• Vernal Pool Party: Big Night Celebration!

    Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary  

    Each spring, on the first warm, rainy night, frogs and salamanders emerge and begin an extraordinary journey to the vernal pools where they breed. Go on a one-hour guided walk where you'll meet larger-than-life characters who bring the story of vernal pools to life—sharing fascinating facts, personal tales, and insights into this remarkable seasonal migration....

    Marblehead Arts Association “Through the Looking Glass” Spring Gala

    Marblehead Arts Association  

    Follow us down the rabbit hole into a fantasy world of surreal experiences at the Marblehead Arts Association Spring Gala! “Through the Looking Glass” will be a celebration like no other with the galleries of the Hooper Mansion packed with creative and fanciful original art installations. Amid these imaginative surroundings and a themed “Through the...

    $100

    William Shakespeare’s RICHARD III presented by Cape Ann Shakespeare Troupe

    Gloucester Stage Company  

    Shakespeare introduces one of his most notorious villains in Richard III. Richard, the deformed youngest brother of the newly crowned King Edward, vows to his audience to “prove himself a villain.” Armed with unparalleled skills of persuasion and deceit, he murders and manipulates his way to the English throne. A strangely lovable villain, Richard easily...

    $33

    The Dave Matthews Tribute Band

    Larcom Theatre  

    DMTB is a celebration of the music of the Dave Matthews Band—your time machine to a funky ’90s tea party, when tape trading, big sing-alongs, and fearless musical exploration ruled the scene. Expect complex guitar riffs, soaring violin melodies, smooth sax lines, and explosive, adventurous drumming that bring that era back to life. Dedicated to...

    $29.00

    Gloucester National Honors Art Society Students at Cove Gallery

    Cove Gallery  

    Rocky Neck Art Colony presents a dynamic three-day pop-up exhibition showcasing original work by junior and senior artists from Gloucester High School’s National Art Honor Society, in collaboration with Cape Ann Art Haven. Now in its fourth year, the program highlights students who demonstrate exceptional artistic talent, leadership, and community engagement. The exhibition features a...

    Film Screening: Last Stand at Dodge

    Peabody Essex Museum  

    Last Stand at Dodge follows jazz/funk band Fats Hammond, which has played at the same Salem club every Tuesday night for 13 years. But when the band suddenly loses its residency, how can the musicians and their loved ones move on? This documentary is a loving portrait of four musicians and their community. Producer/Director/Writer/Editor: Beth...

    $25.00

    Emily Carpenter & Shannon Kirk @ The Bookstore

    The Bookstore of Gloucester  

    We’ll welcome authors Emily Carpenter & Shannon Kirk back to the store on Sunday April 12th at 5:30pm for a conversation about Emily’s new book A SPELL FOR SAINTS AND SINNERS. The Bookstore will have copies of both Emily & Shannon’s books for sale. No registration required.

    Free

    The Sole Man: The Story of Jan Matzeliger

    Beverly Public Library  

    Have you ever wondered how shoes are made? Join Essex Heritage and the Beverly Public Library for a fun, hands-on children’s program celebrating the incredible life and legacy of Jan Ernst Matzeliger, the brilliant inventor who revolutionized the shoe industry, right here in Essex County and around the world! We’ll explore the fascinating history of...

    Speed Oracle Card Reading

    Celestial Navigation Astrology & Wellness  

    Join us for a magical evening of Speed Oracle Readings — a fast-paced, fun, and deeply intuitive event where you’ll receive 5 unique oracle card readings using 5 different decks, each one offering new insight and energy. 💫 ✨ Each group rotates through 4 oracle stations ✨ Tap into divine guidance from a variety of...

    $50.00

    Road To Independence Tour

    Road To Independence Tour

    1727 Town House Square, Marblehead, MA  

    The Marblehead Museum will debut the new the Road to Independence Walking Tour on Friday, April 17th at 7pm and Saturday, April 18th at 10am and 1pm. The tour will feature the history of Marblehead in the early 1770s, highlighting the town’s pivotal role in such famous events as the Boston Tea Party, the Battle...

    $15

    “Printing Revolution” presentation lecture

    Museum of Printing  

    Andy Volpe (Museum of Printing, Haverhill MA) will present "Printing Revolution" which looks at both the printing press and what was being printed as "revolutionary" as well as talking about the lead-up to the American Revolution, the legal battles fought by the Colonial printers and England over the ideas of Freedom of Speech and a...

    Museum Admission