Events Calendar - Community Event
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Stitching with Strays: A Crafting Club with Kitties!
A friendly crafting club in the cat room at Cape Ann Animal Aid
BeauSoleil 50th Anniversary Celebration with special guest Richard Thompson
Two-time Grammy winner BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet have been hailed as “the best Cajun band in the world.”
AROUND THE TABLE
AROUND THE TABLE | a community weekend dedicated to nourishment body and soul
Hot Gnome: A Live Comedy Special with Kelly MacFarland
A Live Taped Comedy Special with Kelly MacFarland
Vance Gilbert at Old Sloop Presents - Joe Wilkins opens
A Vance Gilbert concert features an unlikely union of humor, virtuosity, and the unexpected.
Wake Up Spirit
First Sunday of every month 11:00am - 1:00pm at Floating Lotus Gloucester. Wake Up Spirit is a dance of heart and community. A safe place to connect.
Sweet Seduction: The Art of Flirting
Mmmm… get ready to tease, tempt, and tantalize your partner at this fun, flirty, interactive date night workshop.
Cape Ann Pride's Fundraiser Social: Survive and Thrive in 2025!
Cape Ann Pride, fundraiser, Minglewood Harborside
Victor Wooten and the Wooten Brothers
A brotherly musical tour-de-force redefining the limits of jazz, funk, soul, R&B, rock, and bluegrass.
Annisquam Village Church Community Coastal Cleanup
Join Seaside Sustainability, local churches, and community groups for a coastal cleanup at Stage Fort Park! Meet at the Bandstand to protect our coastlines!
Kids at The Cabot: Debbie and Friends
A fun morning of music for the whole family!
Ancient Aliens Live
Ancient Aliens LIVE is an experiential extension of Ancient Aliens that explores the theory that extraterrestrials have visited Earth for thousands of years.
Tom Rush Club 47®
An evening of folk music with Tom Rush and special guests
Stitching with Strays: A Crafting Club with Kitties!
A friendly crafting club in the cat room at Cape Ann Animal Aid
Music in the Gallery
Join us Wednesdays, April – June in the James Center Gallery to enjoy music during your visit played by C.B. Fisk musicians on a continuo organ.
Dining With Authors Krystal Demaine and Carmen Fields
Dining With Authors
Cape Ann Shakespeare Troupe presents One Act Wonders
Join Cape Ann Shakespeare Troupe for “One Act Wonders” running April 17th – 19th
Walking Tour: Hopper’s Houses Downtown
Explore the area surrounding the Museum on this walk past select Gloucester houses made famous by American realist painter Edward Hopper (1882-1967).
Cape Ann Shakespeare Troupe presents One Act Wonders
Join Cape Ann Shakespeare Troupe for “One Act Wonders” running April 17th – 19th
Foreigners Journey - A Tribute to Foreigner and Journey
A Tribute to Foreigner and Journey
Cape Ann Shakespeare Troupe presents One Act Wonders
Cape Ann Shakespeare Troupe continues its 2024-25 Season with ''One-Act Wonders'' April 17-19, 2025. A collection of four modern one-act plays
Walking Tour: Waterfront Reflections
Stroll with a CAM Docent for about 1 1/2 hours in downtown Gloucester.
Rockport Community Easter Egg Hunt 2025
Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce's Annual Rockport Community Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 19th at 2 PM.
Cape Ann Shakespeare Troupe presents One Act Wonders
Join Cape Ann Shakespeare Troupe for “One Act Wonders” running April 17th – 19th
The Fixx
80s rockers The Fixx head to The Cabot in Beverly with Jill Sobule.
MARATHON RECOVERY on Tuesday 4/22 with Revive Wellness Treatments (Cryotherapy, Compression, & More)
Marathon Recovery: Compression, Infrared Sauna, Hydromassage, Cryotherapy, & more! Tuesday 4/22, 11am-2pm, by appointment only.
Shark Anatomy & Biology with AWSC
Join us to learn about sharks and how they survive with guest educators from the Atlantic White Shark Conservatory.
Family Program: April Vacation at CAM Green!
