North of Boston

Rocky Neck Art Colony Member Showcase
2025-11-14 12:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck, 6 Wonson Street, Gloucester, M, 01930, United States
Member Showcase is Rocky Neck Art Colony’s final exhibition of the season featuring seven distinctive bodies of work by RNAC members – John Bassett, Michelle Champion, Eser Costanza, Joanne Hurd, Patricia Scialo, Brian Murphy, R. D. Murphy – selected by juror Shana Dumont Garr. This is exhibit is on display at the Cultural Center at Rocky Neck through December 7. Gallery hours are Friday to Sunday, from 12pm to 5pm.
Dumont Garr selected works that “possess remarkable vibrancy of color, composition, and method. Some of this vibrancy emerges through palette and medium; others through a sense of whimsy or the handmade.” This exhibition celebrates artistic excellence and innovation across a wide range of media and subjects. By featuring more work from fewer artists, Member Showcase invites viewers to engage more deeply with each artist’s vision and process.

Sinister Streets: Witch Trials, Murders & Literary Legends
2025-11-14 12:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-13 12:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-10 12:00 - 17:00 | Peabody Essex Museum, East India Square, 161 Essex Street, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
Join us for a behind-the-scenes tour featuring architectural treasures from PEM’s collection! The only walking tours in Salem that offer entry into historic buildings, PEM’s tours cover five centuries of happenings and characters from Witch City, including the infamous trials of 1692.
Sinister Streets: Witch Trials, Murders and Literary Legends starts by painting the picture of life in 1692 by examining the Gardner-Pingree House. The killing of Joseph White gripped Salem and the country in 1830 with its brawling brothers, custom-built murder weapons, conspiring family members and a body that was autopsied three times. Follow PEM’s expert guides into the room where it happened – if you dare!
This is an indoor/outdoor tour. Please dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes. We’ll see you rain or shine!
This tour involves walking around 0.5 miles, standing on hard surfaces and the use of stairs. Historic structures are not ADA accessible. Strollers may be used on the tours, but may not be brought into any of the historic structures. Historic houses may include areas of low lighting and uneven surfaces. Assisted listening devices are available, and tour guides will use microphones.
You can also follow our expert guides on Brick by Brick: Salem’s Hidden Architectural Stories for an in-depth look at architecture across downtown Salem, from a millionaire’s mansion to a working-class sailor’s house.

Sawyer Free Library Launches Monthly Artist Program with Volume One Exhibition
2025-11-14 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-13 10:00 - 17:00 | MA

Hammers on Stone: The Granite Industry on Cape Ann
2025-11-14 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-13 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-12 10:00 - 17:00 | Cape Ann Museum Green, 13 Poplar Street, Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
For over a century, the granite industry played a vital role in Cape Ann’s economy, providing work for men from across New England and around the world, generating profits for those fortunate enough to share in ownership of the region’s many quarries, and contributing to the unique and authentic sense of place that characterizes Cape Ann today. On a broader scale, the industry contributed significantly to building and transportation projects across our nation during a sustained period of growth and expansion.
Drawing on the Cape Ann Museum’s extensive holdings of objects and archival materials related to the industry, most of which were gifted to the Cape Ann Museum by historian Barbara Erkkila (1918-2013), Hammers on Stone will explore the history of the granite trade and its impact on the community. The exhibition will examine methods of harvesting, cutting, and finishing stone, as well as how granite was transported from quarry to wharf and further afield. The exhibit will also explore the lives of those involved in quarrying and consider how the industry helped shape Cape Ann’s artistic landscape, inspiring generations of artists to the present day.
Image: Samuel Lewis Pullman (1900-1961), Quarryman Joe Boston, 1930, oil on canvas. Collection of the Cape Ann Museum, Gloucester, MA. Gift of Abner and Miriam (Pullman) Diamond, 1994. (1994.036.001).

