North of Boston

ROCKPORT CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL - BORROMEO QUARTET with David Deveau, piano & Barry Shiffman, viola
2024-08-25 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
The Borromeo Quartet, dubbed “simply the best” by The Boston Globe, is joined by pianist David Deveau, Artistic Director emeritus of the Rockport Chamber Music Festival, and current Artistic Director Barry Shiffman on viola to perform works of J.S. Bach, Mozart and Brahms.
Program
BACH: Prelude & Fugue in E-flat minor, Well-Tempered Clavier I, BWV 853, arr. N. Kitchen
MOZART: String Quintet in G minor, K.516
Intermission
BRAHMS: Piano Quartet No. 2 in A Major, Op. 26

Visit the Museum of Old Newbury!
2024-08-25 11:00 - 17:00, 2024-08-24 11:00 - 17:00, 2024-08-23 11:00 - 17:00, 2024-08-22 11:00 - 17:00 | Museum of Old Newbury, 98 High Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
Visit the Museum
Come enjoy a walk through two floors of this 1808 brick Federal-style home, full of objects and stories of Old Newbury.
Regular Season Museum Tours (May 30 – Oct. 13, 2024)
Thursday-Sunday – open between 11am-5pm* Tours are on the hour and limited to ten people – please arrive 10 minutes early. *Last tour is at 4pm.
Cost: $10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 youth
Free for members of the Museum of Old Newbury

"Tides of Love" — A Beach Labyrinth Experience (Free)
2024-08-25 10:00 - 11:00 | King’s Beach, Lynn MA, 153 Lynn Shore Drive, Lynn, MA, 01902, United States
Join us in creating a labyrinth with “Labyrinth Lady” Ricia Fleming on August 25, 2024 at 10am on King’s Beach. This beach has been the focus of much concern for years, and we want to bring healing and grateful energy to it.
Have you ever created or walked a labyrinth? It is a unique spiritual experience. Labyrinth walking is an ancient practice used by many different faiths for spiritual centering, contemplation, and prayer. It is a form of active meditation. Entering the serpentine path of a labyrinth, you walk slowly while quieting your mind and focusing on a spiritual question or prayer.
All are welcome! Hosted by the Unitarian Universalist Church of Greater Lynn and our community partner, Save King’s Beach.
Things to know:
King’s Beach is located at 153 Lynn Shore Drive (right across from the Christian Scientist Church). We will gather on the end of the beach near Red Rock Park.
Bring a stick to help inscribe the path.
Sandals are highly recommended.
Visit us at uucgl.org to learn more about our congregation.

Boiler Room with DJ Vito Ferrara
2024-08-24 20:30 - 23:59 | The Cut, 177 Main Street , Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Come out for an unforgettable boiler room party with DJ Vito Ferrara spinning the best house and top 40 remixes
21+ / Doors @ 8:30p Music @ 9p / Free.99

DJ Cklokwīze at The Cut
2024-08-24 20:00 - 23:00 | The Cut, 177 Main Street , Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Top rankin’, high grade, Roots Reggae, Latin and Afro Beat dance and listening tracks with live performance on keyboards and vocals. Reggae, Dub, Ska, Rocksteady, Dancehall, Reggaeton, Afro beat, Salsa, Cha Cha Cha, Merengue, Bachata, Banda…from artists known and artists you may never have heard of. ANYTHING COULD HAPPEN as Cklokwīze mixes, re-mixes and jams along to tracks sometimes altering them so much that they take on a new mind bending, soul enticing meaning. It’s all about getting to that point of releasing tension and bringing on the ecstasy that builds in your body when the right sound hits your eardrums and rumbles the part of your reality that knows the transcendent.

AL STEWART & the Empty Pockets
2024-08-24 20:00 - 21:00 | Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
Legendary Scottish singer-songwriter Al Stewart—of “Year of the Cat,” “Nostradamus” and “Time Passages” fame—boasts a remarkably prolific career spanning over 50 years. Alongside the Chicago-based blues band The Empty Pockets, enjoy a night of his greatest hits.
Please Note: For some non-classical concerts, the window behind the stage may need to be covered for acoustical purposes. We do not always know which artists will need the window closed, but at a certain level of amplification, it is necessary.

