• Beyond the Music Talk: Anthony McGill, clarinet

    Shalin Liu Performance Center  

    Principal Clarinetist of the New York Philharmonic, Anthony McGill will share insights into performing as part of an orchestra, among other topics of the classical music scene.

    Free

    Juneteenth at Peabody Essex Museum

    Peabody Essex Museum  

    Join us to celebrate and reflect on the meaning of Juneteenth through art making. Learn about the symbolism behind the Juneteenth flag and make your own freedom flag. Salem residents and youth under age 16 always receive free admission!

    $25.00

    Sunset Sessions at the Birdseye Rooftop

    Sunset Sessions at the Birdseye Rooftop

    Beauport Hotel Gloucester  

    Enjoy the weekend in style at Sunset Sessions. An evening of vibrant energy, coastal glamour, and unforgettable harbor front views at Beauport Hotel’s Birdseye Rooftop. Join us during our 10th year by the sea, every Friday and Saturday evening for a lively celebration featuring DJ entertainment from The 617 Event Group. Dance as the sun...

    $30

    Gloucester Stage presents BAD BOOKS by Sharyn Rothstein

    Gloucester Stage Company  

    When a concerned mother finds her son with an “inappropriate” book, an attempt to reason with the local librarian erupts into an explosive, town-wide confrontation. As tensions rise and consequences escalate, we learn that these women have more that connects them than what meets the eye. Bad Books explores the first impressions and raucous debates...

    $18 – $74

    Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

    Sophia Gordon Center for Creative and Performing Arts  

    Salem State theatre celebrates 50 years of theatrical excellence with its production of Stephen Sondheim's dark, witty and Tony Award-winning tale of love, murder and revenge. Sweeney Todd has become a bloody, worldwide success since being awarded eight Tony's, (including Best Musical), for its Broadway premiere. Stephen Sondheim's and Hugh Wheeler's (A Little Night Music,...

    Rockport Music Presents: A Far Cry and Anthony McGill, clarinet

    Shalin Liu Performance Center  

    A Far Cry joins Anthony McGill, Principal Clarinet of the New York Philharmonic, for a performance of Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto, pairing McGill’s trademark brilliance with the ensemble’s adventurous, collaborative spirit in a program of elegance, vitality, and shared musical purpose. “McGill has a silken tone, but he possesses the admirable ability to vary it, moving...

    $62.00

    Disciple of The Garden – The Legacy of Chris Cornell at Larcom Theatre

    Larcom Theatre  

    Disciple of the Garden – The Legacy of Chris Cornell is a heartfelt tribute celebrating the music and legacy of the legendary Chris Cornell. D.O.G. channels the raw power and emotional depth of Cornell's iconic music catalog, performing hits from Soundgarden, Audioslave, Temple of the Dog, and his solo career along with select deep cuts....

    $31.00

    Dead to the Core

    The Cut  

    Dead to the Core is Sam Bouve (Bass), Sean Galbraith (Guitar), John Spurr (Drums), Phil Todisco (Guitar), and Scotty King (Keys). This collective of North Shore original artists, songwriters, and producers came together in 2020 to honor the timeless catalog of the Grateful Dead with a fresh and innovative approach. Dead to the Core celebrates...

    The Battle of Gloucester Reenactment

    Stage Fort Park  

    History will once again come alive on the shores of Gloucester next summer, as the organizers who hosted the successful Battle of Bunker Hill 250 reenactment come together to commemorate the lesser-known Battle of Gloucester, an early naval skirmish during the Revolutionary War that led directly to the creation of the U.S. Navy. The commemorative...

    Strawberry Festival at Cider Hill Farm (June 13-14 & 20-21)

    Cider Hill Farm 45 Fern Avenue, Amesbury, M, United States
    Cider Hill Farm 45 Fern Avenue, Amesbury, M, United States

    Cider Hill Farm  

    Cider Hill Farm 45 Fern Avenue, Amesbury, M

    Mark your calendar for all things strawberries! The multi-weekend event features free live music, outdoor hard cider bar, family-friendly activities, hayrides, food trucks, treats and PYO strawberries. Dates may be shift per weather & fruit readiness. For schedule, pricing, happenings and menus, visit: https://www.ciderhill.com/strawberry-festival-2026

    Free admission

    En Plein Air Sketch Classes with Sue Wheeler

    Hammond Castle Museum 80 Hesperus Avenue, Gloucester, MA, United States
    Hammond Castle Museum 80 Hesperus Avenue, Gloucester, MA, United States

    Hammond Castle Museum  

    Hammond Castle Museum 80 Hesperus Avenue, Gloucester, MA

    From stick figure doodlers to first-rate talents, join us for a seaside, En Plein Air sketch class with Sue Wheeler of Arts Abound in Magnolia. All skill levels are welcome! This two-hour session includes a 30-minute beginner sketch lesson. All you need to bring is a sketchbook, pencils, a ruler, and an eraser. Please note:...

    $25.00

    Arts Fest Beverly

    Cabot St Cabot St, Beverly, MA, United States
    Cabot St Cabot St, Beverly, MA, United States

    Cabot St  

    Cabot St Cabot St, Beverly, MA

    Arts Fest is a free outdoor festival in downtown Beverly that’s fun for the whole family! The festivities will be held outside on Cabot St on Saturday, June 20, 2026 from 10am-5pm, rain or shine. Arts Fest includes more than 125 juried fine artists and crafters, free kids’ activities, and local food vendors and retailers....

    Free