North of Boston

LET GO An Exhibition Featuring Benjamin Herbert, Kathleen Gerdon Archer, and Janice Colby
2026-06-28 12:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-29 12:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-30 12:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-01 12:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-02 12:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-03 12:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-04 12:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Cove Gallery, 37 Rocky Neck Avenue, Gloucester, MA, 01930
LET GO
An Exhibition Featuring Benjamin Herbert, Kathleen Gerdon Archer, and Janice Colby
Cove Gallery, 37 Rocky Neck Avenue, Gloucester
Exhibition Dates: June 25-July 19
Opening Reception: July 2 from 5-8PM
www.rockyneckartcolony.org
Gloucester, MA LET GO is a group exhibition bringing together the work of painters Benjamin Herbert, Kathleen Gerdon Archer, and Janice Colby in an exploration of discovery, transformation, intuition, and experimentation. Through both abstraction and representation, the exhibition examines what it means to release certainty and move beyond familiar boundaries — emotionally, materially, and conceptually.
The exhibition invites viewers into spaces shaped by memory, landscape, identity, atmosphere, and process. Each artist approaches painting as a form of exploration, embracing openness, vulnerability, and the unexpected as essential parts of creative practice. Together, the works reflect a shared interest in the freedom that can emerge when control is loosened, and intuition takes hold.
Benjamin Herbert’s paintings explore color as a dynamic and immersive material, examining its ability to shape atmosphere, perception, and surrounding space. Leaning into abstraction, his works create immersive emotional landscapes that invite contemplation and encourage viewers to slow down within an increasingly fragmented, image-saturated culture.
Kathleen Gerdon Archer’s work explores color, gesture, and emotional landscape through layered compositions that reflect her continued interest in the natural world and what is left behind. Incorporating hidden birds in movement and migration, her paintings evoke memory, transition, and quiet connection, balancing sensitivity, motion, and reflection through an intuitive process.
Janice Colby’s paintings are infused with emotion, warmth, beauty, happiness, and playfulness — positive human emotions that she describes as “a balm for the soul.” Colby’s paintings invite viewers into moments of delight, curiosity, and emotional connection.
Together, LET GO offers a contemplative experience that encourages viewers to embrace uncertainty, imagination, and new ways of seeing.
The Rocky Neck Art Colony (RNAC), a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization, nurtures excellence in the arts through exhibitions, workshops, residencies and vibrant cultural events for its members and the public. On picturesque Rocky Neck in Gloucester, Massachusetts, RNAC operates three exhibition spaces, open to the public for free, The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck (6 Wonson Street); The Salted Cod Arthouse (53 Rocky Neck Ave.), a partnership gallery and café; and Cove Gallery (37 Rocky Neck Ave.), open seasonally in the former gallery of local artists Gordon and Judith Goetemann. Check the website, www.rockyneckartcolony.org, for hours, openings and special events. For more information, see the website or call 978-515-7004.

Paint On Stage! for Kids (Ages 5-14)
2026-06-28 14:00 - 16:30 | Larcom Theatre, 13 Wallis Street, Beverly, MA, 01915, United States
KIDS PAINT DAY — 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM (Ages 5-14)
Spots are limited to 25 per class — reserve early.​​​​​​​​
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Kids take the stage! Paint on the historic Larcom stage and let your creativity shine! Kids ages 5-14 will join beloved local artist and instructor for a fun, encouraging, and inspiring paint day. This session features a fun cat or dog sunset painting. Students will be guided step-by-step to create a beautiful acrylic masterpiece on stretched 11×14 canvas.
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No skills needed — this is a beginner-friendly class designed for confidence, creativity, and fun.​ Parents/caregivers are welcome to relax in the theatre seats and watch their young artists bring the stage to life!​​ ​​​For questions, email: info@thelarcom.org
ART INSTRUCTOR:
Olesea is a seasoned art teacher with over 30 years of experience, a fine artist, and graphic designer who owns and runs “Olesea’s Art Studio” in Swampscott, MA. With degrees in oil and watercolor painting from a fine arts university in Moldova and digital art direction from the University of Massachusetts, she combines classical artistic training with a modern creative approach.
Her work includes commissioned paintings, custom indoor and outdoor murals, art instruction for children and adults, and creative design for businesses and events. Through her studio, she brings together fine art, design, and community creativity in a warm and inspiring environment.Parents are welcome to relax in the theatre seats and watch their young artists bring the stage to life!​​
​“My daughter loves drawing lessons with Olesea. She is a wonderful teacher who creates such a welcoming, encouraging experience.” – Daria C.
Thelarcom.org/paintonstageforkids

