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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Outdoor Sculpture at Maudslay | Thread

Enjoy a self-guided walking tour of the 25th Annual Outdoor Sculpture at Maudslay Exhibit September 8-29 featuring 50 site specific sculptures by local artists addressing this year’s theme, ‘Thread' within the magnificence of Maudslay State Park in Newburyport. Look for the large green trail head...

Where: Maudslay State Park

7:00 am to 6:00 pm

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Saugus Iron Works Park Grounds & Estuary Walk

Learn about the natural world in Saugus while ecploring the park ground ast the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site in Massachusetts.

Where: Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site

7:00 am to 7:00 pm

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Sing & Dance with the Music Man

Come join the fun at Community House Of Hamilton & Wenham Monday, Thursday and Saturday mornings at 10am for 30 - 45 minutes of great music with Brian Doser! Sing and dance with the Music Man during a family concert, featuring familiar and original tunes, performed by local dad and musician,...

Where: Community House Of Hamilton & Wenham

10:00 am to 10:45 am

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Salem Witch Hunt Walking Tour

Essex Hertiage invites you to learn the true causes and events behind the Salem Witch Trials in our documentary film, then discover the myths during our walking tour. The Salem Witch Trials happened over 300 years ago, and it has been dramatized in books, documentaries, movies, and even TV shows....

Where: Downtown Salem

11:45 am to 3:00 pm

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Drop-in Open House at the Nature Center

Explore the Nature Center at your leisure. The Park Interpreter will be on hand to demonstrate and answer questions. Come see and touch animal furs, replica skulls, animal models, and other natural history materials. For little artists, coloring pages and washable markers will be on hand.

Where: Bradley Palmer State Park

1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

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Beverly Farmers' Market

The Beverly Farmers’ Market supports local agriculture while making healthy food available to all members of the Beverly community at affordable prices; the market promotes sustainable living practices and fosters community connections through our vendors, free activities and events. The market...

Where: Odell Park

3:00 pm to 7:00 pm

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Chess Night at Beverly Library

You do not have access to view this node and BevRec are teaming up to offer Chess Nights in the Barnett Gallery in the main Library at 32 Essex St, Beverly. The first Monday of each month through May, come and play the world’s greatest game (if you don’t count Pac Man) with your neighbors. This is...

5:30 pm to 7:30 pm

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Monday, September 16

Outdoor Sculpture at Maudslay | Thread

Where: Maudslay State Park

7:00 am to 6:00 pm

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Saugus Iron Works Park Grounds & Estuary Walk

Learn about the natural world in Saugus while ecploring the park ground ast the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site in Massachusetts.

Where: Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site

7:00 am to 7:00 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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Flying Horse Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit at Pingree School

Pingree School hosts the 15th annual Flying Horse Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit on their campus in South Hamilton, MA. Pingree . The exhibit will open in early September with more than 50 temporary works on display in addition to the 20 pieces in the permanent collection of Pingree School. The exhibit ...

Where: Pingree School

8:00 am to 6:00 pm

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Sing & Dance with the Music Man

Where: Community House Of Hamilton & Wenham

10:00 am to 10:45 am

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Salem Witch Hunt Walking Tour

Where: Downtown Salem

11:45 am to 3:00 pm

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Drop-in Open House at the Nature Center

Where: Bradley Palmer State Park

1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

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Beverly Farmers' Market

Where: Odell Park

3:00 pm to 7:00 pm

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Tuesday, September 17

Trails & Sails

Essex National Heritage Area sites will offer over 150 free family fun events from September 14-29, 2024 for the annual celebration of TRAILS & SAILS. Discover special places in your backyard and be guided through unique landscapes on land and sea, explore historic properties, and take in...

7:00 am to 10:00 pm

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