North of Boston

Free Self-Guided Spring Orchard Walk
2025-04-27 08:30 - 14:30, 2025-04-26 08:30 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | Cider Hill Farm, 45 Fern Avenue, Amesbury, M, 01913, United States
Step out amongst 10,000 blossoming fruit trees at Cider Hill Farm. Enjoy the fresh air and views as you walk through the orchards. Open Saturdays and Sundays 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. 4/19 – 5/31. Free. No registration required. Best blossom viewing is late April to mid-May. Along your walk, you’ll see apple, peach, pear, plum and cherry blossoms along with the farm’s hives with honeybees hard at work. Area closures possible. Closed 4/20 Easter Sunday, weekdays and afternoons.

Children's Witch Hat Decorating at The Hawthorne Hotel
2025-04-27 08:00 - 17:00 | Hawthorne Hotel, 18 Washington Sq. West, Salem, 01970, United States
Children’s Witch Hat Decorating at The Hawthorne Hotel
Activity Length: 30 minutes
Location: The Hawthorne Hotel 18 Washington Square West, Salem MA 01970 Second Floor, Pickman Room
Hosted By: This is a self-guided activity overseen by Good Witch Apprentices
Decorate a magical witch hat in the color of your choice with craft gems, 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.

Mike Hanford
2025-04-26 21:00 - 22:30, 2025-04-26 18:30 - 20:00 | Off Cabot Comedy & Events, 9 Wallis Street, Beverly, MA, 01915, United States
Mike Hanford is a comedian, writer, and actor. Currently, Mike stars alongside his Sloppy Boys bandmates Tim Kalpakis and Jefferson Dutton in the feature-length documentary BLOOD, SWEAT AND BEERS, about the making of the Sloppy Boys’ latest album with legendary producer and musician Money Mark. Mike has written for THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON and he co-created and starred in the critically acclaimed series THE BIRTHDAY BOYS, which ran for two seasons on IFC and was executive produced by Bob Odenkirk. Currently, Mike voices several roles in the Paramount+/Comedy Central animated series DIGMAN! starring Andy Samberg. Mike played the recurring role of “Wade” on the Netflix comedy LOVE. Mike has written for and appeared on IFC’s COMEDY BANG! BANG! and Comedy Central’s ALTERNATINO. Hanford is a frequent guest on the Comedy Bang! Bang! podcast and is host of Questions for Lennon with John Lennon. Mike’s television credits include THE UCB SHOW and BAJILLION DOLLAR PROPERTIE$, as well as Netflix’s W/ BOB AND DAVID, Comedy Central’s KROLL SHOW, IFC’s PORTLANDIA, and NBC’s PARKS AND RECREATION. Mike is also co-host of The Sloppy Boys Podcast with Tim Kalpakis and Jefferson Dutton, which Vulture named one of the best comedy podcasts of 2021. Mike regularly performs stand-up in NYC and is host of Mike Hanford and his Funny Friends.

Mamma Mania!
2025-04-26 20:00 - 22:00 | Larcom Theatre, 13 Wallis Street, Beverly, MA, 01915, United States
Prepare to be transported back to the vibrant 1970s as New York City’s premier ABBA tribute band, Mamma Mania! brings the classic hits of one of pop music’s most iconic groups to life. With their dazzling costumes, flawless harmonies, and captivating stage presence, this tribute captures the essence of ABBA’s unforgettable sound.
From “Dancing Queen” to “Mamma Mia,” fans will enjoy a night filled with nostalgia from a stellar cast of musicians! Performers include current or former touring members of: Mamma Mia – Official North American Tour, Marc Martel’s Queen Extravaganza, INXS, Britney Spears, Rob Thomas, The Weeknd and many more! Mamma Mania! pays homage to ABBA’s legacy, celebrating the timeless melodies and uplifting lyrics that have charmed listeners for generations.
Thelarcom.org/mammamania
Parking Address:- On street parking or nearby parking lots Beverly, MA 01915

Cape Ann Shakespeare Troupe presents One Act Wonders
2025-04-26 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-04-25 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.

