North of Boston

Girls on Adventure!
2025-07-25 08:00 - 13:00, 2025-07-24 08:00 - 13:00, 2025-07-23 08:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | The Schooner Adventure, 23 Harbor Loop, Gloucester, M, 01930, United States
Girls on Adventure offers a unique opportunity for young women entering 7th, 8th, or 9th grade to immerse themselves in the world of the maritime sector, meet inspiring professionals whose work focuses on the sea, and learn the art of sailing aboard an authentic Tall Ship, the 1926 Schooner Adventure.
From July 15 – Friday, Aug. 1, participants will meet for a total of twelve, five-hour sessions. In these sessions, students will meet women working in marine and marine-related fields during visits to sites in Gloucester and Essex as well as during guest visits aboard Adventure. Field trips to the Essex Shipbuilding Museum, GMGI, and Applied Materials, will provide hands-on learning and insights into the diverse career paths available in the maritime industry.
Central to the program is the hands-on experience aboard the iconic Schooner Adventure, a 122’ traditionally-rigged fishing sailboat. Under the guidance of our experienced crew, participants will learn the ropes of sailing through three dockside training days and six training sails, mastering essential skills while forging lasting friendships. As the culmination of their journey, Girls on Adventure participants will have the opportunity to showcase their newfound expertise by inviting friends and family for an evening sail in Gloucester Harbor.

THE GLASS MENAGERIE by Tennessee Williams
2025-07-24 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-07-23 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
2025-07-24 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-07-23 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-07-22 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.

Hot Club of Cowtown
2025-07-24 19:30 - 21:00 | Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
Lauded for its “down-home melodies and exuberant improvisation” (The Times, London), the Hot Club of Cowtown has always woven a combination of seemingly disparate styles together to its own magical effect, remaining “conscious always that above all else, the music is for dancing and an old-fashioned good time” (New York Times).
“An arsenal full of technique and joy.” – Jon Caramanica, New York Times

Summer in the City Concert Series
2025-07-24 18:00 - 22:00, 2025-07-23 18:00 - 22:00 | MA
Boston Harbor Hotel’s Summer in the City is back at Rowes Wharf, ready to create another season filled with music, waterfront ambiance, and unforgettable evenings beneath the stars.
This year’s revamped music lineup promises an exciting mix of Pop, Soul, Country, R&B, DJs, and more, making a splash like never before. Our new specialty Friday nights will showcase emerging local student musicians from the Boston area.
From Tuesday to Friday nights, gather your friends, sip on cool cocktails and enjoy fresh seafood and summer delights at Rowes Wharf Sea Grille and HarborWalk Terrace—where every seat offers a prime view of the enchanting live music by the waterfront.

Newburyport Art offers How to Get into Art Galleries and Price Your Artwork with Todd Bonita
2025-07-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Newburyport Art Association, 65 Water St, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
How to Get into Art Galleries and Price Your Artwork with Todd Bonita
Thursday, July 24th, 6:00pm–8:00pm | Upstairs Hartson Gallery
FREE for NAA members / $10 non-members
Are you an artist eager to take the next step in your career by getting your work into galleries? Do you struggle with how to price your art to reflect its value while staying competitive in the market? This two-hour lecture will provide you with practical advice, insider tips, and proven strategies to help you navigate the complex world of art galleries.

FINDING NEMO JR.
2025-07-24 18:00 - 20:00 | North Shore Music Theatre, Dunham Road 54, Beverly, MA, 01915, United States
Disney’s FINDING NEMO JR. is a 60-minute musical adaptation of the beloved 2003 Pixar movie Finding Nemo, with new music by award-winning songwriting team Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez. Marlin, an anxious and over-protective clownfish, lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his kid Nemo, who longs to explore the world beyond their anemone home. But when Nemo is captured and taken to Sydney, Marlin faces his fears and sets off on an epic adventure across the ocean.

Author Talk with Ellen Wayland-Smith at The Bookstore of Gloucester
2025-07-24 18:00 - 19:00 | The Bookstore of Gloucester, 61 Main Street, Gloucester, M, 01930, United States
Ellen Wayland-Smith, author of ‘The Science of Last Things: Essays on Deep Time and the Boundaries of the Self’, will give a book talk at The Bookstore on Thursday July 17th from 6-7pm. Books will be available for sale at the event!

