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.
Catch the sun: Teens DIY
Thursday, May 22, 3 p.m.
Sign up now to make a suncatcher with North Shore Glass School at the Abbot Library. Whether you’re a novice looking to explore a new creative avenue or an experienced artist honing your skills, North Shore Glass School’s dedicated instructors will help you not only learn the techniques but also gain a deep appreciation for the interplay of light, color and form that glass offers. Event space is limited and registration is required. Register at tinyurl.com/suncatchers-NSGS.
Meet the artists of the spring ‘Paint Out’
Friday, May 23, 5-7 p.m.
More than 20 of New England’s finest artists will be painting in the 2025 Spring “Paint Out” May 21-23. On Friday, people can view the completed works and meet the artists. The exhibit will remain through July 4. Location: Arnould Gallery, 111 Washington St.
Colonial Craft Fair
Saturday, May 24, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Marblehead Museum is bringing back the sights, sounds and smells of colonial New England at its second annual Colonial Craft Fair. Stroll through the gardens of the Jeremiah Lee Mansion and meet skilled artisans as they demonstrate crafts from a time gone by, including lacemaking, tinsmithing, shoemaking, barrel making and historical cooking.
Tickets are $10 per person or $20 per family for museum members, and $15 per person or $40 per family for the general public.
Summer kickoff
Saturday, May 24, 8:30 p.m.
Come rock out with the Guy Ford Band and a summer dance party. 123 Pleasant St.
Hangout Hub: Trains
Wednesday, May 28, 3-4:30 p.m.
All aboard for May’s Hangout Hub at Abbot Library for children ages 6-10. Join an occupational therapist from The Power of Speech for an interest-based hangout and playgroup. The topic for this month will be: trains!
This is a chance to meet, play and hang out with others who share similar interests, developing friendship skills and giving them opportunities to share something they love to do. Each class will offer accommodations that support all learning and interaction styles.
Space is limited to eight children, and registration is required. Register at tinyurl.com/Trains-Hangout. Caregivers are welcome to stay and observe or drop-off and browse the library during their child’s class.
Women’s History Walking Tour
Thursday, May 29, 7 p.m.
The Marblehead Museum’s Women’s History Walking Tour returns with some brand new sites and stories. Join Jarrett Zeman for an hour-long tour of downtown Marblehead focused on trailblazing women from the 1860s to the 1920s.
You’ll discover the stories of courageous women who helped end slavery, fought for women’s rights, saw the world on their bicycles and made a few movies along the way. Tickets are $15. https://loom.ly/pqy9xJM.
Culture Feast
Friday, May 30, 5-8 p.m.
The community is welcome to this year’s Culture Feast at Marblehead High School, sponsored by METCO. There will be music, performances and Haitian, Mexican and southern soul food. Food trucks from Jamaica Mi Hungry and Cookie Monstah will also be there. 2 Pleasant St.
