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June 26, 2024

Chamber Events

Announcement: Due to the Fourth of July holiday, there will be no Coffee & Connections in July.

We will resume our virtual networking sessions on Thursday, August 1.

Ipswich Downtown Tuesdays Kicks Off on July 2



Enjoy live music and dancing on the riverwalk in downtown Ipswich every Tuesday in July and August. Free to the public and fun for the whole family!


July Line Up

2: Sweet Soul Sounds

9: Deep Blue

16: Orville Giddings Band

23: Dead to the Core

30: Jambalaya Horns


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Young Professionals Sunset Sail Aboard the Schooner Thomas E. Lannon

Thursday, July 18 | 6:15 - 8 PM

Gloucester House Pier

$10 for Chamber Members | $20 for Non-members


Calling all young professionals! Join the Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce's Next Gen Young Professionals committee aboard the Thomas E. Lannon for a sunset sail around picturesque Gloucester Harbor. Mingle with like-minded individuals, share ideas, and forge new connections in a unique and inspiring setting. Light refreshments will be served on board along with a cash bar. We look forward to welcoming you on deck! View Details & Register Now

SAVE THE DATES

Gloucester Main Street Block Party

Saturday, July 13 | 6 - 10 PM

Non-Profit Participant Application

Business Participation Form

Business After Hours Multi-Chamber Networking at Project Adventure

Wednesday, July 17 | 5 - 7 PM

2nd Annual Blackburn Brew Fest

Blackburn Brew Fest Tickets Now on Sale

Saturday, September 21 | 1 - 5 PM

$50 per Person | $10 Designated Driver Ticket

Experience one of the best views on Cape Ann with a cold beer in your hand this September. Located next to the beach on the historic Stage Fort Park in Gloucester, sample hundreds of beers, ciders, and meads brewed by over 30 Commonwealth breweries. Benefiting the Cape Ann Community Foundation, Buy Your Ticket Now

RIBBON CUTTING

"Woodman's On Wheels" Kick-Off Celebration

Wednesday, June 26 | 5 - 8 PM

Woodman's Salt Marsh Tent


Join Woodman's of Essex for their "Woodman's on Wheels" Food Truck Kick-Off celebration!


5:00 PM: Doors Open

5:30 PM: Program Begins

5:45 PM: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Steel Drum Entertainment • Cash Bar • Refreshments 


(Rain or Shine)

June Featured Advertiser

Member Events

Please Check the Full Community Calendar for All Member Event Listings

Please Note: It is that time of year when the calendar is getting very busy and the listing of events in this section can only extend out a week or so, We will try to get as many events listed as possible, depending on the number of events for the week.

Upcoming Division Meetings

Rockport: Monday July 22, 5:30pm @ Town Hall

On-Going Events

ROTARY EVENTS

Manchester Essex Rotary Red, White & Blue Breakfast

Saturday, June 29

7:30 - 11:30 AM



Rockport Rotary Annual Lobster Raffle

Drawing on Thursday, August 1

Raffle Tickets Available for Purchase at the Chamber Office

SAVE THE DATE

Gloucester Rotary Pancake Breakfast

Saturday, August 17

Stage Fort Park

More Details Coming Soon

Fourth of July Events

GLOUCESTER


Concert on the Boulevard

July 3 | 5 - 6 PM


Fishtown Horribles Parade July 3 | 6 - 7 PM


Gloucester Harbor Fireworks Cruise - Cape Ann Cruises

July 3 | 8 - 10 PM


Grand Fireworks Display over Gloucester Harbor

July 3 | 9:30 - 10:30 PM


Firebird Pops Orchestra at Hammond Castle

July 5 | 7:30 - 9:30 PM

ROCKPORT


Rockport Firemen's Parade

July 4 | 6 - 8 PM


Rockport Legion Band Concert

July 4 | 8 - 9 PM


Rockport Bonfire

July 4 | 9 -10 PM

MANCHESTER


Manchester-by-the-Sea Fireworks on Singing Beach

July 3 | 9 - 10 PM


Manchester-by-the-Sea Independence Day Parade

July 4 | 10 AM - 12 PM


IPSWICH


Ipswich 4th of July Field Day, Town Hall

July 4 | 10 - 11 AM

ESSEX


Chebacco Lake Boat Parade

July 4 | 10 AM

Beauport Cruiselines Dinner Cruises

St. Peter's Fiesta Cruise

Saturday, June 29 | 6 - 9 PM

Purchase Tickets

Prime Rib Dinner Cruise

Thursday, July 11 | 6 - 9 PM

Purchase Tickets

Hammond Castle Museum Pride Month Mini-Exhibits

Anything Goes: Cafe Society and Lady Mendl at Hammond Castle Museum: June 21 - June 27

Natalie Hays Hammond, Alla Nazimova, and Queer Women of the Stage and Screen: June 28 - July 4


Bubbles & Books Story Time: Wednesdays in July & August


Plein Air Sketch Class with Sue Wheeler of Arts Abound 

Tuesdays, July 9, August 13 & September 24

Saturdays, June 22, July 20 & August 10

Cynthia Curtis Summer Pottery Classes

June 24 - August 16


All levels of experience - beginners are always welcome!

