The Brush Art Gallery and Studios presents: Bethany Peck & Janis H. Sanders
2026-02-06 11:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | The Brush Art Gallery and Studios, 256 Market Street, Suite 1, Lowell, Massachusetts
The Brush Art Gallery and Studios presents “Bethany Peck & Janis H. Sanders,” an exhibit featuring two painters who share common subjects but have distinctly different styles. Bethany Peck is an abstract and modern impressionist painter. Her work is inspired by nature, particularly the captivating beauty of Maine and the New England coastline. Janis H. Sanders: Salt air, salt spray, sweet smell of summer grass. These elements draw me outdoors, to the grassy dunes of Truro, the calm marshes of the North Shore, to the rugged cliffs of Maine.

Exhibition Dates: Now through Feb 28, 2026 (Wed – Sat) 11:00 am – 4:00 pm (Sun) 12:00 noon – 4:00 pm

Super Bowl LX
2026-02-08 18:30 - 23:30 | Massachusetts
Where to watch the Super Bowl, order takeout, and more. Coming soon! For now, view previous articles.

Football Season Fun: Where to Watch Live Sports on the North Shore and Beyond

National Pizza Day 2026
2026-02-09 12:00 - 23:30 | Massachusetts
Where to get the best pizza on the North Shore.

Where to Get the Best Pizza North of Boston

Galentine's Night at Davio's Lynnfield
2026-02-11 18:00 - 21:30 | Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse, 1250 Market Street, Lynnfield, Massachusetts
Grab your besties and join Davio’s Lynnfield & Asusena Texada for a festive Galentine’s night on Wednesday, February 11 at 6 PM (doors open at 5:30 PM).

✨ What’s included:🌷 Create your own floral arrangement using freshly cut flowers (take it home!)🍽️ Stationary bites including watermelon & feta skewers, prosciutto & melon, smoked salmon crostini, mini panna cotta, and pink chocolate pretzels🍷 One glass of wine, your choice of:• NV Jules Sparkling Rosé• NV Gambino Extra Dry DOC• NV Kylie Minogue Alcohol-Removed Sparkling Rosé

All floral supplies included. Just bring your friends and your Galentine spirit 💕

💲 $85 per person📍 Davio’s Lynnfield

Spots are limited—reserve yours now!

Olympic Legend Nancy Kerrigan to Host Free Community Skating Event at MarketStreet Lynnfield
2026-02-12 18:00 - 20:00 | MarketStreet SBLI Rink, Market Street, Lynnfield, Massachusetts
Local families and community members are invited to lace up their skates for a special winter evening with Olympic figure skating icon Nancy Kerrigan at Skate with Nancy, a free, family-friendly community event taking place on Thursday, February 12, from 6:00–8:00 PM at the MarketStreet SBLI Rink in Lynnfield.

The event offers a unique opportunity for attendees to skate alongside one of the most celebrated figures in U.S. figure skating history, while enjoying a festive winter night out. Free skating and skate rentals are provided with advance registration. Walk-ups are welcome as space allows.

“Skate with Nancy is about bringing people together — families, neighbors, and the local community — for a fun and memorable experience,” said Nancy Kerrigan. “It’s a chance to enjoy the season, get active, and connect.”

This community event is hosted in partnership with Revise, Inc., a Massachusetts-based home energy performance contractor and proud partner of the Mass Save® program. While the event is free to attend, advance registration includes permission to be contacted about a no-cost Mass Save® Home Energy Assessment, which helps homeowners identify ways to improve comfort, efficiency, and energy performance in their homes.

Event Details:What: Skate with Nancy KerriganWhen: Thursday, February 12, 2026 | 6:00–8:00 PMWhere: MarketStreet SBLI Rink, Lynnfield, MACost: Free with advance registration (includes skate rental)Who: Open to all ages; family-friendly

Advance registration is encouraged to help organizers plan and ensure availability of skate rentals.

Four-Course Valentine's Day Dinner
2026-02-13 12:00 - 2026-02-14 21:00 | The Inn at Hastings Park, 2027 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, Massachusetts
Cozy in by a warm fire and pop the Champagne. This Valentine’s Day, the Inn at Hastings Park, Boston area’s only Relais & Châteaux property located in historic Lexington, MA is offering a romantic four-course dinner pairing enchanting cuisine with delectable aromas with signature notes of favorite wines and Champagne available at Town Meeting Bistro, one of the few Boston-area restaurants with a fireplace! $105 per person, plus tax & gratuity.

Times available at the link.

Valentine's Day
2026-02-14 08:00 - 23:30 | Massachusetts
Stay tuned for an updated article on the best ideas and places to go for Valentine’s Day. For now, visit our article about romantic dining spots.

