North of Boston

Scenes – The Billy Joel Experience
2025-04-16 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Firehouse Center for the Arts, 1 Market Square, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
Formerly known as Cold Spring Harbor, Scenes – A Billy Joel experience, has been performing throughout New England and beyond since 2013. Their mission from the beginning was never to play impersonator, but instead celebrate and recreate the music of Billy Joel to the highest and most authentic standard, bringing people the $400 Billy Joel concert experience, for a reasonable price that all fans can afford!
Their 10+ year journey has led them to some amazing venues and events, most notably Touch of Texas in Binghamton, NY, and the Newburyport Yankee Homecoming celebration playing to more than 3500 people. From specific piano sounds that Billy uses himself, to the Billy Joel classic Ray Ban sunglasses, this show is not to be missed!

Virtual Program – Salem’s Pre-Revolutionary Revolution
2025-04-16 19:00 - 20:30 | MA
A decade before 1776, changes in the social and political hierarchies of Salem paved the way for its Revolutionary and post-Revolutionary roles. Dr. Donna Seger, professor of history at Salem State University and co-author of the forthcoming Salem’s Centuries. New Perspectives on the History of an Old American City, leads us through some of the major clashes and contests.
Join Dr. Donna Seger and Historic New England’s North Shore Regional Site Administrator, Abigail Stewart, for thrilling tales from Revolutionary Salem!
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Historic New England Members Free; Nonmembers $5.
Advance tickets are required.
Please call (617)994-6678 for more information.
The link for the webinar will be included in the order confirmation for this program.

Wenham Wednesdays – Craft
2025-04-16 13:15 - 16:00 | Wenham Museum, 132 Main St., Route 1A, Wenham, MA, 01984, United States
Early release drop-off program for Hamilton-Wenham elementary students. Sign up for one Wednesday, or every Wednesday!
Seasonal Craft – Earth Day Craft
Enjoy an afternoon at the museum with friends
Bring a snack
Create a seasonal craft
Explore the museum galleries until it is time to go home
NEW: Early release drop-off program for Hamilton-Wenham elementary students
Every Wednesday during the school year, Wenham Wednesdays will feature activities such as craft projects, board games, LEGO building, paper crafts, and more – plus time for students to explore the museum galleries with friends.
Sign up for one Wednesday, or every Wednesday!
Learn more: www.wenhammuseum.org/wenham-wednesdays

Newburyport Art presents the April Exhibitions!
2025-04-16 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-15 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-13 11:00 - 17:00 | Newburyport Art Association, 65 Water St, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
Newburyport Art (NAA) presents new exhibitions opening on April 3rd! On view in the Sargent Gallery is the 2025 OpArt Exhibition, featuring artists from Opportunity works. On view in the Hills Gallery is the Newburyport Ten and Band of Brushes Show, featuring works painted en-plein-air by 13 artists. Lastly, in the upstairs Hartson Gallery is Youth Voice, an exhibit highlighting young artists in grades 1 through 12. Additionally, Artist Spotlight Kathleen Miller will be on view from April 11 to 24 in the Mural Gallery.
The 2025 OpArt Exhibition features over 30 works created by OpArt artists. OpArt is dedicated to empowering people with disabilities to enrich their lives through creative expression and artistic practice by providing art instruction in a variety of mediums and techniques. Artists are encouraged to work freely and experiment across different media (paint pastels, collage, drawing, sculpture, etc.) to create artwork centered on a theme or create independently. An opening reception will be held on April 3rd from 11:00-1:00 PM.
The Newburyport Ten and Band of Brushes Show features works created en plein-air by local artists. “Plein air” is a French expression meaning “in the open air.” Both groups travel to various landscape, seacoast, and garden venues together to paint. Artists featured include: Dorothy Aham, Michele Champion, Grace Daly, Karen Fitzgerald, Mary Francis, Margery Jennings, John Kessler, Christine Molitor Johnson, Kris Munroe, Mary Parks, Daniel J. Shaw, Susan Spellman, and Mary Webber. Join the artists for an opening reception on April 5th from 4:00-6:00 PM.
Youth Voice, formerly known as Young & Budding, features the work of over 60 student artists from grades 1 through 12. Artists are from local and regional schools, with artworks An awards presentation and reception will be held on May 3rd from 3:00-4:00 PM.
The galleries are free and open to the public Tuesday through Saturday from 11:00am–5:00pm and Sunday from 1:00pm–5:00pm. 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.

