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Hot Gnome: A Live Comedy Special with Kelly MacFarland
2025-04-04 20:00 (America/New_York) | The Cabot, 286 Cabot Street, Beverly, CA, 01915, United States
Get ready to laugh out loud as comedian Kelly MacFarland takes the stage for her hilarious new special, Hot Gnome!
Known for her adorable sass, relatable humor, and irresistibly quirky storytelling, Kelly brings a fresh perspective to life’s awkward moments, personal triumphs, and everyday absurdities.
Kelly tackles the rollercoaster of relationships, the heartaches of loss, and the hilarious realities of aging with her trademark wit and warmth. With sharp observational humor and a knack for turning life’s struggles into laugh-out-loud moments, Kelly brings a fresh, funny, and deeply relatable perspective to the stage. Filmed live in front of an electric audience, Hot Gnome promises an unforgettable night of comedy filled with Kelly’s signature charm, quick-fire punchlines, and a little gnome-inspired mischief. Don’t miss this special taping—it’s going to be one for the books!
With feature comedian Carolyn Plummer

Swing Dance Night with the Acoustiphonics
2025-04-04 19:30 - 21:00 | Off Cabot Comedy & Events, 9 Wallis Street, Beverly, MA, 01915, United States
“Sponsored by Modern Millies and Emporium 32
Boogie on down to Beverly for the infectious sounds of Acoustiphonics at our Swing Dance Night! Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or a complete beginner, our night promises to be a thrilling escape into the vibrant world of swing music, dance and prohibition style cocktails.
🌟 Dance Lesson:
Doors open at 6:30, get there early to kick off the night with a lively free swing dance lesson led by the talented Dale Grasso at 7:30. She will teach you the basics of swing, ensuring you feel confident and ready to hit the floor. No partner needed, just come with your dancing shoes and a big smile!
Swing attire is encouraged! Looking for inspiration? Visit our friends at Modern Millies and Emporium 32 on Central Street in Salem, MA!”

Rocky Neck Now 2025: A Celebration of Creativity
2025-04-04 12:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-30 12:00 - 17:00 | The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck, 6 Wonson Street, Gloucester, M, 01930, United States
Location: The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck, 6 Wonson Street, Gloucester, MA
Exhibition Dates: February 21 – April 6
Opening Reception: Sunday, February 23, 4pm–6pm
Gallery Hours: Friday–Sunday, Noon – 5pm
Rocky Neck Art Colony (RNAC) is thrilled to kick off the 2025 exhibition season with Rocky Neck Now, the much-anticipated annual members show. This dynamic exhibition brings together an exciting and diverse collection of recent works from 92 RNAC artists, offering a stunning reflection of talent, vision, and artistic passion. With pieces spanning painting, sculpture, photography, mixed media, and more, visitors will experience a rich and varied exploration of contemporary creativity—from bold abstracts to evocative realism.
Celebrate with Us!
The public is invited to immerse themselves in art and community at RNAC’s lively Opening Reception on Sunday, February 23, from 4pm to 6pm. Meet the artists, engage in conversation, and enjoy refreshments, drinks, and a welcoming creative atmosphere.

Newburyport Art presents the April Exhibitions!
2025-04-04 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-03 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
2025-04-04 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-03 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-02 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-01 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-03-31 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.