Augustin Hadelich & Friends
2026-06-28 17:00 - 19:00 | Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
Augustin Hadelich, violin | Jennifer Frautschi, violin | Hsin-Yun Huang, viola | Barry Shiffman, viola | James Baik, cello | Adrian Fung, cello
GRAMMY Award–winning violinist Augustin Hadelich takes center stage in a program that opens with a solo recital highlighting his extraordinary virtuosity and expressive range, followed by an ensemble performance of Tchaikovsky’s Souvenir de Florence. A prizewinner at major international competitions, Hadelich is widely admired for his commanding technique, stylistic insight, and musical intelligence.
PROGRAM
TELEMANN: Fantasia No. 8 in E Major TWV 40:21
COLERIDGE-TAYLOR PERKINSON: Louisiana Blues Strut: A Cakewalk & “Blue/s Forms”
YSAŸE: Sonata No. 5 G major
PAGANINI: Caprice No. 19 E-flat major & Caprice No. 16 G minor
Intermission
TCHAIKOVSKY: Souvenir de Florence
“The essence of Hadelich’s playing is beauty: reveling in the myriad ways of making a phrase come alive on the violin, delivering the musical message with no technical impediments whatsoever, and thereby revealing something from a plane beyond ours.” -The Washington Post
AUGUSTIN HADELICH, violin
Augustin Hadelich is widely regarded as one of the great violinists of our time, celebrated for his phenomenal technique, insightful musicianship, and ravishing tone. He appears regularly on the world’s foremost concert stages and has performed with all the major American orchestras as well as leading international ensembles including the Berlin Philharmonic, Vienna Philharmonic, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, and London Philharmonic Orchestra.
During the 2025 summer festival season, Hadelich appears with the Boston Symphony Orchestra at Tanglewood, the Mahler Chamber Orchestra at the Enescu Festival in Bucharest, and the Orchestre de Paris at the Lucerne Festival, in addition to performances at the BBC Proms, Aspen Music Festival, and Grant Park Music Festival. In the 2025–26 season, he will serve as Artist in Residence with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, appearing in concerto, chamber music, and solo recital performances. He will also perform with the Chicago Symphony, Cleveland Orchestra, New York Philharmonic, Philadelphia Orchestra, Pittsburgh Symphony, Houston Symphony, St. Louis Symphony, San Diego Symphony, New World Symphony, and the National Arts Centre Orchestra in Ottawa. International engagements include appearances with the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Gewandhausorchester Leipzig, Staatskapelle Dresden, Munich Philharmonic, Vienna Symphony, Czech Philharmonic, Finnish Radio Symphony, Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia, and many others. Recitals will take him to major cities across North America, Europe, and Asia.
Hadelich’s extensive discography reflects his stylistic versatility. He received a GRAMMY Award for his recording of Dutilleux’s L’Arbre des songes with the Seattle Symphony and Ludovic Morlot. A Warner Classics artist, his recent releases include American Road Trip with pianist Orion Weiss, winner of the 2025 OPUS KLASSIK Award, as well as recordings of Paganini’s 24 Caprices, the Brahms and Ligeti concertos, Bach’s complete Sonatas and Partitas, and Recuerdos.
Born in Italy to German parents and now a dual American-German citizen, Hadelich won the Gold Medal at the 2006 Indianapolis International Violin Competition. He is the recipient of an Avery Fisher Career Grant, a Borletti-Buitoni Trust Fellowship, and Musical America’s Instrumentalist of the Year award. He holds an Artist Diploma from The Juilliard School, is on the faculty of the Yale School of Music, and performs on the 1744 Guarneri del Gesù “Leduc, ex Szeryng,” on loan from the Tarisio Trust.
JENNIFER FRAUTSCHI, violin
Two-time GRAMMY nominee and Avery Fisher career grant recipient violinist Jennifer Frautschi has appeared as soloist with innumerable orchestras such as the Cincinnati Symphony, Chicago Symphony, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Milwaukee Symphony, Minnesota Orchestra, and St Paul Chamber Orchestra. She is an artist-member of the Boston Chamber Music Society and has appeared at all of the major chamber music festivals in America.
Her extensive discography includes the Stravinsky Violin Concerto with the Philharmonia Orchestra and Prokofiev’s Violin Concerti with the Seattle Symphony. Born in Pasadena, California, Jennifer performs on a 1722 Stradivarius violin known as the “ex-Cadiz,” and teaches at Stony Brook University.
HSIN-YUN HUANG, viola
Hsin-Yun Huang is recognized as one of the foremost violists of her generation, admired for her expressive artistry, advocacy for new music, and commitment to education. She has appeared as soloist with leading orchestras including the Berlin Radio Orchestra, Bavarian Radio Orchestra, Tokyo Philharmonic, Bogotá Philharmonic, and Beijing’s NCPA Orchestra, becoming the first violist to perform a concerto there.
A sought-after chamber musician, she appears regularly at festivals such as Marlboro, Santa Fe, Music@Menlo, and La Jolla, and has toured extensively with the Brentano String Quartet. Huang is the founder of VivaViola!, dedicated to expanding the viola repertoire through collaboration and dialogue. She serves on the viola faculties of The Juilliard School and The Curtis Institute of Music, and performs on a 1735 Testore viola.
BARRY SHIFFMAN, viola
Rockport Music’s Classical and Rockport Chamber Music Festival Artistic Director, Barry Shiffman, viola, is a distinguished performer, educator, and arts leader. A founding member of the St. Lawrence String Quartet, he appeared in more than 2,000 concerts worldwide and recorded extensively for EMI Classics. Equally respected as a teacher and administrator, he holds senior leadership roles at the Banff Centre and The Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto.
JAMES BAIK, cello
Cellist James Baik has been praised for his “undeniable authority” and “warmth emerging in lyricism” (Le Soir) following his acclaimed performance at the 2021 Queen Elisabeth Competition. A First Prize Winner of the 2023 Young Concert Artists Susan Wadsworth International Auditions, he is a YCA Jacobs Fellow, recipient of the Paul A. Fish Memorial Prize and Bridgehampton Chamber Music Prize, and is managed worldwide by Young Concert Artists.
Recent highlights include recital debuts at the Kennedy Center and Merkin Hall, concerto appearances with the Kansas City Symphony, Colburn Orchestra under Sir Andrew Davis, Orchestre Royal de Chambre de Wallonie, and chamber performances at Rockport, Bridgehampton, and Buffalo. A member of the Galvin Cello Quartet, Baik studies at the Colburn Conservatory with Clive Greensmith and performs on a J.B. Guadagnini cello on loan from an anonymous donor.
ADRIAN FUNG, cello
Adrian Fung, cello, is a versatile performer, educator, and arts leader, best known as the founding cellist of the critically acclaimed Afiara Quartet. With the ensemble, he is a winner of the Concert Artists Guild International Competition, Young Canadian Musicians Award, and recipient of Second Prizes at the Munich ARD and Banff International String Quartet Competitions, as well as the Székely Prize for Best Interpretation of Beethoven.
A JUNO-nominated artist and producer, Fung has performed more than 600 concerts worldwide at venues including Carnegie Hall, Wigmore Hall, the Kennedy Center, and Amsterdam’s Muziekgebouw. Praised for his “virtuosic” and “brilliant” playing, he has appeared as soloist and collaborator with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, Kronos Quartet, and DJ Kid Koala. He holds degrees from the San Francisco Conservatory, Juilliard, University of Toronto, and USC, and performs on a 1787 Benjamin Banks cello.

