North of Boston

Country Fair at Cider Hill Farm
2026-09-22 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-09-21 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-09-20 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-09-19 09:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Cider Hill Farm, 45 Fern Avenue, Amesbury, M, 01913, United States
Join us Labor Day weekend for a quintessential New England celebration welcoming the season’s bountiful harvest! Enjoy summer apple picking, free tastings, hard cider, classic fair foods, fall flower cutting, old time-y games, free live music, tractor rides & more! See event schedule as we add more happenings to the line-up! Free admission (does not include pick-your-own tickets, food or drinks).

LIttle Audrey
2026-09-21 19:15 - 21:00 | Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
Post-film Q&A panel: Michael Mailer, director, Jeff Thomas, producer, Robert Wahlberg, actor
Directed by Michael Mailer
Produced by John Buffalo Mailer, Michael Mailer, and Jeff Thomas
Synopsis
Inspired by the real-life story of Audrey Santo, who died at age 23 in 2007 after she was left in a vegetative state since childhood, the film centers on a Vatican-ordered investigation into reported miracles surrounding the teenage girl with akinetic mutism.
Runtime: 98 minutes
Past Screenings: July 25 World Premiere at Woods Hole
Notable Cast
Emily VanCamp
Captain America: Civil War, Brothers & Sisters, Revenge
Jennifer Esposito
Crash, Fresh Kills, Somewhere in Queens
Josh Bowman
Doctor Who, Revenge, Final Fantasy (videogame series)
Aidan Quinn
Legends of the Fall, Desperately Seeking Susan, Michael Collins, The Lightkeeper
Robert Wahlberg
Southie, Mystic River and The Departed

Sunset Schooner Sail in Newburyport
2026-09-21 17:30 - 20:00 | Newburyport Harbor, 27 Rear Water St., Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
Set sail with us this September!
Join the Merrimack River Watershed Council for a special Sunset Sail aboard the historic Schooner Ardelle. Departing from Newburyport Harbor on Monday, September 21 at 5:30 PM, we’ll take in the last of the summer sunsets together. This exclusive evening on the water will bring together MRWC’s donors, supporters, and friends for a memorable experience at the place where the Merrimack River meets the sea.
The Sunset Sail is more than a beautiful evening aboard a historic schooner. It is a chance to gather in community, celebrate the Merrimack River, and look ahead to a cleaner, safer future for Newburyport Harbor and the watershed we share. Guests can connect with MRWC’s leadership on the communities, wildlife, and working waterfronts that depend on clean water — and the shared responsibility we all have to protect it.
This event also comes at an important moment for MRWC’s work in Newburyport. After several years of concerning results in our water quality monitoring by our team and volunteers, we are launching an investigation into persistent high bacteria levels in Newburyport Harbor. This Sunset Sail helps to support the science, advocacy, and community partnerships needed to better understand these challenges and work toward long-term solutions.
Guests will sail aboard the Schooner Ardelle, a beautiful historic vessel built and captained by Harold A. Burnham, a master shipwright who has built several prominent local schooners. The Ardelle is rarely chartered out of Newburyport Harbor, making this a unique opportunity to experience the lower Merrimack in a new way.
All proceeds from the Sunset Sail benefit MRWC’s mission to protect and restore the Merrimack River. We hope you’ll join us for an inspiring evening as we explore the future of the Merrimack together.

