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The American Revolution: A story of the War in 28 Paintings
2026-06-04 12:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-28 12:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Cabot House, 117 Cabot Street, Beverly, MA, 01915, United States
1776 was more than a turning point; it marked the birth of a new world order. A bold line was drawn as ordinary people made extraordinary decisions, declaring independence from the most powerful empire on earth. Driven by youthful fire, they believed in the promise of liberty more than they feared the cost of pursuing it.
Historic Beverly proudly presents The American Revolution: A story of the War in 28 Paintings, a once-in-a-lifetime exhibition of artworks commissioned to illustrate Senator Henry Cabot Lodge Sr.’s landmark book.
These paintings are featured in Ken Burns’ upcoming documentary The American Revolution. The exhibit will be on display at the Cabot House from September 6, 2025 to July 4, 2026. Tickets are free and open to the public

Birdseye Rooftop Live Music Access
2026-06-03 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-06-02 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-06-01 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-31 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-28 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-27 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-26 18:00 - 21:00 | Beauport Hotel Gloucester, 55 Commercial Street, Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Bringing live music every Sunday-Thursday on the Birdseye Rooftop at Beauport Hotel with craft cocktails and unbeatable views.
Elevate your weeknight above Gloucester Harbor. Join us on the Birdseye Rooftop for live music by Dis N Dat Band, handcrafted cocktails, and golden hour views stretching from the working waterfront to downtown Gloucester, all paired with relaxed rooftop vibes and a sunset soundtrack to carry you into the evening. Slip into the pool or unwind in the hot tub as the sun sets and the evening settles in. This is your midweek moment, six stories above it all.
Rooftop Evening Pass begins at 6:00PM. Swimsuits encouraged.
This event is 21+ adults only. General Admission starts at $20 and does not include food and beverage. *Complimentary to hotel guests
Tickets are non-refundable. Events are rain or shine unless the rooftop closes due to inclement weather. Any closure decisions are made by Beauport management at 2:00PM the day of the event; guests will be notified by email.

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
2026-05-31 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-05-30 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-05-29 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-05-24 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-05-23 19:30 - 21:30 | Sophia Gordon Center for Creative and Performing Arts, 356 Lafayette Street, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
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, Pacific Overtures) tasty, thrilling, theatrical treat has simultaneously shocked, awed and delighted audiences across the world.
An infamous tale, Sweeney Todd, an unjustly exiled barber, returns to nineteenth century London, seeking vengeance against the lecherous judge who framed him and ravaged his young wife. The road to revenge leads Todd to Mrs. Lovett, a resourceful proprietress of a failing pie shop, above which, he opens a new barber practice. Mrs. Lovett’s luck sharply shifts when Todd’s thirst for blood inspires the integration of an ingredient into her meat pies that has the people of London lining up… and the carnage has only just begun!
FOR MATURE AUDIENCES
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by Hugh Wheeler
Directed by Peter Sampieri
April 17, 7:30 pm
April 18, 7:30 pm
April 19, 2 pm
April 24, 7:30 pm
April 25, 7:30 pm
April 26, 2 pm
TICKETS
$15 general/$10 seniors/free for all students with student ID and under 18.
Friday, April 24 is SALEM NIGHT. Free admission for Salem residents. This event takes place in our mainstage theater, no advance reservation required.
Tickets are available at: https://salemstatetickets.universitytickets.com/w/
For access and accommodation information, visit https://www.salemstate.edu/access or email access@salemstate.edu.

PEM Presents Vivaldi with Symphony by the Sea
2026-05-31 14:00 - 16:00 | Peabody Essex Museum, East India Square, 161 Essex Street, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
Join us for a concert and talk with the North Shore’s professional symphony orchestra, Symphony by the Sea. Over the centuries, the four seasons have inspired numerous composers to represent their moods in music. During the Baroque period (1500-1750), many composers produced cycles of concertos representing the seasons. Antonio Vivaldi used four sonnets of his own creation as a starting point for the vivid and lively music of his Four Seasons. Follow the sonnets together with Maestro Donald Palma, then enjoy a virtuosic performance.
The program will include a 20-minute talk by Maestro Donald Palma and an approximately 45-minute performance of the Four Seasons, followed by a light reception.
PEM Presents is made possible by The Joseph and Robert Cornell Memorial Foundation.

