North of Boston

Project Parallels
2024-08-01 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | The Cut, 177 Main Street , Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Project Parallels is a Electronic infused Jazz, Trip Hop project of producer, multi-instrumentalist Jesse Ciarmataro (aka Qwill ) and saxophonist, composer John Aruda (Super Honey, Sea Monsters).

Beantown Swing Orchestra
2024-07-31 19:00 - 22:00 | The Cut, 177 Main Street , Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
07/31/24
G.A. Standing 7:00pm doors / 8:00pm show
All Ages $15 student pricing / $25 adult
Youthful energy. Infectious dance beat. Authentic big band sound.
The music of the Swing Era (1935-1946) reached mainstream popularity among young people back in the day, and the 18-piece Beantown Swing Orchestra will show you why. The band trains teen musicians using pre-WWII instruments on performance techniques that made their great-grandparents want to dance as youngsters themselves. These old-school methods are so specialized and unknown by most modern musicians that the result is a “new” and refreshing sound that can be best experienced in certain venues, such as The Cut Live with its dance hall acoustics and vintage vibe. Enjoy the glory and excitement of big band music as people did over 80 years ago!

Beauport Hotel Birdseye Rooftop Evenings Access
2024-07-31 18:00 - 22:00, 2024-07-30 18:00 - 22:00, 2024-07-29 18:00 - 22:00, 2024-07-28 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.

Artist Demonstration: John Caggiano
2024-07-31 16:00 - 18:00 | The Emerson Inn, 1 Cathedral Avenue, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
Come see one of our local artists in his element as he paints and educates the public about his process. Bring a friend and your appetite, as the Parlor Bar will be open to the public. Reservations can be made on RESY.
John Caggiano is a painter who specializes in bright and colorful “impressionistic-realism”. In addition to a brush, he uses a palate knife to bring life to his work. He has had a studio on Bearskin Neck since 1981, and has been featured in local print, as well as television, and radio.
“Painting for me is the bold and dynamic use of color that infuses life into the subject of the painting. Color is the lifeblood of the painting. Nothing stimulates more than its pleasing harmony, whether strongly applied or toned and tranquil.” – John Caggiano
In partnership with Rockport Art Association.

Story-Time & Craft Wednesday
2024-07-31 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

Art Grows Here
2024-07-31 09:00 - 17:00, 2024-07-30 09:00 - 17:00, 2024-07-29 09:00 - 17:00, 2024-07-28 09:00 - 17:00, 2024-07-27 09:00 - 17:00 | Wenham Museum, 132 Main St., Route 1A, Wenham, MA, 01984, United States
TOUR ART GROWS HERE THIS SUMMER!
Tour Dates: Friday, July 26 – Sunday, August 4, 2024
Wenham Museum’s Art Grows Here (AGH) project is a 10-day, map-guided tour of outdoor art created by members of the community throughout the towns of Hamilton and Wenham.
Art Grows Here has been going for well over a decade! We are thrilled to have fifteen participating artists last year. Anyone–groups, individuals, professionals, or amateurs–can create an art installation. It is FREE to participate and FREE to tour! Art Grows Here will close on Sunday, August 4th.
Start your tour at the Wenham Museum and pick up a copy of the tour map. The map will also “go live” on the museum’s website the morning of Friday, July 26th at https://www.wenhammuseum.org/agh/
We’ll see you on the tour!
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR
Parrelli Optical
CALL FOR ARTISTS & HOST SITES
Artists and makers of all abilities are invited to participate in Art Grows Here! To create a piece for Art Grows Here 2024, please complete the form below. Also, if you are interested in hosing an installation at your home or business (even if you’re not creating something yourself), please also sign up here: https://www.wenhammuseum.org/agh/

Tuesday Evening Woodcarving Classes
2024-07-30 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

The Betsi Feathers: Wild West Burlesque
2024-07-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Off Cabot Comedy & Events, 9 Wallis Street, Beverly, MA, 01915, United States
The Betsi Feathers burlesque troupe is turning the Off Cabot into a rootin’ tootin’ saloon! Join us for a night of “Wild West Burlesque”—we’ll be twirling our tassels while you spin your spurs! Feel free to come dressed in your best country western gear and win a prize. Can we get a “yee-haw”?!

