North of Boston

Country Fair at Cider Hill Farm
2027-01-01 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-12-31 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-12-30 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-12-29 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-12-28 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-12-27 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-12-26 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-12-25 09:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) and 11 more dates | Cider Hill Farm, 45 Fern Avenue, Amesbury, M, 01913, United States
Join us Labor Day weekend for a quintessential New England celebration welcoming the season’s bountiful harvest! Enjoy summer apple picking, free tastings, hard cider, classic fair foods, fall flower cutting, old time-y games, free live music, tractor rides & more! See event schedule as we add more happenings to the line-up! Free admission (does not include pick-your-own tickets, food or drinks).

Comedian Paul D’Angelo
2026-12-31 19:30 - 21:15 | Larcom Theatre, 13 Wallis Street, Beverly, MA, 01915, United States
Ring in the New Year with laughter as Comedian Paul D’Angelo returns to the Larcom Theatre for his 12th consecutive New Year’s Eve performance! Special guest comedian, Erin Lynch opens the evening.
A former assistant district attorney turned criminal-defense attorney, Paul traded the courtroom for the comedy stage, where he has been making audiences laugh until their sides ache! Paul has been headlining A-List comedy clubs around the country for over thirty-five years, entertaining hundreds of prominent corporate clients and opening for over sixty international stars such as Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, The Beach Boys, Chicago, Tony Bennett, Tom Jones, Jerry Lee Lewis, and George Carlin. He co-starred in the popular Showtime movie, The Godfathers of Comedy, and is also the author of six hilarious books that have won numerous literary awards.
Paul is a comedic powerhouse you do not want to miss. Grab your tickets now and kickoff the new year with a night full of unforgettable laughter.
Thelarcom.org/pauldangelo

Sweet Halloween at Cider Hill Farm
2026-12-27 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-12-26 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-12-20 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-12-19 10:00 - 14:00 | Cider Hill Farm, 45 Fern Avenue, Amesbury, M, 01913, United States
Join us for a not-so-spooky, trick-or-treating experience brimming with sweet treats and boo-tiful fall foliage! Break out those adorable costumes and get ready for a fun, festive day at the farm.

Liz Longley
2026-12-19 19:30 - 21:30 | Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
Nashville-based singer-songwriter Liz Longley is taking her music on the road this holiday season for a very special first-ever Christmas tour. Known for her stop-you-in-your-tracks voice and deeply personal songwriting, Liz is embarking on this journey in support of her forthcoming EP, The Holiday Fuss – a collection of original songs that capture the warmth, chaos, and magic of the season.
“…from Americana and Gospel-flavored soul to shimmering Pop anthems and touches of Jazz.” – BILLBOARD
After releasing her debut Christmas EP A Little Magic in 2020, Liz adds a second holiday collection to her catalog, deepening her love for the season and the stories it inspires. For fans who have followed Liz through albums like Funeral For My Past and New Life, this is a rare and intimate opportunity to experience her in a completely different light – festive, joyful, and full of the same emotional depth that has made her one of Americana/folk’s most beloved voices.

Samson et Dalila
2026-12-19 11:00 - 13:00 | Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
Music by Camille Saint-Saëns | Libretto by Ferdinand Lemaire
Saint-Saëns’s spectacular take on the biblical hero of legendary strength and the seductive Philistine whose beauty overpowers him returns in the Met’s larger-than-life production. Featuring a massive orchestra and chorus and some of opera’s most spellbinding tunes, this masterpiece is a feast for the eyes and ears. Giacomo Sagripanti conducts an electrifying cast led by the formidable star pairing of mezzosoprano Aigul Akhmetshina and tenor Clay Hilley, transmitted live to cinemas worldwide.
Conductor: Giacomo Sagripanti Production: Darko Tresnjak
Dalila: Aigul Akhmetshina Set Designer: Alexander Dodge
Samson: Clay Hilley Costume Designer: Linda Cho
High Priest of Dagon: Quinn Kelsey Lighting Designer: Donald Holder
Abimélech: Alfred Walker Choreographer Austin McCormick
Old Hebrew: Morris Robinson C. Graham Berwind, III Chorus Director: Tilman Michael