New England Craft & Specialty Food Fair
2025-11-14 10:00 - 16:00 | Topsfield Fair, 207 Boston Street, Topsfield, MA, 01983, United States
Discover Handmade Treasures and Gourmet Delights at the 29th Annual New England Craft & Specialty Food Fair
Start your holiday season with a vibrant celebration of craftsmanship and gourmet flavors at the New England Craft & Specialty Food Fair! Held at the Topsfield Fairgrounds Indoor Arena on November 14, 15 & 16, this eagerly awaited event brings together an exceptional collection of handcrafted artistry and specialty foods, all in one festive setting.
Shop Unique & Handmade
Browse over 225 booths featuring one-of-a-kind creations, from wooden floral arrangements and whimsical toys to fused glass ornaments, classic board games, and stylish children’s clothing. Whether you’re searching for the perfect holiday gift or a special piece for yourself, you’ll find something truly unique.
Indulge in Specialty Foods
Savor the flavors of the season with an array of gourmet delights. Enjoy buttery shortbread cookies, rich chocolate toffee, British-inspired desserts, infused oils, jams, superfood snacks, and more. Don’t miss the chance to sample and stock up on these delicious, locally crafted specialties!
Relax & Recharge
Take a break at the Arena Snack Bar, offering fresh chili dogs and pizza—a perfect pick-me-up as you explore.
Event Details:
Location: Topsfield Fairgrounds Arena, 207 Boston Street, Topsfield, MA 01983
Directions: Take Exit 70 from Route 95 onto Route 1
Show Hours:
Friday: 10 AM – 5 PM
Saturday: 10 AM – 5 PM
Sunday: 10 AM – 4 PM
Admission:
Adults: $12.00 (valid all weekend!)
Children under 14: Free
Discount coupons available online
Parking & Accessibility:
Free parking
Indoor event – Rain or shine
Please note: The turf flooring at this location may be challenging for carts and wheelchairs.
For exhibitor details, admission coupon and event updates, visit:
CastleberryFairs.com
Join us for a weekend of shopping, sampling, and seasonal cheer at the New England Craft & Specialty Food Fair—where craftsmanship meets culinary delight!

Rowan Opening Day at MarketStreet Lynnfield
2025-11-14 | 660 Market St, 660 Market St, Lynnfield, MA, 01940, United States
Rowan is an ear piercing studio and hypoallergenic jewelry brand. All piercings are performed by licensed nurses and we aim to deliver the safest, most celebratory ear piercing experience there is!
Please come and check us out for our opening day, our first 50 customers will receive our signature branded giveaways! Plus a portion of our proceeds will be donated to our partner NextGen Face. Pre-book your appointment today.

Liberated
2025-11-13 20:00 - 21:30 | Larcom Theatre, 13 Wallis Street, Beverly, MA, 01915, United States
A cheeky, satirical burlesque revue where sultry jazz meets the art of tease in an intimate setting. Boston’s finest dancers and live jazz musicians strike the perfect balance of cheeky charm and classic cabaret, guiding you through the Boston Tea Party, Stamp Act, Boston Massacre and more—all with a wink to 18th-century colonial intrigue.
The night features solo and ensemble dance acts, vocalists, live jazz musicians, and more! This must-see celebration is all about breaking free—from British rule and societal pressures to anything holding you back.
Join us for a steamy night of Boston pride, jazz, and, most of all Liberation!!
90-Minute show, includes 15-minute intermission. 18+
FRIDAY NIGHTS, 8:00 PM — SEPT 19–NOV 21, 2025
(No show Oct 31)
Thelarcom.org/liberated

