North of Boston

Newburyport Art presents "May Exhibits"
2025-05-15 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-14 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-13 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-11 11:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Newburyport Art Association, 65 Water St, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
Newburyport Art (NAA) presents three new exhibits on view at Newburyport Art. On view in the Sargent and Hartson Galleries is Paper Stories, featuring works by 84 artists. In the Hills Gallery is Light, Color… Action!, a featured artist exhibition by Adrienne Circelli-Silversmith. Lastly, in the Mural Gallery is Artist Spotlight Bill Balsam.
Paper Stories features 107 works on paper and works created out of paper. This show includes paper sculpture, watercolor, mixed media collage, pastel, printmaking and photography. Participating artists hail from across the east coast, and include work by NAA members and non-members. Visitors can expect to find themselves immersed in a wide range of subject matter, artistic techniques, and color palettes.
In the Hills Gallery, Light, Color….Action by Adrienne Circelli-Silversmith explores the nuances of light, shadow, and color. Adrienne writes, “in these still lifes I create dynamic compositions utilizing light and shadows on objects especially on vibrant color flowers. It is a cacophony of color that I hope brings joy to all that view it.” Adrienne’s exhibit features over 30 works from her exploration into this concept.
Artist Spotlight Bill Balsam is on view in the Mural Gallery, highlighting his photographs. Bill’s pieces include nature photography, landscape, coastal, and industrial. His show is on view from May 9th to May 22nd.
A joint reception will be held for Paper Stories and Light, Color, Action! On Saturday, May 10th from 4:00-6:00 PM.
The galleries are free and open to the public Tuesday through Saturday from 11:00am–5:00pm and Sunday from 1:00pm–5:00pm. Newburyport Art is closed on Mondays. The ground-floor Hills Gallery has an accessible entrance. More information, as well as an online gallery is available at newburyportart.org.
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.

Coffee and Conversations at the Carlson Education Center: Portrait of a Fisherman
2025-05-15 10:30 - 11:30 | Cape Ann Museum Green, 13 Poplar Street, Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Carlson Education Center & Janet & William Ellery James Center
CAM Green, 13 Poplar Street, Gloucester, MA
CAM Members Free, Non-Members $5
Registration Required as space is limited.
Come for a presentation about American Impressionist, Edward Potthast (1857-1927), and his painting, Portrait of a Fisherman. Potthast was a prominent figure in American Art, exhibiting at the National Academy of Design and the Paris Salon whose paintings are characterized by their use of light and color.
Join us Thursdays for a unique experience. Led by a CAM docent, these deep dives into a single artwork or object from the Collection will begin with conversation, a short presentation and complimentary coffee at the Carlson Center, followed by a special trip to the James Center to view the object being discussed. No special knowledge needed! Just a curiosity to learn more in a small group setting and enjoy a unique experience.
Image Credit: Edward Potthast (1857-1927), Portrait of a Fisherman. 1900, oil on canvas. Gift of Marietta E. Lynch, given in memory of Margaret Farrell Lynch, 1999. [1999.70.1].

Member Program – C.B. Fisk: An Offsite Tour
2025-05-15 10:30 - 11:30 | CB Fisk, Inc, 21 Kondelin Rd, Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Meet at C.B. Fisk, Inc. in Gloucester, MA 01930
Special to CAM Members Only
Registration is Required as space is limited.
Led by C.B. Fisk staff, tour the 25,000 square foot workshop and meet the team! From the dedicated lumber space to the fabrication of aluminum and the model room for the making of scale models, you will be impressed by the sights and sounds of C.B. Fisk. The tour takes approximately 1 hour. This tour is available through the Cape Ann Museum.
Location information will be supplied upon registration.
Not a member? Join today at capeannmuseum.org/membership!
Photo Credit: Opus 150, designed by C.B. Fisk in 2018 for Christ Church Episcopal, Philadelphia, PA. Photo by Dana Sigall. Photo courtesy of C.B. Fisk.

Mornings at the Museum
2025-05-15 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-14 08:00 - 17:00 | Wenham Museum, 132 Main St., Route 1A, Wenham, MA, 01984, United States
🎉 Join us for Mornings at the Museum 🎉
Start your day with joy, discovery, and creativity—just for little ones and their grown-ups!
🗓 Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays at 10:00 AM
🎟 Free with Admission | Ages 0–5 | No Registration Needed
Experience drop-in fun for little learners like:
🧵 Hands-On History & Play: Step into the past with interactive play inspired by real museum objects.
🎨 Arts & Making: Hands-on crafts, open-ended projects, and sensory art activities.
🎵 Movement & Music: Sing, dance, and play your way through rhythm and motion.
📚 Literacy & Language: Build early literacy through stories, rhymes, and interactive reading fun.
🔬 STEM & Discovery: Explore science, nature, and problem-solving through playful experiments.
Discover something new every week—and make memories that last a lifetime!
Drop in with your little one to play, learn, and grow through joyful, play-based museum fun!
Learn more at: www.wenhammuseum.org/events

Cape Ann Shakespeare Troupe presents One Act Wonders
2025-05-14 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-05-13 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-05-12 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-05-11 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.