BrassFed Nation's Holiday Bash
2026-12-18 20:00 - 22:00 | The Cut, 177 Main Street , Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Doors 7:00pm
Show 8:00pm
ALL AGES
Premium Seating with cocktail service: $39.50 + $6.95 service fee
Standard Seating with cocktail service: $29.50 – $34.50 + $6.95 service fee
Rear Floor Seating: $24.50 + $6.95 service fee
GA Standing: $19.50 + $6.95 service fee ($10 Student Tickets)
+ $5 Day of Show
Carlos Menezes Jr’s BrassFed Nation is a horn-driven groove machine with a unique sound incorporating the styles and traditions of early Jazz, New Orleans Funk & Soul, Rhythm & Blues, Calypso, and Jamaican Ska!
Founded in 2013, The BrassFed Nation is dedicated to the advancement of horn-driven music through exposure and outreach in both education and local musical culture! The collective features 3 unique ensembles; Cape Ann Big Band, The Jambalaya Horns, and The 13-Piece DubTone Orchestra – all striving to inspire and connect musicians of all ages through performances, private studio lessons, workshops, and interactive clinics.
ABOUT THIS PERFORMANCE:
Paying homage to the infectious beats and sounds of New Orleans and the Caribbean, the BrassFed Orchestra will cue the “Big Four” and transport audience members to the streets of the Crescent City for a Holiday Celebration that is full of surprises! This year’s program will showcase members of The Jambalaya Horns and feature a number of guest instrumentalists from the New England music scene! Featured Vocalists are Jacyn Tremblay, Rhiannon Hurst, and Alessandro Schoc.
WEBSITE: www.brassfednation.com
ABOUT JACYN TREMBLAY:
Jacyn Tremblay is a Boston based singer, songwriter, and recording artist known for her dynamic vocals and versatile artistry! Recent performances include singing with the Boston Pops, The Plymouth Phil, and several other regional orchestras, co-producing the female vocal tribute show MUSE: A Salute to Divas of the 90’s (@musedivas), and has original music with the pop trio Three Second Chances (@threesecondchances).
When she’s not working with the music non-profit Music Drives Us, she’s singing every weekend with several of New England’s leading event bands on the Wilson Stevens Agency. You can hear her voice on TV and radio for NBC Boston, WBZ Radio, Boston 25, WGBH and more! Jacyn is excited to sing with Carlos and the amazing musicians of BFN! For more upcoming performances and fun follow her @Jacynthegirl or visit jacyntremblaymusic.com
ABOUT RHIANNON HURST:
Award-winning jazz vocalist Rhiannon Kaela Hurst has earned recognition on both national and international stages. With an unwavering passion for music, she performs regularly with big bands and combos across New England. Rhiannon was named a 2021 Award Winner in the Jazz Voice category of the prestigious National YoungArts Competition. She was a featured artist at the 2023 International Guinness Jazz Festival in Ireland, performing as a solo artist and as an opener.
Rhiannon graduated from the College of the Holy Cross as the 2025 Brooks Music Scholar and Fenwick Scholar, completing her undergraduate studies in conjunction with jazz voice training at the New England Conservatory of Music with Professor Dominique Eade. She recently graduated from NEC, with a Master’s in Jazz Vocal Performance as the inaugural student in the 4+1 program between Holy Cross and New England Conservatory.
ABOUT ALESSANDRO SCHOC:
Alessandro is a vocalist and live performer dedicated to the stage. With a musical identity shaped by artists such as Lewis Capaldi, Bruno Mars and Teddy Swims, Alessandro is able to captivate any audience he comes across. He approaches every performance as a unique experience singing with passion and joy in every word. Whether it be an emotional ballad or a high energy groove, his dynamic vocal range and passionate stage presence is sure to leave a lasting impression.

Good Winter with Seamus Egan
2026-12-18 19:30 - 21:30 | Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
Celebrate the warmth, wonder, and storytelling spirit of the season with Good Winter: A Celtic Christmas. Acclaimed musician and composer Seamus Egan invites audiences on a richly woven holiday journey of music, song, poetry, and story, drawing on Celtic traditions that honor community, memory, and the turning of the year. Blending beloved seasonal songs, original works, traditional tunes, and spoken word, this intimate and uplifting program captures the joy, humor, and reflection that define the holiday season.
From his beginnings as a teen prodigy, to his groundbreaking solo work with Shanachie Records, to founding the influential Irish-American band Solas, Seamus Egan has inspired generations of musicians and helped shape the sound of contemporary Irish music.
His work as a film composer and musical director has deepened his understanding of music’s power to tell stories, and nowhere is that gift more evident than in Good Winter. Featuring fiddle, flute, whistle, guitar, banjo, piano, accordion, and vocals, Egan and his ensemble create an atmosphere that is both celebratory and deeply personal. Filled with soaring melodies, heartfelt stories, and festive spirit, Good Winter: A Celtic Christmas is a joyous invitation to gather together, reflect on the year gone by, and welcome the season with warmth and song.

Captain Elias Davis House Tour
2026-12-18 14:00 - 14:30 | Cape Ann Museum, 27 Pleasant Street, Gloucester, 01930, United States
What can a house tell us about the people who lived there?
Step inside the Capt. Elias Davis House and discover how architecture, craftsmanship, and everyday objects reveal the lives of one Gloucester family and the changing history of Cape Ann. This docent-led experience invites visitors to look closely at the details that transform a historic building into a story of community, commerce, and home.

Squirrel Nut Zippers
2026-12-15 19:30 - 21:30 | Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
From Hot to the holidays: Squirrel Nut Zippers keep the 30th anniversary celebration going with their festive Christmas Caravan tour.
The Squirrel Nut Zippers return with their beloved Christmas Caravan Tour, bringing a festive blend of vintage jazz, New Orleans swing, folk traditions, and holiday spirit to audiences nationwide. Following a successful year celebrating the 30th anniversary of their platinum-certified breakthrough album Hot with a special anniversary tour, the band continues the celebration by bringing their singular musical magic to the holiday season.
Part holiday spectacular, part musical time machine, the Christmas Caravan combines seasonal classics, fan-favorite selections from the band’s acclaimed Christmas Caravan album, and highlights from the Squirrel Nut Zippers’ celebrated catalog. From heartwarming ballads and spirited sing-alongs to rollicking dance numbers, the show creates an atmosphere that feels equally at home beneath twinkling Christmas lights and inside a lively Prohibition-era speakeasy.
