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SUMMARY:Cruise Schedule Aboard WEJACK to View the Schooners\, Schooner Races\, Boat Parade of Lights\, Gloucester Fireworks\, and Parade of Sail
DESCRIPTION:How to See the Schooners with Cape Ann Cruises\nJoin us aboard the legendary Gloucester Fishing Yacht\, the Wejack to see all the visiting Schooners up close from the water. The Wejack has a full bar aboard. We have multiple trips offered daily during the Schooner festival that will be a boatload of fun! See the Calendar and schedule of events below to learn more about our trips offered for the Schooner Festival. The Wejack is a classic power/fishing vessel that you’ll fall in love with\, and is not a schooner.\, but is the perfect spectator boat to get the best views. \nSchedule of Events – Cruise Tickets\nThursday\, September 3rd\, 2026 \nSchooner Challenge Race -5:30-7:30PM – Buy Tickets \nFriday\, September 4th\, 2026 \nSee the Schooners & Scenic Harbor Tour 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM – Buy Tickets \nSee the Schooners & Scenic Harbor Tour 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM – Buy Tickets \nSee the Schooners\, Sunset & Scenic Harbor Tour 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM – Buy Tickets \nSaturday\, September 5th\, 2026 \nSee the Schooners & Scenic Harbor Tour 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM – Buy Tickets \nSee the Schooners & Scenic Harbor Tour 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM – Buy Tickets \nSchooner Festival Sunset Scenic Cruise Gloucester Harbor: Departs at 6PM 7:30PM – details & tickets \n8PM – FIREWORKS Cruise Gloucester Harbor – Departs 8:00PM details & tickets \nSunday\, September 6th\, 2026 \nParade of Sail Cruise Departs at 9:30 AM details & tickets \nMayor’s Cup Race – Departs at 12:30 PM details & tickets \nSee the Schooners – Scenic Gloucester Harbor Cruise Departs at 3:30 PM details & tickets \nSee the Schooners at Sunset – Departs at 6 PM details & tickets \nMonday\, September 7th\, 2026 – LABOR DAY \nSee the Schooners – Scenic Gloucester Harbor Cruise Departs at 12 PM details & tickets \nSee the Schooners – Scenic Gloucester Harbor Cruise Departs at 3:30 PM details & tickets \nSee the Schooners at Sunset – Departs at 6 PM details & tickets
URL:https://discovergloucester.com/event/cruise-schedule-aboard-wejack-to-view-the-schooners-schooner-races-boat-parade-of-lights-gloucester-fireworks-and-parade-of-sail/2026-09-03/
LOCATION:Cape Ann Cruises\, 63 ROGERS STREET\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, 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/2026-09-05/
LOCATION:Hammond Castle Museum\, 80 Hesperus Ave.\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fall,Spring,Summer
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SUMMARY:Street Stories with Phil Storey 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join noted raconteur Phil Storey for this “fun filled” Phil Facts about Gloucester’s deep literary past! \nPhil Storey is a local local historian\, noted raconteur\, and master storyteller. He developed this engaging literary walking tour during Gloucester’s 400+ celebration and is excited to continue hosting it in partnership with the Gloucester Writers Center. \nGloucester has long been home to remarkable writers and literary voices. From early pioneers like Judith Sargent Murray and her groundbreaking feminist writings\, to Nobel Prize-winning poet T.S. Eliot\, who spent many summers of his boyhood in Gloucester\, the city’s connection to literature runs deep. Gloucester’s landscape\, harbor\, and sea life have inspired generations of writers and poets. \nThe tour also explores the rich poetic dialogue between Charles Olson and Vincent Ferrini in the twentieth century\, as well as the many visiting authors who came to Gloucester seeking inspiration. These include Rudyard Kipling\, author of Captains Courageous; Henry Wadsworth Longfellow\, whose poem The Wreck of the Hesperus was inspired by the region; and horror master H.P. Lovecraft\, whose The Shadow Over Innsmouth echoes the atmosphere of Cape Ann’s fishing towns. Join us for a funny\, entertaining\, and informative walk through Gloucester’s literary past. \nMeet at 80 Main Street\nAll Literary Walk dates begin at 10:00 AM \nMay 30\nJune 13\nJune 27\nJuly 11\nJuly 25\nAug 8\nAugust 22\nSeptember 5\nSeptember 19 – Rails to Trails Event \nDonations Asked. \n 
URL:https://discovergloucester.com/event/street-stories-with-phil-storey-2026/2026-09-05/
LOCATION:80 Main Antiques & Ephemera\, 80 Main Street\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fall,Summer
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SUMMARY:Michalak Fine Art Open Studio
DESCRIPTION:Michalak Fine Art Open to the public throughout the summer fall and holiday season. Come check out the work and process nationally recognized contemporary oil painter Vanessa Michalak. Her studio has been located at 77 Rocky Neck Ave for the past five years. Her work was featured in New American Paintings issue #110. She was a juried artist in Cape Ann Plein Air in 2024.