This April Vacation, young visitors are invited to discover the art and history of Cape Ann at the CAM Green!
Music in the Gallery
Join us Wednesdays, April – June in the James Center Gallery to enjoy music during your visit played by C.B. Fisk musicians on a continuo organ.
Dweezil Zappa - The Rox(Postroph)y Tour
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of two of his father Frank Zappa’s landmark albums, Apostrophe (') and Roxy & Elsewhere
Family Program: April Vacation at CAM Green!
This April Vacation, young visitors are invited to discover the art and history of Cape Ann at the CAM Green!
Member Program – C.B. Fisk: An Offsite Tour
Led by C.B. Fisk staff, tour the 25,000 square foot workshop and meet the team! Special to CAM Members Only
Family Program: April Vacation at CAM Green!
This April Vacation, young visitors are invited to discover the art and history of Cape Ann at the CAM Green!
Ed Sanders in Gloucester
An evening of verse, music, and tales of beatnik glory with legendary poet, author, activist, journalist, publisher, Fugs founder and glyph maker Edward Sanders
Paul Reiser
A night of stand-up and storytelling with comedian and actor Paul Reiser.
Family Program: April Vacation at CAM Green!
This April Vacation, young visitors are invited to discover the art and history of Cape Ann at the CAM Green!
Swap & Style: A Closet Refresh Event
Got gently loved clothes, cute kicks, or funky accessories looking for a new home? Bring them to our swap event and earn tokens to shop for new-to-you treasures
The Breakers- A Tribute to Tom Petty
The country's premier Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers tribute band.
Laurie Berkner (TWO SHOWS)
Give your child an unforgettable experience that will inspire a lifelong love of music and create lasting memories with the whole F-A-M-I-L-Y!
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Crocker's Boat Yard Demo Week
Crocker's Boat Yard, Book Your Demo Ride
Stitching with Strays: A Crafting Club with Kitties!
A friendly crafting club in the cat room at Cape Ann Animal Aid
Cape Ann Pride Film Fest
Cape Ann Pride Film Fest, Cape Ann Community Cinema
Music in the Gallery
Join us Wednesdays, April – June in the James Center Gallery to enjoy music during your visit played by C.B. Fisk musicians on a continuo organ.
Essex Board of Selectmen Candidate Forum
The Chamber?s Government Affairs Council and The Manchester Cricket will host an in-person Essex Select Board candidate forum on Wednesday, April 30 at 6:30 PM at the Essex Elementary School.
Coffee and Conversations at the Carlson Education Center
Join us for a deep dive into the life and work of artist, Margaret Fitzhugh Browne, Emily “Bonnie” Browne, The Artist’s Sister.
Empty Bowl Enchanted Forest
The Open Door Empty Bowl Enchanted Forest
Jefferson Starship 50th Anniversary Tour
As they celebrate their 50th anniversary, Jefferson Starship reaches a rare milestone that only a few bands ever achieve.
Walking Tour: Bones of Homes
This walking tour provides participants with an architectural overview of Gloucester building styles from the mid-18th to the mid-20th century.
Flourishing Blooms with C.B. Fisk, Homage to Cape Ann Blossoms
All are welcome to enjoy a scaled back version of the beloved Cape Ann Blossoms – this year offered free and open to the public for one day only due to the reno
Walking Tour: Hopper’s Houses Downtown
Explore the area surrounding the Museum on this walk past select Gloucester houses made famous by American realist painter Edward Hopper (1882-1967).
White-Ellery House Tour
The White-Ellery House, built in 1710 for the Reverend John White, Gloucester’s first settled minister in First Parish, was situated in Gloucester’s Town Green.
Lyle Lovett & His Acoustic Group
A singer, composer and actor, Texas-based musician Lyle Lovett has broadened the definition of American music in a career that spans 14 albums.
Walking Tour: Historic Dogtown A Walk Back in Time
This tour will take you down the main roads of Dogtown, to meet some of the people, see where they lived and hear their stories.
Wake Up Spirit
First Sunday of every month 11:00am - 1:00pm at Floating Lotus Gloucester. Wake Up Spirit is a dance of heart and community. A safe place to connect.
