North of Boston

Michael’s Harborside in Newburyport Hosts FREE Trivia and Live Music Nights
2025-02-13 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-02-12 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | 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
2025-02-13 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

Sip & Stem: Galentine's Day Floral Workshop
2025-02-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Marble Ridge Winery, Marbleridge Road 11, North Andover, M, 01845, United States
Beat the winter blues with florals, wine, charcuterie, and gals! This Galentine’s day, grab a friend or make new ones in this hands-on floral workshop and wine tasting in partnership with Marble Ridge Winery. Each participant will learn how to create a thoughtful garden-inspired floral arrangement while using a romantic color palette and basic floral design fundamentals. In this workshop you will learn:
Step-by-step centerpiece construction techniques
Choosing the correct floral supplies and vessels
Understanding colors and fundamental ingredients
Understanding basic floral design fundamentals
All floral materials provided. Wine tasting materials provided by Marble Ridge Winery. Each participant will receive their own charcuterie cup curated by June & Honey. This is included as part of your ticket.
**Please note: This program takes place at Marble Ridge Winery
(11 Marbleridge Rd, North Andover, MA 01845).
Participants must be 21+.
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.
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: $100;
Nonmember: $125;

Newburyport Art presents our two February Exhibitions: Elements, and Featured Artist: Jennifer Day
2025-02-13 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-02-12 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-02-11 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-02-09 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.

Coffee and Conversation at the Carlson Education Center
2025-02-13 10:30 - 11:30 | Cape Ann Museum Green, 13 Poplar Street, Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Carlson Education Center, CAM Green
13 Poplar Street, Gloucester, MA
Free Program, Registration Required
Celebrate Black History Month with a look at Doris Elizabeth Prouty: Art and Expression through Quilting.
With a focus on her quilt titled Lanes Cove, we’ll explore the artistry of African American quilter Doris Elizabeth Prouty (1947-2020), a resident of Gloucester for nearly 50 years. We’ll be joined in the conversation by her husband, Dick Prouty.
You are invited to join us every Thursday for a unique experience. Led by a CAM docent, these deep dives into a single artwork or object from the Collection will begin with conversation, a short presentation and complimentary coffee at the Carlson Education Center, followed by a special trip to the James Center to view the object being discussed. No special knowledge needed! Just a curiosity to learn more in a small group setting and enjoy a unique experience.
Image Credit: Doris Elizabeth Prouty (1947-2020). Lane’s Cove, 2017. Hand applique, embroidery, cotton cloth. Gift of the Prouty Family, 2022. Cape Ann Museum Collection. [2022.093.001]

Portrait of a Sculptor: Walker Hancock & Michael Lafferty
2025-02-13 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-02-12 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-02-09 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].

Beauport Hotel Valentine's Getaway Package
2025-02-13, 2025-02-12, 2025-02-11, 2025-02-10, 2025-02-09 | Beauport Hotel Gloucester, 55 Commercial Street, Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Whisk your love away to a seaside escape at Beauport with our Valentine’s Package where rates start at just $189 for stays from February 9th–16th, 2025. Imagine long strolls on the beach, cozying up by the fire, and taking in the crisp ocean air—all in the beautiful Cape Ann. Indulge in a romantic dinner for two at our charming New England 1606 Restaurant & Oyster Bar, complete with two complimentary sparkling glasses of Champagne and a decadent dessert when booking this package (restaurant reservations recommended). Whether it’s love at first sight or your forever after, Beauport is the perfect place to celebrate your story. Join us this season and make memories with your beau by the sea!
Available February 9th-16th, 2025 only. Subject to availability. Blackout dates apply. May not be combined with any other offer or applied to existing reservations.

Cape Ann Jazz Workshop Showcase with Alexa Tarantino
2025-02-12 19:00 - 20:30 | Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
Enjoy an incredible performance of young jazz musicians (alongside a professional ensemble), led by saxophonist and Cape Ann Jazz Workshop director Alexa Tarantino. This showcase features student musicians from the previous summer workshops highlighting their impressive jazz skills. This concert is part of jazz outreach activities that Alexa hosts each winter, where she brings the excitement of the jazz workshop into classrooms on the North Shore and beyond.
“dashing and extraordinary” – The Strad Magazine
ABOUT ALEXA TARANTINO
In the words of Wynton Marsalis, Alexa Tarantino is a “one-woman wrecking crew, […] an indomitable force for expression, education, and absolute excellence.” The vibrant and versatile jazz saxophone & woodwind artist has been triple-nominated as a Rising Star Alto Saxophonist by Downbeat Magazine’s Critics’ Poll from 2020-2022, was named one of the Top 5 Alto Saxophonists of 2019 by the JazzTimes Critics’ Poll, and was one of 100 alumni to receive the Centennial Award from the Eastman School of Music (2022). Alexa “lights up rooms when she [plays]” (JazzTimes). Her radiant spirit and artistry uplifts and inspires her audiences one performance at a time. Alexa tours worldwide with Cecile McLorin Salvant, ARTEMIS, and the Alexa Tarantino Quartet. She appears frequently with Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. Her records (Firefly, Clarity, Winds of Change) and compositions have consistently topped jazz radio charts, and her discography includes 25+ released recordings as a leader and/or sidewoman. Tarantino is in-demand internationally as an energetic and impactful clinician, mentor, and coach and also represents Jazz at Lincoln Center as a visiting educator for various programs with students of all ages and levels. She holds a master’s degree in Jazz Studies from The Juilliard School and bachelor’s degrees in Jazz Saxophone Performance and Music Education with a certificate in Arts Leadership from the Eastman School of Music. Alexa is Founder and Artistic Director of the Cape Ann Jazz Workshop in Rockport, Massachusetts (est. 2014). Alexa Tarantino is a Vandoren Artist, a Yamaha Performing Artist, and endorses BAM Instrument Cases.
Free, Reservations Encouraged

