North of Boston

Culture Splash! Tripp and Toddy aboard the Adventure!
2025-07-10 16:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Schooner Adventure, 23 Harbor Loop, Gloucester, M, 01931, United States
Step aboard the Adventure on Thursday, July 10th when Tobias Tripp and Abijah Toddy (Larry Young and Jeremy Bell) whisk you back to the 18th c. for an unforgettable evening of Revelry and Revolution. Period songs, tunes, jokes, riddles, strange tales and facts about our favorite Founding Fathers are all woven together in a way that makes history far more fun than it actually was. There may even be a sword fight. Tripp and Toddy, edu-tainment at its finest!

Karen Slack on African Queens
2025-07-10 15:00 - 16:00 | Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
Join soprano Karen Slack as she shares her inspiration and insight into her latest commissioning project, African Queens. The program features eight newly commissioned art songs by some of today’s most acclaimed composers including – Jasmine Barnes, Damien Geter, Jessie Montgomery, and Carlos Simon. Come hear about the process of working with the composers, and the stories that became the inspiration for each song. During her research with creative collaborator, Jay Saint Flono, many powerful stories were found to represent African Royalty and each composer selected the story of whichever queen spoke to them.
“This is why I created this recital in the first place – so that it sparks interest to develop and present these stories that have been historically ignored.” – From and interview with I Care if You Listen.
Location: Shalin Liu Performance Center Third Floor
Free, reservations encouraged. Light refreshments will be served for this mid-afternoon lecture.

Six Ways of Seeing the World
2025-07-10 12:00 - 19:00 | Cove Gallery, 37 Rocky Neck Avenue, Gloucester, MA, 01930
Curated by Gabrielle Rossmer
Exhibit Dates: July 10 – August 3
Opening Reception: Thursday, July 10, 5-7pm
Closing Event & Artist Talks: Thursday, July 31, 5-7pm
The Cove Gallery, 37 Rocky Neck, Gloucester
Exhibit Hours: Thursday-Saturday, 12-7pm; Sunday-Monday, 12-5pm
Featuring: Kathy Archer, Paul Cary Goldberg, Donald Gropman, Sonya Gropman, Gabrielle Rossmer, and Constance Vallis
In a time marked by uncertainty and transformation, six artists come together to explore how art can serve as both personal expression and cultural reflection. Six Ways of Seeing the World, curated by Gabrielle Rossmer, offers a compelling look at how visual art helps us process, respond to, and shape our understanding of the contemporary world.
Through diverse media—painting, photography, sculpture, drawing, and collage—these six artists examine the intersections of inner life and external forces. While their approaches and mediums vary, they share a commitment to introspection, craft, and a meaningful engagement with today’s fractured landscape.
Together, these artists demonstrate six unique but interconnected ways of seeing. Their works push the boundaries of their chosen media, reflecting on today’s world with vulnerability, insight, and artistic rigor.

The Shape of Things at The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck
2025-07-10 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

STEM Academy
2025-07-10 09:00 - 14:00, 2025-07-09 09:00 - 14:00, 2025-07-08 09:00 - 14:00 | Gordon College, 255 Grapevine Road, Wenham, M, 01984, United States
A fun week of hands-on learning and discovery! Students will explore the wonders of nature at work through physics, biology and chemistry, and tap into their own creativity through an engineering contest as well as solving problems with robotics and computer science.

Thursday Discovery STEAM Days at Cider Hill Farm
2025-07-10 09:00 - 11:15 | Cider Hill Farm, 45 Fern Avenue, Amesbury, M, 01913, United States
This 45-minute weekly summer class is led by a local educator. Each week on the farm brings something fun and engaging where young explorers investigate a crop or animal on the farm! $12 per child. Select 9 am or the 10:30 session:
6/26 – Lifecycle of a Strawberry Plan
7/3 – no class
7/10 – Build a Butterfly Garden
7/17 – Goat & Honeybee Friends
7/24 – Build a Blueberry Bird Feeder
7/31 – Build a Suncatcher
8/7 – Solar Powered Ovens & Sun Prints
8/14 – Goat & Honeybee Friends
8/21 – Pressed Flower Pendants
Plus, we’ve added a bonus Build a Butterfly Garden class on Sunday, 6/22 in honor or our annual Pollinator Festival!

THE GLASS MENAGERIE by Tennessee Williams
2025-07-09 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.

