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  • May 2026

  • Sat 16

    Motif No. 1 Day

    May 16
    Downtown Rockport Rockport, MA, United States

    Join us for Motif No. 1 Day as we celebrate Rockport’s unique identity as both a historic fishing village and a vibrant artist destination. Centered around the iconic red fishing […]

  • Sat 16

    Plein Air Day at Cogswell’s Grant

    May 16 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Cogswell's Grant 60 Spring Street, Essex, MA, United States

    Calling all painters! Come to Cogswell’s Grant for a day of plein air painting. Join fellow artists from all over the North Shore to paint beautiful vistas, including the Essex […]

  • Sat 16

    Emerging Perspectives, Works by Artists 18-30

    May 16 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Emerging Perspectives, Works by Artists 18-30
    The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck 6 Wonson Street, Gloucester, MA, United States

    Gallery Hours: Friday – Sunday, 12-5pm 'Emerging Perspectives' is a juried exhibition illuminating the vital and evolving voices of the region’s next generation of artists. This showcase serves as a […]

  • Sat 16

    The Joshua Tree – The Nation’s Premier Tribute to U2

    May 16 @ 8:00 pm
    The Cut 177 Main Street, Gloucester, MA, United States

    The Joshua Tree pride themselves with their ability to generate a unique musical experience that does not lend itself to impersonations. Without compromising artistic integrity, the band has gone to great lengths to reproduce the distinct sound of one of the world’s most popular rock bands. Playing each song with the same intensity and emotion, […]

  • Sun 17

    Emerging Perspectives, Works by Artists 18-30

    May 17 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Emerging Perspectives, Works by Artists 18-30
    The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck 6 Wonson Street, Gloucester, MA, United States

    Gallery Hours: Friday – Sunday, 12-5pm 'Emerging Perspectives' is a juried exhibition illuminating the vital and evolving voices of the region’s next generation of artists. This showcase serves as a […]

  • Sat 23

    Booty Vortex

    May 23 @ 8:00 pm
    The Cut 177 Main Street, Gloucester, MA, United States

    Get ready! Some of the finest, funkiest musicians from across New England have banded together to play the groovy tunes from the ’70s. These timeless disco, funk songs will have you shakin’ what yo’ mama gave ya! And the heat these players/singers bring is guaranteed to knock you off your feet! If there’s a hole […]

  • Sun 24

    Jimmy Tingle: Humor and Hope for Humanity

    May 24 @ 7:30 pm
    The Cut 177 Main Street, Gloucester, MA, United States

    In Humor and Hope for Humanity, Jimmy takes us on a very funny and soul-searching journey from his Boston roots as an aspiring comic and street performer to network television, Harvard, a run for political office and up to the present 2026 moment. – Humorist for 60 Minutes II – Harvard Commencement Speaker – Three […]

  • Thu 28

    “Out By the Ocean” Kick-Off Party for Cape Ann Pride 2026

    May 28 @ 5:00 pm
    Drift Gloucester 3 Main Street, Gloucester, MA, United States

    We are so thrilled to be able to share that we will once again be guests of the very generous folks at DRIFT Gloucester for our “Out By the Sea: Cape Ann Pride Kick-Off Party,” on Thursday, May 28, 5-7 PM, no cover, no tickets, just community joy. We are so grateful to all those […]

  • Sat 30

    PRIDE BLAST OFF with The Illustrious Blacks, presented by Cape Ann Pride & Magma

    May 30 @ 8:00 pm
    The Cut 177 Main Street, Gloucester, MA, United States

    Blast off into Pride month with the Illustrious Blacks, NYC’s Afro-Electro-Disco-Space-Punks here to deliver you into intergalactic ecstasy! The duo the New York Times called “Bed-Stuy’s favorite creative couple” grace the clubs of Ibiza, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, Europe, UK, and Canada with their blend of DJing, performance art, and live music tracks …. and […]

  • June 2026

  • Wed 3

    CAM Talk: Artist Conversations Across Time: From Cape Ann to Rembrandt in Rothko’s “Thru the Window,” by Elliot Bostwick Davis

    June 3 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    Cape Ann Museum Green 13 Poplar Street, Gloucester, MA, United States

    Wednesday, June 3, 2026 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Janet & William Ellery James Center, CAM Green 13 Poplar Street, Gloucester, MA 01930 CAM Members $5, Non-Members $10. Registration Required. Parking is first come, first served and carpooling is encouraged. By the late 1930s, Mark Rothko stood at a threshold—geographically, artistically, and personally. Having spent […]

    $10
  • Thu 4

    Gloucester Stage presents BAD BOOKS by Sharyn Rothstein

    June 4 @ 7:30 pm Gloucester Stage presents BAD BOOKS by Sharyn Rothstein
    Gloucester Stage 267 E Main Street, Gloucester, MA, United States

    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 […]

    $18 – $74
  • Thu 4

    No Static Plays Steely Dan

    June 4 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
    The Cut 177 Main Street, Gloucester, MA, United States

    The 10 members of No Static have performed the music of Steely Dan since 2005. Thousands of Dan lovers young and old have experienced the excitement they bring to every performance. Appearing at first-tier venues across New England and beyond, this talented band has earned the admiration and affection of critics and fans alike. Based […]

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