Trash Transformed: A Binational Perspective on Art and Sustainability
2025-04-16 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-15 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-14 10:00 - 16:00 | Salem State University Winfisky Gallery, 352 Lafayette Street, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
The “Trash to Art” initiative, a Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) project between Salem State University in the United States and Tecnológico de Monterrey in Mexico, exemplifies the transformative power of global shared learning. Guided by Professors Tereza Swanda and Francisco González Romo de Vivar, this project engages students from diverse cultural backgrounds in repurposing discarded materials into meaningful artworks, promoting a profound understanding of environmental sustainability and cross-cultural collaboration. By aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals #12 (Sustainable Consumption and Production) and #13 (Climate Action), “Trash to Art” challenges participants to critically examine their consumption patterns and the environmental impact of human activities.
This exhibition takes place in Salem State’s Winfisky Gallery, located in the Ellison Campus Center, 1 Meier Drive. The gallery is open from 10 am to 4 pm, Monday through Friday.
Additional exhibition events on April 10 include an Artist Talk from 12:30-1:30 pm, followed by an Artist Reception.

Story-Time & Craft Wednesday
2025-04-16 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

Hike & Seek: Sprouts of Spring
2025-04-16 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-15 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-14 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-13 09:00 - 17:00 | Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens, Chickering Road 153, North Andover, M, 01845, United States
As the snow starts to melt, hints of green begin to bud and sprout which can only mean Springtime has arrived. From acorn to tree, sprout to fern, and spore to mushroom; the woodland forest is a revolving world of new plant species as far as the eye can see. Join us this April school vacation in North Andover to discover what is sprouting around you this Spring!
Participants will be emailed an activity bundle to help them look for clues along the trail and work as a team to discover the tiny world beneath their feet and under their nose. This is a self-guided program. Pre-registration required to receive downloadable bundle of spring themed created activities, including maps, scavenger hunt, crafts, additional reading list and recipes.
The special trail will run from April 13-April 27. Please use your bundle on any day of your choosing. Please note: the Stevens-to-Stevens trail is less traveled than our major trails. Participants are welcome to park at 153 Chickering Road, North Andover Road to start the walk. The trail begins on the Stevens-to-Stevens Trail adjacent to the Town Common. Use map for reference.
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Bonsai Workshop at Old Planters Brewery
2025-04-15 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
Happens on the following Dates:
Apr 15, 2025, 7:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: EDT
May 20, 2025, 7:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: EDT

Reconstructing the Voice of James Stevens: A North Andover Revolutionary
2025-04-15 18:00 - 20:00 | The Stevens Center on the Common, 800 Massachusetts Avenue, North Andover, MA, 01845, United States
Join linguist and NAHS facilities manager, Antoine Trombino-Ponte, as he explains his reconstruction of the voice of James Stevens, through James’ diary, which he began on April 19th, 1775.
Antoine Trombino-Aponte is the Facilities Manager at the North Andover Historical Society as well as an Educator at the JFK Library, Boston.
Doors at 6:00/Presentation Begins at 6:30
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Reconstructing the Voice of James Stevens, a North Andover Revolutionary
2025-04-15 17:30 - 20:00 | North Andover Historical Society, Bus Tour - Meet at The Stevens Center on the Common 800 Massachusetts Avenue North Andover, MA 01845
NAHS is honored to possess the handwritten diary of James Stevens. This treasure chronicles his time fighting for our country’s independence from the day he took up arms until the end of the war. Linguist and NAHS facilities manager, Antoine Trombino-Ponte, has poured over this diary and reconstructed the 1775 voice of James Stevens. His recordings will be available for all to hear in the Rev250 exhibit at the Stevens Center. Join us as he explains his process for reconstruction the voice.

Lunch Time History Films-Massachusetts Community Militias
2025-04-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Tapley Memorial Hall, 13 Page Street, Danvers, M, 01923, United States
Lunchtime History Films, bring your lunch!

Massachusetts Community Militias

A casual discussion and a 20-30 minute film. Presented by Heritage Films, Dan Tremblay, a volunteer and member of DHS.