Genticorum
2025-04-03 20:00 - 21:30 | Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
Renowned for their boundless energy, exceptional musicianship and captivating stage presence, Genticorum has thrilled audiences for years with their award-winning Celtic-inspired folk music. The trio has won multiple Canadian Folk Music Awards, as well as Juno and ADISQ nominations, and has earned a reputation as a leading voice in the evolution of Québécois traditional music.
“Genticorum have a rightful place amongst the new generation of internationally recognized Quebequois Bands. Beautifully presented recording…harmonising brilliantly.” — The Living Tradition
ABOUT
For more than 20 years, Genticorum has earned a place of privilege on world, traditional, folk and Celtic music stages. Known for their unbridled energy, their musicianship and their magnetic stage presence, the trio has won over audiences at such prestigious events as Celtic Connections in Scotland, the Tønder Folk Festival in Denmark, the National Folk Festival in Australia, the Independent Music Festival in Alexandria, Egypt, the Rain Forest Festival in Malaysia, as well as countless venues across North America.
Pascal Gemme (fiddle) and Yann Falquet (guitar), the group’s two founding members, are both recognized individually as major contributors to the trad music scene in Québec. Since 2015, they have been joined by accomplished multi-instrumentalist and composer Nicholas Williams (flute, accordion). Weaving intricate fiddle, flute and accordion lines, gorgeous vocal harmonies, subtle guitar textures and exhilarating foot percussion, the pleasure that these three musicians have creating and playing together is palpable, both in the studio and on the concert stage.

BeauSoleil 50th Anniversary Celebration with special guest Richard Thompson
2025-04-03 20:00 | The Cabot, 286 Cabot Street, Beverly, CA, 01915, United States
For 50 years, Two-time Grammy winner BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet have been hailed as “the best Cajun band in the world.”
For the past 50 years, BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet has been making some of the most potent and popular Cajun music on the planet. Born out of the rich Acadian ancestry of its members, and created and driven by bandleader Michael Doucet’s spellbinding fiddle playing and soulful vocals, BeauSoleil is notorious for bringing even the most staid audience to its feet. BeauSoleil’s distinctive sound derives from the distilled spirits of New Orleans jazz, blues rock, folk, swamp pop, Zydeco, country and bluegrass, captivating listeners from the Jazz and Heritage Festival in New Orleans, to Carnegie Hall, then all the way across the pond to Richard Thompson’s Meltdown Festival in England.
They are joined for this special weekend celebration by their good friend Richard Thompson.

Musical Bingo
2025-04-03 19:00 - 20:30 | Off Cabot Comedy & Events, 9 Wallis Street, Beverly, MA, 01915, United States
“Presented by The Entertainment Nation.
Get ready to tap your toes and test your musical knowledge in Musical Bingo. This captivating game show combines the thrill of bingo with the charm of melodies. Players mark off song titles on their bingo cards as they’re played, and the first to hit the right notes claims victory. With a diverse playlist and sing-alongs galore, Musical Bingo is an unbeatable blend of fun and chance.
Musical Bingo is a game using the same concept as traditional bingo. Letters & numbers are replaced with songs titles & artists. Players compete to win based on their knowledge of music & the unpredictability of the game. Each game consists of different music rounds that feature… decades, genres & themes. Mark your card when the DJ plays your song, get 5 in a row & yell BINGO!!
Win BIG prizes including tickets to Off Cabot Comedy shows and concerts at The Cabot!”

Wenham Wednesdays – LEGO Club
2025-04-02 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!
LEGO Club
Enjoy an afternoon at the museum with friends
Bring a snack
Free build with LEGO or take on a building challenge prompt
Explore the museum galleries until it is time to go home
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.
Learn more: www.wenhammuseum.org/wenham-wednesdays

Story-Time & Craft Wednesday
2025-04-02 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

JAKE RYAN FLYNN: BEING ALIVE Benefiting Hamilton-Wenham Regional School District Theater: Ferrini Dramatic Arts Center
2025-04-01 18:30 - 20:30 | North Shore Music Theatre, Dunham Road 54, Beverly, MA, 01915, United States
Hamilton Wenham’s Broadway veteran performer JAKE RYAN FLYNN takes center stage in Being Alive, his debut one-man show brimming with humor, heart, and the raw honesty of growing up in the spotlight. With riveting, vulnerable, and soul-stirring music, Being Alive is a heartfelt farewell before he takes flight into the world—one final encore for the places, spaces, and community that shaped him. Don’t miss this unforgettable night of music, laughter, and reflection.

