Gloucester Writers Center

<h1>Daniel Bouchard and Elizabeth Young</h1>
<ul><li>Thursday, June 11, 2026</li><li>7:00 PM 8:00 PM</li></ul>

Local Event: Poetry Reading

Essex County

Gloucester

Massachusetts

Poetry Reading

Daniel Bouchard and Elizabeth Young
Thursday, June 11, 20267:00 PM  8:00 PM

Join noted raconteur Phil Storey for this "fun filled" Phil Facts about Gloucester's deep literary past! Free! Donations asked
Phil Storey is a local local historian, noted raconteur, and master storyteller. He developed this engaging literary walking tour during Gloucester’s 400+ celebration and is excited to continue hosting it in partnership with the Gloucester Writers Center.
Gloucester has long been home to remarkable writers and literary voices. From early pioneers like Judith Sargent Murray and her groundbreaking feminist writings, to Nobel Prize-winning poet T.S. Eliot, who spent many summers of his boyhood in Gloucester, the city’s connection to literature runs deep. Gloucester’s landscape, harbor, and sea life have inspired generations of writers and poets.
The tour also explores the rich poetic dialogue between Charles Olson and Vincent Ferrini in the twentieth century, as well as the many visiting authors who came to Gloucester seeking inspiration. These include Rudyard Kipling, author of Captains Courageous; Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, whose poem The Wreck of the Hesperus was inspired by the region; and horror master H.P. Lovecraft, whose The Shadow Over Innsmouth echoes the atmosphere of Cape Ann’s fishing towns.
Join us for a funny, entertaining, and informative walk through Gloucester’s literary past.
Meet at 80 Main Street All Literary Walk dates begin at 10:00 AM
<ol><li>May 30</li><li>June 13</li><li>June 27</li><li>July 11</li><li>July 25</li><li>Aug 8</li><li>August 22</li><li>September 5</li><li>September 19 - Rails to Trails Event</li></ol>

Local Event: Literary Walk with Phil Storey

Literary Walk with Phil Storey

Join noted raconteur Phil Storey for this "fun filled" Phil Facts about Gloucester's deep literary past! Free! Donations...

<h1><a href="https://www.gloucesterwriters.org/events/poetry-reading" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Poetry Reading</a></h1>
<ul><li>Thursday, June 18, 2026</li><li>7:00 PM 8:30 PM</li></ul>
<h4>Join us for Poetry Readings by Gloria Monaghan and Jim Dunn</h4>

Poetry Reading
Thursday, June 18, 20267:00 PM  8:30 PM
Join us  for Poetry Readings by Gloria Monaghan and Jim Dunn

Brandy Brouillette

Essex

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Hamilton-Wenham

Beverly

Scott Souza

Marblehead

Salem

Danvers

Swampscott

Peabody

Lynnfield

Chris Rhatigan 

North Andover

Middlesex County

North Reading

The Cut - Stage • Studio • Restaurant • Bar

The 10 members of No Static have performed the music of Steely Dan since 2005. Thousands of Dan lovers young and old have experienced the excitement they bring to every performance. Appearing at first-tier venues across New England and beyond, this talented band has earned the admiration and affection of critics and fans alike.
Based in Boston, No Static is&nbsp;one of the top Steely Dan tribute bands in the country. These dedicated musicians specialize in expertly performing the music of Steely Dan, re-creating that amazing bluesy jazz-rock sound invented by Donald Fagen and Walter Becker. As Dan fans know, this is no small feat. The music is complex, spanning genres, requiring precise attention to musical detail, with subtle grooves, sophisticated vocal harmonies, iconic solos, and time and key changes popping up when least expected. Steely Dan is not an easy band to pay tribute to.
No Static has been nailing it for over 20 years now and their sold-out shows tell the tale. With passion and warmth they cover the breadth of Steely Dan’s great catalog, attracting some of Boston’s finest musicians, and working with guest performers including Steely Dan band members Walt Weiskopf (saxophonist) and Jon Herington (Music Director/guitarist).

Local Event: No Static Plays Steely Dan

No Static Plays Steely Dan

The 10 members of No Static have performed the music of Steely Dan since 2005. Thousands of Dan lovers young and old have...