Le Nozze di Figaro
2025-04-26 13:00 - 16:00 | Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
Production: Richard Eyre | Set and Costume Designer: Rob Howell |
Lighting Designer: Paule Constable | Choreographer: Sara Erde
Joana Mallwitz (Conductor), Federica Lombardi (Countess), Olga Kulchynska (Susanna), Marianne Crebassa (Cherubino), Elizabeth Bishop (Marcellina), Joshua Hopkins (Count), Michael Sumuel (Figaro), Maurizio Muraro (Dr. Bartolo)
On April 26, Mozart’s timeless comedy returns to cinemas worldwide with a live transmission from the Metropolitan Opera. Conductor Joana Mallwitz, in her Met debut, takes the podium to conduct a stellar ensemble cast including American bass-baritone Michael Sumuel as the clever valet Figaro, Ukrainian soprano Olga Kulchynska as the wily maid Susanna, Canadian baritone Joshua Hopkins as the skirt-chasing Count, Italian soprano Federica Lombardi as his anguished wife, and French mezzo-soprano Marianne Crebassa as the adolescent page Cherubino.
Approx. runtime: 3:55 [1 Intermission]
Ticket Prices
Subscriptions: purchase all productions & save 10%
Single Tickets: $30, $27 (plus $3/ticket fee)

Newburyport Art presents the April Exhibitions!
2025-04-26 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-25 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.

Maple Strolls at Appleton Farms
2025-04-26 11:00 - 14:30 | Appleton Farms, 219 County Road, Ipswich, MA, 01938, United States
Sessions start at: 11, 12:15 & 1:30 Trustees Members $12/Nonmembers $20
Visit the historic maple stand and sugar shack at Appleton Farms and learn all about maple sugaring, its history at the farm and in New England, and how you can try your hand at it at home!
Experience a leisurely stroll along our country farm roads and past several historic landscapes to our Appleton maple grove. You’ll learn some of the history of maple sugaring as well as the science behind what makes maple sap run in our trees. The stroll concludes with a visit to our sugar shack where you will see firsthand how we turn the collected sap into our delicious Appleton maple syrup!
Be sure to wear weather appropriate clothing and boots or shoes that are appropriate for hiking in potentially wet and muddy spots or over uneven hilly terrain. All Maple Strolls are weather permitting and will last approximately 1 hour, walking much of that time. We welcome all ages; however, information is geared towards those 10 and up. Have smaller kids? Check out our family geared maple programming, Maple in the Barnyard!
Space is limited for this event and pre-registration is strongly recommended.
We will have a food station open selling maple baked goods, snacks and treats from 12-3pm by the sugar shack. Make sure to stop by! No pizza service will be available. The Farm Store is open 10am-4pm where you can buy our very own syrup. Make sure to stop by!

Long Hill House & Garden Tours
2025-04-26 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.
Tickets: To look up your tickets or re-send an email confirmation, please visit: https://tickets.thetrustees.org/orders
Cost
Member Adult: $12;
Member Child: $6;
Nonmember Adult: $20;
Nonmember Child: $10;

Children's Maple in the Barnyard at Appleton Farms, Ipswich, MA
2025-04-26 10:45 - 15:00 | Appleton Farms, 219 County Road, Ipswich, MA, 01938, United States
Sessions @ 10:45-11:30; 12-12:45; 1-1:45; 2:15-3:00
Trustees Member Adult: $9; Trustees Member Child: $9;
Nonmember Adult: $15; Nonmember Child: $15;
Children under 2 are free
Maple Season is here! This special program for ages 3-11 & their families will focus on the magic of maple from start to finish. We will discover this tradition by observing trees, tasting sap, learning the tools involved, and finally, tasting the sweet product. We will make sure to have time to visit our barnyard animals!
This program is for families and will last approximately 45 minutes. Please dress for the weather as the program is held outdoors. Children over 12 may be better suited for our Adult Maple Strolls as the information at Maple in the Barnyard is geared towards a younger audience, however, all are welcome.
Looking for a more adult tour? Sign up for our Adult Maple Stroll instead!
Space is limited for this event and pre-registration is strongly recommended.
We will have a food station open selling maple baked goods, snacks and treats from 11:30-3pm by the sugar shack. The Farm Store is open 10am-4pm where you can buy our very own syrup. Make sure to stop by!

