North of Boston

Author Talk with Sebastian Junger @ Gloucester's City Hall
2024-05-23 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Gloucester City Hall, 9 Dale Ave, Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
We’re thrilled to host an Author Talk with Sebastian Junger at Gloucester City Hall on May 23rd from 6-8pm! Join us for an evening with the renowned, Gloucester-favorite author as he shares insights into his latest work In My Time of Dying. We will have books available for sale at the event and time for book signing. This in-person event promises to be a memorable experience for all book lovers. Mark your calendars and we’ll see you there! The event is free but registration is requested.

THE NET WORKS: a multi-sensory installation built upon the narrative of Gloucester’s fishing community
2024-05-23 16:30 - 19:30, 2024-05-19 16:30 - 19:30, 2024-05-18 16:30 - 19:30, 2024-05-17 16:30 - 19:30, 2024-05-16 16:30 - 19:30 | 52 Commercial Street, 52 Commercial Street, Gloucester, 01930, United States
The Net Works is a multi-sensory installation built upon the narrative of Gloucester’s fishing community. The net serves as a literal and metaphorical symbol in an immersive exhibit that includes scents, sounds, and tactile experiences, where visitors, like fish, move through a passage of netting. It evolved during the pandemic and artist Erika Senft Miller’s consequent virtual residency with the Manship Artists Residency in 2020. Many local organizations and community members have collaborated on this endeavor.
Reservations required, reserve your free tickets here.

Rainbow Slime
2024-05-23 13:00 - 14:00 | The Good Witch of Salem, 2 North St, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
Rainbow Slime – June 1, 2024
Workshop Time: 1:00PM – 2:00PM
Location: The Good Witch of Salem @ 2 North Street, Salem MA 01970
Hosted By: Apprentice Witches
Children will mix, mash, drop, and stir their very own rainbow slime. Students will get to take home their slime. Our magical employees will guide children in creating their own slime creations.
This workshop is limited to 8 children, pre-registration is required.
All ages are welcome! Children age three (3) and up may be dropped off with a signed Consent Form. Any child under the age of three must have an adult alongside participating. We thank you for encouraging your child to take part in magical play!
Due to space constraints, please refrain from bringing in strollers and wagons. Ticket purchase only admits one (1) participating child and one (1) supervising adult.
Please note: Ticket purchases are non-refundable.

2, 3, 5 or 7 Day Bare Bones Woodcarving Workshop
2024-05-23 09:00 - 17:00, 2024-05-22 09:00 - 17:00, 2024-05-21 09:00 - 17:00, 2024-05-20 09:00 - 17:00, 2024-05-19 09:00 - 17:00, 2024-05-18 09:00 - 17:00 | Calvo Studio, 235 East Main St, Gloucester, 01930, United States
This is an intensive Bare-Bones Workshop that will give the beginner enthusiast a solid foundation in woodcarving. No matter what your carving style preference is, you need to know these fundamentals of carving technique and you need to know them well.
This workshop takes place from May 18th-May 24th and runs from 9:00am-5:00pm each day.
2 Day: May 18th-May 19th
3 Day: May 18th-May 20th
5 Day: May 18th-May 22nd
7 Day: May 18th-May 24th
Calvo Studio also offers a variety of Wood Carving Classes, Dovetailed Box Making Workshops, Sign Carving Workshops, Bowl Carving Workshops, Blacksmithing Workshops to make Wood Carving Tools, and Tuesday Evening Carving Classes.
Head over to my website or give me a call for more info!
Website: www.davidcalvo.com
Phone #: (978) 283-0231

Session Americana
2024-05-19 19:00 - 23:30 | The Cut, 177 Main Street , Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
5/19/24
21+, Positive. I.D. Required. 7:00pm Doors / 8:00pm Show
Late one Sunday night in October 2003, Session Americana had its first jam around a table in the back of Toad in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Looking back, the group has had a natural, almost inevitable evolution from a loose bunch of friends sitting around swapping songs in a bar, to a hot-ticket weekly residency, to a touring collective. Along the way, the band has made nine records (so far), played clubs and festivals across the U.S. and Europe, and developed deep collaborative bonds with a wide community of musicians. Session Americana’s diligent avoidance of music business “shoulds” has led the band down a quirky and joyful path through the music world. The result is evident in the musical prowess the players and singers bring to every show. Swapping instruments, trading off lead vocals and sharing songwriting credits, Session Americana is constantly exploring new collaborations and touring like a band out of time, always searching for a welcoming and homey venue, a long lunch with old friends, and a good glass of wine.

