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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:Battle of Gloucester Reenactment
DESCRIPTION:History will come alive on the shores of Gloucester next summer\, as local reenactors commemorate the Battle of Gloucester\, an early naval skirmish during the Revolutionary War that led directly to the creation of the U.S. Navy. Over 500 reenactors will clash on both land and sea at Stage Fort Park. \nFor more information\, visit battleofgloucester.com.
URL:https://discovergloucester.com/event/battle-of-gloucester-reenactment/2026-06-20/
LOCATION:Stage Fort Park\, 24 Hough Ave.\, Gloucester\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Summer
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SUMMARY:Battle of Gloucester Reenactment
DESCRIPTION:Commemorating the Battle of Gloucester that took place in 1775 during the Revolutionary War. Join us at Stage Fort Park on June 20-21\, 2026! \nThe schedule of events will be the same on Saturday\, June 20 and Sunday\, June 21. However\, the site will be open to the public from 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Sunday. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n10 A.M. — Morning Battle Reenactment: Maritime Chase and Capture\n\nBeginning at 10 a.m. on Cressy Beach\, costumed reenactors will bring to life the maritime sequence of the Battle of Gloucester\, in which British Capt. John Linzee of the HMS Falcon attempts a naval raid in Gloucester Harbor to disrupt American supply routes\, but is swiftly met by American militia along the coast. \nHundreds of reenactors will bring the naval battle to life as the HMS Falcon and two schooners sailing in the harbor take fire from one another. As the ships pursue each other\, American militia position themselves on the shore to fend off the British ships as they attempt to land. Meanwhile\, the women of the town witnessing the battle must decide whether to gather their valuables and flee or stay to protect their homes\, bringing to life the  true emotions experienced during the battle. \n\n2:00 P.M. — Afternoon Battle Reenactment: Land Battle and British Retreat\n\nThe afternoon battle reenactment will pick up right where the morning’s events left off\, with soldiers landing on the shores of Cressy Beach\, forcing American militia and townspeople to retreat inland. Soldiers will push onto the main battleground at Stage Fort  Park\, which will be fully transformed with obstacles and historical buildings such as the Meetinghouse. As the battle plays out\, visitors get a sense of the destruction caused by gunfire and cannonballs. \nThe battle ends poorly for the Redcoats\, with some being captured and others being forced back into the harbor\, marking an American victory against the most dominant Navy of the time. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nALL DAY beginning at 9 a.m. (except during battles)\n\nMeet citizens of 1775 Gloucester\, browse 18th century shops\, and explore a Revolutionary War encampment. \nThroughout the day\, the areas surrounding the battleground will bring to life the civilian experience of the American Revolution\, with costumed historical interpreters portraying the townspeople who lived and worked in Gloucester in 1775. \nThese interpretive stations will offer a detailed look into the lives of women in Gloucester during the American Revolution\, which included helping to supply the army\, harvesting salt hay\, making and repairing fishnets\, lacemaking\, tea service\, and more. The women will also give presentations on 18th century New England speech\, almshouses for the poor\, and diseases such as smallpox. \nVisitors can also experience a taste of colonial life through replicated 18th century marketplaces with wares for sale to the public. And finally\, they can explore a Revolutionary War military encampment\, where reenactors cook their meals and sleep in tents. \nOn both days of the event\, various interpretive stations will be highlighted at different times. Several lectures are also planned each day at the Visitors Center. More details to come. \nThe site will close to the public at 5 p.m. on Saturday and 4 p.m. on Sunday. 