Symphony by the Sea: Paris Rendezvous
You are invited to step into the elegance and romance of Paris in a concert featuring the sublime music of France’s most beloved composers.
Lyle Lovett & His Acoustic Group
A singer, composer and actor, the Texas-based musician Lyle Lovett has broadened the definition of American music in a career that spans 14 albums.
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Swing into Spring - A Women's Golf Event 2025
Networking, Businesswomen, Golf Instruction, Learn & Play
Matt Andersen
Get ready for an unforgettable night of music with Matt Andersen, a powerhouse of blues, soul and Americana.
Music in the Gallery
Join us Wednesdays, April – June in the James Center Gallery to enjoy music during your visit played by C.B. Fisk musicians on a continuo organ.
Glenn Miller Orchestra
The most popular and sought after big band of all time returns to Beverly for an evening of swing music at The Cabot!
Coastal R&R
TownGreen with partners is hosting a multilingual program to discuss coastal adaptation, resilience, and relocation issues in an interactive program
Rickie Lee Jones
“The Duchess of Coolsville” (Time magazine), Rickie Lee Jones, returns to Rockport after her 2023 Grammy-nominated album, Pieces of Treasure.
Walking Tour: Harbor Views The Paintings of Fitz Henry Lane Walking Tour
Delve into the 19th century on this tour through the neighborhoods and waterfront areas that inspired the artwork of native son Fitz Henry Lane (1804-1865).
Literary Gloucester, A Walking Tour
Free literary tours of Gloucester, Massachusetts from May through September.
Concours Tour d’Elegance Classic Cars
Join us on May 10th at CAM Green as the Misselwood Concours d’Elegance Spring Tour brings classic cars to the campus!
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Gil Gutiérrez Trio
Experience the extraordinary artistry of the internationally renowned Gil Gutiérrez Trio as they return to the Shalin Liu Performance Center.
Stitching with Strays: A Crafting Club with Kitties!
A friendly crafting club in the cat room at Cape Ann Animal Aid
Roger McGuinn
Frontmen and leader of The Byrds Roger McGuinn heads to The Cabot in Beverly!
Music in the Gallery
Join us Wednesdays, April – June in the James Center Gallery to enjoy music during your visit played by C.B. Fisk musicians on a continuo organ.
Coffee and Conversations at the Carlson Education Center
Come for a presentation about American Impressionist, Edward Potthast (1857-1927), and his painting, Portrait of a Fisherman.
Sip & Sow at Cape Ann Lanes
Join Backyard Growers for a container veggie gardening workshop in the beer garden at Cape Ann Lanes
Save the Date! Schooner Adventure Knockabout Rockabout 3
Schooner Adventure Fundraising Gala, Knockabout Rockabout 3!
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Meals on Wheels Breakfast Fundraiser
“A Wicked Good Breakfast for a Wicked Good Cause!” SeniorCare's 51st Annual Meals on Wheels Fundraising Breakfast on May 16, 2025, at the Gloucester House Resta
Walking Tour: Waterfront Reflections Gloucester’s Harbor Village Walking Tour
Stroll with a CAM Docent for about 1 1/2 hours in downtown Gloucester for the Walking Tour: Waterfront Reflections Gloucester’s Harbor Village Walking Tour
National Theatre in HD: Dr. Strangelove
Seven-time BAFTA Award-winner Steve Coogan plays four roles in the world premiere stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s comedy masterpiece Dr. Strangelove.
Susan Werner - Taylor Abrahamse opens
Over the course of her twenty five year touring career, Susan Werner has built a reputation as one of the country’s most compelling live performers.
Walking Tour: Harbor Views The Paintings of Fitz Henry Lane
Delve into the 19th century on this tour through the neighborhoods and waterfront areas that inspired the artwork of native son Fitz Henry Lane (1804-1865).
Gloucester Student Arts Festival
Arts Fest is a daylong celebration of the arts in the Gloucester Public Schools, featuring exhibits, performances, and demonstrations by students in grades preK
Feathered Friends & Facing Back, Facing Forward: Cape Ann Student Exhibition Opening Day
For an opening reception in partnership with The Gloucester Student Arts Festival.
