North of Boston

Carbonaro: Lies on Stage
2024-09-12 19:00 (America/New_York) | The Cabot, 286 Cabot Street, Beverly, CA, 01915, United States
From his hit television series “The Carbonaro Effect” on truTV, America’s favorite Trickster is thrilling audiences across the country with CARBONARO: LIES ON STAGE, conjuring up a concoction of unbelievable magic, hysterical offbeat shenanigans, and wonder for all ages. We’d say you have to see it to believe it, but you won’t believe a thing when you’re in the presence of Michael Carbonaro!

MAGMA Fundraiser Performance
2024-09-12 18:30 - 22:00 | The Cut, 177 Main Street , Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
09/12/2024
GA Seating and G.A Standing 6:30p doors / 7:00p show
18+ under 18 must be accompanied by a parent $20
Come celebrate MAGMA on September 12 with a special fundraiser performance, featuring work performed by students in the adult dance program.
Choreography by Sarah Slifer Swift, Carey McKinley, Dawn Pratson, Sophia Dunzelman, Laura Dow, and Myles Kercher.
Proceeds go to supporting performing artists presenting work at MAGMA, and need-based scholarships for youth dance classes.

Visit the Museum of Old Newbury!
2024-09-12 11:00 - 17:00, 2024-09-08 11:00 - 17:00, 2024-09-07 11:00 - 17:00, 2024-09-06 11:00 - 17:00, 2024-09-05 11:00 - 17:00, 2024-09-01 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

YES: Epics, Classics & More
2024-09-11 20:00 | The Cabot, 286 Cabot Street, Beverly, CA, 01915, United States
FEATURING JON ANDERSON AND THE BAND GEEKS
Following the overwhelming success of their 2023 tour, JON ANDERSON and THE BAND GEEKS announce the “YES Epics, Classics, and More” tour. Like the 2023 tour, the set list will contain numerous YES songs from all stages of the band’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame career that feature Jon as their lead vocalist and songwriter. The tour also promises the introduction of new material created by Jon and The Band Geeks.
Jon and the Band Geeks are currently putting the finishing touches on a brand new nine track CD set for release in late summer with a first single and video targeted for release in late June.
BAND:
Richie Castellano – Bass
Andy Ascolese – Drums
Christopher Clark- Keyboards
Andy Graziano – Guitar
Robert Kipp – Keyboards, Guitar

YellowHouse Blues Band
2024-09-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Firehouse Center for the Arts, 1 Market Square, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
The YellowHouse Blues Band is a 9-piece, high energy band with horns and multiple vocalists. They’re known for putting their own take on popular songs and playing benefit concerts for causes we believe in, selling out venues all over New England.
Rooted in their love of the blues, they bring a fresh, fun approach to a variety of songs, from classics to the modern day. Their extensive song list encompasses material from Blues legends like Howlin’ Wolf and BB King, to Motown stars like Aretha Franklin and Stevie Wonder, and to modern day artists such as Eric Gales, Tedeschi Trucks Band and Gary Clark, Jr.
For their fundraising efforts, they focus on organizations that serve at-risk youth, and support access to music education. To date, they’ve raised over $150,000 for non-profits in our community.

Bluegrass Vocal Workshop
2024-09-11 19:00 - 20:30 | Manship Artists Residency, P.O. Box 7071, Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Bluegrass vocal workshop: warmups, techniques, harmony and joy. Learn vocal techniques and sing with the Five Cent Fireballs, the all female alt-Bluegrass sensation out of Charlottesville, Virginia.

Story-Time & Craft Wednesday
2024-09-11 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-09-04 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

Bluegrass Instrumental Workshop
2024-09-09 19:00 - 20:30 | Manship Artists Residency, P.O. Box 7071, Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Bluegrass instrumental workshop – bring your guitar banjo, mando or fiddle and learn tips, tricks and tunes with the Fireballs. The Five Cent Fireballs are a female alt-Bluegrass group out of Charlottesville, Virginia. The Fireballs will be in residency at Manship Artists Residence September 7-14th, composing, teaching and performing. All levels welcome to the workshop.