Painting at the Edge
2026-09-21 16:00 - 18:00 | Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
Synopsis
Traveling mostly on foot, by raft or canoe, English artist Tony Foster paints landscapes in the remotest of areas often risking his life to bring awareness to wilderness destruction and climate change.
David C. Schendel, Writer/Director/Producer
Joe Pavlo, Producer/VFX Artist | Ikuko Kobayashi, Production Design/Graphics
Francisco X. Rivera, Editor | Moritz Hans Laub, Composer
From the Filmmaker
As a documentarian I am always looking for stories that have multiple levels of meaning. Yank Tanks was a clever way of dissecting the cultural truth behind the Cuban Embargo. The Comedy Club was a not-so-subtle look at the corporatization of standup comedy and its effects on freedom of expression. Enduring Democracy explores economic opportunism and the dangers when
that intersects with racism. And Painting at the Edge is a story about an eco-warrior that shows us how to forge a new relationship to nature. On the surface these films might seem as simple as “how do you keep an old car running without spare parts” but one level below there is a bigger question. I met Tony Foster when I was hired to produce a video about the opening of his museum in Palo Alto, CA. My dad, Alfred was a master watercolour painter and so when I saw Tony’s paintings, I immediately recognized the talent in the work. Watercolour is by far the most difficult and unforgiving medium to paint in – believe me I tried! At his museum opening I was standing in front of one of the largest paintings I’ve ever seen of the Grand Canyon. Someone next to me asked what I thought of the painting. I replied “it’s a masterpiece but the colors look very pop art.” “Well, I used to make pop art!” I turned to see it was Tony Foster himself. From that moment we had a trusting relationship because I had dared to critique the master directly. After several years of discussions about the shape of the film, Tony and I decided to make the documentary about his life together. As a filmmaker this has been the most challenging adventure I have ever embarked upon. Most film production teams don’t need to worry about where they are going to charge their batteries or how much water is needed for an 8-day canoe trip. Besides the challenge and rigors of filming in the wilderness how do you tell a story about such a singular man? Tony was set on making the film while he was working in the wild, so we packed the cameras, tents and sleeping bags and made a film. The planet stands on the edge of an environmental collapse. We must change our relationship to our only home or very soon it could be uninhabitable. Tony is the perfect messenger for those of us looking for a better way and hopefully for those that need the message most.

Third World
2026-09-20 19:30 - 22:00 | The Cut, 177 Main Street , Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Doors 7:00pm
Show 7:30pm
21+, Positive ID Required
Premium Seating with cocktail service: $59.50 + $6.95 service fee
Standard Seating with cocktail service: $54.50 + $6.95 service fee
GA Standing: $30 + $6.95 service fee
+ $5 Day of Show
Celebrating 40 years, ‘Reggae Ambassadors’, THIRD WORLD is one of the longest-lived Reggae bands of all time, and one of Jamaica’s most consistently popular crossover acts among international audiences. Mixing in elements of R&B, funk, pop, and rock and, later on, dancehall and rap, Third World’s style has been described as “reggae-fusion”. Singer Bunny Rugs described the band’s sound: “Strictly a reggae band, no. Definitely a reggae band, yes.” Guitarist Cat Coore said of their music: “The hybrid of various types of music is a natural thing because, by growing up in Jamaica, we know the direct roots of reggae and ska. At the same time we live in a country where you get to hear Chuck Berry, Fats Domino and all the R & B artists.” Bassist Richard Daley said, “We took roots reggae music and put branches on top of it”.
The genesis of Third World was originally formed in 1973 by guitarist/cellist Steven “Cat” Coore, keyboardist Michael “Ibo” Cooper, drummer Carl Barovier and singer Milton “Prilly” Hamilton all of Inner Circle, along with bassist Colin “Oliver” Leslie. Tomorrows Children bass guitarist, Richard Daley soon replaced Colin Leslie and Leslie teamed up with Darren Green to manage and organize the group. After a few months, Barovier was replaced by Cornell Marshall, and the group made its live debut that year at Jamaica’s independence celebration. They played in and around the Kingston club scene and on the hotel scene island wide, making a name for themselves as one of the few fully self-contained bands around.
With 10 Grammy nominations and catalogue of charted hits spanning four decades, Third World accolades include, the 1986 United Nations Peace Medal, 1992 and 1996 Jamaica Music Industry Awards for Best Show Band, New York City Ambassador Award in November 2009 at Brooklyn Academy of Music (“BAM”), 2011 Excellence in Music at the Atlanta Caribbean Festival, numerous awards and accolades from Martin’s International Reggae and World Music Awards, in 2012 William Clark was awarded Ambassador at Caribbean American Heritage Awards in Washington DC, “The Art of Reggae Music” award for 40 years of quality music and dedication at the 2013 staging of Jamaica Jazz and Blues in Montego Bay, the Keys to the Cities of Atlanta and Key West, National Black Arts Award of Merit 2013 and more.