“Heads of Families and Men of Substance” The Rise of the Merrimack Valley Minute Men
2025-04-01 18:00 - 20:00 | The Stevens Center on the Common, 800 Massachusetts Avenue, North Andover, MA, 01845, United States
In October 1774, the Massachusetts Provincial Congress instructed towns throughout the colony to prepare for imminent conflict with England. In response, the Merrimack Valley, in particular, shifted into a wartime stance, forming minute companies, stockpiling weapons, ammunition, and supplies, and setting up a defense network ready to mobilize if British forces advanced from Boston. Join historian and professor, Alexander Cain as he explores the Merrimack Valley’s reaction, focusing on Andover, to the British threat and delves into the formation of the Massachusetts militia and the minuteman system just before the battles of Lexington and Concord.
Doors at 6:00/Presentation Begins at 6:30
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Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
2025-03-30 19:00 | The Cabot, 286 Cabot Street, Beverly, CA, 01915, United States
April, 2024, marks the 31 year anniversary of Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s remarkable arrival onto the music scene.
Since its formation in the early nineties in Ventura, California, the band has toured virtually nonstop, performing on average over 150 shows a year, and has produced a sizable catalog of recorded music, with sales of over 2 million albums to date. Early on, during their legendary residency at the Derby nightclub in Los Angeles, they reminded the world, in the midst of the grunge era no less, that it was still cool to swing. The band, co-founded by singer Scotty Morris and drummer Kurt Sodergren, was at the forefront of the swing revival of that time, blending a vibrant fusion of the classic American sounds of jazz, swing, and dixieland, with the energy and spirit of contemporary culture.

Martin Fröst Trio
2025-03-30 15:00 - 16:30 | Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
Antoine Tamestit, viola | Martin Fröst, clarinet | Shai Wosner, piano
Three internationally respected soloists—French violist Antoine Tamestit, Swedish clarinetist Martin Fröst and Israeli pianist Shai Wosner—come together for an intimate chamber concert of Brahms, Bizet, Dvorák and a selection of folk tunes from numerous countries.
DVOŘÁK: Legends, Op. 59, B. 117, Nos. 1-3 (arr. Wosner)
BRAHMS: Clarinet Trio in A Minor, Op. 114 (arr. Wosner)
Intermission
BRAHMS: 2 Songs, Op. 91
BACH/GOUNOD: Ave Maria (arr. Frost)
Dance Mosaic:
BRAHMS: Hungarian Dances, Nos. 1, 14, 21
LUTOSLAWSKI: Dance Preludes, Nos. 1, 5
BARTOK: Romanian Folk Dances (arr. Göran Fröst)
WOSNER: Bulgarian Gigue (after J.S. Bach)
[Fröst is] “a virtuosity and a musicianship unsurpassed by any clarinettist — perhaps any instrumentalist — in my memory” — The New York Times

CAROUSEL OF TIME Miranda Russell Sings Joni Mitchell
2025-03-30 15:00 - 16:30 | Gloucester Stage, 267 East Main St., Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Join us for an intimate concert with the Miranda Russell Band. From the love-drunk streets of Paris and paved parking lots to the hexagram of the heavens, we’ll get lost in the great loves and losses that make up some of Joni’s most colorful masterpieces.
Learn more about Miranda by visiting mirandarussell.com.
Performing from March 28th to the 30th, all performances are at Gloucester Stage’s Theater 267 East Main Street, Gloucester. Showtimes are Friday & Saturday at 7:30pm and Sunday at 3:00pm. Tickets can be purchased online or by calling the box office at 978-281-4433.