Whale Watch with 7 Seas and the Peabody Essex Museum
2025-04-26 10:30 - 14:30 | 7 Seas Whale Watch, 63 Rogers Street #7, Gloucester, MA, 01930
Know before you go
In-person event
Location: Offsite: 7 Seas Whale Watch, Seas Wharf, 63 Rogers Street #7, Gloucester, MA 01930
Members:
Adults: $50; Children ages 4–16: $35
Nonmembers:
Adults: $65; Children ages 4–16: $45
Preregistration required. Tickets are limited and nonrefundable (except in the event of weather cancellation). Tickets available through Thursday, April 24 at midnight.
Suitable for children ages 4 and up.
This is an outdoor tour on a moving boat; please dress for the weather and bring sunscreen and water in a reusable bottle. More details will be included in your event confirmation email.
Please note that tickets are nonrefundable, unless 7 Seas Whale Watch cancels due to inclement weather.
Come along with us on a whale watch in celebration of PEM’s two exhibitions about whales: Draw Me Ishmael: The Book Arts of Moby Dick and Narwhal: Revealing an Arctic Legend.
Join 7 Seas Whale Watch on their first boat trip of the season! April is a particularly active month for spotting whales, so bring your binoculars and your spirit of adventure as we journey out to sea with the expert crew and a seasoned naturalist. You’ll be joined by PEM’s Dan Lipcan, Curator of Draw Me Ishmael, Jane Winchell, Curator of Narwhal, and Jim McCoy, Essex County Ornithological Club president and seabird expert. We’ll bring along tales and fun props from both exhibitions and help you identify whales and seabirds!

Family Program: April Vacation at CAM Green!
2025-04-26 10:30 - 12:30 | Cape Ann Museum Green, 13 Poplar Street, Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Saturday, April 26, 2025
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
CAM Green
13 Poplar Street, Gloucester MA.
Recommended ages 4 and up. Adult supervision required.
Free and Open to the Public.
Parking is first come first served.
This April Vacation, young visitors are invited to discover the art and history of Cape Ann at the CAM Green! Explore the newest exhibition, Breath of Life – C.B. Fisk, Designers & Builders of Pipe Organs to learn about these incredible instruments. View intricate models of the architectural spaces and pipe organs they design, see tools used in the construction process, take an audio scavenger hunt, and enjoy one of the daily drop-in art making activities.
Drop-in Art Making:
Make a simple instrument. Ages 4+
Carlson Education Center
Pipe Up!
Drop-In musical activities for kids of all ages.
Two 15-minute sessions:
11:00 – 11:15 a.m.
11:30 – 11:45 a.m.
For more information about education programs at CAM visit www.capeannmuseum.org/learn.

Free! Earth Month Walking Tour at Cider Hill Farm
2025-04-26 10:30 - 12:00 | Cider Hill Farm, 45 Fern Avenue, Amesbury, M, 01913, United States
Have questions about what happens on a New England farm in early Spring? Come explore behind the scenes sections of the 145 acre farm for a deeper understanding of the growing process, irrigation system and solar power solutions. Every day is Earth Day!
****Meeting Location & Departure***
Meeting spot: Look for the “Farm Tour Here” sign outside the Farm Store.
Departure: Please arrive 5-8 minutes early to be ready for an on time departure.
Attire: Proper shoes for uneven, muddy terrain.
Ages: All ages welcome and encouraged. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Pets: Strictly prohibited per the Board of Health.

CraneExplorer: Arbor Day Forest Fun
2025-04-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Castle Hill on the Crane Estate, Argilla Road 290, Ipswich, M, 01938, United States
Celebrate Arbor Day with a frolic through the forest on this all-ages education program which explores the biological need for habitat & shelter in an educational and experiential setting. Participants will discuss examples of shelters and dwellings, why and how living things build shelters, and share gratitude with the earth for providing the materials for these shelters. After brainstorming some building strategies & designs, we will get active outside with a nature walk and then practice building shelters & fairy houses out of natural materials in the Pine Grove at Castle Hill. This program is a great way for young learners to spend time outdoors exploring creativity & gratitude for nature.
CraneExplorer events are family-friendly programs welcoming learners of all ages. Hikes cover less ground to accommodate smaller strides and have more frequent stops to look, listen, and learn from our CraneExplorer guides. Interactive education programs include hands-on activities to engage our curiosity. CraneExplorer Programs are best suited for ages 5+.
Please be aware that we may walk for up to two hours and cover approximately 1-2 miles. As such, adult discretion on your child’s ability to manage this activity is advised.