Ropes Mansion Self-Guided Tour
2026-05-31 11:15 - 15:15, 2026-05-30 11:15 - 15:15, 2026-05-24 11:15 - 15:15, 2026-05-23 11:15 - 15:15 | Peabody Essex Museum, East India Square, 161 Essex Street, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
Built in 1727 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Ropes Mansion is recognized as one of New England’s most significant historic structures. Fans of the 1993 movie Hocus Pocus will also recognize it as “Allison’s house” – though the inside of the home did not appear in the film. Instead, its decorations and furnishings reflect a renovation by sisters Sarah, Mary and Eliza Ropes in the 1890s. Visitors can explore the mansion at their own pace with PEM Guides on hand to answer questions.
Visits inside the mansion are $15 per person, or $5 with the purchase of museum admission. Tickets can be purchased in advance online or at the Admissions desk inside the museum (161 Essex Street). Timed entries are at 15 and 45 minutes past the hour, with only a limited number of people allowed in the house at a time. Visitors are requested to arrive 10 minutes before their entry time. The last entry of the day is at 3:15 pm.
The Ropes Mansion Garden is open to the public every day from dawn to dusk and is free to visit. Learn more about the house with PEM Walks.
In-person, self-guided tour. Available Saturdays and Sundays
Location: Ropes Mansion and Garden | 318 Essex St, Salem
$15 or $5 with purchase of museum admission
Free for members
Timed tickets required. If you have already purchased your museum tickets, please call 978-745-9500 to arrange your Ropes Mansion tickets.
Ropes Mansion is not wheelchair accessible. Visitors must enter and exit using a set of stone steps; parts of the tour are only accessible via a staircase.

Tribute to Elvis: Celebrating The Legend
2026-05-30 20:00 - 22:00 | Larcom Theatre, 13 Wallis Street, Beverly, MA, 01915, United States
Join us for an exhilarating celebration honoring the timeless legacy of Elvis Presley, featuring the incredible Robert Black—an Award-Winning Tribute Artist renowned for his captivating performances across the nation.
Embark on a journey through the Best of Elvis, where iconic hits from “Can’t Help Falling in Love” to “Jailhouse Rock,” “Hound Dog,” “Love Me Tender,” and more chart-topping classics will transport you to an unforgettable era.
Robert Black’s remarkable emulation and magnetic stage presence, coupled with his exceptional vocal prowess, breathe life back into the essence of Elvis. Brace yourself for an evening brimming with nostalgia-inducing melodies and the undeniable spirit of the King! Don’t miss out on this remarkable tribute to the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll.
Thelarcom.org/elvistribute

Sunset Sessions at the Birdseye Rooftop
2026-05-30 19:00 - 22:00 | Beauport Hotel Gloucester, 55 Commercial Street, Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
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 sets over Gloucester Harbor, sip handcrafted cocktails, and soak in the atmosphere high above the water. Feeling bold? Bring your suit and take a dip in the pool or hot tub. This event is for guests 21+.
General Admission starts at $30 and does not include food or beverage.
VIP Premium Lounge Tables are $300 and include entry and premium seating for four. For a more elevated experience, reserve one of our VIP Premium Lounge Tables on the Harbor View side of the rooftop. These exclusive tables include a bottle of Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label (inclusive of tax and gratuity)—perfect for toasting the night in style.
Tickets are non-refundable. This event is rain or shine unless the rooftop is closed due to inclement weather, as determined by Beauport management by 2PM on the day of the event. Guests will be notified via email.

