• 6th Annual Gloucester Juneteenth Celebration

    Gloucester City Hall 9 Dale Ave, Gloucester, MA, United States
    Gloucester City Hall 9 Dale Ave, Gloucester, MA, United States

    Gloucester City Hall  

    Gloucester City Hall 9 Dale Ave, Gloucester, MA

    Join the Cape Ann Museum at Gloucester City Hall to celebrate Juneteenth, the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. 9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Flag raising with comments from city officials and CAM staff outside City Hall. 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Community reading of Frederick Douglass’s What...

    Free

    Cape Ann Museum holds 6th Annual Juneteenth Celebration at Gloucester City Hall

    Gloucester City Hall 9 Dale Ave, Gloucester, MA, United States
    Gloucester City Hall 9 Dale Ave, Gloucester, MA, United States

    Gloucester City Hall  

    Gloucester City Hall 9 Dale Ave, Gloucester, MA

    Juneteenth, the oldest nationally recognized commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States, offers a powerful opportunity for reflection, education, and collective remembrance. This year, the Cape Ann Museum, in close partnership with the City of Gloucester, presents a program honoring the legacy of freedom and the ongoing pursuit of equity and justice—both...

    Free

    Beyond the Music Talk: Anthony McGill, clarinet

    Shalin Liu Performance Center 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, United States
    Shalin Liu Performance Center 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, United States

    Shalin Liu Performance Center  

    Shalin Liu Performance Center 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA

    Principal Clarinetist of the New York Philharmonic, Anthony McGill will share insights into performing as part of an orchestra, among other topics of the classical music scene.

    Free

    Juneteenth at Peabody Essex Museum

    Peabody Essex Museum East India Square, 161 Essex Street, Salem, MA, United States
    Peabody Essex Museum East India Square, 161 Essex Street, Salem, MA, United States

    Peabody Essex Museum  

    Peabody Essex Museum East India Square, 161 Essex Street, Salem, MA

    Join us to celebrate and reflect on the meaning of Juneteenth through art making. Learn about the symbolism behind the Juneteenth flag and make your own freedom flag. Salem residents and youth under age 16 always receive free admission!

    $25.00

    Rockport Music Presents: A Far Cry and Anthony McGill, clarinet

    Shalin Liu Performance Center 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, United States
    Shalin Liu Performance Center 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, United States

    Shalin Liu Performance Center  

    Shalin Liu Performance Center 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA

    A Far Cry joins Anthony McGill, Principal Clarinet of the New York Philharmonic, for a performance of Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto, pairing McGill’s trademark brilliance with the ensemble’s adventurous, collaborative spirit in a program of elegance, vitality, and shared musical purpose. “McGill has a silken tone, but he possesses the admirable ability to vary it, moving...

    $62.00

    Disciple of The Garden – The Legacy of Chris Cornell at Larcom Theatre

    Larcom Theatre 13 Wallis Street, Beverly, MA, United States
    Larcom Theatre 13 Wallis Street, Beverly, MA, United States

    Larcom Theatre  

    Larcom Theatre 13 Wallis Street, Beverly, MA

    Disciple of the Garden – The Legacy of Chris Cornell is a heartfelt tribute celebrating the music and legacy of the legendary Chris Cornell. D.O.G. channels the raw power and emotional depth of Cornell's iconic music catalog, performing hits from Soundgarden, Audioslave, Temple of the Dog, and his solo career along with select deep cuts....

    $31.00

    Dead to the Core

    The Cut 177 Main Street
, Gloucester, MA, United States
    The Cut 177 Main Street
, Gloucester, MA, United States

    The Cut  

    The Cut 177 Main Street
, Gloucester, MA

    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 Battle of Gloucester Reenactment

    Stage Fort Park 24 Hough Ave, Gloucester, MA, United States
    Stage Fort Park 24 Hough Ave, Gloucester, MA, United States

    Stage Fort Park  

    Stage Fort Park 24 Hough Ave, Gloucester, MA

    History will once again come alive on the shores of Gloucester next summer, as the organizers who hosted the successful Battle of Bunker Hill 250 reenactment come together to commemorate the lesser-known Battle of Gloucester, an early naval skirmish during the Revolutionary War that led directly to the creation of the U.S. Navy. The commemorative...

    En Plein Air Sketch Classes with Sue Wheeler

    Hammond Castle Museum 80 Hesperus Avenue, Gloucester, MA, United States
    Hammond Castle Museum 80 Hesperus Avenue, Gloucester, MA, United States

    Hammond Castle Museum  

    Hammond Castle Museum 80 Hesperus Avenue, Gloucester, MA

    From stick figure doodlers to first-rate talents, join us for a seaside, En Plein Air sketch class with Sue Wheeler of Arts Abound in Magnolia. All skill levels are welcome! This two-hour session includes a 30-minute beginner sketch lesson. All you need to bring is a sketchbook, pencils, a ruler, and an eraser. Please note:...

    $25.00

    Arts Fest Beverly

    Cabot St Cabot St, Beverly, MA, United States
    Cabot St Cabot St, Beverly, MA, United States

    Cabot St  

    Cabot St Cabot St, Beverly, MA

    Arts Fest is a free outdoor festival in downtown Beverly that’s fun for the whole family! The festivities will be held outside on Cabot St on Saturday, June 20, 2026 from 10am-5pm, rain or shine. Arts Fest includes more than 125 juried fine artists and crafters, free kids’ activities, and local food vendors and retailers....

    Free

    Rockport Music presents Mozart Sonatas

    Shalin Liu Performance Center 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, United States
    Shalin Liu Performance Center 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, United States

    Shalin Liu Performance Center  

    Shalin Liu Performance Center 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA

    Mark Steinberg, violin & Jonathan Biss, piano Brentano Quartet violinist Mark Steinberg joins pianist Jonathan Biss for three Mozart sonatas—K.305, K.380, and the expansive K.454—pairing youthful energy and lyrical warmth with the clarity, balance, and expressive interplay that define these remarkable works. Program: Sonata in A major, K. 305 Sonata in E-flat major, K. 380...

    $32.00

    Father’s Day BBQ Bash at Appleton Farms

    Appleton Farms 219 County Road, Ipswich, MA, United States
    Appleton Farms 219 County Road, Ipswich, MA, United States

    Appleton Farms  

    Appleton Farms 219 County Road, Ipswich, MA

    Bring Dad to Appleton Farms on the Saturday of Father’s Day weekend for our own seasonal wood-fired pizza, local beer, wine and cider, local BBQ, and live music! Appleton will be slinging their famous pies which are not to be missed! We’ll have Notch Brewing on-site serving up some beer, wine, and cider, with barbecue...

    $20 – $30