a single artwork or object from the Collection will begin with conversation, a short presentation and complimentary coffee at the Carlson Education Center, followed by a special trip to the James Center to view the object being discussed. No special knowledge needed! Just a curiosity to learn more in a small group setting and enjoy a unique experience.
Image Credit: Willard E. Andrews, model of the Henry W. Longfellow, 2013. Collection of the Cape Ann Museum. Gift of Willard E. and Linda Andrews, in memory of Kay Ellis, 2016.

Maximus to Jack: Charles Olson & John Hays Hammond Jr.
2025-09-03 17:30 - 19:00 | Hammond Castle Museum, 80 Hesperus Avenue, Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
September 3
Program:
5:30 – 6:00 pm: Light Refreshments & Networking
6:00 – 7:00 pm: Presentation
7:00- 7:15 pm: Conclusion & Q&A.
https://bit.ly/MaximustoJack
On the night of September 3rd, 1960, John Hays Hammond Jr. hosted a reading by the poetCharles Olson at Hammond Castle Museum…
This poster was originally done for that event, by the inventor’s late-life partner Harry Martin, who introduced Hammond—once called the “Electronic Sorcerer”—to Olson: the self-styled “Archeologist of Morning.” The two men’s friendship would be short-lived and tempestuous.
65 years later, join Hammond Castle Museum in marking the anniversary of Olson’s reading and for the first time exploring the dramatic relationship between our founder and the luminary Maximus poet—two colossal figures who helped shape the community of Gloucester as we
know it today.
Through never-before-seen archival correspondence and a close reading of often overlooked Olson poems that address Hammond and the avant-garde 1960s literary and artistic circle surrounding the Museum directly, Director of Visitor Services and Education Caleb McMurphy
will revive a near-forgotten chapter of local history and shed new light on two of the city’s most
interesting citizens.

Mahjong for Beginners
2025-09-03 16:00 - 18:00 | Wenham Museum, 132 Main St., Route 1A, Wenham, MA, 01984, United States
Ready to roll the tiles? Join Buckle Venable from the Massachusetts Riichi Society for this beginner class for adults and you can start playing with confidence! Learn the basics, pick up simple strategies, and have a blast in a relaxed, friendly setting. No experience needed—just bring your curiosity and enthusiasm!
Registration not required | Free to participate
Please note this class is for adults only—kids are welcome in the museum but must be supervised by a caregiver.

First Wednesdays
2025-09-03 16:00 - 18:00 | Wenham Museum, 132 Main St., Route 1A, Wenham, MA, 01984, United States
This is a repeating event, the first Wednesday of every month. Currently we are offering free admission on Aug 6.
We’re open late!
Visit Wenham Museum on the first Wednesday of the month and enjoy extended evening hours from 4 to 6 PM! Bring the whole family and explore our beloved model train gallery, vintage toy collections, and hands-on history exhibits after school or work. It’s a perfect midweek museum adventure!