Open Door Fashion Show
2024-09-08 18:30 - 20:30 | The Cut, 177 Main Street , Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
IT’S HUNGER ACTION MONTH (SEPTEMBER)! IT’S FASHION WEEK!
IT’S TIME TO HELP CONNECT OUR NEIGHBORS TO GOOD, HEALTHY FOOD.
Recognize Hunger Action Month at the Second Glance, Thrift Store of The Open Door, Fashion Show on Sunday Sept. 8. Doors open at 6:30pm. Show starts at 7:00pm.
Funds raised will support local hunger-relief programs of The Open Door.
In 2023, The Open Door distributed 1.98 MILLION pounds of food (1.65 MILLION meals) to 9,836 people (4,952 households), and along with supporting our hunger-relief programs, Second Glance kept more than 193,000 POUNDS of goods out of the landfill.
Thank you! Learn more at FOODPANTRY.org
BUY TICKETS: HTTPS://FOODPANTRY.ORG/THE-GLANCE/FASHION-SHOW/

The Suitcase Junket
2024-09-07 20:00 - 22:00 | Firehouse Center for the Arts, 1 Market Square, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
The Suitcase Junket is multi instrumentalist Matthew Lorenz. Solitary on stage and on the road, his mind is crowded with characters, narratives, voices, imagery, sounds as wide and varied as mountain throat singers and roadhouse juke boxes, plus newsreels of the planet’s destruction and salvage. With his 2020 release, The End is New, Lorenz’s grand vision for the song overrides the how of it.

"Of Quarries and Dories" with Singer Michael O'Leary
2024-09-07 17:30 - 20:00 | Pigeon Cove Circle, Rockport, MA
Gloucester singer Michael O’Leary, who describes himself as a “singer, song-searcher, and tunesmith,” has been delving into the history of the quarries and dory fishing on Cape Ann and will treat us to songs based on a variety of poems by and about quarry workers and fishermen, set to original music.
The evening includes a buffet dinner and silent auction featuring items relating to Cape Ann’s history and culture.
Registration deadline: August 31

Opening Reception — Intimate Infinites: Deborah Barlow & Mary Bucci McCoy
2024-09-07 16:00 - 18:00 | MA
Opening reception for “Intimate Infinities” at the Jane Deering Gallery, an exhibition that delves into transcendence through the lens of contemporary art. This exhibition juxtaposes the radiant minimalism of Mary Bucci McCoy with the intricately layered compositions of Deborah Barlow. Together these artists navigate the delicate boundary between the material and the ethereal, offering a timely and thought-provoking exploration of the sublime. The Jane Deering Gallery, located at 19 Pleasant Street in Gloucester, is adjacent to the Cape Ann Museum. The gallery is open Friday and Saturday from 1–5 PM, Sunday from 1–4 PM, and by appointment.

Intro To Improv
2024-09-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Off Cabot Comedy & Events, 9 Wallis Street, Beverly, MA, 01915, United States
Have you ever wanted to take an improv class but you didn’t know where to begin ? This is a great place to start. In this class you will learn the fundamentals of Improv Comedy. It has many benefits and has been known to help with stress and mental health. Improv can improve the way you communicate and make you a more confident person. Improv Comedy is about Community and connection so who knows you might just make a new friend or 10 along the way. Come have fun and find your funny !!!
In Intro to Improv you will :
Learn what Yes, And is all about… the backbone of Improv Comedy
Participate in fun team building and skill building warm up games
Learn and perform short form games that are similar to what you have seen on whose line is it anyway !?
Perform structured scene work
Learn how to be on stage and Perform a class show @Off Cabot at the end !!!!

Carmen Lynch
2024-09-06 20:00 - 22:00 | Off Cabot Comedy & Events, 9 Wallis Street, Beverly, MA, 01915, United States
Carmen Lynch has two new comedy specials currently streaming: one in English on Mark Normand’s YouTube channel titled Queef Week and one in Spanish called Carmen Lynch en Español. Carmen also has a Dry Bar special called Awkwardly Hot and a multitude of late night TV appearances including The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, The Late Show with David Letterman and Conan.
She has also appeared on Inside Amy Schumer, That Damn Michael Che, Life & Beth and the documentary Hysterical (produced by Jessica Kirson.) Carmen can be found on all social media @carmencomedian.