Paint Night! for Adults
2026-06-28 18:00 - 21:00 | Larcom Theatre, 13 Wallis Street, Beverly, MA, 01915, United States
Raise a glass and unleash your inner artist at the Larcom Theatre! Join beloved local artist and instructor Olesea for a fun, relaxed Sip + Paint Night on our historic 1912 stage — no experience needed. This session features a beautiful sunset scenery painting, and Olesea will guide you step-by-step as you create your own masterpiece. Whether you come solo, with friends, with family or for a creative date night, expect a welcoming, lighthearted evening. Bring your smile and good mood — and leave with a finished painting you will be proud of. ​For questions, email: info@thelarcom.org ART INSTRUCTOR: Olesea is a seasoned art teacher with over 30 years of experience, a fine artist, and graphic designer who owns and runs “Olesea’s Art Studio” in Swampscott, MA. With degrees in oil and watercolor painting from a fine arts university in Moldova and digital art direction from the University of Massachusetts, she combines classical artistic training with a modern creative approach. Her work includes commissioned paintings, custom indoor and outdoor murals, art instruction for children and adults, and creative design for businesses and events. Through her studio, she brings together fine art, design, and community creativity in a warm and inspiring environment. Ages 15+ Bar & concession available during the workshop (cash or credit) “Amazing experience! I started with zero knowledge and left feeling confident. 10/10!” – Alejandro Thelarcom.org/paintnight

