Wednesday, Aug. 8
Sunrise Pilates/Yoga, 7 to 8 a.m., Rockport Community House. Strength training and core conditioning to challenge all levels of flexibility. $8 per class. Call Olivia at 978-546-1309.
Wingmasters “The World of Owls,” 3 p.m., Rockport Public Library. Part of library’s Summer Reading Program party.
Thursday, Aug. 9
“Quilting Bee,” 1 to 3:30 p.m., Rockport Senior Center. Quilting, knitting, crocheting, sewing and crafting.
Summer artist demonstrations, 7 p.m., Rockport Art Association, 12 Main St. Nicholas Read presents Oil Still Life. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Free for members, $5 for nonmembers. www.rockportartassn.org.
Friends of the Library annual meeting, 7 p.m., Brenner Room, Rockport Public Library. Featured speaker is author and commentator Ron Della Chiesa. Free and open to the public. 978-546-6934.
Friday, Aug. 10
Schooner Adventure’s history sharing, 10 a.m., Rose Baker Senior Center. — Gillnetting on the Phyllis A
Saturday, August 11
Rockport Rotary LobsterFest, noon to 7 p.m., with Cape Ann Jazz Band at American Legion Hall and bandstand, Beach Street, opposite Back Beach. Benefits community projects and scholarship fund. Tickets are $25 and includes lobster, chowder, corn, watermelon and soft drinks. Call Angela Clark at
978-290-3184.
Sunday, Aug. 12
Annual Rockport Acoustic Music Festival, noon to 6 p.m., Back Beach Bandstand, at Legion Hall. Blues, folk, jazz, world, bluegrass and jams. Free. All welcome. www.RockportFestival.com.
Free Legion Band concert, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Back Beach Bandstand. Bring chairs or sit on the grass. Popcorn and cold drinks available. www.rockportlegionband.wordpress.com.
Tuesday, Aug. 14
Rockport Recreation Cardio Fusion adult workout, 9:15 to 10 a.m., Rockport Community House. Strength training, cardio, Pilates and flexibility. $6 per class. Call Olivia at 978-546-1309.
Pigeon Cove Circle Board of Directors and Chairpersons meet, 11 a.m.
Summer artist demonstrations, 7 p.m., Rockport Art Association, 12 Main St. Tom Sutherland presents Watercolor. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Free for members, $5 for nonmembers. www.rockportartassn.org.
Sandy Bay Historical Society, 7:30 p.m. Rockport Public Library, with Captain George Grimes sharing stories of his life at sea, and his book, Water Under the Keel: Memories of a Seagoing Life. Free and open to all.
Wednesday, Aug. 15
Meet the author, 7 p.m., Rockport Public Library. Elizabeth Percer discusses “An Uncommon Education.”
Schooner Adventure lecture, 7 p.m., with Iain Kerr. Ph.D., CEO, Ocean Alliance; “In the Company of Whales.” Rocky Neck Cultural Center
Thursday, Aug. 16
“Quilting Bee,” 1 to 3:30 p.m., Rockport Senior Center. Quilting, knitting, crocheting, sewing and crafting.
Summer artist demonstrations, 7 p.m., Rockport Art Association, 12 Main St. David Curtis presents Oil Landscape. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Free for members, $5 for nonmembers. www.rockportartassn.org.
Saturday, Aug. 18
Old Garden Beach Association covered-dish supper, 5 p.m., at the home of Bernie and Lorraine Horn, 33 Norwood Ave. In case of rain, meet at Community House. Last names ending in A-H bring a dessert; I-O bring an appetizer, vegetable dish or salad; and P-Z bring a main dish. BYOB and bring lawn chair. All friends, neighbors members and nonmembers welcome.
Sunday, Aug. 19
Free Legion Band concert, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Back Beach Bandstand. Bring chairs or sit on the grass. Popcorn and cold drinks available. www.rockportlegionband.wordpress.com.
Thursday, Aug. 23
“Quilting Bee,” 1 to 3:30 p.m., Rockport Senior Center. Quilting, knitting, crocheting, sewing and crafting.
Summer artist demonstrations, 7 p.m., Rockport Art Association, 12 Main St. Liné Tutwiler presents oil. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Free for members, $5 for nonmembers. www.rockportartassn.org.
Saturday, Aug. 25
Oasis Rockport charity photo day, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., to benefit those in need on Cape Ann, especially through the holiday season. Photo sessions are $20 and include online gallery. Email acook@oasisrockport.com or call 978-290-3184.
Sunday, Aug. 26
Andrews Point Association picnic, 5 50 7:30 p.m., 16 Pt. De Chene Ave., home of Bill and Ann Saurman (if rainy, Pigeon Cove Center) BYO picnic. Soft drinks provided. $5 per person, $10 per family. 978-546-1682 or 978-546-5208.
Free Legion Band concert, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Back Beach Bandstand. Bring chairs or sit on the grass. Popcorn and cold drinks available. www.rockportlegionband.wordpress.com.
Tuesday, Aug. 28
Summer artist demonstrations, 7 p.m., Rockport Art Association, 12 Main St. Pamela H. Giarratana presents Costumed Figure In Oil. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Free for members, $5 for nonmembers. www.rockportartassn.org.
Thursday, Aug. 30
“Quilting Bee,” 1 to 3:30 p.m., Rockport Senior Center. Quilting, knitting, crocheting, sewing and crafting.
Summer artist demonstrations, 7 p.m., Rockport Art Association, 12 Main St. Carolyn Jundzilo presents Still Lifes That Don’t Sit Still. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Free for members, $5 for nonmembers. www.rockportartassn.org.
Friday, Sept. 14
“Lend Me A Tenor” by Ken Ludwig, presented by Theater in the Pines, 7:30 p.m., Shalin Liu Performance Center. Tickets may be purchased at the door or at Toad Hall Bookstore in Rockport and The Bookstore in Gloucester, or by calling Rockport Music at 978-546-7391.
Saturday, Sept. 15
“Lend Me A Tenor” by Ken Ludwig, presented by Theater in the Pines, 2 and 7:30 p.m., Shalin Liu Performance Center. Tickets may be purchased at the door or at Toad Hall Bookstore in Rockport and The Bookstore in Gloucester, or by calling Rockport Music at 978-546-7391.
Sunday, Sept. 16
“Lend Me A Tenor” by Ken Ludwig, presented by Theater in the Pines, 2 p.m., Shalin Liu Performance Center. Tickets may be purchased at the door or at Toad Hall Bookstore in Rockport and The Bookstore in Gloucester, or by calling Rockport Music at 978-546-7391.
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