Dina Martina: Sub-Standards
2024-05-19 19:00 - 22:00 | MA
ART R EVENTS WELCOMES, DINA MARTINA!
Don’t run, WALK! Mark your calendars for Sunday, May 19th, when the unwittingly hilarious Dina Martina will be descending upon Salem with DINA MARTINA: SUB-STANDARDS, the hysterically funny show that people are calling her best show EVER!
DINA MARTINA: SUB-STANDARDS is filled to the rim with the best intentions, yet tempered with inadvertently sad songs, ill-fitting costumes, and pointless stories. Over the years, Dina Martina has been hailed as “divinely funny” (Time Out London), “the most original drag performer in America today” (The Village Voice), “as graceful as a Coke machine moving about on a hand truck” (Seattle P-I), and has garnered a star-studded list of admirers including Eric Idle, Jennifer Coolidge, Graham Norton, Bridget Everett, Christopher Meloni and Chloë Sevigny. Dina Martina has performed in more than one country and is a classically trained gymnast.
“Dina goes way beyond drag into some new kind of twisted art.” – John Waters
“Performance art never looked so good.” – Whoopi Goldberg
“Staggeringly funny!” – Michael Musto
“Comic Genius!” – The Atlantic
“Hilarious!” – Time Out New York
DINA MARTINA: SUB-STANDARDS
Sunday, May 19, 2024
Cinema Salem
1 E India Square Mall, Salem, MA 01970
Doors 7PM Show 8PM
This event is 18+
PREMIUM SEATING:
General Admission seating within the first four (4) rows of the stage, and after show Meet and Greet + Photo with Dina Martina.
GENERAL ADMISSION:
General Admission seating in rows five (5) and up.
Cinema Salem’s concession stand will be open, offering snacks, soft drinks, and beer and wine for those 21+
ABSOLUTELY NO VIDEO OR PHOTOGRAPHY OF ANY KIND ALLOWED DURING THE PERFORMANCE. Anyone in violation will be asked to leave the theater with no refund issued.
Show length is approximately 75 minutes, and subject to change.
For information on where to park, what to see and do in Salem, or where to eat, visit salem.org.
Follow @artrevents on Facebook and Instagram to stay up to date.

House of Hamill
2024-05-19 17:00 - 19:00 | Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
Whether they’re ripping through a set of original jigs and reels, adding lush three-part harmonies into upcycled folk ballads or cracking up a crowd with stories from the road, Indie Irish folk band House of Hamill puts on a show that captivates audiences from the very first note.

Concert: Small Paths to the Greenwood
2024-05-19 16:00 - 17:30 | St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 135 Lafayette St, Marblehead, MA, 01945, United States
In celebration of St. Andrews Episcopal Church’s 100th anniversary, early music ensemble Seven Times Salt will herald Spring with a brand new program. We’ll perform 16th- and 17th-c. music from across Europe including works by Lassus, Encina, Manerio, Campion, Senfl and many more. Songs of true love and heartache, rough winds and sweet birdsong, small rain and small beer mark this joyous celebration of life and renewal.
Julia Soojin Cavallaro, mezzo-soprano
Karen Burciaga, violin, tenor viol, guitar, alto
Dan Meyers, recorders, flute, bagpipes, percussion, baritone
Josh Schreiber, bass viol, bass
Matthew Wright, lute, guitar, tenor
By donation ($10 suggested)
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 135 Lafayette St. Marblehead, MA

