Current Events spotlights exciting happenings in the coming days. If you’d like to contribute a listing, please email Current Editor Leigh Blander at lblander@marbleheadnews.org.
Community menorah lighting
Thursday, Dec. 7, 5 p.m.
Join a community menorah lighting on the first night of Hanukkah outside National Grand Bank, 91 Pleasant St. There will be songs, blessings and Hanukkah treats.
Holiday book sale
Thursday, Dec. 7, through Saturday, Dec. 9
Treat yourself or shop for others at the Friends of Abbot Public Library holiday book sale. Everything will be discounted at the Sail Away Book Shop. Hardcovers will be $2 and paperbacks $1. 3 Brook Rd. Hours and more at abbotlibrary.org/.
Santa PJ story time
Friday, Dec. 8, 4:30 p.m.
Bring the kids down to Mud Puddle Toys, 1 Pleasant St., for stories with Santa Claus.
Tip-off Night
Friday, Dec. 8, 7-9:15 p.m.
The Friends of Marblehead Basketball will host Tip-off Night featuring the Harlem Wizards to celebrate the start of the hoops season. Proceeds from the event will fund girls and boys basketball program needs, including new equipment and student scholarships. Info and tickets at https://loom.ly/2RAycb0.
Holiday Pops
Saturday, Dec. 9, 7 p.m.
The Rotary Club of Marblehead Harbor is hosting its annual Holiday Pops Concert. Maestro Dirk Hillyer and The Hillyer Festival Orchestra will return to Abbot Hall. Marblehead native Eliza Howells is the featured soloist. Tickets and info at https://loom.ly/WuxDPyw.
‘A Christmas Carol‘
Friday, Dec. 8, and Saturday, Dec. 9, at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 10 at 3 p.m.
Enjoy the fourth annual theatrical reading of Charles Dickens’ classic story about the power of love and generosity, “A Christmas Carol.” Performed by a small ensemble of actors, “A Christmas Carol” will come to life throughout the Jeremiah Lee Mansion, 161 Washington St., with period costumes, props, caroling and more. Guests will be treated to complimentary treats and beverages, and one lucky audience member will be chosen to perform the beloved role of Tiny Tim. Info and tickets at creativespiritma.com/christmas-carol.
ME&Thee: Mason Daring & Jeanie Stahl
Friday, Dec. 8, 8 p.m.
Me&Thee Music, 28 Mugford St., concludes the first half of its 2023–2024 season with a special concert by Marblehead favorites Mason Daring & Jeanie Stahl, celebrating their 50 years of singing and collaboration. Daring and Stahl have appeared many times over the years at the Me&Thee. More info and tickets at meandthee.org.
