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. As the sun sets, take in the vibrant rooftop atmosphere before […]
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! Step 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 […]
Join us for the Gloucester Schooner Festival Paint Out on Sunday, September 6, 2026, and capture the beauty of one of Cape Ann's most iconic events. From majestic schooners and colorful maritime flags to blooming dahlias, the sparkling ocean, historic waterfront, and bustling festival atmosphere, inspiration will be everywhere. Artists will paint throughout the morning, […]
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 […]
The closing concert of Folk Week, we have Ramon Tasat playing Sephardic songs in the beautiful St. Anthony's by the Sea. Vocalist, musician, and gifted entertainer Ramón Tasat thrills audiences with his magnificent tenor voice and unforgettable guitar arrangements. Ramón sings in Hebrew, Ladino, Spanish, Italian, and English, and specializes in Sephardic music.
Visit downtown Gloucester’s farmers market, the Backyard Growcery, brought to life by food equity nonprofit Backyard Growers every Wednesday, 2:30-6:30pm, at Burnham’s Field. The Backyard Growcery brings fresh, local food to our community while supporting small-scale farms and up-and-coming food businesses. It’s more than just a market—it’s a space to connect, learn, and grow together. […]
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: […]
Explore the art of painting color and light with water-based oils in a small group setting. Environmentally friendly and a bit faster drying, water-based oils offer the experience of traditional oil paints without the necessity of solvents. Learn to see and use color relationships to interpret the effects of light. Join us on Thursday afternoons […]
As part of our Tech on the Horizon series, join us in the community room for: Behind the Big Top: Score Analysis & Live Tech in Modern Circus Music w/ Peter Bufano. As part of our Technology on The Horizon series, step right up for a fast-paced, 75-minute peek behind the curtain into the illusionary […]
Join Backyard Growers for the 11th annual GrowDown, hosted at Oak to Ember! Proceeds from this fundraiser support Backyard Growers’ work creating equitable access to the resources, space & skills people need to grow their own food in our community and beyond. Don’t miss out on: 😋 farm-fresh, buffet-style dinner & drinks prepared by Oak […]
From John Hays Hammond Jr.’s attempts to communicate with supernatural entities using a Faraday Cage to Irene Fenton Hammond’s extensive astrological writings under a mysterious pen name, this 55-minute, fully-guided specialty tour sets the stage for a fun and informative seasonal experience unlike any other. The dramatic, Gothic-inspired architecture of the Museum and the twilight […]
Calling all artists! Don’t miss your chance to participate in the 2026 Sawyer Free Library Art Auction, benefiting the Sawyer Free Library Building Restoration Campaign. Artists may submit up to two works for consideration. Artwork should be priced as it would be for any sale, with a maximum framed size of 18" x 22" and […]