Music in the Gallery
2025-05-14 13:00 - 13:30 | Cape Ann Museum Green, 13 Poplar Street, Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Wednesdays, April 16 – June 25, 2025
1:00 p.m.- 1:30 p.m.
Janet & William Ellery James Center, CAM Green
13 Poplar Street, Gloucester, MA 01930
Free and open to the public.
Parking is first come, first served.
Join us Wednesdays, April – June in the James Center Gallery to enjoy music during your visit played by C.B. Fisk musicians on a continuo organ. For more information about C.B. Fisk please visit: www.cbfisk.com.
C.B. Fisk organists: Carl Klein, Tim McEwen, Ted Stoddard, Michael Kraft, Barbara Bruns, Mark Nelson, David Pike, along with Kathleen Adams. For biographies please visit: cbfisk.com
Image Credit: Opus 150, designed by C.B. Fisk in 2018 for Christ Church Episcopal, Philadelphia, PA. Photo courtesy of C.B. Fisk.

The Galleries at LynnArts will host a vibrant new Pop-UP solo exhibition, Polyvios Christoforos: From the Collection – Greek Scenes, Caricatures & Figure Drawings
2025-05-14 12:00 - 17:00 | MA
Polyvios Christoforos Exhibit at GALA Features Over a Decade of Creative Growth
Lynn, MA — The Galleries at LynnArts will host a vibrant new Pop-UP solo exhibition, Polyvios Christoforos: From the Collection – Greek Scenes, Caricatures & Figure Drawings, from May 14 to May 18, 2025. The show will be on view in The Galleries At LynnArts Pop Up in the Community Gallery at 25 Exchange Street in Lynn, with an Artist’s Reception on Sunday, May 18, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM.
Polyvios Christoforos is a North Shore-based artist whose work bridges whimsical imagination and classical observation. Influenced by animation legends like Preston Blair, Ren & Stimpy, and Disney classics, his practice blends storytelling with fine art traditions. A turning point came in an art class at the North Shore Education Consortium, where painting a spring landscape sparked his lifelong dedication to art.
This exhibit features paintings and drawings created over the past 5 to 10 years in workshops and classes around the North Shore. With an emphasis on recent work you will certainly see themes that reoccur throughout the years of his body of work. From richly painted Greek landscapes to expressive caricatures and evocative figure studies, Of note is the book that he wrote and illustrated, entitled “Sammy Smart Guy”. Christoforos’ work reflects his journey from self-taught animator to a dynamic studio artist.
The community is invited to meet the artist during the reception on Sunday, May 18th. and explore his work during gallery hours, 12:00–5:00 PM daily throughout the exhibition week.
Admission is free. For more information, visit:
www.polyviospaintingsetc.com or www.galleriesatlynnarts.org
To schedule an interview with the artist – contact his mentor, Annette, at 617-909-9211.

Story-Time & Craft Wednesday
2025-05-14 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

Roger McGuinn
2025-05-13 20:00 | The Cabot, 286 Cabot Street, Beverly, CA, 01915, United States
An Evening with Roger McGuinn begins with the stage dark and the sound of Roger’s 12-string Rickenbacker guitar filling the house as he approaches the standing microphone to sing his signature Bob Dylan song “My Back Pages.”
He always begins his concerts with this song because he takes the audience on the journey through which his love of folk music took him to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Free Story Time at Cider Hill Farm
2025-05-13 10:00 - 11:00 | Cider Hill Farm, 45 Fern Avenue, Amesbury, M, 01913, United States
Children and their grown-ups to join our friends from the Amesbury Public Library on the 2nd Tuesday of each month for stories inspired by farming and the season’s harvest! This program is held under Cider Hill Farm’s picnic tent near the goats. Event is rain or shine. RSVP to just stay informed if anything changes.

Lunchtime History Films-Dogtown and the Revolution
2025-05-12 12:00 - 13:30 | Tapley Memorial Hall, 13 Page Street, Danvers, M, 01923, United States
Lunchtime History Films, bring your lunch!

