North of Boston

Family Program: Sculpted Portraits
2025-03-01 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Cape Ann Museum Green, 13 Poplar Street, Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
The Carlson Education Center, CAM Green
13 Poplar St, Gloucester, MA 01930
Recommended ages 3 and up. Adult supervision required.
Inspired by the exhibition on view, Portrait of a Sculptor: Walker Hancock & Michael Lafferty. Use sculpting materials to make a portrait or face.

Hike & Seek: Magic in the Winter Forest
2025-03-01 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-02-28 09:00 - 17:00 | Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens, Chickering Road 153, North Andover, M, 01845, United States
Have you ever wondered what happens in nature during the winter months? Do you have questions like, “where do certain animals go” or “why does it snow”? Join us this February school vacation for this self-guided winter themed family-friendly bundle for use along the Stevens-to-Stevens trail in North Andover to discover the magic within the Winter forest.
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 winter themed created activities, including maps, scavenger hunt, crafts, additional reading list and recipes.
The special trail will run from February 16 to March 1. Please use your bundle on any day of your choosing. Please note: the Stevens-to-Stevens trail is less traveled than our major trails and snow drifts may occur. 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
Member Family: $9;
Nonmember Family: $15;

Children's Broom Decorating at The Hawthorne Hotel
2025-03-01 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.

Children's Witch Hat Decorating at The Hawthorne Hotel
2025-03-01 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.

John Rudnitsky
2025-02-28 20:00 - 22:00 | Off Cabot Comedy & Events, 9 Wallis Street, Beverly, MA, 01915, United States
“Jon Rudnitsky can be seen in the upcoming film I LOVE YOU FOREVER with Cazzie David, which premiered at this year’s SXSW to great reviews, and this coming Christmas in both Netflix’s OUR LITTLE SECRET with Lindsay Lohan and Amazon’s THE RED ONE with Dwayne Johnson and JK Simmons.
Past credits include the Nancy Meyers produced feature HOME AGAIN opposite Reese Witherspoon, Ed Burns’ SUMMER DAYS AND SUMMER NIGHTS, Netfilx’s SET IT UP with Glen Powell and Zoey Deutsch, Tyler Perry’s NOBODY’S FOOL and THE YOUNG WIFE with Kiersey Clemons and Judith Light. On the small screen, Jon was the only cast member hired for the 41st season of SNL where his DIRTY DANCING Weekend Update was a season highlight. He was the lead of FOX’s THE BIG LEAP, appeared as Young Larry on CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM, starred opposite George Clooney in the Hulu Series CATCH-22, and was featured on NBC’s CHAMPIONS, Amazon’s RED OAKS, and TRU TV’s TACOMA FD. As a voice actor he can be heard in major roles in Disney’s WISH, Paramount’s UNDER THE BOARDWALK, Netflix’s JURASSIC WORLD, and Disney’s BIG HERO 6: THE SERIES. As a stand up, Rudnitsky has appeared on CONAN and Comedy Central’s THE COMEDY JAM, where he performed “Footloose” with Kenny Loggins. He tours all over the country and was selected as one of the “New Faces” at the prestigious JUST FOR LAUGHS Comedy Festival in Montreal. He studied and graduated from USC’s BFA Acting Conservatory program where he was given the John Ritter Memorial Award For Outstanding Comedic Performance. Rudnitsky currently lives in New York City where he performs regularly at THE COMEDY CELLAR.”

The Avocates
2025-02-28 20:00 - 22:00 | Larcom Theatre, 13 Wallis Street, Beverly, MA, 01915, United States
Swing into Winter at the Larcom with Beverly’s own The Avocates, Swing Jazz Band. Since 1965, The Avocates have been getting toes tapping and spirits soaring with their infectious sound.
Experience the timeless allure of Big Band charts, from the standards of WWII to jazz arrangements of today’s popular hits. Each set will feature sultry vocals from the talented Bethany Vahn, dynamic percussion from Berklee Emeritus Bob Myers, and an 18-piece orchestra that is ready to pour their hearts into every note.
Dust off your jazz hat and join us for an unforgettable evening of music and magic!
“If you have to ask what jazz is, you’ll never know.” – Louis Armstrong
Approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes with intermission
https://www.thelarcom.org/theavocates

Classic Stones Live
2025-02-28 20:00 | The Cabot, 286 Cabot Street, Beverly, CA, 01915, United States
The Greatest Rock And Roll Tribute In The World
Front man Keith Call has all of the moves and swagger of Mick Jagger, and along with his partner in crime Bernie Bollendorf, who portrays rock and roll outlaw Keith Richards, they complete the duo notoriously hailed as “The Glimmer Twins”. Their jaw dropping resemblance to these two rock and roll icons is simply amazing, but what truly makes Classic Stones Live™ unique, is their musical prowess, attention to detail, and the spot on renditions of all of your favorite Rolling Stones “classics”!