19-Piece Compaq Big Band w/ Vocalist Bella Holtz at *FREE* Concert in Stage Fort Park
2024-07-28 18:30 - 20:00 | MA
Halfway into a busy Summer 2024 season, on Sunday July 28th the Compaq Big Band returns to one *THE* best outdoor concert spots anywhere – the Antonio F. Gentile Bandstand Summer Concert Series at Stage Fort Park, overlooking spectacular Gloucester Harbor and the Atlantic Ocean!
The show runs 6:30pm-8:00pm and admission is *FREE* – just bring a blanket and/or lawn chair. The bandstand is located at 24 Hough Avenue and has plenty of free parking. We’ve had magical nights on this stage over the years, with some audiences numbering up to several hundred, and many saving their blanket/chair real estate beginning late-afternoon.
This performance is weather permitting. In the event of rain, the alternate concert date is Wednesday July 31st at the same location and time. If it rains both Sunday and Wednesday, there is no alternate date scheduled.
Fronting the band at this stunning venue will be Bella Holtz, on her second long-term long term stint with us, channelin’ Ella Fitzgerald, Natalie Cole, and more. We’ll also be hittin’ the audience with some of our best instrumental arrangements, too. Think Bill Holman, Sammy Nestico, Chris Walden, plus perhaps another surprise or two
As always, profuse thanks to David L. Benjamin Music, organizer of the @Antonio F. Gentile Bandstand Summer Concert Series, and a tireless supporter of performers from all music genres on Cape Ann and the North Shore.
Check out www.compaqbigband.com. ‘Like’ the band and ‘David L. Benjamin Music’ on Facebook.
As is the case wherever we go, the band will have our professional, state-of-the-art traveling sound system, operated by our very experienced, full-time sound engineer. That means you’ll hear Bella, all the instrumental soloists, and the entire ensemble, clearly. All of this brought together with the band’s passion for production excellence.
Cape Ann is such a cool little corner of Massachusetts. If you can, make at least an afternoon and evening of it. Take in a great beach in Gloucester or nearby Manchester-by-the-Sea or Ipswich. Lots of great choices for libation and sustenance – just to name-drop some favs close to the concert: eat-in-rough lobsta at Woodman’s in Essex, cocktails on the deck of the Beauport Hotel Gloucester right across the harbor from Stage Fort Park, and Tonno in downtown Glosta – plus LOTS more!

She Sings From Her Soul, The Seventies
2024-07-28 15:00 - 17:00, 2024-07-27 20:00 - 22:00 | The Barrage, 11 Low Street, Newbury, MA, 01951, United States
PLEASE NOTE THE VENUE. **IT IS NOT AT THE ACTORS STUDIO.**
Music Director Ella Faria and singers, Lizzy Tauro, Janie Zaniboni, Genesis Toledo, and Arkida Saiwai are back together to provide a rich evening of songs from the Seventies. Brightening up your day, these singers have an energy that’s nothing short of magic. Their inviting melodies draw in the listener, never failing to cause a reaction. They are masterful when they perform together. These vocalists could provide the soundtrack for any emotional high or low.
She Sings From Her Soul is a group of young women from the greater Newburyport and Lawrence areas. All of these young women have had years of vocal training and shared the stage throughout high school in Acting Out Productions located in Newburyport and The Performing Project out of Lawrence. These singers went on to study at some of the most prestigious colleges, universities, and conservatories. Created in 2023, the group has performed six times to sold-out audiences. Expect exciting trios, melodic duets, and inspiring group numbers, along with some of the most well-loved iconic songs sung by individual performers. It will be a night you will talk about for a long time.

Visit the Museum of Old Newbury!
2024-07-28 11:00 - 17:00, 2024-07-27 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

The Rock and Roll Playhouse plays
2024-07-28 11:00 - 14:00 | The Cut, 177 Main Street , Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
07/28/24
G.A. Standing 11:00am doors / 12:00pm show
All Ages, $17 ADV/$20 DOS (children under 1 free)
The Rock and Roll Playhouse, a family concert series hosted at historic music venues across the country, allows kids to “move, play and sing while listening to works from the classic-rock canon” (NY Times). Performing songs created by the most iconic musicians in rock history, The Rock and Roll Playhouse band offers its core audience of families with children age ten and under games, movement, stories and an opportunity to rock out in an effort to educate children and explore their creativity. The Rock and Roll Playhouse is an early and often first introduction to a child’s lifelong journey with live music and rock and roll. This children’s concert is not associated with or endorsed by the artist. See you at the show!
This concert for kids and families shares the music of the artist named above with a new generation of music lovers, but is not associated with or endorsed by the artist. All children must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver.
The Rock and Roll Playhouse knows that little ears are sensitive, so we turn down the volume at our shows. However, all kids experience music differently and you may find that your child is more comfortable wearing hearing protection earmuffs, such as Baby Banz, which are available for purchase here.
By attending this event, I consent to my image (with or without my voice) being included in photographs and/or film and videotape of the event, and give the venue, The Rock and Roll Playhouse and their respective licensees and assigns the absolute and irrevocable right and permission to use and publish such content in any and all media, whether now known or hereafter developed.