Six Ways of Seeing the World
2025-07-24 12:00 - 19:00 | Cove Gallery, 37 Rocky Neck Avenue, Gloucester, MA, 01930
Curated by Gabrielle Rossmer
Exhibit Dates: July 10 – August 3
Opening Reception: Thursday, July 10, 5-7pm
Closing Event & Artist Talks: Thursday, July 31, 5-7pm
The Cove Gallery, 37 Rocky Neck, Gloucester
Exhibit Hours: Thursday-Saturday, 12-7pm; Sunday-Monday, 12-5pm
Featuring: Kathy Archer, Paul Cary Goldberg, Donald Gropman, Sonya Gropman, Gabrielle Rossmer, and Constance Vallis
In a time marked by uncertainty and transformation, six artists come together to explore how art can serve as both personal expression and cultural reflection. Six Ways of Seeing the World, curated by Gabrielle Rossmer, offers a compelling look at how visual art helps us process, respond to, and shape our understanding of the contemporary world.
Through diverse media—painting, photography, sculpture, drawing, and collage—these six artists examine the intersections of inner life and external forces. While their approaches and mediums vary, they share a commitment to introspection, craft, and a meaningful engagement with today’s fractured landscape.
Together, these artists demonstrate six unique but interconnected ways of seeing. Their works push the boundaries of their chosen media, reflecting on today’s world with vulnerability, insight, and artistic rigor.

Museum of Old Newbury Guided Tours - July, 2025
2025-07-24 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!

Coffee & Conversations at the Carlson Education Center: Nell Blaine
2025-07-24 10:30 - 11:30 | Cape Ann Museum Green, 13 Poplar Street, Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Thursday, July 24, 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.
Join us for a presentation about artist Nell Blaine (1922-1996), who worked out of a studio on Rocky Neck in the 1940s and 1950s. Wharf Studio, Gloucester reflects one such visit in 1958. Blaine was educated in representational, realist, and abstract methods of painting, and was heavily influenced by the instruction of Abstract Expressionist Hans Hofmann (1880-1966).
You are invited to join us on Thursdays 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: Nell Blaine (1922-1996), Wharf Studio, Gloucester, 1958. Oil on canvas. Collection of the Cape Ann Museum, Gloucester, MA. Gift of Arthur W. Cohen, 1989 [2670].

Boundless: The Art of the Book
2025-07-24 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-23 10:00 - 17:00 | The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck, 6 Wonson Street, Gloucester, M, 01930, United States
Exhibit Dates: July 17-August 24
Opening Reception: Sunday, July 20, 5pm-7pm
This dynamic exhibition explores the rich and ever-evolving world of the book as an art form. Featuring artist books, altered books, and book illustration, “Boundless” showcases imaginative approaches to storytelling, visual poetry, personal narratives, and inventive book structures. Visitors will encounter works that range from the traditional to the avant-garde—books that hang, twist, stand, open like advent calendars, or defy conventional forms altogether.
The exhibition presents a wide array of techniques, including letterpress, etching, monoprint, painting, photography, and mixed media. Through these varied practices, artists explore themes of memory, imagination, identity, and the contemporary moment.
“Boundless” features contributions from a distinguished group of 29 artists, including local creatives, university faculty, and artists affiliated with book arts communities throughout New England and beyond—Boston, Philadelphia, New York, New Hampshire, and Maine.
Exhibiting Artists:
Ren Barnes, Stevens Brosnihan, Rachel Church, Pamela Courtleigh, Haig Demarjian, Mary Dewey, Madge Evers, Lynda Fatalo, Cristina Hajosy, Hannah Jacoby-Brooks, Linda Kauss, Giles Laroche, Kelle Louaillier, Leslie Lyman, Fred Lynch, Claire B. Marcus, Cynthia Marsh, R. Ellis Orrall, Sarah Parella, Rhoda Rosenberg, Lynne Sausele, Mary Beth Smith, Lorna Stevens, Juni Van Dyke, Anna Vojtech, Larry Volk, Karen Watson, Antoinette Winters, Kyung Eun You
An Opening Reception will be held on Sunday, July 20, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. The public is warmly invited to view the work, meet the artists, and enjoy refreshments and lively conversation.
Featured image: Sarah Parella, News Cycle

Architectural Walking Tours: Newburyport’s Fashionable Old Houses
2025-07-24 10:00 - 11:30 | Museum of Old Newbury, 98 High Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
Architectural styles, like clothing, come into fashion for functional, aesthetic, economic and social reasons. Over time homeowners renovate, enhance, and adapt to reflect changing times and fashions.
Join us for a walking tour of Newburyport’s architectural styles from the 18th and 19th centuries as found along High Street and the neighborhood near the Museum of Old Newbury. Learn to distinguish prevalent styles, note changes that have occurred over time, and determine what questions to ask about historic houses.
This approximately 90-minute walk allows ample time to walk and talk with your knowledgeable guide and other participants. Together we will walk through time using the lens of Newburyport’s fashionable old houses!
Wear comfortable shoes for uneven terrain and bring a water bottle. In case of extreme weather, this event will be an illustrated talk at the Museum of Old Newbury.

