Music

STOMP at Lynn Auditorium

Come to the Lynn Auditorium in Massachusetts to see STOMP - a live experience of dance and percussion!

After 29 years and 11,475 performances, STOMP closed in New York City on January 8, 2023, and went on tour. STOMP - a live experience of dance, rhythm and percussion is coming to Lynn Massachusetts! Matchboxes, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters, and more fill the stage with energizing beats at STOMP: the inventive and invigorating stage show that’s dance, music, and theatrical performance blended together in one electrifying rhythm.

When:

Thursday, May 30, 2024 8pm

Location:

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Imagination Movers at the Cabot Theater

Imagination Movers will perform live at the Cabot Theater in Beverly Massachusetts!

The Imagination Movers return to the Cabot Theatre in Beverly, MA (25 miles outside of Boston) to perform high-flying (toilet paper that is), smoke ring-skying (can you say, "Vortex!"), and new song stylings for everyone to enjoy. Come spend an amazing and interactive Sunday with your family and the Movers as they rock the house, starting at 2 pm (doors open at 1 pm). Limited Meet and Greet packages available.

When:

Sunday, January 28, 2024 2-3:20PM

Location:

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Cape Ann Symphony | Blazing Brass

The Cape Ann Symphony is thrilled to bring you an exciting concert of brass music — Blazing Brass! Hold on to your seats as these five musicians take you on a musical journey through the decades that you will not soon forget. Featuring music of George Cohan, Leonard Bernstein and America’s March King, John Philip Sousa.

When:

Sunday, February 11, 2024 3pm

Location:

Saint Paul Lutheran Church

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Family & Friends Sweetheart Ball

Children ages 3 to 12 are invited to dance the night away with their favorite grown-up at The Family and Friends Sweetheart Ball in Hamilton Massachusetts

The Community House presents The Family and Friends Sweetheart Ball! Children ages 3 to 12 are invited to dance the night away with their favorite grown-up. Formerly the Father Daughter Dance and the Mother Son Knight Out, The Sweetheart Ball combines the two to make one, inclusive and festive event. Music provided by a local DJ, dancing, pizza, and an ice cream sundae bar included. Portraits provided by a professional photographer.

When:

Saturday, February 10th, 2024 6-8pm

Location:

Community House Of Hamilton & Wenham

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Holiday Pop Up Show with the Music Man

Join Brian Doser the Music Man for a Holiday Show at the Library in Magnolia Massachusetts!

Brian Doser, The Music Man will entertain both young and old at the Magnolia Library and Community Center. This pop up show will include dancing, singing, live music and holiday cheer!

When:

Friday, December 15, 2023 | 10am

Location:

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Teen Birthday Bash (Taylor's Version)

Swifty Birthday Party at the Flint Public Library in Middleton Massachusetts

Swifties can dress to the nines in their favorite eras outfits and dance like they're made of starlight in honor of Taylor Swift's 34th birthday on Wednesday, December 13th from 5:30-7:30 PM. We'll spend the evening singing, dancing, or just listening along to our favorite TSwift songs, making friendship bracelets, testing our Taylor-trivia knowledge, and more!

When:

Wednesday, December 13, 2023 5:30-7:30pm

Location:

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Castle Hill Picnic Concert - Big Ol' Dirty Bucket

Big Ol' Dirty Bucket will perform at the Trustees of Reservations' Crane Estate in Ipswich Massachusetts.

Part of the Thursday Night Picnic Concerts at Castle Hill at the Crane Estate in Ipswich, this is a great way to get together and have fun with the whole family in an exclusive setting. Castle Hill Picnic Concerts are back! Pack a picnic supper and enjoy an evening of live music on the magnificent Grand Allee. Stroll the grounds and explore the newly restored gardens while you enjoy a night out on the estate. Gates open at 5PM for picnicking. Advance ticket reservations are recommended but not required.

When:

Thursday, August 24, 2023 6:30-8:30pm

Location:

Castle Hill on the Crane Estate

Trustees of Reservations

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Musical Mornings with Miss Liz

Join Ms. Liz at the Beverly Public Library for a morning of musical fun!

You do not have access to view this node invites families and children for a fun, interactive mix of children's sing-a-long music and literature. The half-hour program is geared toward children aged 0-5 and their parents and caregivers. Sponsored by the Friends of the Beverly Public Library.

