Auction Preview Exhibition - Rockport Art Association & Museum
Auction Preview Exhibition - Rockport Art Association & Museum
Exhibition One
The North Shore Arts Association invites the public to experience our first juried show of the year, Exhibition One--on display from April 30 to May 24.
Associate Spring Show
The North Shore Arts Association welcomes the public back for our 2024 season with the Associate Spring Show, on display from April 30 to May 22.
Workshop: How to Grow Vegetables in Containers
Learn the dos and don'ts of growing your own food in containers
Pathways for Children - Let's Have a Ball Gala
Let's Have a Ball Gala sponsored by Pathways for Children will take place on Thursday, May 2 from 6-10 pm.
Carbon Leaf
A touring mainstay and an indie folk-rock staple, the Virginia quintet’s musical style pulls from Americana, indie rock, folk, bluegrass, Celtic and pop.
Cape Ann Blossoms in the Galleries
Join us for a weekend of creativity, where artistic masterpieces are brought to life through the eyes of talented floral artists.
Emerson Inn Kentucky Derby Party
Emerson Inn Kentucky Derby Party and Dinner
Cape Ann Blossoms in the Galleries
Join us for a weekend of creativity, where artistic masterpieces are brought to life through the eyes of talented floral artists.
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.
Author Talk with Rachel Slade and Jamie Sayen
A talk about manufacturing in America with authors Rachel Slade and Jamie Sayen, hosted by the Book Shop of Beverly Farms at Hastings House, Beverly
Take 6
Take 6 is the quintessential a cappella group and the model for vocal genius, in an intoxicating brew of gospel, jazz, R&B and pop.
Gallery Tour – In the Round: 20th Century Cape Ann Sculpture
Gallery Tour – In the Round: 20th Century Cape Ann Sculpture
Ed & Jo: The Hoppers’ Views of Portuguese Hill Walking Tour
Explore the specific sites in the area of Gloucester known as Portuguese Hill depicted by renowned American realist painter Edward Hopper (1882-1967).
Captain Elias Davis House Tour
This tour will share the history of the house, its occupants, and its unique interior features and historic objects.
Second Saturdays: Free Admission for Cape Ann Residents
As a place-based Museum, CAM exists to share the lived experiences of all those who have been part of this region’s history and are part of its story today.
Walking Tour: Public Sculpture Stroll
Join the Cape Ann Museum for a guided walking tour of Public Sculpture in downtown Gloucester.
CALL FOR ART! North Shore Arts Association's Regional Juried Show
North Shore Arts Association's regional juried show Exhibit New England 2024 is now open for submission through May 25th. https://client.smarterentry.com/nsarts
Met Opera in HD: Madama Butterfly
Cio-Cio-San (Asmik Grigorian) has her heart betrayed by the callous American naval officer Pinkerton (Jonathan Tetelman) in Puccini's tragedy.
CAMTalk: Exhibition Series — Creating the Gloucester Fishermen’s Wives Memorial and More
Morgan Faulds Pike will present an illustrated talk about the Gloucester Fishermen’s Wives Memorial, then progress through more of her work.
Captain Elias Davis House Tour
This tour will share the history of the house, its occupants, and its unique interior features and historic objects.
Cape Ann Youth Musical Showcase: Music of Disney
On Second Saturdays, music students of Alexandra Grace Music Studio will join the Cape Ann Museum for the ‘Cape Ann Youth Musical Showcase’
Carsie Blanton
Carsie Blanton is a songwriter with hooks, chutzpah, and revolutionary optimism.
Emerson Inn Mother's Day Brunch
Mother's Day Brunch at Emerson Inn Rockport
Boston String Academy
The Boston String Academy provides rigorous string instrument instruction to children in under-served communities.
Science and Spirit in Italian Renaissance Painting
STEAM, Lectures, Series, Pride
Writing Our Musical History Showcase
In this concert, students participating in the Writing Our Musical History project will have their compositions performed by professional musicians.
Project Adventure Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Symposium
Project Adventure SEL SYMPOSIUM - Sponsor a Teacher
Gallery Tour – In the Round: 20th Century Cape Ann Sculpture
Enjoy a guided gallery tour of the Cape Ann Museum’s current special exhibition, In the Round: 20th Century Cape Ann Sculpture.