COME FROM AWAY!
2026-09-20 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-09-19 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-09-19 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-09-18 20:00 - 22:00 | North Shore Music Theatre, Dunham Road 54, Beverly, MA, 01915, United States
COME FROM AWAY is a moving and uplifting musical based on the true story of what happened in the small town of Gander, Newfoundland, on September 11, 2001. When 38 planes carrying nearly 7,000 passengers were unexpectedly diverted there, the residents of this isolated community opened their hearts and homes to the stranded travelers. What began as a day of global tragedy transformed into a powerful tale of compassion, connection, and humanity. With a vibrant, folk-inspired score and a fast-paced, ensemble-driven narrative, COME FROM AWAY captures the tensions, culture clashes, and eventual camaraderie that unfolded over several unforgettable days. This Tony® Award-winning musical celebrates the best of the human spirit and the extraordinary capacity for good in the face of crisis.

Gloucester Stage Company presents MOON MAN WALK by James Ijames
2026-09-20 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-09-19 14:00 - 15:30 | Gloucester Stage Company, East Main Street 267, Gloucester, M, 01930, United States
Travel to the moon and back as Spencer revisits his childhood home in Philadelphia following his mother’s passing. With the help of the unfettered Petrushka, along with the haunting memory of his mother, Spencer dives into the mystery of his youth and uncovers the true identity behind his estranged father. Journey through time and space as we discover how our pasts shape, protect, and connect us all in this time-bending, regional premiere drama.
Written by Pulitzer Prize winning playwright James Ijames and directed by Dawn M. Simmonsº, Moon Man Walk runs September 13 to 29. All performances are at the Natti-Willsky Performance Center – 267 East Main Street, Gloucester. Showtimes are Wednesdays – Saturdays at 7:30pm, with matinees Saturdays & Sunday at 2:00pm.

Appleton Farms Farm Days
2026-09-20 12:00 - 17:00, 2026-09-19 12:00 - 17:00 | Appleton Farms, 219 County Road, Ipswich, MA, 01938, United States
Celebrate the beauty of autumn with our annual Fall Celebration: Farm Days at Appleton Farms—a seasonal tradition filled with farm fun, crisp air, and colorful countryside views. Spend the day exploring all that fall has to offer on one of the oldest working farms in the country.
Whether you’re looking to visit the barnyard animals, listen to live music, wander scenic trails, or savor farm-fresh treats, there’s something for everyone in the heart of the harvest season. Be sure to grab our incredible wood-fired pizza and baked goods, handcrafted from the Appleton Culinary Team. DownRiver Ice Cream and The Lobster Roller will also be on site all weekend!
Tickets include access to the farm and all of the daily activities listed below! Please Note: Hayrides, Appleton wood-fired pizza, Food Trucks, & Local Beer Vendor purchases are sold separately. They are not included in the ticket.

Vintage Base Ball
2026-09-20 11:00 - 17:00 | Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm, 5 Littles Lane, Newbury, M, 01951, United States
It’s Base Ball, 1864 style at Spencer Peirce Little Farm! These fun, historically accurate games feature underhand pitching without gloves. A ball bounced once and caught is an out! Snacks, baseballs, and cards are available for purchase. Come and see for yourself how “America’s favorite pastime” was played in the 1860s. The teams competing are based on actual nineteenth-century baseball clubs from New England.
The Essex Base Ball Organization is a nonprofit “vintage base ball” group that plays the game as it was played in the 1860s. They are based out of Newbury, Massachusetts, and have four teams. They teach the history of baseball through games and demonstrations, offering youth clinics and lectures on baseball history at historical societies, libraries, and other civic organizations.
See HNE website for first pitch times; triple headers start at 11 AM, doubles at noon.

North Reading Town Day
2026-09-20 11:00 - 15:00 | M
Join us for a day of family-friendly fun at Ipswich River Park in North Reading.
Food Trucks
Inflatable Playground
Live performances
Music
Over 90 local organizations exhibiting
Paddle Clinic

Fall Weekends at Cider Hill Farm
2026-09-20 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-09-19 09:00 - 17:00 | Cider Hill Farm, 45 Fern Avenue, Amesbury, M, 01913, United States
Labor Day kicks-off the best of New England at Cider Hill Farm in Amesbury, MA! Enjoy apple picking, live music (2 bands per day!), food trucks, hard cider, tractor rides, farmhouse goods, hot cider, donuts and pumpkin whoopie pies! Pick out your seasonal pumpkins, gourds and mums.
Purchase apple picking tickets ahead (posted 48 hrs in advance) or upon arrival at the farm.