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
2026-06-28 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-07-03 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.

Birdseye Rooftop Live Music Access
2026-06-29 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-06-30 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-07-01 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-07-02 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.

Finding Dory
2026-06-30 15:00 - 17:00 | Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
Finding Dory is an animated adventure that follows the forgetful but lovable blue tang fish, Dory, as she sets out to find her long-lost parents. Along the way, she reunites with old friends and makes new ones, discovering the true meaning of family and perseverance.

Bubbles & Books Storytime
2026-07-01 10:00 - 11:30 | Hammond Castle Museum, 80 Hesperus Avenue, Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Join us every Wednesday morning in July & August for Bubbles and Books on our seaside lawn!
Bubbles and Books is so much more than just storytime. It’s a seaside bubble party featuring stories, music, crafts, a light snack & even an outdoor scavenger hunt.
Doors open at 10:00 am, with bubbles and a craft, then the story & snacks begin about 10:20 am. We recommend you bring a cozy blanket for your little one to cuddle on while we enjoy the storybooks on the lawn. After storytime, enjoy more bubbles and end the morning with a kid-friendly scavenger hunt in front of the Museum.
Don’t forget sunscreen, and we encourage little ones to come dressed in their favorite crown, cape, or whatever makes them feel magical!
Tickets for this event are $10 for ages 8 to adults, and kids ages 7 and under are only $5. Hammond Castle Museum Member savings apply.
We recommend that you arrive 15 minutes early to allow enough time for the walk from the parking lot down to the Museum, then for the check-in process and the walk to the lawn. There are many stairs throughout the campus and inside the Museum. Strollers are not allowed in the Museum or on the Museum Grounds, and oversized baby carriers are not permitted in the Museum due to the many narrow passageways.
This ticket grants you access to the Bubbles & Books program, which will be held on the ocean-facing lawn. If you wish to tour the Museum after this program, ticket holders may purchase Self-Guided Tour tickets in the Museum Shop at a 20% discount. Little ones 4 and under enjoy FREE admission to guided and self-guided tours!
Rain or Shine. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. All proceeds from this program will support the restoration and preservation of the Museum.