National Theatre in HD: Vanya
Andrew Scott brings multiple characters to life in Simon Stephens’ radical new one-man adaptation of Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya.
A Wicked Good Breakfast for a Wicked Good Cause
SeniorCare's 50th annual fundraising breakfast at the Gloucester House to support Meals on Wheels home-delivered meals will be held on Friday, May 17, 2024
Hopper’s Houses Walking Tour
Explore the area surrounding the Museum on this walk past select Gloucester houses made famous by American realist painter Edward Hopper (1882-1967).
Captain Elias Davis House Tour
This tour will share the history of the house, its occupants, and its unique interior features and historic objects.
Gallery Number One Grand Re-Opening & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Gallery owner Deb Schradieck is known for her watercolor work with its vivid color and unusual detail. Inspired by the famous Cape Ann light, her favorite subject matter is boats, reflections, architecture, street scenes and coastal landscapes, especially along working waterfront. In addition to original paintings, Giclee prints and cards are available. Other featured art includes acrylic paintings by Audi Souza; seagrass jewelry by Jackie Ganim-DeFalco; pottery by Ann Woodbury and Allison Morrissey; and glass by Ann Szerlip.
Member’s Trip to the Manship Artists Residency
Join Rebecca Reynolds, executive director of the Manship Artists Residency, for an intimate tour of the private home and grounds of sculptor Paul Manship.
CAMTalk: Exhibition Series — Producing Large-Scale Sculpture
Sculptor and craftsman Morgan Dummitt will discuss the ins and outs of sculptural production in the 20th century, from initial sketch to completed monument.
Frank Vignola & Tessa Lark
Jazz guitarist Frank Vignola teams up with violinist Tessa Lark, performing in the infectious Hot Club vein of Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli.
Motif No.1 Day 2024
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.
Community Coastal Cleanup at Niles Beach
Clean up Niles Beach with Seaside Sustainability on May 18th, 9-11 AM (May 19th if weather). Register now!
Spring Seedling Sale & Celebration
Get your veggie garden started right this spring with a visit to Backyard Growers' Spring Seedling Sale & Celebration.
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).
Gloucester Student Arts Fest
The Gloucester Education Foundation and Gloucester Public Schools are thrilled to present?the Gloucester Student Arts Festival, a daylong celebration of the art
Denim Blanket Company Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting
You're invited! Join us at Denim Blanket Company to celebrate their Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Motif No.1 Day! blankets that are made right here in the USA, premium materials sourced from US companies and browse our selection of other locally made products
Captain Elias Davis House Tour
The Captain Elias Davis House, located in Gloucester’s downtown neighborhood, was constructed between 1799 and 1804 and has been the headquarters of the Cape An
Historic Dogtown: A Walk Back in Time Walking Tour
This tour 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.
Gloucester Historical Commission’s Preservation Awards Ceremony
This event is presented by the Gloucester Historical Commission recognizing outstanding cultural heritage preservation, restoration, and education projects
House of Hamill
Indie Irish folk band House of Hamill puts on a show that captivates audiences from the very first note.
35th Annual Business Education and Scholarship Golf Tournament
Golf, Education, Fundraiser
YAR Annual Conference 2024
The YAR (Youth at Risk) Conference will be held on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at Endicott College.
Gallery Tour – In the Round: 20th Century Cape Ann Sculpture
Enjoy a guided gallery tour of the Cape Ann Museum’s current special exhibition, In the Round: 20th Century Cape Ann Sculpture.
Emerson Inn May Moonrise Party
Emerson Inn Rockport May Moonrise Party and Dinner
Captain Elias Davis House Tour
This tour will share the history of the house, its occupants, and its unique interior features and historic objects.
Juston McKinney
Come on out for a riotous night of comedy with New Hampshire’s own Juston McKinney! He has appeared on The Tonight Show, Comedy Central, Amazon Prime & more.