A Paper Orchestra by Michael Jamin
2024-05-19 14:00 - 15:30 | The Actors Studio of Newburyport, Crossroads Plaza 1 Merrill Street, Unit # 3, Salisbury, MA, 01952, United States
Presented by The Actors Studio of Newburyport & 3 Girls Jumping
Directed and Produced by Cynthia Jamin.
In his debut collection of personal essays, Emmy-nominated screenwriter Michael Jamin … recounts the true stories of a sensitive, anxious man searching for the most important things: identity, love, forgiveness, and redemption.
A cross between David Sedaris and Neil Simon, Michael discovers his unlikeliest moments of growth: he fakes his way onto a college-football team to experience a moment of grace; breaks up with a woman because she can’t stop saying “just kidding”; gets caught lying during a Hollywood power meeting; takes advantage of the pandemic lockdown to repair his relationship with his daughters.
Audaciously funny yet achingly poignant, A Paper Orchestra will have you rethinking the smallest, almost forgotten moments of your life.
A Paper Orchestra launched in February 2024 and became the #1 New Release on Amazon in 6 different categories (Including Humor Essays, Parent & Child Relationships, and Biographies & Memoirs of Authors.)
Book Signing after the show:
A Paper Orchestra will be available to purchase for $19.99.
If you already have A Paper Orchestra, please bring it with you and Michael will sign it!

Eurydice
2024-05-18 20:00 - 22:00, 2024-05-17 20:00 - 22:00 | Firehouse Center for the Arts, 1 Market Square, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
Eurydice reimagines the classic myth of Orpheus and Eurydice not through Orpheus’s infamous pilgrimage to retrieve his bridge, but through the eyes of its heroine. Dying too young on her wedding day, Eurydice must journey to the underworld, where she reunites with her father and struggles to remember her lost love. With contemporary characters, ingenious plot twists, and breathtaking visual effects, the play is a fresh look at a timeless love story.

Changes In Latitudes
2024-05-18 20:00 - 22:00 | Larcom Theatre, 13 Wallis Street, Beverly, MA, 01915, United States
Changes In Latitudes is the ultimate Jimmy Buffett tribute band, renowned for delivering an authentic concert experience. Traveling across the country for over sixteen years, they bring lively conga lines and ‘Trop Rock’ fun to every venue. With members from Jimmy Buffett’s “Coral Reefer Band,” they flawlessly recreate Buffett’s classics like “Margaritaville”, “Cheeseburger In Paradise”, and “Changes In Latitudes, Changes In Attitudes”.
This beach party extravaganza also features hits like “Brown Eyed Girl”, “Southern Cross”, and “It’s Five O’clock Somewhere”. Led by Steve Kareta’s casual storytelling akin to Jimmy, it’s a sun-soaked musical journey through the Caribbean islands. Their attention to detail includes an exact replica of Buffett’s iconic stage setup, ensuring an unforgettable experience for all ages.
https://www.thelarcom.org/changesinlatitudes

Saturday Bluegrass Brunch with The Clements Brothers
2024-05-18 11:00 - 14:00 | The Cut, 177 Main Street , Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
The Clements Brothers are George and Charles Clements, identical twins from New England. They’ve been playing and writing music together for as long as they can remember and ‘The Clements Brothers’ marks their first project together since playing in the internationally touring grass-roots band. Come hear them play an array of bluegrass tunes at the Cut for brunch!

Abenaki Woodland Stories with Anne Jennison
2024-05-18 11:00 - 12:00 | Salem Regional Visitor Center, 2 New Liberty Street, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
Join Native American storyteller, historian, and educator, Anne Jennison, for a special in person performance of traditional Abenaki/Wabanaki stories. This engaging and interactive presentation features the “Animal People” and their adventures in the Northeastern Woodlands. Essex Heritage is pleased to host this FREE event which is open to all ages!
Registration is strongly encouraged as space is limited, so be sure to secure your seats.

Motif No.1 Day
2024-05-18 | Downtown Rockport, 15 Dock Square, Rockport, 01966, United States
Motif No.1 Day, a long cherished community event celebrating Rockport’s iconic fishing shack, returns for 2024! Come join us for a kickoff to the summer season featuring gallery openings, plein air painting, children’s activities, delicious food, music and artistic performances to take place on Saturday May 18 (rain date Sunday May 19).