NATURALLY 7
2024-09-06 20:00 - 21:00 | Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
The hills are alive with the sound of … NATURALLY 7! Yes, the boys are going to the movies to produce some of the greatest movie music ever in their own amazing style. Back by popular demand, a cappella sensation Naturally 7 has catapulted the genre well into the 21st century by reinventing it with their distinct style of “vocal play.”
Stunning! Sensational! Fantastic!—those are just a few of the reactions when someone experiences NATURALLY 7 for the first time. It’s a universal language because that same reaction has erupted throughout Europe, the USA, Asia, Australia and just about everywhere around this music-loving planet.
It would be easy to say that they are the unsung heroes of music but that would be totally wrong because NATURALLY 7 are not ‘unsung’ and they certainly can sing – plus some! They not only provide the voices of song but they provide the sound of the instruments as well! Yes, they brilliantly create their own backing band without any real instruments at all, and guess what? The sound they create is Stunning! Sensational! Fantastic! Really? Oh yes! That’s why NATURALLY 7 has toured in support of Michael Bublé so many times as well as being personally requested to work with global stars like Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, Lionel Ritchie, Quincy Jones, Coldplay and numerous other greats. What makes them so special? Why are they in such demand and constantly being asked on guest on major TV shows all over the world? It’s partly because of who they are, but mostly, it’s because of what they do. They are an a cappella group plus some! Perhaps we should ask founder, musical director arranger, baritone and pretty talented rapper Roger Thomas to introduce us properly to the magnificent NATURALLY 7.
“It really began when my brother Warren and I moved to New York from Manchester—yes, we were two English kids. Our dad had a gospel group which had continually been touring Britain before we moved to the States and so, as you can imagine, we were brought up in a musical family and also a musical family that performed. “Well we grew up properly in the Bronx and then in Queens and just about anyone who was anyone in music appeared in New York so we were there taking it all on board and loving Hip Hop which was in its early days then. So our influences were Dad, the stars of the day, music and the thrill of performance. We have had some great stepping stones on this journey. We have had many great music stars come to see us – that is very flattering and they come up to speak to you afterwards and you feel like asking for their autograph. We are both a visual and an audio act and at first I thought we would never be suitable for radio but I was wrong and we are often asked to do appear on radio shows and we love it. It is so very different.”
“I am often asked what we do and how we do it. Well, what we do is sing, but at the same time, we each impersonate musical instruments and create a wall of sound without anyone playing anything. We are also very visual. We don’t just stand like a choir but use the stage and bump into each other now and then!”
“We have had quite a few albums released and another one being worked on, which is a departure for us, but we are looking forward to it. That is one of the keys to us keeping so fresh—we are always looking at new challenges, new numbers, new places. It keeps the journey still exciting for us and hopefully that infects everyone who comes to see us. We love what we do and we love audiences becoming part of the show. We even enjoy the travelling and whether it is Europe, Australia, Asia, the US or anywhere else, we also leave wishing to come back as soon as possible. Music is such great therapy, it embodies love, fun and a vibrancy that sweeps away problems and brings people together to celebrate the gift of life.”
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.

BACK TO BLACK LIVE
2024-09-06 19:00 - 22:00 | The Cut, 177 Main Street , Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
09/06/24
Reserved Rails and G.A. Standing 7:00pm doors / 8:00pm show
21+, Positive I.D. Required $30-40
Vocalist, Megan Wolffe takes audiences through a tour-de-force of Winehouse’s 5x Grammy-Award winning album “Back to Black”, along with songs from the album “Frank” and of course fan favorite, “Valerie”! Her tribute BACK TO BLACK LIVE, featuring some of Boston’s greatest players, was formed in 2018 and has continued to play to SOLD OUT crowds throughout the North East. Wolffe is thrilled to bring the act back home to Gloucester’s The Cut LIVE for the very first time. Wolffe’s renditions of “Rehab”, “Back to Black”, “Love is a Losing Game”, “You Know I’m No Good”, and “Tears Dry On Their Own” have audiences singing and swinging in celebration of all things Winehouse.
Amy challenged the industry and mastered the art of cross-genre vocals with her eclectic mix of Soul, Jazz, and Rhythm & Blues. Amy’s musical legacy has touched the lives of millions and is brought together in this ALL-STAR live tribute to the legendary performer.
Whether you’re a die-hard fan or simply appreciate great music, this event promises to be a memorable experience. Gather your friends and come ready to groove to the infectious rhythms and powerful vocals that made Amy Winehouse a true icon.
FEATURING:
Megan Wolffe – Lead Vocals
Renee Dupuis – Backing Vocals
Jeff Buckridge – Guitar
Sam Gilman – Keys
Pete Maclean – Drums
Matt Giannaros – Bass
Dave Szbeda – Trumpet
Melanie Howell-Brooks – Baritone Sax