Cape Ann Shakespeare Troupe presents One Act Wonders
2025-07-09 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-07-08 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-07-07 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.

The Wizard of Oz
2025-07-09 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-07-09 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-08 19:30 - 21:30 | MA
Travel down the Yellow Brick Road with Dorothy and her loyal dog Toto as they embark on a magical adventure to meet the Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Joined by new friends, the Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Cowardly Lion, this lavish production of THE WIZARD OF OZ promises to enchant audiences with dazzling choreography and spectacular special effects. This musical adaptation of THE WIZARD OF OZ is a captivating experience for the entire family.

Summer in the City Concert Series
2025-07-09 18:00 - 22:00, 2025-07-08 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 Hosts FREE Trivia Nights
2025-07-09 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.

Story-Time & Craft Wednesday
2025-07-09 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

Public Sail!
2025-07-09 08:00 - 17:00 | The Schooner Adventure, 23 Harbor Loop, Gloucester, M, 01930, United States
Sail into history aboard a National Historic Landmark, and an enduring icon of the American fisheries, the Schooner Adventure!
Join us as we honor tradition, celebrate heritage and have fun!
Enjoy a two-and-a-half-hour sail on historic Gloucester Harbor, America’s oldest fishing port.
Help the crew raise the sails, take a turn at the helm, learn about Adventure’s legacy and restoration, or sit back and enjoy the iconic sites of Gloucester Harbor. Passengers are invited to bring their own food and beverages to enjoy during the sail.
Whether you are a local looking for an escape or a visitor wanting to take in the view, this trip will leave you with memories of an authentic Gloucester sailing experience that you’ll want to enjoy year after year.
Members: $45
Adult Tickets: $60
Children under 18 Sail Free with a ticketed adult!
For more information or assistance in planning your visit, please contact us at: info@schooner-adventure.org or call 978.281.8079.

The Lion King
2025-07-08 15:00 - 17:00 | Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
Lion prince Simba and his father are targeted by his bitter uncle, who wants to ascend the throne himself.
The Lion King (1994) is one of Disney’s most iconic and beloved animated films, praised for its powerful storytelling, stunning animation, and unforgettable soundtrack. Inspired by Shakespeare’s Hamlet and set in the African savanna, the film follows the journey of Simba, a young lion cub destined to reclaim his throne. Featuring a legendary voice cast, including James Earl Jones, Jeremy Irons, and Matthew Broderick, and an award-winning score by Hans Zimmer with songs by Elton John and Tim Rice, The Lion King became a cultural phenomenon. It won two Academy Awards for Best Original Score and Best Original Song (Can You Feel the Love Tonight), along with a Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. The film’s immense success led to a record-breaking Broadway adaptation, a 2019 live-action remake, and a lasting legacy as one of the greatest animated films of all time.

Kids' Paper Making - Summer Session
2025-07-08 10:00 - 17:00 | Museum of Printing, 15 Thornton Ave, Haverhill, MA, 01832, United States
Paper Making Summer Sessions
$5 child ticket
Tuesdays at 10am
July 8, 15, 22, 29, August 5, 12, 2025
at the Museum of Printing, 15 Thornton Ave, Haverhill, MA
For children from preschool through highschool interested in creating with their hands, learning how to make paper and reuse scrap paper instead of throwing it away.
Learn a simplified method for making new paper sheets from scrap using a blender, water, and various molds and deckles. Ticket includes take-home paper making kit, optional for repeat participants.
Funding provided by the Haverhill Cultural Council and Mass Cultural Council.

Step Aboard History: FREE Deck Tours of the Schooner Adventure
2025-07-08 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-07 10:00 - 16:00 | The Schooner Adventure, 23 Harbor Loop, Gloucester, M, 01930, United States
Climb aboard the Schooner Adventure and step back in time! Our guided deck tours offer a unique opportunity to explore one of Gloucester’s most treasured maritime landmarks. Originally launched in 1926 as a working fishing schooner, Adventure has been lovingly restored and is now a floating museum dedicated to preserving the rich legacy of New England’s fishing heritage.
On your tour, you’ll walk the very decks where dorymen once hauled in their catch, learn about life at sea in the 1920s, and hear the incredible story of how this National Historic Landmark was saved from decay. Knowledgeable and passionate docents—many of whom have sailed Adventure themselves—will bring her stories to life, from the golden age of sail to her current role as an ambassador for maritime history and education.
Whether you’re a maritime buff, a curious traveler, or a family looking for a fun and educational outing, a deck tour of the Schooner Adventure is a hands-on experience you won’t forget. Come feel the salt air, ring the ship’s bell, take a picture at the helm, and discover how this proud vessel continues to inspire new generations.
Tours start at the end of the Harriet Webster Pier.