URL:https://discovergloucester.com/event/michalak-fine-art-open-studio/2026-09-05/
LOCATION:MA
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SUMMARY:Windhover Center for the Performing Arts presents Samãgata: Solo Dances From the Indian Tradition
DESCRIPTION:Samāgata {Sanskrit: to come together}\nperformance by Sapna Govindan\, Soumya Rajaram\, and Priya Bangal\nIn the Indian tradition\, music\, poetry\, dance\, painting\, sculpture\, literature\, legend and myth are all inseparably linked in a vast tapestry of art and aesthetics. For a dancer\, immersion in her practice involves an awareness of these subtle yet vital connections to reveal ‘rasa’ – the ultimate aesthetic essence of her work. Her audience is then\, not merely a spectator\, but a co-creator of this shared experience beyond the self\, beyond the here and now. Samāgata is a coming together – of the dance and dancer\, of the artist and the audience\, and of three different dance forms from the Indian tradition – Mohiniyattam\, Odissi and Bharatanatyam.
URL:https://discovergloucester.com/event/windhover-center-for-the-performing-arts-presents-samagata-solo-dances-from-the-indian-tradition/
LOCATION:Windhover Center for the Performing Arts\, 257R Granite Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
CATEGORIES:Summer
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SUMMARY:Folk Week '26: Henry Acker Trio
DESCRIPTION:Some of the most impressive guitar playing out there – an evening of Manouche\, also known as Gypsy Jazz – virtuosic and highly expressive music that originated in 1930’s France. Henry Acker is a young powerhouse jazz guitarist who performs both in the style of Django Reinhardt as well as in the traditional jazz style. A child prodigy who began playing at age 8 and performing professionally at age 9\, his talent and abilities have developed into nothing short of astonishing.
URL:https://discovergloucester.com/event/folk-week-26-henry-acker-trio/
LOCATION:Movement Arts Gloucester MA\, 11 Pleasant Street\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Summer
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SUMMARY:Sunset Sessions at the Birdseye Rooftop
DESCRIPTION: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. \nJoin 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 sets over Gloucester Harbor\, sip handcrafted cocktails\, and soak in the atmosphere high above the water. Feeling bold? Bring your suit and take a dip in the pool or hot tub. This event is for guests 21+. \nFor a more elevated experience\, reserve one of our VIP Premium Lounge Tables on the Harbor View side of the rooftop. These exclusive tables for four include a bottle of Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label—perfect for toasting the night in style. \nGeneral Admission starts at $30 and does not include food or beverage. \nVIP Premium Lounge Tables are $300 and include entry\, premium seating for four\, and a bottle of Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label (inclusive of tax and gratuity).
URL:https://discovergloucester.com/event/sunset-sessions-at-the-birdseye-rooftop/2026-09-05/
LOCATION:Beauport Hotel\, 55 Commercial Street\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Summer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T220000
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SUMMARY:Birdseye Rooftop Sunset Sessions: Summer's Grand Finale Fireworks
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Labor Day Weekend\, and the grand finale of Beauport Hotel Gloucester’s 10th summer by the sea\, with an unforgettable evening at Birdseye Rooftop! Enjoy panoramic harbor views\, live DJ entertainment\, handcrafted cocktails\, and the best seat in town for Gloucester’s spectacular fireworks display. \nAs the sun sets\, take in the vibrant rooftop atmosphere before the night sky comes alive with fireworks over Gloucester Harbor. It’s the perfect way to toast an incredible summer and make one more unforgettable memory by the water. \nYour rooftop pass includes:\nAdmission to Birdseye Rooftop (21+)\nLive DJ entertainment\nAccess to the rooftop pool and hot tub\nSpectacular water front views of the fireworks display\nA full cash bar and light bites will be available for purchase throughout the evening.\nJoin us as we celebrate the close of another unforgettable summer and our 10th season by the sea. \nGeneral Admission starts at $50 and does not include food or beverage.\nVIP Premium Lounge Tables are $400 and includes entry\, premium seating for four\, and a bottle of Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label (inclusive of tax and gratuity).\nTickets are non-refundable. This event is rain or shine unless the rooftop is closed due to inclement weather\, as determined by Beauport management by 2PM on the day of the event. Guests will be notified via email.
URL:https://discovergloucester.com/event/birdseye-rooftop-sunset-sessions-summers-grand-finale-fireworks/
LOCATION:Beauport Hotel\, 55 Commercial Street\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Summer
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SUMMARY:Beauport Cruiselines Labor Day Weekend Cruise
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the unofficial end of summer in unforgettable style at our annual Labor Day Weekend Fireworks Cruise on Saturday\, September 5th from 7:00PM–10:00PM! \nStep aboard for an evening of breathtaking views as we cruise through the scenic Gloucester Harbor at sunset. Enjoy a decadent Prime Rib dinner buffet featuring delicious seasonal favorites\, sip handcrafted cocktails from our cash bar\, and dance the night away with live DJ entertainment on board. \nAs the evening reaches its grand finale\, sit back and take in a dazzling fireworks display from the best seat in town — right on the water beneath the sparkling night sky. Whether you’re celebrating with family\, friends\, or a special someone\, there’s no better way to send off summertime in New England. \nTickets are $92 for adults and $55 for children\, which includes the buffet. A cash bar will also be available. \nBook Now: https://bit.ly/3U2LlIX
URL:https://discovergloucester.com/event/beauport-cruiselines-labor-day-weekend-cruise/
LOCATION:Beauport Cruiselines\, 6 Rowe Square\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Summer
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