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THE GLASS MENAGERIE by Tennessee Williams
2026-02-04 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-01-29 19:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | 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
2026-02-04 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-02-03 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-02-02 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-02-01 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-01-31 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-01-30 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-01-29 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.

Latin Night! Learn Salsa
2026-02-03 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-01-29 19:25 - 20:25 | Larcom Theatre, 13 Wallis Street, Beverly, MA, 01915, United States
Get ready to spice up your dance moves at our Latin Night! Learn Salsa Dance Class Series!
TUESDAY & THURSDAY NIGHTS ——NEXT 6-WEEK SERIES STARTS JAN 6 & 8!
Max 20 students per class. No Drop Ins or Single Classes.
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$114 for the 6-week series
TUESDAY NIGHTS: Jan 6 to Feb 10
THURSDAY NIGHTS: Jan 8 to Feb 12
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Join experienced dance instructors for Latin Night at the Larcom Theatre, where you’ll learn the vibrant rhythms of Salsa. Known for its passion and sensuality, salsa is a lively fusion of Latin American and Caribbean dance styles enjoyed around the world.
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BEGINNER 1A: Tuesdays, 6:30 PM Or Thursdays,8:30 PM
This class is open to everyone! Whether you’re new to Salsa, have never tried it before, or are transitioning from On 1 to On 2 timing, this Beginner Class is perfect for you. The focus is on mastering basic dance steps, understanding salsa timing, building connections and frame, exploring partnering elements, and learning the basic moves for patterns, including left and right turns, and the cross-body lead. No previous experience is necessary.
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BEGINNER 1B: Thursdays, 7:25 PM
This class builds directly on the Beginner 1A series and is ideal for dancers who have learned the fundamentals and are ready to gain confidence and consistency. There will also be a FOCUS on the ‘Leads’ for proper footwork and leading techniques, to become a better leader, needed to lead more advance moves in the future. You’ll continue developing On 2 timing, strengthen partner connection, and expand on basic patterns including turns and cross-body lead variations with proper techniques. The focus is on smoother transitions, musicality, and dancing with greater ease and control. Completion of the Beginner 1A class is required before enrolling in this class.
ADVANCED BEGINNER 1C: Tuesdays (7:40) & Thursdays (6:20)
This class is designed for dancers who already know the basics and are ready to refine and gain salsa skills. Participants must be comfortable dancing ON TIME with the ON2 Rhythm, and able to lead or follow left turns, right turns, and the cross-body lead. To enroll in this advanced class, you should have completed Beginner Class 1A & 1B or have equivalent formal training or experience. Please note: if you currently dance only On 1, you’ll need to start with the Beginner 1A class.
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No partner is required for any class.
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​​We extend a special invitation for ‘leads’ to join, as their participation will help ensure a robust presence of potential partner leads. ​
For questions about the class, email: donnie@thelarcom.org or call @ 781.608.5454
LARCOM THEATRE, 13 Wallis St, Beverly MA

Beauport Hospitality Group Wedding Showcase 2026
2026-02-01 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-02-01 08:00 - 17:00 | Cruiseport Gloucester
Planning your wedding? Join us at Cruiseport Gloucester to meet with the best Professional Vendors in the business!
Winning Editor’s Choice for 2025’s Best Bridal Shows by Northshore Magazine, you’re invited to join the Beauport Hospitality Group Wedding Team—including Beauport Hotel, Cruiseport Gloucester, and Beauport Cruiselines—alongside the region’s most sought-after wedding professionals for our Annual Wedding Showcase, hosted by The 617 Event Group.
Meet and mingle with premier vendors across every category—florals, photography, entertainment, rentals, and design—while gathering inspiration for your wedding day. Enjoy the opportunity to tour Cruiseport Gloucester, one of the North Shore’s most iconic waterfront venues, featuring sweeping harbor views and striking architectural details. Guests are also invited aboard Beauport Cruiselines, the 2025 Editor’s Choice winner for Unique Venues, docked just outside Cruiseport—offering a one-of-a-kind setting for rehearsal dinners, weddings, and milestone celebrations.
As a guest at our Wedding Showcase, you will be entered into a giveaway for a chance to win various Beauport Hospitality Group experiences, including:
Two tickets to one of our themed summer cruises aboard Beauport Cruiselines.
A one-night stay at the Beauport Hotel.
Gift cards to our restaurants: Seaport Grille, 1606 Restaurant & Oyster Bar, & Rail Stop Restaurant & Bar.
$1,000 off of a room rental when you book your wedding within 5 days of the BHG Wedding Showcase.
A gift basket from the Beauport Boutique.
Tickets are $15.00 per person. Learn more and purchase tickets today.*Tickets are non-refundable or transferable.

