Live Performance

Mike the Bubble Man

Mike the Bubble Man brings magic and science to the stage with this interactive 45-minute indoor show about...BUBBLES! Through music, choreography, and comedy, bubble - in all different shapes and sizes - come alive, sparking the imagination and wonder. Exploring science through bubbles creates an entertaining learning environment that introduces shapes, colors, and chemistry. A love for bubbles is never outgrown - especially when there's a chance to see the world from inside of one!

When:

Saturday, April 21, 2018 7pm

Location:

Firehouse Center for the Arts

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123 Andres at the Cabot Theater

123 Andre at the Cabot Theater in Beverly Massachusetts!

Andrés Salguero, better known as 123 Andrés, is one of the most exciting new voices on the family music scene in the US and Latin America, “A rockstar for little language learners” according to Billboard Magazine. A native of Bogotá, Colombia, Andrés brings to audiences joyful sounds, passion for bilingualism and a high-energy love of music that gets kids singing and dancing in Spanish and English.

When:

Saturday, April 14, 2018 10:30 AM

Location:

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Recycled Percussion at the Cabot Theater

Legendary drumming group RECYCLED PERCUSSION is back at the Cabot! Since Justin Spencer formed Recycled Percussion in 1995, the band has been unstoppable. Their junk rock music became a national phenomenon week after week during their smash hit performances on America’s Got Talent in 2009.

When:

Friday, July 6, 2018 7pm

Location:

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Bandits on the Run at the Cabot Theater

Bandits on the Run is a Brooklyn, New York-based whimsical, criminal trio, notorious for stealing hearts and serenading strangers. They first gained infamy conducting musical sticks-ups in the subways of New York City with their three part-harmony and nostalgic sensibilities. Wielding cello, guitars, melodious three part harmony, not to mention various and sundry toys, they are sure to charm the socks off of folks young, old, and everywhere in between!

When:

Saturday, October 13, 2018 10:30 AM

Location:

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Debbie & Friends at the Beantown Jazz Festival

Debbie & Friends tell stories that children know and love with music and song!

Debbie & Friends is performing at the Beantown Jazz Festival! From the moment they launch into their first song, “I’m Glad You’re Here,” the children in the crowd understand their role: to participate, sing, dance, jump, and interact with Debbie and Friends.

When:

Saturday, September 29, 2018 1pm

Location:

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A Cinderella Panto - Matinee

Come enjoy a Cinderella Panto performed by Theater in the Open at the Firehouse Center for the Arts!

Edward Speck and Joshua Shack bring back a favorite TITO Holiday Panto. We’ve updated our version of this classic fairy tale, added a holiday spin, plenty of adorable mice and even a few playful clowns to lead audiences on an enchanted adventure. It’s everything that you loved the first time you saw Cinderella, with some new surprises, just for fun!

When:

Saturday & Sunday, December 8, 9, 15, 16, 22 & 23, 2018 3 pm

Friday & Saturday, December 7, 8, 14, 15, 21 & 22, 2018 7 pm

Location:

Firehouse Center for the Arts

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Herrmanns' Lipizzan Stallions in Essex - Matinee

Herrmanns' Royal Lipizzan Stallions come to Cogswell's Grant in Essex massachusetts

Historic New England welcomes family favorite Herrmann's Royal Lipizzan Stallions for a special engagement at Cogswell's Grant . The famous Lipizzan stallions are returning to perform three shows at Cogswell's Grant. The horses of the Herrmann line are among the last capable of executing the "Airs Above the Ground" maneuvers, the dramatic leaps and plunges developed as aggressive battle maneuvers in the sixteenth century, and now a beautiful display of equine grace and strength.

When:

Fridays, September 7 & 14, 2018 5-6:30pm

Saturdays, September 8 & 15, 2018 2-3:30pm

Sundays, September 9 & 16, 2018 2-3:30pm

Location:

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Herrmanns' Lipizzan Stallions in Essex

Herrmanns' Royal Lipizzan Stallions come to Cogswell's Grant in Essex

When:

Fridays, September 7 & 14, 2018 5-6:30pm

Saturdays, September 8 & 15, 2018 2-3:30pm

Sundays, September 9 & 16, 2018 2-3:30pm

Location:

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Cold Chocolate at Rogers Center

Cold Chocolate performs a free concert at the Rocgers Center for the arts in North Andover!

What do you get when you fuse bluegrass, folk, and rock into the new sound of Americana? The tasty treat that is Cold Chocolate! Part of the FREE Summer Fun Series. Bring your blanket, lawn chair, snacks, and enjoy a mid week music break!

When:

Wednesday, August 29, 2018 7-8pm

Location:

Rogers Center for the Arts

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A Jack and the Beanstalk Panto!

Theater in the Open presents a Jack in the Beanstalk Panto at Maudslay State Park in Newburyport Massachusetts

Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, it’s time one again for our Spring Pantomime! This time around we’ll be following the (mis)adventures of Jack and friends as they take the path much less traveled by, and learn some valuable lessons along the way…!!! Edward Speck and Josh Shack have planned another silly, playful Spring Panto that's full of surprises. Follow the Theater in the Open flags from the Maudslay parking lot. Allow ten minutes to stroll to the site and $5 for parking ($6 for out of state vehicles).

When:

June 23 & 24, 2018 2pm

August 18, 2018 2pm

Location:

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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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Winter Festival at Veasey Memorial Park

The Friends of Veasey Memorial Park host their annual winter festival! Our good friends from Georgetown's Goats-to-Go will be sharing presentations about goats, sheep, and llama. Learn about their life on the farm, what makes these animals so awesome, why Goats-to-Go raise them, and what they do...

Where: Veasey Park

10:00 am to 2:00 pm

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Watching the Coastal Edge at Halibut Point

Meet at the Halibut Point State Park visitors center to learn about the role Halibut Point has played in America’s military history. One day after the 1941 Pearl Harbor attack, U.S.

Where: Halibut Point State Park

11:00 am to 12:00 pm

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Friday, February 21

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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Quarry Quest Treasure Hunt

Enjoy an outdoor treasure hunt at one of Massachusetts most beautiful locations during February Vacation! Halibut Point State Park invites kids and families to follow clues then unscramble to find a treasure box!

Where: Halibut Point State Park

7:00 am to 6:00 pm

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Music Together - Friday

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: Community House Of Hamilton & Wenham

10:30 am to 11:15 am

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Kidleidoscope at Breakheart Reservation

Come join our park interpreter for a story time and nature walk! Complete a small craft and explore the woods! Walks are gently paced and approximately 1 mile, though not accessible for strollers. Appropriate for families with children 3-5 years old. Meet at the Visitor Center.

Where: Breakheart Reservation

10:30 am to 11:30 am

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Saturday, February 22

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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Quarry Quest Treasure Hunt

Where: Halibut Point State Park

7:00 am to 6:00 pm

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Music Together - Saturday

Where: Grace Episcopal Church in Salem

9:15 am to 11:15 am

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First Aid, CPR & AED Training at ESM

Take a CPR, First Aid, and AED Certification Course hosted by the Essex Historical Society and Shipbuilding Museum at the charming Museum School House. Gain essential life-saving skills and the confidence to handle emergencies with ease.

Where: Essex Shipbuilding Museum

10:00 am to 2:00 pm

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Children's Maple in the Barnyard at Appleton Farms

Maple Season is here! This special program for ages 3-11 & their families will focus on the magic of maple from start to finish. We will discover this tradition by observing trees, tasting sap, learning the tools involved, and finally, tasting the sweet product. We will make sure to have time...

Where: Appleton Farms

10:45 am to 3:00 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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