The Folklore Tale of Dogtown – Origins, inhabitants, mysteries, and role in the revolution

A casual discussion and a 20-30 minute film. Presented by Heritage Films, Dan Tremblay, a volunteer and member of DHS.

Free Admission. Donations appreciated.
Danvers Historical Society: 978-777-1666 or E-mail to connect@danvershistory.org

Cantemus Presents "I Hear America Singing"
2025-05-11 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-11 08:00 - 17:00 | St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Newburyport, 166 High Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
Cantemus Chamber Chorus, with 40 members from across the North Shore, will present two May concerts in Beverly and Newburyport titled “I Hear America Singing.” Featuring African-American Spirituals and music by Charles Ives, Aaron Copland, Rosephanye Powell, Charlene Archibeque, Cecil Effinger, Bob Dylan, and more, texts are by American poets Walt Whitman, Emily Dickinson, Langston Hughes, and others.
The concerts will explore what it means to be American – the American Landscape, the American Dream, Songs of Protest, Songs of the American Diaspora, Songs on American Poetry, and finally asks: The American Dream Restored?
Joining the Chorus will be guitarist Chris Rubén-Winters and oboist Benjamin Fox. Rubén-Winters draws from deep roots in jazz, salsa, and classical music and his playing has enriched performances of multiple Massachusetts choral groups. Fox’s versatility and virtuosity have been showcased in a variety of venues, from Carnegie Hall to Honolulu nightclubs. He is the Principal Oboist of the Bangor Symphony Orchestra and holds the same position with the Marsh Chapel Collegium.
In addition, Cantemus accompanist Jeffrey Mead will be joined by Cantemus singer and pianist Patricia Clark in Charles Ives’ “Variations on America.” Solo work and ensembles will be featured throughout the varied program.
The concerts will take place in Beverly on Saturday, May 10 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 4 Ocean St., and in Newburyport on Sunday, May 11 at 4:00 p.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 166 High St.
Cantemus’ Artistic Director Jason Iannuzzi said: “In fraught times, music can be a healing balm. It can also provide a means for us to process difficult emotions. As we prepare this program offering varied perspectives on America, we are reminded that the American Dream is not a guarantee, but an ideal we must continually work together to preserve.”
For more information about the program and to purchase tickets, visit www.cantemus.org/spring. Tickets may also be purchased at the door.
Cantemus gratefully acknowledges sponsorship support from the Institution for Savings and Eastern Bank, and funding support from the Local Cultural Councils of Beverly, Essex, Hamilton-Wenham, Newbury, and Newburyport. Cantemus participates in the Card to Culture program, a Mass Cultural Council initiative that offers reduced-price tickets to card holders.
Cantemus is a member of Chorus America, MASSCreative.org, and the Greater Boston Choral Consortium.

The Shark is Broken
2025-05-11 14:00 - 16:00 | North Shore Music Theatre, Dunham Road 54, Beverly, MA, 01915, United States
A captivating 95 minute play that delves into the behind-the-scenes tensions during the filming of the iconic 1975 blockbuster movie “Jaws.” Set aboard the cramped Orca boat, the story focuses on the interactions between Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw, & Richard Dreyfuss as they grapple with the challenges of film-making, the looming presence of the malfunctioning mechanical shark, and their own personal troubles.

Mother's Day Comedy Show
2025-05-11 13:00 - 15:00 | Off Cabot Comedy & Events, 9 Wallis Street, Beverly, MA, 01915, United States
This Mother’s Day, join Kathe and Jesse Farris for a motherlode of laughter and family chaos. The mother-daughter duo host the night, featuring two of Boston’s best comedians, Kelly MacFarland and Christine Hurley.
Whether you’re a mom, a mom’s favorite, or just someone who enjoys a good laugh, this show is the perfect way to celebrate Mother’s Day—with comedy, camaraderie, and a whole lot of fun!

Outdoor Hard Cider Bar & Free Live Music Series at Cider Hill Farm
2025-05-11 11:00 - 16:00 | Cider Hill Farm, 45 Fern Avenue, Amesbury, M, 01913, United States
Every weekend at Cider Hill Farm farm brings FREE family-friendly live music on the main lawn from 12-3 pm and extended music on festival dates 11 am – 4 pm. Grab a drink from the Outdoor Hard Cider Bar 11 am – 4 pm on Saturdays and 12-4 pm on Sundays.
Food – Grab lunch at the food truck 11 am – 4 pm and snacks in the farm store 8 am – 6 pm. Guest food trucks and vendors pop-ups regularly.
Play – Parking, play areas and barnyard are always free and open 8 am – 6 pm daily. Bee observatory, chickens and goats arrive mid-May.
Weather – Music, food truck and hard cider bar are weather dependent. We make decisions 8 am on the day of in case weather shifts overnight. Check website at 8:30 am.