A Slice of History
2026-07-01 16:00 - 18:00 | Wenham Museum, 132 Main St., Route 1A, Wenham, MA, 01984, United States
This Wednesday is our Civic Season “Slice of History” celebration. 🍕
Join us on Wednesday, July 1 for Free First Wednesday as we bring together history, civics, hands-on activities, and a nostalgic pizza party atmosphere.
Visitors can make Freedom Quilt squares, participate in Civic Season activities, and enjoy a fun, welcoming way to learn something new together.
A guest speaker, Jason Gulai, Director of the Endicott Center for Civic Participation, with be present to lead a family-friendly conversation around civics, what it can look like to be an active member of society, and what our part looks like. There will be 2 sessions of this discussion at 4:15 PM & 5:15 PM.
History, civics, and pizza. We hope to see you there.
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Delirium Musicum
2026-07-01 19:30 - 21:00 | Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
Delirium Musicum is a thrilling chamber orchestra acclaimed for its bold programming, period-inspired performance, and electrifying, genre-crossing spirit. With members from nine countries, the ensemble swept all five categories in the 2025 San Francisco Classical Voice Audience Choice Awards, earning recognition as one of today’s most exciting and innovative ensembles.
PROGRAM
PROKOFIEV: Romeo and Juliet: Montagues and Capulets *
SAINT-SAËNS: Danse Macabre *
G. SMITH: Cactus Yucca Scrub
SATIE: Gnossienne N.1 *
RICHTER: The Four Seasons Recomposed: Summer
Intermission
GLASS: Echorus
SCHUBERT: Erlkönig *
MONTGOMERY: Banner for Solo String Quartet and String Orchestra
VIVALDI: The Four Seasons: Winter
*Piece arranged for Delirium Musicum by Gianluca Bersanetti
“Virtuosic and versatile…“This exciting young ensemble is a step ahead, ready for anything.” -Los Angeles Times
Founded in 2018 by violin virtuoso Etienne Gara, Delirium Musicum is a Los Angeles–based string ensemble that channels the artistic excellence, energy, and leadership of a new generation of musicians. Drawing inspiration from the city’s vibrant cultural mosaic and boundary-bending spirit, the ensemble forges a distinctive musical identity shaped by diversity, spontaneity, and bold artistic curiosity. Its members represent nine countries across four continents, and their programs juxtapose music from across eras and styles, creating performances that invite audiences into deeply human and immediate musical experiences.
Praised as “ferocious and rhythmically mesmerizing” by San Francisco Classical Voice, Delirium Musicum is widely recognized for its out-of-the-box programming and electrifying live performances. Los Angeles Times critic Mark Swed describes the group as “a step ahead, ready for anything—virtuosic and versatile.” Through concerts, tours, recordings, and multimedia projects, the ensemble reaches audiences of wide-ranging backgrounds and musical tastes.
Delirium Musicum’s debut album, Seasons, was released on Warner Classics in April 2023 to international acclaim. Critics across Europe praised the ensemble’s intensity, urgency, and ability to connect deeply with listeners, with Diapason noting the group’s energy and tension in its vivid interpretations. Recent projects include Treelogy, a three-part collaborative work with composers Billy Childs, Steven Mackey, and Gabriella Smith, commissioned by The Soraya and premiered in Los Angeles in 2023. Inspired by California’s Joshua trees, sequoias, and redwoods devastated by wildfires, the project was hailed by the Los Angeles Times as “a sublime, classical ode to California’s redwoods, sequoias and Joshua trees.”
Community engagement is central to Delirium Musicum’s mission. During the pandemic, Gara and violinist YuEun Kim launched MusiKaravan, traveling the West Coast in a 1971 VW bus to perform socially distanced concerts for diverse communities. The project evolved into an award-winning streaming series and continues today. The ensemble also presents Baby Concerts, developed with USC’s Brain and Creativity Institute, offering interactive musical experiences for infants, toddlers, and caregivers.
Delirium Musicum has received numerous honors, including a Global Music Awards Silver Medal, and in 2025 swept all five categories in the San Francisco Classical Voice Audience Choice Awards, affirming its place as one of today’s most exciting and innovative ensembles.

