Wenham Museum
Step back in time as you explore one of the nation’s earliest homes by the warm glow of candlelight. On this 30-minute guided tour of the 17th-century Claflin-Gerrish-Richards House, you’ll enjoy festive decorations, hear stories of yesterday, and discover the rooms where generations once celebrated the holiday season. For these special evenings, the upstairs—rarely opened...
Downtown Rockport
Kick off the season in festive Rockport style! Join us for Holiday Shopping Night and enjoy an evening of cheerful lights, local treasures, and holiday spirit. Start at Dock Square,...
Shalin Liu Performance Center
In just a short span of time, the Cape Ann Big Band has become one of the most sought-after ensembles in the North Shore. Enjoy the holidays with holiday favorites, old and new, infused with a bit of jazz, swing, and rock n’ roll. “In just a short span of time, the Cape Ann Big...
Peabody Essex Museum
Birds need sleep as much as we do, and they have evolved some unique habits to match their intensely energetic lifestyles. Ornithologist and author Roger Pasquier discusses the evolution and benefits of avian sleep, including recent discoveries that some long-distance flyers can even sleep while in flight! Other birds sleep in short bouts of several...
Larcom Theatre
Studio Two is a Boston-based tribute band that has been passionately bringing the iconic music of The Beatles to life since 2012. Specializing in the early Beatles years (1962-1966), the band faithfully recreates the sound, energy, and excitement of their live performances— from their iconic days at The Cavern Club to their groundbreaking American tours....
The Cut
Join us for a top rankin’ night of Bob Marley’s music with The Berklee College of Music Bob Marley Ensemble. The Ensemble, directed by Gloucester’s own professor of piano, Matt Jenson, is an immersion academic experience where students not only play arrangements of Marley's music but they learn about Marley's consciousness-raising, revolutionary life, which was...
Veasey Park
Join us at Veasey Memorial Park for the 6th Annual MAKERS MARKET, Pentucket Arts Foundation's very own all-local, handmade holiday arts, crafts, and vintage clothing fair! You won't want to miss the 38+ vendors, small business owners, and artisans in a charming holiday location. New this year: Wreaths & greenery by the Groveland Garden Club!...
Museum of Old Newbury
Visit the 1808 Cushing House on Saturday, December 6 and Sunday, December 7 from 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to enjoy this National Historic Landmark in all its holiday finery! Guests will enjoy exquisite decorations, festive music by O'Carolan Etc. and the company of friends and neighbors for two days of first floor walk-through tours....
Peabody Essex Museum
Join us for a captivating book talk and discussion with authors Chloe Barcelou and Brandon Batchelder as they share insights from their book Tales of a Not-So-Tiny House, in conversation with Ruthie Dibble, PEM’s Robert N. Shapiro Curator of American Decorative Art. Their tiny house will also be on display in the Brown Street parking...
Larcom Theatre
Step back in time to the vibrant Sunset Strip in the swinging 1960s with Crystal Ship, the ultimate tribute to The Doors. Immerse yourself in the music, magic, and intensity of a live Doors concert as this acclaimed act transports you to that iconic era. Crystal Ship is dedicated to preserving Jim Morrison and The...
Newburyport Art Association
Intro to Spoon Carving with Eric Goodson Sunday, December 7th, 10:00am–4:00pm | Upstairs Hartson Gallery $75 for NAA members / $95 non-members Spoons are central tools in the human experience; they may very well be the first and last tools we use in this life. They also make great projects for beginner carvers, with their...
The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck
Member Showcase is Rocky Neck Art Colony’s final exhibition of the season featuring seven distinctive bodies of work by RNAC members – John Bassett, Michelle Champion, Eser Costanza, Joanne Hurd, Patricia Scialo, Brian Murphy, R. D. Murphy – selected by juror Shana Dumont Garr. This is exhibit is on display at the Cultural Center at...