When:

Saturday, September 9, 2023 10-10:30am

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Toe Jam Puppet Band at NPL

Toe Jam Puppet Band at the Newburyport Massachusetts Public Library!

Get ready to rock with one of the North Shore's most popular kids' bands! This is an offsite program that will take place on Inn Street, the pedestrian way that connects Pleasant Street and Market Square in downtown Newburyport.

When:

Wednesday, August 16, 2023 7-8pm

Location:

Newburyport Public Library

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CraneExplorer: Music in Nature

Come to the Crane Estate to make music in the peaceful pine grove in ipswich Massachusetts

This program has been canceled! Join this interactive program to make music in the peaceful pine grove, learn about the sounds of nature, and about how music has filled the air at The Crane Estate throughout the years. Enjoy a creative lesson and then create your own music using provided instruments, your own brought from home, or your own homemade instrument made from natural objects using the provided materials.

When:

Saturday, May 27, 2023 10am-Noon

Location:

Castle Hill on the Crane Estate

Ipswich

Trustees of Reservations

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Bruins Pajama Drive

From February 1 through March 15, Cradles to Crayons®, the Boston Bruins, Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners, and Wonderfund are coming together with organizations in your community to collect new pajamas for local children living in low-income and homeless situations. Together, we are...

7:00 am to 9:00 pm

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Babson Farm Quarry Self-guided Walking Tour at Halibut Point

Take a self guided tour at one of Massachusetts most beautiful locations!

Where: Halibut Point State Park

7:00 am to 6:00 pm

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Teen Naturalist Club at IRWS: Spring/Summer Series

Explore a variety of local ecosystems, learn more about a wide range of natural history topics, and do real wildlife data collection and conservation projects in this exciting club for teens!

Where: Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary

8:00 am to 5:00 pm

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Music Together - Saturday

Music Together® is a research-based music & movement program for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and the grown-ups who love them. Music Together® classes make it easy for parents/primary caregivers to play a crucial role in activating their child's music development. Classes are 45 minutes...

Where: Grace Episcopal Church in Salem

9:15 am to 11:15 am

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Nice n' Easy Hike at Breakheart Reservation

Join the Park Interpreter for this weekly guided hike! Each trip will highlight natural and historic features unique to Breakheart. Hikes are moderately paced and range from 2-3 miles over sometimes uneven and rocky terrain. Best for ages 8 years and up. Meet at the Visitor Center.

Where: Breakheart Reservation

9:30 am to 11:30 am

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Wenham Museum Spring/Summer Sports Sale

Back by popular demand! After a successful inaugural sale in 2024, Wenham Museum’s Spring & Summer Sports Sale returns for its second year. In keeping with the Museum’s former Attic Treasures Sale tradition, the Spring & Summer Sports Sale brings the community together for a fun and...

Where: Wenham Museum

10:00 am to 6:00 pm

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Maple Sugaring Saturday at IRWS

Experience the age-old tradition of maple sugaring at Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary! The warm days of late winter awaken the flow of sap in the maples resulting in sweet-smelling, billowing clouds of steam rising from the sugarhouse. On a naturalist-guided walk, learn how to identify a sugar...

Where: Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary

10:30 am to 3:30 pm

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Guided Tour | When Granite Was King!

Halibut Point State Park is also a granite quarry with a history that goes back billions of years! Over one hundred years ago, the Rockport Granite Company quarried granite stone here.

Where: Halibut Point State Park

11:00 am to 12:30 pm

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Friday, March 28

Babson Farm Quarry Self-guided Walking Tour at Halibut Point

Take a self guided tour at one of Massachusetts most beautiful locations!

Where: Halibut Point State Park

7:00 am to 6:00 pm

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Wenham Museum Spring/Summer Sports Sale

Where: Wenham Museum

10:00 am to 6:00 pm

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Music Together - Friday

Where: Community House Of Hamilton & Wenham

10:30 am to 11:15 am

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Saturday, March 29

Babson Farm Quarry Self-guided Walking Tour at Halibut Point

Take a self guided tour at one of Massachusetts most beautiful locations!

Where: Halibut Point State Park

7:00 am to 6:00 pm

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Teen Naturalist Club at IRWS: Spring/Summer Series

Explore a variety of local ecosystems, learn more about a wide range of natural history topics, and do real wildlife data collection and conservation projects in this exciting club for teens!

Where: Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary

8:00 am to 5:00 pm

♦ Read More →