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.
Devereux Beach Carnival
Thursday, May 8-Sunday, May 11
Join the annual Marblehead Carnival sponsored by the high school junior class at Devereux Beach. Each year, this carnival serves as a major fundraiser. Enjoy rides, games and food. More info and tickets at https://loom.ly/R4T8hFg.
Acappellooza XIX
Friday, May 9, 7 p.m.
Don’t miss the annual Marblehead High School Acappellooza concert at the Veterans School. This concert features MHS a cappella groups and special guests Voices of Steel (Wakefield High School) and NOTEorious (North Reading High School). Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for seniors and free for students.
AAPI Month craft fair
Saturday, May 10, 1-3 p.m.
The community is invited to an Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month craft fair at the Marblehead High School cafeteria. Kids can collect stamps at every craft station and then enter a raffle to win a gift card to local Asian restaurants in town. Some of the crafts include: paper lanterns, origami and henna. The event is sponsored by the Task Force Against Discrimination, National Art Honors Society and Marblehead schools.
Rummage sale
Saturday, May 10, 8-11:45 a.m.
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church invites the local community to its semi-annual rummage sale with high-quality items at affordable prices. At 1 p.m., there will be a special Stuff-a-Bag ($5) session. Drop-off of goods begins Saturday, May 3, until Wednesday, May 7. More info at standrewsmhd.org.
Baseball & softball parade
Saturday, May 10, 9 a.m.
Marblehead Youth Baseball and Softball host their annual parade and opening ceremonies. The parade will begin behind the Veterans School and proceed to Gatchells for opening ceremonies, first pitch and other festivities. Play ball!
Earth Day/Arbor Day celebration
Saturday, May 10, 9 a.m.-noon
The Marblehead Conservancy invites the community to participate in its annual Earth Day/Arbor Day celebration at Ware Pond. Come plant native flowers and shrubs to replace invasives. Scout troops will be there helping. Families are welcome. Gloves and tools will be provided, but wear sturdy shoes.
‘The Sleeping Beauty’
Saturday, May 10 and Sunday, May 11, 5 p.m.
Coastline Ballet Center brings to life “The Sleeping Beauty” in ballet with selections of music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky and choreography by Jessica Kreyer and Pavel Gurevich. The two performances are at Marblehead Little Theatre, 12 School St. More info and tickets at mltlive.org.
MHD Cruise-In
Tuesday, May 13, 6-8 p.m.
It’s that time of the year again! Warmer weather means the MHD Cruise Ins are back! Now held at Devereux Beach, this monthly cruise-in is the perfect place for car enthusiasts to come together and appreciate all makes and models of cars. All events are the second Tuesday of the month.