Malice Comedy Night – February
2025-02-28 19:30 - 21:30 | The Actors Studio of Newburyport, Crossroads Plaza 1 Merrill Street, Unit # 3, Salisbury, MA, 01952, United States
Malice Comedy produces stand-up comedy shows all over Massachusetts and New Hampshire.We work with comedians of all classes, creeds, age ranges, and sexualities, with over 300 comedians in our network!

Malice Comedy Night – February
2025-02-28 19:30 - 21:30 | The Actors Studio of Newburyport, Crossroads Plaza 1 Merrill Street, Unit # 3, Salisbury, MA, 01952, United States
Malice Comedy produces stand-up comedy shows all over Massachusetts and New Hampshire. We work with comedians of all classes, creed, age ranges, and sexualities, with over 300 comedians in our network!
Appropriate for ages 18 +

Collective Rage: A Play in 5 Betties by Jen Silverman
2025-02-28 19:30 - 21:00 | Salem State University- Callan Studio Theater, 352 Lafayette St., Salem, MA, 01970, United States
Betty is rich; Betty is lonely; Betty’s busy working on her truck; Betty wants to talk about love, but Betty needs to hit something. And Betty keeps using a small hand mirror to stare into parts of herself she’s never examined. Five different women named Betty collide at the intersection of anger, sex, and the “thea-tah.”
For mature audiences.
February 21, 22, and 28 and March 1, 2025 at 7:30 pm
February 23 and March 2, 2025 at 2:00pm

CELEBRATE MARDI GRAS with the Jambalaya Horns
2025-02-28 19:30 - 21:00 | Gloucester Stage, 267 East Main St., Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
New Orleans-flavored Funk, Soul, and Brassy 2nd-Lines by the Jambalaya Horns will have you feeling like you’re in New Orleans this Mardi Gras season! Formed in 2013 and fronted by Carlos Menezes Jr. on lead vocals and horns, the group strives to capture the essence and soul of the diverse musical culture of the Crescent City. The core group features Martina Gallo (keys), Rick Geraghty (drums), Gary Wolsieffer (bass/tuba) Henley Douglas Jr. (saxes), Ben Tuck (trombone), Christian Towler (guitar) and Robby Perkins on percussion. This show will also feature an expanded horn section and surprise guest vocalists! You’ll feel like you’re in New Orleans this Mardi Gras Season!
Learn more about the Jambalaya Horns by visiting brassfednation.com.
Performing February 28th and March 1st, all performances are at Gloucester Stage’s Theater 267 East Main Street, Gloucester. Showtimes are Friday & Saturday at 7:30pm. Tickets can be purchased online or by calling the Box Office at 978-281-4433.

A Chamber Music Concert
2025-02-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
The Northeast Massachusetts Youth Orchestras (NMYO) present a chamber music concert that is the culmination of an eight-week rehearsal period during which each of the small string, woodwind, flute, brass, saxophone, and percussion ensembles rehearse with visiting professional musicians. These twelve small ensembles will perform music by both classical and modern composers including Ludwig van Beethoven, Paquito D’Rivera, Franz Joseph Haydn, and Florence Price.
NMYO is committed to making its concerts accessible to all patrons and will make reasonable accommodations when possible. For assistance, contact the NMYO office at 978-309-9833.
Free, no tickets required.

Theatre at Castle Hill: Ada and the Engine
2025-02-28 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-02-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Castle Hill on the Crane Estate, Argilla Road 290, Ipswich, M, 01938, United States
Ada envisions a whole new world where art and information converge in this story of love, friendship, and the edgiest dreams of the future. The poignant drama follows Ada Byron Lovelace’s complicated relationships with Charles Babbage, her mother, and the memory of her poet father.

SPRING & SUMMER SPORTS SALE
2025-02-28 15:00 - 18:00, 2025-02-27 15:00 - 18:00 | Wenham Museum, 132 Main St., Route 1A, Wenham, MA, 01984, United States
Mark your calendars for the Wenham Museum’s second-ever spring and summer sports sale! Donate your gently used sports equipment for sale to benefit the Wenham Museum and shop for your youth sports and outdoor recreation needs for the spring and summer season.
Learn More about donation drop-off times, acceptable items, and more on our Spring & Summer Sports Sale by clicking here >>
Looking to volunteer? Sign up coming soon!
Questions or Sponsorship Inquiries? Please contact Emily Bottomley, Director of Development, via e-mail or at (978) 468-2377, ext. 140.
Happens on the following Dates:
Feb 27, 2025, 3:00pm to 6:00pm Timezone: EST
Feb 28, 2025, 3:00pm to 6:00pm Timezone: EST
Mar 1, 2025, 10:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EST
Mar 2, 2025, 10:00am to 1:00pm Timezone: EST