John Oates (Hall & Oates) - An Evening of Songs & Stories
2024-08-24 20:00 | The Cabot, 286 Cabot Street, Beverly, CA, 01915, United States
A night of songs, stories from the road, and more.
John Oates is cofounder of the iconic music creators Hall & Oates, as well as an accomplished solo artist. He is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, The American Songwriters Hall of Fame, recipient of the prestigious BMI Icon Award as well as numerous American Music, MTV awards, and multiple Grammy nominations.
Since forming his creative partnership with Daryl Hall in the early 1970s, they have gone on to record 21 albums, which have sold over 80 million units, making them the most successful duo in rock history. They have scored 10 number one records, over 20 Top 40 hits, and have toured the world for decades. Their involvement in the original “Live Aid” concert and the groundbreaking “We Are The World” charity recording have further established them as legendary artists, who have personally and through their music, stood the test of time.
Since embarking on a solo career in 1999, John has recorded seven solo albums: Phu Phunk Shui/ 1000 Miles of Life/ Mississippi Mile/ The Bluesville Sessions/ Good Road To Follow/ Arkansas and Live from Nashville with the Good Road Band. In addition, his 2017 autobiography “Change of Season” released by St. Martin’s press, became an Amazon best seller.
In 2023 he released a series of new original digital singles distributed by “The Orchard” in a wide variety of eclectic styles as well as penning another series of songs for the feature film “Gringa”. His most recent recording project is titled “Folk-esque” and is scheduled for release in early 2024. He is currently performing an intimate series of solo acoustic shows called an “Evening of Songs and Stories” in America and around the world.
In 2021, John and his wife Aimee partnered with the streaming broadcast service NugsTV and co-producer Drive Entertainment Group to create a virtual celebration of stories and songs called “OATES SONG FEST 7908“. Inspired by a live series of shows that they created in 2010 at the historic Wheeler Opera House in Aspen, CO. “OATES SONG FEST 7908” became a free streaming concert with all donations and proceeds going to FEEDINGAMERICA.ORG. The broadcast featured an all-star roster of artists all of whom have volunteered their songs and performances to help families without food across the nation, and as a result, over 450,000 meals were provided for American families.
In 2022, John became the international ambassador for “MOVEMBER” the men’s health initiative and released a new original song called “Pushing A Rock” with a theme of overcoming life’s challenges and struggles. Oates continues to be involved in his passion for automobiles and motorsport with his collection of sports cars and active participation in concours events and the Porsche Club of America. John and his wife Aimee reside in Nashville, Tennessee and Aspen, Colorado.

Beauport Hotel Sunset Sessions at Birdseye Rooftop
2024-08-24 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-08-23 19:00 - 22:00 | Beauport Hotel Gloucester, 55 Commercial Street, Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Sunset Sessions returns for Summer 2024! Join us every Friday and Saturday this summer to turn up your weekend vibe at Beauport Hotel’s Sunset Sessions! Featuring live DJ entertainment from 617 Events, we are the only place in Gloucester featuring a 21+ evening rooftop sunset viewing party with stunning views, lively tunes and savory cocktails. Make sure to bring your suit if you want to take a dip in the pool or hot tub!
We are also offering VIP Premium Lounge Tables right on the Harbor View side of the Rooftop – these premium tables for four people include a bottle of Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label (inclusive of gratuity and tax) so that you can start the evening off celebrating with bubbles!
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General Admission starts at $30 and does not include food and beverage.
VIP Premium Lounge Tables are $300 and include a bottle of Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label (inclusive of tax and gratuity), entry and premium seating for four people.
Tickets are non-refundable. Both ticket options are rain or shine unless the rooftop is closed due to inclement weather – decided upon by Beauport’s management at 12PM day of event and guests will be notified by email.

Event: Whales Ahoy!
2024-08-24 08:00 - 12:00 | Cape Ann Whale Watch, 415 Main St, Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Know before you go
In-person event
Location: Off-site: Cape Ann Whale Watch, 415 Main St, Gloucester, MA 01930
Members:
Adults: $50; Children ages 4–16: $35
Nonmembers:
Adults: $65; Children ages 4–16: $45
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.
Preregistration required. Tickets are limited and nonrefundable (except in the event of weather cancellation).
Ticket sales close on Friday, August 9 at midnight.
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, opening September 28.
Bring your binoculars and your spirit of adventure as we journey out to sea with the expert crew and a seasoned naturalist from Cape Ann Whale Watch. 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!
Cape Ann Whale Watch
Cape Ann Whale Watch has been dazzling whale watching enthusiasts with sightseeing tours since 1979: “We hope that seeing these animals in their natural habitat inspires people to make small changes in their lives to help protect whales.” Read more about their tours and environmental education.