Free! Children's Sunflower Seed Planting with Mrs. Essex County 2025
2025-04-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Cider Hill Farm, 45 Fern Avenue, Amesbury, M, 01913, United States
Join Debra Stewart Mrs. Essex County ’25 at Cider Hill Farm, for this fun, free activity for the kiddos. Planting sunflowers early attracts pollinators all season! As a North Shore native, Debra is passionate about all things agricultural. Visit the seed table on the main lawn to plant and meet Debra!

5-Day Bare Bones Wood Carving Workshop
2025-04-26 09:00 - 2025-04-30 17:00 | Calvo Wood Carving School, 235 East Main Street, Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Here is a great opportunity to learn the fundamentals of woodcarving in 5 days from a professional!
For those of you who cannot find time for the five consecutive days, this is what I do. If you take a two or three-day course you are taking the first two or three days of my five-day workshop which is broken up into daily learning chapters. So three days brings you to chapter three, two days to chapter two. The weekend workshops will give you a basic understanding of the skill of wood carving which includes hand-carving technique, sharpening, and designing skills among other topics but the full training takes five days. You will also do the carving projects to reinforce the hand techniques that we talk about so that you gain much needed muscle memory in your hands.
Some students may be satisfied with the information learned, others may choose to find their way back for another weekend and finish the last two or three days to get all the necessary techniques and insights. When you return, (it can be during that calendar year or the next) everyone else is at the beginning point on the start of the weekend, but you pick up where you left off to finish your training. That’s the story in a nutshell. Call me if you are looking for more info. I am happy to answer any questions.
All class days run from 9 am – 5 pm.
For more information:
Call: (978) 283-0231
Email: david@calvostudio.com
Website: https://www.davidcalvo.com/woodcarving_classes.html

Hike & Seek: Sprouts of Spring
2025-04-26 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.
Membership: To locate information about your Membership, including Member ID, expiration date, and more please visit: https://tickets.thetrustees.org/membership.
Tickets: To look up your tickets or re-send an email confirmation, please visit: https://tickets.thetrustees.org/orders

Eric Pape: The Fair God at Hammond Castle Museum
2025-04-26 09:00 - 15:30 | Hammond Castle Museum, 80 Hesperus Avenue, Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Now hrough Sunday, April 27th.
9:00 am – 3:3:00 pm, and the last admittance is at 2:45 pm.
Admission:
– Members: Free
– Adults & Teens: $20 Monday – Friday / $25 Saturdays & Sundays
– Seniors: $15 Monday – Friday / $17 Saturdays & Sundays
– Children (Ages 5-12): $5 Daily.
– Little Children (Ages 4 & Under): Daily free with ticket.
Experience Eric Pape: The Fair God, an extraordinary fine art exhibit featuring over 50 works by renowned artist and former Cape Ann resident, Eric Pape (1870 – 1938). Curated predominantly from the private collection of Dr. Gregory Conn, the world’s leading Pape collector and biographer, this special exhibition showcases a select group of Pape’s 300 illustrations for The Fair God (1898)—many unseen since his death in 1938.
Highlights include:
– Newly restored chapter initials on loan from the General Lew Wallace Study & Museum in Indiana
– Five mixed media works by contemporary artist Alberto Romero, including a keystone portrait of Eric Pape.
-Jackey Neyman Jones’, ‘Mandog the Master’
This exhibition coincides with the release of “Eric Pape: The Fair God,” Dr. Conn’s new hardcover exhibition catalog. Signed copies will be available for purchase in the Museum Shop in limited quantities.
Your admission includes:
-Admission to Hammond Castle Museum for self-guided tours
-Access to Eric Pape: The Fair God, fine art exhibit
-Viewing of the three Eric Pape paintings on permanent display, including his sole surviving mural, The Wireless Naval Battle of Gloucester Bay.
All proceeds will support the ongoing restoration and preservation of the Hammond Castle Museum
*The Invention Room and Natalie Room will be closed to the public at this time of this exhibition as we prepare to open our two new temporary exhibits: Spinning Platters with Hammond: Inside the World of Vinyl Records and Hammond’s Video tapes, both of which will open on April 29th.
This event is generously sponsored by our friend, Dr. Gregory Conn.
We warmly welcome our Exhibition Patron: Mollie Byrnes.