Walking Tour: Public Sculpture Stroll
Join the Cape Ann Museum for a guided walking tour of Public Sculpture in downtown Gloucester
MBTS Reads 2024: Author K. Weinersmith Discusses "A City on Mars" and Annual Meeting of the FOL
Meet one of the authors of our MBTS Reads keynote book, ''A City on Mars: Can we Settle Space, Should we Settle Space, and Have we Really Thought this Through?''
CAMTalk: History Series — How Did Gloucester’s Fish Get to Market?
Join CAM Docent Paul Romary for an exploration of what archival resources tell us about this overlooked facet of Gloucester’s fishing saga.
Gallery Tour – In the Round: 20th Century Cape Ann Sculpture
Enjoy a guided gallery tour of the Cape Ann Museum’s current special exhibition, In the Round: 20th Century Cape Ann Sculpture.
Cape Ann Pride 2024
#CapeAnnPride, Pride Flag Raising, DJ Coleslaw, Essex Senior Center, City of Gloucester, The Cut Live, Pride, Cape Ann Museum, Cape Ann Lanes, Bowling, Music, Whales Jaw Cafe, MAGMA, North Shore Health Project, Drag Show
Hopper’s Houses Walking Tour
Explore the area surrounding the Museum on this walk past select Gloucester houses made famous by American realist painter Edward Hopper (1882-1967).
Captain Elias Davis House Tour
This tour will share the history of the house, its occupants, and its unique interior features and historic objects.
Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike by Christopher Durang
2024 Dramatist Guild's Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Christopher Durang opens Gloucester Stage's 45th Anniversary Season
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.
Rockport Middle School Community Coastal Cleanup
Join us & Rockport Middle School's 8th Grade for a coastal cleanup at Front & Back Beaches in Rockport! Meet at Front Beach Restrooms.
Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike by Christopher Durang
2024 Dramatist Guild's Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Christopher Durang opens Gloucester Stage's 45th Anniversary Season
Tinsley Ellis
Tinsley Ellis performs his new, first-ever solo acoustic album at the Shalin Liu Performance Center.
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.
Pride Family Picnic
Celebrate Cape Ann Pride Weekend with the whole family through books, art, music, and sea creatures!
Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike by Christopher Durang
2024 Dramatist Guild's Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Christopher Durang opens Gloucester Stage's 45th Anniversary Season with this indomitable comedy.
Pride on the Pier Tea Dance
Pride on the Pier Tea Dance, DJ Salomon, Cape Ann Pride, Catering by Burnham's, Maritime Gloucester, Cape Ann Pride Coalition, cash bar
Elder Abuse Awareness Rally (Rockport)
June is World Elder Abuse Awareness Month. SeniorCare Inc. and several non-profit and civic organizations are holding special events throughout the North Shore
Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike by Christopher Durang
2024 Dramatist Guild's Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Christopher Durang opens Gloucester Stage's 45th Anniversary Season with this indomitable comedy
CELESONG: Lifting Voices Through Song & Storytelling
Celesong: Lifting Voices Through Song & Storytelling
Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike by Christopher Durang
2024 Dramatist Guild's Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Christopher Durang opens Gloucester Stage's 45th Anniversary Season
Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike by Christopher Durang
2024 Dramatist Guild's Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Christopher Durang opens Gloucester Stage's 45th Anniversary Season with this indomitable comedy.
Rockport Second Saturdays ArtWalk
New in Rockport this year, ArtWalk events will be held on the second Saturday of every month from 5 PM - 8 PM, A wide range of artwork, including painting, printmaking, photography, pottery, and sculpture, will be on view, Meet the artists, sip, shop, and stroll around enjoying the seaside ambience
Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike by Christopher Durang
2024 Dramatist Guild's Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Christopher Durang opens Gloucester Stage's 45th Anniversary Season
Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike by Christopher Durang
2024 Dramatist Guild's Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Christopher Durang opens Gloucester Stage's 45th Anniversary Season with this indomitable comedy.
