• Abraxas – Santana Tribute

    Larcom Theatre  

    Get ready for a high-energy night of unforgettable ’70s music as Abraxas, featuring renowned guitarist Ed Antonelli, brings the spirit and sound of Santana to the stage. The heart of the show is a powerful celebration of Santana’s legendary catalog, with electrifying performances of favorites like “Black Magic Woman,” “Oye Como Va,” “Maria Maria,” “Everybody’s...

    $30.00

    KidsFEST

    KidsFEST

    Haverhill High School  

    KidsFEST is more than just an event; it is a celebration of childhood, creativity, and community. In bringing back this beloved Haverhill tradition for 2026, Haverhill Education Foundation aims to create a vibrant, inclusive family festival featuring: live performances, a diverse array of vendors, friendly competitions, interactive shows and activities, and a spotlight on Haverhill’s...

    Free

    Black Excellence 5k

    Grace Methodist Church 374 Broadway, Lynn, MA, United States
    Grace Methodist Church 374 Broadway, Lynn, MA, United States

    Grace Methodist Church  

    Grace Methodist Church 374 Broadway, Lynn, MA

    🎉 Black Excellence 5K – Registration Now Open! 🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏿‍♂️ 📅 Saturday, May 16, 2026 Day of Registration will begin at 9 am ⏰ Race starts at 10:00 AM 📍 Grace...

    $35.00

    Motif No.1 Day

    Downtown Rockport  

    Join us for Motif No. 1 Day as we celebrate Rockport’s unique identity as both a historic fishing village and a vibrant artist destination. Centered around the iconic red fishing shack—long a favorite subject for painters and photographers—this beloved annual event brings together the very spirit of Rockport: coastal beauty, creative energy, and community pride....

    North Shore Children’s Museum: Marblehead Free Days!

    North Shore Children's Museum 10 Main Street, Peabody, M, United States
    North Shore Children's Museum 10 Main Street, Peabody, M, United States

    North Shore Children’s Museum  

    North Shore Children's Museum 10 Main Street, Peabody, M

    Marblehead residents can enjoy free admission to the North Shore Children's Museum on Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17! With the generous support of Marblehead Cultural Council, we are...

    Free

    “Where I’m From” Poetry and Collage at PEM

    Peabody Essex Museum  

    Know before you go In-person Location: Create Space Studios $30 members; $35 nonmembers. Preregistration required. Based on the poem “Where I’m From” by George Ella Lyon, create your own poem telling the story of your heritage and identity, calling upon the power of the five senses. You can choose to work with the power of...

    $35.00

    New England Equine Rescue’s Spring Open House

    New England Equine Rescue North 52 Ash Street, West Newbury, MA, United States
    New England Equine Rescue North 52 Ash Street, West Newbury, MA, United States

    New England Equine Rescue North  

    New England Equine Rescue North 52 Ash Street, West Newbury, MA

    Please join us for our Annual Spring Open House at the New England Equine Rescue in West Newbury from 11-2 on Saturday, May 16th. Come visit our donkeys, mini horses...

    The Many Names of Anonymity

    Peabody Essex Museum  

    Join us for an author talk and book signing for a groundbreaking new publication with close ties to PEM’s collection. In The Many Names of Anonymity: Portraitists of the Canton Trade, art historian Winnie Wong explores the vibrant community of artists working in Guangzhou, China in the 18th and 19th centuries. Many of their paintings...

    $25.00

    KEVIN OLUSOLA IN CONCERT

    Cochran Chapel  

    Kevin Olusola ’06 in Concert Presented by The Bernard and Mildred Kayden Fund & The William Thomas Visiting Artist Fund 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., Cochran Chapel KEVIN OLUSOLA ’06 As one-fifth of the multi-platinum-selling a cappella group Pentatonix, the multi-faceted Olusola defies stereotypes by reimagining classical musicianship through a modern sonic and lyrical lens....

    Free

    An Afternoon of Spring Concerts with NMYO

    Dolan Performing Arts Center  

    The Northeast Massachusetts Youth Orchestras presents An Afternoon of Spring Concerts on Sunday, May 17, at the Dolan Performing Arts Center, 130 High Street, in Ipswich, MA. The 2:00 pm concert features the NMYO Prelude String Ensemble, Overture String Ensemble, and Intermezzo Orchestra. The 4:00 pm concert features NMYO’s advanced ensembles: Wind Ensemble and Symphony...

    Free

    Rockport Music Youth Spotlight

    Shalin Liu Performance Center  

    Enjoy an afternoon of music showcasing students who participate in Rockport Music’s education programs. The feature ensemble, the Cape Ann Youth Chorus, will present a heartwarming program of pieces about animals and nature, the perfect setting for spring. ABOUT YOUTH CHORUS Rockport Music’s Cape Ann Youth Chorus offers an engaging, inclusive choral experience for young...

    Free

    Chamber Music Concert to Celebrate Spring

    St. Andrew's Episcopal Church 135 Lafayette St, Marblehead, MA, United States
    St. Andrew's Episcopal Church 135 Lafayette St, Marblehead, MA, United States

    St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church  

    St. Andrew's Episcopal Church 135 Lafayette St, Marblehead, MA

    What: Spring chamber music concert — Debussy, Franck & Piazzolla's Four Seasons of Buenos Aires Who: Pianist Eleena Gelfgatt (Carnegie Hall debut, 2018), violinist Diane Hastings (toured nationally with Michael...

    Free