JUNGLE with William James
2024-08-23 20:30 - 23:59 | The Cut, 177 Main Street , Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
After five years in Los Angeles, William James has returned to his roots in Gloucester. This homecoming is part of a pivotal shift in his musical journey, as he has stepped away from the world of Future Bass to embrace the rich, emotive worlds of Progressive House and Melodic Techno.
William’s music is more than just sound—it’s an experience. Whether through a single track or a live set, his performances are emotional voyages that captivate audiences. His signature style blends cinematic soundscapes with beautiful, evocative melodies that spark feelings of wonder, nostalgia, and inspiration.
“Music is therapy,” William says. “It can express emotions that words can’t. Sharing it with the world makes me happy.”
During his time in LA, William’s talent caught the attention of big names like Illenium, Said The Sky, Manila Killa, and Jai Wolf. This led to his official remix of Illenium’s “Without You,” featured on the “Ashes (Remixes)” album. The track, showcased on the popular Mrsuicidesheep channel, has racked up an impressive number of plays.
Now, back in Gloucester, William is channeling his growth and experiences into a fresh sound. His goal remains simple yet powerful: to touch people’s lives through his music, whether in big ways or small.
As he dives into Progressive House and Melodic Techno, William brings with him the emotional depth and melodic brilliance that have always been his hallmarks. Fans old and new can look forward to a sonic journey that’s both familiar and excitingly new—a testament to an artist who’s not afraid to evolve while staying true to his core.
Stay tuned for William James’s next chapter. It promises to be his most thrilling and heartfelt yet.
21+ / Doors @ 8:30p Music @ 9p / Free.99

MADELEINE PEYROUX
2024-08-23 20:00 - 21:00, 2024-08-22 20:00 - 21:00 | Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
While she was born in Athens, Georgia, it was Peyroux’s teenage years touring the streets of Europe as a jazz musician that defined her and catalyzed a storied career. She sang vintage jazz and blues songs before finding mainstream success in 2004 when her album Careless Love sold half a million copies.
Please note there are 2 performances. After clicking on the purchase button, select which performance prior to choosing your seats.

Matt Jenson Live! Latin night
2024-08-22 20:00 - 22:30 | The Cut, 177 Main Street , Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Matt Jenson is an inspired keyboard player and singer who’s toured and recorded with the internationally known jazz-fusion reggae band Groundation and teaches piano and a class on Bob Marley at Berklee College of Music.
Afro-Cuban quartet playing ROOTS salsa styles and Latin-jazz
mattjenson.com

Alyssa Edwards: Glitz and Giggles
2024-08-22 19:00 - 22:00 | Royale, 279 Tremont St, Boston, MA, 02116, United States
Alyssa Edwards stars in Glitz and Giggles! Join RuPaul’s Drag Race’s + RuPaul’s Drag Race: All Stars icon, Alyssa Edwards for an evening of sickening looks, laughs, and fun. Alyssa will perform a gag worthy opening and closing number and delight the audience with original comedy and storytelling. Get ready for Glitz and Giggles! Alyssa will be supported by a fantastic cast of local entertainers. The entire show is approximately two hours. Bring your dollars to tip the queens! Host: Neon Calypso Alyssa will be supported by a fantastic cast. Those names will be announced soon. Lineup subject to change. No refunds. $.25 from each ticket purchased will go to The Shout Syndicate, a Boston-based, volunteer-run fundraising effort who raises money to help fund youth-led arts programs at proven non-profit creative youth development organizations in Greater Boston. Housed at The Boston Foundation, The Shout Syndicate works in partnership with the Mayor’s Office of Arts & Culture’s creative plan, Boston Creates.

Beauport Hotel Birdseye Rooftop Evenings Access
2024-08-22 18:00 - 22:00, 2024-08-21 18:00 - 22:00, 2024-08-20 18:00 - 22:00, 2024-08-19 18:00 - 22:00 | Beauport Hotel Gloucester, 55 Commercial Street, Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Relax and unwind on our Birdseye Rooftop with live coastal acoustic music, hand crafted cocktails and unbeatable sunset views overlooking the Harbor and Downtown Gloucester with our Rooftop Evening Pass starting at 6PM. Make sure to bring your suit if you want to take a dip in the pool or hot tub! This event is 21+ adults only.
Looking for VIP treatment? Splurge on the best seats in the house – our harborside premium lounge tables seat up to four guests and include a bottle of Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label for $300 (inclusive of tax and gratuity).
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General Admission starts at $20 and does not include food and beverage.
VIP Premium Lounge Tables are $300 and includes a bottle of Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label (inclusive of tax and gratuity), entry and premium seating for four people.
Tickets are non-refundable. Both ticket options are rain or shine unless the rooftop is closed due to inclement weather – decided upon by Beauport’s management at 12PM day of event and guests will be notified by email.

