Events North of Boston

Twilight Amongst the Tombstones: Night Walk in Highland Cemetery

Highland Cemetery 21 Hill Street, Newburyport, United States
Highland Cemetery 21 Hill Street, Newburyport, United States

Highland Cemetery  

Highland Cemetery 21 Hill Street, Newburyport

What better time than twilight in October to grab a flashlight and join us for a walk through the historic Highland Cemetery. To add to the intimacy and atmosphere of darkness, many epitaphs are easiest to read by flashlight. Join noted author and historian Ghlee Woodworth, a 12th generation Newburyport native for a nighttime stroll...

$10 – $20

Conference on Newburyport and the China Trade, 1844-2024

The Governor's Academy Wilkie Center for the Performing Arts at The Governor's Academy 1 Elm Street, Newbury, M, United States
The Governor's Academy Wilkie Center for the Performing Arts at The Governor's Academy 1 Elm Street, Newbury, M, United States

The Governor’s Academy  

The Governor's Academy Wilkie Center for the Performing Arts at The Governor's Academy 1 Elm Street, Newbury, M

Join us for a full day Conferece on Newburyport and the China Trade, 1844-2024: Commerce, Diplomacy, and the Arts in the Years of the Dragon. In 1843, Caleb Cushing of Newburyport resigned from the U.S. Congress to become America’s first commissioner to China. He arrived in China with four American warships, laden with gifts including...

$45 – $60

Downtown Lynn Open Studios

Lynn Museum 590 Washington St., Lynn, MA, United States
Lynn Museum 590 Washington St., Lynn, MA, United States

Lynn Museum  

Lynn Museum 590 Washington St., Lynn, MA

Downtown Lynn Open Studios returns for 2024! Join us on Saturday, November 23rd, from 10 am to 5 pm, in partnership with Lydia Pinkham Labs! Thank you to Lynn Community Health Center for generously sponsoring this year’s Open Studios trolley, which features live music and transports folks between Downtown Lynn and Western Ave (Saturday only)....

Free

DenCITY Soulcase & Open Mic

Event Series DenCITY Soulcase & Open Mic
Neal Rantoul Vault Theatre Exchange Street 25, Lynn, M, United States
Neal Rantoul Vault Theatre Exchange Street 25, Lynn, M, United States

Neal Rantoul Vault Theatre  

Neal Rantoul Vault Theatre Exchange Street 25, Lynn, M

🎤 DENCITY Soulcase + Open Mic Step into a space where creativity flows freely and community thrives. DENCITY brings you an evening of authentic artistic expression, smooth vibes, and genuine connection at the historic Neal Rantoul Vault Theatre in Lynn’s Central Square. 📍 WHEN: Every 1st and 3rd Sunday 🕖 TIME: 7:00 PM – 11:00...

Free

Cantemus Presents “The Peace of Wild Things”

St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Beverly 4 Ocean St., Beverly, MA, United States
St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Beverly 4 Ocean St., Beverly, MA, United States

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Beverly  

St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Beverly 4 Ocean St., Beverly, MA

Cantemus Chamber Chorus, with 42 members from across the North Shore, will present three concerts in December that share “The Peace of Wild Things.” Inspired by the Animal Kingdom, this concert preserves some seasonal traditions, and goes beyond. The repertoire ranges from des Prez and Mendelssohn to contemporary composers Eric Whitacre and Craig Hella Johnson....

$10 – $25

Holidays at the Cushing House – 2024

Event Series Holidays at the Cushing House – 2024
Museum of Old Newbury 98 High Street, Newburyport, MA, United States
Museum of Old Newbury 98 High Street, Newburyport, MA, United States

Museum of Old Newbury  

Museum of Old Newbury 98 High Street, Newburyport, MA

An annual tradition! Come enjoy the 1808 Cushing House decorated for the season by local garden clubs and volunteers. Holidays at the Cushing House Visit the 1808 Cushing House on Saturday, December 7 and Sunday, December 8 from 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to enjoy this National Historic Landmark in all its holiday finery! Guests...