Danielia Cotton with Megan Wolffe
2025-11-13 19:30 - 23:00 | The Cut, 177 Main Street , Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Reserved Seats $45 + $6.95 service fee
GA Standing $25 + $6.95 service fee
6:30pm Doors / 7:30pm Show
18+, Positive I.D. Required.
Americana/Soul/Rock artist Danielia Cotton released her version of Charley Pride’s Roll On Mississippi on March 18, 2024 (Pride’s birthday) and Kiss an Angel Good Morning on May 15,
2024, as the first twosingles for her upcoming tribute EP, Charley’s Pride: A Tribute to Black Country Music.
Both singles broke through the charts performing exceptionally well, without the support of a major label. This is not at all surprising given the force of nature that is Danielia Cotton. It makes sense that she landed here, in Country. Cotton who grew up in rural NJ on the Sourland Mountain has been dippin’ her toes in this creek since she started recording with songs like Fast, 4 A Ride & Found Another from her first album, Small White Town. “Danielia injects her own brand of indie soul and Americana on her version, while also possessing the late great Charley’s dynamism” – Americana Blues Scene
Cotton is music legacy. Her mother and aunts were all professional vocalists and music is in her blood. Cotton considers the forthcoming album a tribute not just to one of her musical idols but also to her family, especially her grandparents. Just as Pride forged a path as a Black artist in a predominately white world of Country music, Cotton’s Pop Pop worked to become a respected and beloved figure in a small town with only a handful of Black residents, a Small White Town where her family, including her 103-year-old grandmother, still reside.
Cotton started performing in her teens. She began crafting her own sound; an eclectic mix of the stuff that shaped her and the stuff that called her. Cotton’s magic is born of her ability to inhabit a song, to dwell in its rhythms and melodies, to live with the intricacies of its lyrical structure, and to emerge with an articulate proclamation of personal and social truths. “With her command of rock and soul and the fearless spirit she brings to the music, she ultimately does make you a believer” – No Depression Cotton has spent her entire career fighting for independence, space to create her own sound and an audience that would journey with her. She released her first full length album, Small White Town in 2005. With the freedom to shape her own vision and direction; she released critically acclaimed RareChild (2008)as a true indie artist followed by the Live Child EP (2009) in relatively quick succession. In 2012, came Gun in Your Hand followed byWoodstock (2014), The Real Book (2014), A Prayer (2016), The Mystery of Me (2017), and Good Day (2022). Cotton is no stranger to the stories Country Music
traditionally tells… she’s lived some life; seen and been through some serious shit and this powerful bodyof work is what she did with it.“
Demographers, beware: Danielia Cotton doesn’t fit neatly into any box. She’s an African American, from a nearly all – white town in New Jersey. She’s a singer and songwriter who can sound like a blues balladeer on one track, and a hard-rock wailer on the next.” –NPR
She has done battle with the oppressive systems that plagued the lives of Pride and her Pop Pop. Cotton’s music has shone a light on deeply personal, and simultaneously systemic and pervasive issues that have plagued folks like her for an eternity. Her music is expansive and will occupy every ounce of space she has carved out for it. She continues to evolve and challenge herself as a musician and it is evident in her catalog. Cotton’s creating music that spans time, music deeply rooted in yesterday and passionately and powerfully crafted for tomorrow.
Megan Wolffe
Whether she’s singing to sold out audiences at The CUT with SAFETY 80’s, or packing the jazz clubs of New England with her Amy Winehouse tribute, Gloucester native Megan Wolffe delivers captivating stage presence and unrelenting vocal stamina and agility. She brings her original rock and soul band to The Cut for one night only, in this special performance celebrating classic deep cut arrangements from artists such as Etta James, Jimi Hendrix, and Led Zeppelin alongside her original music supported by band members Jeff Buckridge, Mike Miksis, and Peter MacClean.
Megan’s expansive repertoire and versatility has allowed her to collaborate with rock legend, Barry Goodreau of the band Boston, during the Rockin’ for Vets concert in 2016. She then joined the Joe Cocker legacy project Mad Dogs Unchained which includes original band members Cliff Goodwin ( Rober Palmer), Deric Dyer (Tina Turner), and Mitch Chakour ( Bonnie Raitt) and completed on a 22 date European tour, with the group, in 2018 as backing vocalist/percussionist.
That same year, Wolffe founded her Amy Winehouse tribute band Back to Black LIVE with great success, quickly selling out venues and later moving the production to Las Vegas in 2019. Just as the show was about to launch early 2020, the pandemic forced Megan into an extended hiatus. After taking time off to a start a family and raise her two young children, Megan has since returned to the Boston area and continues to perform the Amy act to adoring fans.
Between these milestones, Megan has stayed committed to her songwriting and recording and is set to release her 1st new single, since 2016, this November. This showcase will be a highlight of Wolffe’s rock catalogue as well as feature songs from her 2016 album, “This Girl”. Join us for this special double bill, feat. powerhouse musicians Megan Wolffe and Daniella Cotton.

