Gloucester City Hall
Join the Cape Ann Museum at Gloucester City Hall to celebrate Juneteenth, the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. 9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Flag raising with comments from city officials and CAM staff outside City Hall. 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Community reading of Frederick Douglass’s What...
Gloucester City Hall
Juneteenth, the oldest nationally recognized commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States, offers a powerful opportunity for reflection, education, and collective remembrance. This year, the Cape Ann Museum, in close partnership with the City of Gloucester, presents a program honoring the legacy of freedom and the ongoing pursuit of equity and justice—both...
Hammond Castle Museum
From stick figure doodlers to first-rate talents, join us for a seaside, Plein Air sketch class with Sue Wheeler of Arts Abound in Magnolia. All skill levels are welcome! The three-class series offers a 30-minute beginner sketch lesson with an hour and a half of independent sketching time. All you need to bring is a...
Shalin Liu Performance Center
Principal Clarinetist of the New York Philharmonic, Anthony McGill will share insights into performing as part of an orchestra, among other topics of the classical music scene.
Peabody Essex Museum
Join us to celebrate and reflect on the meaning of Juneteenth through art making. Learn about the symbolism behind the Juneteenth flag and make your own freedom flag. Salem residents and youth under age 16 always receive free admission!
Beauport Hotel Gloucester
Enjoy the weekend in style at Sunset Sessions. An evening of vibrant energy, coastal glamour, and unforgettable harbor front views at Beauport Hotel’s Birdseye Rooftop. Join us during our 10th year by the sea, every Friday and Saturday evening for a lively celebration featuring DJ entertainment from The 617 Event Group. Dance as the sun...
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...
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,...
Shalin Liu Performance Center
A Far Cry joins Anthony McGill, Principal Clarinet of the New York Philharmonic, for a performance of Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto, pairing McGill’s trademark brilliance with the ensemble’s adventurous, collaborative spirit in a program of elegance, vitality, and shared musical purpose. “McGill has a silken tone, but he possesses the admirable ability to vary it, moving...
Larcom Theatre
Disciple of the Garden – The Legacy of Chris Cornell is a heartfelt tribute celebrating the music and legacy of the legendary Chris Cornell. D.O.G. channels the raw power and emotional depth of Cornell's iconic music catalog, performing hits from Soundgarden, Audioslave, Temple of the Dog, and his solo career along with select deep cuts....
The Cut
Dead to the Core is Sam Bouve (Bass), Sean Galbraith (Guitar), John Spurr (Drums), Phil Todisco (Guitar), and Scotty King (Keys). This collective of North Shore original artists, songwriters, and producers came together in 2020 to honor the timeless catalog of the Grateful Dead with a fresh and innovative approach. Dead to the Core celebrates...
Stage Fort Park
History will once again come alive on the shores of Gloucester next summer, as the organizers who hosted the successful Battle of Bunker Hill 250 reenactment come together to commemorate the lesser-known Battle of Gloucester, an early naval skirmish during the Revolutionary War that led directly to the creation of the U.S. Navy. The commemorative...