Mornings at the Museum
2025-07-24 10:00 - 10:30 | Wenham Museum, 132 Main St., Route 1A, Wenham, MA, 01984, United States
🎉 Join us for Mornings at the Museum 🎉
Start your day with joy, discovery, and creativity—just for little ones and their grown-ups!
🗓 Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays at 10:00 AM
🎟 Free with Admission | Ages 0–5 | No Registration Needed
Experience drop-in fun for little learners like:
🧵 Hands-On History & Play: Step into the past with interactive play inspired by real museum objects.
🎨 Arts & Making: Hands-on crafts, open-ended projects, and sensory art activities.
🎵 Movement & Music: Sing, dance, and play your way through rhythm and motion.
📚 Literacy & Language: Build early literacy through stories, rhymes, and interactive reading fun.
🔬 STEM & Discovery: Explore science, nature, and problem-solving through playful experiments.
Discover something new every week—and make memories that last a lifetime!
Drop in with your little one to play, learn, and grow through joyful, play-based museum fun!
Learn more at: www.wenhammuseum.org/events

Thursday Discovery STEAM Days at Cider Hill Farm
2025-07-24 09:00 - 11:15 | Cider Hill Farm, 45 Fern Avenue, Amesbury, M, 01913, United States
This 45-minute weekly summer class is led by a local educator. Each week on the farm brings something fun and engaging where young explorers investigate a crop or animal on the farm! $12 per child. Select 9 am or the 10:30 session:
6/26 – Lifecycle of a Strawberry Plan
7/3 – no class
7/10 – Build a Butterfly Garden
7/17 – Goat & Honeybee Friends
7/24 – Build a Blueberry Bird Feeder
7/31 – Build a Suncatcher
8/7 – Solar Powered Ovens & Sun Prints
8/14 – Goat & Honeybee Friends
8/21 – Pressed Flower Pendants
Plus, we’ve added a bonus Build a Butterfly Garden class on Sunday, 6/22 in honor or our annual Pollinator Festival!

Public Sail!
2025-07-24 08:00 - 17:00 | The Schooner Adventure, 23 Harbor Loop, Gloucester, M, 01930, United States
Sail into history aboard a National Historic Landmark, and an enduring icon of the American fisheries, the Schooner Adventure!
Join us as we honor tradition, celebrate heritage and have fun!
Enjoy a two-and-a-half-hour sail on historic Gloucester Harbor, America’s oldest fishing port.
Help the crew raise the sails, take a turn at the helm, learn about Adventure’s legacy and restoration, or sit back and enjoy the iconic sites of Gloucester Harbor. Passengers are invited to bring their own food and beverages to enjoy during the sail.
Whether you are a local looking for an escape or a visitor wanting to take in the view, this trip will leave you with memories of an authentic Gloucester sailing experience that you’ll want to enjoy year after year.
Members: $45
Adult Tickets: $60
Children under 18 Sail Free with a ticketed adult!
For more information or assistance in planning your visit, please contact us at: info@schooner-adventure.org or call 978.281.8079.

Ben Folds
2025-07-23 19:30 - 21:00 | Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
Ben Folds is widely regarded as one of the major music influencers of our generation. The Emmy-nominated singer-songwriter-composer has created an enormous body of genre-bending music that includes pop albums with Ben Folds Five, multiple solo albums, and numerous collaborative records.
His latest pop solo album was released in 2023 to rave reviews and sold-out performances. He released his first Christmas album in 2024 and last Fall recorded a LIVE album slated for release in 2025 with the National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) at the Kennedy Center in DC where he served for eight years as the first Artistic Advisor to the NSO.
He currently tours as a pop artist, while also performing with some of the world’s greatest symphony orchestras.
A New York Times Best Selling author and former podcast host, Ben is also working on new compositions for film, tv and theatre. He also frequently guest stars in films and TV.
In 2022, Ben launched a music education charitable initiative in his native state of North Carolina entitled “Keys For Kids,” which provides funds and keyboards to existing nonprofits that offer free or affordable piano lessons to school-age children from economically-disadvantaged households. And he continually advocates for improving public policies for the arts and arts education on the national level as a member of Americans For The Arts and the Arts Action Fund.

