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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!

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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Big Kids Story Time with Miss Allison (Mondays, Jan. 5, 12 & 26). Free and open to all kids ages 3-6

Big Kids Story Time with Miss Allison (Mondays, Jan. 5, 12 & 26). Free and open to all kids ages 3-6

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Michael’s Harborside Hosts Free Music Bingo: Every Monday in January from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m

Michael’s Harborside Hosts Free Music Bingo: Every Monday in January from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m

Share the love this Valentine's Day! Stop by the library any time between January 5th through February 5th to make Valentine's Day cards for seniors. Free and open to all

Tuesday Toddlers with Miss Sienna (Jan. 6, 13 & 27) -- free and open for ages 1-2

Tuesday Babies with Miss Sienna (Jan. 6, 13 & 27) -- free and open for all babies under age one or not yet walking

Wednesday Toddlers with Miss Isa -- free and open for ages 1-2

Wednesday All Ages Story Time with Miss Isa -- free and open for all kids ages 0-6

Michael’s Harborside in Newburyport Hosts FREE Trivia Nights: Test your pop culture knowledge with Trivia every Wednesday night. Get your team signed up at 6pm and start playing at 6:30pm.

Thursday Toddlers with Miss Allison -- free and open for ages 1-2

Thursday All Ages Story Time with Miss Allison -- free and open for all kids ages 0-6

Friday Babies with Miss Anna -- free and open for all babies under age one or not yet walking

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10th Annual Outdoor Sculpture Garden Exhibition: Nine artists are exhibiting their sculptures as part of the Tenth Annual Outdoor Sculpture Garden Exhibition - Opening reception & awards presentation on May 17th

10th Annual Outdoor Sculpture Garden Exhibition: Nine artists are exhibiting their sculptures as part of the Tenth Annual Outdoor Sculpture Garden Exhibition - Opening reception & awards presentation on May 17th

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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)

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)

Perkins Art & Research Center at Museum of Old Newbury: Open Thursdays and Saturdays in January

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Film -- Song Sung Blue

VIRTUAL: Author Elyse Graham discusses her new book, "Book And Dagger: How Librarians Became the Unlikely Spies of World War II", free and open to all

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24th Annual New Works Festival – Full Length: SAIRA’S KNIFE by John Minigan, Directed by Marc Clopton (NOTE: at the Actor's Studio in Salisbury)

24th Annual New Works Festival – Full Length: SAIRA’S KNIFE by John Minigan, Directed by Marc Clopton (NOTE: at the Actor's Studio in Salisbury)

Spanish Conversation Group, all levels welcome, free and open to all

Movie Matinee: Code 3, free and open to all

24th Annual New Works Festival – One Act Plays: VACATION by Nathan Johnson, directed by Tim Diering -- SEMINAR by Jeanne Beckwith, directed by Donna Story (NOTE: at The Actor's Studio in Salisisbury)

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"Play Me a Melody" -- join in for a fun piano bar sing along, in neighboring Amesbury!

"Play Me a Melody" -- join in for a fun piano bar sing along, in neighboring Amesbury!

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Community-Wide Talent Show: Everyone's welcome to sign up and display their talents!

Craft Buffet, free and open to kids of all ages and abilities

New Works Festival – Shorts: Eight New Shorts that highlight connection, laughter, and loss.

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Parker River Behind the Scenes Bus Tour: Learn about history, ecology, and restoration work. Bus is fully accessible. Registration Required.

Parker River Behind the Scenes Bus Tour: Learn about history, ecology, and restoration work. Bus is fully accessible. Registration Required.

International Holocaust Remembrance Day

Film -- You've Got Gold

Craft Cinema: "Mama Mia" -- the lights will be on halfway so you can see your work as you craft & enjoy a great movie! Presented in collaboration with Newburyport Youth Services

VIRTUAL -- "Creating a Modern Homestead: Traditional Skills for Real, Everyday Life" with modern day homesteader, blogger, and author Victoria Pruett -- free and open to all

Maker Monday: Moon & Stars Wreaths, free and open to all

VIRTUAL -- Just the Facts Drop-in Non-Fiction Book Group -- "The Small and the Mighty: Twelve Unsung Americans Who Changed the Course of History" by Sharon McMahon, free and open to all

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The Watch Club -- BOMBSHELL -- live Q&A with director Ben Loeterman (film now streaming on PBS's American Experience)

The Watch Club -- BOMBSHELL -- live Q&A with director Ben Loeterman (film now streaming on PBS's American Experience)

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Community-Wide Book Read & Climate Action Initiative -- "The Future We Choose: A Stubborn Optimist’s Guide to Climate Change", at the Senior Center

Community-Wide Book Read & Climate Action Initiative -- "The Future We Choose: A Stubborn Optimist’s Guide to Climate Change", at the Senior Center

Movie Matinee: Misericordia, free and open to all

Two award winning NY Comedians skewer all things in the workplace! Bring your work friends!

Alisa Amador: Praised by NPR’s Bob Boilen as a “powerful voice whose tender performance commands attention and fosters connection,” Alisa Amador made history in 2022 with the first-ever Spanish language song to win the prestigious Tiny Desk Contest.

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Poetry Workshop: Taught by beloved teacher and friend of the festival Deborah Szabo, assisted by her Newburyport High School Poetry Soup students

Poetry Workshop: Taught by beloved teacher and friend of the festival Deborah Szabo, assisted by her Newburyport High School Poetry Soup students

Community Gallery Exhibition: In honor of Black History Month, join us for a special unveiling of African tapa cloths and a flag that flew on the Castillian, a known Underground Railroad ship.

