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SUMMARY:Marvin Waller Retrospective at North Shore Arts
DESCRIPTION:The Marvin Waller Retrospective at the North Shore Arts Association celebrates the life and legacy of Cape Ann fine artist\, Marvin Waller (1928–1994). Born in Chicago\, and ultimately settling in Rockport\, Massachusetts in 1959\, Waller produced numerous drawings\, woodcuts\, and paintings inspired by his life on Cape Ann and informed by his training in drawing the figure. This premier exhibition showcases Waller’s extensive body of work and brings renewed attention to his life commitment to the arts on display May 29 – June 20\, 2026. All are welcome to attend the reception on Saturday\, May 30\, from 1PM – 3PM. Located at 11 Pirates Ln\, Gloucester MA 01930. Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 10am – 5pm\, Sunday 12 – 4pm\, Monday CLOSED. For more information\, please email arts@nsarts.org or call (978) 283-1857.
URL:https://discovergloucester.com/event/marvin-waller-retrospective-at-north-shore-arts/2026-05-29/
LOCATION:North Shore Arts Association\, 11 Pirates Lane\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Spring
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SUMMARY:6th Annual Gloucester Juneteenth Celebration
DESCRIPTION: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. \n9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Flag raising with comments from city officials and CAM staff outside City Hall. \n9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Community reading of Frederick Douglass’s What to the Slave is the Fourth of July? Following the reading the public is invited to stay for a facilitated discussion to discuss the speech and their experience reading it. Kyrouz Auditorium\, Gloucester City Hall \nWe hope that you can join us for this community gathering to reflect on important history and the work that still needs to be done.
URL:https://discovergloucester.com/event/6th-annual-gloucester-juneteenth-celebration/
LOCATION:Gloucester City Hall\, 9 Dale Ave.\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Summer
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SUMMARY:Marvin Waller Retrospective at North Shore Arts
DESCRIPTION:The Marvin Waller Retrospective at the North Shore Arts Association celebrates the life and legacy of Cape Ann fine artist\, Marvin Waller (1928–1994). Born in Chicago\, and ultimately settling in Rockport\, Massachusetts in 1959\, Waller produced numerous drawings\, woodcuts\, and paintings inspired by his life on Cape Ann and informed by his training in drawing the figure. This premier exhibition showcases Waller’s extensive body of work and brings renewed attention to his life commitment to the arts on display May 29 – June 20\, 2026. All are welcome to attend the reception on Saturday\, May 30\, from 1PM – 3PM. Located at 11 Pirates Ln\, Gloucester MA 01930. Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 10am – 5pm\, Sunday 12 – 4pm\, Monday CLOSED. For more information\, please email arts@nsarts.org or call (978) 283-1857.
URL:https://discovergloucester.com/event/marvin-waller-retrospective-at-north-shore-arts/2026-06-19/
LOCATION:North Shore Arts Association\, 11 Pirates Lane\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Spring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T170000
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SUMMARY:Rhythm and Rhyme – Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:‘Rhythm and Rhyme’ is a juried exhibition showcasing work inspired by music or musical lyrics at the Cultural Center at Rocky Neck. The structural pattern of music\, including melody\, harmony\, tempo\, and texture\, has long been a muse for the visual arts. A song’s lyric quality may also evoke powerful imagery and stir the imagination. The works in this exhibit represent the full range of musical inspiration\, from highly literal responses to deeply emotional. \nExhibition Artists: Willie Alexander\, Stephen Bates\, Marcy Bergeron\, David Curcio\, Leslie Davison\, Dennis Flavin\, Gordon Goetemann\, Paul Cary Goldberg\, Seth Goldfine\, Don Gorvett\, Don Gropman\, Elliott Kaufman\, Alison Landoni\, Helene Levin\, Eileen Mueller\, Joan Mullen\, R. Ellis Orrall\, Iku Oseki\, Howard Pohl\, Marion Powers\, Jon Sarkin\, Suzanne Ulrich\, Juni Van Dyke and James Wickey \nRelated Events\nSaturday\, June 6\, 5-7pm: The Journey of a Song\, music and musings with Dan King and Dave Mattacks. This program is offered in conjunction with the exhibition\, and further reflects the connections between visual arts\, musical arrangements and lyrical compositions. Advance registration is required.\nReserve your seat at www.rockyneckartcolony.org \nExhibition Dates: May 21-June 28\nGallery Hours: Thursday-Sunday\, 12-5pm
URL:https://discovergloucester.com/event/rhythm-rhyme/2026-06-19/
LOCATION:The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck\, 6 Wonson Street\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Spring,Summer
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SUMMARY:Play as Practice\, Exhibit at Cove Gallery
DESCRIPTION:‘Play as Practice’ is a five-artist exhibition which explores the relationship between formal work and studio play. The show brings together works by Pratt\, Marino\, Isabel Bacon\, Margaret Sweet\, and Julia Von Metzsch\, five painters whose studio practices each walk the line between abstraction and representation. \nSketches\, collages\, and experimental work are shown alongside finished pieces to open a conversation about how these parallel processes inform one another. Collectively\, the artists bring significant exhibition histories\, gallery representation\, museum shows\, and work held in private and corporate collections nationwide. \n‘Play as Practice’ will be on view at Cove Gallery in Gloucester from May 21 through June 21\, 2026. Gallery hours are Thursday-Saturday\, 12-7pm and Sunday-Monday\, 12-5pm. \nAn opening reception will be held on Thursday\, May 21 from 5-7pm.