Ramble Through the Revolution: Old Hill Burying Ground
2026-07-02 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.

The American Revolution: A story of the War in 28 Paintings
2026-07-02 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

Spiritualism Tours by Candlelight at Hammond Castle Museum
2026-07-02 18:00 - 21:00 | Hammond Castle Museum, 80 Hesperus Avenue, Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
From John Hays Hammond Jr.’s attempts to communicate with supernatural entities using a Faraday Cage to Irene Fenton Hammond’s extensive astrological writings under a mysterious pen name, this 55-minute, fully-guided specialty tour sets the stage for a fun and informative seasonal experience unlike any other. The dramatic, Gothic-inspired architecture of the Museum and the twilight atmosphere are enhanced by the light of handheld electronic lanterns throughout your tour.
New in 2026: Extended Hours and Midnight Tours
For the first time, Hammond Castle Museum is offering its popular Spiritualism Tours by Candlelight during extended late-night hours–including a midnight tour–on October 22nd and 29th—a one-of-a-kind experience for those celebrating the Halloween season on the North Shore!
Admission:
July, August, & September: $27.50.
October: $35.
Museum Member savings apply.
Please be mindful when processing your reservation to select the correct reservation date and corresponding admission price.

Joshua Bell & Larisa Martinez
2026-07-02 19:30 - 21:00 | Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
Husband-and-wife duo Joshua Bell and Larisa Martínez present The Voice and the Violin, a genre-spanning program exploring art song, opera, musical theater, and works by Puerto Rican and Spanish composers—an acclaimed collaboration presented at major festivals and concert halls nationwide.
“Bell and Martínez’s musical sensibilities were evenly matched, the soprano’s delicate voice fitting well with the violinist’s effortless playing… the program retained the feel of an intimate, 19th-century salon, yet didn’t pass up the chance for big, impressive moments.” — Cleveland Classical
JOSHUA BELL, violin
With a career spanning nearly four decades, GRAMMY® Award–winning violinist Joshua Bell CBE is one of the most celebrated and influential artists of his era. He has performed with virtually every major orchestra in the world and maintains an extraordinarily active career as a soloist, recitalist, chamber musician, conductor, and Music Director of the Academy of St Martin in the Fields. In 2025, Bell was awarded an honorary Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) by King Charles III for services to music.
Highlights of Bell’s 2024–25 season include the release of two new albums: Thomas De Hartmann Rediscovered, featuring the world premiere recording of De Hartmann’s Violin Concerto with the INSO-Lviv Orchestra, and an album of Mendelssohn piano trios recorded with longtime collaborators Jeremy Denk and Steven Isserlis. An avid recitalist, Bell tours internationally and performs his popular Voice and the Violin program with soprano Larisa Martínez throughout North America. As a guest soloist, he appears with leading orchestras including the New York Philharmonic, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France, and Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, while also conducting and performing with major ensembles across Europe and the U.S.
Bell has served as Music Director of the Academy of St Martin in the Fields since 2011, following a relationship with the orchestra that dates back to 1986. His recordings with the Academy include GRAMMY®-nominated and chart-topping releases, and his contract has been extended through the 2027–28 season.
A champion of new music, Bell has commissioned and premiered works by John Corigliano, Edgar Meyer, Jessie Montgomery, Jennifer Higdon, Kevin Puts, and others. His GRAMMY®-winning recording of Nicholas Maw’s Violin Concerto is among many acclaimed releases for Sony Classical, with whom he has recorded more than forty albums.
Born in Bloomington, Indiana, Bell studied with Josef Gingold, debuted with the Philadelphia Orchestra at age 14, and made his Carnegie Hall debut at 17. He continues to inspire audiences worldwide through performances, recordings, education initiatives, and innovative collaborations across musical genres.
