North of Boston

Cape Ann Shakespeare Troupe presents One Act Wonders
2025-10-05 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-10-04 19:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | 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.

Hocus Pocus w/ Live Commentary
2025-10-05 17:00 | The Cabot, 286 Cabot Street, Beverly, CA, 01915, United States
“Hocus Pocus” fans will go “amuck” for this unique screening event full of behind the scenes anecdotes!
Actors Vinessa Shaw (“Alison”), Omri Katz (“Max”), Larry Bagby (“Ice”), Tobias Jelenik (“Jay”) and Jason Marsden (voice of “Binx”) will be watching along with you and providing live commentary! They will conjure a pre-show Q&A and perhaps a little bit of extra “magic!” Get tickets now “before it’s curtains – they evaporate – cease to exist!”

ARTIST TALK: Does Art Have to be an Object? | Deborah Read, Goetemann Artist-in-Residence
2025-10-05 16:00 - 17:00 | Cove Gallery, 37 Rocky Neck Avenue, Gloucester, MA, 01930
Join Gloucester-based artist Deborah Read at her Artist Talk for an engaging conversation about her art, process, and experience as this year’s Goetemann Artist-in-Residence at Rocky Neck Art Colony. Read poses the question: “does art have to be an object?”
Read’s interdisciplinary practice—spanning installation, performance, writing, and collaborative projects—challenges the notion that art must be an object. As co-founder of Gallery RAG and the international foundation Art+Everywhere, she has created platforms that dissolve boundaries between artist and audience, centering collaboration, care, and mutual support.
During her residency this October, Read embraces art as a public process of listening, generating, and sharing. “The question is never just ‘what did I make,’ but ‘what did we generate together?’” she notes. Her work invites us to see generosity as generative—enriching lives, spaces, and even economies.
Other related events:
Open Studios — October 27 & 29 from 12-2 PM at Gallery RAG (37 Rocky Neck Ave, Gloucester)
Culminating Talk — October 30 at 6 PM at Gallery RAG (37 Rocky Neck Ave, Gloucester)

Anna Geniushene, piano
2025-10-05 15:00 - 16:30 | Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
Anna Geniushene catapulted to international attention as the silver medalist at the 2022 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, where her powerful, nuanced playing and magnetic stage presence captivated audiences and critics alike.
PROGRAM
R.Schumann: Forest Scenes, Op.72
C.Debussy: Estampes L.108
Intermission
Glinka: Variations on a Theme of Mozart
Tchaikovsky: Variation Op.19 No.6 F major
Kreisler-Rachmaninov: Liebeslied, Liebesfreud

Bonsai Workshop at Granite Coast Brewing Company
2025-10-05 14:00 - 16:00 | Granite Coast Brewing Company, 77B Main St, Peabody, M, 01960, 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 Granite Coast Brewing Company. Granite Coast Brewing Company looks to provided innovative, creative, historical, and collaborative beer. It is at the heart of they we are and they look forward to serving you for years to come.
Under 21 policy: Please contact Granite Coast Brewing Company 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/granite-coast-brewing-company

Sinister Streets: Witch Trials, Murders & Literary Legends
2025-10-05 12:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-04 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.

Navigating Art & Science | Exhibit at The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck
2025-10-05 12:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-04 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

Vintage Base Ball
2025-10-05 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.

Museum of Old Newbury Guided Tours - August, September, October, 2025
2025-10-05 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-04 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!

Ropes Mansion Self-Guided Tour
2025-10-05 11:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-04 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
2025-10-05 11:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-04 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.

Children's Broom Decorating at The Hawthorne Hotel
2025-10-05 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-04 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.

Running On Jackson
2025-10-04 20:00 - 22:00 | Larcom Theatre, 13 Wallis Street, Beverly, MA, 01915, United States
Get ready for an unforgettable tribute to the legendary Jackson Browne. With a career spanning over 50 years, Browne’s iconic hits like “Running On Empty,” “Doctor My Eyes,” “Rock Me On The Water,” and “The Load Out/Stay” have left a lasting mark on music lovers worldwide.
Running On Jackson – The Premier Jackson Browne Tribute Concert is the ultimate homage, faithfully recreating the sound, look, and energy of a Jackson Browne show. From the first note, it feels as if Jackson himself has taken the stage.
Celebrate the music and legacy of Jackson Browne with Running On Jackson—a powerful, nostalgic concert experience that will have fans singing along and reliving the magic.
Thelarcom.org/runningonjackson

