Monday, Aug. 27
Pathways for Children “Parent & Child Walk & Talk,” 10 to 11:30 a.m., Cape Ann Families, 29 Emerson Ave. Parents and children, birth to age 5, meet new families, enjoy fresh air, exercise, healthy snacks, learn about more activities. 978-281-2400, ext. 110. Email alarsen@pw4c.org.
Wednesday, Aug. 29
CATA student bus passes for sale, 1 to 4 p.m., Gloucester High School atrium. Pass Plus, Semester Pass and Annual Pass for sale. Semester and Annual Pass are photo IDs (students must be present at time of purchase). Annual Photo Pass is $200; Semester Photo Pass is $100; Pass Plus is $25. 978-283-7916.
Ward 2 meeting, 6 p.m., to discuss foot path between Gloucester Crossing and Perkins Street neighborhood. Meet at the foot path; weather permitting. Rain location TBD.
Free concert of Italian arias and duets, 7 p.m., Shalin Liu Performance Center, in commemoration of Verdi’s upcoming bicentennial. Doors open at 6:05 p.m. Seating is first-come, first-served. Free concert, no tickets required. www.rcmf.org.
Thursday, Aug. 30
Osteo exercise class, 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. Addison Gilbert Hospital, second-floor conference room; weights and balances, seniors in chair; for those diagnosed with osteo. Sponsored by YMCA.
CATA student bus passes for sale, 1 to 4 p.m., Gloucester High School atrium. Pass Plus, Semester Pass and Annual Pass for sale. Semester and Annual Pass are photo IDs (students must be present at time of purchase). Annual Photo Pass is $200; Semester Photo Pass is $100; Pass Plus is $25. 978-283-7916.
Cape Ann Farmers Market, 3 to 6:30 p.m., Stage Fort Park. Fresh, local farm produce, Cape Ann culinaries, take home/picnic meals, crafts, clothing, art, music and more. www.capeannfarmersmarket.org.
Harbor Loop free sunset concert, 6 to 9 p.m., Fitz Hugh Lane Park, off Rogers Street. Bring blankets and pack a picnic.
Tragabigzanda Political Theater Festival, 7 p.m., at The Annie, 1 Washington St. Three short plays written locally about local topics: “You Are My Sunshine,” “Unexpected” and “In A Birds Eye.” $20 for adults, $15 for students/seniors. For tickets, call 978-381-4373, email Tickets@
TheAnnieArts.org. Visit TheAnnie.org.
Rotary Club annual comedy night, 8 p.m., Cruiseport Gloucester, 5 Rowe Square. Features Boston comedians Jim Lauletta, Bob Seibel, Sean Sullivan and Dave Rattigan. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25, available at Carroll K. Steele Insurance, 32 Pleasant St.; or by contacting Ruth Pino at ruth@ruthpino.com. Hors d’oeuvres and raffle available.
Friday, Aug. 31
CATA student bus passes for sale, 1 to 4 p.m., Gloucester High School atrium. Pass Plus, Semester Pass and Annual Pass for sale. Semester and Annual Pass are photo IDs (students must be present at time of purchase). Annual Photo Pass is $200; Semester Photo Pass is $100; Pass Plus is $25. 978-283-7916.
Second annual Gloucester Overdose Vigil, meet at flag pole at Cut Bridge, Stacy Boulevard. Gathering for healing, health, remembrance and enlightenment. Lighting of luminaria, speakers, music and recitation of names. Rain date: Sept. 2. Call Adrian at 978-764-7344 or Kathy at 781-258-8948.
Holy Family Parish bingo, 6:30 p.m., Monsignor Sullivan Hall, St. Ann Church, Gloucester. Anyone 18 and older invited. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Proceeds support school and parish programs. 978-281-4820.
Tragabigzanda Political Theater Festival, 7 p.m., at The Annie, 1 Washington St. Three short plays written locally about local topics: “You Are My Sunshine,” “Unexpected” and “In A Birds Eye.” $20 for adults, $15 for students/seniors. For tickets, call 978-381-4373, email Tickets@TheAnnieArts.org. Visit TheAnnie.org.
