North of Boston

Comedian Kristin Key
2025-06-06 20:00 (America/New_York) | The Cabot, 286 Cabot Street, Beverly, CA, 01915, United States
Kristin Key is a nationally headlining, queer, musical comedian with sold-out shows nationwide.
Her hilarious viral videos — including the iconic LESBIAN NATIONAL ANTHEM — have garnered over 92.2 million views from more than 590,000+ dedicated followers across social media. Using comedy as a way to uplift her community and create safe spaces for comedy fans from all walks of life, Kristin also donates to local nonprofits with every date on her 2024 Lesbian Army Tour. More than a fandom, this is a movement!
She’s got 6 full-length comedy albums & 1 DryBar comedy special and has appeared on NBC’S Bring the Funny & Last Comic Standing, VH-1, SiriusXM, and more.

Cape Ann Shakespeare Troupe presents One Act Wonders
2025-06-06 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-06-05 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-06-04 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.

Summer in the City Concert Series
2025-06-06 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.

Michael’s Harborside in Newburyport Presents FREE Live Music Nights
2025-06-06 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-06-05 18:00 - 21:00 | Michael’s Harborside, Tournament Wharf 1, Newburyport, M, 01950, United States
Visit Michael’s Harborside in Newburyport for FREE Live Music from talented local artists every Thursday through Sunday from a variety of local musicians from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Restaurant hours are Sunday through Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., and Thursdays through Saturdays, 11:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. For more information, visit MichaelsHarborside.com.

Celesong
2025-06-06 17:00 - 21:00 | Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
Join Wellspring for their Spring celebration, Celesong, an incredible musical evening in the tradition of a Nashville-style songwriters’ round featuring acclaimed singer-songwriters Darrell Scott, Lori McKenna and Mark Erelli. You are invited to join Wellspring for their annual fundraising event and celebrate your commitment to helping local families transform their lives through stable housing, education, job training, and career readiness.
ABOUT THE ARTISTS
Darrell Scott
Darrell Scott is an acclaimed multi-instrumentalist / singer-songwriter and Nashville Songwriter hall of Fame nominee. His songs have been performed by Travis Tritt, Faith Hill, The Chicks (formerly Dixie Chicks), and many others. A former ASCAP and NSAI Songwriter of the Year, Scott has garnered many accolades, Nathaniel Riverhorse Nakadate writes, “Darrell Scott mines and cultivates the everyday moment, taking the rote, menial, mundane, and allowing it to be surreal, ever poignant, and candidly honest.”
Lori McKenna
From her home base in Boston, Lori McKenna has carved out an enviable niche for herself as one of Nashville’s most in-demand songwriters, all while maintaining a prolific and remarkably consistent career as a solo artist. The release of her anticipated album,1988, adds to a series of landmark years for McKenna and follows three widely acclaimed albums: 2016’s The Bird & The Rifle, 2018’s The Tree and 2020’s The Balladeer, of which the Associated Press praised, “McKenna has by now long established herself as one of the best songwriters working in any genre. And she does it again and again,” while The Tennessean asserted, “one of the sharpest pens in modern country and folk song writing.”
In addition to her career as a solo artist, McKenna continues to enjoy success as one of the music industry’s most in-demand song writers. In 2023, she was nominated for a Grammy for Best Country Song for co-writing “I Bet You Think About Me (Taylor’s Version) (From the Vault),” performed by Taylor Swift. In 2017, McKenna became the first woman to win the Academy of Country Music’s Songwriter of the Year award and the first woman to win the Country Music Association’s Song of the Year award two years in a row. She also won back-to-back Grammys for Best Country Song: for “Girl Crush,” performed by Little Big Town, in 2016 and “Humble and Kind,” performed by Tim McGraw, in 2017. In 2021, McKenna won her third Best Country Song Grammy for co-writing “Crowded Table,” performed by the Highwomen, with Brandi Carlile and Natalie Hemby. In addition to writing songs for a multitude of award-winning artists—including Hunter Hayes, Faith Hill, Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, Reba McEntire, Tim McGraw and Carrie Underwood—McKenna also co-wrote “Always Remember Us This Way,” which was featured in the Oscar-winning 2018 film “A Star Is Born.”
Mark Erelli
Mark Erelli is a critically acclaimed American singer-songwriter and guitarist known for his distinctive blend of rock, folk, and Americana. His music is known for its lyrical depth and intricate instrumentation, drawing influence from classic rock icons. Highlights from Erelli’s career include 13 solo albums; three records with his bluegrass band Barnstar!; sideman stints accompanying Marc Cohn, Paula Cole, and Josh Ritter; and a pair of records he produced for GRAMMY-winning songwriter Lori McKenna.
In the summer of 2020, he faced a profound personal challenge when he was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa (RP), a degenerative eye disease, after a two decade-long career. This diagnosis raised questions about how his diminishing eyesight might affect his songwriting and creative insight. These concerns and his quest for creative expression are central themes in his newest album, Lay Your Darkness Down.
Lay Your Darkness Down follows his 2020 album Blindsided, which received high praise from Rolling Stone Country, Associated Press, NPR, The Boston Globe, and other notable outlets. Folk Alley encourages people to “listen close; there’s sure to be something in there to break your heart a split second before it leads you straight to grace.” Whether he’s wielding a pen or a Telecaster, Mark Erelli’s music welcomes the casual listener, and richly rewards those who choose to dig deeper.
Lifting Voices Together
Throughout the night, you’ll have the opportunity to support Wellspring’s critical programs to bring housing, job training, education and career readiness to thousands of community members who are working with us to transform their futures. In addition to incredible performances from three nationally acclaimed artists, Wellspring will have a paddle raise, plus a fun live auction to support their valuable programs and services.
Ticket Prices: $150, $125, $100
VIP EXPERIENCE: Additional $100/person added to any ticket – limited availability
Pre-concert Cocktail reception at Shalin Liu Performance Center in the third floor reception hall