Step Aboard History: FREE Deck Tours of the Schooner Adventure
2025-07-08 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-07 10:00 - 16:00 | Schooner Adventure, 23 Harbor Loop, Gloucester, M, 01931, United States

Little Sprouts in the Garden: Butterfly Detectives
2025-07-08 10:00 - 11:00 | Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens, Chickering Road 153, North Andover, M, 01845, United States
Engage your curious budding gardener or adventurer in our new Little Sprouts in the Garden series, a monthly themed program to connect your child with the natural world around us.
Calling all junior nature explorers! Become a Butterfly Detective and help us solve the mysteries of the butterfly world at Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens!
In this fun, hands-on outdoor nature program, kids will:
-Read a butterfly-themed story
-Search for butterflies and caterpillars in their natural habitat
-Discover what butterflies eat and how they grow
-Participate in a butterfly themed activity or craft
Kids will use real tools like magnifying glasses, field guides, and observation cards as they explore, observe, and learn about the magical life of butterflies. A perfect mix of science, art, and outdoor adventure!
Held at Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens on Tuesday mornings, join one or all of the sessions and explore the hidden worlds beneath our feet and above our heads.
Recommended for ages 2-5. Dress for the weather!
Recommended for children ages 4-10. An adult must attend and register for this program but there is no additional charge. Limit to 2 adults per child. Pre-registration is required and space is limited. Refunds must be requested 7 days prior to the event. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable.

Free Story Time at Cider Hill Farm
2025-07-08 10:00 - 11:00 | Cider Hill Farm, 45 Fern Avenue, Amesbury, M, 01913, United States
Children and their grown-ups to join our friends from the Amesbury Public Library on the 2nd Tuesday of each month for stories inspired by farming and the season’s harvest! This program is held under Cider Hill Farm’s picnic tent near the goats. Event is rain or shine. RSVP to just stay informed if anything changes.

Newburyport Art offers Documentary Sketching with Yetti Frenkel
2025-07-08 08:00 - 17:00 | Newburyport Art Association, 65 Water St, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
Documentary Sketching with Yetti Frenkel
Four Tuesdays, July 8, – 29 10:00am–1:00pm | Meet at NAA
$225 for NAA members / $275 non-members
This class will sketch as a group, picking a new location each week. Possible locations include the Tannery, the courthouse, the waterfront, a local coffeehouse, pub, or park. The idea is to increase our powers of observation and quickly capture the essence of a scene. People who want to improve their drawing or be “in the moment” intensely will enjoy this class. Students will be encouraged to find a topic that excites them and to create a documentary series. This class will be held on July 8, July 15, July 22, July 29.

Zach Nugent's Dead Set
2025-07-06 19:30 - 22:30 | The Cut, 177 Main Street , Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
07/6/2025
6:30pm doors / 7:30pm show
Reserved Rail Seats: $35 General Admission Standing: $25
18+, Positive I.D. Required
Dead Set is more than just a cover band; they are an extraordinary ensemble that brings the Grateful Dead’s timeless music to life with remarkable precision and passion.
Led by the incomparable Zach Nugent, Dead Set’s uncanny ability to channel the spirit of Jerry Garcia is nothing short of astounding. Nugent’s virtuosic guitar work captures Garcia’s essence, enchanting audiences with spellbinding solos and breathtaking improvisations. The band’s tight-knit chemistry and unwavering dedication ensure that every note resonates with the same magic that made the Grateful Dead legendary.
Experience a musical journey like no other as Dead Set transports you through the ethereal realms of the Dead’s extensive catalog. From the cosmic explorations of “Dark Star” to the uplifting anthems of “Sugar Magnolia,” every song is delivered with unwavering authenticity and a contagious enthusiasm that will leave you dancing and singing along all night long. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this extraordinary celebration of Jerry Garcia’s enduring legacy. Get your tickets now and immerse yourself in a one-of-a-kind experience that will ignite your soul and create memories to last a lifetime.