Colonial Craft Fair
2026-05-30 10:00 - 16:00 | Jeremiah Lee Mansion Gardens, 161 Washington St, Marblehead, 01945, United States
Saturday, May 30th
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Jeremiah Lee Mansion Gardens
WALK-INS WELCOME. PRE-REGISTRATION NOT REQUIRED.
Learn more https://marbleheadmuseum.org/craftfair/
Members: $10 per Person / $25 max per Family
Non-Members: $15 per Person / $40 max per Family
Ages 3 & Under: FREE
Step back into the sights, sounds, and even the smells of colonial New England at the 3rd Annual Colonial Craft Fair, hosted by Marblehead Museum in the beautiful gardens of the Jeremiah Lee Mansion. This lively outdoor event brings history to life as skilled artisans and historic interpreters demonstrate the trades and traditions that shaped Marblehead and the wider region. Stroll the grounds, meet members of Glover’s Marblehead Regiment, and see 18th-century recipes come to life with a culinary historian—offering a vivid glimpse into everyday life in early New England.
Throughout the day, visitors can watch a remarkable range of traditional crafts in action. Meet a mantuamaker demonstrating the art of 18th-century dressmaking, a cabinetmaker shaping fine furniture by hand, and a leatherworker practicing techniques once essential to daily life and maritime communities. Learn how candles were made with a traditional chandler, explore the tools and skills of a master gunsmith, and see a master tinsmith at work. Discover how rope was formed for shipboard use, how flax was processed into fiber, and how basketry and tape-loom weaving supported households and trade alike. You can also observe the delicate process of copperplate engraving and printing—an essential craft in the world of early books and images.
It’s a day of hands-on history, learning, and discovery for visitors of all ages—an opportunity to experience the ingenuity, resourcefulness, and artistry that built early New England, and to meet the dedicated craftspeople who keep these remarkable traditions alive today.
Photo Credit: Katie Ring Photography

Saugus Free Days at the North Shore Children's Museum!
2026-05-30 09:00 - 2026-05-31 16:00 | North Shore Children’s Museum, 10 Main Street, Peabody, M, 01960, United States
Saugus residents can enjoy free admission to the North Shore Children’s Museum on Saturday, May 30 and Sunday, May 31!
With the generous support of Saugus Cultural Council, we are excited to offer free admission days for Saugus Residents. Tickets may be reserved online in advance or in person. Get your tickets now!
Guests must be prepared to show proof of Saugus residency at the door.
**Tickets are available on a first-come, first-serve basis while supplies last

Spring Cider Run 5K & Donut Dash
2026-05-30 08:00 - 17:00 | Cider Hill Farm, 45 Fern Avenue, Amesbury, M, 01913, United States
Run, walk, stroll on the farm. This race combines some of our favorite things – being outside on the farm with family and friends, changing seasons, sipping cider and cider donuts! All ages and levels welcome + encouraged. 5K race routes wiggles through fields, orchards and forest and includes challenging areas with uneven terrain. It’s pretty awesome! Kid’s Donut Dashes (400m and 800m) start and finish before 5K race begins. So sorry – no pets permitted on the farm.
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Registration: Pre-registration is required. Register early to save! Race is timed and managed by High5EM.
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This race is part of a 3 part series with a Summer Cider Run on July 11 and a Fall Cider Run on November 7.

The Voice Club Showcase
2026-05-29 20:00 - 22:00 | Larcom Theatre, 13 Wallis Street, Beverly, MA, 01915, United States
The Voice Club Showcase: Experience an inspiring evening of music as professional singer and master voice coach Bethany Vahn presents our Spring Singers Showcase. Featuring everyday performers—from young adults to retirees—this uplifting event celebrates the joy of singing with performances spanning Broadway favorites, country classics, jazz standards, and more.
Over the past year, members of The Voice Club have come together each week to grow in confidence, strengthen their technique, and discover the unique magic in their own voices under Bethany’s expert guidance. Now, they are ready to take the stage and share their hard work, passion, and talent with you.
​Come support local theatre and enjoy an evening filled with heart, community, and unforgettable music.
Duration: Approximately one hour and 45 minutes
Thelarcom.org/voiceshowcase

