Name: Afterschool Chess Club
Start: 2026-06-04T15:30:00-04:00
Location: Abbot Public Library

Abbot Public Library

Students ages 7-11 are invited to practice their chess against each other in a calm and studious environment.Online registration is required - please register at <a href="https://abbotlibrary.org/events" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">abbotlibrary.org/events</a>.

Local Event: Afterschool Chess Club

Essex County

Scott Souza

Boston Metropolitan Area

Marblehead

Massachusetts

Afterschool Chess Club

Students ages 7-11 are invited to practice their chess against each other in a calm and studious environment.Online...

Students ages 7-11 are invited to practice their chess against each other in a calm and studious environment.

Students ages 7-11 are invited to practice their chess against each other in a calm and studious environment.

Children of any age and their caregivers can visit the Killam Children’s Room on Thursdays between 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. to make a seasonal craft to take home. Working freely with seasonal themed crafts enhances pre-literacy in children with practice in sequencing steps, hand-eye coordination, etc. No registration is required.

Local Event: Afternoon Crafts for Kids

Afternoon Crafts for Kids

Children of any age and their caregivers can visit the Killam Children’s Room on Thursdays between 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. to...

Various Locations

Join us for a multi-day celebration of LGBTQIA+ community and culture featuring a flag raising, kick-off party, fundraisers, and various live performances. Highlights include a pride bowl for families, a sunset rooftop session, and a special concert with singer-songwriter Jessye DeSilva.

Local Event: 2026 Cape Ann Pride Events

Gloucester

2026 Cape Ann Pride Events

Join us for a multi-day celebration of LGBTQIA+ community and culture featuring a flag raising, kick-off party, fundraisers,...

Stop in to Abbot Public Library on Friday mornings to relax with a cup of coffee or tea. From 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., chat with a member of the Board of Trustees and discuss the future of the library. Or, find your next great read, chat with your neighbors, work on one of our community puzzles or just enjoy a quiet morning. Locally brewed Atomic Coffee from Marblehead’s Blue Canoe Cafe will be provided, as well as coffee fixings and a selection of tea. Bringing your own mug is encouraged! No registration, no cost - simply stop on by.
This program is sponsored by the Friends of Abbot Public Library.

Local Event: Coffee at the Library

Coffee at the Library

Stop in to Abbot Public Library on Friday mornings to relax with a cup of coffee or tea. From 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., chat...

Super Shells, for ages 3-8, is an interactive workshop to get hands-on with shells as children squash, roll and design their own mollusks and patterns with clay. Be sure to dress for a mess!&nbsp;

This program is limited to 10 students ages 3-8, and online registration is required. Please register at <a href="https://tinyurl.com/SSCW-shells" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">tinyurl.com/SSCW-shells</a>.

This program is funded in part by a grant from the Marblehead Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

Local Event: Super Shells Workshop with Salem Sound Coastwatch 

Super Shells Workshop with Salem Sound Coastwatch 

Super Shells, for ages 3-8, is an interactive workshop to get hands-on with shells as children squash, roll and design their...

Larcom Theatre

The Voice Club Showcase: Experience an inspiring evening of music as professional singer and master voice coach Bethany Vahn presents our Spring Singers Showcase. Featuring everyday performers—from young adults to retirees—this uplifting event celebrates the joy of singing with performances spanning Broadway favorites, country classics, jazz standards, and more.
​Over the past year, members of The Voice Club have come together each week to grow in confidence, strengthen their technique, and discover the unique magic in their own voices under Bethany’s expert guidance. Now, they are ready to take the stage and share their hard work, passion, and talent with you.


Come support local theatre and enjoy an evening filled with heart, community, and unforgettable music.
​Duration: Approximately one hour and 45 minutes

Local Event: The Voice Club Showcase

Beverly

The Voice Club Showcase

The Voice Club Showcase: Experience an inspiring evening of music as professional singer and master voice coach Bethany Vahn...

