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Wed
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Feb 11
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Wed
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Feb 11
VIRTUAL: Author Michelle Young discusses her new book, "The Art Spy", a riveting and stylish true life saga set in Paris during World War II. Free and open to all
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Feb 11
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Feb 11
Irish Music at The Port Tavern with Eamon Coyne and Tony Giblin
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Thu
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Feb 12
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Feb 12
VIRTUAL -- "Sally Snowman: The Last USCG Keeper of Boston Light" -- learn the fascinating history of the first established Light Station in colonial America! free and open to all
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Feb 13
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Feb 13
Fun With Fajitas & Tortillas: Join chef Rosa Garza for ahands-on, interactive cooking class where you’ll learn to make fresh corn tortillas from scratch and prepare sizzling chicken fajitas (Rosita’s Cocina, The Tannery Marketplace, NBPT Suite 18)
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Fri
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Feb 13
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Feb 13
Movie Matinee: TBD, free and open to all
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Feb 14
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Feb 14
Andre Dubus III "In Conversation with Director/Novelist John Sayles", Jabberwocky Books, Newburyport, MA
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Feb 17
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Tue
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Feb 17
Hybrid -- Circulo de Lectores Drop-in Spanish Language Bookclub -- "Los Renglones Torcidos de Dios" por Torcuato Luca de Tena, free and open to all
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Feb 19
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Feb 19
Classics Book Group: title TBD, free and open to all
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Thu
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Feb 19
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Feb 19
Middle Grade Book Club: "The Library of Ever" by Stephen Messer, free and open to all middle graders ages 8-12
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Thu
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Feb 19
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Thu
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Feb 19
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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Fri
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Feb 20
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Fri
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Feb 20
Movie Matinee: TBD, free and open to all
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Sun
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Feb 22
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Feb 22
Firehouse Film Series: Tangled : Come dressed as your favorite characters and explore the magic of TANGLED. All tickets | Pay What You Can
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Feb 24
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Tue
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Feb 24
VIRTUAL -- Just the Facts Drop-in Non-Fiction Book Group -- "The Secret History of Food: Strange But True Stories About the Origins of Everything We Eat" by Matt Siegel, free and open to all
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Tue
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Feb 24
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Tue
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Feb 24
VIRTUAL: Matrix Planting for Home Gardeners, naturalistic gardening in its purest form -- learn how to start! Free and open to all
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Tue
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Feb 24
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Tue
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Feb 24
Embroidery Evening -- all levels welcome!
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Wed
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Feb 25
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Thu
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Mar 5
Decluttering Your Digital Photos: Carol LeBlanc, Photo Coach & Organizer, will teach you how to declutter, backup, and clean out your digital photo library, NOTE: iPhone only. (Central Congregational Church, NBPT)
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Wed
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Feb 25
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Wed
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Feb 25
VIRTUAL: Burglary At The Louvre -- How Can Writers Top This? A panel discussion with four mystery writers, members of "The Curators of Crime". Free and open to all
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Thu
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Feb 26
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Thu
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Feb 26
VIRTUAL -- The People’s Painter: Jacob Lawrence and the Black American Experience -- art historian Jane Oneail examines his masterful storytelling technique and role in the Harlem Renaissance. Free and open to all
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Fri
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Feb 27
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Fri
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Feb 27
Movie Matinee: TBD, free and open to all
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Sun
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Mar 1
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Sun
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Mar 1
The 2026 Jean C. Wilson Music Series: KEVIN NEEL, organist -- a versatile performer who also collaborates as a pianist, conductor, and singer
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Mar 2
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Mon
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Mar 2
Astrophysical Discoveries: Learn about the Top 10 most extraordinary astrophysical discoveries, mysteries, and accomplishments in recent decades presented in layman’s terms by MIT-trained scientist Janet C. Johnston. (Nock Middle School)
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Tue
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Mar 3
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Tue
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Mar 3
Jam Making Workshop with Tina Cochran. Participants will learn the fundamentals of how to make delicious jams using the traditional water bath canning method. (NBPT High School Nutrition Room #221)
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Tue
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Mar 3
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Tue
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Mar 3
Artificial Intelligence: What, Where, Why, and When, presented by renowned AI researcher & Professor Wheeler Ruml -- lecture followed by Q & A! free and open to all
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Wed
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Mar 4
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Wed
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Mar 4
Next Chapter Drop-in Book Group -- TBD, free and open to all, at the Senior Community Center
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Fri
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Mar 6
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Fri
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Mar 6
Stars in Your Eyes: Developing a Psychic Sense: Learn more about these mystical topics in this class led by instructor Janet Johnston, noted astrophysicist and science fiction author. (Nock Middle School)
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Fri
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Mar 6
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Fri
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Mar 6
Movie Matinee: TBD, free and open to all
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Mar 7
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Sat
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Mar 7
Pysanky: Ukrainian Egg Decorating: Led by Eliza Goodell, the class will begin with a demonstration and participants will leave having made 1-2 eggs. (Amesbury Friends Meeting House)
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Sat
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Mar 7
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Sat
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Mar 7
Téada: One of Ireland's top traditional bands with a truly worldwide reach, Téada has appeared as a frequent headliner at major music festivals throughout the US, Canada, Mexico, Europe, Africa, Russia, Israel and Australia. Two Shows - 2pm and 7pm
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Mar 7
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Mar 7
2026 Spring Recital: Pianist Evren Ozel – Music of William Grant Still, Debussy, Schumann, and Kurtág (Venue TBD)
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Mar 8
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Sun
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Mar 8
Firehouse Film Series: Encanto Sing-A-Long
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Sun
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Mar 8
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Sun
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Mar 8
Crafty Cinema: "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" -- the lights will be on halfway so you can see your work as you craft & enjoy a great movie, at The Screening Room!