Energy of Color | Exhibit at Cove Gallery
2025-06-06 12:00 - 19:00, 2025-06-05 12:00 - 19:00 | Cove Gallery, 37 Rocky Neck Avenue, Gloucester, MA, 01930
May 15 – June 8 | Curated by Nic Bannerman
Closing Reception: Sunday, June 8, 2pm-5pm
Gallery Hours: Sunday & Monday, 12pm-5pm; Thursday-Saturday, 12pm-7pm
“Color is more than a visual experience—it’s memory, mood, and moment.” Nic Bannerman, curator and painter
“Energy of Color” explores the profound relationship between artists and their environments. The distinct palettes of land, sea, and sky influence both conscious and instinctive artistic choices. The result is a body of work that pulses with life, emotion, and a deep sense of place. Experience a dynamic range of media, including painting, ceramics, and photography, all unified by their passionate engagement with color as a storytelling force.
This immersive and vibrant show features the work of North Shore artists who draw inspiration from the striking hues and natural beauty of Cape Ann and beyond. Whether rooted in the shimmering coastal light or influenced by far-flung travels, each piece in this exhibition offers a unique interpretation of color’s emotional and expressive power.
Exhibiting Artists: Nic Bannerman (Painter, Curator), Danette English (Ceramic Artist), Pia Juhl Nadel (Painter), Martin Sorger (Painter), and Jonathan Wilson (Photographer)

The Shape of Things at The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck
2025-06-06 12:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-05 12:00 - 17:00 | The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck, 6 Wonson Street, Gloucester, M, 01930, United States
Juried by Adria Arch
Opening Reception: Sunday, June 8, 2025, 5pm-7pm
Gallery Hours: Thursday-Sunday, 12pm-5pm
The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck, Gloucester
The Shape of Things, juried by Adria Arch, features 17 artists from the greater Boston region: Mary Bablitch, Steven Cabral, Cyrille Conan, Monica DeSalvo, Carin Doben, Barbe Ennis, Bette Frank Leahy, Roberta Nigro Hall, Nancy Harrod, L.Marie Lamarche, Ellen Liner, David McCoy, Laura Menucci, Kimberly Quint, Allison Tanenhaus, Amantha Tsaros, and Leslie Zelamsky. The 47 pieces in the exhibition include paintings, mixed media, sculpture and video, all of which utilize the fundamental design element of shape as a defining component of the work.
Lecture: The Shape of Abstraction: Tracing a Visual Revolution, Wednesday, June 25, 7pm
Join Boston artist and educator Adria Arch for a dynamic visual presentation tracing the evolution of abstract art. From early pioneers like Hilma af Klint and Kandinsky to contemporary innovators, Arch’s talk explores how abstraction broke from tradition to express deeper emotional and intellectual ideas. Special focus is given to women artists whose contributions have often been overlooked. Discover how today’s artists continue to push the boundaries of this ever-evolving visual language.
This lecture is offered in conjunction with The Shape of Things, on view at The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck, June 5 – July 13, 2025.
Feature image: Monica DeSalvo, Acceleration; Leslie Zelamsky, Le Point de Departure; Roberta Nigro Hall, Ruin in Bloom; Allison Tanenhaus, Colobara

