Local bluegrass legends Clay Pigeons bring you a special Saint Patrick’s day show at the Gulu Gulu Cafe!

Tom O’Carroll is a Dublin born folklorist, folksinger, and instrumentalist. He has performed at countless concerts, festivals, colleges, and pubs in the United States, Canada, Ireland, and South Korea. Tom captivates audiences with his traditional Irish songs and his stories interwoven with humor, history, and wit.

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 Easter Bunny will be visiting Harbor Sweets on Rantoul Street on Sunday, March 15th from 11 AM–1 PM. Hop on by for free photos, sweet treats, and a little fun! Each child will receive a free photo with the Easter Bunny and an egg filled wtih a piece of solid chocolate.

Blues On Tap brings their unique blend of blues & rock to the Gulu Gulu Cafe! Check out their  powerful lead vocals, driving guitar, drums that give the band a punch and bass with great bottom!

If you worked with clay before or not, the one-time workshops are great idea for a fun time where you try something new and little messy. The teacher will lead the demos and assist you throughout the workshop. You make many pots you want and will choose to keep your 2 favorite. You choose the glaze and the studio staff will handle the rest of the process. Pots will be ready in few weeks. Will notify you when ready for pick up.

Visit the second floor of The Bower for our monthly Open Studios, held every second Friday. It is a wonderful chance to meet the artists and see their practices up close. Friday, March 13, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Open to LGBTQIA+ youth ages 11-23. Part of our Queer Joy Workshop Series Presented by the Hometown Queerios, with generous support from the Peabody Essex Museum.

Open to LGBTQIA+ youth ages 11-23. Part of our Queer Joy Workshop Series Presented by the Hometown Queerios, with generous support from the Peabody Essex Museum.

Celebrate  Cape Ann Pride Weekend with the whole family through books, art, and music! Bring your own picnic blanket and spread out on CAM Green while enjoying Rainbow Story Time and music from Jammin’ with You. Get your face painted and enjoy free art activities with CAM Education Staff.

The OmDrum Circle is a fully facilitated instructional drum circle where we use the Drum as a tool for meditation and self-healing. A “judgment free” zone. African and Western styles of hand drumming. All ages and experience levels welcome. Bring a drum if you have one, or rent one from us.

GREEN EGGS & HAM BREAKFAST Celebrating Dr. Seuss’ 122 birthday!

Making Collages for teens

If you missed the last gathering, not to worry—this is a monthly tradition. On the first Monday of each month, we’ll come together to share food, ideas, and good company. Here’s how it works:

Jump in the ocean with your friends, family, and neighbors to celebrate Shoebert’s return home and support your human neighbors in need! This fundraiser benefits Lifebridge and Family Promise, as we work side by side year-round to support people and families experiencing homelessness on the North Shore.

Playing with Fire is a four-piece rock band based out of Boston and the New England region. The groups' diverse repertoire includes original songs, Amy Winehouse, Black Sabbath, Marvin Gaye, Radiohead, Fleetwood Mac, and many others.

An evening of candlelight, fashion, and courtship awaits only the most discerning of guests!

Get ready to dance! The Bob Wolfman trio takes the stage at the Gulu Gulu Cafe for a night of expressive, guitar-forward performances including world-class blues, jazz, and fusion guitar!

This event is held annually in celebration of Black History Month.

During this event participants of all ages are provided with lunch while painting the Juneteenth Flag, learning about the Juneteenth holiday, and are being introduced to a prominent artist in
Black American culture. 

All our events are free, and everyone is welcome.

BYO knitting gear, meet fellow knitters, and enjoy our spacious taproom! Meet your expert knitting hostess Stacie and sip on some of our craft brews.

We offer a few separate book discussion groups each month.
New members are always welcome. Come once or as many times as you wish.

Books & Brews

Held on the fourth Wednesday of the month from 6-7:30 PM
Registration required. Must be 21+

Step back in time during February School Vacation Week for an evening of classic fun at our Vintage Board Game Night. Explore a curated selection of vintage editions of beloved board games, along with one or two rare and out-of-print titles that showcase the design, artwork, and play styles of earlier eras. Visitors are welcome to drop in, learn the rules, and play at their own pace. From familiar favorites to forgotten oddities, Vintage Board Game Night offers a relaxed, hands-on chance to roll the dice, move the pieces, and enjoy games that have entertained generations. Snacks will be provided.

We offer a few separate book discussion groups each month.
New members are always welcome. Come once or as many times as you wish.

Main Library Sci-fi & Fantasy Book Group

Held on the third Wednesday of the month from 7-8:30 PM
Questions? Contact Graham Goss.

Step into the world of imagination at Maker Space, where the deCordova Sculpture Park becomes your muse! Explore bold ideas and unexpected materials inspired by the artists and themes on view in the Sculpture Park. Whether you’re flying solo or teaming up with others, this is your chance to create one-of-a-kind works of art in a fun, hands-on environment.

We offer a few separate book discussion groups each month.
New members are always welcome. Come once or as many times as you wish.

Main Library LGBTQ Book Group

Held on the third Monday of the month from 7-8:30 PM

Join us for a night of Heated Rivalry Trivia with Geya Jenda! Trivia will start at 7PM and reservations can be made at 6:30PM to grab a bite to eat!