A Night of Comedy with Kerri Louise and Special Guest Jody Sloane
2025-10-04 20:00 - 22:00 | The Cut, 177 Main Street , Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
10/04/25
Reserved Seating $25-$30
GA Standing $15
7:00pm Doors, 8:00pm Show
21+, Positive I.D. Required
Comic Kerri Louise has just appeared on a new Showtime Comedy Special Called “Funny Women of a Certain Age”, steaming now.
She’s been on Oprah, Dr. Oz, and The Howard Stern Show. Kerri Louise was a finalist on NBC’s Last Comic Standing and starred in her own reality TV show called “Two Funny”, on The WE Network. Kerri has been featured on Comedy Central, VH1, and TrueTV countless times. She’s been on numerous TV talk shows, podcasts, and she’s a regular on Sirius XM radio. You’ve seen her high heels on stages like The Apprentice, Americas Got Talent, Comics Unleashed, Gotham Live, and she was the warm-up for The View. Kerri Louise can be seen at the top comedy clubs and festivals nationwide.
She lives in New York with her comedian husband, Tom Cotter, and their three sons. Being in a household full of testosterone, Kerri needed an escape, which is why she started her Webisode, “My Mommy Minute”. It has become very popular on Youtube for almost a decade. That audience has inspired, Kerri to write “Mean Mommy”, a funny “How To” mom book and a children’s book entitled “Harry the Elephant has an Allergy”, both on sale now on Amazon. This two-time author, hilarious comic, and mother of three (4 if you count her husband) can be found performing all over the country.
Check out Kerri’s funny clips with over 20 million views & her “Trending Sounds” @kerrilouisecomedy on all social platforms.

Blues Traveler
2025-10-04 20:00 | The Cabot, 286 Cabot Street, Beverly, CA, 01915, United States
Over an illustrious career Blues Traveler has played over 2,000 live shows in front of more than 30 million people, and, in “Run – Around,” had the longest – charting radio single in Billboard history, which earned them a Grammy® for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals.

Joss Stone
2025-10-04 19:30 - 21:00 | Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
Joss Stone is a Grammy and Brit Award-winning artist who released her acclaimed debut album, The Soul Sessions, in 2003, at the age of 16. Over her career, she has released nine studio albums, selling over 15 million copies worldwide.

Oktoberfest at Appleton Farms
2025-10-04 12:00 - 17:00 | Appleton Farms, 219 County Road, Ipswich, MA, 01938, United States
Raise your steins and join us for a spirited celebration of autumn at our annual Oktoberfest at Appleton Farms!
Enjoy a German inspired afternoon filled with craft brews, live music, and family-friendly fun. During the event, participants can indulge in unique Oktoberfest inspired food offerings from Kefi Catering, DownRiver Ice Cream, and our very own wood-fired pizza and baked goods handcrafted by the Appleton Culinary Team!
Tickets are sold by the carload. Participants will select either 12:00 noon or 2:30 pm for their timed ticket entry. The ticket cost will cover parking and access to this special event. Food and beer must be purchased separately. Whether you’re here for the craft brews, the polka, or just the good company; there’s something for everyone to enjoy. So grab your best dirndl or lederhosen and join us for a memorable afternoon!
• Live Music
o Wunder Kapelle (12:30 pm-3:30 pm)
o The Low Stakes (4:00 pm-5:00 pm)
• Local Craft & Seasonal Beers
o Notch Brewing (beer, wine, cider)
o True North Ales
o Rockport Brewing Company
• Lawn Games, traditional German Hammerschlagen, and a stein-holding competition
Saturday, October 4, 2025 | 12-5PM
Cost- Member Carload: $20; Nonmember Carload: $30

Newburyport Chocolate Tour
2025-10-04 12:00 - 16:00 | Newburyport
Join us for the 22nd Annual Newburyport Chocolate Tour, a sweet stroll through downtown as local shops open their doors with decadent chocolate treats. This much-loved community event brings together food lovers, families, and friends for an afternoon of indulgence and discovery.
Visitors can explore Newburyport’s unique boutiques and restaurants while sampling chocolate confections at each stop. Proceeds directly support local nonprofits, including Community Service of Newburyport, Greenstone Gives, and the General Charitable Society of Newburyport.
Tickets are limited and sell out quickly. Don’t miss this chance to enjoy chocolate while giving back to the community.
For tickets and more information, visit: ChocolateTour.org

Maple Strolls at Appleton Farms
2025-10-04 11:00 - 14:30 | Appleton Farms, 219 County Road, Ipswich, MA, 01938, United States
Sessions start at: 11, 12:15 & 1:30 Trustees Members $12/Nonmembers $20
Visit the historic maple stand and sugar shack at Appleton Farms and learn all about maple sugaring, its history at the farm and in New England, and how you can try your hand at it at home!
Experience a leisurely stroll along our country farm roads and past several historic landscapes to our Appleton maple grove. You’ll learn some of the history of maple sugaring as well as the science behind what makes maple sap run in our trees. The stroll concludes with a visit to our sugar shack where you will see firsthand how we turn the collected sap into our delicious Appleton maple syrup!
Be sure to wear weather appropriate clothing and boots or shoes that are appropriate for hiking in potentially wet and muddy spots or over uneven hilly terrain. All Maple Strolls are weather permitting and will last approximately 1 hour, walking much of that time. We welcome all ages; however, information is geared towards those 10 and up. Have smaller kids? Check out our family geared maple programming, Maple in the Barnyard!
Space is limited for this event and pre-registration is strongly recommended.
We will have a food station open selling maple baked goods, snacks and treats from 12-3pm by the sugar shack. Make sure to stop by! No pizza service will be available. The Farm Store is open 10am-4pm where you can buy our very own syrup. Make sure to stop by!