Walking Tour: Bones of Homes
2025-06-06 10:30 - 12:00 | Cape Ann Museum, 27 Pleasant Street, Gloucester, 01930, United States
Cape Ann Museum Courtyard, Downtown Campus
27 Pleasant St, Gloucester, MA, 01930
$10 for CAM Members, $20 for non-members
Registration Required
This walking tour provides participants with an architectural overview of Gloucester building styles from the mid-18th to the mid-20th century. On this tour of the area immediately surrounding the Cape Ann Museum’s Downtown Campus, participants will learn about architectural elements and styles that arose out of specific socioeconomic and cultural circumstances during this critical 200-year period in the City’s development.
Stroll with a CAM Docent for about 1 1/2 hours as you loop around downtown Gloucester.
Where to Meet?
Though the Downtown Campus is currently closed for renovations until the spring of 2026, the tour will gather at the courtyard attached to the Museum on 27 Pleasant Street. Tours are light rain or shine.
Photo Credit: CAM docent leading walking tour rain or shine, CAM staff photo.

Mornings at the Museum
2025-06-06 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-05 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-04 08:00 - 17:00 | Wenham Museum, 132 Main St., Route 1A, Wenham, MA, 01984, United States
🎉 Join us for Mornings at the Museum 🎉
Start your day with joy, discovery, and creativity—just for little ones and their grown-ups!
🗓 Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays at 10:00 AM
🎟 Free with Admission | Ages 0–5 | No Registration Needed
Experience drop-in fun for little learners like:
🧵 Hands-On History & Play: Step into the past with interactive play inspired by real museum objects.
🎨 Arts & Making: Hands-on crafts, open-ended projects, and sensory art activities.
🎵 Movement & Music: Sing, dance, and play your way through rhythm and motion.
📚 Literacy & Language: Build early literacy through stories, rhymes, and interactive reading fun.
🔬 STEM & Discovery: Explore science, nature, and problem-solving through playful experiments.
Discover something new every week—and make memories that last a lifetime!
Drop in with your little one to play, learn, and grow through joyful, play-based museum fun!
Learn more at: www.wenhammuseum.org/events

Suzanne Vega - Flying With Angels
2025-06-05 20:00 | The Cabot, 286 Cabot Street, Beverly, CA, 01915, United States
Suzanne Vega will perform a career-spanning show including favorites like Tom’s Diner, Luka, and many more, plus new material from her forthcoming album Flying with Angels (May 2025).
She will be joined on stage by her longtime guitarist, Gerry Leonard (of David Bowie fame), and cellist Stephanie Winters.

Waitress
2025-06-05 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-06-04 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-06-04 14:00 - 16:30 | North Shore Music Theatre, Dunham Road 54, Beverly, MA, 01915, United States
If life were only as simple as pie… Composed by Grammy® Award-winning singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles (“Love Song,” “Brave”), WAITRESS follows Jenna, a talented pie-maker with big dream but trapped in an troubled marriage while working at a small-town diner. Filled with friendship and the thrill of a new romance, WAITRESS is a smash hit musical, baked from the heart, that celebrates resilience and the pursuit of happiness.

