North of Boston

Boundless: The Art of the Book
2025-08-20 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-19 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-18 10:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | 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

Story-Time & Craft Wednesday
2025-08-20 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

Mornings at the Museum
2025-08-20 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

Cape Ann Shakespeare Troupe presents One Act Wonders
2025-08-19 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-08-18 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-08-17 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.

Grease
2025-08-19 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-08-17 14:00 - 16:00 | North Shore Music Theatre, Dunham Road 54, Beverly, MA, 01915, United States
Dust off your leather jackets, pull out your poodle skirts, and step back in time to the 1950s to hand-jive the night away with GREASE! In this all-new production, relive the timeless story of bad boy Danny and new girl Sandy as they fall in love in the original high school musical featuring the irresistible songs,“You’re The One That I Want,” “Hopelessly Devoted To You,” “There Are Worse Things I Could Do,” and many more from the hit movie and Broadway musical!

Lucia di Lammermoor
2025-08-19 19:00 - 21:45 | Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
Donizetti’s tragedy returns to cinemas, starring soprano Nadine Sierra and tenor Javier Camarena in this 2022 performance of Simon Stone’s gripping, modern-day staging. Riccardo Frizza conducts.
By Donizetti
Originally transmitted May 21, 2022
Expected runtime: 2 hours, 44 mins (164 minutes)

Bonsai Workshop at Old Planters Brewery
2025-08-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Old Planters Brewery, Rantoul Street 232, Beverly, M, 01915, 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 Old Planters Brewery. Our goal has always been to be firmly rooted in our community with everything we do. Whether it’s collaborating with other local businesses in our area (FRANK / Crave / Wandering Soul/ Fat Tuna Charters/ Half Baked) or giving back to the place that has given us so much (Beverly Hospital/HarborLight community partners) .
This idea of community rings true in our taproom as well. Our space has become a meeting place to hear local musicians, enjoy local artists, and get a taste of various foods in the Beverly area . It’s also a space where we would like ALL members of our community to feel welcome and accepted. For many, craft breweries can sometimes feel exclusive and intimidating for those that don’t consider themselves “beer nerds” and this is a notion we will always work hard to dispel. We believe beer should be fun/accepting and our goal is to always have a variety of beers that speak to a wide audience.
Under 21 policy: Please contact Old Planters 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/old-planters-brewery

Summer in the City Concert Series
2025-08-19 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.

Summer Beer Garden – Decades of ROCK!
2025-08-19 17:00 - 20:00 | Glen Magna Farms, 29 Ingersoll St., Danvers, M, 01923, United States
Live music with Decades of Rock Band. Your favorite Rock, Funk, Dance, Synth Pop, Pop, Soul and New Wave.
Stroll historic gardens and enjoy LIVE MUSIC at Glen Magna Farms!
Tickets available on EVENTBRITE , and at the gate. Children 10 and under are free. Rain date Wednesday August 20th
Available for purchase:
Locally brewed ciders and beers
Food and Soft drinks also.
Sponsored, in part, by Danvers Local Cultural Council
Note: Anyone under 21 MUST BE ACCOMPANIED by an adult. There will be games and outdoor entertainment. Wristbands will be provided for anyone 21 and older in order to purchase beer or cider. I.D. REQUIRED
Please NO coolers, NO pets, and NO grills. Last pour is at 7:30PM. Your chairs and blankets are encouraged. I.D. REQUIRED

Snow White's Enchanted Garden Party at the Castle
2025-08-19 16:30 - 17:30 | Hammond Castle Museum, 80 Hesperus Avenue, Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
8/19/25
Doors open at 4:30 pm.
Rain or Shine.
Step into a fairy tale at Snow White’s Enchanted Garden Party, a magical celebration set on the breathtaking seaside lawn at the Hammond Castle Museum.
Begin your adventure at the drawbridge into a world of storybook wonder. Walk around the Castle grounds to the seaside lawn where our Snow White, played by the beloved Carole Finn of Parties by Carole, will greet you. Sing along to beloved songs as our princess brings her woodland adventures to life. Afterward, enjoy a lively garden party fit for young royals.
Children can show off their favorite princess or knight attire as they stroll through our festive outdoor space, filled with bubbles, music, and dancing. – Music & dancing on the lawn – Bubbles, LED light wands & temporary tattoos – Storytelling & photo ops – Refreshing apple juice, water & sweet treats.
This event is sure to delight children and adults alike, offering a one-of-a-kind experience in a truly magical setting. In the event of inclement weather, this program will be moved into the Great Hall. We encourage little ones to come dressed in their favorite crown, cape, or whatever makes them feel magical! Admission for all ages is $40.
We recommend that you arrive 15 minutes early to allow enough time for the walk from the parking lot down to the Museum, then for the check-in process and the walk to the lawn. There are many stairs throughout the campus. Please note that strollers are not allowed on the Museum grounds.
Aside from access to the interior for the bathrooms, the Museum will be closed during this event. If you wish to tour the Museum before this program, ticket holders may purchase Self-Guided Tour tickets in the Museum Shop at a 20% discount prior to 2:45 pm. Little ones 4 and under enjoy FREE admission to guided and self-guided tours!
Hammond Castle Museum Member savings apply. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. All proceeds from this program will support the restoration and preservation of the Museum.