LARISA MARTINEZ, soprano
Internationally acclaimed soprano Larisa Martínez is widely recognized as one of the most compelling vocal artists of her generation. Born and raised in Puerto Rico, she is praised for her warm lyric coloratura voice, expressive musicianship, and captivating stage presence. Opera News lauded her portrayal of Rossini’s Corinna (Il viaggio a Reims), writing that “Ms. Martínez cut an elegant figure, her deportment on stage matching that of her singing.”
Ms. Martínez has appeared in leading operatic roles including Violetta (La Traviata) with Wichita Grand Opera, Sophie (Werther) alongside Piotr Beczala, and Maria (West Side Story) conducted by Lawrence Foster at Festival Napa Valley, sharing the stage with tenor Michael Fabiano. Her concert appearances include Mahler’s Symphonies Nos. 2 and 4, Mozart’s Requiem, Villa-Lobos’ Floresta do Amazonas, and performances presented by Renata Scotto in Rome, recorded for Euroclassics.
In 2019, Martínez made her Kennedy Center recital debut and her Carnegie Hall Stern Auditorium debut singing Mahler’s Resurrection Symphony. She created the role of Isaura in the world premiere of Mercadante’s Francesca da Rimini in Italy under Fabio Luisi and Pier Luigi Pizzi. That same year, she was invited to Cuba as part of President Barack Obama’s artistic delegation, appearing in the Emmy®-nominated PBS special Live from Lincoln Center: Seasons of Cuba.
For the past three years, Ms. Martínez has toured internationally with Andrea Bocelli, performing at venues including Madison Square Garden and the Hollywood Bowl. She also collaborates frequently with violinist Joshua Bell, including PBS broadcasts and an upcoming Voice and the Violin tour. A winner of the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions (Puerto Rico), Martínez holds degrees from the Music Conservatory of San Juan, the University of Puerto Rico, and Mannes School of Music. She is a proud artistic resident of Turnaround Arts, championing arts education nationwide.
PETER DUGAN, piano
Pianist Peter Dugan is celebrated for performances that combine virtuosity, versatility, and bold musical imagination. His debut appearances with Michael Tilson Thomas and the San Francisco Symphony were described by the Los Angeles Times as “stunning” and by the San Francisco Chronicle as “fearlessly athletic.” Heard nationwide as the host of NPR’s From the Top, Dugan maintains an active career as a soloist, recitalist, and chamber musician across North America and abroad.
A sought-after multi-genre artist, Dugan has collaborated with musicians and artists ranging from Itzhak Perlman, Renée Fleming, and Joshua Bell to Jesse Colin Young and Glenn Close. The Wall Street Journal has described his partnership with violinist Charles Yang as a “classical-meets-rockstar duo.” He has appeared in chamber music recitals presented by Carnegie Hall, Music@Menlo, and the Chamber Music Society of Palm Beach, and has performed as a soloist with orchestras including the San Francisco, Houston, and Kansas City Symphonies.
Dugan’s recordings include a release of Ives’ Fourth Symphony with Tilson Thomas and the San Francisco Symphony, named one of the New York Times’ top classical albums of 2019, and A Silent Night: A WWI Memorial in Song with baritone John Brancy. A Juilliard graduate, he serves on the Juilliard Evening Division faculty and is a Yamaha Artist.

Johnny A Syndicate at The Cut
2026-07-02 19:30 - 22:00 | The Cut, 177 Main Street , Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
The Johnny A. Syndicate is a powerhouse new blues-rock band built on grit, soul, and serious musical pedigree.
Fronted by Grammy-nominated guitarist, Johnny A., the group delivers a dynamic blend of searing guitar work and deep-rooted blues tradition.
Mike Gill brings raw, expressive vocals and fiery harmonica, while veteran drummer Marty Richards lays down a driving, rock-solid groove. Anchoring it all is Dean Cassell on bass, locking in a tight, soulful foundation.
Together, The Johnny A. Syndicate channels the spirit of classic blues rock with a fresh, electrifying edge—delivering performances that are both timeless and unmistakably their own.

