North of Boston

La Traviata
2025-08-05 19:00 - 21:40 (America/New_York) | Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
Michael Mayer’s sumptuous production of Verdi’s beloved tragedy returns, featuring soprano Diana Damrau and tenor Juan Diego Flórez in this 2018 performance. Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts.
By Verdi
Originally transmitted December 15, 2018
Expected runtime: 2 hours, 38 mins (158 minutes)

Summer in the City Concert Series
2025-08-05 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 presents "Coming Home"
2025-08-05 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-03 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.

Boundless: The Art of the Book
2025-08-05 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-04 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-03 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

Kids' Paper Making - Summer Session
2025-08-05 10:00 - 17:00 | Museum of Printing, 15 Thornton Ave, Haverhill, MA, 01832, United States
Paper Making Summer Sessions
$5 child ticket
Tuesdays at 10am
July 8, 15, 22, 29, August 5, 12, 2025
at the Museum of Printing, 15 Thornton Ave, Haverhill, MA
For children from preschool through highschool interested in creating with their hands, learning how to make paper and reuse scrap paper instead of throwing it away.
Learn a simplified method for making new paper sheets from scrap using a blender, water, and various molds and deckles. Ticket includes take-home paper making kit, optional for repeat participants.
Funding provided by the Haverhill Cultural Council and Mass Cultural Council.

Step Aboard History: FREE Deck Tours of the Schooner Adventure
2025-08-05 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-04 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
2025-08-05 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-04 10:00 - 16:00 | Schooner Adventure, 23 Harbor Loop, Gloucester, M, 01931, United States

Art Grows Here 2025
2025-08-05 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-04 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-03 09:00 - 16:00 | Wenham Museum, 132 Main St., Route 1A, Wenham, MA, 01984, United States
Celebrate Creativity with Art Grows Here!
Tour Dates: Friday, August 1 – Sunday, August 10, 2025
Wenham Museum’s Art Grows Here (AGH) is celebrating its sweet sixteen in 2025! This beloved community art event returns for its 16th year with a 10-day, self-guided tour of outdoor art installations displayed throughout Hamilton and Wenham.
Art Grows Here celebrates creativity in all forms. Participation is completely FREE—for both artists and visitors. Whether you’re a seasoned artist, a first-time creator, or just someone with a bold idea, you’re invited to be part of this vibrant, grassroots art experience.
Want to join in? Register here by July 21 to:
– Create and display an artwork
– Host an installation at your home or business—even if you’re not submitting one yourself!
Let’s grow art together in 2025!
Check back here for the 2025 Art Grows Here Tour Map, coming August 1!
Questions? Please contact: artgrowshere [at] gmail.com

Cape Ann Shakespeare Troupe presents One Act Wonders
2025-08-04 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-08-03 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.

Birdseye Rooftop Evening Access at Beauport Hotel
2025-08-04 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-08-03 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.

Move, Groove & Imagine
2025-08-04 11:00 - 11:45 | Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
Join us as Festival musicians invite young audiences and their families on a thrilling 45-minute musical adventure filled with singing melodies and dancing rhythms. From Haydn’s playful charm and Mendelssohn’s lyrical melodies to Dvořák’s folk-inspired tunes and Piazzolla’s fiery tango rhythms, each piece transports listeners into a world of movement and imagination. Beethoven’s bold and energetic music adds drama and excitement, demonstrating how powerful emotions can be conveyed through rhythm and melody. Children and parents alike will be swept away by the joy of music that ignites both the imagination and the spirit!
Free, reservations encouraged.

Gryphon Trio & Barry Shiffman, viola
2025-08-03 17:00 - 18:30 | Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
Recognized as one of the world’s preeminent piano trios for over 25 years, Gryphon Trio has been praised for its “breathtaking ensemble and tonal control” (BBC Magazine). The Trio is joined by violist (and artistic director) Barry Shiffman for a program featuring Brahms and Beethoven’s Piano Trio, Op. 97 “Archduke”.
PROGRAM
BRAHMS: Piano Quartet in G minor, Op. 25
Intermission
BEETHOVEN: Piano Trio, Op. 97 “Archduke”

Bonsai Workshop at Granite Coast Brewing Company
2025-08-03 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

White-Ellery House Tour
2025-08-03 14:00 - 15:00 | Cape Ann Museum Green, 13 Poplar Street, Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Sunday, August 3, 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.