Metropolitan Opera Live in HD: Salome
Met Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin takes the podium on May 17 to conduct Strauss’s one-act tragedy, which will be transmitted live from the Met to cinemas.
Carbon Leaf
Carbon Leaf—the first band to play the American Music Awards unsigned by a record label—returns with their signature blend of folk indie rock and storytelling.
North Shore Garden Club Community Coastal Cleanup
Clean up Gloucester's coast with Seaside Sustainability & North Shore Garden Club at Stage Fort Park! Register now to help the environment.
Motif No.1 Day 2025
Motif No.1 Day, 5k Run, celebrates Rockport across the arts, Rockport's iconic Motif No.1, subject of artists for over 100 years. A fantastic lineup of events take place throughout the Day: Live music, Plein Air Painting, Children's Activities, Gallery Exhibitions and Performance Art.
Walking Tour: Historic Dogtown A Walk Back in Time
This tour of Dogtown will take you down the main roads of this early settlement, to meet some of the people, see where they lived and hear their stories
Boston String Academy
Enjoy an inspirational performance from the talented youth musicians from the Boston String Academy.
Cape Ann Youth Chorus
Rockport Music’s Cape Ann Youth Chorus brings a program full of fun and joy with their inaugural spring concert.
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS!!! Emerging Artists Open Show 2025 at North Shore Arts Association
Emerging Artists Open Show is the perfect opportunity for students, art enthusiasts, and/or artists earlier in their career to exhibit at NSAA
Music in the Gallery
Join us Wednesdays, April – June in the James Center Gallery to enjoy music during your visit played by C.B. Fisk musicians on a continuo organ.
Healthy Living for your Brain and Body
Healthy, Brain, Body, Engagement, Cognition, Diet, Nutrition, Alzheimers Association
Coffee and Conversations at the Carlson Education Center
Come for a presentation about American Impressionist, Edward Potthast (1857-1927), and his painting, Portrait of a Fisherman.
Gallery Talk - C.B. Fisk Organs: Voicing an Organ, with Nami Hamada & Steve Malionek
Led by organ builders Nami Hamada and Steve Malionek, learn about the art and science behind voicing an organ once it is installed at its final location.
Walking Tour: Hopper’s Houses Downtown
Explore the area surrounding the Museum on this walk past select Gloucester houses made famous by American realist painter Edward Hopper (1882-1967).
Johnny A. Trio
GRAMMY-nominated guitarist Johnny A. returns to the stage with his powerhouse trio, including bassist Dean Cassell and drummer Marty Richards.
Literary Gloucester, A Walking Tour
Free literary tours of Gloucester, Massachusetts from May through September.
Stitching with Strays: A Crafting Club with Kitties!
A friendly crafting club in the cat room at Cape Ann Animal Aid
Sandra Kavanaugh Solo Show at the North Shore Arts Association
Sandra Kavanaugh Solo Show at the North Shore Arts Association
Music in the Gallery
Join us Wednesdays, April – June in the James Center Gallery to enjoy music during your visit played by C.B. Fisk musicians on a continuo organ.
Cape Ann Pride 2025!
#CapeAnnPride, Pride Flag Raising, DJ Coleslaw, Essex Senior Center, City of Gloucester, Pride, Cape Ann Lanes, Bowling, Music, Harbor 9 Golf, Maritime Gloucester, Cape Ann
Coffee and Conversations at the Carlson Education Center
Middle Street in Gloucester is the site of many early colonial homes with connections to the American Revolution. Come learn about these historical buildings an
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Thunder from Down Under
Australia’s Thunder from Down Under returns for their Temptation Tour 2025
Convergence Divergence: A Watercolor Exhibition at the North Shore Arts Association
Convergence Divergence: A Watercolor Exhibition at the North Shore Arts Assocation
Walking Tour: Hopper’s Houses Downtown
Explore the area surrounding the Museum on this walk past select Gloucester houses made famous by American realist painter Edward Hopper (1882-1967).
The Machine
The Machine has forged a 30+ year reputation of extending the musical legacy of Pink Floyd.
