Events North of Boston

Hot Club of Cowtown

Firehouse Center for the Arts 1 Market Square, Newburyport, MA, United States
Firehouse Center for the Arts 1 Market Square, Newburyport, MA, United States

Firehouse Center for the Arts  

Firehouse Center for the Arts 1 Market Square, Newburyport, MA

“The interplay is as sleek as ever.” – The Times (London) “The hot jazz is what Hot Club do best, and this is a staggering return to form for the band I once said I could listen to forever. That still stands.” – Country Music People “This trio’s stylistic genesis–as well as title–stems from the...

$25 – $33

Bailey’s Mistake

Firehouse Center for the Arts 1 Market Square, Newburyport, MA, United States
Firehouse Center for the Arts 1 Market Square, Newburyport, MA, United States

Firehouse Center for the Arts  

Firehouse Center for the Arts 1 Market Square, Newburyport, MA

Formed along Maine’s rocky coastline, Bailey’s Mistake is a neo traditional, Celtic-inspired folk band playing ancient songs of the sea, Newfoundland, the auld sod, as well as New England. Powered by guitar, bagpipes, tinwhistle, bass and drums, their highly danceable music invites merry hearts to sing along and feel the power of ancient music as...

$13 – $15

Traditional Irish Session

Firehouse Center for the Arts 1 Market Square, Newburyport, MA, United States
Firehouse Center for the Arts 1 Market Square, Newburyport, MA, United States

Firehouse Center for the Arts  

Firehouse Center for the Arts 1 Market Square, Newburyport, MA

Join us for a very special evening to kick-off St. Patrick’s Day weekend. Relive the magic of our 2022 production of Once as we welcome the cast back with their very own interpretations of all the Irish Trads – performed live.

$13 – $15

An Evening with Melissa Ferrick

Firehouse Center for the Arts 1 Market Square, Newburyport, MA, United States
Firehouse Center for the Arts 1 Market Square, Newburyport, MA, United States

Firehouse Center for the Arts  

Firehouse Center for the Arts 1 Market Square, Newburyport, MA

On August 15th, 2023, Ferrick released Black Dress, their first single in eight years, via the venerable Kill Rock Stars Records. This release coincides with the 30th anniversary of Ferrick’s critically acclaimed major label debut, Massive Blur. Ferrick will be celebrating the new release and her 30th Anniversary by touring a retrospective show titled, Throughlines....

$25 – $28

Todd Hearon

Firehouse Center for the Arts 1 Market Square, Newburyport, MA, United States
Firehouse Center for the Arts 1 Market Square, Newburyport, MA, United States

Firehouse Center for the Arts  

Firehouse Center for the Arts 1 Market Square, Newburyport, MA

Todd Hearon is an award-winning poet and songwriter, born in Fort Worth, Texas, and raised in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. The hymns and folk songs of his youth continue to influence his music, along with more edgy, contemporary Americana and Country-Rock sounds. He played bass and guitar for The Spin, one of...

$12 – $15

Freckleface Strawberry

Event Series Freckleface Strawberry
Firehouse Center for the Arts 1 Market Square, Newburyport, MA, United States
Firehouse Center for the Arts 1 Market Square, Newburyport, MA, United States

Firehouse Center for the Arts  

Firehouse Center for the Arts 1 Market Square, Newburyport, MA

Freckleface Strawberry will do anything to get rid of her freckles – from scrubbing them with soap to caking on makeup… and even wearing a ski mask to school! Will her schoolmates realize that it’s her under the mask? Will Freckleface be brave enough to finally face her complexion in the mirror? With the help...

Women In Music

Firehouse Center for the Arts 1 Market Square, Newburyport, MA, United States
Firehouse Center for the Arts 1 Market Square, Newburyport, MA, United States

Firehouse Center for the Arts  

Firehouse Center for the Arts 1 Market Square, Newburyport, MA

Spend an evening with Broadways Allison Case and Andrew Kober, supported by local vocalists and students, as they perform an evening of music in celebration of the women who shape our stories. From musical theater to pop, composers to their characters, this dynamic powerhouse duo brings the stage to life for an evening of fun,...

$18 – $20

Freckleface Strawberry

Event Series Freckleface Strawberry
Firehouse Center for the Arts 1 Market Square, Newburyport, MA, United States
Firehouse Center for the Arts 1 Market Square, Newburyport, MA, United States

Firehouse Center for the Arts  

Firehouse Center for the Arts 1 Market Square, Newburyport, MA

Freckleface Strawberry will do anything to get rid of her freckles – from scrubbing them with soap to caking on makeup… and even wearing a ski mask to school! Will her schoolmates realize that it’s her under the mask? Will Freckleface be brave enough to finally face her complexion in the mirror? With the help...

The 10-Minute Plays of Deirdre Girard

Firehouse Center for the Arts 1 Market Square, Newburyport, MA, United States
Firehouse Center for the Arts 1 Market Square, Newburyport, MA, United States

Firehouse Center for the Arts  

Firehouse Center for the Arts 1 Market Square, Newburyport, MA

Directed by Charles Van Eman A Year to Grieve Two murder mystery writers in a secluded cabin in the woods joke about killing one of their spouses. But is it really a joke? Heather – Bette Lischke Thomas – Roger Burgess Fungus Sometimes it takes a creative prescription to heal what hurts the most. Evelyn...

$5

The GemsTones

Firehouse Center for the Arts 1 Market Square, Newburyport, MA, United States
Firehouse Center for the Arts 1 Market Square, Newburyport, MA, United States

Firehouse Center for the Arts  

Firehouse Center for the Arts 1 Market Square, Newburyport, MA

The GemsTones are a youthful 5-piece retro-rock band of brothers specializing in a mix of nostalgic originals and hits from America’s decade; rock n roll of the 1950s! They bring new energy to unforgettable songs by legendary artists like Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Johnny Cash & many more! They call themselves The GemsTones...

$22 – $25

Long Live The King – The Music of Elvis Presley

Firehouse Center for the Arts 1 Market Square, Newburyport, MA, United States
Firehouse Center for the Arts 1 Market Square, Newburyport, MA, United States

Firehouse Center for the Arts  

Firehouse Center for the Arts 1 Market Square, Newburyport, MA

R.A. Entertainment presents “Long Live the King” – Elvis tribute show! The celebration will feature live performances by Rick Anthony, a local award winning Elvis Tribute artist backed by his live band “Flaming Star” in addition to “The Blue Moon Brass” & “Pure Gold Vocal Band”. This production will provide great entertainment and offer New...

$22 – $25

Jeffrey Gaines

Firehouse Center for the Arts 1 Market Square, Newburyport, MA, United States
Firehouse Center for the Arts 1 Market Square, Newburyport, MA, United States

Firehouse Center for the Arts  

Firehouse Center for the Arts 1 Market Square, Newburyport, MA

Jeffrey Gaines has been heralded for his soul-searching lyrics and his powerful live performances. With only his voice and a guitar for accompaniment, Gaines has earned a reputation as a captivating performer, entertaining his audiences worldwide. Gaines has released eight albums internationally, which includes gems like the hit single “Hero In Me” from his debut...

$20 – $22