Yankee Homecoming Parade
2025-08-03 12:00 - 15:00 | MA

Museum of Old Newbury Guided Tours - August, September, October, 2025
2025-08-03 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!

Outdoor Hard Cider Bar & Free Live Music Series at Cider Hill Farm
2025-08-03 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.

Long Hill House & Garden Tours
2025-08-03 11:00 - 12:00 | Long HIll, 576 Essex Street, Beverly, 01915, United States
Visit Long Hill’s breathtaking gardens and stately historic house for a guided tour. Enjoy the rich history of this grand country estate, home of the Sedgwick family, as you learn about the elegant lifestyle of wealthy Bostonians on the North Shore, and the artisans who created it. The tour takes you through the Federal-style house and the spectacular gardens, with terraces, statues, fountains, and pagodas, each section filled with unique perennial flowers from around the world. Highlights of the tour include a room filled with stunning 19th century Chinese wallpaper, the evolution of the stunning Sedgwick gardens, and the hidden connection between the house and an old Southern antebellum mansion.
Please dress appropriately for the weather. Sturdy, comfortable shoes are recommended. Meeting point for the tour is in front of the Main House by the copper beech tree.
Space is limited.
Long Hill House & Garden Tours run most Saturdays and Sundays April through the end of September. Please check the calendar for specific dates or any cancellations.
Please note that Long Hill House & Garden Tours will not be running on the following dates:
Sunday April 20, 2025
Saturday May 10, 2025
Saturday June 26, 2025
Saturday September 27, 2025
Sunday September 28, 2025
Refunds for this event must be requested 7 days prior to the date of the event. In the event of cancellation, you will be notified via the email address you used to register and refunded in full within 14 business days. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable.
Membership: To locate information about your Membership, including Member ID, expiration date, and more please visit: https://tickets.thetrustees.org/membership.
Tickets: To look up your tickets or re-send an email confirmation, please visit: https://tickets.thetrustees.org/orders
Cost
Member Adult: $12;
Member Child: $6;
Nonmember Adult: $20;
Nonmember Child: $10;

Children's Broom Decorating at The Hawthorne Hotel
2025-08-03 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.

Yankee Homecoming Fireworks
2025-08-02 21:00 - 23:15 | MA
Display performed Pyrotechnico. Co-sponsored by various local merchants, banks and the citizens of Newburyport.
Bring your blanket or chair, sit and relax, listen to the concert and get ready for the oohs and aahhhs. A spectacular fireworks display is being planned for your enjoyment. Come early and enjoy the evening!

Captain Jack and the Strangers - Jack's Bday Bash!
2025-08-02 20:00 - 23:00 | The Cut, 177 Main Street , Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
8/2/2025
$32 Reserved Seats / $26 GA Standing
21+ / Positive I.D. Required.
7p doors / 8p show
Captain Jack & The Strangers, comprised of six individuals hailing from Gloucester, MA (45 min north of Boston) with over 30 years experience in music and performance. The band is fronted by 24 year old piano phenom, Jack Favazza, who brings a youthful exuberance to this classic American songbook. This group plays a wide catalogue of music from America’s own Piano Man, Billy Joel, spanning his entire musical career from the 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s. Playing both well known hits, alongside of b-side fan favorites, there are surely songs to appease any audience member.
With a long standing passion for the music of Billy Joel, the band formed in late 2022, after founding members had seen a performance of Billy at the legendary Fenway Park in Boston, MA during the summer of that same year. That performance solidified the decision to perform Billy Joel’s music to as many people as possible. Gloucester has a long history of talented artists, and Captain Jack & The Strangers is no different. A local “supergroup” of musicians from well known acts such as Groove Therapy, The Spynz, Mystery Meat, and the Neon 90’s have formed this group to bring you the high energy, soft somber moments, and everything in between that Billy Joel is so well known for. Listening to any song at a show will surely invoke your favorite memories and emotions when you hear a specific Billy Joel song done in a way that only Captain Jack & The Strangers can do.