Frank Vignola & Tessa Lark
2024-05-17 20:00 - 22:00 | Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
Come out for a unique and unforgettable pairing of virtuosic instrumentalists…Legendary jazz guitarist Frank Vignola teams up with violinist/fiddler Tessa Lark to create an intimate musical experience, performing in the infectious Hot Club vein of Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli

Father of the Bride
2024-05-17 19:30 - 21:30 | Hogan Regional Center Auditorium, 450 Maple Street, Danvers, 01923, United States
The North Shore Players invite you to a quiet family wedding that goes out of control, as they present the classic comedy play “Father of the Bride.” Nuptials are at 7:30 p.m., May 17 and 18, and 2 p.m., May 19. Location is Hogan Regional Center Auditorium, just past 450 Maple St., Danvers, at the old Danvers State Hospital. Tickets are $15-$20. Tickets and driving directions are at www.northshoreplayers.org.

National Theatre in HD: Vanya
2024-05-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
Andrew Scott (Fleabag) brings multiple characters to life in Simon Stephens’ (The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time) radical new version of Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya. Hopes, dreams, and regrets are thrust into sharp focus in this one-man adaptation which explores the complexities of human emotions. Filmed live during its sold-out run in London’s West End, Vanya will be playing exclusively in cinemas in 2024.

Wednesday Vibes with The Barrett Anderson Band
2024-05-15 19:30 - 22:00 | The Cut, 177 Main Street , Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
“Anderson has the chops and spark to make a real statement his own way. Hot stuff.” – Chris
Spector, Midwest Record
Billboard and radio charting, award winning, Blues/Roots guitarist and singer, Barrett Anderson,
has a career going back to the late ‘90s. This Boston-based musician tours nationally and
internationally, and has played over a thousand shows in some of the largest – and also smallest
– clubs, theaters, festivals and venues – solo, with his band, or supporting other legendary
musicians (Ronnie Earl, Monster Mike Welch, Anthony Geraci, David Maxwell, Billy Price, T-
Model Ford, Pinetop Perkins, “Steady Rollin” Bob Margolin, Johnny Rawls, and John Primer to
name a few).
As a teenager, Barrett joined and spent three years with Ronnie Earl and The Broadcasters, and
then another three years with the Monster Mike Welch Band. Barrett has released 3 full length
solo albums, including 2020’s live album HypnoBoogie, which spent 3 weeks in the top 15
Billboard Blues Album charts (peaking at #6) and numerous radio charts. He has been
nominated for multiple Boston Music Awards, winning the 2013 Blues Artist of the Year award.
In addition to fronting his own band, Barrett is the guitarist for Anthony Geraci & The Boston
Blues All-Stars, Band of the Year nominee at The Blues Foundation’s 2023 Blues Music Awards.
The Barrett Anderson Band is rounded out by the mightiest of rhythm sections: Paul Loranger (Eric Sardinas, Candye Kane, Popa Chubby, Paul Nelson) on the upright bass and Per Hanson (Ronnie Earl & The Broadcasters, James Cotton) on the drums.
“There is plenty to appreciate here, from slide-driven blues to full-on rock and roll, taking in some jam band and North Mississippi influences…” – John Mitchell, Crossroads Blues Society, Illinois

David Foster + Katharine McPhee
2024-05-14 20:00 | The Cabot, 286 Cabot Street, Beverly, CA, 01915, United States
DAVID FOSTER is one of the most illustrious composers of our time. With 16 Grammy Awards, including three for Producer of the Year, an Emmy Award, a Golden Globe, and Three Oscar nominations for “Best Original Songs,” Foster has earned a reputation as a keen spotter of new talent, playing a key role in the discovery and career launches of Celine Dion, Josh Groban, and Michael Bublé.
KATHARINE MCPHEE is one of a handful of artists who takes the lead in a career that includes film, television, Broadway, recording and concert tours. Katharine first burst onto the scene in 2006, during a successful run on Season 5 of AMERICAN IDOL, that made her a household name.

Education & Community Engagement: Writing our Musical History Showcase
2024-05-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
Part of Education & Community EngagementIn this concert, students participating in the Writing Our Musical History project will have their compositions performed by professional musicians. During the 2023-24 academic year, these students will work with singer-songwriter and educator Alexandra Grace to create their songs inspired by a place in their town.