Martin Fröst Trio
2025-03-30 15:00 - 16:30 | Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
Antoine Tamestit, viola | Martin Fröst, clarinet | Shai Wosner, piano
Three internationally respected soloists—French violist Antoine Tamestit, Swedish clarinetist Martin Fröst and Israeli pianist Shai Wosner—come together for an intimate chamber concert of Brahms, Bizet, Dvorák and a selection of folk tunes from numerous countries.
DVOŘÁK: Legends, Op. 59, B. 117, Nos. 1-3 (arr. Wosner)
BRAHMS: Clarinet Trio in A Minor, Op. 114 (arr. Wosner)
BRAHMS: Selections from Hungarian Dances, WoO 1 (arr. Fröst)
BIZET: “Tarantelle” from 20 Mélodies (arr. Wosner)
Selection of Swedish, Bulgarian, French and other folk dance tunes (arr. Fröst & Wosner)
[Frost is] “a virtuosity and a musicianship unsurpassed by any clarinettist — perhaps any instrumentalist — in my memory” — The New York Times

Newburyport’s Road to Revolution, Part III – The First Tea Party
2025-03-30 15:00 - 16:00 | Museum of Old Newbury, 98 High Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
Join us for a special Sunday afternoon tea party at the Museum of Old Newbury to explore a tea mystery. For generations, Newburyporters claimed to have been the first to protest onerous British tariffs by destroying tea imported from British India. Before Sam Adams’s band dunked that tea in Boston harbor, as the Clipper City’s claim goes, a sturdy shipwright sparked the Revolution when he rallied a local band to burn the offending tea in this town’s Market Square. Join historian and educator Bill Quigley, who has examined this long-standing narrative, to learn the truth of this history. It’s a tale of surprising twists.
Bill Quigley teaches history and directs the Writing Center at The Governor’s Academy. He’s the author of an award-winning Civil War history, Pure Heart: The Faith of a Father and Son in the War for a More Perfect Union (Kent State, 2016), and he is working now on a book about the historically misrepresented Christiana “Riot” of 1851. He is co-president of the Museum’s board of directors.
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Funded, in part, by the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism

Rocky Neck Art Colony: For Women, By Women at Hammond Castle Museum
2025-03-30 12:00 - 17:00 | Hammond Castle Museum, 80 Hesperus Avenue, Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Rocky Neck Art Colony and Hammond Castle Museum proudly present Portraits of Women, by Women, a special collaboration in celebration of Women’s History Month.
This inspiring exhibit showcases recent portraits by distinguished women artists from the Rocky Neck Art Colony, including Elizabeth Bish, Janice Brand, Robin Colodzin, Susan Ellis, Elizabeth Gauthier, Janet Grover, Joyce Roessler, and Amy Sudarsky. The exhibition highlights the profound impact of portraiture in capturing the essence, strength, and diversity of women’s experiences.
In addition to contemporary works, the exhibition will feature a copy of Winslow Homer’s The Lookout – All’s Well, painted by Irene Fenton Hammond, wife of John Hays Hammond Jr., who resided at Hammond Castle Museum until her passing in 1959 and who was a member of the Rocky Neck Art Colony.
Also on display will be a painting by Natalie Hays Hammond, the accomplished artist, playwright, and Hammond Jr’s sister. Her painting, Costume Designs, Series B, No. 3, Medieval Abbess, is on loan from the Hammond Museum & Japanese Stroll Garden in North Salem, NY, which Natalie founded in 1957.
This exhibit is open daily from March 22 through March 30th from noon to 5 pm, and the last entrance is at 4:15 pm, with the exception of Sunday, March 30th, when there will be a closing reception from noon to 2 pm, during which time purchased paintings may be picked up.
Please note: Attendees will have access to the small interior rooms leading down to the Great Hall and the Great Hall. The Museum will be closed to tours.
– Children ages 12 and under are free with tickets.
– Teens and Adults are $15.