Cherry Festival at Cider Hill Farm
2026-07-03 10:00 - 18:00 | Cider Hill Farm, 45 Fern Avenue, Amesbury, M, 01913, United States
Celebrate cherry season at Cider Hill Farm during our 1st annual Cherry Festival! It’s a full day of live music, hard cider, family-friendly activities, hayrides, homemade cherry treats and cherry picking. View the schedule, cherry recipes and FAQs.

Red, White, & Beauport Fireworks Celebration
2026-07-03 19:00 - 22:00 | Beauport Hotel Gloucester, 55 Commercial Street, Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Celebrate Red, White, & Beauport from the ultimate rooftop vantage point above Gloucester Harbor. Take in the fireworks from one of the best views in town while enjoying live DJ entertainment from The 617 Event Group, handcrafted cocktails, and sweeping harbor and downtown skyline views with our Rooftop Evening Pass beginning at 7:00PM. Bring your suit for a festive evening swim in the pool or a relaxing soak in the hot tub as the celebration unfolds overhead.
This event is 21+ adults only.
General Admission starts at $50 and does not include food and beverage.
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 12:00PM the day of the event; guests will be notified by email.

Red, White & Beauport Fireworks Celebration
2026-07-03 19:00 - 22:00 | Beauport Hotel Gloucester, 55 Commercial Street, Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Celebrate Red, White, & Beauport from the ultimate rooftop vantage point above Gloucester Harbor.
Take in the fireworks from one of the best views in town on Friday, July 3rd, while enjoying live DJ entertainment from The 617 Event Group, handcrafted cocktails, and sweeping harbor and downtown skyline views with our Rooftop Evening Pass beginning at 7:00PM. Bring your suit for a festive evening swim in the pool or a relaxing soak in the hot tub as the celebration unfolds overhead.
General Admission starts at $50 and does not include food and beverage. This event is 21+ adults only.
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.

Fireworks Cruise in Gloucester Harbor aboard the Wejack
2026-07-03 20:00 - 22:00 | Cape Ann Cruises, 63 ROGERS STREET, Gloucester, M, 01930, United States
Looking for an unforgettable way to celebrate Independence Day? Hop aboard the legendary WEJACK for the 3rd of July fireworks cruise! Cruise around Gloucester Harbor’s scenic waterfront and savor the breathtaking views as the sun sets and anticipation builds. Watch the night sky come alive with vibrant bursts of color, and best yet, you’ll have front-row seats to a mesmerizing fireworks spectacle. We offer the perfect blend of relaxation and excitement, with spacious decks for mingling, a fully stocked bar, and a friendly crew to ensure your comfort. Don’t miss this opportunity to create magical memories while celebrating Independence Day. Book your fireworks cruise today!
Return times are approximate
Limited Seating

Tea in the Tavern at the Marblehead Arts Association
2026-07-04 13:00 - 16:00 | Marblehead Arts Association, 8 Hooper Street, Marblehead, M, 01945, United States
Find tranquility this July 4th weekend at the Marblehead Arts Association!
Take time this July 4th to enjoy inspiring artworks, browse for unique, handcrafted gifts, spend an evening quietly reading, and relax with afternoon tea & cake at the Marblehead Arts Association.
The Marblehead Arts Association Summer Exhibition is now on with a display of stunning fine art, photography and 3D, including works by newly juried members. Galleries and gift shop are open Wednesday to Sunday, 12-5pm. Admission is free.
Thursday July 2nd, 6 – 8pm: Silent Book Reading Party
Spend a relaxing evening of literary escape hosted by the Marblehead Festival of Arts, in partnership with the Marblehead Arts Association. Enjoy uninterrupted reading in a quiet setting, perfect for starting your summer reading list. Cost $10.
Saturday July 4th & Sunday July 5th, 1-4pm: Tea in the Tavern
Take a break on Saturday & Sunday afternoon with a welcome cup of tea in beautiful bone china, and enjoy a cookie or cake in the historic Tavern at the Hooper Mansion – or in the exquisite courtyard garden, a hidden gem behind the Marblehead Arts Association!