Anthony Gomes – Praise Out Loud 2026 Tour
2026-09-19 20:00 - 22:00 | Larcom Theatre, 13 Wallis Street, Beverly, MA, 01915, United States
With a guitar slung over his shoulder and the amps turned up full tilt, Anthony Gomes electrifies blues and rock at a 21st century crossroads of his own. The Canadian vocalist, guitarist, songwriter, and producer wails with all the force of a hurricane in the Mississippi Delta and enough fret-burning fireworks to leave his strings in flames.
Over the years, he’s toppled the Billboard Blues Chart at #1, earned the endorsement of legends such as B.B. King, tallied tens of millions of streams, and packed shows on multiple continents. Named one of Total Guitar magazine’s “100 Greatest Blues Guitarists of All Time” and recognized by Guitar World among the world’s best blues guitarists, Gomes has become one of today’s most exciting live performers.
In 2026, Gomes is back supporting his #1 blues album, Praise the Loud, with a world tour that includes stops in 17 countries. Expect a powerhouse night featuring blistering guitar solos, soulful vocals, and a high-energy blend of blues, classic rock, and modern rock that has earned him a devoted international following.
Thelarcom.org/anthonygomes

Shoshana Bean
2026-09-19 19:30 - 21:00 | Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
GRAMMY Award winner and three-time Tony Award nominee Shoshana Bean can currently be seen starring in The Lost Boys musical on Broadway. Prior to that, she starred in Alicia Keys’ hit Broadway musical, Hell’s Kitchen. Her portrayal of “Jersey” earned her a GRAMMY Award, her second Tony Award nomination, a Drama League Award nomination, and a Drama Desk nomination. Her performance in the Public Theater’s Hell’s Kitchen Off-Broadway production earned her a Lucille Lortel Award nomination.
In 2022, she received Tony and GRAMMY nominations as well as an Outer Critics Circle Award Nomination and a Drama League Award Nomination for her role as Susan Young opposite Billy Crystal in Broadway’s Mr. Saturday Night. She previously starred on Broadway as the first replacement for Elphaba in Wicked and as Jenna in Waitress.
Her six independent studio albums and EP’s have landed her on top of the iTunes and Billboard charts, including the peak position of #1 on the Billboard Jazz Chart. She has sold out concerts around the globe and lent her voice to countless films and television shows, including The Boys, Sing, Sing 2, Enchanted, Jersey Boys, Glee, and Galavant. Shoshana made her Broadway debut in the original cast of Hairspray, appeared Off-Broadway in the 2000 revival of Godspell, and in Songs for a New World at City Center Encores.
Regionally, she appeared in Sarah Silverman’s The Bedwetter, won an IRNE Award for her performance as Fanny Brice in Funny Girl , and earned a Jeff Award nomination for her portrayal of CeeCee Bloom in the pre-Broadway musical production of Beaches. She has appeared in Bloodline, Bill and Ted Face The Music, Great Performances: 50 Years of Broadway’s Best, and recently filmed a solo concert special for PBS.

Curator Conversation: Isamu Noguchi: "I am not a Designer"
2026-09-19 13:00 - 14:00 | Peabody Essex Museum, East India Square, 161 Essex Street, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
Join PEM curator Ruthie Dibble and High Museum of Art curators Monica Obniski and Marin Sullivan for a conversation celebrating the opening of Isamu Noguchi: “I Am Not a Designer.” Learn how the exhibition explores Noguchi’s boundary-defying practice through immersive installations, archival materials and iconic works. The curators will discuss Noguchi’s vision of unity among cultures, people and the built environment, as well as the collaborative process behind the exhibition.

Isamu Noguchi-Inspired Cross-Cultural Storytelling Workshop
2026-09-19 11:00 - 23:45 | Peabody Essex Museum, East India Square, 161 Essex Street, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
Bring the whole family to listen to a storyteller share tales about nature, form and creativity, followed by a hands‑on segment where everyone is invited to create together. This all-ages workshop is designed to highlight ideas of storytelling through paper, visual narrative, handmade objects — concepts central to Noguchi’s work. Be sure to check out Isamu Noguchi: “I am not a designer” after the session!

