EVENTS AROUND TOWN

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Sept 26th: 6pm – 8pm

Kumihimo Beaded Rope Bracelets

Kumihimo is an ancient Japanese braiding technique employed to make rope ties for Kimonos.  Jewelers have adapted this technique to make beautiful cord or beaded ropes in many styles.  In this class we will complete a round 8 strand beaded rope bracelet with a tie slide knot closure.  This is a popular class so sign up early!  Students are urged to come to shop a few days before class to pick out beads and possibly prestring at Eos Designs Studio. $20 + materials.

Sept 28th: 3:30pm – 4:30pm

Creative Stress Relief for Teens

Worried about school, current events, or just life in general? Stop by Abbot Public Library during this hour of mindful crafting to decorate a mini journal, make a stress ball, or relax and make your own creation. Registration is not required.

Sept 28th: 5pm – 8pm

All Chic At 152 Sip & Shop

It’s Ladies Night at All Chic At 152 on Thursday, September 28th from 5pm-8pm! Come out to Sip, Shop and Save. Bring a friend as they have a fun night planned for you. There will be discounts, raffles and goodies for all. Exclusive clothing just for this night. All Chic At 152 is located at 152 Washington St, Marblehead.

Sept 28th @ 7pm

History of Whaling Lecture

Marblehead Museum welcomes local favorite, Eric Jay Dolin, returns for a lecture on his book Leviathan: A History of Whaling in America. Few things can capture the sheer danger and desperation of the deep sea as dramatically as whaling. Dolin’s sweeping social history provides fantastic accounts of whalers who mutinied, murdered, rioted, deserted, drank, and left a legacy of environmental destruction. This lecture is in person & on Zoom.

Sept 28th: 7pm – 8:30pm

Introduction to Breathwork Workshop

Join certified Meditation and Somatic Breathwork Practitioner, Brenna Brochado for an introduction to breathwork workshop. Discover a path to greater calm, focus, energy and body connection. Explore the science of breathwork and learn quick practices for daily integration. Experience a guided, music – accompanied meditation session to leave you feeling revitalized and at peace. Location of event: MacRae’s Sustainable Goods, 

Sept 29th: 8am – 9am

Known & Needed

A student who feels known is confident that what they bring to the class will be appreciated by teachers and classmates. Students who recognize that they are needed know that their contributions to the project, discussion and community matter. Feeling known and needed builds confidence and motivation and impacts student achievement. This event is ideal for parents of students in/entering Pre-K–Grade 8. Hosted by Tower School, 75 West Shore Drive, Marblehead.

Sept 29th @ 8:30am

Beginner Yoga Workshop

Join Michelle Ball Yoga at MacRae’s Sustainable Goods (108 Washington St.) for a Beginner Yoga Workshop on Friday, September 29th at 8:30am. It is $20 per class (Cash or Venmo). 

Sept 29th @ 4pm

Miss Molly’s Musical Magic Info Sessions for Parents & Girls

Join Molly Williams of Miss Molly’s Musica Magic for free info sessions on Sept 29th and Oct 1st. Learn about the program and growing confident girls through singing, performing and the “magic” of encouragement. Space is limited. Registration is required.

Sept 29th: 4pm – 6pm

Summer Wave Earrings

Learn how to stitch seeds and shaped beads in a simple summer style earring at Eos Designs Studio on Friday September 29, 2023 4-6pm. $20 + materials.

Sept 29th: 6pm – 7pm

Full Moon Yoga

Are you aware of the influences the moon has on your physiology, energetic body and mind? A Full Moon occurs when the sun and moon are opposite from each other, gravitationally influencing the earth. With its pull, it changes the tides of the ocean, signifying fulfillment and completion. It also calls for reflection and gratitude for the abundance in your life. “Full” is the term describing the moon as it reflects light from the sun. Hosted by The Yoga Loft at the Lee Mansion Gardens.