Children's Broom Decorating at The Hawthorne Hotel
2025-04-26 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.

“How the First Shots of the Amer. Rev. War Could Have been Fired in Marblehead and/or Salem on February 26, 1775”
2025-04-26 09:00 - 10:00 | MA
A 1-hour walking Tour with Judy Anderson
Marblehead’s role in the events of 26 Feb. 1775 ~ where the British Regulars landed ~ and who did & did not participate.
Tour meets at Fort Beach. No RSVP required. Tour will end on Washington Street.
Please note: there are no restrooms available during the tour. Children are welcome, as well as dogs on a leash.

Jeff Allen
2025-04-25 20:00 - 21:30 | Off Cabot Comedy & Events, 9 Wallis Street, Beverly, MA, 01915, United States
“Jeff Allen’s 2025 tour blends his signature stand up comedy with a heartfelt message. In the first half, Jeff’s rapid-fire humor covers everything from marriage to family life, showcasing the same wit that has earned him nearly a billion views on Dry Bar Comedy. The second half takes a deeper turn, inspired by his book Are We There Yet?, where Jeff shares his personal journey from dark times to redemption.This tour is more than just laughs—it’s about hope, healing, and making a difference. Jeff’s mission statement is Tikkun Olam, a Hebrew phrase meaning “”Repairing the World.”” His goal is simple:“I want to make a difference that outlives the tour…that outlives me.”
Jeff Allen’s rapid-fire, clean comedy about marriage and family life has made him a favorite with audiences of all ages. His five Dry Bar Comedy specials have racked up nearly a billion views, and he’s appeared on major platforms like America’s Got Talent, Netflix,Amazon,Huckabee, PureFlix, Showtime, Comedy Central, and VH1
Jeff has starred in the critically acclaimed film Apostles of Comedy, the syndicated comedy series Bananas, his own special Happy Wife, Happy Life, and the Warner Bros. film Thou Shalt Laugh. He’s also performed at top festivals like Just For Laughs in Montreal and HBO’s Aspen Comedy Arts Festival.But Jeff isn’t just about laughs—his personal journey of recovery and redemption adds depth to his comedy. Whether through humor or heart, Jeff’s mission is to leave a lasting impact that goes beyond the stage.”

