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Winter/Spring 2026: Learn Something New in Newburyport!
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Sat
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Apr 4
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Sat
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Apr 4
The Music of Mancini: A spectacular tribute starting from Mancini’s early days with the Glenn Miller Orchestra to the timeless melodies from classics like “Peter Gunn,” “Breakfast at Tiffany’s,” and “The Pink Panther.”
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Sat
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Apr 4
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Sat
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Apr 4
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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Mon
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Apr 6
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Mon
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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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Tue
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Apr 7
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Tue
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Apr 7
Cookies & Coloring -- Join us to relax with coloring sheets, crayons and markers, and individually wrapped cookies! free and open to kids of all ages and abilities
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Wed
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Apr 8
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Wed
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Apr 8
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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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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Thu
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Apr 9
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Thu
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Apr 9
Spanish Conversation Group, all levels welcome, free and open to all
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Fri
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Apr 10
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Fri
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Apr 10
Movie Matinee: TBD, free and open to all
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Fri
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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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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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Sat
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Apr 11
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Sat
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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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Sat
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Apr 11
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Sat
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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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Sat
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Apr 11
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Sat
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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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Sun
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Apr 12
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Sun
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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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Sun
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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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Sun
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Apr 12
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Sun
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Apr 12
Sensory-friendly movie: Super Mario Galaxy Movie
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Mon
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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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Mon
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Apr 13
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Mon
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Apr 13
Maker Monday: Moon & Stars Wreaths, free and open to all
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Thu
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Apr 16
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Thu
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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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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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Fri
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Apr 17
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Sun
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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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Fri
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Apr 17
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Fri
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Apr 17
Movie Matinee: TBD, free and open to all
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Fri
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Apr 17
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Sun
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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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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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Mon
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Apr 20
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Mon
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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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Tue
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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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Tue
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Apr 21
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Tue
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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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Tue
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Apr 21
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Tue
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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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Wed
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Apr 22
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Wed
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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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Thu
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Apr 23
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Thu
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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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Thu
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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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Fri
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Apr 24
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Fri
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Apr 24
Movie Matinee: TBD, free and open to all
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Fri
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Apr 24
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Fri
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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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Fri
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Apr 24
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Fri
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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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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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Sat
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Apr 25
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Sat
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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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Sat
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Apr 25
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Sun
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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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Mon
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Apr 27
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Mon
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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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Mon
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Apr 27
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Mon
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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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Wed
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Apr 29
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Sat
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May 30
Soft Structures: An exhibition that explores fiber and paper as material, process, and metaphor ... Including weaving, embroidery, quilting, knitting, paper-making, collage, soft sculpture, installation, and experimental mixed media
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Wed
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Apr 29
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Sat
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May 30
Featured Artist Show: HEATHER KARP & AMY VANDER ELS Reception: Saturday, May 2 (4-6pm)
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Wed
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Apr 29
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Wed
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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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Fri
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May 1
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Fri
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May 1
Movie Matinee: TBD, free and open to all
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Fri
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May 1
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Fri
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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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Fri
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May 1
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Sat
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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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Sat
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May 2
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Sun
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May 3
Acting Out Presents… Hollywoodland: Our story takes place when famed Hollywood producer Sid Selznick comes to Fairy Tale Land along with BIG STARS Ariana and Ryan to make his next blockbuster movie, a horror picture, entitled SILENCE OF THE LITTLE LAMBS!
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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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Sun
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May 3
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Sun
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May 3
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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Wed
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May 6
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Wed
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May 6
Next Chapter Drop-in Book Group -- "The Life Impossible" by Matt Haig, free and open to all, at the Senior Community Center
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Fri
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May 8
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Fri
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May 8
Movie Matinee: TBD, free and open to all
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Fri
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May 8
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Fri
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May 8
Early Release Day trip to Chunky's Cinema (for grades 4-8) -- pizza and a movie!
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Sat
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May 9
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Sat
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May 9
The Nightflies – Music of Steely Dan: What began as an informal get-together of 10 talented musicians for the love and challenge of playing the intricate arrangements of Donald Fagen, Walter Becker, of Steely Dan, became a high energy, danceable party.