Andover Day 2026
2026-09-19 10:00 - 16:00 | Downtown Andover, MA, Main Street, Andover, MA, 01810, United States
Andover Day, sponsored by the Andover Chamber of Commerce, is the largest annual community event in Downtown Andover featuring over 240 plus area businesses, non-profit organizations, schools, volunteers, residents and over 15,000 attendees.
Andover Day 2026 will be held on Saturday, September 19th from 10 am to 4 pm on Main Street, Andover, MA. Enjoy entertainment from the Main Stage located behind Old Town Hall, the Community Stage near UBurger, great food from street vendors, food truck and local restaurants, activities in the Kids Zone, the Beer and Wine Garden and the Andover Farmer’s Market just a few blocks away at the Town Common.
For more info: www.AndoverDays.com
NOTE: Rain date of September 26th.

Behind the Scenes: A New England Servant Life Guided Tour
2026-09-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens, 153 Chickering Road, North Andover, MA, 01845, United States
Step beyond the formal rooms and into the working heart of the home for a guided house tour focused on servant life at Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens. Once transformed from a simple farmhouse into a gentleman’s estate of the Country Place Era in the 1910s-1930s, Ashdale Farm relied on a dedicated household staff to maintain its beauty and daily rhythm.
Drawing on historical research and firsthand accounts, this tour shares stories of the real people who worked at Ashdale Farm and examines the Coolidges’ sometimes complex relationship with them. From Helen’s bedroom and morning room to the bustling downstairs spaces and servants quarters, this exclusive, behind-the-scenes tour will explore parts of the house that are typically not open to the public.
This guided tour runs approximately 45 minutes.
All ages are welcome!
Please note: The tour is not fully accessible, as it includes the second floor of the house, which is accessible by stairs only. An accessible ramp provides entry to the first floor, where visitors are welcome to explore.
Refunds for this event must be requested 7 days prior to the date of the event. In the event of cancellation, you will be notified via the email address you used to register and refunded in full within 14 business days. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable.
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Ramble Through the Revolution: Old Hill Burying Ground
2026-09-19 10:00 - 11:30 | Old Hill Burying Ground, 25 Greenleaf Street, Newburyport, M, 01950, United States
Meet Revolutionary heroes, merchants, captains, and curious characters among Old Hill’s remarkable stones and family tombs.
Wander through Newburyport’s historic 1730 Old Hill Burying Ground with noted author and historian Ghlee Woodworth, a 12th-generation Newburyport native. Meet Revolutionary War heroes, captains and merchants of Old Newbury, and even a “cool, cool cat” in a stroll around this hilly graveyard. From some of the most ornate early tombstone decorations in New England to the mausoleums of Newburyport’s leading families, Old Hill Burying Ground looks down on the city from its perch above Bartlet Mall.

Dead to the Core - September Show at The Cut
2026-09-18 20:00 - 23:00 | The Cut, 177 Main Street , Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Dead to the Core is Sam Bouve (Bass), Sean Galbraith (Guitar), John Spurr (Drums), Phil Todisco (Guitar), and Scotty King (Keys). This collective of North Shore original artists, songwriters, and producers came together in 2020 to honor the timeless catalog of the Grateful Dead with a fresh and innovative approach. Dead to the Core celebrates the Dead’s spirit with inspired playing, infused with unrestrained improvisations, and a real good time.
Dead To The Core is The Cut’s 2026 Resident Band – they will play a show every month in 2026, culminating with a New Years Eve show on 12/31/26. Don’t forget to bring your punch card and get a stamp for each show you attend. Collect them all (Feb-Nov) and get free tickets to the NYE show!

Fall Fridays! Live Music & Hard Cider Series at Cider Hill Farm
2026-09-18 14:30 - 17:30 | Cider Hill Farm, 45 Fern Avenue, Amesbury, M, 01913, United States
Kick off each fall weekend from 9/4-10/23 with free live music from 2:30-5:30 pm. Enjoy the outdoor hard cider bar (non-alcoholic sparkling cider available) and grab some farm snacks in the farm store. The farm store is open daily until 6 pm. Apple picking open daily through mid October! See the music schedule: https://www.ciderhill.com/farm-events/live-music

Captain Elias Davis House Tour
2026-09-18 14:00 - 14:30 | Cape Ann Museum, 27 Pleasant Street, Gloucester, 01930, United States
What can a house tell us about the people who lived there?
Step inside the Capt. Elias Davis House and discover how architecture, craftsmanship, and everyday objects reveal the lives of one Gloucester family and the changing history of Cape Ann. This docent-led experience invites visitors to look closely at the details that transform a historic building into a story of community, commerce, and home.