Gloucester Student Band Tour Kick-Off featuring Reset Button Brass Band
2024-08-22 17:30 - 22:00 | The Cut, 177 Main Street , Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
08/22/24
Reserved Rails and G.A. Standing 5:30pm doors / 6:00pm show
18+ anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult, Positive I.D. Required $15-20
Reset Button is a six-piece brass band based on Boston’s North Shore, specializing in video game music, cartoon themes, pop song mashups, and funky originals. The band consists of three saxophones, trombone, tuba, and drums, and often features student musicians from Gloucester. Reset Button has been performing their unique, fun, and upbeat brass band arrangements at breweries, festivals, and events since 2021.
Gloucester Student Band (GSB) is a 501c3 nonprofit group formed in 2022 with the mission to offer practice and performance opportunities to student musicians in grades 5-12. GSB is separate and independent from the school district and school band programs. They play a variety of concert band repertoire including pop songs and movie music, on flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, French Horn, and drums. This August 2024, GSB will be taking their first summer tour, spending two days and one night in New Hampshire to perform at a nursing home, a church, a Manchester Fishercats Baseball Game, and Canobie Lake Park.
www.GloucesterStudentBand.com

NRBQ
2024-08-21 19:00 - 22:30 | The Cut, 177 Main Street , Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
8/21/24
Partial Seating & G.A Standing. 7pm Doors/8pm Show
21+, Positive I.D. Required. $35-$55
NRBQ is Terry Adams, Scott Ligon, Casey McDonough, and John Perrin. “NRBQ” stands for New Rhythm and Blues Quartet.
NRBQ have attracted accolades and respect from talent as diverse as Jimi Hendrix, Doc Pomus, Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney, Elvis Costello, Keith Richards, The Replacements, John Sebastian, Dave Edmunds, Yo La Tengo, and Penn & Teller. NRBQ songs have been performed by Bonnie Raitt, She & Him, Dan Baird, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Widespread Panic, Los Lobos, and Dave Edmunds among many others.
NRBQ has released a series of critically-acclaimed albums in the past decade, among them Keep This Love Goin’ (2011), Brass Tacks (2014), the 5-disc, 50-year retrospective, High Noon (2016), and Turn On, Tune In (2019). Their latest – a NRBQ first-ever rarities collection, “In*Frequencies” released by Omnivore Recordings on October 2, 2020. The career-spanning sixteen tracks, twelve never-before released, include live and radio performances, soundchecks, and rare singles.

Story-Time & Craft Wednesday
2024-08-21 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

The Garbologists Play Reading
2024-08-20 19:30 - 21:00 | Gloucester Stage, 267 East Main St., Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Danny’s a white, blue-collar, New York City sanitation worker. Marlowe’s the Black, Ivy-educated newbie who just joined his route. Thrown together in the cab of a nineteen-ton garbage truck, they spend their first shifts sparring, one-upping each other, and practicing the secret art of mongo: hunting for discarded treasure. But as their lives become increasingly intertwined, these two essential workers from different worlds discover there’s more that binds them than picking up the trash.
Catch The Garbologists by Lindsay Joelle for one night only! August 20th at 7:30pm, purchase tickets by calling the box office at 978-281-4433.

The Cutup: Open Mic Comedy Night with host Billy Baker
2024-08-20 19:00 - 22:00 | The Cut, 177 Main Street , Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Open mic comedy night at the Cut! Come perform, come watch and come laugh!
21+ / $5 cover at the door

Tuesday Evening Woodcarving Classes
2024-08-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Calvo Studio, 235 East Main St, Gloucester, 01930, United States
Here is an opportunity for those of you local enough to have a short drive to learn woodcarving skills on a weekly basis. This workshop will teach you the fundamentals of woodcarving and the right technique training at a casual pace. The main difference is that you will be able to work on your projects at home as well. This is a unique opportunity for you to learn carving with the help of a skilled professional carver.
This session runs for 9 weeks and takes place every Tuesday starting June 25th and ends August 20th.
Classes take place from 7:00 – 9:00 pm.
For more information:
Call: (978) 283-0231
Email: david@calvostudio.com
Website: www.davidcalvo.com

Metropolitan Opera in HD - TURANDOT by Puccini
2024-08-20 19:00 - 20:00 | Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
Originally transmitted January 30, 2016
In this 2016 Met performance of Puccini’s extravagant masterpiece, soprano Nina Stemme and tenor Marco Berti star in a larger-than-life staging from legendary director Franco Zeffirelli. Paolo Carignani conducts.
Expected runtime: 2 hours, 20 minutes

Tiger Saw
2024-08-18 20:00 - 22:00 | Firehouse Center for the Arts, 1 Market Square, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
The beloved indie rock band Tiger Saw formed in Newburyport, MA in 1999. The band has since released nine albums, and played almost 1000 shows across three continents. The ever-changing lineup has included 65 different players on record, and even more in a live setting.