Long Hill House & Garden Tours
2025-05-11 11:00 - 12:00 | Long HIll, 576 Essex Street, Beverly, 01915, United States
Visit Long Hill’s breathtaking gardens and stately historic house for a guided tour. Enjoy the rich history of this grand country estate, home of the Sedgwick family, as you learn about the elegant lifestyle of wealthy Bostonians on the North Shore, and the artisans who created it. The tour takes you through the Federal-style house and the spectacular gardens, with terraces, statues, fountains, and pagodas, each section filled with unique perennial flowers from around the world. Highlights of the tour include a room filled with stunning 19th century Chinese wallpaper, the evolution of the stunning Sedgwick gardens, and the hidden connection between the house and an old Southern antebellum mansion.
Please dress appropriately for the weather. Sturdy, comfortable shoes are recommended. Meeting point for the tour is in front of the Main House by the copper beech tree.
Space is limited.
Long Hill House & Garden Tours run most Saturdays and Sundays April through the end of September. Please check the calendar for specific dates or any cancellations.
Please note that Long Hill House & Garden Tours will not be running on the following dates:
Sunday April 20, 2025
Saturday May 10, 2025
Saturday June 26, 2025
Saturday September 27, 2025
Sunday September 28, 2025
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.
Membership: To locate information about your Membership, including Member ID, expiration date, and more please visit: https://tickets.thetrustees.org/membership.
Tickets: To look up your tickets or re-send an email confirmation, please visit: https://tickets.thetrustees.org/orders
Cost
Member Adult: $12;
Member Child: $6;
Nonmember Adult: $20;
Nonmember Child: $10;

Children's Broom Decorating at The Hawthorne Hotel
2025-05-11 09:00 - 12:00 | Hawthorne Hotel, 18 Washington Sq. West, Salem, 01970, United States
Children’s Broom Decorating at The Hawthorne Hotel 10/6
Workshop Time: 9am-12pm Sunday October 6, 2024
Activity Length: 20 minutes
Location: The Hawthorne Hotel 18 Washington Square West, Salem MA 01970
Hosted By: This is a self-guided activity overseen by Good Witch Apprentices
Decorate a magical broom with craft tape, stickers, ribbon, tulle and a charm.
Under age 4 may participate with the help of a supervising adult.
Ticket purchase only admits one (1) participating child.
Please note: Event ticket purchases are non-refundable at this time.

Tulip Fest - May 3-4 & 10-11
2025-05-11 08:30 - 16:00 | Cider Hill Farm, 45 Fern Avenue, Amesbury, M, 01913, United States
Enjoy blooming orchard walks, hard cider bars, free live music, food truck and fitness events, family activities, pop-up events and pick-your-own tulips. Important: Pre-purchased online tickets required for pick-your-own tulips. Limited tickets are available for the best possible experience for all. Tickets will go live in late April or early May as we monitor the field. See FAQs at www.ciderhill.com/tulipfest.

Free Self-Guided Spring Orchard Walk
2025-05-11 08:30 - 14:30 | Cider Hill Farm, 45 Fern Avenue, Amesbury, M, 01913, United States
Step out amongst 10,000 blossoming fruit trees at Cider Hill Farm. Enjoy the fresh air and views as you walk through the orchards. Open Saturdays and Sundays 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. 4/19 – 5/31. Free. No registration required. Best blossom viewing is late April to mid-May. Along your walk, you’ll see apple, peach, pear, plum and cherry blossoms along with the farm’s hives with honeybees hard at work. Area closures possible. Closed 4/20 Easter Sunday, weekdays and afternoons.

Mother's Day Brunch
2025-05-11 07:00 - 13:00 | Boston Peabody Marriott, 8a Centennial Drive, Peabody, 01960, United States
Celebrate Mother’s Day with us at a for a delightful brunch filled with delicious bites and heartwarming moments on Sunday, May 11, from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Treat Mom to a delicious selection of sweet and savory favorites, perfect for making her day extra special.
To reserve your table, call 978-977-6467 – we look forward to celebrating with you!