Dueling Pianos is back. Bring your friends and have a ball. Dueling Pianos is a massive "to the top of your lungs" sing along with all your friends! Two grand pianos are center-stage with a team of outrageously talented pianists that seem to know every song ever written.
Each show is different because it's all request. And you or your friends might get called up onstage for a bit of good humored fun and some unforgettable you-tube moments. These shows are request oriented, interactive sing-a-longs wherein two piano players sit across from each other and trade songs. The dueling piano audience is used for the dueling aspect of the show. Audience members are pitted one-side-against-the-other. Examples of rivalries include country vs. rock, men against women, etc.
Dueling piano shows often take unexpected turns, like involving wait staff members, changing song lyrics or roasting popular audience members. There aren't many boundaries. It's one big sing-along party, swaying to the music and bellowing-out familiar lyrics. You're not just being entertained by the piano players - you are part of the show!
"Think YOU won't sing along? Just TRY not too.... I dare ya!"

Local Event: Dueling Pianos

Dueling Pianos

Dueling Pianos is back. Bring your friends and have a ball. Dueling Pianos is a massive "to the top of your lungs" sing along...

West Gloucester Trinitarian

Celebrate Pride Month with an evening of live music, community, and queer-affirming joy.
West Gloucester Trinitarian Congregational Church is hosting Bobby Jo Valentine on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 5:00 PM for a special Pride Month concert in Gloucester.
Bobby Jo Valentine brings heart-opening, award-winning folk/pop music filled with thoughtful lyrics, humor, compassion, and hope. His songs speak to belonging, courage, love, healing, and the work of becoming more fully human together. This is music for people who care about justice, tenderness, chosen family, spiritual depth, and the kind of community where everyone gets to show up as themselves.
This concert is part of WGTCC’s commitment to being a welcoming, inclusive, Open and Affirming congregation, and to creating spaces where LGBTQIA+ people, families, friends, neighbors, and allies are not just tolerated, but celebrated.
A Strawberry Shortcake Social will follow the concert, with dessert, lemonade, iced tea, and coffee. Suggested donation for the social is $10.
Event Details
Bobby Jo Valentine Concert Saturday, June 6, 2026 5:00 PM West Gloucester Trinitarian Congregational Church 488 Essex Ave, Gloucester, MA 01930 Phone: (978) 283-2817
Tickets: $25
Come for the music. Stay for the community. Bring someone who could use an evening of beauty, hope, and unapologetic welcome.

Local Event: Bobby Jo Valentine Folk/Pop

Bobby Jo Valentine Folk/Pop

Celebrate Pride Month with an evening of live music, community, and queer-affirming joy.
West Gloucester Trinitarian...

Larcom Theatre

The Police Academy tribute band is one of the few younger acts in the tribute scene, bringing the energy, style, and sound of Sting and The Police at the height of their career. With authentic wardrobe, strong musicianship, and undeniable enthusiasm, they capture everything from the raw, stripped-down punk edge of The Police’s early records to the polished, synth-driven pop of their later hits.
Bandmates Joshua Jones, Jon McCracken, and Christian Hernandez share the same rock and jazz influence that shaped Sting, Stewart Copeland, and Andy Summers, giving their performance a standout authenticity. With experience in acclaimed tribute acts including Jumping Jack Flash, Wild Child, and The Fab Four, they bring world-class talent, humor, and showmanship to every show.
From favorites like “Message in a Bottle” and “Every Breath You Take” to deeper cuts like “Murder by Numbers” and “When the World is Running Down,” The Police Academy Tribute delivers an exciting, authentic tribute to one of the most iconic bands of the 1980s.

Local Event: The Police Academy Tribute –Sting & The Police Tribute

The Police Academy Tribute –Sting & The Police...

The Police Academy tribute band is one of the few younger acts in the tribute scene, bringing the energy, style, and sound of...