Rocky Neck Now 2025: A Celebration of Creativity
2025-02-28 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 our two February Exhibitions: Elements, and Featured Artist: Jennifer Day
2025-02-28 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-02-27 11:00 - 17:00 | Newburyport Art Association, 65 Water St, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
Newburyport Art (NAA) is thrilled to announce two new exhibitions opening on February 1st! On view in the Sargent and Hartson Galleries is Elements, an exhibition that responds to elements of nature or “elemental” feelings/experiences in an artist’s life. Running alongside Elements is Featured Artist Jennifer Day, on view in the Hills Gallery. Additionally, the Winter Gift Shop will open on Feb 1. A joint reception for Elements and Jennifer Day will be held on Saturday, February 8th, from 4:00-6:00 PM.
Elements features 130 artworks by 99 artists from the Newburyport area and beyond. Artists responded with depictions of the natural landscape, mixed media abstractions of fire, water and ice, sculptures reminiscent of rock and clay, and powerful commentary on the current state of our environment.
In the next door Hills Gallery, Featured Artist Jennifer Day utilizes black oil paint on a gessoed panel to reveal the drama of water without the infinite options of local color. Gray scale sensitivity and range is her goal. To achieve this, she works reductively by rubbing the surface and scraping her finger methodically through the paint to reveal the light beneath. Jennifer works between two opposites: the geometry of the picture plane versus the challenge of the nebulous, the fleeting, and the impulse of nature to escape the plane altogether.
Running concurrently alongside Elements and Featured Artist Jennifer Day is the Winter Gift Shop, on view until March 29th.
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.

Portrait of a Sculptor: Walker Hancock & Michael Lafferty
2025-02-28 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].

Los Lobos: Disconnected
2025-02-27 20:00 | The Cabot, 286 Cabot Street, Beverly, CA, 01915, United States
Special Disconnected Set (all acoustic w/ drums)
It’s a matter of time. 50 years to be exact. And in that time Los Lobos have created an unprecedented body of work, a legacy of greatness. The numbers are staggering: 100+ gigs a year for five decades running, crossing millions of miles to rock millions of fans. And that’s just at the live shows. In between they’ve recorded 17 studio albums, 7 live LPs, 3 compilations, 2 EPs, 2 DVDs, and contributed 40+ guest appearances on their friends’ recordings — all garnering 5 Grammys, an Austin City Limits Hall of Fame induction, the ALMA Richie Valens Pioneer Award, NEA and Hispanic Heritage Foundation Honors, Congressional recognitions, plus countless “Keys to the City” and “Los Lobos Day” celebrations. And those are just a few of the highlights.

Newburyport’s Road to Revolution Part I: Roots of Rebellion
2025-02-27 19:00 - 20:00 | Firehouse Center for the Arts, 1 Market Square, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
Join the Museum of Old Newbury and the Custom House Maritime Museum for the kick-off event to a year-long exploration of Newburyport’s role in the American Revolution.
Join historian and author Alexander Cain for a captivating lecture exploring the roots of the American Revolution, focusing on Newburyport, the Merrimack Valley, and Essex County.
Explore the 17th and 18th-century concept of “English liberties” that shaped the colonists’ understanding of civil rights. Discover how these ideals collided with the growing power of the British Crown, leading to escalating tensions between colonists and the mother country.
Trace the colonial buildup to war, examining key events of 1774 and 1775 and emphasizing events in Newburyport and the Merrimack Valley. Explore the local impact of the dramatic events of April 19, 1775, when the first shots of the American Revolution rang out in Lexington and Concord. Learn about the role of local militias, including the “Minute Men” of the Merrimack Valley, the “Independent Companies” of Newburyport and Haverhill and how the conflict unfolded in Essex County. Meet colonial militiamen, British soldiers, and more for a fun, first-person take on the brewing conflict.
A lively Q&A session with follow the lecture, so bring your burning questions about everything from the Minute Men and the Massachusetts militia system to the British army. Join us as we travel together down Newburyport’s Road to Revolution!
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Funded, in part, by the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism