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Sat
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May 9
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Sat
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May 9
Full Moon Story Slam – The Moment It Clicked – A story about realizing your purpose or passion.
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Sat
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May 9
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Sat
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May 9
Divas & Brews 20 -- Queen of Newburyport Pride Madam Zapple headlines right here in town at everybody’s favorite brewery, Riverwalk!
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Mon
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May 11
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Mon
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May 11
Linocut Printmaking, free and open to all
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Wed
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May 13
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Wed
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May 13
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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Wed
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May 13
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Sun
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May 17
Things Get Ugly: “Sparkling with Noel Coward-style wit!”
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Fri
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May 15
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Fri
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May 15
Movie Matinee: TBD, free and open to all
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Sat
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May 16
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Sat
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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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Mon
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May 18
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Mon
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May 18
Maker Monday: Pressed Flower Sun Catchers -- What better way to welcome back spring than with sun and beautiful, vibrant pressed flowers? free and open to all
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Tue
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May 19
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Tue
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May 19
"Music Through the Decades" -- a spirited hour of music and history, performed by David Polansky, a celebrated, multi-talented musician, songwriter, and entertainer, free and open to all!
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Thu
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May 21
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Thu
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May 21
Classics Book Group: title TBD, free and open to all
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Fri
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May 22
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Fri
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May 22
Movie Matinee: TBD, free and open to all
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Sat
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May 23
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Sat
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May 23
Jimmy Tingle: Live on Stage and Screen
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Thu
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May 28
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Thu
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May 28
American Promises Broken: A Multicultural Event
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Fri
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May 29
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Fri
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May 29
Movie Matinee: TBD, free and open to all
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Sat
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May 30
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Sat
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May 30
Spring Cider Run 5K & Donut Dash: Run, walk, stroll on the farm - Sipping cider and cider donuts! All ages and levels welcome + encouraged. 5K race - Kid's Donut Dashes (400m and 800m) before 5K race begins.
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Wed
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Jun 3
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Sat
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Jun 27
National Juried Show: Reception: Saturday, June 6 (4-6pm)
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Wed
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Jun 3
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Wed
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Jun 3
Next Chapter Drop-in Book Group -- title TBD, free and open to all, at the Senior Community Center
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Thu
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Jun 4
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Thu
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Jun 4
VIRTUAL -- Fascinating Fireflies -- learn all kinds of fascinating facts about fireflies from Nicaela Haig, Senior Teacher Naturalist with Mass Audubon, free and open to all
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Fri
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Jun 5
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Fri
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Jun 5
Movie Matinee: TBD, free and open to all
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Mon
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Jun 8
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Mon
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Jun 8
Maker Monday: Jellyfish Wind Chime -- make a personalized art piece that will add coastal charm and graceful tones to your porch or windows! free and open to all
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Wed
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Jun 10
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Wed
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Jun 10
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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Fri
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Jun 12
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Fri
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Jun 12
Movie Matinee: TBD, free and open to all
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Sat
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Jun 13
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Sat
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Jun 13
Showcase Recital: Children of the World featuring our studio commissioned suite, Scenes of a Palestinian Childhood by Gazan composer Mahmoud Abuwarda
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Sat
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Jun 13
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Sun
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Jun 14
"Capturing Light: Palette Painting with Janis Sanders" @Threadneedle Gallery
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Thu
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Jun 18
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Thu
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Jun 18
Classics Book Group: title TBD, free and open to all
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Sat
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Jun 27
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Sat
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Jun 27
Full Moon Story Slam – Fail Forward: – How a setback became the seed of success.
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Mon
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Jul 13
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Mon
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Jul 13
Grill & Chill: Artist By Nature -- Enjoy the summer sun and make art with the world around you! (for grades 6-8)
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Mon
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Aug 3
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Mon
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Aug 3
2026 Summer Festival: Music for soprano, piano, and strings (including octets) by Jon Deak, Shostakovich, Mendelssohn, Respighi, Haydn, Downes, Berberian
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Mon
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Aug 3
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Mon
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Aug 3
Grill & Chill: Creator Clash -- Enjoy making crafts like bracelets, wind-chimes, and decorating bandannas! (for grades 6-8)
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