Snow Moon Winter Celebration
2026-02-01 15:00 - 18:00 | Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm, 5 Littles Lane, Newbury, M, 01951, United States
Under the stillness of February’s full Snow Moon, Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm opens its gates for a winter celebration that honors the beauty of the land, the history of rural New England, and the simple traditions that carried farmers and Native Americans through the coldest season. Walk the winter fields, enjoy traditional Irish folk music from Killeeshil, sip hot cider and make s’mores, listen to interactive Indigenous stories, learn to drum, and take part in a traditional Nipmuc dance led by Larry Spotted Crow Mann of the Ohketeau Cultural Center. The event will culminate as we watch the Snow Moon rise over the frozen fields at 5:09 p.m.

Arneis Quartet
2026-02-01 15:00 - 16:00 | MA
Known for playing with “a conviction that commands attention” (Fanfare) and “a unique collective sound which is as warm and full of sparkle as liquid gold” (Boston Musical Intelligencer), the Arneis Quartet is playfully named after the Arneis grape—a varietal that is difficult to grow, but which yields an exquisite white wine. The Arneis Quartet performs an eclectic range of programs from the standard to contemporary, including commissions of new works and interdisciplinary collaborations in New England and throughout the world.
Free, reservations encouraged.
Location: First Congregational Church, Rockport

Panorama Queer and Trans International Film Festival at Peabody Essex Museum
2026-02-01 11:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-31 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-30 19:00 - 22:00 | Peabody Essex Museum, East India Square, 161 Essex Street, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
The Panorama Queer and Trans International Film Festival returns to the Peabody Essex Museum this January! This festival celebrates young trans and queer filmmakers, both in front of and behind the camera. Panorama welcomes members of the trans and queer communities, allies and fans of new cinema from all around the world!
Kick off the festival with us on Friday night with a special queer community gathering. Evening programming includes an opening reception event, networking and select film screenings with special guests. Throughout Saturday and Sunday, enjoy film screenings and additional programming.
More information about the films and filmmakers will be added soon.
Please note: These films are not MPAA-rated; provided ratings are suggestions from Queer Videography. Please enjoy at your own discretion, and note that some films may not be suitable for children.

Hammers on Stone: The Granite Industry on Cape Ann
2026-02-01 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-31 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-30 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).

Raise a Glass to the Marquee Party
2026-01-31 19:00 - 23:00 | Larcom Theatre, 13 Wallis Street, Beverly, MA, 01915, United States
Step back in time and celebrate a moment more than a century in the making.​ In September, the Larcom Theatre proudly unveiled its replica 1912 marquee, meticulously restored to reflect the brilliance and charm of our original opening era. While the lights returned close to opening day, we never had the chance to truly celebrate—until now.
​Join us for Raise a Glass to the Marquee Party, an evening filled with nostalgia, community, and vintage flair. Come dressed in your finest 1910s–1920s attire (encouraged, not required), then step inside our vintage theatre to mingle, enjoy light snacks and sweets, enter raffles, raise a glass and celebrate with friends and neighbors as we honor the Larcom’s enduring legacy.
As the evening unfolds, we will dim the lights for a special screening of The Count of Monte Cristo (2002), the very film shown on the Larcom’s original opening day in 1912 —closing the night the same way it began over 100 years ago.​
What to Expect:
•🥂 Light snacks and sweets included with admission
•🎶 Mingling and exciting raffles
•🍸 Cash/Credit bar available
•🎬 Historic opening-day film screening
•🎩 Vintage attire encouraged (but not required!)
This isn’t just a party—it is a toast to preservation, perseverance, and community. The marquee once again shines as a beacon in Downtown Beverly, and this night honors everyone who helped bring it back to life.Come celebrate where it all began.Come dressed for the era.Come raise a glass to the Larcom. 🥂
Thelarcom.org/marqueeparty

