Shalin Liu Performance Center
Anna Stube, violin | Jeanie Chung, piano | Thomas Wolf, author, narrator The Nightingale’s Sonata tells the moving, uplifting story of one of the first internationally renowned female violinists, combining live music, projected historical photographs, and narration by the author. Music by César Franck weaves through this powerful multimedia portrait of artistry and resilience. ANNA...
Peabody Essex Museum
Built in 1727 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Ropes Mansion is recognized as one of New England’s most significant historic structures. Fans of the 1993 movie Hocus Pocus will also recognize it as “Allison’s house” – though the inside of the home did not appear in the film. Instead, its decorations...
Cove Gallery
LET GO An Exhibition Featuring Benjamin Herbert, Kathleen Gerdon Archer, and Janice Colby Cove Gallery, 37 Rocky Neck Avenue, Gloucester Exhibition Dates: June 25-July 19 Opening Reception: July 2 from 5-8PM www.rockyneckartcolony.org Gloucester, MA LET GO is a group exhibition bringing together the work of painters Benjamin Herbert, Kathleen Gerdon Archer, and Janice Colby in...
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...
Veasey Memorial Park
The Rubbish to Runway Sustainable Fashion Event will take place over two nights, June 26th and 27th, 2026, at Veasey Memorial Park. This inspiring intergenerational fashion show features garments upcycled or made by local designers from materials that would otherwise be recycled or thrown away. This is an inclusive, body-positive event that promotes community participation,...
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...
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,...
Shalin Liu Performance Center
The Poiesis Quartet, First Prize winners of the 2025 Banff International String Quartet Competition, perform works by Haydn, Prokofiev, and others. Known for their bold energy and commitment to new music, this acclaimed ensemble brings fresh perspective and vivid expression to the quartet tradition. PROGRAM HAYDN: Quartet in D Major, Op. 71, No. 2 KEVIN...
Larcom Theatre
Get ready to sing, scream, and rock out - Foo! brings the energy, attitude, and anthems of the Foo Fighters to life across New England, with explosive performances of favorites like “Everlong,” “Best of You,” “My Hero,” “Learn to Fly,” and more. This high-octane tribute band does not just play the songs –they channel the...
Cider Hill Farm
Cider Hill is celebrating all things bees, butterflies, birds, bats and ladybugs from June 22-28! Help us show some love to creatures essential to our food supply! This week long event features a full line up of FUN happenings with live music, interactive pollinator wing installation, tastings, hands-on family-friendly activities, meet the beekeepers, hayrides, specials...
Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm
It’s Base Ball, 1864 style at Spencer Peirce Little Farm! These fun, historically accurate games feature underhand pitching without gloves. A ball bounced once and caught is an out! Snacks, baseballs, and cards are available for purchase. Come and see for yourself how “America’s favorite pastime” was played in the 1860s. The teams competing are...
Peabody Essex Museum
Built in 1727 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Ropes Mansion is recognized as one of New England’s most significant historic structures. Fans of the 1993 movie Hocus Pocus will also recognize it as “Allison’s house” – though the inside of the home did not appear in the film. Instead, its decorations...