Saturday, Sept. 1
Tragabigzanda Political Theater Festival, 2 and 7 p.m., at The Annie, 1 Washington St. Three short plays written locally about local topics: “You Are My Sunshine,” “Unexpected” and “In A Birds Eye.” $20 for adults, $15 for students/seniors. For tickets, call 978-381-4373, email Tickets@TheAnnieArts.org. Visit TheAnnie.org.
Christian music concert, 7 p.m., Gloucester Assembly of God, 211 Washington St. Concert by Christian musician, songwriter and storyteller Bob Bennett. Offering taken.
Sunday, Sept. 2
Gloucester United Methodist Church’s Blessing of the Backpacks, during 9:30 a.m. service, for students, preschool thru college, teachers, faculty, and administrators. Church is located at 436 Washington St. Call 978-281-1040.
Tragabigzanda Political Theater Festival, 2 p.m., at The Annie, 1 Washington St. Three short plays written locally about local topics: “You Are My Sunshine,” “Unexpected” and “In A Birds Eye.” $20 for adults, $15 for students/seniors. For tickets, call 978-381-4373, email Tickets@TheAnnieArts.org. Visit TheAnnie.org.
Tuesday, Sept. 4
CATA student bus passes for sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Gloucester High School atrium. Pass Plus, Semester Pass and Annual Pass for sale. Semester and Annual Pass are photo IDs (students must be present at time of purchase). Annual Photo Pass is $200; Semester Photo Pass is $100; Pass Plus is $25. 978-283-7916.
Wednesday, Sept. 5
CATA student bus passes for sale, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Gloucester High School atrium. Pass Plus, Semester Pass and Annual Pass for sale. Semester and Annual Pass are photo IDs (students must be present at time of purchase). Annual Photo Pass is $200; Semester Photo Pass is $100; Pass Plus is $25. 978-283-7916.
“The Making of a Harpsichord,” 7 p.m., Cape Ann Museum. Concert/demonstration with harpsichord builder Greg Bover and renowned harpsichorist Francis Fitch. Presented by Gloucester Lyceum and Cape Ann Museum. Free to public. Space limited.
Gloucester Fraternity Club’s Ladies Auxiliary, 7 p.m., 27 Webster St. Dinner served at 6 p.m. For a ride, call Annette at 978-525-3478.
Thursday, Sept. 6
CATA student bus passes for sale, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Gloucester High School atrium. Pass Plus, Semester Pass and Annual Pass for sale. Semester and Annual Pass are photo IDs (students must be present at time of purchase). Annual Photo Pass is $200; Semester Photo Pass is $100; Pass Plus is $25. 978-283-7916.
Cape Ann Farmers Market, 3 to 6:30 p.m., Stage Fort Park. Fresh, local farm produce, Cape Ann culinaries, take home/picnic meals, crafts, clothing, art, music and more. www.capeannfarmersmarket.org.
Osteo exercise class, 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. Addison Gilbert Hospital, second-floor conference room; weights and balances, seniors in chair; for those diagnosed with osteo. Sponsored by YMCA.
Free geothermal and solar workshop, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Sawyer Free Library. For homeowners and those in the building trades.
Friday, Sept. 7
CATA student bus passes for sale, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Gloucester High School atrium. Pass Plus, Semester Pass and Annual Pass for sale. Semester and Annual Pass are photo IDs (students must be present at time of purchase). Annual Photo Pass is $200; Semester Photo Pass is $100; Pass Plus is $25. 978-283-7916.
Holy Family Parish bingo, 6:30 p.m., Monsignor Sullivan Hall, St. Ann Church, Gloucester. Anyone 18 and older invited. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Proceeds support school and parish programs. 978-281-4820.
Tuesday, Sept. 11
Sawyer Free Library book group, 7 p.m., discusses “Caleb’s Crossing,” an historical novel set in the 17th Century by Pulitzer Prize-winner Geraldine Brooks about the first Native American to graduate from Harvard College. Discussion led by library director Carol Gray.
Thursday, Sept. 13
Cape Ann Farmers Market, 3 to 6:30 p.m., Stage Fort Park. Fresh, local farm produce, Cape Ann culinaries, take home/picnic meals, crafts, clothing, art, music and more. www.capeannfarmersmarket.org.