Legally Blonde the Musical JR.
2026-01-31 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-01-30 19:00 - 20:30 | Gloucester Stage Company, East Main Street 267, Gloucester, M, 01930, United States
The Gloucester Stage Youth Company will have Gloucester thinking pink when they present their production of Legally Blonde JR.
Delta Nu sorority president Elle Woods seems to have it all: good looks, a relationship with the “campus catch,” and great taste in clothes. However her life is turned upside-down when her boyfriend, Warner, dumps her in an attempt to start getting “serious” about his future and attend Harvard Law. Determined to win him back, Elle uses a lot of hard work and some charm to get into Harvard Law so she can prove to Warner that she’s serious enough for him. Once at school, she is challenged by her peers, professors and her ex, but with the help of some new friends, Elle realizes her potential and sets out to prove herself to the world. There is no dress code, but please don’t wear white after Labor Day
With a book by Heather Hach, music and lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe and Nell Benjamin, Legally Blonde JR. is based on the book by Amanda Brown and the hit Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer motion picture starring Reese Witherspoon.
Gloucester Stage Company presents: Legally Blonde JR.

Seasonal Saturday Tours!
2026-01-31 11:00 - 16:00 | Museum of Old Newbury, 98 High Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
Guided tours of the Museum of Old Newbury’s 1808 Federal-style home, offered Saturdays this winter. History comes alive on every floor!
NEW! Fall and Winter Guided Tours at the Museum of Old Newbury
Beginning in mid-October, 2025, the Museum of Old Newbury will open its doors for guided tours every Saturday. Tours begin on the hour from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (last tour departs at 3:00 p.m.). Please note: certain dates are excluded, and tours are weather permitting.
Step back in time as your knowledgeable guide leads you through two floors of our 1808 brick Federal-style home, where every room is filled with objects, stories, and memories of Old Newbury. Along the way, you’ll hear tales of the families who lived here, discover treasures from our collection, and gain new insight into the rich history of Newburyport and the surrounding area.
Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a longtime resident, this is your chance to experience the museum in a whole new way—through a carefully curated, guided experience designed to bring history to life.

Maple Strolls at Appleton Farms
2026-01-31 11:00 - 14:30 | Appleton Farms, 219 County Road, Ipswich, MA, 01938, United States
Sessions start at: 11, 12:15 & 1:30 Trustees Members $12/Nonmembers $20
Visit the historic maple stand and sugar shack at Appleton Farms and learn all about maple sugaring, its history at the farm and in New England, and how you can try your hand at it at home!
Experience a leisurely stroll along our country farm roads and past several historic landscapes to our Appleton maple grove. You’ll learn some of the history of maple sugaring as well as the science behind what makes maple sap run in our trees. The stroll concludes with a visit to our sugar shack where you will see firsthand how we turn the collected sap into our delicious Appleton maple syrup!
Be sure to wear weather appropriate clothing and boots or shoes that are appropriate for hiking in potentially wet and muddy spots or over uneven hilly terrain. All Maple Strolls are weather permitting and will last approximately 1 hour, walking much of that time. We welcome all ages; however, information is geared towards those 10 and up. Have smaller kids? Check out our family geared maple programming, Maple in the Barnyard!
Space is limited for this event and pre-registration is strongly recommended.
We will have a food station open selling maple baked goods, snacks and treats from 12-3pm by the sugar shack. Make sure to stop by! No pizza service will be available. The Farm Store is open 10am-4pm where you can buy our very own syrup. Make sure to stop by!

