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Virtual -- Case Closed Book Group -- "Unmasked: My Life Solving America's Cold Cases" by Paul Holes, free and open to all

Virtual -- Case Closed Book Group -- "Unmasked: My Life Solving America's Cold Cases" by Paul Holes, free and open to all

Afternoon Movie Matinee: TBD, free and open to all

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Nbpt’s Road to Revolution, Part V—Powder and Shot: (at Museum of Old Newbury) Funded in part by the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism.

Nbpt’s Road to Revolution, Part V—Powder and Shot: (at Museum of Old Newbury) Funded in part by the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism.

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Japanese Bookbinding: Led by Karen Dardinski at Nock Middle School, NBPT - Registration Required.

Japanese Bookbinding: Led by Karen Dardinski at Nock Middle School, NBPT - Registration Required.

Personal Cybersecurity 101: Mike Spiro, Founder/CEO of All Set Cybersecurity, will introduce you to free and easy steps you can take to protect your online identity and accounts (Nock Middle School)

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Darlin’ Corey with Rani Arbo & Daisy Mayhem: Features award-winning fiddler/singer Erica Brown - Notable songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Matt Shipman, and Portland’s favorite bass player Kris Day.

Darlin’ Corey with Rani Arbo & Daisy Mayhem: Features award-winning fiddler/singer Erica Brown - Notable songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Matt Shipman, and Portland’s favorite bass player Kris Day.

Story Songs of the 70’s with Tom Dimenna: Bringing to life classic songs by Gordon Lightfoot, Cat Stevens, and Harry Chapin that we all know and love.

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Spring Fest 2025: The Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce Presents A Celebration Of Arts & Culture Along Our Historic Waterfront

Spring Fest 2025: The Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce Presents A Celebration Of Arts & Culture Along Our Historic Waterfront

"Homegrown National Park" with Dr. Douglas W. Tallamy: Dr. Tallamy, professor in the Dept. of Entomology & Wildlife Ecology, Univ. of Delaware has authored NY Times bestsellers “Bringing Nature Home,” “The Living Landscape,” and “Nature’s Best Hope.”

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Seashell and Shore Objects Watercolor class with Alison Odle

Seashell and Shore Objects Watercolor class with Alison Odle

Virtual -- Champions of Change -- delve into the stories of three famous suffragettes with Professor Charlotte Gordon, free and open to all

Virtual -- Just the Facts Drop-in Non-Fiction Book Group -- Freezing Order: A true story of money laundering, murder, and surviving Vladimir Putin's wrath by Bill Browder, free and open to all

Afternoon Movie Matinee: TBD, free and open to all

Virtual -- Hikes Through History with author Alison O’Leary, free and open to all

Newburyport Pride Weekend Drag Show: Everyone’s favorite ditzy diva takes you through her catalogue of hilarious hits and egregious errors in a show jam-packed with classic bits, giant wigs, over-taxed costumes, and new songs. (18+ with valid ID)

The GemsTones: A youthful 5-piece rock n’ roll and rockabilly band specializing in a mix of retro originals and hits from America’s decade; rockabilly, blues, country and rock n’ roll of the 1950’s!

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Kick-off the Newburyport Pride festival with flag raising at City Hall!

Kick-off the Newburyport Pride festival with flag raising at City Hall!

Comedy Night at the Firehouse: Featuring headliner Paul Gilligan with Dave Russo, Jessica Casciano.

Newburyport Pride Parade!

Pride Festival!

All About Mushrooms with Field Naturalist Jonathan Kranz, free and open to all

New England Entertainment NOW presents…The Bomb-itty of Errors, a rap parody of William Shakespeare’s “A Comedy of Errors”

Next Chapter Drop-in Book Group -- The Secrets We Kept by Laura Presscott, free and open to all, at the Senior Community Center

Mass Audubon Wednesday Morning Birding Drop-in Program - Sign-in (in person only) at Joppa Flats Education Center - Each Wednesday throughout the year (except July)

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Architectural Walking Tours: Newburyport’s Fashionable Old Houses - From the 18th and 19th centuries as found along High Street and the neighborhood near the Museum of Old Newbury. (Registration Required)

Architectural Walking Tours: Newburyport’s Fashionable Old Houses - From the 18th and 19th centuries as found along High Street and the neighborhood near the Museum of Old Newbury. (Registration Required)

First Friday Lecture “General Ben Butler” by C.J. Fitzwater

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Artist Spotlight | Jessica Murr

Afternoon Movie Matinee: TBD, free and open to all

National Juried Show

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Summer Gift Shop

Farm & Field Festival at Cider Hill Farm: Bands and instructors from Zach Field Drums & Music - FREE family-friendly music - Musical themed obstacle courses - Contests and games - Food and drink

46th Old Newbury Garden Tour: This year's theme is Revolutionary Gardens, an homage to innovative and original elements in our featured gardens! You'll enjoy access to the best we have to offer, from urban pocket gardens to larger, more formal landscapes.

