Free

Experience an “Instrument Petting Zoo” and get a chance to learn first-hand about a variety of instruments at Old Firehouse Trust Building! The Instrument Petting Zoo is an opportunity for curious kids & adults to see, hear, and touch the instruments seen on the stage at the Shalin Liu Performance Center and instruments they may play in beginning band or orchestra.

The Highland Street Foundation invites Massachusetts residents and tourists to visit designated cultural attractions every Friday this summer with free admission. You do not need to register or obtain a ticket. Just show up and enjoy!

It's school vacation week and that means it's party time!!

This free event is open to the entire Cape Ann community. The fun starts at 5:30 with a pizza party and face painting, and kicks into high gear at 6:00 with a concert by Parents' Choice Award winner Leeny and her band The Eeny Meenys!

Pathways for Children needs to get an accurate head count for pizza, so please RSVP if you are planning to attend. Call Amy Larsen at 978-281-2400 x120 or email alarsen@pw4c.org.

This event is made possible with the support of the Linden Foundation and Pathways for Children.

This weekend the Artists of Rocky Neck will host the 2010 Rocky Neck Winter Stroll. The weather is going to be milder and Rocky Neck has a large parking lot with an incredible ocean view so the parking is super easy. There is a huge park across the street from the parking lot so the kids can burn some energy and enjoy a packed lunch there. Last Stop Variety is right around the corner where hot soup, sandwiches, drinks and treats can be bought.

It's a nice opportunity to get some holiday shopping done and have a lovely time doing it. Many of the galleries will be open with festive offerings including: Elynn Kroger, Side Street, Sigrid Olsen, Goetteman Gallery, John Nesta Gallery, and IMAGINE Gift Shop and Gallery.

Almost every American artist of note has painted on Rocky Neck at some point in his or her career including Milton Avery, Cecilia Beaux, Theresa Bernstein, Nell Blaine, Stuart Davis, Frank Duveneck, Adolph Gottleib, Childe Hassam, Hans Hofmann, Winslow Homer, Edward Hopper, Fitz Henry Lane, William Meyerowitz, Frederick Mulhaupt, Maurice Prendergast, Mark Rothko, John Sloan, and many others.

Today over 30 working artists display their work in Rocky Neck galleries and studios, exhibiting a wide range of styles and media. In addition to the galleries, area restaurants provide gourmet cuisine, waterfront views, and eclectic atmosphere.

Manchester Public Library proudly welcomes award-winning children's music artist Leeny of Leeny and Tamara for a free concert that will have the whole family learning, giggling, and singing along!