Quarry Stories
2024-09-06 19:00 - 20:00 | Pigeon Cove Circle, Rockport, MA
Join lovers of Cape Ann’s unique landscape for an entertaining evening of “Quarry Stories” brought to life by ten exceptional presenters, who will share recollections of the vivid scenery, hard lives, daily adventures, and creative spirit of a bygone era, defined by granite and the sea.
Martha Fox, Rosalie Hughes, Monica Lawton, Chris Leahy, Peter Littlefield, Theo MacGregor, Susanna Natti, Gerard Roy, and George Sibley will look back, through readings from a variety of sources, on the profound impact of the granite-quarry industry on lives and landscapes at the tip of Cape Ann.
The evening will conclude with a talk and slideshow by local historian Leslie Bartlett, “Cape Ann Women in the Quarries.”
Advance registration required.

Wooden Spoon Carving Workshop
2024-09-06 09:00 - 17:00 | Calvo Studio, 235 East Main St, Gloucester, 01930, United States
Here is a wonderful opportunity for you to get a basic understanding of wooden spoon carving. This is a fun class to learn how to carve a spoon that you will be able to take home and use that night. We will discuss all the varied tools and techniques. We will talk about all the different woods that you can use as well as the steps to design a spoon. This class includes your tools for use with a small fee for your materials. All you need to do is show up with your enthusiasm and have a fun time. You will be surprised with what you create and everyone has a great time!
For more information:
Call: (978) 283-0231
Email: david@calvostudio.com
Website: www.davidcalvo.com

Cruise Control
2024-09-05 20:00 - 22:30 | The Cut, 177 Main Street , Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Cruise Control plays spacey funk music with covers and originals

The Day Players
2024-09-05 19:30 - 21:30 | Off Cabot Comedy & Events, 9 Wallis Street, Beverly, MA, 01915, United States
Come witness the leading men of NBC’s Days of our Lives and ABC’s General Hospital blow you away with musicality spanning the decades. Wally Kurth, Eric Martsolf, Brandon Barash, and Carson Boatman have joined musical forces to form THE DAY PLAYERS-an unprecedented 90 minute acoustic act, encompassing rich harmonies, engaging storytelling, and a guaranteed unforgettable night out. From your screen to the stage, don’t miss your chance to get up close and personal with these soap stars.

In Bloom Listening Series with Kimaya Diggs, Joe Wilkins, and Conor Hennessy
2024-09-05 19:00 - 22:00 | The Cut, 177 Main Street , Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
The In Bloom Listening Series is an intimate listening experience with incredible local talent. On the bill for September 5th we have Kimaya Diggs, Joe Wilkins, and Connor Hennessey.
Kimaya Diggs
Kimaya Diggs is an emerging artist and songwriter from Western Massachusetts. Her new album “Quincy” explores Diggs’ unique style of Soul, Folk, and R&B. Diggs was nominated in the “Best New Artist” and “Album of the Year” categories at the 2023 New England Music Awards and was recently honored as one of 10 artists of color making a difference in the Boston area by WBUR. She has opened for the likes of Trombone Shorty, Lizzie No, Tank and The Bangas, and has toured with Heather Maloney. The Boston Globe calls her “Expressive, smooth vocals…she’s kind of an unstoppable force.”
https://www.kimayadiggs.com/
Joe Wilkins
Joe Wilkins is a Cape Ann based singer/songwriter and multi instrumentalist. Joe writes songs about real life, often with stories about real people, as well as situations we can all relate to and places we’ve all been. His lyrics are universally accessible, and create a sense of really being present in the narrative of the song. With skillfully interwoven imagery of past and present, Joe’s songs blend Americana roots with a modern folk, and at times, pop sensibility.