Coombs & Blooms Ticketed Fundraiser: In collaboration with Museum of Old Newbury - Funds raised from this event will go to programming for community events, scholarships for local youth artists and the expansion of our education course catalog.

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Bridges and Borders: the Immigrant Experience -- a showcase recital of music representing the 23 countries of North America!

Bridges and Borders: the Immigrant Experience -- a showcase recital of music representing the 23 countries of North America!

Fashion DeJa You: Dress and Look Your Best! -- Led by Janet Catherine Johnston (Central Congregational Church in NBPT)

NPL Art Hive -- a community space to create in the company of other artists! free and open to all

Virtual -- Inclusive and Diverse Book Recommendations, free and open to all

Virtual -- A History of Women's Work: The Evolution of Women's Working Lives, free and open to all

Stars in Your Eyes: Developing a Psychic Sense with Janet Catherine Johnston. (Central Congregational Church, NBPT)

Afternoon Movie Matinee: TBD, free and open to all

Fungi Foraging in Moseley Woods: Led by Jana Harris of Essex Forays, certified in Wild Mushroom Food Safety ... Registration Required.

2025 Strawberry Festival at Cider Hill Farm: Celebrate all things strawberries! Enjoy free live music, outdoor hard cider bar, family-friendly activities, hayrides, food truck, homemade strawberries treats and PYO strawberries.

2025 Pollinator Festival at Cider Hill Farm: Cider Hill is celebrating all things bees, butterflies, birds, bats and ladybugs

Virtual -- Creating a Tech-Healthy Family, free and open to all

Drop-in Classics Book Group: Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison, free and open to all

Newburyport's Road to Revolution Part VI - Bunker Hill: Heroes & Cowards: Come hear Alexander Cain's captivating talk on Newburyport in the early days of the Revolutionary War. (Firehouse Center for the Arts)

EXHIBITION OPENING: "The Clipper Ship Era": Curated by Kevin MacDonald

Afternoon Movie Matinee: TBD, free and open to all

Rock 101: The Music and Stories of Ten Classic Songs

Virtual -- Beachcombing for Signs of Life with Senior Naturalist Doug Lowry, free and open to all

Virtual -- Just the Facts Drop-in Non-Fiction Book Group -- Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America by Heather Cox Richardson, free and open to all

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Free Improv Show: Experience the culmination of our recent improv class, check out the Actors Studio and have a few laughs! Bring a friend, tell a friend & make new friends.

Free Improv Show: Experience the culmination of our recent improv class, check out the Actors Studio and have a few laughs! Bring a friend, tell a friend & make new friends.

Architectural Walking Tours: Newburyport’s Fashionable Old Houses - From the 18th and 19th centuries as found along High Street and the neighborhood near the Museum of Old Newbury. (Registration Required)

Afternoon Movie Matinee: TBD, free and open to all

250th ANNIVERSARY REVOLUTIONARY WAR PARADE

AI Unveiled: Exploring the Promise, Perils, and Potential of AI, free and open to all

Legally Blonde the Musical: Action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances – this musical is so much fun, it should be illegal!

Architectural Walking Tours: Newburyport’s Fashionable Old Houses - From the 18th and 19th centuries as found along High Street and the neighborhood near the Museum of Old Newbury. (Registration Required)

Blueberry & Flower Fest - Calling all blueberry and flower lovers! Enjoy live music, hard cider, family-friendly activities, hayrides, blueberry goods, cut-your-own bouquets and pick-your-own blueberries.

Architectural Walking Tours: Newburyport’s Fashionable Old Houses - From the 18th and 19th centuries as found along High Street and the neighborhood near the Museum of Old Newbury. (Registration Required)

Artist Spotlight | George Darcy

Blueberry & Flower Fest - Calling all blueberry and flower lovers! Enjoy live music, hard cider, family-friendly activities, hayrides, blueberry goods, cut-your-own bouquets and pick-your-own blueberries.

Architectural Walking Tours: Newburyport’s Fashionable Old Houses - From the 18th and 19th centuries as found along High Street and the neighborhood near the Museum of Old Newbury. (Registration Required)

Architectural Walking Tours: Newburyport’s Fashionable Old Houses - From the 18th and 19th centuries as found along High Street and the neighborhood near the Museum of Old Newbury. (Registration Required)

Architectural Walking Tours: Newburyport’s Fashionable Old Houses - From the 18th and 19th centuries as found along High Street and the neighborhood near the Museum of Old Newbury. (Registration Required)

Architectural Walking Tours: Newburyport’s Fashionable Old Houses - From the 18th and 19th centuries as found along High Street and the neighborhood near the Museum of Old Newbury. (Registration Required) Copy

Full Moon Story Slam – Frenemies

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Make Your Own Fall Project Do-It-Yourself (DIY) with Jill Sczepanski and the HORT Program Planning Committee

Make Your Own Fall Project Do-It-Yourself (DIY) with Jill Sczepanski and the HORT Program Planning Committee

Gardens of the Hudson River Valley with Jana Milbocker

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