14 Romantic Dinner Destinations for Valentine’s Day on the North Shore

16th Annual New England Winter Blues Festival
2026-02-28 20:00 - 23:30 | Blue Ocean Music Hall, Salisbury, Massachusetts
True Blue Productions knocks it out of the park once again with another outstanding lineup of nationally/internationally, renowned Blues greats for the 16th Annual New England Winter Blues Festival.

See Line-Up Here

The Orchestra on the Hill Concert - Images 26:From Chaos to Unity
2026-03-13 19:00 - 20:30 | Ipswich Community House, 31 North Main Street, Ipswich, Massachusetts
The Orchestra on the Hill and MustArt Studios presents this powerful fusion of original music, visual art, poetry, narration, and dance – all created and performed by exceptional North Shore artists. Audiences will experience a powerful journey from fragmentation to harmony, expressed through an inspiring convergence of artistic disciplines and perspectives.

The concerts will take place at 7 pm on March 13 and March 14 at the new Ipswich Community House. An informational pre-concert talk will be held at 6:30 pm on both nights.

Tickets are now available: $30 General Admission $20 Student Admission We hope you can join us for this uplifting and unforgettable performance!

Ellie Fund's 30th Annual Red Carpet Gala
2026-03-15 16:00 - 21:00 | Omni Seaport, 450 Summer Street, Boston, MA
Mark your calendar for Ellie Fund’s 30th Annual Red Carpet Gala on Sunday, March 15th! It’s an evening where glamour meets purpose to provide essentials like groceries, child care, transportation to treatment, and relief for breast cancer patients & their families.

The Future of Beauty and Wellness 2026
2026-03-18 17:30 - 20:30 | Andover Country Club, 60 Canterbury Street, Andover, Massachusetts
Join us for an evening exploring the latest trends, innovations, and experiences shaping the future of beauty and wellness.

Welcome to The Future of Beauty and Wellness event! Join us at Andover Country Club on for an exciting exploration of the latest trends and innovations in the beauty and wellness industry. Get ready to learn from top experts, discover new products, and connect with like-minded individuals. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to elevate your beauty and wellness game!

There are two ticket types for this event:

Speaker Access + GA Ticket – Grants entry starting at 5:00pm to the panel portion of the event to hear the speakers. The panel will begin promptly at 5:30pm. After the panel concludes you will also have access to the overall event with this ticket.

General Admission (GA) Ticket – Grants access to the main event only starting at 6:00pm without access to the panel.

Event Schedule:

5:30 PM – Speaker Presentation Begins (accessible only with a Panel Access Ticket)

6:00 PM – General Event Access Begins (open to all ticket holders)

Note: The panel takes place before full access to the event, so only those with a Panel Access Ticket can attend the 5:30 PM session.

Compaq Big Band w/ Vocalist Ed Scheer
2026-03-23 18:00 - 21:30 | Backbeat Brewing Company, 31A Park Street, Beverly, Massachusetts
The heck with puttin’ a little spring in your step – PUT SOME SINATRA IN YOUR SPRING! Actually, how ‘bout a bunch of Ol’ Blue Eyes, a couple sprigs of Michael Buble, a dash of Dean Martin, a pinch of Bobby Darin, a smidge of Johnny Mathis, and MORE! The 19-piece Compaq Big Band returns to the Backbeat Brewing Company in Beverly on with vocalist Ed Scheer of Boston’s ‘The Love Dogs’.

In addition to treating audiences from Beverly and beyond to monthly performances from his all-star ‘house band’ – the Backbeat Big Band (BBB) – local trumpeter Jay Daly is again teaming up with BBC owner Pete Harkins to host guest big bands, too. FYI, after their December-January break, the BBB returns Monday February 9th.

No cover. CBB 7:00pm-9:30pm. Doors Open 5:00pm. Opening set by the North Reading High School Jazz Ensemble 6:00pm. General Admission, limited capacity, ARRIVE EARLY! Casual dress.

FB: Compaq Big Band | The Love Dogs | Backbeat Brewing Company | Jay Daly

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Artrageous Maximalism 2026
2026-04-24 18:00 - 21:00 | Danversport, 161 Elliott Street, Danvers, Massachusetts
As Montserrat’s annual auction fundraiser, Artrageous has become the signature art event on the North Shore to benefit financial aid awards for deserving Montserrat students.

The night features a live and silent auction, including spectacular works by renowned and emerging artists and designers, and the opportunity to watch and experience art being created “in-the-moment” by Montserrat’s accomplished students.

Join us for art, design, music, food, drinks, and most importantly, the ability to make a difference by directly supporting the next generation of creative talent!