North Shore Arts Association - Dave Drinon Solo Show
North Shore Arts Association - Dave Drinon Solo Show - June 11-June 24 - Reception on June 15, 2024
North Shore Arts Association - Rocky Forsyth Solo Show
North Shore Arts Association - Rocky Forsyth Solo Show - June 11-June 24 - Reception on June 15, 1PM - 3PM
Elder Abuse Awareness Rally (Essex)
June is World Elder Abuse Awareness Month. SeniorCare Inc. and several non-profit and civic organizations are holding special events throughout the North Shore
Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike by Christopher Durang
2024 Dramatist Guild's Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Christopher Durang opens Gloucester Stage's 45th Anniversary Season with this indomitable comedy
Elder Abuse Awareness Rally (Manchester)
June is World Elder Abuse Awareness Month. SeniorCare Inc. and several non-profit and civic organizations are holding special events throughout the North Shore
Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike by Christopher Durang
2024 Dramatist Guild's Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Christopher Durang opens Gloucester Stage's 45th Anniversary Season with this indomitable comedy
Small Business Person of the Year Awards Reception 2024
2024 Greater Cape Ann Small Business Awards Winners' Reception for Essex, Gloucester, Ipswich, Manchester by the Sea & Rockport
Elder Abuse Awareness Rally (Gloucester)
June is World Elder Abuse Awareness Month. SeniorCare Inc. and several non-profit and civic organizations are holding special events throughout the North Shore
Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike by Christopher Durang
2024 Dramatist Guild's Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Christopher Durang opens Gloucester Stage's 45th Anniversary Season
Community Coastal Cleanup at Wingaersheek Beach
Clean up Wingaersheek Beach, Gloucester, June 15th, 8-10 AM (June 16th if weather). Register now!
Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike by Christopher Durang
2024 Dramatist Guild's Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Christopher Durang opens Gloucester Stage's 45th Anniversary Season with this indomitable comedy.
Essex River Day 2024
The Locals of Essex invite you to Essex River Day - A GIANT bonfire (with a Green Head on top!) at Shepard Memorial Park. There will be live Music, Lawn Games and Food Trucks as well as the Ipswich Ale Beer Truck. Join us for this wonderful family event!
Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike by Christopher Durang
2024 Dramatist Guild's Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Christopher Durang opens Gloucester Stage's 45th Anniversary Season
4th Annual Gloucester Juneteenth Celebration
Celebrate Juneteenth, the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States!
Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike by Christopher Durang
2024 Dramatist Guild's Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Christopher Durang opens Gloucester Stage's 45th Anniversary Season with this indomitable comedy.
Father's Day Cruise Aboard the WEJACK with Cape Ann Cruises
Father's Day cruise around Gloucester Harbor
Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike by Christopher Durang
2024 Dramatist Guild's Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Christopher Durang opens Gloucester Stage's 45th Anniversary Season with this indomitable comedy
The Backyard Growcery
Stop by the Backyard Growcery, a weekly market featuring small-scale North Shore farmers, bakers, a seafood vendor, an artisanal pizza maker, and more.
Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike by Christopher Durang
2024 Dramatist Guild's Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Christopher Durang opens Gloucester Stage's 45th Anniversary Season with this indomitable comedy
Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike by Christopher Durang
2024 Dramatist Guild's Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Christopher Durang opens Gloucester Stage's 45th Anniversary Season
Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike by Christopher Durang
2024 Dramatist Guild's Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Christopher Durang opens Gloucester Stage's 45th Anniversary Season with this indomitable comedy.
Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike by Christopher Durang
2024 Dramatist Guild's Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Christopher Durang opens Gloucester Stage's 45th Anniversary Season
Robyn Goulette and Saving Grace Dance Ensemble
SAVING GRACE DANCE ENSEMBLE welcomes over a dozen New England dance companies to share the beautiful outdoor stage at Windhover Center for the Performing Arts.
The Backyard Growcery
Stop by the Backyard Growcery, a weekly market featuring small-scale North Shore farmers, bakers, a seafood vendor, an artisanal pizza maker, and more.
North Shore Arts, Art Haven & CAPA: Paint Out On The Rocks!
Participate in a FREE plein air painting event on SATURDAY, JUNE 29, 2024, from 10 AM – 3 PM at Gloucester’s North Shore Arts Association
Windhover- Joe Mulholland Quartet with Stan Strickland
This incredible quartet will lift your spirits and inspire you with their interaction and creativity. It is jazz for everyone! Sunday June 30th at 4:00 PM