Osteo exercise class, 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. Addison Gilbert Hospital, second-floor conference room; weights and balances, seniors in chair; for those diagnosed with osteo. Sponsored by YMCA.
Friday, Sept. 14
Holy Family Parish bingo, 6:30 p.m., Monsignor Sullivan Hall, St. Ann Church, Gloucester. Anyone 18 and older invited. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Proceeds support school and parish programs. 978-281-4820.
“Lend Me A Tenor” by Ken Ludwig, presented by Theater in the Pines, 7:30 p.m., Shalin Liu Performance Center, Rockport. 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, Rockport. Tickets at door, or Toad Hall Bookstore in Rockport and The Bookstore in Gloucester, or by calling Rockport Music at 978-546-7391.
Downtown Block Party, 6 to 11 p.m., Main Street, Gloucester. Five stages of live entertainment, al fresco dining, shopping and Kids Town. www.glostablockparty.com.
Sunday, Sept. 16
High Holidays at Temple Ahavat Achim, 86 Middle St. Free. www.taagloucester.org for details. Call Natalia Carollo at 978-281-0739.
“Lend Me A Tenor” by Ken Ludwig, presented by Theater in the Pines, 2 p.m., Shalin Liu Performance Center, Rockport. 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.
Monday, Sept. 17
High Holidays at Temple Ahavat Achim, 86 Middle St. Free. www.taagloucester.org for details. Call Natalia Carollo at 978-281-0739.
Tuesday, Sept. 18
High Holidays at Temple Ahavat Achim, 86 Middle St. Free. www.taagloucester.org for details. Call Natalia Carollo at 978-281-0739.
Thursday, Sept. 20
Cape Ann Farmers Market, 3 to 6:30 p.m., Stage Fort Park. Fresh, local farm produce, Cape Ann culinaries, take home/picnic meals, crafts, clothing, art, music and more. www.capeannfarmersmarket.org.
Osteo exercise class, 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. Addison Gilbert Hospital, second-floor conference room; weights and balances, seniors in chair; for those diagnosed with osteo. Sponsored by YMCA .
Friday, Sept. 21
Holy Family Parish bingo, 6:30 p.m., Monsignor Sullivan Hall, St. Ann Church, Gloucester. Anyone 18 and older invited. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Proceeds support school and parish programs. 978-281-4820.
Tuesday, Sept. 25
High Holidays at Temple Ahavat Achim, 86 Middle St. Free. www.taagloucester.org for details. Call Natalia Carollo at 978-281-0739.
Wednesday, Sept. 26
High Holidays at Temple Ahavat Achim, 86 Middle St. Free. www.taagloucester.org for details. Call Natalia Carollo at 978-281-0739.
Thursday, Sept. 27
Cape Ann Farmers Market, 3 to 6:30 p.m., Stage Fort Park. Fresh, local farm produce, Cape Ann culinaries, take home/picnic meals, crafts, clothing, art, music and more. www.capeannfarmersmarket.org.
Osteo exercise class, 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. Addison Gilbert Hospital, second-floor conference room; weights and balances, seniors in chair; for those diagnosed with osteo. Sponsored by YMCA .
Friday, Sept. 28
Holy Family Parish bingo, 6:30 p.m., Monsignor Sullivan Hall, St. Ann Church, Gloucester. Anyone 18 and older invited. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Proceeds support school and parish programs. 978-281-4820.
Thursday, Oct. 4
Cape Ann Farmers Market, 3 to 6:30 p.m., Stage Fort Park. Fresh, local farm produce, Cape Ann culinaries, take home/picnic meals, crafts, clothing, art, music and more. www.capeannfarmersmarket.org.
Osteo exercise class, 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. Addison Gilbert Hospital, second-floor conference room; weights and balances, seniors in chair; for those diagnosed with osteo. Sponsored by YMCA.
Friday, Oct. 5
Holy Family Parish bingo, 6:30 p.m., Monsignor Sullivan Hall, St. Ann Church, Gloucester. Anyone 18 and older invited. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Proceeds support school and parish programs. 978-281-4820.
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