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.
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.
Cods & Whales
Friday, May 30, 5-7 p.m.
Join the Marblehead Festival of Arts for the premiere of its Cod & Whales auction. The event is at Abbot Hall. There will be a cash bar with wine and beer.
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Live music
Saturday, May 31, 7 p.m.
Head out to the VFW, 321 West Shore Drive, for some live music with Rick Broughton and Brian Ware.
Pride Month kick-off party
Sunday, June 1, 12-3 p.m.
Kick off Pride Month at Shubie’s, 16 Atlantic Ave. Enjoy food trucks, music, face painting, games and other activities. Bring your friends, your family, your dogs and your pride. Free and open to all.
Music of early America
Sunday, June 1, 4 p.m.
Experience a musical journey through early America with the Seven Times Salt ensemble presenting “From Plimoth to Yorktown: Music of Early America” at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 135 Lafayette St.
The event welcomes all with a $20 suggested donation at the door, with no reservations needed.
Outdoor movie night
Thursday, June 5, 8 p.m.
Kick off the World Ocean Day festivities with an outdoor movie night outside at the Jeremiah Lee Mansion, 161 Washington St. The film, “Around Alone,” showcases Dodge Morgan’s solo journey around the world on the American Promise. Attendees are encouraged to bring beach chairs and blankets.
Age Well: The Realities of Relocating for Retirement
Thursday, June 5, 2-3 p.m.
Come to Abbot Library, 235 Pleasant St., for an online lecture and Q&A to learn about key factors to consider when weighing a move in retirement. Whether motivated by finances, climate or proximity to family, many retirees struggle with weighing the pros and cons of a move. As part of our “Age Well” series, join Catherine Frank, director of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at University of North Carolina Asheville, for a lecture exploring the key factors that shape this important decision. Registration required at tinyurl.com/Road-Scholar-Age-Well.