Wheel throwing - Hand Building- Glazing

Private lessons - Independent Study Program - Retail Gallery

Sessions

Monday Mornings & Afternoons

Tuesday Evenings

Wednesday Mornings & Afternoons

Friday Mornings


Please call 978.546.6186 or email info@cynthiacurtispottery.com to register

Backyard Growcery

Every Wednesday through October 16 | 2:30 - 6:30 PM


Stop by Gloucester’s new weekly farmers market, the Backyard Growcery, managed by food equity non-profit organization Backyard Growers. The Backyard Growcery is located at Burnham’s Field, an urban park near Gloucester’s thriving waterfront, and features small-scale North Shore farmers, bakers, a seafood vendor, an artisanal pizza maker, and more, throughout the season. Learn More

Misselwood Events at Endicott College


Vino & Ninyasa

Wednesday, June 26 | 2:30 - 6:30 PM

Enjoy breathtaking views of the Atlantic while sipping on some delicious vino on a beautiful summer evening. We have partnered with The Salty Buddah in Salem to provide a restorative one-hour yoga class. One glass of wine and cheese and crackers are included in the ticket price. Additional wine will be available for purchase. Please provide your own yoga mat. 21+ only.


Reggae Night with Soul Rebel Project

Thursday, June 27 | 6 - 8:30 PM

Forget all your troubles and escape for an exciting evening of rhythmic reggae/rock music, performed by Boston's own Soul Rebel Project! Bring your friends, and let the soothing sounds and ocean breeze transport you! Delicious food will be available to purchase from these food trucks: Fat Belly BBQ and the Lobster Roller. Cash bar will be selling a selection of beer, wine, and signature cocktails.

Castle Hill Picnic Concerts

Thursday, June 27 | 6:30 - 8:30 PM

Gates Open at 5 PM


Summer is here and it's time for Castle Hill Picnic Concerts! Performing on June 27 is The Far Out, featuring feel-good pop funk music. Bring a picnic blanket or lawn chair and set up on the lawn. While here, explore the gardens, walk the 1/2-mile-long Grand Allee, try a landscape-themed eye spy, picnic, and dance on the grass. Learn More and See Upcoming Schedule | Buy Tickets

Gloucester Harbor Schooner Sail for LGBTQTeens

Friday, June 28 | 4:30 - 8 PM

Schooner Adventure


Schooner Adventure will offer a free, private sail in Gloucester Harbor for LGBTQ teenagers and their allies, ages 13-18, on Friday evening, June 28. The schooner sail is organized by the Cape Ann Pride Coalition and Younity and is free to participants thanks to a grant from Awesome Gloucester and other donations. (Permission slips required for ages 13- 17)

To Sign Up: email stephenh@capeannpride.org | Learn More

Pavilion Beach Community Clean-Up

Saturday, July 29 | 8:30 - 10:30 AM


Join Seaside Sustainability for a community coastal clean-up event at Pavilion Beach. If there is weather in the area, then the clean-up will occur on June 30th at the same time. Meet Up at Pavilion Beach in the parking lot. Register to Join In

Spoon Carving Workshop

Saturday, June 29

235 East Main Street Gloucester


Have fun making a creative wooden spoon from start to finish. Learn the basic understanding of all aspects in wooden spoon carving. Learn woodworking skills to take home and make many more for your collection. You will be able to take your spoon home and use it that night!

North Shore Arts, Art Haven & CAPA: Paint Out On The Rocks!

Saturday, June 29 | 10 AM - 3 PM

North Shore Arts Association


North Shore Arts Association is partnering with Cape Ann Plein Air & Cape Ann Art Haven! Participate in a FREE plein air painting event at Gloucester’s North Shore Arts Association, 11 Pirates Lane, Gloucester MA. 


Whether you're a seasoned plein air painter or just starting out, this is a fantastic opportunity to capture the stunning scenery of Cape Ann and paint with fellow artists. And the Kids Plein Air Event is an outstanding way to mingle the generations of artists in our area! Learn More & Register

Performing Arts Centers

Windhover Center for the Performing Arts


Joe Mulholland Quartet with Stan Strickland: June 30 @ 4 PM

Joe Mulholland Sextet: July 5 @ 7 PM

United Flamenco Arts Society: July 6 & July 7

Gloucester Stage Company Events


Wipe Out

July 5 - 28


Gloucester Lobster Crate Race  Friday, July 20


Wish You Were Here

August 9 - 25

The Cut Events


Dueling Pianos: June 26 @ 7 PM

Bikini Whale with Tsunami of Sound: June 27 @ 7 PM

The Last DJ EDM Dance Party with DJ Dougy Bread: June 28 @ 9:30 PM

Roomful of Blues: June 30 @ 6 PM

Wednesday Vibes with The Rusty Scott Organ Group: July 3 @ 7:30 PM

Mark Sandman Memorial Concert: Gone 25 Years But Not Forgotten: July 5 @ 7:30 PM

Heavy Metal Horns: July 6 @ 7 PM

Rockport Music: Shalin Liu Performance Center


Bridget Kibbey & Viano Quartet: July 27 @ 7:30 PM

Steven Isserlis & Connie Shih: June 28 @ 7:30 PM

Mahan Esfahani & Viano Quartet: June 29 @ 5 PM

Mozart & Faure: June 30 @ 5 PM

A Far Cry: July 5 @ 7:30 PM

The King's Singers: July 6 @ 7:30 PM

Cabaret: Chopin to Gershwin: July 6 @ 9:45 PM

Festival Closing Chamber Concert: July 7 @ 5 PM

Lanes Coven Theater Co


A Midsummer's Night Dream

July 12th (fundraiser open to public, tickets $150)

July 13th - July 28th *note, no show on Thursday July 25th

North Shore Music Theater


Frozen: July 9 - 28

Beauty & the Beast, Jr.: July 26 (10 AM, 1 PM, 4 PM)

Tootsie: August 13 - 25


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