$10,

Holidays at the Cushing House – 2024

Event Series Holidays at the Cushing House – 2024
Museum of Old Newbury 98 High Street, Newburyport, MA, United States
Museum of Old Newbury 98 High Street, Newburyport, MA, United States

Museum of Old Newbury  

Museum of Old Newbury 98 High Street, Newburyport, MA

An annual tradition! Come enjoy the 1808 Cushing House decorated for the season by local garden clubs and volunteers. Holidays at the Cushing House Visit the 1808 Cushing House on Saturday, December 7 and Sunday, December 8 from 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to enjoy this National Historic Landmark in all its holiday finery! Guests...

$10,

Rocky Neck Holiday Art Trek

Rocky Neck
Rocky Neck

Rocky Neck  

From vibrant paintings and sculptures to intricate ceramics and handcrafted jewelry, the Rocky Neck Holiday Trek offers a diverse array of one-of-a-kind treasures perfect for last-minute Christmas gifts. Whether you’re seeking a thoughtful present or treating yourself, the Holiday Trek invites you to discover the joy of locally crafted gifts amidst the creative energy of...

Free

DenCITY Soulcase & Open Mic

Event Series DenCITY Soulcase & Open Mic
Neal Rantoul Vault Theatre Exchange Street 25, Lynn, M, United States
Neal Rantoul Vault Theatre Exchange Street 25, Lynn, M, United States

Neal Rantoul Vault Theatre  

Neal Rantoul Vault Theatre Exchange Street 25, Lynn, M

🎤 DENCITY Soulcase + Open Mic Step into a space where creativity flows freely and community thrives. DENCITY brings you an evening of authentic artistic expression, smooth vibes, and genuine connection at the historic Neal Rantoul Vault Theatre in Lynn’s Central Square. 📍 WHEN: Every 1st and 3rd Sunday 🕖 TIME: 7:00 PM – 11:00...

Free

DenCITY Soulcase & Open Mic

Event Series DenCITY Soulcase & Open Mic
Neal Rantoul Vault Theatre Exchange Street 25, Lynn, M, United States
Neal Rantoul Vault Theatre Exchange Street 25, Lynn, M, United States

Neal Rantoul Vault Theatre  

Neal Rantoul Vault Theatre Exchange Street 25, Lynn, M

🎤 DENCITY Soulcase + Open Mic Step into a space where creativity flows freely and community thrives. DENCITY brings you an evening of authentic artistic expression, smooth vibes, and genuine connection at the historic Neal Rantoul Vault Theatre in Lynn’s Central Square. 📍 WHEN: Every 1st and 3rd Sunday 🕖 TIME: 7:00 PM – 11:00...

Free

Hidden Histories: Black History Month Lecture

Long HIll 576 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, United States
Long HIll 576 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, United States

Long HIll  

Long HIll 576 Essex Street, Beverly, MA

Join us as we celebrate Black History Month with “Quietly Hidden: A Story of Architectural Salvage and Discovered Craftsmanship,” a lecture that honors and educates the achievements, resilience and creativity of Black artisans. Senior Curator, Christie Jackson will present her research on Long Hill, with a story of early preservation, the untold story of enslaved...

$24 – $30

Coffee and Conversation at the Carlson Education Center

Cape Ann Museum Green 13 Poplar Street, Gloucester, MA, United States
Cape Ann Museum Green 13 Poplar Street, Gloucester, MA, United States

Cape Ann Museum Green  

Cape Ann Museum Green 13 Poplar Street, Gloucester, MA

Carlson Education Center, CAM Green 13 Poplar Street, Gloucester, MA Free Program, Registration Required Celebrate Black History Month with a look at Doris Elizabeth Prouty: Art and Expression through Quilting. With a focus on her quilt titled Lanes Cove, we’ll explore the artistry of African American quilter Doris Elizabeth Prouty (1947-2020), a resident of Gloucester...

Free