Newburyport Art presents "Coming Home"
2025-08-19 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-17 11:00 - 17:00 | Newburyport Art Association, 65 Water St, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
Newburyport Art (NAA) presents Coming Home, a multi-disciplinary exhibit curated by Artist and NAA Executive Director Belle Carver Struck.
Coming Home invites Newburyport creatives who grew up in the community and now make their home elsewhere — to “come home” and share how it formed their practice. Their work is juxtaposed with creatives who carved out their adult creative practice in Newburyport. The exhibit features visual art, film, music and writing.
This exhibit will include a free opening reception on Sunday, July 27th from 4-6pm, as well as a ticketed panel discussion moderated by local storyteller, actor, and educator Paul Wann on Monday, July 28th from 6-8pm. The panel will include; Michael Angelis, Kate Bolick, Nikole Beckwith, Paul-Emile Cendron, Carmela Murphy, Sam Szabo, Gordon Przybyla, and Edward Speck.
Tickets to the panel discussion can be purchased online at newburyportart.org – space is limited!
On view alongside Coming Home will be 30 Under 30, featuring 30 artworks by artists under the age of 30. A reception for 30 Under 30 will be held on August 9th from 4-6pm.
The galleries are free and open to the public Tuesday through Saturday from 11:00am–5:00pm and Sunday (Summer 2025 Hours) from 10:00am–2:00pm. 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.

Step Aboard History: FREE Deck Tours of the Schooner Adventure
2025-08-19 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-18 10:00 - 16:00 | The Schooner Adventure, 23 Harbor Loop, Gloucester, M, 01930, 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.

Step Aboard History: FREE Deck Tours of the Schooner Adventure
2025-08-19 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-18 10:00 - 16:00 | Schooner Adventure, 23 Harbor Loop, Gloucester, M, 01931, United States

Birdseye Rooftop Evening Access at Beauport Hotel
2025-08-18 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-08-17 18:00 - 21:00 | Beauport Hotel Gloucester, 55 Commercial Street, Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Start your summer here and elevate your evenings at the Birdseye Rooftop!
Join us seven nights a week, here at Beauport Hotel, for coastal vibes, refreshing cocktails and unbeatable rooftop views.
Elevate your week night plans with Live Acoustic Music Sunday – Thursday, from 6:00PM – 9:00PM, featuring your favorite local artists, every week this summer. Passes starting at $20.
Experience Sunset Sessions, Friday – Saturday evenings, from 7:00PM – 10:00PM! You won’t want to miss the ultimate sunset viewing party with live DJ Entertainment. Passes starting at $30.
On Friday and Saturday evenings only, we will be offering VIP Premium Lounge Seating, including a bottle of Veuve Clicquot and reserved harborside lounge tables with access for up to four people for $300 (tax and gratuity is included).
Sea and be seen at the Birdseye Rooftop this summer!
*Our rooftop is available to 21+ adults only. General Admission does not include food and beverage. All tickets are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled due to inclement weather as decided by Beauport Management.

Downtown Music & Movies
2025-08-18 18:00 - 20:00 | MA
The Town of Andover and the Andover Chamber of Commerce invite you to 7 nights this summer featuring music behind Old Town Hall.
Music dates are Thursdays from July 10 through August 21.

Pajama Story Hour
2025-08-18 16:00 - 17:00 | Mud Puddle Toys, 1 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, M, 01945, United States
Join Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island to celebrate our partnership with Mud Puddle Toys! Thanks to the support of Mud Puddle and many of their Marblehead neighbors, we’ve raised over $6,000 to help grant wishes for children in the area who are waiting for wishes. To show our appreciation, we are excited to host a special Pajama Story Time with Miss Debbie on Monday, August 18 at 4 PM at Mud Puddle Toys. Bring your favorite lovie and come cozy up for a free hour of story time fun to celebrate the Make-A-Wish mission and the Marblehead community. We hope to see you there!