THE GLASS MENAGERIE by Tennessee Williams
2025-11-13 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-11-12 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.

Cape Ann Shakespeare Troupe presents One Act Wonders
2025-11-13 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-11-12 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-11-11 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-11-10 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-11-09 19:30 - 21:30 | Gloucester Stage, 267 East Main St., Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Cape Ann Shakespeare Troupe presents “One-Act Wonders”, a program of four modern one-act plays exploring boundaries, loyalties, and the absurdities of life. The program will run for four performances only, at Gloucester Stage Theater, April 17th (7:30pm) 18th (7:30pm), and 19th (3pm + 7:30pm). Tickets are $28.

House of Hamill
2025-11-13 19:30 - 21:00 | Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
Blending original jigs, reimagined folk ballads, and lush three-part harmonies, House of Hamill delivers an electrifying live show full of energy and charm. With viral hits and festival-stage acclaim, the trio captivates audiences through virtuosic musicianship, heartfelt storytelling, and an adventurous spirit that keeps fans coming back for more.

The American Revolution: A story of the War in 28 Paintings
2025-11-13 12:00 - 20:00 | 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

Newburyport Art presents Abstracts!
2025-11-13 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-12 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-11 11:00 - 17:00 | Newburyport Art Association, 65 Water St, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
Newburyport Art (NAA) announces the Abstracts! exhibition with a dazzling and thought-provoking collection of varied mediums, textures, colors and perceptions. This show takes place in the first-floor Sargent Gallery as well as the second-floor Hartson Gallery.
Abstraction is many things. It is an adjective, a noun and sometimes even a verb!
It invites the viewer to interpret form, shape, space and meaning. We entice you to explore your understanding of this particular form of art.
The exhibition coincides with Newburyport Art’s Featured Interest Group, Abstract Artists of New England (AAGNE) show, on view in the first floor Hills Gallery.
Opening reception for both shows will be this Saturday, November 8th from 4-6pm. The public is welcome to attend, meet some of the exhibiting artists, and enjoy light refreshments.
Also featured are Spotlight Artists, Perry McIntosh and Christine Sanford.
Founded in 1948, Newburyport Art is dedicated to promoting and exhibiting members’ work and to providing art education and access to the visual arts for the entire community.
The galleries are free and open to the public Tuesday through Saturday from 11:00am–5:00pm, Sunday from 1:00pm–5:00pm and is handicap accessible. All works are for sale. More information, as well as an online gallery is available at newburyportart.org.

