Salem Armory Visitor Center
Step into the world of 18th-century sailors and discover how crews survived long voyages at sea. In this hands-on program, kids will learn what sailors ate, how they kept food from spoiling, and what they did when someone got sick at sea. Become part of a “crew,” choose supplies for your ship, try salting green...
Wenham Museum
Get ready for an immersive, hands-on reptile adventure with Rainforest Reptiles! For more than 30 years, this popular live animal show has been bringing audiences face-to-face with rescued reptiles through exciting, interactive presentations. Meet incredible reptiles up close, discover surprising facts, and experience the thrill of a live animal encounter. With plenty of audience interaction,...
Peabody Essex Museum
Join artist Elizabeth James-Perry (Aquinnah Wampanoag) for a demonstration of the Native American art practice of weaving a mat from the inner bark of a cedar tree. After the session, see her nature-based artworks featured in the Knowing Nature exhibition. James-Perry, a restoration ecologist, will also discuss how she sustainably harvests and prepares natural materials...
Salem Armory Visitor Center
Did you know that Salem had the first elephant to ever set foot in America? It’s true! Join us and the Salem Public Library at the Salem Armory Visitor Center for a storytime of Salem firsts – we’ll be reading books, playing games, making a craft, and enjoying a sweet treat at the end. This...
The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck
Join multidisciplinary artist Linda Kauss for an evening celebrating "Just Looking: A Collection of Drawings and Musings", a deeply personal work rooted in creative exploration and intuition. "Just Looking" began in 2005 as an exercise in creative play. With no set outcome in mind, Kauss explored the movement of graphite and the subtle power of...
J.O.J. Frost Gallery 170 Washington Street
Dan Dixey will return to the Marblehead Museum on Thursday, April 23 at 7pm for another edition of his popular Marblehead Images lecture. The lecture will feature historic photographs of Marblehead in the 1800s and 1900s, including rarely seen photographs Dixey has discovered in the past year. Copies of Dixey’s books will also be on...
Wenham Museum
Meet some of the farm’s most lovable residents right at the Museum, when Goats to Go brings their fainting goats for a visit! Join us for an indoor, hands-on experience where you can meet and interact with these adorable fainting goats. In this relaxed, family-friendly session, you’ll sit alongside the goats—petting, brushing, and even feeding...
Newburyport Art Association
The Cat’s Pajamas: A Secret Speakeasy for the Arts Psst… you’re invited to The Cat’s Pajamas, a delightfully hush-hush speakeasy fundraiser in support of Newburyport Art! Slip behind the curtain on Friday, April 24, 2026, from 6:30–8:30pm for an intimate gathering of art lovers ready to toast creativity. Enjoy bespoke cocktails, live music, and the...
Newburyport Art Association
In this workshop, create mixed media paintings that combine drawing, painting and collage. We will begin making a series of drawings from life or from your imagination. There will be flowers available for reference. Taking these drawings, you will then use paint and different papers to compose paintings. There will be lots of papers available,...
On April 25th & 26th, 2026, join us for the 3rd Annual North of Boston Book Trail's Passport Challenge! The Passport Challenge kicks off Independent Bookstore Day Weekend, which celebrates & shines a spotlight on indie bookstores. This year the NOBBT includes 20 independent bookstores North of Boston! Participants can pick up a passport booklet...
Wenham Museum
Get ready for an unforgettable night of high-energy soul and rock with Boston music legend Barrence Whitfield. A longtime fixture of the Boston music scene and a Beverly resident, Whitfield is known for his electrifying performances and powerhouse voice, often compared to legends like Little Richard, Solomon Burke, and Wilson Pickett. He has shared the stage with...
Larcom Theatre
North Shore audiences pack the house for Miranda Russell and her extraordinary 6 piece band. A powerful and moving vocalist, Miranda's performance centers on nuanced treatments of an eclectic range of favorites from Cole Porter to Richard Thompson. Critics have routinely praised her dynamic interpretation and delivery of the American Songbook as well as her...