Story-Time & Craft Wednesday
2025-02-12 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 Voice Club
2025-02-11 18:30 - 21:30 | Larcom Theatre, 13 Wallis Street, Beverly, MA, 01915, United States
Take your shower voice to the stage! Join music lovers on Tuesday nights at the Larcom Theatre for a fun-filled singers’ workshop. Bethany Vahn, a professional singer and voice coach shares vocal techniques, warm-up exercises, and more to find and pull out the magical voice of each student.
ONLY 12 SPOTS AVAILABLE PER CLASS
“Bethany Vahn you are an amazing teacher! Your skill, patience and the knack for choosing the perfect songs, is a gift!! We are so fortunate to work with you! ”
– Krista B., Beverly, MA
Thelarcom.org/thevoiceclub
Runs from Jan 21, 2025 to Mar 25, 2025 and happens every:
Tuesdays: 6:30pm – 9:30pm

Coastal Lecture: Climate Fiction & Futurism
2025-02-11 18:00 - 19:30 | Castle Hill on the Crane Estate, Argilla Road 290, Ipswich, M, 01938, United States
As our environment changes, it is imperative to creatively leverage expertise from all sectors of society to collectively move towards a sustainable future. In this talk, we’ll dive deep into the world of climate fiction, futurism, and collective visioning. We’ll explore how these disciplines can help us envision a more sustainable and equitable future. Tory Stephens, the creator and manager of Imagine 2200, will share insights into how the project empowers global citizens to imagine new realities. From utopian dreams to dystopian warnings, we’ll discuss how these visionary narratives can inspire action and drive positive change. Join us as we embark on a journey to the future and learn how you can contribute to shaping a better world.

Velocity Theater: Love Bomb
2025-02-09 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-02-08 19:30 - 22:00 | The Actors Studio of Newburyport, Crossroads Plaza 1 Merrill Street, Unit # 3, Salisbury, MA, 01952, United States
Random Acts play in a day, co-produced by The Actors Studio of Newburyport and The Playwrights Collaborative.

Children's Broom Decorating at The Hawthorne Hotel
2025-02-09 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.

Rocky Neck Winter Fest 2025
2025-02-09 08:00 - 17:00 | Rocky Neck
Bundle up and join Rocky Neck Art Colony for a dynamic weekend event celebrating art and community at Rocky Neck Winter Fest 2025!
Event Highlights
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8
RNAC Member Pop-Up Show and Fundraiser: “Art to Warm the Heart and Soul” at Cove Gallery | 11 AM – 5 PM
Cove Gallery, 37 Rocky Neck Avenue
RNAC Member Artists invite you to a heartwarming pop-up show and fundraiser celebrating kindness and community on Rocky Neck and beyond. A portion of the sales from this exhibition will be donated to CERF+ (Craft Emergency Relief Fund), a mutual aid organization that assists with relief efforts for artists affected by the fires in LA. Enjoy light refreshments while exploring the art on display — paintings, drawings, photography, ceramics, and more.
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a special pop-up exhibition featuring artwork from Rocky Neck Art Colony artists. Explore paintings, drawings, sculpture, ceramics, and jewelry, all priced at $500 or less. Participating Artists: Kristie Bernard, Paula Borsetti, Jason Burroughts, Jillian Demeri, Paige Farrell, Jackie Ganim-DeFalco, Kathleen George, Karen Gross, Leslie Heffron, Nancy Henry, Joanne Hurd, L. Marie Lamarche, Bob Murphy, Crissie Murphy, Judy Robinson-Cox, Amy Sudarsky, Juni Van Dyke
Live Portrait Drawing at The Cultural Center | 11 AM–5 PM
The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck, 6 Wonson Street
Watch local artists create live portraits or sit for your very own! Pre-register for a 30-minute session or simply walk in. Cost: $50 per portrait. Proceeds benefit RNAC and the participating artists. Participating Artists: RNAC Member Artists: Amy Sudarsky, Janet Grover, Mary Lee, Helen Tory, Vanessa Michalak, and Invitational Artist Jill Hoy.
Valentines Makers Event at The Salted Cod Arthouse | 4 PM–5:30 PM
The Salted Cod Arthouse, 53 Rocky Neck Avenue
Join us upstairs to express your love with a fun, creative Valentine’s card(s). Tickets: $20.00, includes supplies. Light refreshments will be served.
While you’re at The Salted Cod: Browse and purchase RNAC members’ artwork on-site. Enjoy food and beverages at The Salted Cod Arthouse bar.
Additional Open Studios and Galleries:
Michalak Fine Art
Old Salt Studio
Hughes Bosca/Side Street Gallery
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9
RNAC Member Pop-Up Show: “Art to Warm the Heart and Soul” Continues at Cove Gallery | 11 AM–5 PM
Cove Gallery, 37 Rocky Neck Avenue
Don’t miss the second day of this special Valentine’s Day-themed exhibition. Participating Artists: Kristie Bernard, Paula Borsetti, Jason Burroughts, Jillian Demeri, Paige Farrell, Jackie Ganim-DeFalco, Kathleen George, Karen Gross, Leslie Heffron, Nancy Henry, Joanne Hurd, L. Marie Lamarche, Bob Murphy, Crissie Murphy, Judy Robinson-Cox, Amy Sudarsky, Juni Van Dyke