Sept 30th: 8am – 1pm

St. Andrew’s Rummage Sale

The Church of St. Andrew (Episcopal) in Marblehead will hold its traditional huge rummage sale Saturday, September 30, from 8 a.m. until 11:45 a.m., with stuff-a-bag from noon until 1 p.m. This sale will offer the best inventory since the pandemic. One of the largest such events on the North Shore, the sale offers gently used, quality items at very reasonable prices, including adults’ and children’s clothing, shoes, jewelry, and accessories. Also on sale will be electronics, small appliances, and tools; linens, lamps, and kitchen things; toys, games, and puzzles; holiday items; gardening and sports items; artwork and vintage items; some small furniture. Special items are for sale in the boutique. The sale does not include books or large furniture.

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Sept 30th: 9am – 12pm

MarbleShred

Marblehead Bank will be holding their FREE community-shredding event for the public on Saturday, September 30, 2023 from 9am – 12 noon. The event will be held in the parking lot of the bank at 21 Atlantic Avenue, Marblehead. Shredding confidential documents is one of the easiest ways to protect yourself from identity theft! The bank will also be hosting a food drive to benefit the Marblehead Food Pantry. Cash donations are always welcome. The items that are most in need are peanut butter, boxed pasta, mac & cheese, canned veggies, rice, cereal, tuna fish, spaghetti sauce, canned chicken and soup. The event will be held rain or shine. 

Sept 30th: 9am – 12pm

Marblehead Farmers’ Market

On Saturday, visit the Marblehead Farmers’ Market for fresh produce, flowers and much more! Location: Veterans Middle School.

Sept 30th: 10am and 1pm

Slavery to Freedom Walking Tour

Join Jarrett Zeman from Marblehead Museum for this new walking tour on the history of slavery and abolitionism in Marblehead. From its earliest days, Marblehead has experienced close links to slavery. You’ll see sites of local slavery from the 1700s, as well as sites from the 1800s where black and white abolitionists fought for freedom from the pulpit, the ballot box, and the Underground Railroad. Limit of 20 people per tour. 

Sept 30th: 8pm – 11pm

The Bordellos

Head out to The Beacon for live music by The Bordellos on Saturday, September 30th. Music is from 8pm – 11pm at 123 Pleasant St, Marblehead.

Oct 1st: 9am – 11am

Run for the Fund

Please join Marblehead Dollars for Scholars on Saturday, October 1, for a community walk/run around Marblehead Neck! Registration will open at 7:30am with the event start at 9am. First 100 registrants receive an event t-shirt. Awards to top 3 male/female overall. Come support need-based scholarships for local students. This race is part of the 2023 Marblehead Race Series.

Oct 1st @ 1pm

Miss Molly’s Musical Magic Info Sessions for Parents & Girls

Join Molly Williams of Miss Molly’s Musica Magic for free info sessions on Sept 29th and Oct 1st. Learn about the program and growing confident girls through singing, performing and the “magic” of encouragement. Space is limited. Registration is required.

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Oct 1st: 1pm – 4pm

Fall Fest

Join Clifton Lutheran Chuch for their Fall Fest on Sunday, October 1st at 150 Humphrey Street from 1 to 4 pm. Buy a pumpkin from an enormous assortment! Choose your special pumpkin from about 2,000 pumpkins and specialty gourds of all colors – orange, pink, white, green and blue! Then enjoy the Fall Fest with family-friendly lawn games, along with cider donuts, hot apple cider, Mr. Sausage Food Truck and Cool Cow Ice Cream Truck. Buy a raffle ticket and take a chance on 8 baskets worth about $100 each! All proceeds from our Fall Fest benefit the people of Haiti through Mission of Hope, International.  

Oct 1st: 2pm – 4pm

Debby Larkin & Jeff Stout Quintet

Infuse your warm weather plans with Jazz in the Garden! Join on Sunday, October 1st to hear the Debby Larkin & Jeff Stout Quintet. Concert is from 2pm – 4pm. Reservations are recommended. Donation for musicians $20 – $35 per person, kids $10 or free. Location: 10 Central Street Marblehead.

Oct 1st: 2pm – 4pm

Fall Exhibits Opening Reception

Join the Marblehead Arts Assocation for an opening reception as they kick off four new exhibits in the galleries and garden of the King Hooper Mansion just in time for the start of the fall season! Event is on Sunday, October 1st at 2pm at 8 Hooper St.

