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Winter/Spring 2026: Learn Something New in Newburyport!
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Mar 13
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Jun 28
CHILDREN’S DISCOVERY CENTER: Stop by the museum for scavenger hunts, crafts, games, puzzles and more! (Year-round, Thursday-Saturday, 10-5 and Sunday: 12-5)
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Mar 14
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May 23
Seasonal Saturdays! Guided tours of the Museum of Old Newbury’s 1808 Federal-style home, offered Saturdays this fall. History comes alive on every floor!
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Apr 1
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Apr 25
2026 OpArt Exhibition: Artist Reception & Celebration: Thursday, April 9, 11am-1pm
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Apr 1
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May 30
Spring Gift Shop: Small works under under 12” x 12” in a variety of media.
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Apr 1
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Apr 25
Youth Art Exhibit: Reception: April 25 (3:00-4:00pm) - awards @ 3:15pm
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Apr 1
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Apr 29
Wednesday Toddlers with Miss Isa, free and open for all toddlers ages 1-2
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Apr 1
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Apr 29
Wednesday All Ages Story Time with Miss Isa, free and open for all kids ages 0-6
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Apr 1
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Apr 25
Watercolor Interest Group: Reception on Saturday, April 11 (3-5pm)
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Apr 2
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Apr 30
Thursday Toddlers with Miss Allison, free and open for all toddlers ages 1-2
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Apr 2
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Apr 30
Thursday All Ages Story Time with Miss Allison, free and open for all kids ages 0-6
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Apr 3
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Apr 17
Friday Babies with Miss Anna, free and open for all babies under age one or not yet walking
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Apr 3
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Apr 9
Film -- The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist
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Apr 3
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Apr 9
Film: TOW
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Apr 6
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Apr 27
Big Kids Story Time with Miss Allison, free and open to all children ages 3-6
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Apr 8
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Wed
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Apr 29
Trivia at Michael's Harborside: Test your pop culture knowledge with Trivia every Wednesday night. Get your team signed up at 6pm and start playing at 6:30pm.
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Apr 9
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Thu
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Apr 9
Free Improv Show: Experience the culmination of our recent improv class, check out the Actors Studio and have a few laughs! Bring a friend, tell a friend & make new friends.
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Apr 9
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Apr 9
Spanish Conversation Group, all levels welcome, free and open to all
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Apr 9
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Apr 9
VIRTUAL -- "Sisterhood of Sculptors" -- a fascinating tale of late-nineteenth century American female expatriots in Rome who defied convention! free and open to all
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Apr 9
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Thu
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Apr 9
Copper Wire Floral Art -- join award-winning artist Ryan Kelley and learn to create art that's perfect for indoor planters and pots or outdoor garden decor!
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Thu
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Apr 9
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Thu
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Apr 9
Live Music at Michael's Harborside: Lazy Susan
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Apr 9
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May 2
“The Ten Realms” Preview: Maya Hirasawa Brauer in a solo exhibition showing their new body of Buddhist-inspired oil paintings.
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Fri
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Apr 10
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Fri
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Apr 10
Movie Matinee: THE HOUSEMAID, free and open to all
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Apr 10
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Fri
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Apr 10
A Brit of Magic: Hilarious show presented by World Champion Magician Keith Fields and the effervescent, shoe loving, Lady Sarah. ‘Delightfully wacky… bordering on the manic’ Edinburgh Festival News
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Fri
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Apr 10
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Fri
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Apr 10
Friday night drop-in event: Cookies & Crafts (for grades 6-8)
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Apr 10
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Sun
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Apr 19
Exit Interview and The Audience: This pair of fantasy-comedies transgress the fourth wall and encourage the audience to question where theater leaves off and reality begins—or vice versa.
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Apr 10
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Apr 16
Film -- The Drama
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Apr 11
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Apr 11
Admiral Richard I. Rybacki Award Ceremony
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Apr 11
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Apr 11
Bob Wolfman: A soulful and virtuosic player, The Boston Globe named him “Simply one of the best guitarists in the U.S. today!”
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Apr 11
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Apr 11
Spring Adaptive Toy Giveaway & Meet-Up -- You are invited! To a community gathering — bringing together families, makers, and professionals to support children with disabilities
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Apr 11
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Apr 11
Watercolor: Try Before You Buy -- learn the basics about watercolors, and try your hand at it through demonstrations and individual instruction!
