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  • May 2026

  • Thu 21

    Call for Art! Exhibit New England: North Shore Arts

    May 2 - May 30
    North Shore Arts Association 11 Pirates Lane, Gloucester, MA, United States

    North Shore Art's 5th Annual Exhibit New England Regional Juried Show is currently open for submissions now through Saturday, May 30th by 11:59PM. The show will run June 27 - July 24, 2026, and the Gala is on Friday, June 26 from 6 - 8 PM. Vinwood is catering the Gala, and the Bill Dwyer […]

  • Thu 21

    Interpreting Light and Color with Water Based Oils 

    May 7 @ 2:00 pm - May 28 @ 4:00 pm
    3 Centennial Ave. 3 Centennial Ave., Gloucester, MA, United States

    Have you ever wished to capture a beautiful lighting effect in paint? Explore the versatility of water-based oils in a small group studio setting. Environmentally friendly and a bit faster drying, this medium offers the texture and finish of traditional oil paints. Learn to see and use color relationships to interpret the effects of light […]

  • Thu 21

    Play as Practice, Exhibit at Cove Gallery

    May 21 @ 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm Play as Practice, Exhibit at Cove Gallery
    Cove Gallery 37 Rocky Neck Ave., Gloucester, MA, United States

    '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. Sketches, collages, and experimental work are shown alongside finished […]

  • Thu 21

    Rhythm and Rhyme – Exhibition

    May 21 @ 12:00 pm - June 21 @ 5:00 pm Rhythm and Rhyme – Exhibition
    The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck 6 Wonson Street, Gloucester, MA, United States

    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. […]

  • Thu 21

    The Bordellos – FREE SHOW – Third Thursday (music) Therapy at The Cut

    May 21 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    The Cut 177 Main Street, Gloucester, MA, United States

    FREE SHOW! 21+, Positive I.D. Required Doors at 6pm Show at 7pm This is a perfect opportunity to check out The Cut's incredible music venue - killer sightlines, banger sound system, huge dance floor and 2 large bars! The Bordellos describe themselves as, "The second best bar band on the North Shore and most of […]

  • Fri 22

    Play as Practice, Exhibit at Cove Gallery

    May 22 @ 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm Play as Practice, Exhibit at Cove Gallery
    Cove Gallery 37 Rocky Neck Ave., Gloucester, MA, United States

    '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. Sketches, collages, and experimental work are shown alongside finished […]

  • Fri 22

    Rhythm and Rhyme – Exhibition

    May 22 @ 12:00 pm - June 22 @ 5:00 pm Rhythm and Rhyme – Exhibition
    The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck 6 Wonson Street, Gloucester, MA, United States

    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. […]

  • Fri 22

    Dead to the Core – May Show

    May 22 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
    The Cut 177 Main Street, Gloucester, MA, United States

    Dead to the Core is Sam Bouve (Bass), Sean Galbraith (Guitar), John Spurr (Drums), Phil Todisco (Guitar), and Scotty King (Keys). This collective of North Shore original artists, songwriters, and producers came together in 2020 to honor the timeless catalog of the Grateful Dead with a fresh and innovative approach. Dead to the Core celebrates […]

  • Sat 23

    Rocky Neck Historic Walking Tour

    May 23 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
    Rocky Neck Art Colony Gloucester, MA, United States

    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 […]

  • Sat 23

    Play as Practice, Exhibit at Cove Gallery

    May 23 @ 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm Play as Practice, Exhibit at Cove Gallery
    Cove Gallery 37 Rocky Neck Ave., Gloucester, MA, United States

    '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. Sketches, collages, and experimental work are shown alongside finished […]

  • Sat 23

    Rhythm and Rhyme – Exhibition

    May 23 @ 12:00 pm - June 23 @ 5:00 pm Rhythm and Rhyme – Exhibition
    The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck 6 Wonson Street, Gloucester, MA, United States

    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. […]

  • Sat 23

    Beauport Cruiselines Memorial Day Cruise

    May 23 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Beauport Cruiselines 6 Rowe Square, Gloucester, MA, United States

    Celebrate the start of summer aboard our Memorial Day Weekend Dinner Cruise! Join us on Saturday, May 23rd from 6:00PM–9:00PM for an unforgettable evening on Gloucester Harbor, featuring sweeping waterfront views, a delicious Prime Rib Dinner Buffet, festive cocktails, and lively DJ entertainment. It’s the perfect way to toast the long weekend and welcome the […]

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