DJ Cklokwīze at The Cut
2024-07-27 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.

Butcher, Baglio, & Estes
2024-07-27 20:00 - 22:00 | Firehouse Center for the Arts, 1 Market Square, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
Jon Butcher, Sal Baglio & Allen Estes. Three veteran musicians and familiar names from the Boston music scene. Their debut album, GYPSY CARAVAN is 11 new electric and acoustic stories steeped in the blues and Americana.
“We’re blue collar guys from working class families. We grew up on the sound of rock radio and the promise of an electric guitar. “
GYPSY CARAVAN covers a lot of ground, just as CS&N’s debut album did back in the day. The album is the product of three long time friends who came together on a travelogue of blues, roots and more. And it rocks!”
Yes it does.

She Sings From Her Soul, The Seventies
2024-07-27 20:00 - 21:30 | The Barrage, 11 Low Street, Newbury, MA, 01951, United States
Music Director Ella Faria and singers, Lizzy Tauro, Janie Zaniboni, Genesis Toledo, and Arkida Saiwai are back together to provide a rich evening of songs from the Seventies. Brightening up your day, these singers have an energy that’s nothing short of magic. Their inviting melodies draw in the listener, never failing to cause a reaction. They are masterful when they perform together. These vocalists could provide the soundtrack for any emotional high or low.
All of these young women have had years of vocal training and shared the stage throughout high school in Acting Out Productions located in Newburyport and The Performing Project out of Lawrence. These singers went on to study at some of the most prestigious colleges, universities, and conservatories. Created in 2023, the group has performed six times to sold-out audiences. Expect exciting trios, melodic duets, and inspiring group numbers, along with some of the most well-loved iconic songs sung by individual performers. It will be a night you will talk about for a long time.

Tab Benoit & Anders Osborne with Special Guest Mike Zito
2024-07-27 20:00 | The Cabot, 286 Cabot Street, Beverly, CA, 01915, United States
TAB BENOIT
One of the most impressive guitarists to emerge from the rich Bayous of Southern Louisiana in recent years, Tab Benoit’s guitar tone can be recognized before his Otis-Redding-ish voice resonates from the speakers. He doesn’t rely on any effects and his set up is simple. It consists of a guitar, cord, and Category 5 Amplifier. The effects that you hear come from his fingers.
ANDERS OSBORNE
Between the potency of his richly detailed songwriting, his intensely emotional, soulful vocals and his piercing, expert guitar work, New Orleans’ Anders Osborne is a true musical treasure. He is among the most original and visionary musicians writing and performing today. Guitar Player calls him “the poet laureate of Louisiana’s fertile roots music scene.” New Orleans’ Gambit Weekly has honored Osborne as the Entertainer Of The Year. OffBeat named him the Crescent City’s Best Guitarist for the third year in a row, and the Best Songwriter for the second straight year. Osborne also won Song Of The Year for his composition, Louisiana Gold.

Beauport Hotel Sunset Sessions at Birdseye Rooftop
2024-07-27 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.

A Two Night Stand With Captain Jack And The Strangers: Saturday
2024-07-27 19:00 - 22:00 | The Cut, 177 Main Street , Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Partial seating and G.A. Standing 7:00pm doors / 8:00pm show
21+, Positive I.D. Required $26-32
Captain Jack and the Strangers “A Tribute To Billy Joel” performs with a swagger and fervor that conquers every stage, honoring the Piano Man and his great American songbook and igniting pure musical joy.
The bands front man Captain Jack Favazza has a smooth and bold voice that channels Billy’s very essence. The 24-year-old piano phenom exudes the charm and charisma of Joel while captivating audiences both young and old. His dynamic presence commands the spotlight’s gleam, as he croons these classic songs making a river of dreams come true.
The Strangers are Jack’s talented crew who craft a symphony of sound behind him with expert musicianship and great chemistry, their skills are truly polished. On saxophone, keyboard, harmonica and percussion Michael Lindberg colors the sound of the band with emotion and smooth soulful strokes of genius. Lead guitarist Mark Pelosi rips with passion, capturing rock ‘n’ roll lighting in a bottle, his riffs ignite the crowd with every tasteful lick. Rhythm guitarist Jim Frontiero seamlessly switches between silky acoustic guitar strumming & gritty electric rhythms without missing a beat. The bassist Michael Parsons grooves steady and true, an anchor for the music, keeping the melodies in view with each thumping note, he sets a thick foundation for every era of the Billy Joel songbook from 70’s through the 80’s and into the 90’s. The heartbeat of the Strangers is drummer Steve Russo commanding the beat he is a driving force, relentlessly unleashing rhythmic heat with precision and power, creating an infectious groove that carries the crowd along, the pulse of this band is strong. The Strangers also supply harmonious backing vocals that perfectly season the whole wonderful mix with musical bliss.