Jeremiah Lee Mansion Gardens Washington Street, Marblehead, MA, USA

Saturday, May 30th 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Jeremiah Lee Mansion Gardens
WALK-INS WELCOME. PRE-REGISTRATION NOT REQUIRED. Learn more <a href="https://marbleheadmuseum.org/craftfair/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">marbleheadmuseum.org/craftfair/</a>
Members: $10 per Person / $25 max per Family Non-Members: $15 per Person / $40 max per Family Ages 3 &amp; Under: FREE
Step back into the sights, sounds, and even the smells of colonial New England at the 3rd Annual Colonial Craft Fair, hosted by Marblehead Museum in the beautiful gardens of the Jeremiah Lee Mansion. This lively outdoor event brings history to life as skilled artisans and historic interpreters demonstrate the trades and traditions that shaped Marblehead and the wider region. Stroll the grounds, meet members of Glover’s Marblehead Regiment, and see 18th-century recipes come to life with a culinary historian—offering a vivid glimpse into everyday life in early New England.
Throughout the day, visitors can watch a remarkable range of traditional crafts in action. Meet a mantuamaker demonstrating the art of 18th-century dressmaking, a cabinetmaker shaping fine furniture by hand, and a leatherworker practicing techniques once essential to daily life and maritime communities. Learn how candles were made with a traditional chandler, explore the tools and skills of a master gunsmith, and see a master tinsmith at work. Discover how rope was formed for shipboard use, how flax was processed into fiber, and how basketry and tape-loom weaving supported households and trade alike. You can also observe the delicate process of copperplate engraving and printing—an essential craft in the world of early books and images.
It’s a day of hands-on history, learning, and discovery for visitors of all ages—an opportunity to experience the ingenuity, resourcefulness, and artistry that built early New England, and to meet the dedicated craftspeople who keep these remarkable traditions alive today.
Photo Credit: Katie Ring Photography

Local Event: Colonial Craft Fair

Colonial Craft Fair

Saturday, May 30th 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Jeremiah Lee Mansion Gardens
WALK-INS WELCOME. PRE-REGISTRATION NOT REQUIRED. Learn...

Salem

Swampscott

Peabody

Danvers

Hamilton-Wenham

Lynnfield

Middlesex County

Chris Rhatigan 

Wakefield

Benjamin Pierce

Melrose

Malden

The Cut - Stage • Studio • Restaurant • Bar

Blast off into Pride month with the Illustrious Blacks, NYC's&nbsp;Afro-Electro-Disco-Space-Punks here to deliver you into intergalactic ecstasy! The duo the New York Times called "Bed-Stuy’s favorite creative couple” grace the clubs of Ibiza, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, Europe, UK, and Canada with their blend of DJing, performance art, and live music tracks .... and now they return after their jaw-dropping Gloucester debut last year for the Cape Ann Pride Weekend. Hostess extraordinaire Dr. Viola Voila will tantalize with her captivating performances and keep the party vibes flowing. DJ opener Salomon delivers deep, danceable tracks to get the party started.&nbsp;
Dr. Viola Voilà (she/her in drag) or Dr. Kasey Calebaugh (he/him out of drag) enjoys a wide range of musical endeavors as a violist, Suzuki music educator, and drag entertainer. They completed a Doctorate of Music Arts degree in Viola Performance from the Hartt School, graduating with the Regents’ Honor Award - the most prestigious award that the University of Hartford bestows on graduate students. They regularly film drag story hours and interview local residents at Ipswich Community Access Media, perform with the Cape Ann Symphony and Nonconformist Orchestra (the first and only transgender/non-binary, LGBTQ+ and minority inclusive professional orchestra), and serve on the Ipswich Cultural Council Board. As an active LGBTQ+ professional, they have been invited to speak at numerous high schools, perform for Hamilton-Wenham HRC Pride Picnic, World Pride DC 2025, &amp; actively produce content with the Trustees.

Local Event: PRIDE BLAST OFF with The Illustrious Blacks, presented by Cape Ann Pride & Magma

PRIDE BLAST OFF with The Illustrious Blacks,...

Blast off into Pride month with the Illustrious Blacks, NYC's Afro-Electro-Disco-Space-Punks here to deliver you into...

PRIDE BLAST OFF with The Illustrious Blacks, presented by Cape Ann Pride & Magma

Join us for an exhilarating celebration honoring the timeless legacy of Elvis Presley, featuring the incredible Robert Black—an Award-Winning Tribute Artist renowned for his captivating performances across the nation.
Embark on a journey through the Best of Elvis, where iconic hits from "Can't Help Falling in Love" to "Jailhouse Rock," "Hound Dog," "Love Me Tender," and more chart-topping classics will transport you to an unforgettable era. 
Robert Black's remarkable emulation and magnetic stage presence, coupled with his exceptional vocal prowess, breathe life back into the essence of Elvis. Brace yourself for an evening brimming with nostalgia-inducing melodies and the undeniable spirit of the King! Don't miss out on this remarkable tribute to the King of Rock 'n' Roll.<a href="https://www.thelarcom.org/elvistribute" style="font-family: var(--rx-font-text);" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a>

Local Event: Tribute to Elvis: The Legend Lives On 

Tribute to Elvis: The Legend Lives On 

Join us for an exhilarating celebration honoring the timeless legacy of Elvis Presley, featuring the incredible Robert Black—an...