URL:https://discovergloucester.com/event/battle-of-gloucester-reenactment-2/2026-06-20/
LOCATION:Stage Fort Park\, 24 Hough Ave.\, Gloucester\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Summer
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SUMMARY:En Plein Air Sketch Classes with Sue Wheeler
DESCRIPTION: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: watercolors\, pastels\, oils\, or acrylics are not permitted on the Museum grounds. \nAttendees who wish to tour the Hammond Castle Museum after this class are entitled to a 20% discount on a self-guided tour. Tour tickets may be purchased in the Museum Shop before 2:30 pm on the day of this class. \nClass Schedule:\nThursday Plein Air Sketch classes: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm.\nMay:14\nJune: 11\nJuly 23: (6 – 8 pm)\nAugust: 6\nSeptember: 10\nOctober: 8 \nSaturday En Plein Air Sketch classes: 9:30 am- 11:30 am.\nMay: 9\nJune: 20\nJuly:18\nAugust: 1\nSeptember: 5\nOctober: 3 \nAll classes are $25 each. Museum Member savings apply.\nWeather-dependent; classes may be canceled\, and reservations will be refunded if necessary. \nAbout Sue Wheeler:\nSue has a lifetime of making art through various mediums from delectable pastries to abstracts in pastels\, watercolor\, and acrylics. She enjoys using her creative flair in quilting and interior design as well. \nSue graduated from the University of Denver with a Bachelor’s in business with a focus on hospitality management and earned an associate’s degree from the Culinary Institute of America. Following her tenure as a pastry chef in New Hampshire\, Sue returned to school for a certificate in graphic design and put her talents to use as a designer in the book publishing and art publishing industries in Vermont. In early 2019\, Sue opened her own gallery and studio\, Arts Abound in Magnolia Village\, MA\, as an artistic haven for local artists. Through the gallery\, over 30 artists featured their creative works\, ranging from paintings\, hand-painted silk scarves\, silver jewelry\, and more. Sue also ran many workshops and classes featuring many of the artists. Often\, Sue would work late into the night\, painting in her Arts Abound studio. After closing the gallery in 2022\, Sue continued to offer the often sold-out painting classes\, taught by some of the Arts Abound artists. \nSue has studied under numerous artists to learn watercolor\, acrylic painting\, cold wax & oil\, and collage. Her goals for the Hammond Castle Museum sketch classes are to engage those who are new to the world of art and reinvigorate those who haven’t picked up a blank canvas or sketch pad in a long time. Sue’s philosophy on the creative process encourages you to be less concerned about the final product and instead to enjoy the journey of creativity and get lost in the moment. Once you find yourself in your work\, you may just be surprised!
URL:https://discovergloucester.com/event/en-plein-air-sketch-classes-with-sue-wheeler/2026-06-20/
LOCATION:Hammond Castle Museum\, 80 Hesperus Ave.\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fall,Spring,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/2026-06-20/
LOCATION:North Shore Arts Association\, 11 Pirates Lane\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Spring
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SUMMARY:Rocky Neck Historic Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Sign up to join one of Rocky Neck Art Colony’s passionate volunteer guides for an insightful historic walking tour of Rocky Neck! Explore the neighborhood’s rich artistic and maritime past as you visit artists’ studios\, historic fishing shacks\, galleries\, and more. Discover how today’s vibrant art scene continues to shape this iconic community. Monthly tours begin in May and run through September—check the schedule and reserve your spot TODAY! \nTickets: $10 to RNAC members; $25 for non-members | Limited to 15 people\nMore information and to register for a tour\, visit http://www.rockyneckartcolony.org.
URL:https://discovergloucester.com/event/rocky-neck-historic-walking-tour-2/
LOCATION:Rocky Neck Art Colony\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Spring,Summer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T170000
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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/2026-06-20/
LOCATION:The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck\, 6 Wonson Street\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Spring,Summer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T190000
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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/2026-06-20/
LOCATION:Cove Gallery\, 37 Rocky Neck Ave.\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Spring,Summer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T140000
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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/2026-06-20/1/
LOCATION:Gloucester Stage\, 267 E Main Street\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Spring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T193000
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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/2026-06-20/2/
LOCATION:Gloucester Stage\, 267 E Main Street\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Spring
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SUMMARY:Styx Tribute – Blue Collar Men with Desolation Angels (Bad Co Tribute)
DESCRIPTION:Saturday 6/20/26\nDoors 7:00pm\nShow 8:00pm\n18+\, Positive ID Required\nPremium Seating with cocktail service: $34.50-$39.50 + $6.95 service fee\nStandard Seating with cocktail service: $29.50 + $6.95 serivce fee\nRear Floor Seating: $24.50 + $6.95 service fee\nGA Standing: $19.50 + $6.95 service fee \n+ $5 Day of Show \nBlue Collar Men – The Music of Styx is a high-energy tribute dedicated to celebrating the iconic music of Styx. Formed in December 2023\, the band is committed to faithfully recreating the original album versions — from soaring harmonies and intricate arrangements to the powerful musicianship that defined one of rock’s most legendary acts. \nFrom arena anthems like “Renegade\,” “Come Sail Away\,” and “Blue Collar Man” to carefully selected deep cuts cherished by devoted fans\, Blue Collar Men brings the authentic sound and spirit of Styx to the stage. \nComprised of five seasoned and passionate musicians\, each member shares a deep respect for Styx’s musical legacy and a unified mission: to perform these timeless songs with precision\, energy\, and the reverence they deserve — live and loud. \nDesolation Angels\nThe musicians in Desolation Angels are seasoned veterans of the local music scene North of Boston. They came together in winter of 2021 to try to present the music of Bad Company and Paul Rodgers as authentically as possible.
URL:https://discovergloucester.com/event/styx-tribute-blue-collar-men-with-desolation-angels-bad-co-tribute/
LOCATION:The Cut\, 177 Main Street\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Summer
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