Rocky Neck Art Colony present Portraits of Women, by Women
2025-03-30 12:00 - 17:00 | Hammond Castle Museum, 80 Hesperus Avenue, Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Rocky Neck Art Colony and Hammond Castle Museum are collaborating for a special exhibition, “Portraits of Women, by Women,” in honor of Women’s History Month. This exhibit features recent portraits by prominent women artists from the Rocky Neck Art Colony, including Elizabeth Bish, Janice Brand, Robin Colodzin, Susan Ellis, Elizabeth Gauthier, Janet Grover, Joyce Roessler, Amy Sudarsky, and Helen Tory. This inspiring show highlights the profound impact of portraiture in capturing the essence, strength, and diversity of women’s experiences.
In addition to contemporary works, the exhibition will feature a copy of Winslow Homer’s The Lookout – All’s Well painted by Irene Fenton Hammond, wife of John Hays Hammond Jr., who resided at Hammond Castle Museum until her passing in 1959 and was a member of the Rocky Neck Art Colony.
Also on display will be a painting by Natalie Hays Hammond, the accomplished artist, playwright, and sister of museum founder John Hays Hammond Jr. Her painting, Costume Designs, Series B, No. 3, Medieval Abbess, is on loan from the Hammond Museum & Japanese Stroll Garden in North Salem, NY, which Natalie founded in 1957.
This exhibit is open daily from Saturday, March 22 through Sunday, March 30 daily from 12:00pm to 5:00pm and the last entrance is at 4:15pm, with the exception on Sunday March 30 when the exhibit will host a closing reception from noon to 2:00pm during which time purchased painting may be picked up. Attendees will have access to the small interior rooms leading down to the Great Hall and the Great Hall. The Museum will be closed to tours.

CraneOutdoors: King Tide Hike and Climate Cafe
2025-03-30 12:00 - 15:00 | Castle Hill on the Crane Estate, Argilla Road 290, Ipswich, M, 01938, United States
This high tide is royalty! Here’s your chance to see the king….tide that is. Join us for a hike to learn about extreme high tides, known as king tides, which are happening more often due to environmental change. These extreme tides have a variety of impacts on coastal infrastructure, including restricted access on low lying roads, flooded buildings, and impacts of erosion, debris, and salt-water intrusion/damage. The king tide also provides us with a window to the future, illustrating what an average high tide might look like in a few decades due to sea level rise. On this hike you will learn what causes king tides, see the tidal impacts first-hand, and learn what The Trustees are doing to increase the coastal resilience of our treasured coastal environments.
Please be prepared for a moderately strenuous 1-2 mile hike over gravel trails, grass, and soft sand, with some elevation gain.
Program Refunds/Cancellations: In the event that a program is cancelled due to severe weather, low enrollment, or other circumstances, we will notify you as soon as possible by email and issue you a full refund within 14 days of the cancellation. If you cannot attend a program as planned, contact the Trustees property 7 days prior to the start of the program to receive a full refund or to be rebooked into a future available event. Refunds will not be granted for registration cancellations placed fewer than 7 days before the start of the program for any reason. There are no refunds for missed events or late arrivals. The Trustees reserves the right to change program locations, schedules, or instructors when necessary. Note: Summer Camps and our inns and campgrounds each have separate cancellation policies.
The starting location and other relevant details for all hikes, kayak paddles, and boat trips will be emailed to registrants approximately 24 hours before the event start at the address provided upon registration. Please note that registration closes 24 hours before the start of the event and we will not be able to accommodate walk-ins or on-site sales. Thank you for understanding.

Portrait of a Sculptor: Walker Hancock & Michael Lafferty
2025-03-30 10:00 - 17:00 | Cape Ann Museum Green, 13 Poplar Street, Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Walker Hancock was one of the premier American sculptors of the 20th century and a highly engaged and respected member of the Cape Ann community. Michael Lafferty is a skilled photographer who spent hours photographing Hancock in his Lanesville studio, creating a series of intimate portraits of the sculptor at work. This exhibit will combine the work of Lafferty and Hancock.
The CAM Green offers free general admission, vehicle reservations are recommended .
Image: Michael Lafferty, Walker Hancock recasting Arion, 1995, digital print from 35mm film. Gift of the artist, 2022 [2022.074].

Children's Broom Decorating at The Hawthorne Hotel
2025-03-30 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.