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Tue
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Mar 10
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Tue
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Mar 10
Jam Making Workshop with Tina Cochran. Participants will learn the fundamentals of how to make delicious jams using the traditional water bath canning method. (NBPT High School Nutrition Room #221) Copy
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Wed
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Mar 11
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Wed
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Mar 11
Decoupage Oyster Shell Art: Led by Johanna Hall, No prior experience is needed—just bring your creativity and holiday cheer! All materials are provided, including oyster shells, decorative paper, glue, brushes, and sealant. (Nock Middle School)
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Wed
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Mar 11
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Wed
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Mar 11
CSI: Using Forensics To Crack The Case: Instructor Paul Zambella was a forensic scientist at the Massachusetts State Police Crime Laboratory for 36 years and participated in more than 500 crime scene investigations. Appropriate for 18+ (Nock Middle School)
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Wed
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Mar 11
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Wed
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Mar 11
NPL Arts & Crafts Social -- bring your own projects to work on and enjoy the company of other crafty creatives! free and open to all, every skill level welcome
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Thu
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Mar 12
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Mar 12
Bailey’s Mistake: Celtic-American, four-piece folk band from Maine. The group mixes traditional music from Ireland, Scotland and Newfoundland with brand new songs about contemporary life in New England.
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Fri
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Mar 13
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Mar 14
Trad Session feat. the cast of ONCE: Relive the magic of our 2022 production of Once as we welcome the cast back with their very own interpretations of all the Irish Trads – performed live.
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Fri
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Mar 13
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Fri
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Mar 13
Plum Island and the Story of John Boyle O'Reilly: Join us for a special lecture presented by Custom House director James Russell.
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Fri
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Mar 13
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Mar 13
Movie Matinee: TBD, free and open to all
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Sat
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Mar 14
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Sat
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Mar 14
Skylark Ensemble's 15th Season: Seven Words from the Cross
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Mar 15
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Mar 15
Máiréad Nesbitt: A Grammy® and Emmy® nominated artist and composer, Máiréad Nesbitt has enchanted millions around the world as the featured Celtic violinist and founding member of the globetrotting music phenomenon Celtic Woman.
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Tue
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Mar 17
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Tue
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Mar 17
Concert of Irish Folk Music: With Tom O’Carroll, a Dublin-born folklorist, folksinger, and instrumentalist.
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Sat
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Mar 21
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Sat
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Mar 21
Mandala Dot Rock Painting For Beginners: Led by Ellen O’Donnell -- Students will use small dots of colorful paint to create their own larger, uniquely beautiful designs. (Boston North Technology Park, Bldg C, 110 Haverhill Road, Amesbury)
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Wed
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Mar 25
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Wed
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Mar 25
The Wondrous World of Weeds: In this two-hour workshop, Molly Janicki will discuss the various types of weeds, their pros and cons, and the role they play in your garden. (Nock Middle School) Copy
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Sat
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Mar 28
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Mar 28
Erin Harpe – Country Blues Duo: Erin Harpe Country Blues Duo has been called “today’s country blues at its very best” by Living Blues Magazine, who crowned Erin “one of the finest fingerpicking acoustic blues singers in the land”.
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Sun
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Mar 29
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Mar 29
The 2026 Jean C. Wilson Music Series: PORTSMOUTH BRASS QUINTET -- a chamber group comprised of brass players from the Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra
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Sat
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Apr 11
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Sat
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Apr 11
Admiral Richard I. Rybacki Award Ceremony
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Sun
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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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Sun
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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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Fri
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Apr 17
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Sun
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Apr 19
BOATS IN BLOOM, a Spectacular Spring Floral Fundraiser
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Sat
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Apr 18
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Sat
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Apr 18
Tony Trischka’s EarlJam featuring Michael Daves: Return to Belleville to honor the music of Earl Scruggs!
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Sat
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Apr 25
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Sat
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Apr 25
Skylark Ensemble's 15th Season: Re-Imaginings
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May 3
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Mon
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Aug 31
Blochaus Art Gallery: Open for Weekend Walk-Ins Starting May 3rd - Come explore featured works from Markus Sebastiano’s KASKADES, TIDAL, and newest collections. No appointment needed—just come hang out, enjoy some sips, and take in the art!
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May 16
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May 16
Cécilia: a dynamic Canadian band blending traditional Celtic & Quebecois music with jazz, swing & classical elements.
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Aug 3
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Aug 15
2026 Summer Festival: 25th Anniversary Season!
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