• Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

    Sophia Gordon Center for Creative and Performing Arts  

    Salem State theatre celebrates 50 years of theatrical excellence with its production of Stephen Sondheim's dark, witty and Tony Award-winning tale of love, murder and revenge. Sweeney Todd has become a bloody, worldwide success since being awarded eight Tony's, (including Best Musical), for its Broadway premiere. Stephen Sondheim's and Hugh Wheeler's (A Little Night Music,...

    Birdseye Rooftop Live Music Access

    Birdseye Rooftop Live Music Access

    Beauport Hotel Gloucester  

    Bringing live music every Sunday-Thursday on the Birdseye Rooftop at Beauport Hotel with craft cocktails and unbeatable views. Elevate your weeknight above Gloucester Harbor. Join us on the Birdseye Rooftop for live music by Dis N Dat Band, handcrafted cocktails, and golden hour views stretching from the working waterfront to downtown Gloucester, all paired with...

    $20

    Baroque to Classical

    Shalin Liu Performance Center  

    Sharpen your musical perception to hear structure, stylistic nuances, and expressive detail. Kick off the Rockport Chamber Music Festival with an engaging musical journey through the Baroque and Classical time periods. In this opening lecture, audiences will explore the evolution of chamber music using selections from works featured throughout the Festival. Dr. Shyrock will help...

    Free

    Birdseye Rooftop Live Music Access

    Birdseye Rooftop Live Music Access

    Beauport Hotel Gloucester  

    Bringing live music every Sunday-Thursday on the Birdseye Rooftop at Beauport Hotel with craft cocktails and unbeatable views. Elevate your weeknight above Gloucester Harbor. Join us on the Birdseye Rooftop for live music by Dis N Dat Band, handcrafted cocktails, and golden hour views stretching from the working waterfront to downtown Gloucester, all paired with...

    $20

    Birdseye Rooftop Live Music Access

    Birdseye Rooftop Live Music Access

    Beauport Hotel Gloucester  

    Bringing live music every Sunday-Thursday on the Birdseye Rooftop at Beauport Hotel with craft cocktails and unbeatable views. Elevate your weeknight above Gloucester Harbor. Join us on the Birdseye Rooftop for live music by Dis N Dat Band, handcrafted cocktails, and golden hour views stretching from the working waterfront to downtown Gloucester, all paired with...

    $20

    Gloucester Stage presents BAD BOOKS by Sharyn Rothstein

    Gloucester Stage Company  

    When a concerned mother finds her son with an “inappropriate” book, an attempt to reason with the local librarian erupts into an explosive, town-wide confrontation. As tensions rise and consequences escalate, we learn that these women have more that connects them than what meets the eye. Bad Books explores the first impressions and raucous debates...

    $18 – $74

    Tea Tasting with Diehl Marcus & Company at PEM

    Peabody Essex Museum  

    Celebrate the rich and global history of tea with a tasting of five custom tea blends! Salem’s favorite tea blenders Diehl Marcus and Company will lead participants through a guided tasting of five custom loose-leaf blends from around the world. Learn about the ingredients, benefits and origins of these brews from the team who curate...

    $25.00

    Rockport Music Masterclass: Colin Carr, cello

    Shalin Liu Performance Center  

    Observe a master musician working with cello students to provide insights on their performance. Free, reservations encouraged.

    Free

    Rockport Music On the Town

    Shalin Liu Performance Center  

    Saturday, July 11, 2026 On the Town transforms Rockport into a day full of live music, contemporary circus, and fun from Harvey Park and Bearskin Neck to Front Beach and Millbrook Meadow. The Shalin Liu Performance Center will host tours and concerts, and Millbrook Meadow will serve as the day’s hub with a tented performance...

    Free

    En Plein Air Sketch Classes with Sue Wheeler

    Hammond Castle Museum  

    From stick figure doodlers to first-rate talents, join us for a seaside, En Plein Air sketch class with Sue Wheeler of Arts Abound in Magnolia. All skill levels are welcome! This two-hour session includes a 30-minute beginner sketch lesson. All you need to bring is a sketchbook, pencils, a ruler, and an eraser. Please note:...

    $25.00

    Birdseye Rooftop Live Music Access

    Birdseye Rooftop Live Music Access

    Beauport Hotel Gloucester  

    Bringing live music every Sunday-Thursday on the Birdseye Rooftop at Beauport Hotel with craft cocktails and unbeatable views. Elevate your weeknight above Gloucester Harbor. Join us on the Birdseye Rooftop for live music by Dis N Dat Band, handcrafted cocktails, and golden hour views stretching from the working waterfront to downtown Gloucester, all paired with...

    $20