Event: Hang Out on the Closing Weekend of Bats!
2024-07-27 10:30 - 15:00 | Peabody Essex Museum, East India Square, 161 Essex Street, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
Know before you go
In-person event
Location: Main Atrium and Bats! exhibition gallery
Included with admission
Come join us for the grand finale of Bats! For the exhibition’s closing weekend, enjoy live art demonstrations and hands-on activities. Bring your bat questions for our exhibition veterinarian and bid farewell to our beloved colony of bat ambassadors!
Origami Demonstration: Michael LaFosse
10:30 am, 11:30 am, 12:30 pm and 1:30 pm | Main Atrium
Witness the magic of paper folding with this origami virtuoso whose work is featured in the exhibition.
Meet the Artists: Michael LaFosse and Richard Alexander
11 am–3 pm | Bats! exhibition gallery
Meet the origami artists and ask them your questions!
Live Bat Chat With Exhibition Curator Jane Winchell and Veterinarian Alex Becket
11 am, 12 pm and 1 pm | Bats! exhibition gallery
Ask two experts about their favorite parts of caring for PEM’s visiting Egyptian fruit bat colony.
Interactive Activity Cart: Bats, Real and Imagined
11:30 am–1:30 pm | Bats! exhibition gallery
Stop by to explore some bat-related objects hands-on and examine bat poop under a microscope!
Drop-in Art Making: Bat Mobiles
11 am-3 pm | Create Space Studios
There are more than 1,400 bat species in the world, including around 45 in the United States alone. Get inspired by the wide variety of bats’ shapes and facial features and make your own flying mobile!

Being Petty - THE Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Experience
2024-07-26 20:00 - 22:00 | Firehouse Center for the Arts, 1 Market Square, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
What would it be like if Tom Petty was still with us, performing with the Heartbreakers to this day?
Now the fantasy comes to life, with Being Petty – the Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Experience.
In early 2021, Bruce Hilton and Larry Ladrie embarked on a mission to create the ultimate Tom Petty tribute band, dedicated to sharing all the excitement and emotion of a live performance from the original band. The result is an assemblage of massively talented musicians/performers with a passion for the music, and the skills to pull it off.
After their FIRST PERFORMANCE, they were invited to participate in the Legends Tribute show at the 8,000 seat Bank of NH Pavilion alongside some of the best tribute bands in the country.
Being Petty is more than just the average cover or tribute band. Audiences are awestruck by the flawless recreation of the look (accurate wardrobe, wigs and accessories), sound (authentic guitars, amps and drums) and feel of the original band. The live show now includes multimedia for a truly huge concert experience.
The Being Petty song list covers all phases of Tom Petty’s incredible musical legacy, including all of the hit songs from the 1970’s through the 2010s, plus some surprise “deep cuts” for the true fans!
At every show, during every song, Being Petty is committed to respecting the fans, and honoring the musical and cultural legacy of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.

JANE MONHEIT
2024-07-26 20:00 - 21:00 | Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
“a voice of phenomenal beauty”
–The New York Times
A vocalist with remarkable virtuosity and innate interpretative skills, Jane Monheit puts her own unique touch on beloved jazz standards, classic torch songs and contemporary pop. The two-time Grammy nominee and runner up of the prestigious Thelonious Monk Vocal Competition will be touring in support of her most recent release of American Songbook and jazz standards, 2021’s Come What May.
Monheit grew up on Long Island amongst a family of musicians. She made her professional singing debut while still in high school before enrolling in the Manhattan School of Music. During this time, Monheit was thrust into the public eye with a 2nd place finish at the highly prestigious Thelonious Monk Jazz Institute’s vocal competition.
Two years later, at the age of 22, she released her debut record Never Never Land that boasted appearances from jazz legends like Kenny Barron, Ron Carter, Bucky Pizzarelli and others. Her follow-up, 2001’s Come Dream with Me, debuted at number 1 on the Billboard jazz charts. She has since released nine more records, including 2013’s critically-acclaimed The Heart of the Matter, and her most recent, 2021’s Come What May. She has also appeared on the albums of many other artists over the years, including Terence Blanchard, Tom Harrell, Freddy Cole, Mark O’Connor, David Benoit, and Ivan Lins. Monheit has been nominated for two Grammy’s and has toured the world’s finest jazz halls with her trio.
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.