URL:https://discovergloucester.com/event/play-as-practice-exhibit-at-cove-gallery/2026-06-19/
LOCATION:Cove Gallery\, 37 Rocky Neck Ave.\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Spring,Summer
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SUMMARY:Public Sail on a National Historic Landmark Schooner!
DESCRIPTION:Join us on the water during the Centennial Season of Schooner Adventure!\nNow celebrating 100 years\, Adventure invites you to experience Gloucester Harbor from the deck of a true National Historic Landmark. Built in 1926 and lovingly preserved by generations of supporters\, Adventure remains one of the last surviving Grand Banks dory fishing schooners in America.\nEach public sail offers a unique opportunity to:\nExperience traditional sailing aboard a historic schooner\nHelp raise the sails and learn about life at sea\nHear stories of Gloucester’s rich maritime heritage\nConnect with the working waterfront and the legacy of the fisheries\nEnjoy fresh ocean air and spectacular views of Cape Ann\nWhether you are visiting Gloucester for the first time or have sailed with us for years\, there has never been a better time to come aboard. Help us celebrate a century of history\, preservation\, education\, and community on the water.
URL:https://discovergloucester.com/event/public-sail-on-a-national-historic-landmark-schooner/2026-06-19/
LOCATION:Schooner Adventure\, 23 Harbor Loop | Schooner Adventure\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01931\, United States
CATEGORIES:Summer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T193000
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SUMMARY:Gloucester Stage presents BAD BOOKS by Sharyn Rothstein
DESCRIPTION:When a concerned mother finds her son with an “inappropriate” book\, an attempt to reason with the local librarian erupts into an explosive\, town-wide confrontation. As tensions rise and consequences escalate\, we learn that these women have more that connects them than what meets the eye. Bad Books explores the first impressions and raucous debates that divide us while forcing audiences to consider what it really means to care for our children. \nSharyn Rothstein’s poignant drama opens the 2026 Season with cunning humor and heartfelt dialogue in this regional-premiere directed by M. Bevin O’Garaº. Running from June 4 to 27\, all performances are at the Natti-Willsky Performance Center – 267 East Main Street\, Gloucester. Showtimes are Wednesdays – Saturdays at 7:30pm\, with matinees Saturdays & Sunday at 2:00pm.
URL:https://discovergloucester.com/event/gloucester-stage-presents-bad-books-by-sharyn-rothstein/2026-06-19/
LOCATION:Gloucester Stage\, 267 E Main Street\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Spring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T230000
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SUMMARY:Dead to the Core - June Show
DESCRIPTION: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 Dead’s spirit with inspired playing\, infused with unrestrained improvisations\, and a real good time. \nDead To The Core is The Cut’s 2026 Resident Band – they will play a show every month in 2026\, culminating with a New Years Eve show on 12/31/26. Don’t forget to bring your punch card and get a stamp for each show you attend. Collect them all (Feb-Nov) and get free tickets to the NYE show!
URL:https://discovergloucester.com/event/dead-to-the-core-june-show/
LOCATION:The Cut\, 177 Main Street\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Summer
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