A TALE OF TWO SAILORS: Captain Richard Wainwright, Coal Passer Gil Veno and the USS Gloucester

Sawyer Free Library 2 Dale Ave., Gloucester

In July, 1898 the USS GLOUCESTER was the most famous vessel in the world. Its commander, Richard Wainwright, who never said much, acted to avenge the MAINE, his old ship, with innovation and daring. He turned a blind eye to limiting orders and led the American charge at sea with all guns blazing at the […]

Rhythm and Rhyme – Exhibition

Rhythm and Rhyme – Exhibition
The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck 6 Wonson Street, Gloucester

'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. […]

Let Go – Cove Gallery Exhibit

Let Go – Cove Gallery Exhibit
Cove Gallery 37 Rocky Neck Ave., Gloucester

Curated by Ben Herbert, ‘Let Go’ is a small group show presenting a dynamic body of paintings that explore what can emerge when control is loosened and expectation falls away. More details to follow. Gallery Hours: Thursday-Saturday, 12-7pm; Sunday-Monday, 12-5 pm For more information, visit www.rockyneckartcolony.org

Color of Light Screening: Joseph Solman

Sawyer Free Library 2 Dale Ave., Gloucester

Living and working in New York City in the early part of the 20th century, Solman was at the center of the New York City art scene. He experienced first hand the dynamics at play that created the later work of Adolph Gottlieb and Mark Rothko, two of the three artists featured in the Cape […]

Drawn to Paint, exhibition with Jeffrey Marshall and Alex Stroup

Cape Ann COSMOS 20 Pleasant Street, Gloucester

Gallery presents Drawn to Paint, an exhibition which explores the role of drawing, both informal and preparatory, in the creative process of painters Jeffrey Marshall and Alex Stroup. Through the installation of paintings paired with their drawn origins, this exhibition creates a dialogue between two approaches to imagery that exist independently and interdependently.

Public Sail on a National Historic Landmark Schooner!

Schooner Adventure 23 Harbor Loop | Schooner Adventure, Gloucester

Join us on the water during the Centennial Season of Schooner Adventure! Now 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 […]

$60

Sunset Sessions at the Birdseye Rooftop

Sunset Sessions at the Birdseye Rooftop
Beauport Hotel 55 Commercial Street, Gloucester

Enjoy the weekend in style at Sunset Sessions. An evening of vibrant energy, coastal glamour, and unforgettable harbor front views at Beauport Hotel’s Birdseye Rooftop. Join us during our 10th year by the sea, every Friday and Saturday evening for a lively celebration featuring DJ entertainment from The 617 Event Group. Dance as the sun […]

$30

Gloucester Stage presents BAD BOOKS by Sharyn Rothstein

Gloucester Stage 267 E Main Street, Gloucester

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 […]

$18 – $74

Blues Brothers – The Next Generation

The Cut 177 Main Street, Gloucester

Since 1996, Blues Brothers the Next Generation has been entertaining New England with their tribute to the SNL-spawned cult classic that revitalized the Blues and R&B scene in the late 1970’s and early 1980’s. Join Jake, Elwood and Brother Zee Blues with their 11-piece powerhouse showband for an evening of music, dancing and laughter. What […]

Fiesta Friday DJ Dance Party

The Cut 177 Main Street, Gloucester

Doors 10:00pm 21+, Positive ID Required High Top Tables with Cocktail Service: $100 + $28 service fee + $50 Week of Event GA Standing: $10 + $6.95 service fee + $5 Week of Event BIGGEST DANCE FLOOR IN TOWN, BIGGEST SOUND SYSTEM IN TOWN, BIGGEST VIBES IN TOWN. Spend Fiesta at The Cut with DJ […]

$10