Children's Maple in the Barnyard at Appleton Farms, Ipswich, MA
2026-01-31 10:45 - 15:00 | Appleton Farms, 219 County Road, Ipswich, MA, 01938, United States
Sessions @ 10:45-11:30; 12-12:45; 1-1:45; 2:15-3:00
Trustees Member Adult: $9; Trustees Member Child: $9;
Nonmember Adult: $15; Nonmember Child: $15;
Children under 2 are free
Maple Season is here! This special program for ages 3-11 & their families will focus on the magic of maple from start to finish. We will discover this tradition by observing trees, tasting sap, learning the tools involved, and finally, tasting the sweet product. We will make sure to have time to visit our barnyard animals!
This program is for families and will last approximately 45 minutes. Please dress for the weather as the program is held outdoors. Children over 12 may be better suited for our Adult Maple Strolls as the information at Maple in the Barnyard is geared towards a younger audience, however, all are welcome.
Looking for a more adult tour? Sign up for our Adult Maple Stroll instead!
Space is limited for this event and pre-registration is strongly recommended.
We will have a food station open selling maple baked goods, snacks and treats from 11:30-3pm by the sugar shack. The Farm Store is open 10am-4pm where you can buy our very own syrup. Make sure to stop by!

The Super 70s Rock Show
2026-01-30 20:00 - 23:00 | The Cut, 177 Main Street , Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Roll down your windows, crank up the radio, and take a ride in a Super Trans AM.Super Trans Am is a unique and innovative theme band, playing all of your favorite arena anthems and chart-topping radio hits of the 1970’s. Combining unparalleled musicianship with artistic and inspired A/V production, you’ll enjoy revisiting classic singalongs from one of the most definable decades in American history. Performing masterworks from icons such as The Eagles, Hall & Oates, Queen, The Doobie Brothers, Paul McCartney & Wings, Peter Frampton, Foreigner, Kiss, Boston and Journey as well as “Yacht Rock” favorites such as “Still the One” by Orleans and Pilot’s “Magic”, you will fall in love with this epic decade of memorable music all over again. In addition to every member of the band taking the lead vocal mic throughout the evening, each show is accompanied by state of the art video and stage production that pays homage to the era’s unique pop culture.It’s time to dust off your flared jeans, break out the air guitar and take a trip back to the days when Welcome Back Kotter and Happy Days kept us glued to our televisions, Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter led our nation, kids jumped Evil Kneivel toys over their Matchbox cars and these timeless songs became the soundtrack to our lives.

Newburyport's Road to Independence, Part I: The Long, Dark Winter of 1776
2026-01-30 19:00 - 20:30 | St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Newburyport, 166 High Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
Historian Alexander Cain returns to Newburyport to explore one of the most tense and transformative moments in American history in this engaging lecture on Massachusetts and Newburyport in early 1776. As the Siege of Boston drags through a bitter winter, he will discuss civilian suffering inside the town, the controversial use of smallpox in efforts to break the stalemate, and the evolving roles of the militia and the Continental Army. He then turns to Newburyport’s own story: the growing rumblings of independence, the dangerous position of Loyalists, and the unleashing of the town’s most potent weapon in support of the American cause: its “wolfpack” fleet of privateers, which struck at the heart of British supply lines and reshaped Newburyport’s economy and identity on land and at sea.
Alex has authored numerous research articles and presentations on the American Revolution, including the Battles of Lexington, Concord, and Bunker Hill, the Siege of Boston,Massachusetts privateers and the experiences of New England and New York loyalist refugees during the Burgoyne Campaign. In addition, he has published two books: We Stood Our Ground: Lexington in the First Year of the American Revolution and I See Nothing but the Horrors of a Civil War: The Loyalists of McAlpin’s Corps of American Volunteers. He is also the creator of the blog and podcast Historical Nerdery (historicalnerdery.com). Currently, he is in the process of writing his next book, “For God’s Sake, Fire!” – The Massachusetts Militia System on the Eve of the Battles of Lexington and Concord, which is anticipated to be released in 2027.
Funded, in part, by the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism

The American Revolution: A story of the War in 28 Paintings
2026-01-29 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