The 2026 Jean C. Wilson Music Series kicks off with a performance by PALAVER STRINGS, a Grammy-nominated, musician-led string ensemble and nonprofit organization

Best-Selling Author Hank Phillippi Ryan will take the stage to discuss her newest psychological thriller, "All This Could Be Yours ", at the Firehouse Center for the Arts!

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Japanese Bookbinding: Karen Dardinski leads this bookmaking workshop using the traditional Japanese “stab binding” technique. Registration Required - (Nock Middle School)

Japanese Bookbinding: Karen Dardinski leads this bookmaking workshop using the traditional Japanese “stab binding” technique. Registration Required - (Nock Middle School)

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Galentine's Party 2026: "Scents & the City" -- create your own signature perfume at our scent bar and enjoy a meal from a custom menu at Porta Vida Mexican Cantina!

Galentine's Party 2026: "Scents & the City" -- create your own signature perfume at our scent bar and enjoy a meal from a custom menu at Porta Vida Mexican Cantina!

Preparing with Purpose: An End-of-Life Planning Workshop -- learn the basic steps of documenting your wishes and understanding your options. Free and open to all

VIRTUAL: Unsung Heroes of Civil Rights -- learn about women just as important in fueling the movement as legendary historical figures, yet unrecognized. Free and open to all

Cookies & Coloring: Card-Making Edition -- a collaboration with the Newburyport Sr. Community Ctr. to create Valentine's Day cards for seniors! free and open to kids of all ages!

Next Chapter Drop-in Book Group -- "Portrait of a Thief" by Grace D Li, free and open to all, at the Senior Community Center

Spanish Conversation Group, all levels welcome, free and open to all

Gavin Marengi Unplugged: Country music singer-songwriter Gavin Marengi burst onto the scene with his debut album, “Southbound,” at age 15. Come join us to hear some of Gavin's greatest hits and even some legendary covers, unplugged!

Movie Matinee: TBD, free and open to all

Hayley Reardon: North Shore native Hayley Reardon is a critically acclaimed folk-pop singer and songwriter, and a storyteller in the truest sense of the word.

Soulcollage®—An Embodied Mindfulness Practice: With Eliza Goodell, PhD. Clinical Psychologist. (Amesbury Friends Meeting House, 120 Friend Street, Amesbury)

Crafty Cinema: "Sleepless in Seattle" -- the lights will be on halfway so you can see your work as you craft & enjoy a great movie, at The Screening Room!

VIRTUAL -- "Cooking Demo: Mini Cheesecakes with Raspberry Sauce" -- learn how to make a sweet treat that's delicious as well as nutritious! free and open to all

Maker Monday: Beaded Forever Plants -- a beautiful way to enjoy the green of warmer months while winter still holds! Free and open to all

VIRTUAL -- "Joyful Asian-Inspired Dishes" -- Let the season inspire you to make new dishes perfect for snacks, lunch, or dinner! free and open to all

Copper Flower Soldering Art -- join award-winning artist Ryan Kelley for a two-hour copper soldering class to make a copper flower of your own creation!

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"The Bird and Tree: A Love Story" -- join Nate Olson to learn the fascinating story! This event will be FREE for all children and students to attend, & will have DIY natural birdfeeder activity

"The Bird and Tree: A Love Story" -- join Nate Olson to learn the fascinating story! This event will be FREE for all children and students to attend, & will have DIY natural birdfeeder activity

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

Irish Music at The Port Tavern with Eamon Coyne and Tony Giblin

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

Irish Music at The Port Tavern with Eamon Coyne and Tony Giblin

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

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)

Movie Matinee: TBD, free and open to all

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Andre Dubus III "In Conversation with Director/Novelist John Sayles", Jabberwocky Books, Newburyport, MA

Andre Dubus III "In Conversation with Director/Novelist John Sayles", Jabberwocky Books, Newburyport, MA

Junie B’s Essential Survival Guide to School: As she deals with writer’s block and constantly getting into trouble, Junie B. quickly realizes that she still has a lot to learn.

Fuente Grande -- an original play by John Tavano, featuring guitar, vocals and poetry, at The Actors Studio in neighboring Salisbury -- all proceeds to benefit the Newburyport Literary Festival and Literary Association

Hybrid -- Circulo de Lectores Drop-in Spanish Language Bookclub -- "Los Renglones Torcidos de Dios" por Torcuato Luca de Tena, free and open to all

Classics Book Group: "The Plague" by Albert Camus, free and open to all

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.

Spanish Conversation Group, all levels welcome, free and open to all

Movie Matinee: TBD, free and open to all

Firehouse Film Series: Tangled : Come dressed as your favorite characters and explore the magic of TANGLED. All tickets | Pay What You Can

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

VIRTUAL: Matrix Planting for Home Gardeners, naturalistic gardening in its purest form -- learn how to start! Free and open to all

Embroidery Evening -- all levels welcome!

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)

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

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

Middle Grade Book Club: "Ella Enchanted" by Gail Carson Levine, free and open to all middle graders ages 8-12

Movie Matinee: TBD, free and open to all

The 2026 Jean C. Wilson Music Series: KEVIN NEEL, organist -- a versatile performer who also collaborates as a pianist, conductor, and singer

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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