Tim Meadows
2025-05-10 21:00 - 23:00 | Off Cabot Comedy & Events, 9 Wallis Street, Beverly, MA, 01915, United States
Tim Meadows is an actor, writer comedian who was one of the longest-running cast members on Saturday Night Live, where he appeared for ten seasons. Tim played John Glascot on the ABC sitcom The Goldbergs throughout its ten seasons and starred as the same character in Schooled for its two-season run.
Meadows also played the school principal in the hit comedy Mean Girls and co-starred with Adam Sandler and Chris Rock in the blockbuster comedies Grown Ups and Grown Ups 2. Additionally, Tim co-starred with Andy Samberg in Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping for Universal Pictures and co-starred with John C Reilly in Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story for Sony Pictures.
He was seen multiple times in Brooklyn Nine-Nine, The Office, Miracle Workers, and the lead in CBS/Paramount’s No Activity. Tim has also voiced one of the main characters on Bob’s Burgers for Fox and starred in hybrid live-action/animated comedy, Son of Zorn, from Chris Miller and Phil Lord alongside fellow SNL alum Jason Sudeikis. Most recently, Tim starred in the Peacock series Poker Face, Disney+’s The Mandalorian, and Comedy Central’s animated series Digman!

Mighty Mystic with Mike Francis and Different Strokez
2025-05-10 20:00 - 22:30 | The Cut, 177 Main Street , Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
5/10/25
Reserved Seating $35
Standing $25
7:30pm Doors, 8:00pm Show
21+, Positive I.D. Required
Mighty Mystic is considered as one of the leaders in the international reggae scene and is a box office draw at venues and a staple at festivals. The Jamaican born U.S. based artist has 5 highly acclaimed albums 4 of which charted top 10 on Billboard and iTunes. He is labeled as a touring machine with roughly 40 tours equaling thousands of concerts and a career spanning two decades. His high flying, stage diving, brand of reggae music is electrifying and has been captivating audiences everywhere. He has gone from being a fan of reggae music to being a major contributor to the art. Mighty Mystic came on the scene in 2006 after scoring back-to-back international hits with “Riding on the Clouds” and “Revolution”. However, it wasn’t until the release of his first album “Wake up the World” (2010) that he became a household name. “Wake up the World” was a chart-topping album with guest appearance by reggae icon Shaggy. Mystic continues to wake up the world with energy and passion and a brand of his own which he emphatically calls “Hard Roots”. FUN FACT: Mighty Mystic is also the younger brother of current Jamaican Prime Minister the Honorable Andrew Holness. When asked, does being the brother of Prime Minister Holness have any impact on your music? Mystic simply says “Andrew has a job to do and so do I, impact or not we both have our own mission to complete”. THE EARLY YEARS Mighty Mystic was born Kevin Mark Holness in the farming community of Goshen, St. Elizabeth, Jamaica to parents Morris & Sonia Holness. As a child, Kevin showed early interest in his native island’s music. It was common to hear him singing the latest tunes while imitating the actions of popular reggae artists. When Kevin was 9, the family left Goshen and relocated to Boston. Though oceans apart Kevin never lost the passion for his beloved reggae music. Kevin alongside his brother Stephen began performing at school talent shows, outdoor gatherings and anywhere a mic was on display and quickly made a name for themselves as the “reggae rappers”. Soon after the brothers formed their first band the “Thunder Band”. Kevin became “Mystic” as it was his dads nickname and also the name of the area in Boston where he lived. With Mystic on vocals and Stephen on the lightening sharp guitar the brothers would score a National hit (Riding on the Clouds) and a Global hit (Revolution) on their two first releases. This early success and family bond would be the foundation of which carefully crafted reggae music would flow. MYSTIC OF TODAY Though his brother Stephen has since retired, Mighty Mystic has continued to carry the reggae torch. And is now a Globally respected and sought-after artist on the reggae scene. His brand of “HARD ROOTS” with his high energy stage performance has been a magnet for the enthusiastic reggae fan base. He has managed to hold firm to his Jamaican roots while adding elements of Hip Hop and Rock giving Mystic his own identifiable sound. To date Mighty Mystic has released 5 successful albums Wake up the World 2010, Concrete World 2014, The Art of Balance 2016, Enter the Mystic 2019 and Giant 2022. Many of his releases have become cult like favorites within the global reggae genre. He has come a long way from performing at school talent shows to now sharing the stage with some of the greats like Ziggy Marley, Steel Pulse, Damian Marley, Buju Banton, Stephen Marley, Shaggy, SOJA, Toots and the Maytals, Collie Buddz, Sean Paul, Lee Scratch Perry, Barrington Levy, The Wailers, John Brownʼs Body, Dirty Heads Third World, Freddie McGregor, Capleton and the list goes on… Whether club, festival or TV you can be sure to be entertained by the vibes provided by Mighty Mystic. Be on the lookout for his up-coming 2022 “Giant” Album release world tour.
