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Winter/Spring 2026: Learn Something New in Newburyport!
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Mar 13
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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 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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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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Apr 10
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Apr 23
Film -- The Drama
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Apr 20
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Apr 23
Film -- Billy Preston -- That's the Way God Planned It
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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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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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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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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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Apr 22
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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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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 25
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Apr 25
21st Annual Newburyport Literary Festival Closing Ceremony: Women’s Voices of Rebellion and Revolution -- an evening of readings of women’s writing from the Revolutionary War era
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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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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 29
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Apr 29
The Mamadou Band, a world-class ensemble showcasing the original musical works of Senegalese luminary Mamadou Diop, performs at the International Cultural Festival at NHS!
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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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May 1
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May 1
Friday Babies with Miss Anna -- Join Miss Anna for songs, fingerplays, and stories! free and open for all children under age one or not yet walking
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May 2
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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 2
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May 2
Firehouse Kentucky Derby Party: Wear your best Derby attire and join us for an evening of throroughbred racing, music, food, friends as well as a live auction! (Nicholson Hall, 7 Harris St., NBPT)
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May 2
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May 2
Little Groove: Music and Movement for Kids, free and open for ages 0-5
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May 2
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May 2
Newburyport ArtWalk: A FREE, self-guided tour through Newburyport’s Historic District and also includes a few hidden gems just beyond downtown.
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May 2
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May 2
2026 Port Derby fundraiser -- every ticket you buy directly invests in Newburyport's youth and families!
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May 3
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May 3
The Great American Songbook – with A Modern Spin: Our special guests will be jazz-pop-folk vocalist Miranda Russell and her 5-piece combo.
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May 3
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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 3
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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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May 5
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May 5
VIRTUAL -- "4 Cosmic Mysteries" -- an intriguing look at four cutting edge scientific questions! free and open to all
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May 5
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May 5
How to Adopt A Rescue Dog: Elisa Painten has adopted and fostered dozens of dogs and holds a Master’s Degree in Canine Studies from Bergin University. Registration Required (held at Nock Middle School, NBPT)
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May 5
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May 5
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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May 6
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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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May 7
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May 7
Color Theory with Jessica Murr: Students will work with the three primary colors plus white in acrylic paint to understand and learn about color theory.
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May 7
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May 7
Spanish Conversation Group, all levels welcome, free and open to all
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May 7
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May 7
VIRTUAL -- Gardens Depicted in Artwork -- a lecture on "Framing Nature: Gardens and Imagination", (currently on view at the MFA in Boston), free and open to all!
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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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May 8
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May 8
Movie Matinee: TBD, free and open to all
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May 9
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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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May 9
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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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May 9
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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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May 9
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May 9
Mourning Altars with Johanna Topitizer Finnegan: For ages 16 and up.
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Sat
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May 9
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May 9
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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May 9
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May 9
Theater by the River Part III -- An Evening of Hilarious Comedy and Compelling Drama By Award-Winning Regional Playwrights, in neighboring Amesbury
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May 9
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May 9
Spring Fundraiser: Our Fabulous Plant Sale!
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May 9
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May 9
Framing Class -- create your very own custom frame! In this hands-on, beginner-friendly workshop, you’ll learn the essential steps of frame making
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May 9
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May 9
VIRTUAL -- Ticks and Tick-Borne Threats -- a lecture by Dr. Stephen Rich, UMass Microbiology professor and director of the Laboratory of Medical Zoology, free and open to all!
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May 11
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May 11
Linocut Printmaking, a fun introduction to the printmaking process of linocut, free and open to all!
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May 12
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May 12
VIRTUAL -- "Marvelous Meatless Menus" -- come learn to prepare and think about food in a new way! with vegetarian and professional chef, Leslie Cerier. free and open to all
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May 12
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May 12
Back to the Earth: A Green Burial Workshop -- Learn about sustainable alternatives to conventional burial and cremation, ask questions, and join a thoughtful community conversation -- free and open to all
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May 12
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May 12
Wondering What To Do With an Ordinary Mother's Day Bouquet? Learn How to Design An Imaginative Display, taught by Kerrie Sesto of Glass Onion Flower Design
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May 13
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May 17
Things Get Ugly: “Sparkling with Noel Coward-style wit!”
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