Free Admission. Donations appreciated.
Danvers Historical Society: 978-777-1666 or E-mail to connect@danvershistory.org

Dick Kayin and PeeWee Vermin's "Worst Show in Town"
2025-04-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Off Cabot Comedy & Events, 9 Wallis Street, Beverly, MA, 01915, United States
“Dick Kayin & Peewee Vermin Present: THE WORST SHOW IN TOWN
Step right up, baddies, degenerates, and lovers of the truly tasteless! The Worst Show in Town is here to destroy your expectations, offend your delicate sensibilities, and leave you begging for more. Produced by the unhinged minds of Dick Kayin and Peewee Vermin, this chaotic variety show brings together the most outrageous, off-putting, niche and absolutely electrifying drag and burlesque performers from the North Shore and Boston. If you like your entertainment weird, wild, and just a little bit wrong, then congratulations—you’ve found your new favorite show.
Expect an evening of tasteless art, grotesque glamour, and jaw-dropping performances that push the boundaries of good taste (and maybe local decency laws). This isn’t your polished, prim, and proper variety hour—this is a show that celebrates the bizarre, the unsettling, and the wonderfully absurd. From campy disasters to avant-garde nightmares, we promise acts that will have you screaming, laughing, and possibly questioning your life choices.
Whether you’re a seasoned lover of underground art or just looking for something different (and we mean really different), The Worst Show in Town welcomes you with open, plate spinning arms. This is a night of chaos, comedy, and carnal delights—so leave your pearls at home because there’s nothing here to clutch.
Come to the worst show in town, it’s so bad…..it’s good!”

Tom Rush Club 47®
2025-04-13 19:00 | The Cabot, 286 Cabot Street, Beverly, CA, 01915, United States
Feat. Cheryl Wheeler, Kenny White, Monica Rizzio
Tom Rush is a gifted musician and performer, whose shows offer a musical celebration…a journey into the tradition and spectrum of what music has been, can be, and will become.
His distinctive guitar style, wry humor and warm, expressive voice have made him both a legend and a lure to audiences around the world. His shows are filled with the rib-aching laughter of terrific story-telling, the sweet melancholy of ballads and the passion of gritty blues
Rush’s impact on the American music scene has been profound. He helped shape the folk revival in the ’60s and the renaissance of the ’80s and ’90s, his music having left its stamp on generations of artists. James Taylor told Rolling Stone, “Tom was not only one of my early heroes, but also one of my main influences.” Country music star Garth Brooks has credited Rush with being one of his top five musical influences. Rush has long championed emerging artists. His early recordings introduced the world to the work of Joni Mitchell, Jackson Browne and James Taylor, and in more recent years his Club 47® concerts have brought artists such as Nanci Griffith and Shawn Colvin to wider audiences when they were just beginning to build their own reputations.

BEETLEJUICE JR.
2025-04-13 15:00 - 17:00 | North Shore Music Theatre, Dunham Road 54, Beverly, MA, 01915, United States
The ghost-with-the-most comes to the stage in BEETLEJUICE JR the frightfully funny musical based on the beloved motion picture turned Broadway phenomenon. Lydia Deetz is a strange and unusual teenager, still grieving the loss of her mother and obsessed with the whole “being dead thing.” Lucky for Lydia, she and her father move to a new house haunted by a recently deceased couple and Beetlejuice, a delightful demon with a real zest for life.

New Works Festival – One Acts
2025-04-13 15:00 - 17:00 | Firehouse Center for the Arts, 1 Market Square, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
“Extreme Gridlock” by James Ferguson. A couple struggles to understand why they’re stuck.
James’ plays have been produced throughout the United States and in London and he is the co-writer / director and co-producer of the well-reviewed independent motion picture Happy Holidays.
Candace Perry’s “Meridian Summer” is based on actual events of Freedom Summer, 1964 when James Chaney, Michael Schwerner, and Andy Goodman were killed for working to register African-Americans to vote.

Joey Alexander
2025-04-13 15:00 - 16:30 | Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
Renowned as one of jazz’s most extraordinary talents, Joey Alexander captivates audiences with his virtuosic piano playing and inventive compositions. A three-time GRAMMY nominee, he continues to push the boundaries of jazz with his latest album, Continuance, blending modern riffs with soulful melodies. Performing solo, Joey delivers deeply personal and unforgettable performances.
“Joey Alexander’s Continuance shows his exceptional talent as a jazz pianist and composer, marking a significant milestone in his already illustrious career.”
– The Jazz World

Connie Converse at 100: America's Cassandra
2025-04-13 14:00 - 15:00 | Peabody Essex Museum, East India Square, 161 Essex Street, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
Know before you go
In-person event
Location: Morse Auditorium
Included with admission
Advance registration recommended.
When the music of the previously unknown Connie Converse was released in 2009, decades after she deliberately disappeared in 1974 (never to be heard from again), it created a new reference point in American music, and a need to rewrite the music history books.
In early 1950s New York, more than ten years before Bob Dylan and his contemporaries popularized the “singer-songwriter” identity, Converse was writing and performing witty, introspective, literary songs for voice and guitar. She was also a brilliant scholar, visual artist, activist and public thinker far ahead of her time.
Join Howard Fishman, author of To Anyone Who Ever Asks: The Life, Music, and Mystery of Connie Converse, in conversation with Boston Globe contributor James Sullivan and Trevor Smith, PEM’s Associate Director–Multisensory Experience and Curator of the Present Tense.
Their conversation will cover the Converse family’s long history in America, dating back to their 1630 arrival in Salem, and Converse’s relationship to the American songbook. They will also play samples from Converse’s pioneering recordings and haunting melodies. A book signing will follow the talk.