Paul Reiser
2025-04-25 20:00 | The Cabot, 286 Cabot Street, Beverly, CA, 01915, United States
Comedian, actor, television writer, author and musician Paul Reiser is one of Hollywood’s most prolific creatives.
2024 is set to be a busy year for Reiser. On the heels of his new comedy “The Problem with People,” which he wrote, produced, and starred in alongside Colm Meaney and Jane Levy, Reiser has upcoming projects across a multitude of media formats.
In March, Carter Burke, Reiser’s iconic character from “Aliens” will be re-emerging in a “what-if” concept comic book from Marvel comics.
Reiser co-wrote “What a Fool Believes,” the candid, freewheeling memoir of his friend and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Michael McDonald which will be published May 21 from HarperCollins/DeyStreet.
Later, in July, Reiser will appear in Netflix’s “Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, reprising his role from BH Cop 1 and 2 and will also appear in the independent comedy “The Gutter,” directed by Isaiah and Yassir Lester, premiering at SXSW.
Recently Reiser could be seen in Hulu’s critically-acclaimed comedy series “Reboot” from Modern Family creator Steve Levitan. Awards Daily wrote “Reiser truly excels, giving one of his very best performances…here, he reminds us just how very funny and experienced he is in the world of television comedy.”
He also took his first step into bloody, superhero glory in Season 3 of Amazon Prime’s Emmy-nominated The Boys playing “The Legend.”
Reiser is widely celebrated for his roles in two hit shows for Netflix: Stranger Things—the company’s biggest series of all time— and Chuck Lorre’s The Kominsky Method, for which he received an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor.
Mad About You, the long-running Emmy, Peabody, and Golden Globe-winning comedy that Reiser created and starred in with Helen Hunt returned as a limited series on Spectrum Originals.
Throughout his prolific career, Reiser has worked with both independent and mainstream filmmakers. Having earned acclaim for his supporting role in the Academy Award-winning film Whiplash, Reiser was also seen in frequent collaborator Jeff Baena’s “The Little Hours” and “Horse Girl,” which premiered at Sundance 2020, the fourth film the pair has worked on together. The veteran actor has garnered praise for notable performances in films such as Diner, Bye Bye Love, One Night At McCool’s, and The Thing About My Folks, which Reiser wrote for his co-star Peter Falk.
Reiser is a fixture behind the camera as well. He co-created and produced the seven-episode series There’s Johnny, a fictional story set behind-the-scenes of Johnny Carson’s Tonight Show circa 1972, co-produced with director David Gordon Green. The show premiered to critical praise, with Decider saying There’s Johnny! is “a television experience unlike any I’ve seen on TV in recent years” and “unfolds like a dream, a memory fondly recalled.”
As an author, Reiser’s first book, Couplehood, sold over two million copies and reached the number one spot on The New York Times bestsellers list. His subsequent books, Babyhood and Familyhood, were best sellers as well.
Voted by Comedy Central as one of the Top 100 Comedians of All Time, Reiser regularly performs sold-out standups at venues nationwide.
A SUNY Binghamton graduate of its prestigious music program, Reiser co-wrote the theme song for Mad About You, “The Final Frontier,” with Grammy-winning producer Don Was, and released an album of original songs with British singer-songwriter Julia Fordham called Unusual Suspects. Over the course of his career, Reiser has received multiple Emmys, Golden Globes, American Comedy Awards, and Screen Actors Guild nominations.
Reiser and his family reside in Los Angeles.

“How the First Shots of the Amer. Rev. War Could Have been Fired in Marblehead and/or Salem on February 26, 1775”
2025-04-25 17:00 - 18:00 | MA
A 1-hour walking Tour with Judy Anderson
Marblehead’s role in the events of 26 Feb. 1775 ~ where the British Regulars landed ~ and who did & did not participate.
Tour meets at Fort Beach. No RSVP required. Tour will end on Washington Street.
Please note: there are no restrooms available during the tour. Children are welcome, as well as dogs on a leash.
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Music in the Atrium: Celebrate Mother Earth with Johnny Fireseed
2025-04-25 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.

April School Vacation Week: Becoming an Eco Hero!
2025-04-25 10:30 - 15:00 | Peabody Essex Museum, East India Square, 161 Essex Street, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
Know before you go
In person event
Location: Around the museum
Included with admission
Children and youth under age 16 always receive free admission!
Some events require same-day tickets, available at the Information desk.
Timed entry to the Whalemobile is every 30 minutes. The last session starts at 2:30 pm.
All events are suitable for ages 5 and up.
Join us in celebration of Earth Week as we invite the young and the young at heart to explore what it means to be an Eco Hero! Learn about our incredible ocean ecosystem by stepping inside a life-size inflatable humpback whale, and add your art to the canvas walls of a geodesic dome with artist and international eco-educator Pamela Peeters.

Family Program: April Vacation at CAM Green!
2025-04-25 10:30 - 12:30 | Cape Ann Museum Green, 13 Poplar Street, Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Friday, April 25, 2025
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
CAM Green
13 Poplar Street, Gloucester MA.
Recommended ages 4 and up. Adult supervision required.
Free and Open to the Public.
Parking is first come, first served.
This April Vacation, young visitors are invited to discover the art and history of Cape Ann at the CAM Green! Explore the newest exhibition, Breath of Life – C.B. Fisk, Designers & Builders of Pipe Organs to learn about these incredible instruments. View intricate models of the architectural spaces and pipe organs they design, see tools used in the construction process, take an audio scavenger hunt, and enjoy one of the daily drop-in art making activities.
Drop-in Art Making: Make a design inspired by stained glass. Ages 4+
Carlson Education Center
For more information about education programs at CAM visit www.capeannmuseum.org/learn.