Beverly Public Library

<a href="https://www.meditationinboston.org/beverly-classes" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.meditationinboston.org/beverly-classes</a>
Meditations in Beverly Monthly from 7:00 to 8:00pm with Tim Hogarty
Wednesday, June 3: Cultivating a Heart of Compassion
We all have a wish to be happy and avoid suffering. Throughout our lives, we travel many different paths driven by this desire: career, relationships, home, vacations, etc. But ultimately, these external paths do not yield the results we seek.
During these introductory Dharma talks and meditation sessions, we will discuss the internal paths that can lead to discovering real happiness and a more meaningful life.
Join longtime Kadampa Buddhist practitioner, Tim Hogarty, to:
<ul><li>Learn a Buddhist approach to finding authentic happiness</li><li>Practice simple meditations to support this approach</li></ul>
Location: Beverly Public Library (Sohier Room), 32 Essex Street in Beverly, MA
Cost: Free!
Registration: Register in advance on our website <a href="https://www.meditationinboston.org/beverly-classes" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.meditationinboston.org/beverly-classes</a> or just show up for class.
Teacher: Tim Hogarty is a long-time student and practitioner of the New Kadampa Tradition of Buddhism. He provides practical advice on how to integrate a spiritual path into “everyday” life. Tim is currently in the Teacher Training Program at KMC Boston. Tim frequently makes the commute to KMC Boston to help with special events particularly with the sound desk and to fill in as a guest teacher. Tim lives locally on the North Shore, and is an avid gardener and cook. Enjoys walks with his dog, Boo.

Local Event: Meditations in Beverly: Cultivating a Heart of Compassion

Meditations in Beverly: Cultivating a Heart of...

https://www.meditationinboston.org/beverly-classes
Meditations in Beverly Monthly from 7:00 to 8:00pm with Tim...

Meditations in Beverly: Cultivating a Heart of Compassion

Beverly Sewing and Vacuum

Authorized Brother Sewing Machine dealer.  Brother CX7000S sewing machine $279.99.  Basic sewing machine repair &amp; tuneup $139.  Computerized $199.   Authorized Janome, Necchi, Singer, Pfaff &amp; Viking Husqvarna dealer &amp; repair. PQ1600S is a high-speed straight stitching machine only $949.

Authorized Brother Sewing Machine dealer.  Brother CX7000S sewing machine $279.99. Basic sewing machine repair & tuneup $139.  Computerized $199.  ...

15% off all orders over $50 and Free Shipping!

KatsFlawlessSkin

Newly recognized top seller and I would like to share my products

Lifesaving Nonprofit Critical Care Transport by Air & Ground

Boston MedFlight

Boston MedFlight is a nonprofit organization providing the highest level of critical care transport by air and ground to patients in need—regardless of their circumstances. For more than 40 years, since our founding in 1985, we have set the standard for clinical excellence, safety, and compassion in the air medical industry. Our tagline, “Your Life. Our Mission.”, captures the purpose that drives everything we do. Whether responding to an emergency scene or transferring a critically ill patient between hospitals, our team delivers seamless, patient-centered care during some of the most challenging moments in a person’s life. As a nonprofit, we are guided by one unwavering principle: every patient deserves access to lifesaving care, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. Each year, Boston MedFlight provides more than $7 million in free and unreimbursed care, ensuring no patient is ever turned away. Our clinical teams are among the most highly trained and experienced in the world, caring for patients of all ages—from premature infants to older adults—across a wide range of conditions. These include adult and pediatric trauma, complex medical emergencies, cardiac and stroke events, high-risk obstetric and neonatal care, and specialized interfacility transfers. We achieve this excellence through rigorous training and preparedness. Every clinician completes an intensive onboarding and education program that includes hospital ICU and emergency department rotations, pediatric and neonatal critical care experience, high-fidelity simulation training, advanced procedural labs, and comprehensive classroom instruction in transport medicine. Our work is supported by a state-of-the-art fleet of Airbus H145 helicopters and Freightliner mobile ICU ground vehicles, each equipped with advanced technology comparable to leading hospital ICUs.

Boston MedFlight is a nonprofit organization providing the highest level of critical care transport by air and ground to patients in need...

Nearby Communities

State Edition

National Edition

Marblehead|Local Event

Afterschool Chess Club

Event Details

More Upcoming Events

Afterschool Chess Club

MAY

28

3:30 PM

Abbot Public Library, 235 Pleasant St, Marblehead, MA

Afternoon Crafts for Kids

MAY

28

3:30 PM

Abbot Public Library, 235 Pleasant St, Marblehead, MA

2026 Cape Ann Pride Events

MAY

28

4:00 PM

Gloucester, MA

Coffee at the Library

MAY

29

9:30 AM

Abbot Public Library, 235 Pleasant St, Marblehead, MA

Super Shells Workshop with Salem Sound Coastwatch

MAY

29

2:45 PM

Abbot Public Library, 235 Pleasant St, Marblehead, MA

The Voice Club Showcase

MAY

29

8:00 PM

Larcom Theatre, 13 Wallis St, Beverly, MA

Colonial Craft Fair

MAY

30

10:00 AM

Marblehead, MA