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Apr 12
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Apr 12
The 2026 Jean C. Wilson Music Series: THE KALLIOPE REED QUINTET -- founded in 2019, Kalliope is the first professional reed quintet in New England and one of the first 50 reed quintets worldwide
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Apr 12
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Apr 12
Firehouse Film Series: Sing 2 Sing-A-Long: Come dressed as your favorite characters and rock out to the music of SING 2.
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Apr 12
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Apr 12
Sensory-friendly movie: Super Mario Galaxy Movie
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Apr 12
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Apr 12
Newburyport Art has Daylight Drawing Fun!
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Apr 13
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Mon
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Apr 13
VIRTUAL -- Lighthouses of Cape Cod: Let historian Jeremy D'Entremont inspire you with a lighthouse tour, just ready for summer planning! free and open to all
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Apr 13
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Apr 13
Maker Monday: Moon & Stars Wreaths, free and open to all
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Apr 14
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Apr 14
VIRTUAL -- "Spring Cooking Refresh" -- learn how to create light, Mediterranean-inspired meals that are satisfying, seasonal, and easy to make! free and open to all
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Apr 15
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Apr 15
VIRTUAL -- "The Library: A Universal Memoir" -- an interactive program for everyone who possesses a love of libraries, books and reading! free and open to all
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Apr 16
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Apr 16
Classics Book Group: "And Then There Were None" by Agatha Christie, free and open to all
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Apr 16
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Apr 16
Middle Grade Book Club: "Front Desk" by Kelly Yang, free and open to all middle graders ages 8-12
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Apr 16
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Apr 16
Live Music at Michael's Harborside: Louis Calderone. Louis is a singer-songwriter, playing folk inspired, soulful, and acoustic often with a blend of a handful of different genres.
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Apr 17
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Apr 19
Boats in Bloom: Spectacular Spring Floral Fundraiser: Opening event on April 17th - Silent auction - Complimentary drinks, hors d'oeuvres, live music. Displays on view April 18th & 19th for $8.
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Apr 17
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Apr 17
Movie Matinee: SCRAP, free and open to all
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Apr 17
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Apr 19
Real. Life. Stories. 4: Presented by The Firehouse Center for the Arts and Silver Theater
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Apr 17
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Apr 17
Imagine Studios "Drum Circle" - Come share in this joyful circle of rhythm and song! Bring drums or play those provided. All ages and experiences are welcome.
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Apr 18
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Apr 18
Tony Trischka’s EarlJam featuring Michael Daves: 2025 Grammy nominee Tony Trischka and his stellar band (featuring vocalist and guitarist Michael Daves) return to Belleville to honor the music of Earl Scruggs! Opening with Farayi.
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Apr 18
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Apr 18
Amesbury City Hall Circus! A fantastic performance of skill, balance, and showmanship, in a show that also features your friends and neighbors, a craft fair and fun for all ages, in neighboring Amesbury
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Apr 19
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Apr 19
Gelli Plate Printing & Collage with Maria Malatesta: There will be demonstrations of various printing techniques which will include painting and drawing on the plate, using stencils, layering, combining shapes and image transfers.
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Apr 20
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Apr 20
The Kingston Trio: In celebration of 60-plus years of music, the iconic folk group performs their best-loved songs as part of the ‘Keep The Music Playing’ national tour.
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Apr 21
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Apr 21
Craft Corner -- Join Miss Isa and make a simple craft! free and open to kids of all ages and abilities
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Apr 21
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Apr 21
New! Queer History Book Club -- "Not Your Founding Father: How a Nonbinary Minister Became America's Most Radical Revolutionary" by Nina Sankovitch
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Apr 21
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Apr 21
Repair, Reuse, Recycle- A talk with Molly Ettenborough, Recycling & Energy Manager for the City of Newburyport -- free and open to all
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Apr 21
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Tue
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Apr 21
Hybrid -- Circulo de Lectores Drop-in Spanish Language Bookclub -- "Diez Mujeres" por Marcela Serrano, free and open to all
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Apr 22
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Apr 22
Tinfoil Sculptures -- Use simple supplies to make incredible artwork! free and open to kids of all ages and abilities
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Apr 22
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Wed
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Apr 22
3D Printing Exploration for Kids: Design, Build & Create (Ages 10+). Taught by experienced Print Process Engineer Matt Guy, founder of Niche 3D Inc.