When Redcoats Marched in Marblehead
2025-02-27 19:00 - 20:00 | Marblehead Museum, 170 Washington Street, Marblehead, 01945, United States
On Sunday, February 26, 1775, about 250 British soldiers marched through Marblehead, sent by the royal governor to search for weapons. When that column of redcoats stalled at a drawbridge in Salem, their commander ordered locals to let them pass. Militia companies were assembling to stop them. If that confrontation had turned violent, it could have been the start of the Revolutionary War, almost two months before the first shots at Lexington.
This talk puts that confrontation in February 1775 in the larger context of the Massachusetts Patriots’ effort to assemble a military force, the royal governor’s attempts to stop them, and how that stalemate eventually led to April 19. It digs below myths attached to “Leslie’s Retreat” to highlight eyewitness accounts of a day the Revolutionary War might have begun, but didn’t.
J.L. Bell is the author of The Road to Concord: How Four Stolen Cannon Ignited the Revolutionary War, as well as a book-length study for the National Park Service and many articles for the Journal of the American Revolution and other outlets. He has spoken at many historic sites and institutions in greater Boston, Mount Vernon, the American Revolution Institute in Washington, and the Fraunces Tavern Museum in New York. Bell’s website, Boston 1775, offers daily updates of “history, analysis, and unabashed gossip about the start of the American Revolution.”
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1606 Restaurant & Oyster Bar South African Wine Pairing Dinner
2025-02-27 18:00 - 21:00 | 1606 Restaurant and Bar, 55 Commercial St, Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Looking to cozy up and explore new flavors this winter? Come experience a safari of culinary taste at our South African Wine Pairing Dinner!
On Thursday, February 27th at 6:00PM, embark on a cultural experience as our Chef presents four unique courses, each meticulously paired with authentic South African wines.
From the vibrant spices of Short Rib Bobotie to the richness of Lamb Biryani, and a duo of delicious desserts, each dish will transport you to the heart of South Africa.
We hope you join us for an evening filled with perfect pairings and an exciting culinary safari, where every sip and every bite is a new adventure.
View the full menu, and book your spot now at the following link: https://bit.ly/3CLVEZH
This wine pairing dinner is $130++, and spaces are limited – reserve your seat at the link above or by calling 978-491-5090.

Michael’s Harborside in Newburyport Hosts FREE Trivia and Live Music Nights
2025-02-27 18:00 - 21:00 | Michael’s Harborside, Tournament Wharf 1, Newburyport, M, 01950, United States
Through February, visit Michael’s Harborside in Newburyport for FREE Trivia every Wednesday from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and FREE Live Music from a variety of local musicians from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Test your knowledge of pop culture, sports and more at the popular Michael’s Trivia Nights. And on Thursdays, enjoy a selection of live music by talented local artists. Restaurant hours are Sunday and Mondays, 11:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and Tuesdays through Saturdays, 11:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. For more information, visit MichaelsHarborside.com.

Wintertide Piano Bar at Beauport Hotel Lobby
2025-02-27 18:00 - 21:00 | Beauport Hotel Gloucester, 55 Commercial Street, Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Drift away with every note.
Join us at our Wintertide Piano Bar in the lively Beauport Hotel Lobby every Thursday evening this winter from 6:00PM-9:00PM beginning Thursday, January 9th.
Let the evening unfold with style and charm at our exclusive piano bar, where the ambiance transforms as the sun sets. Join us for an unforgettable night of live music by talented pianists, featuring Ricky Lauria, setting the perfect mood in our cozy, nautical-inspired lobby.
Enjoy expertly crafted cocktails and delicious bites from 1606 Restaurant and Oyster Bar, available for purchase throughout the evening.
Whether you’re enjoying a signature cocktail or savoring a seasonal bite while soaking in the music, the vibrant melodies and warm atmosphere make this weekly event a true highlight of the winter season.
Reservations are encouraged with arrival between 6:00PM-6:30PM. Reserve your spot now at the following link, or by calling 978-491-5090. Please notify restaurant should you be arriving past 6:30PM.
Learn More & Book Now: https://bit.ly/3ZYL61a

The Story of the Pipe Organ at Hammond Castle Museum
2025-02-27 14:00 - 15:30 | Hammond Castle Museum, 80 Hesperus Avenue, Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
2:00 – 2:30 Refreshments
2:30 – 3:30 Presentation
3:30 – 3:45 Q&A /Program Conclusion
Join us for a captivating afternoon as we celebrate the artistry and innovation of John Hays Hammond Jr.’s extraordinary pipe organ. As the third-largest pipe organ in a private residence in the U.S., this 8,000+ pipe marvel is a masterpiece of engineering and music. This special presentation will be led by Peter Kennett, Vice President, Board of Directors at Hammond Castle Museum and Organ Restoration Team Lead, and John Roper, Deputy Team Lead and the Plenum Organ Company. Together, they will guide you through the rich history of this iconic instrument.
Discover the fascinating origins and history of the pipe organ, tracing its journey through John Hays Hammond Jr.’s two Gloucester residences. Learn about the innovative contributions of Hammond and other renowned organ designers and tonal experts, each bringing their unique vision to the instrument’s evolution. Peter Kennett and John Roper will explore the intricate details of the organ’s older components, sourced by Hammond from various locations, and share the story of the significant additions and changes made over the years.
Hammond Castle Museum Member savings apply.
Proceeds from this program will support the ongoing restoration efforts at the Museum.
