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.
Classic car show
Thursday, June 26, 5 p.m. to dusk
Drive up to the Marblehead VFW Classic Car Show. Open to all. 321 West Shore Drive.
Jazz at the Arts: Stan Strickland Quartet
Thursday, June 26, 7 p.m.
The Marblehead Arts Association and Gene Arnould present the Stan Strickland Quartet as a part of their Jazz at the Arts concert series. There is a cash bar. 8 Hooper St. Tickets are $35. marbleheadarts.org
Big band garden party
Saturday, June 28, 5-7 p.m.
Join Marblehead’s Matthew Arnold and his 17-piece big band, the New England Yankees, for a garden party at Star of the Sea garden. The concert, featuring vocalist Holly Cameron, will include big band tunes from the ’30s-’50s. The show is free and open to the public. There will be light bites and a cash bar. 85 Atlantic Ave.
The Guy Ford Band Bunker Party
Saturday, June 28, 7 p.m.
The Marblehead VFW welcomes The Guy Ford Band for live music in The Bunker. 321 West Shore Drive. Open to all.
Jazz in the Garden: Larkin Stout Quartet
Sunday, June 29, 2-4 p.m.
Enjoy the Larkin Stout Quartet, performing at 10 Central St. Music will be indoors unless it is warm enough in the garden. Donations of $20-$35 per person will be collected for the musicians. Reservations are required. Contact Margi at (781) 888-4312 or margiflint@mac.com.
NYT best-selling author at Abbot Library
Sunday, July 6, 4-6 p.m.
Mary Alice Monroe, the New York Times bestselling author, will speak at Abbot Library about her latest book, “Where the Rivers Merge” —a story of connection, resilience and the natural world. The first 30 guests to arrive will receive a free signed copy of the book. The event will also feature a silent auction of works by local artists Elaine Purdy, Ginny von Rueden, Caroline Wojtas, Acadia (Kay) Mezzofanti, Bob Hendricks and Steve McClure. Proceeds support the Abbot Public Library Foundation. Register at abbotlibrary.org.
