• Newburyport Art offers Intro to Spoon Carving with Eric Goodson

    Newburyport Art Association  

    Spoons are central tools in the human experience; they may very well be the first and last tools we use in this life. They also make great projects for beginner carvers, with their convex and concave surfaces and changing grain direction. In this course, students will learn about wood selection, grain orientation, spoon design and...

    $95 – $125

    Salem as Muse: Collecting the Globe with George Schwartz

    Peabody Essex Museum  

    In 2026, as part of the Salem 400+ initiative, PEM will present "Salem as Muse," a series of talks that highlight works represented in PEM’s collection. These programs will explore a diverse range of subjects that connect to the unique history and character of Salem, Massachusetts. Join us for the launch of "Salem as Muse”...

    $25.00

    Vernal Pool Party: Big Night Celebration!

    Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary  

    Each spring, on the first warm, rainy night, frogs and salamanders emerge and begin an extraordinary journey to the vernal pools where they breed. Go on a one-hour guided walk where you'll meet larger-than-life characters who bring the story of vernal pools to life—sharing fascinating facts, personal tales, and insights into this remarkable seasonal migration....

    Marblehead Arts Association “Through the Looking Glass” Spring Gala

    Marblehead Arts Association  

    Follow us down the rabbit hole into a fantasy world of surreal experiences at the Marblehead Arts Association Spring Gala! “Through the Looking Glass” will be a celebration like no other with the galleries of the Hooper Mansion packed with creative and fanciful original art installations. Amid these imaginative surroundings and a themed “Through the...

    $100

    The Dave Matthews Tribute Band

    Larcom Theatre  

    DMTB is a celebration of the music of the Dave Matthews Band—your time machine to a funky ’90s tea party, when tape trading, big sing-alongs, and fearless musical exploration ruled the scene. Expect complex guitar riffs, soaring violin melodies, smooth sax lines, and explosive, adventurous drumming that bring that era back to life. Dedicated to...

    $29.00

    Film Screening: Last Stand at Dodge

    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

    Last Stand at Dodge follows jazz/funk band Fats Hammond, which has played at the same Salem club every Tuesday night for 13 years. But when the band suddenly loses its residency, how can the musicians and their loved ones move on? This documentary is a loving portrait of four musicians and their community. Producer/Director/Writer/Editor: Beth...

    $25.00

    Newburyport Art has Daylight Drawing Fun!

    Newburyport Art Association 65 Water St, Newburyport, MA, United States
    Newburyport Art Association 65 Water St, Newburyport, MA, United States

    Newburyport Art Association  

    Newburyport Art Association 65 Water St, Newburyport, MA

    Come enjoy this fun group and draw fellow artists / take turns posing for the group. All skill levels welcome!

    William Shakespeare’s RICHARD III presented by Cape Ann Shakespeare Troupe

    Gloucester Stage Company East Main Street 267, Gloucester, M, United States
    Gloucester Stage Company East Main Street 267, Gloucester, M, United States

    Gloucester Stage Company  

    Gloucester Stage Company East Main Street 267, Gloucester, M

    Shakespeare introduces one of his most notorious villains in Richard III. Richard, the deformed youngest brother of the newly crowned King Edward, vows to his audience to “prove himself a villain.” Armed with unparalleled skills of persuasion and deceit, he murders and manipulates his way to the English throne. A strangely lovable villain, Richard easily...

    $33

    Emily Carpenter & Shannon Kirk @ The Bookstore

    The Bookstore of Gloucester 61 Main Street, Gloucester, M, United States
    The Bookstore of Gloucester 61 Main Street, Gloucester, M, United States

    The Bookstore of Gloucester  

    The Bookstore of Gloucester 61 Main Street, Gloucester, M

    We’ll welcome authors Emily Carpenter & Shannon Kirk back to the store on Sunday April 12th at 5:30pm for a conversation about Emily’s new book A SPELL FOR SAINTS AND SINNERS. The Bookstore will have copies of both Emily & Shannon’s books for sale. No registration required.

    Free

    The Sole Man: The Story of Jan Matzeliger

    Beverly Public Library 32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, United States
    Beverly Public Library 32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, United States

    Beverly Public Library  

    Beverly Public Library 32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA

    Have you ever wondered how shoes are made? Join Essex Heritage and the Beverly Public Library for a fun, hands-on children’s program celebrating the incredible life and legacy of Jan Ernst Matzeliger, the brilliant inventor who revolutionized the shoe industry, right here in Essex County and around the world! We’ll explore the fascinating history of...

    William Shakespeare’s RICHARD III presented by Cape Ann Shakespeare Troupe

    Gloucester Stage Company East Main Street 267, Gloucester, M, United States
    Gloucester Stage Company East Main Street 267, Gloucester, M, United States

    Gloucester Stage Company  

    Gloucester Stage Company East Main Street 267, Gloucester, M

    Shakespeare introduces one of his most notorious villains in Richard III. Richard, the deformed youngest brother of the newly crowned King Edward, vows to his audience to “prove himself a villain.” Armed with unparalleled skills of persuasion and deceit, he murders and manipulates his way to the English throne. A strangely lovable villain, Richard easily...

    $33

    Speed Oracle Card Reading

    Celestial Navigation Astrology & Wellness 254 Essex St, Suite 204, Salem, MA, United States
    Celestial Navigation Astrology & Wellness 254 Essex St, Suite 204, Salem, MA, United States

    Celestial Navigation Astrology & Wellness  

    Celestial Navigation Astrology & Wellness 254 Essex St, Suite 204, Salem, MA

    Join us for a magical evening of Speed Oracle Readings — a fast-paced, fun, and deeply intuitive event where you’ll receive 5 unique oracle card readings using 5 different decks, each one offering new insight and energy. 💫 ✨ Each group rotates through 4 oracle stations ✨ Tap into divine guidance from a variety of...

    $50.00