Music in the Atrium: Celebrate Mother Earth with Johnny Fireseed
2025-04-13 11:30 - 13:30 | Peabody Essex Museum, East India Square, 161 Essex Street, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
Know before you go
In-person event
Location: Atrium
Included with admission
Salem residents and workers always get free admission.
This program will contribute to the sound in the Atrium. If you would like to borrow noise canceling headphones, please pick up a KultureCity bag at the coatroom.
ABOVE IMAGE: Illustrations by Chris Cyr.
This month, our Music in the Atrium series celebrates Planet Earth with live performances by Johnny Fireseed. A project of Framingham-based Fireseed Arts Studios, lead by artist and musician Patiño Vázquez in collaboration with local musicians and craftspeople, Johnny Fireseed uses instruments made entirely from upcycled trash and repurposed items to perform original music with an upbeat eco message. The band’s inspiring sound aims to spread a message of joy, fun and new ways of thinking about consumption and waste far and wide.
Vázquez will be showcasing instruments made from locally harvested trash and live looping to create ambient soundscapes. Come hear high-end electric guitars made from old kitchen countertops and drums fashioned from ventilation ducts and popcorn tins in an aesthetic that’s “part Victorian Steampunk with elements of mystic meditations in heart-opening layers of rhythms and harmonies.” Building loops and then improvising over the loops gives the listener a feel for the looks and sound characteristics of each instrument. Audience members are often invited to join in the fun!
Music in the Atrium is PEM’s live concert series that features local and visiting performers from a variety of musical traditions and styles. Concerts take place on select Sundays. Explore upcoming shows at pem.org/events.

Long Hill House & Garden Tours
2025-04-13 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.
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Cost
Member Adult: $12;
Member Child: $6;
Nonmember Adult: $20;
Nonmember Child: $10;

HOW I BECAME A PIRATE YOUNGER@PART & SEUSSICAL KIDS
2025-04-13 11:00 - 12:00 | North Shore Music Theatre, Dunham Road 54, Beverly, MA, 01915, United States
1 TICKET – TWO 30-MINUTE KIDS SHOWS!
In HOW I BECAME A PIRATE YOUNGER@PART, audiences will sail off on a fantastic musical excursion as a band of comical pirates lands at North Beach looking for an expert digger to join their crew. Braid Beard and his mates enlist young Jeremy Jacob as they look for the perfect spot to bury their treasure! Then Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat and all of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters will spring to life onstage in SEUSSICAL KIDS, a fantastical musical extravaganza.

Children's Broom Decorating at The Hawthorne Hotel
2025-04-13 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.

Drag Me to Broadway: Presented by the Hometown Queeros
2025-04-12 20:00 - 22:00 | Off Cabot Comedy & Events, 9 Wallis Street, Beverly, MA, 01915, United States
“Get ready for a fabulous night of gay, glamour, and Broadway magic! It’s time for “”Drag Me To Broadway”” hosted by the one and only Miz Diamond Wigfall! Join us for an unforgettable evening featuring the Hometown Queeros as they bring iconic Broadway numbers to life in ways you’ve never seen before.
It’s a night of dancing, singing and all the drama you would expect from a Broadway show!”

Nirvani – A Nirvana Tribute Experience with Special Guests Foo!
2025-04-12 20:00 - 22:00 | Larcom Theatre, 13 Wallis Street, Beverly, MA, 01915, United States
Experience the most authentic and electrifying Nirvana live show since the original band ruled the stage! Nirvani pays full tribute to the iconic grunge era, with each member accurately representing Kurt Cobain, Krist Novoselic, and Dave Grohl. Utilizing genuine vintage instruments, Nirvani’s performance faithfully captures the essence of the 90s through every chord, riff, and drumbeat.
The night will also feature a special guest performance by Foo!, a tribute band dedicated to the Foo Fighters. Foo! delivers high-energy shows and accurate renditions of Foo Fighters classics, ensuring an unforgettable thrill ride from start to finish.
Thelarcom.org/nirvani