Amelia Earhart: Beyond the Skies
2025-11-12 14:00 - 15:00 | Wenham Museum, 132 Main St., Route 1A, Wenham, MA, 01984, United States
Most people know Amelia Earhart as the trailblazing pilot who vanished over the Pacific in 1937 — her plane still missing to this day. In this program for adults, Dr. Margie Arnold explores Earhart’s remarkable life beyond aviation, from her work as a Boston social worker and engagement to a Marblehead man, to her advocacy for women’s rights and her ventures into fashion and design. Join us to discover how Amelia Earhart’s determination and vision helped her defy expectations and inspire generations to dream boldly.
Don’t miss this fascinating talk—perfect for history lovers!
Afternoon Enrichment Series • Included with general museum admission • Ages: Adults • Registration not required
About Dr. Margie Arnold:
Dr. Margie Arnold has retired from a thirty-year career in higher education as a faculty member and as an academic administrator. Margie has published two textbooks, published over twenty articles and delivered over one hundred professional presentations during her time in higher education.
Margie has been a longtime advocate for Amelia Earhart’s life and legacy and gives complimentary talks about the famous aviator. Last year, she led a community project to re-dedicate a plaque in honor of Amelia Earhart in Medford, MA. She has been interviewed on the national podcast “Chasing Earhart” which reaches over 10,000 listeners, and earlier this year served as the keynote speaker at the Amelia Earhart Scholarship Luncheon for the New England Ninety-Nines. Most recently she presented at the Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum in Atchison, KS and at the International Women’s Pilot’s Museum in Oklahoma City, OK.

Adventure and Travel For All at Newburyport Council on Aging
2025-11-12 13:00 - 14:30 | MA
Join Newburyport Council on Aging and Wolfe Adventures & Tours
Wednesday, November 12th from 1:00PM – 2:30PM
Learn about upcoming trips near and far!
REGISTER HERE

Honoring Heroes: A Veterans Day Celebration
2025-11-11 09:00 - 16:00 | Wenham Museum, 132 Main St., Route 1A, Wenham, MA, 01984, United States
Join us this Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11, as we open our doors for a special day of remembrance and appreciation. Though the museum is usually closed on Tuesdays, this Veterans Day we’ll be open with meaningful, family-friendly programming throughout the day to honor those who have served.
Explore exhibits highlighting military history, take part in family-friendly activities for all ages, and reflect on stories of service and sacrifice.
Free admission for veterans and active military families.
Sponsored by the George J. Molignano Charitable Trust.
Wenham Museum gratefully acknowledges Peter Gwinn and the organizers of Military Service Day on 7/18/2026 at the Patton Homestead for their generous in-kind contribution in support of Veterans Day programming.

Holiday Food Drive for the Salem Pantry
2025-11-10 10:00 - 17:00 | Peabody Essex Museum, East India Square, 161 Essex Street, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
This holiday season, PEM is proud to host a food drive benefitting the Salem Pantry! From November 10 through December 7, visitors are invited to drop off a non-perishable food donation at the Admissions desk and receive a voucher for a free cookie at the Atrium Café, courtesy of Gourmet Caterers.
Accepted items include:
Local grocery store gift cards (in $5, $10, or $15 increments)
Holiday sides: Stuffing mix, canned gravy, canned cranberry sauce, canned pumpkin, shelf-stable pie shells, baking mixes
Pantry staples: Canned goods, spices, cooking oil, flour
All items must be non-perishable, unopened and non-expired.
Visitors who donate will also have the opportunity to enter a raffle to win a free one-year family membership to PEM. Members who donate may enter a raffle to win a mystery prize.
Thank you for helping PEM give back to our Salem community!
PEM’s food drive is organized by the museum’s Climate + Environment Initiative.
This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from Nov 10, 2025 to Dec 7, 2025 and happens every:
Mondays: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Thursdays: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Fridays: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Saturdays: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Sundays: 10:00am – 5:00pm

Goodnight Moonshine
2025-11-09 17:00 - 18:30 | Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
World debut of new CD—free CD with every ticket!
Goodnight Moonshine is the dynamic duo of singer-songwriter Molly Venter (of Red Molly) and guitarist/producer Eben Pariser (of Roosevelt Dime). Blending Molly’s soulful, literary songwriting with Eben’s imaginative guitar work, they create a rich, jazz-infused folk sound. Known for their emotional depth and musical intimacy, the pair brings years of performance, storytelling, and collaboration to the stage—offering songs that are both deeply personal and universally resonant.