Michael’s Harborside in Newburyport Hosts FREE Trivia Nights
2025-07-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Michael’s Harborside, Tournament Wharf 1, Newburyport, M, 01950, United States
Visit Michael’s Harborside in Newburyport for FREE Trivia every Wednesday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and test your knowledge of pop culture, sports and more. Get your team signed up at 6:00 p.m. and start playing at 6:30 p.m. Come early to get an appetizer, dinner or drinks! Restaurant hours are Sunday through Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., and Thursdays through Saturdays, 11:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. For more information, visit MichaelsHarborside.com.

Bonsai Workshop at Ipswich Ale Brewery
2025-07-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Ipswich Ale Brewery, Soffron Lane 2, Ipswich, M, 01938, 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 Ipswich Ale Brewery. In January of 2016, the Ipswich Ale Brewery opened their onsite restaurant the Ipswich Ale Brewer’s Table, which features 15 tap lines and a diverse menu with a mix of tastes ranging from brewpub to New American cuisine. The restaurant is open daily for lunch and dinner.
Join us inside for a behind-the-scenes-peak of the brewery or join us on our dog-friendly brick patio.
Under 21 policy: Please contact Ipswich Ale Brewery 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/ipswich-ale-brewery

Newburyport Art presents the 10 x 10 Small Works Show
2025-07-23 11:00 - 17:00 | Newburyport Art Association, 65 Water St, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
Newburyport Art (NAA) announces its next exhibition, 10 x 10 Small Works, on view Friday, July 11th through Wednesday, July 23rd. This show features over 80 art pieces that are all 10” x 10” in size. The artworks may be small, yet are big on creativity using various mediums, all featured in the first floor Sargent Gallery.
This exhibition coincides with Newburyport Art’s Watercolor Featured Interest Group Show, on view in the first floor Hills Gallery. The Watercolor Featured Interest Group Show will share an opening reception with Small Works on Saturday, July 12th, from 4-6pm. The public is welcome to attend, meet some of the exhibiting artists, and enjoy light refreshments.
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 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.

Art & Sensory
2025-07-23 10:30 - 11:30 | Cape Ann Museum Green, 13 Poplar Street, Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
10:30a.m. – 11:30a.m.
Carlson Education Center, CAM Green
13 Poplar Street, Gloucester, MA 01930
Recommended ages 3 -11. Adult Supervision Required.
Free and open to the public. Registration Required
Children of preschool to upper elementary age and their caregivers are invited to explore their creativity through the fun of using many different materials with art educator Sarah Brown. Projects are always step-by-step and hands-on to encourage sensory guidance and fine motor skills, and to help create individual masterpieces! This program is free but registration is required due to limited materials. Children must be accompanied by at least one adult.
Program may take place outside the Carlson Education Center if weather permits.
Image Credit: Photo by Sarah Brown

Story-Time & Craft Wednesday
2025-07-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Firehouse Center for the Arts, 1 Market Square, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
NEW PROGRAM ALERT!! Summer is the PERFECT time for outdoor story time and craft making! This BRAND NEW family event is an extension of our Newburyport Arts and Culture Shanties Program and will take place each Wednesday in the Pop Up Park on Merrimac Street – where the Shanties are currently located. Come join the fun this Wednesday and see what it’s all about!
Running each Wednesday until August 21st from 10 AM-12 PM
Free of charge, but donations are welcome

Wicked
2025-07-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
Elphaba, a young woman ridiculed for her green skin, and Galinda, a popular girl, become friends at Shiz University in the Land of Oz. After an encounter with the Wonderful Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads.
Wicked (2024–2025) brings the beloved Broadway sensation to the big screen, reimagining the untold story of the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good before The Wizard of Oz. Directed by Jon M. Chu and starring Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda, the highly anticipated two-part film adaptation captures the magic, drama, and spectacle of the stage musical. Featuring Stephen Schwartz’s iconic songs, including Defying Gravity and For Good, and a dazzling visual world, Wicked is set to enchant both longtime fans and new audiences, redefining what it means to be good—or wicked.