Oct 1st: 5pm – 6pm

Choral Evensong

Join St. Michael’s Episcopal Church for the first Choral Evensong of the season on Sunday, October 1st from 5pm – 6pm. Led by the adult choir and the priest, this service of sun Evening Prayer will include the Magnificat and Nunc dimittis in A by Herbert Sumsion, the anthem “He comes to us” by Jane Marshall, as well as hymns and psalms. Bring a friend! A reception will follow in the Parish Hall. Location: 26 Pleasant Street, Marblehead.

Oct 2nd @ 11am

Fund the Field Golf Tournament

Join Marblehead All-Sports Boosters at Tedesco Country Club for this special Marblehead Community-Inspired Event. Register as a team, sign up as a sponsor, or come just for dinner and drinks to watch the putting and hole-in-one competitions. It promises to be a perfect fall event!

Oct 2nd: 12pm – 5pm

Decorate a Pumpkin

Join Abbot Public Library for a pumpkin decorating event to kick off the fall and Halloween seasons! On Monday, Oct. 2 from 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Abbot Public Library will have small pumpkins available to design and decorate for your home using materials provided by the library. This program is open to children and adults, and crafts for children will also be available in the Children’s Room. Costumes are welcome, and refreshments will be provided. Space is limited and registration is required to attend. 

Oct 4th: 12pm – 1pm

Secure Act 2.0

Dan Brothers will lend his 15 years of experience as a CFP professional to discuss the Secure 2.0 Act, which brings enhancements to retirement plans with new provisions enabling employers, the federal government, and the retirement plan industry to help Americans save more for retirement. Hosted by the Marblehead Chamber of Commerce at 62 Pleasant Street, Marblehead. Free for Chamber members, $10 for non-members.

Oct 6th @ 8:30am

Beginner Yoga Workshop

Join Michelle Ball Yoga at MacRae’s Sustainable Goods (108 Washington St.) for a Beginner Yoga Workshop on Friday, October 6th at 8:30am. It is $20 per class (Cash or Venmo). 

Oct 6th – 8th

Arsenic and Old Lace

Marblehead Little Theatre presents Arsenic and Old Lace from October 6-15, 2023. This comedy revolves around the Brewster family, descended from the Mayflower settlers but now composed of maniacs, most of them homicidal. Great fun, perfect for October! 

Oct 6th @ 8pm

Catie Curtis

In one of her few concert appearances since the pandemic, Catie Curtis brings her engaging, socially conscious and optimistic music to the Me&Thee on Friday, October 6 at 8 pm in an evening that should not be missed. Location: 28 Mugford St., Marblehead.

Oct 7th: 9am – 12pm

Marblehead Farmers’ Market

On Saturday, visit the Marblehead Farmers’ Market for fresh produce, flowers and much more! Location: Veterans Middle School.

Oct 7th: 10am – 12pm

Dads & Donuts

Join Hestia Creations on the first Saturday of each month for a special Dads & Donuts event – a great time for kids and their dad or father figure to play in our Paint Your Own Pottery studio! There will be complimentary donuts, creativity, & fun provided to all participants. Event is 10am – 12pm. For more information, reach out to pyop@hestiacreations.com or call (781) 639-2727. To make an online reservation, visit www.hestiacreations.com.

Oct 7th: 10:30am – 12:30pm

Children’s Morning Movie: Elemental

On Saturday, October 7th at 10:30 a.m. the Abbot Public Library will feature the newest Disney and Pixar film Elemental. This original feature film is set in Element City, where fire, water, land and air residents live together. The story introduces Ember, a tough, quick-witted and fiery young woman, whose friendship with a fun, sappy, go-with-the-flow guy named Wade challenges her beliefs about the world they live in. Rated PG. 

Oct 7th: 1pm – 4:30pm

Midday Movie Matinee: The Banshees of Inishrin

On Saturday, October 7th at 1 PM, join Abbot Public Library’s Midday Movie Matinee for a showing of dark humor film set on a remote, fictional island off the west coast of Ireland in the 1920s where two lifelong friends find themselves at an impasse when one abruptly ends their relationship, with alarming and disastrous consequences for themselves and other members of their village. This program is sponsored by the Friends of Abbot Public Library.

