Current Events spotlights exciting happenings in the coming week. If you’d like to contribute a listing, please email Current editor Leigh Blander at lblander@marbleheadnews.org.
Spirit Night
Thursday, March 13, 6-8 p.m.
Escape the winter doldrums and warm up with Marblehead Museum’s second annual Spirit Night fundraiser, hosted this year at the Masonic Lodge, 62 Pleasant St.
Guests will enjoy a guided tasting of some of the world’s best scotch and whiskey, paired with heavy appetizers. Tickets are $85 for museum members and $95 for the public, and are available at marbleheadmuseum.org. All guests must be over the age of 21.
Live tribute to Old Blue Eyes
Saturday, March 15, 7:30 p.m.
Coming off the success of last year’s acclaimed concert, “Rhapsody at 100: The Experiment Continues,” crooner Matthew Arnold and his New England Yankees big band will present a retrospective of one of America’s most beloved singers.
Arnold will pay tribute to the legendary Frank Sinatra and the iconic Great American Songbook. Arnold will sing with his 17-member big band, along with special guests Johnny Ray, Holly Cameron and more. Star of the Sea Church, 85 Atlantic Ave. Tickets at https://loom.ly/YfdDzkY.
Need a laugh?
Friday-Saturday, March 13-14
Take a break from doom scrolling and enjoy Comedy Weekend, a collaboration by Marblehead Little Theatre and Silly Theater Productions.
First on Friday, Amy Tee headlines an evening of stand-up along with other comedians Matt McArthur, Dan Donahue and Mona Forgione.
On Saturday, comedy improv troupe Accidentally On Purpose presents an evening of improvisational comedy in the style of the long-running hit TV show “Whose Line is it, Anyway?”
Both shows start at 7 p.m. and are open to the public. The material for both shows is suitable for 18-plus. Tickets are $25 in advance at mltlive.org.
Organ concert
Sunday, March 16, 5 p.m.
St. Michael’s, 26 Pleasant St., presents the Composer’s Muse, an organ concert featuring Cathy Meyer, minister of music and organist at South Church in Andover. Meyer will perform works by contemporary and living composers as St. Michael’s celebrates its organ. There is a suggested price of $20 at the door. A reception will follow the concert.
Booster Bash
Saturday, March 15, 7 p.m.
The Marblehead All-Sports Boosters is hosting its fifth Booster Bash at the Masonic Temple, 62 Pleasant St. The Guy Percy Band will perform, and there will be hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar, raffle prizes and more. Tickets are $75 and available at marbleheadboosters.org.
Hayley Reardon back at Me&Thee
Saturday, March 21. 8 p.m.
Two of the Me&Thee’s favorite performers, Don White and Hayley Reardon, join forces for a special night commemorating the coffeehouse’s 55th anniversary.
Reardon, a Marblehead native, is a critically acclaimed folk-pop singer and songwriter. She first graced the Me&Thee stage when she was still in high school. White is an award-winning singer/songwriter, comedian, author and storyteller.
For more information and tickets, visit meandthee.org. 28 Mugford St.