THE GLASS MENAGERIE by Tennessee Williams
2025-06-05 19:30 - 21:30 | Gloucester Stage Company, East Main Street 267, Gloucester, M, 01930, United States
Through Tom’s cinematic eyes, his family’s life isn’t the dream he imagined. In a rundown St. Louis apartment the matriarch, Amanda Wingfield, is desperately clinging to a past of parties and endless callers. Her adult children, Tom and Laura, become victims of her delusions as she pushes for Tom to provide for the struggling family and Laura to find a husband. The two seek solace in ways of escaping their mother and their own misery until a visit from a gentleman caller presents the possibility of new opportunities.
Renowned playwright Tennessee Williams opens the 2025 Season with this classic drama, directed by Doug Lockwood. Running from June 5 to 28, all performances are at Gloucester Stage’s Theater 267 East Main Street, Gloucester. Showtimes are Wednesdays & Thursdays at 7:30pm, Fridays & Saturdays at 8:00pm, and matinees Saturdays & Sunday at 3:00pm.

Fauré Project
2025-06-05 19:30 - 21:00 | Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
Commemorate the 100th anniversary of Gabriel Fauré’s death with two concerts featuring his most celebrated chamber works, performed by the world’s most celebrated musicians, featuring violinist Joshua Bell, cellist Steven Isserlis, pianist Jeremy Denk and many more. From violin sonatas to piano quintets, these programs offer a rich exploration of Fauré’s artistry, performed by an exceptional ensemble of renowned musicians.
SATURDAY PROGRAM: Fauré
Violin Sonata No. 1 in A Major, Op. 13 (Bell, Denk)
Barcarolle No. 5, Op. 66 (Denk)
Piano trio in D minor, Op. 120 (Bell, Isserlis, Denk)
Intermission
Sicilienne, Op. 78 & Berceuse, Op. 16 (Isserlis, Denk)
Piano Quintet No. 1 in D minor, Op. 89 (Bell, Duval, Engstroem, Isserlis, Denk)
SUNDAY PROGRAM: Fauré
Violin Sonata No. 2. in E minor, Op. 108 (Duval, Denk)
Nocturne No. 13 in B minor, Op. 119 (Denk)
String Quartet in E minor, Op. 121 (Bell, Duval, Engstroem, Isserlis)
Intermission
Romance, Op. 69 & Elegie, Op. 24 (Isserlis, Denk)
Piano Quintet No. 2 in C minor, Op. 115 (Bell, Duval, Engstroem, Isserlis, Denk)
Happens on the following Dates:
Jul 5, 2025, 7:30pm to 9:00pm
Jul 6, 2025, 5:00pm to 6:30pm

PEM: Queer Community Gathering
2025-06-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Peabody Essex Museum, East India Square, 161 Essex Street, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
Know before you go
In-person event
Location: Main Atrium
Free
Kick off Pride month with a free community gathering for LGBTQIA+ folks and allies at PEM. Grab a bite to eat and build connections within the queer community with a music-filled social hour. Local drag artists Buster Pants and Maxine Harrison will be there to highlight their work with NAGLY, and youth from NAGLY will have an open stage to share their talents.
PEM will also present a special performance by La Daniella (she/her), an AfroDominican/Nuyorican actor, performer, playwright and puppeteer whose work centers queer Black/Latine women and working class communities.

Coffee and Conversations at the Carlson Education Center: A Glimpse of Revolutionary Life
2025-06-05 10:30 - 11:30 | Cape Ann Museum Green, 13 Poplar Street, Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Carlson Education Center & Janet & William Ellery James Center
CAM Green, 13 Poplar Street, Gloucester, MA
CAM Members Free, Non-Members $5
Registration Required as space is limited.
Middle Street in Gloucester is the site of many early colonial homes with connections to the American Revolution. Come learn about these historical buildings and the stories of the people who built and lived in them.
Join us Thursdays for a unique experience. Led by a CAM docent, these deep dives into a single artwork or object from the Collection will begin with conversation, a short presentation and complimentary coffee at the Carlson Center, followed by a special trip to the James Center to view the object being discussed. No special knowledge needed! Just a curiosity to learn more in a small group setting and enjoy a unique experience.
Image Credit: 51 Middle Street. built for the Rev. Samuel Chandler. 1882. home of Edgar Merchant, clerk. From the Corliss & Ryan Photograph Collection of the Cape Ann Museum Library & Archives.