Children's Maple in the Barnyard at Appleton Farms, Ipswich, MA
2025-10-04 10:45 - 15:00 | Appleton Farms, 219 County Road, Ipswich, MA, 01938, United States
Sessions @ 10:45-11:30; 12-12:45; 1-1:45; 2:15-3:00
Trustees Member Adult: $9; Trustees Member Child: $9;
Nonmember Adult: $15; Nonmember Child: $15;
Children under 2 are free
Maple Season is here! This special program for ages 3-11 & their families will focus on the magic of maple from start to finish. We will discover this tradition by observing trees, tasting sap, learning the tools involved, and finally, tasting the sweet product. We will make sure to have time to visit our barnyard animals!
This program is for families and will last approximately 45 minutes. Please dress for the weather as the program is held outdoors. Children over 12 may be better suited for our Adult Maple Strolls as the information at Maple in the Barnyard is geared towards a younger audience, however, all are welcome.
Looking for a more adult tour? Sign up for our Adult Maple Stroll instead!
Space is limited for this event and pre-registration is strongly recommended.
We will have a food station open selling maple baked goods, snacks and treats from 11:30-3pm by the sugar shack. The Farm Store is open 10am-4pm where you can buy our very own syrup. Make sure to stop by!

Sixth Annual Fall Fair
2025-10-04 10:00 - 15:00 | Jeremiah Lee Mansion Gardens, 161 Washington St, Marblehead, 01945, United States
Join Discover Marblehead and the Marblehead Museum for the 6th Annual Fall Fair on Saturday, October 4th from 10:00am – 3:00pm. It’s sure to be a fun day in the Lee Mansion Gardens with Bubble Bar Boston serving up awesome drinks, music by Paul Simonelli, Intuitive Card Readings with Creative Spirit, Rule of Thirds Photo Booth, Acorn Gallery Students drawing portraits, and an amazing line-up of artist vendors selling their beautiful work.
As always, we will be selling Pumpkin Decorating Kits and donating all the proceeds to Marblehead Food Pantry. This event is rain or shine. Free admission. Come out and get an early start on your holiday shopping. Location: 161 Washington Street, Marblehead, MA.

Lez Zeppelin Earl's Court '75: The Greatest Led Zeppelin Show Performed in its Entirety
2025-10-03 20:30 - 23:00 | The Cut, 177 Main Street , Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
10/3/25
Reserved Seats $49.50
Standing $39.50
7:30pm doors / 8:30pm show.
21+, Positive I.D. Required.
Lez Zeppelin, the all-female band that channels the iconic energy,
alchemy and power of Led Zeppelin, will perform the legendary concert: Earl’s Court 1975, in its entirety at The Cut Live on Friday October 3, 2025. Hailed by critics as one of Led Zeppelin’s most legendary performances, Earl’s Court is a stunning example of one of the world’s greatest bands at the height of its powers. With a blockbuster setlist that includes everything from “Stairway to Heaven” to “Kashmir,” Lez Zeppelin recreates the magic, delivering the same fiery guitar riffs, powerful vocals and soaring solos. But, what separates Lez Zeppelin from the rest, is the way they somehow manage to capture the elusive and electric spirit of the original, offering fans a rare chance to relive the grandeur of Earl’s Court in a spectacular, all-female tour de force
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Lez Zeppelin-All Girls. All Zeppelin.
Lez Zeppelin is a phenomenon. Since their formation in 2004, the group has stunned audiences all over the world with the musicianship, passion and gender-bending audacity they bring to the music of Led Zeppelin. Unlike the typical “tribute band” Lez Zeppelin does not seek to imitate. Rather, they are a she-incarnation of the original. With swagger, intensity and virtuosity, these four women cover the entire canon, performing hits, deep tracks, epic compositions and acoustic numbers with utmost authenticity, as if they’d written the music themselves. Jimmy Page described it best after attending a Lez Zeppelin show in London: “They played the Led Zeppelin music with an extraordinary sensua

Liberated
2025-10-03 20:00 - 21:30 | Larcom Theatre, 13 Wallis Street, Beverly, MA, 01915, United States
The Boston She Party will present “Liberated”, a cheeky and satirical revue of Boston history. The night features solo and ensemble dance acts, vocalists, jazz musicians, and more! This is a must-see theatrical experience. Join us for a steamy night of Boston pride, jazz, and most of all- Liberation!!
*90 Minutes