Oct 7th @ 1pm

Slavery to Freedom Walking Tour

Join Jarrett Zeman from Marblehead Museum for this new walking tour on the history of slavery and abolitionism in Marblehead. From its earliest days, Marblehead has experienced close links to slavery. You’ll see sites of local slavery from the 1700s, as well as sites from the 1800s where black and white abolitionists fought for freedom from the pulpit, the ballot box, and the Underground Railroad. Limit of 20 people per tour. 

Oct 7th: 1pm – 2:30pm

Chaturanga Workshop

In this workshop with The Yoga Loft, you will dive deep into the function and proper mechanics of each movement in chaturanga dandasana. They will review the muscle actions of all four movements (high plank, low plank, upward facing and downward facing dog) and how to prepare the body for each. They will discuss modifications and injury prevention. If you’re looking to delve deeper into your physical practice and improve your chaturanga — this workshop is for you! $30 per person.

Oct 7th: 6pm – 11pm

Wreaths Across America Fundraiser

Join Marblehead VFW on Saturday October 7th from 6pm to 11pm for the Wreaths Across America fundraiser! Not to be missed! Live music with Ricky Broughton and the Melody Makers, food and raffles too! Come on out and support this great cause. All are welcome, $20.00 covers the purchase of a wreath to be placed on a Veterans grave, food, music and 10 raffle tickets for some incredible prizes donated from some of the best businesses in town! Additional raffle tickets can be purchased as well.

Oct 8th: 2pm – 4pm

Greg Loughman Trio

Infuse your Fall plans with Jazz in the Garden! Join on Sunday, October 8th to hear the Greg Loughman Trio. Concert is from 2pm – 4pm. Reservations are recommended. Donation for musicians $20 – $35 per person, kids $10 or free. Location: 10 Central Street Marblehead.

Oct 10th, 17th & 24th: 5pm – 6pm

Online Workshop: Perfecting your Pencil Work

Creating beautiful calligraphy requires much more than beautiful pen work. Learning to use a T-square for lining up your work, fine-tuning your lettering by practicing with a pencil, and understanding different pencil types and lead hardnesses to create the most effective base for your calligraphy are all essential skills when working to perfect your lettering. This is an online workshop with The Abbey Studio.

Oct 10th: 7pm – 9pm

MAA Photography Meetup

Member and non-member photographers are invited to the Marblehead Arts Association for an informal meetup of fellow enthusiasts. Guests are encouraged to bring samples of their work if they wish. Learn about techniques, the latest innovations in photography and digital art and connect with old and new friends. Attendees are welcome to BYOB or a snack to share!

Oct 11th: 6pm – 8pm

Card Reading Salon

The seasons are changing – autumn is falling into place – and we are beckoned inward…Wish to connect with your own inner wisdom? Join Peyton Pugmire, card reader and intuitive guide, for an evening of card reading, reading instruction, intuitive guidance, and FUN! Peyton will provide a variety of card decks – both oracle and tarot – for you to use, and feel free to bring your own! He’ll offer tips and tricks on how to do a perfect reading for yourself or others.  We’ll then pull cards and openly discuss what guidance they reveal. He’ll conclude the gathering by offering a reading for each guest. PLUS, prosecco, seltzer, and cheese and crackers will be provided! Event is at MacRae’s Sustainable Goods.

Oct 11th: 6pm – 8pm

Stackable Stretch Bracelets

Simple and stylish, make a whole stack or make a bunch of holiday gifts without breaking the bank. Wednesday, October 11th from 6-8 pm with Eos Designs Studio. $20.00 + materials.

Oct 11th: 6:30pm – 8pm

Book Discussion with Abbot Public Library & Sustainable Marblehead

Join Sustainable Marblehead’s Executive Director, Elaine Leahy, and Abbot Public Library Director, Kimberly Grad, for a lively book discussion. As a leading researcher in the field of biology, Robin Wall Kimmerer understands the delicate state of our world. But as an active member of the Potawatomi nation, she senses and relates to the world through a way of knowing far older than any science. In “Braiding Sweetgrass,” she intertwines these two modes of awareness–the analytic and the emotional, the scientific and the cultural–to ultimately reveal a path toward healing the rift that grows between people and nature.