Birdseye Sunset Sessions: Pride Edition
2026-05-29 19:00 - 22:00 | Beauport Hotel Gloucester, 55 Commercial Street, Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Raise a glass and kick off Cape Ann’s Pride Weekend in style at Sunset Sessions: Pride Edition—an evening of vibrant energy, coastal glamour, and unforgettable harborfront views at Beauport Hotel’s Birdseye Rooftop.
Join us Friday, May 29th for a lively celebration featuring DJ entertainment from 617 Events. Dance as the sun sets over Gloucester Harbor, sip handcrafted cocktails, and soak in the atmosphere high above the water. Feeling bold? Bring your suit and take a dip in the pool or hot tub. This event is for guests 21+.
A portion of ticket sales will benefit the Cape Ann Pride Coalition—a grassroots organization dedicated to celebrating, supporting, and building community among LGBTQIA+ residents, workers, and allies across Cape Ann, MA.
For a more elevated experience, reserve one of our VIP Premium Lounge Tables on the Harbor View side of the rooftop. These exclusive tables for four include a bottle of Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label (inclusive of tax and gratuity)—perfect for toasting the night in style.
General Admission starts at $30 and does not include food or beverage.
VIP Premium Lounge Tables are $300 and include entry, premium seating for four, and a bottle of Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label (inclusive of tax and gratuity).
Tickets are non-refundable. This event is rain or shine unless the rooftop is closed due to inclement weather, as determined by Beauport management at 2PM on the day of the event. Guests will be notified via email.

Rockport Music Presents: Skylark
2026-05-28 19:00 - 20:30 | Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
Six-time GRAMMY®-nominated Skylark presents Clear Voices in the Dark, pairing Poulenc’s wartime masterpiece Figure Humaine with Civil War–era songs in a powerful reflection on the human voice in times of conflict.
Clear Voices in the Dark
Francis Poulenc’s Figure Humaine is one of the most extraordinary works composed for unaccompanied choir. Written in 1943 in occupied France and set to resistance-inspired poems by Paul Éluard, it confronts the realities of war, culminating in Liberté—an embattled cry for freedom.Clear Voices in the Dark places this work alongside music from the American Civil War, bringing two periods of conflict into direct conversation. The recording of this program received two GRAMMY® nominations in 2024. The 2026 program also includes a new arrangement of America the Beautiful by Matthew Guard and Benedict Sheehan.
This performance will be filmed. Audience members may be visible in recorded material.
About Skylark
Six-time GRAMMY®-nominated Skylark creates moments that may live with you for the rest of your life.
Our programs draw connections between music, history, art, and place. Projects have included an exploration of hidden musical codes with Dan Brown; a meditation on human hope and resistance pairing Poulenc’s Figure Humaine with American Civil War songs; A Christmas Carol with Christine Baranski at the Morgan Library & Museum; an exploration of mathematics and music at MIT; Joby Talbot’s Path of Miracles at the Hispanic Society of America; and candlelit performances of medieval to modern sacred works at the Met Cloisters.
Featured in The New York Times, Associated Press, BBC, and Gramophone. Fourteen albums. Six GRAMMY® nominations. Recent recordings distributed by LSO Live.
Founded in 2011 by artistic director Matthew Guard, Skylark maintains deep roots in Massachusetts and New York.

THE GLASS MENAGERIE by Tennessee Williams
2026-05-27 19:30 - 21:30 | Gloucester Stage Company, East Main Street 267, Gloucester, M, 01930, United States
Through Tom’s cinematic eyes, his family’s life isn’t the dream he imagined. In a rundown St. Louis apartment the matriarch, Amanda Wingfield, is desperately clinging to a past of parties and endless callers. Her adult children, Tom and Laura, become victims of her delusions as she pushes for Tom to provide for the struggling family and Laura to find a husband. The two seek solace in ways of escaping their mother and their own misery until a visit from a gentleman caller presents the possibility of new opportunities.
Renowned playwright Tennessee Williams opens the 2025 Season with this classic drama, directed by Doug Lockwood. Running from June 5 to 28, all performances are at Gloucester Stage’s Theater 267 East Main Street, Gloucester. Showtimes are Wednesdays & Thursdays at 7:30pm, Fridays & Saturdays at 8:00pm, and matinees Saturdays & Sunday at 3:00pm.

Kids Photo Op at Witch Pix
2026-05-25 10:30 - 16:30, 2026-05-24 10:30 - 16:30 | Witch Pix, 172 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
A kid-only witchy portrait session offering four fun styles for a quick, imaginative Salem experience. For a limited time, young visitors can enjoy a brief witchy portrait designed for vacation fun in Salem. Children pick one of four signature styles—Graveyard Magic, Crystal Ball Witchery, 1692 Glamour, or Earth Witch—and step into character with simple costume pieces. The session blends creativity, history, and play, producing a small gallery of expressive images.