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Conor Hennessy
I have tried not writing songs – it never ends well. It is the only thing I like doing and sort of have a knack for. I try to get better every day. I have lived in Massachusetts my whole life, and enjoy the characters and going-on’s around me. I love turning them into stories. Sometimes I don’t even have to exaggerate much. I have a friend I who’s advice I take seriously, and she said I should have a bio. I don’t really know what else to put here except life is too short to get to work on time, and time is too precious to lose.
https://www.conorryanhennessy.com/

Beauport Hotel Birdseye Rooftop End of Summer Celebration!
2024-09-01 19:00 - 22:00 | Beauport Hotel Gloucester, 55 Commercial Street, Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Join us on our Birdseye Rooftop for our End of Summer Celebration with live coastal acoustic music brought to you by Mike Francis of Soul Rebel Project, hand crafted cocktails and unbeatable sunset views overlooking the Harbor and Downtown Gloucester with our Rooftop Evening Pass starting at 7PM. 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.
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General Admission starts at $30 and does not include food and beverage.
Passes are non-refundable. Passes 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.

TUBA SKINNY
2024-09-01 16:00 - 20:00 | Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
The pride of New Orleans’ vibrant and fertile trad jazz scene, Tuba Skinny returns to Rockport for two shows! The beloved Crescent City collective started out over a decade ago as show-stopping French Quarter street buskers and have since turned into one of New Orleans’ greatest musical ambassadors, touring the world with their delicious, spirited takes on Depression-era blues, spirituals, ragtime and traditional jazz. They’re touring in support of their joyful new release, Hot Town.
“masterful and exuberant”- OffBeat Magazine
Officially forming in in 2009, Tuba Skinny has steadily evolved from a loose collection of street musicians into an ensemble dedicated to bringing the traditional New Orleans sound to audiences around the world. Before becoming Tuba Skinny, the core of the band played in an assortment of bands on the streets of the French Quarter in the years following Hurricane Katrina. Those bands, the folkie punk Dean Man Street Orchestra (which included singer-songwriter Alynda Segarra of the acclaimed Hurray for the Riff Raff) and Loose Marbles both had an enormous effect on the musical culture of New Orleans, particularly its burgeoning revivalist jazz scene. From the start, Tuba Skinny’s home was on Royal Street in the French Quarter, drawing huge crowds for their jubilant hipster take on trad jazz. They soon began touring the country and then even Europe, playing in clubs and busking around city centers.
Drawing on a wide range of musical influences, their sound evokes the rich musical heritage of their New Orleans home. The band has gained a loyal following through their distinctive sound, their commitment to reviving long-lost songs, and their barnstorming live performances. They’ve released 12 full-length records, the most recent ones being 2019’s Some Kinda Skake, 2020’s Quarantine Album: Unreleased B-sides, Magnolia Stroll, and the just released Hot Town.
WINDOW NOTICE: Due to the volume level of certain concerts, the curtain may be closed over the window for acoustical purposes. All efforts will be made to keep the view available prior to the concert.
Happens on the following Dates:
Sep 1, 2024, 4:00pm to 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Sep 1, 2024, 7:00pm to 8:00pm Timezone: EDT

80's Prom with Neon Wave
2024-08-31 20:00 - 23:30 | The Cut, 177 Main Street , Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
08/31/24
Reserved Rails and G.A. Standing 8:00pm doors / 8:30pm show
21+, Positive I.D. Required $25-35
Neon Wave Band is New England’s number one 80’s New Wave Tribute Band. The band dresses and sounds just like the popular 80’s New Wave artists from top MTV videos. Wear your best 80’s outfit or neon colors and get ready for a surprise during “Sunglasses at Night” that will have you glowing! Create new memories to unforgettable songs as you’re taken back to your favorite decade. Neon Wave brings an electrifying experience filled with high energy talent and songs that you can dance to all night long!
Check them out at neonwaveband.com