The Police Academy Tribute –Sting & The Police Tribute

In honor of the&nbsp;50th anniversary&nbsp;of the release of&nbsp;The Song Remains the Same, internationally acclaimed&nbsp;Lez Zeppelin&nbsp;-- the all-female quartet known for delivering the most powerful and authentic Led Zeppelin experience and the only band personally endorsed by Jimmy Page, himself, announces a special concert series celebrating the iconic 1976 film and its legendary soundtrack.
Accompanied by a multimedia presentation inspired by the original movie,&nbsp;Lez Zeppelin&nbsp;will perform the soundtrack from&nbsp;The Song Remains the Same&nbsp;in its entirety. Harnessing the energy, virtuosity, and grandeur of Led Zeppelin’s storied 1973 performances at Madison Square Garden, this tribute is more than a concert -- it’s a resurrection of rock history, reimagined and re-ignited for a new generation.
Lez Zeppelin-All Girls. All Zeppelin.
Lez Zeppelin is a phenomenon. Since their formation in 2004, the group has stunned audiences all over the world with the musicianship, passion and gender-bending audacity they bring to the music of Led Zeppelin. Unlike&nbsp;&nbsp;the typical “tribute band”&nbsp;Lez&nbsp;Zeppelin does not seek to imitate. Rather, they are a&nbsp;she-incarnation&nbsp;of the original. With swagger, intensity and virtuosity, these four women cover the entire canon, performing hits, deep tracks, epic compositions and acoustic numbers with utmost authenticity, as if they’d written the music themselves. Jimmy Page described it best after attending a Lez Zeppelin show in London:&nbsp;“They played the Led Zeppelin music with an extraordinary sensuality and an energy and passion that highlighted their superb musicianship.”

Local Event: Lez Zeppelin: The Song Remains The Same - 50th Anniversary Celebration

Lez Zeppelin: The Song Remains The Same - 50th...

In honor of the 50th anniversary of the release of The Song Remains the Same, internationally acclaimed Lez Zeppelin -- the...

Lez Zeppelin: The Song Remains The Same - 50th Anniversary Celebration

Stage Fort Park

This summer, we are doing it again. Bigger and better!Join us for the Cape Ann Jewish Cultural Festival on Sunday, June 14, from 1:00–3:00 PM at Stage Fort Park in Gloucester, organized by the Chabad Jewish Center of Cape Ann and open to the entire community.Enjoy an afternoon featuring live Jewish music, family entertainment, inflatables, games, crafts, vendors, and delicious kosher food.Admission, music, and children’s activities are free, with food available for purchase. Set against the beautiful backdrop of Cape Ann, the festival is a celebration of Jewish culture and a wonderful opportunity for the entire community to come together for an afternoon of music, culture, and fun for all ages.**Free and open to the public!!** **Rain or Shine**Get your free ticket at <a href="https://www.capeannjewishfestival.com/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExU3hGQ0NBbkRER1dobU9jeHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4dpR8L8nEVJbjMT3GuOaUml-rTAwzoqqk9TJHBP90A28NYc1Afugxw09JMrQ_aem_aIEd71j_9P5otnyx-Fh4BA" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.capeannjewishfestival.com</a><a href="https://www.capeannjewishfestival.com/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExU3hGQ0NBbkRER1dobU9jeHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4dpR8L8nEVJbjMT3GuOaUml-rTAwzoqqk9TJHBP90A28NYc1Afugxw09JMrQ_aem_aIEd71j_9P5otnyx-Fh4BA" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a>Sponsorship opportunities available!Calling all vendors! Showcase your products or services, connect with the community, and be part of the Cape Ann Jewish Cultural Festival!

Local Event: Cape Ann Jewish Cultural Festival

Cape Ann Jewish Cultural Festival

This summer, we are doing it again. Bigger and better!Join us for the Cape Ann Jewish Cultural Festival on Sunday, June 14,...

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Poetry Reading

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11

9:00 AM

Gloucester Writers Center, 126 E Main St, Gloucester, MA

Literary Walk with Phil Storey

JUN

13

10:00 AM

80 Main St, Gloucester, MA

Poetry Reading

JUN

18

9:00 AM

Gloucester Writers Center, 126 E Main St, Gloucester, MA

No Static Plays Steely Dan

Dueling Pianos

Bobby Jo Valentine Folk/Pop

The Police Academy Tribute –Sting & The Police Tribute

Lez Zeppelin: The Song Remains The Same - 50th Anniversary Celebration

Cape Ann Jewish Cultural Festival