Oct 12th: 1:30pm – 3:30pm

Adult Crafternoon: Japanese Bookbinding

On Thursday, October 12 from 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m, Abbot Public Library will host an Adult Crafternoon event and invite participants to create handmade books using Japanese bookbinding techniques. This event is free and limited to ten people.

Oct 12th: 4pm – 6pm

The Alarming Cost of Hearing Loss and Alzheimer’s Care in the U.S.

On Thursday, Oct. 12 at 4 p.m., author and biochemist Robert Keefer will share a presentation that explains how the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Johns Hopkins University scientists learned that Alzheimer’s and hearing loss are linked in astonishing ways. It also explains how two short-sighted Medicare policies regarding hearing loss and hearing aids are costing our healthcare system hundreds of billions of dollars every year. Event is hosted by Abbot Public Library.

Oct 12th: 7pm – 8pm

Healing Sound Bath

Relax and rebalance your mind, body, and soul with a restorative sound healing session from Laura Degelmann, Owner of Soul-full Notes Sound Healing. Attending a sound healing session can help restore your body’s natural frequencies that often become out of sync as we live our lives. During the session you will first be guided through a short meditation to help you relax and focus inward. Then you will simply lie back and tune into beautiful tones from a variety of healing instruments, including crystal quartz singing bowls, Koshi chimes, wave drum, and shakers. Take this time to experience the physical, emotional, and spiritual benefits you can receive from immersing yourself in this amazing experience! 

Oct 12th – 15th

Arsenic and Old Lace

Marblehead Little Theatre presents Arsenic and Old Lace from October 6-15, 2023. This comedy revolves around the Brewster family, descended from the Mayflower settlers but now composed of maniacs, most of them homicidal. Great fun, perfect for October! 

Oct 14th: 9am – 12pm

Marblehead Farmers’ Market

On Saturday, visit the Marblehead Farmers’ Market for fresh produce, flowers and much more! Location: Veterans Middle School.

Oct 14th: 10am – 2pm

4th Annual Fall Fair

Join Discover Marblehead and Marblehead Museum for the 4th Annual Fall Fair! The event is on Saturday, October 14th from 10am – 2pm in the Lee Mansion Gardens, 161 Washington St, Marblehead, MA. Featuring local Artists, Music and fun activities! Stroll the gardens, mingle and shop with featured local artisans and purchase a mini pumpkin kit to support the Marblehead Food Pantry! Get your portrait done by an Acorn Gallery student or play some lawn games with the kids! Music by Paul Simonelli, beverages by Bubble Bar Boston and hot dogs by Mad-Dogz! It’s always a fun day! Free admission. Rain or Shine.

Oct 14th: 1pm – 4pm

Annual Scarecrow Stroll

The annual Scarecrow Stroll is on October 14, 2023, from 1:00pm – 4:00pm at the Gerry Playground, Stramski Way. Fall Family Fun, Trick-or-Treating, Costumes and More! All children and adults attending must purchase a $5 entry ticket.

Oct 14th: 1pm – 3pm

Building Local Solutions to Biodiversity Loss: One Pollinator Pathway at a Time

Abbot Public Library and Sustainable Marblehead invite the community to attend a talk about the importance of native plants and pollinators and their connection to biodiversity. Speaker Peggy McLeod will explore community strategies for reversing the critical loss of biodiversity in order to create a more resilient future. MacLeod will describe how adopting a biodiversity mindset can provide four seasons of beauty, sustain a wide range of native wildlife habitats, offer greater hope for the future and lead to a deeper connection with nature. Learn about a movement across Massachusetts to build pollinator pathways that expand habitat using important native trees, shrubs and plants. Event is on Zoom or in person at Abbot Public Library.

Oct 14th: 3:30pm – 5pm

Restorative Series: Root Chakra

Join yoga instructor and Reiki Master Teacher Gurdeep Bhogal for an afternoon of restorative yoga and energy work. The class will focus on the root chakra (muladhara), that is associated with being grounded, feelings of security, support and identity. Class begins with a mudra and mantra to set the intention in motion. Restorative postures will be supported with props to move your body into nervous-system relaxing poses. Gurdeep will use distance Reiki to bring out past and present ‘junk’ that prevents us from feeling our feet on the ground and heal from deep in the roots of your self. Hosted by The Yoga Loft.

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