TUSK: The Classic Fleetwood Mac Tribute
2025-02-08 20:00 | The Cabot, 286 Cabot Street, Beverly, CA, 01915, United States
Tusk has been criss-crossing the country since 2008 as The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute.

Velocity Theater - Love Bomb
2025-02-08 19:30 - 21:30 | The Actors Studio of Newburyport, Crossroads Plaza 1 Merrill Street, Unit # 3, Salisbury, MA, 01952, United States
Writers! Actors! Directors! Mark your calendars and keep an eye on this space as we prepare for the next generation of Random Acts play in a day, co-produced by The Actors Studio of Newburyport and The Playwrights Collaborative. It is called Velocity Theater, and it is planned for the weekend of February 7 – 9, 2025.

Beauport Hotel's Clicquot in the Snow
2025-02-08 19:00 - 23:00 | Beauport Hotel Gloucester, 55 Commercial Street, Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Champagne is always a good idea, no matter the time of year. Clicquot in the Snow at Beauport Hotel returns on Saturday, February 8th!
Join us for a night of bubbly champagne and cozy chalet-style charm at our Veuve Clicquot Pop-Up Champagne Lounge – our annual “Clicquot in the Snow” event, returning by popular demand.
It’s a winter wonderland of glam-meets-coastal bliss, so pack your finest après-ski vibes (or just a really cute scarf) and let Veuve Clicquot bring the extra sparkle. Gather friends for another fun evening in the Beauport Pavilion Foyer, transformed into a stylish “apres-ski” chalet-like Champagne Lounge – for one night only.
Sip on Veuve Clicquot Brut or Rosé, available by the bottle and glass, while enjoying live DJ entertainment by award-winning The 617 Event Group. Enjoy a gourmet light menu featuring savory bites, sweets and more (for purchase).
Event tickets are $20.00 and include a complimentary welcome glass of Veuve Clicquot!
Make your reservations for dinner at 1606 Restaurant and Oyster Bar, or make a night of it with our Clicquot in the Snow Overnight Offer. Enjoy 20% off our best available rate, plus two complimentary passes to Clicquot in the Snow.
Purchase Tickets: https://bit.ly/3DLAtap
Book Room Offer: https://bit.ly/3PtvHkv
IG your photos with #ClicquotInTheSnow @Beauport_Hotel!
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Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. 21+ guests only. Hotel Overnight Offer is subject to availability and may not be combined with other offers or applied to existing reservations. Valid for the night of February 8th, 2025.

The Voices of Our Town
2025-02-08 19:00 - 21:00 | M
The Orchestra on the Hill and Chorus North Shore join for the first time in celebration of our community – Ipswich.
Join Chorus North Shore and the Orchestra on the Hill in an exciting musical collaboration celebrating our North Shore home. The concert will explore the concept of “voice” as both a vehicle for song and a means to express a personal vision or viewpoint. Repertoire includes eight original works that capture the character of our community.

Cape Ann Youth Chorus
2025-02-08 15:00 - 16:30 | Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
Kristina Martin & Thomas Smoker, co-directors
Rockport Music’s Cape Ann Youth Chorus brings a program full of fun and joy with their inaugural winter concert.
ABOUT THE CAPE ANN YOUTH CHORUS
Rockport Music’s Cape Ann Youth Chorus provides a comprehensive musical experience in an inclusive and supportive environment for young singers ages 8 and up. Singers participate in weekly rehearsals, concerts at different community events and at the Shalin Liu Performance Center. Singers in the chorus join a wonderfully supportive community that values high artistic excellence and diverse musical programming that reflects the Cape Ann region within a global context.
The vision for Rockport Music education programming is to provide engaging and interactive programming of all musical genres throughout the community to encourage curiosity, participation and creativity through music and the arts.
Free, Reservations Encouraged