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Apr 23
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Apr 23
Seed Bombs -- In honor of Earth Day, learn to make these simple items and later, toss them anywhere you want flowers to grow! free and open to kids of all ages and abilities
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Apr 23
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Thu
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Apr 23
Spanish Conversation Group, all levels welcome, free and open to all
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Apr 23
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Apr 23
Live Music at Michael’s Harborside: Two Towns
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Apr 24
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Apr 24
Movie Matinee: HAMNET, free and open to all
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Apr 24
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Apr 24
The Cat’s Pajamas: A Secret Speakeasy for the Arts: a delightfully hush-hush speakeasy fundraiser in support of Newburyport Art!
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Apr 24
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Apr 24
The 21st Annual Literary Festival -- Join us Friday evening for a casual cocktail party with the authors, poets, and moderators at Mission Oak Grill's Steeple Hall!
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Apr 24
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Apr 24
21st Annual Literary Festival Opening Night Ceremony: Literary Legacies with Michael Updike, son of John Updike
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Apr 25
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Apr 25
Skylark Ensemble's 15th Season: Re-Imaginings
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Apr 25
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Apr 25
Craft Buffet -- Stop by our Activity Room, have a snack, and enjoy a variety of simple, no-mess crafts! free and open to kids of all ages and abilities
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Apr 25
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Apr 26
Learning to Paint Cows with Susan Williamson: In the morning, you’ll Go to a Farm with Susan and learn how she observes. Then you’ll return to the gallery where you’ll begin to think about what you will paint.
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Apr 25
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Apr 25
21st Annual Newburyport Literary Festival -- day two starts with Breakfast with the Poets: Powow River Poets Read Their Work
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Apr 25
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Apr 25
21st Annual Newburyport Literary Festival -- day two continues with a full day of author events throughout Newburyport!
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Apr 25
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Apr 25
Turn It Up for Tinkerhaus at the Riptide! Music Studio Fundraiser featuring live bands and great food & drink!
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Apr 25
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Apr 25
Draw, Paint and Collage with Maria Malatesta: There will be lots of papers available, but you may want to add your own. Old letters, book pages, prints, photos or other found papers would be great.
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Apr 26
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Apr 26
21st Annual Newburport Literary Festival -- day three, VIRTUAL author events!
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Apr 27
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Apr 27
Film: "How to Power a City" -- a free screening, followed by a discussion with filmmaker Melanie la Rosa
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Apr 27
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Apr 27
Get Derby-ready! Join Tinkerhaus at Port Vida for a Kentucky Derby–inspired Hat & Fascinator-Making Workshop
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Apr 27
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Mon
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May 11
Ancient Ecosystems "Antarctica": This presentation by James Sanborn is appropriate for ages 15+ and suitable for students with little to no prior knowledge on the subject. (Nock Middle School)
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Apr 28
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Apr 28
VIRTUAL -- Just the Facts Drop-in Non-Fiction Book Group -- "Get the Picture: a mind-bending journey among the inspired artists and obsessive art fiends who taught me how to see" by Bianca Bosker, free and open to all!
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Apr 28
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May 5
ChatGPT for Everyday Life: Discover how this easy-to-use AI tool can make your everyday life a little easier—and a lot more fun! - Two sessions led by Betsy Sanderson at Nock Middle School
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Wed
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Apr 29
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Apr 29
The Parenting Years Speaker Series -- "Making Sense of AI in Education" with Greg Kulowiec, AI Strategy Consultant, MA Dept. of Education
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Apr 29
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May 30
FOLIA: HEATHER KARP & AMY VANDER ELS: Reception: Saturday, May 2 (4-6pm)
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Apr 30
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Apr 30
Copper Soldering 101 -- join award-winning artist Ryan Kelley and learn how to transform copper sheet into a small sculpture, garden ornament or piece of jewelry!
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Apr 30
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Apr 30
Kayaking "Safety First": Ron Thurlow offers this class designed to expand your awareness of trip preparations and favorite spots to paddle in the area. Registration Required (Nock Middle School)
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Apr 30
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Apr 30
Live Music Nights at Michael’s Harborside: Lee Biddle
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May 1
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May 1
The Mendelssohn Connection: NCS will sing Felix Mendelssohn's oratorio "Elijah", as well as newly edited pieces by his older sister, Fanny, from the Mendelssohn family archives. (Immaculate Conception Church, NBPT)
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May 1
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May 2
Acting Out Presents... Almost Almost Famous: A life on the verge of the verge, will combine stories and songs designed to keep you on the edge of your seat.
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May 1
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May 1
Imagine Studios "Open Mic": Includes feature acts and open mic for music, poetry, stories, stand up and more.
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May 1
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May 1
Movie Matinee: TBD, free and open to all
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