Michael Dutra & the Strictly Sinatra Band
2025-08-17 19:30 - 21:00 | Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
Hailed as one of the finest interpreters of the Sinatra sound in the world, Rhode Island native Michael Dutra has been performing his tribute to Frank Sinatra across the nation—from Las Vegas to Miami to Boston—since 2002. Boston Globe columnist Wesley Morris remarked that “his sound is velour to Sinatra’s velvet. You really can’t tell the difference.” Ron Della Chiesa of WPLM Boston Radio and Sinatra Guru adds, “Michael literally channels Sinatra.”
“His sound is velour to Sinatra’s velvet.” – The Boston Globe
Please Note: For some non-classical concerts, the window behind the stage may need to be covered for acoustical purposes. We do not always know which artists will need the window closed, but at a certain level of amplification, it is necessary.

Albert Castiglia
2025-08-17 19:00 - 22:00 | The Cut, 177 Main Street , Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Reserved Seating $34.50 + $6.95 service fee
GA Standing $19.50 + $6.95 service fee
6:30pm Doors / 7:00pm Show
18+
Albert Castiglia pronounced “ka-STEEL-ya” is Keepin On With the release of his 5th CD.
Castiglia’s history is as colorful as his home town of Miami, Florida. He got a big break after meeting Junior Wells in 1996, and became Junior’s lead guitar player before Wells died in 1998. After Wells passed, he toured with Sandra Hall. Returning to South Florida after launching his solo career releasing his first CD, Burn (2002), a self-release, collaborating with his long time friend, Graham Wood Drout. Drout’s songs became the perfect vehicle for Castiglia’s soulful vocals. In 2006, he released A Stone’s Throw, his second album and first release for Blues Leaf Record. Castiglia and Drout also released a live CD together, titled Bittersweet Sessions, in 2005.His 2008 CD, These are the Days contained five original Castiglia songs, including a tribute to his mentor Junior Wells, “Godfather of the Blues.” The cover songs from These are the Days paid tribute to a wide range of styles and artists. These are the Days earned him a Blues Music Award nomination for “Song of the Year” for his original, “Bad Year Blues.” Castiglia was nominated again by the Illinois Blues Blast Awards and walked away a winner for “Song of the Year” for “Bad Year Blues,” as well as being nominated for the “Sean Costello Rising Star Award.” Keepin On features five new original tunes, plus other covers of songs by John Lee Hooker, Mack Rice, T-Bone Walker, Robert Nighthawk and Bob Dylan “I did two acoustic songs and enlisted dobro genius Toby Walker for them,’ says Castiglia about the new CD. “Toby came in originally to play on a song I wrote called ‘Sweet Southern Angel.’ That went so well and quickly, that we wound up doing another number for the hell of it, Robert Nighthawk’s ‘Murderin’ Blues.’ I can honestly sum up those two tunes with one word, ‘Magic.’
The result is a fascinating journey into what Albert feels is his best work to date.

White-Ellery House Tour
2025-08-17 14:00 - 15:00 | Cape Ann Museum Green, 13 Poplar Street, Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Sunday, August 17, 2025
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
White-Ellery House, CAM Green
13 Poplar St, Gloucester, MA 01930
Free and open to the public.
Registration Required due to limited space.
The White-Ellery House, built in 1710 for the Reverend John White, Gloucester’s first settled minister in First Parish, was situated in Gloucester’s Town Green, the center of the community at that time. The house exhibits a certain elegance and refinement while providing for basic needs of its early owners. The tour will share who lived in the house over time, its exterior structure and interior features, and the adventure of being moved to make way for the Route 128 rotary.
Photo Credit: The White-Ellery House, CAM staff photo.

Bonsai Workshop at Bent Water Brewing Company
2025-08-17 13:00 - 15:00 | Bent Water Brewing Company, 180 Commercial St #18, Lynn, M, 01905, 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 Bent Water Brewing Company. Bent Water Brewing is proud to call Lynn, MA home because of the city’s rich industrial roots and superior water source. We believe passion can turn industry into art; and with careful, creative manipulation, we bend water into unique, flavorful beer.
Under 21 policy: Please contact Bent Water 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/bent-water-brewing-company

Museum of Old Newbury Guided Tours - August, September, October, 2025
2025-08-17 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!