Member Program – C.B. Fisk: An Offsite Tour
2025-06-05 10:30 - 11:30 | CB Fisk, Inc, 21 Kondelin Rd, Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Meet at C.B. Fisk, Inc. in Gloucester, MA 01930
Special to CAM Members Only
Registration is Required as space is limited.
Led by C.B. Fisk staff, tour the 25,000 square foot workshop and meet the team! From the dedicated lumber space to the fabrication of aluminum and the model room for the making of scale models, you will be impressed by the sights and sounds of C.B. Fisk. The tour takes approximately 1 hour. This tour is available through the Cape Ann Museum.
Location information will be supplied upon registration.
Not a member? Join today at capeannmuseum.org/membership!
Photo Credit: Opus 150, designed by C.B. Fisk in 2018 for Christ Church Episcopal, Philadelphia, PA. Photo by Dana Sigall. Photo courtesy of C.B. Fisk.

Newburyport Art offers Abstract Alchemy with Rosalie Cuticchia
2025-06-05 10:00 - 12:30 | Newburyport Art Association, 65 Water St, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
Abstract Alchemy with Rosalie Cuticchia
Four Thursdays, June 5th – 26th, 10:00am–12:30pm | Upstairs Hartson Gallery
$225 for NAA members / $275 non-members
Painting in the abstract style is often intuitive, expressive, gestural, emotional, process driven, and, if we are lucky, it’s a little peek into the painter’s soul. How to get there is the question.
This series of four classes is about the tools, theories and methods that will lead and support us on our abstract journeys. All levels welcome. Students will be given a basic materials list and suggested palette. Class will take place on June 5, June 12, June 19, and June 26.

Pastries on the Porch
2025-06-05 10:00 - 12:30 | Long HIll, 576 Essex Street, Beverly, 01915, United States
Indulge in a morning of timeless elegance as you sip fragrant tea and savor an assortment of locally crafted, fresh-baked pastries on the porch overlooking the enchanting Sedgwick Gardens. Each party will be presented with a beautifully curated box of delicate pastries and confections and a steaming pot of tea, all set against the backdrop of the lush garden views once cherished by the Sedgwick Family. Bask in the serenity, relish each moment, and let the beauty of the gardens transport you to a more genteel time.
Important Information:
• Pre-Registration is required. We have limited seating to 6 tables per seating. 4 maximum per table.
• Please specify any allergies when making a reservation.
• This is not a full Afternoon Tea. If you are interested in Afternoon Tea, please check our Afternoon Tea Event.
• This is a drop-in event. Parties can come anytime between 10:30 am – 12:30 noon.
• Children over the age of 3 require an event ticket.
Pre-registration is required. Refunds for this event must be requested 7 days prior to scheduled date. 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.
Cost
Member Adult: $15;
Member Child: $9;
Nonmember Adult: $25;
Nonmember Child: $15;

Michael’s Harborside in Newburyport Hosts FREE Trivia Nights
2025-06-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Michael’s Harborside, Tournament Wharf 1, Newburyport, M, 01950, United States
Visit Michael’s Harborside in Newburyport for FREE Trivia every Wednesday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and test your knowledge of pop culture, sports and more. Get your team signed up at 6:00 p.m. and start playing at 6:30 p.m. Come early to get an appetizer, dinner or drinks! Restaurant hours are Sunday through Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., and Thursdays through Saturdays, 11:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. For more information, visit MichaelsHarborside.com.

Music in the Gallery
2025-06-04 13:00 - 13:30 | Cape Ann Museum Green, 13 Poplar Street, Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Wednesdays, April 16 – June 25, 2025
1:00 p.m.- 1:30 p.m.
Janet & William Ellery James Center, CAM Green
13 Poplar Street, Gloucester, MA 01930
Free and open to the public.
Parking is first come, first served.
Join us Wednesdays, April – June in the James Center Gallery to enjoy music during your visit played by C.B. Fisk musicians on a continuo organ. For more information about C.B. Fisk please visit: www.cbfisk.com.
C.B. Fisk organists: Carl Klein, Tim McEwen, Ted Stoddard, Michael Kraft, Barbara Bruns, Mark Nelson, David Pike, along with Kathleen Adams. For biographies please visit: cbfisk.com
Image Credit: Opus 150, designed by C.B. Fisk in 2018 for Christ Church Episcopal, Philadelphia, PA. Photo courtesy of C.B. Fisk.

Story-Time & Craft Wednesday
2025-06-04 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
