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.
Company 2 Heroes 5K
Saturday, Sept. 13, 9 a.m.
The VFW, 321 West Shore Drive, is hosting its second Company 2 Heroes 5K walk/race/ruck to raise money for the nonprofit that provides free service dog training to veterans. Learn more at https://loom.ly/3xCqMW4. The VFW’s Bunker Bar will be rocking with the Guy Ford Band that night at 7 p.m.
Scogs Street Fest
Saturday, Sept. 13, 1-5 p.m.
The Jeff Scogland Memorial Fund, created in memory of a lifelong Marblehead resident and MHS graduate who passed away unexpectedly in 2022, will host the third annual Scogs Street Fest at Bent Water Brewing Co. in Lynn. The band 5X Fast will perform, as well as MHS a cappella groups Luminescence and Jewel Tones. There will be food trucks, free non-alcoholic beverages and light snacks. Tickets are $50 for adults and $15 for kids under 21. More info and tickets at https://loom.ly/qohGRg8.
Sidewalk Sales
Saturday, Sept. 13, all day
Shop local and save. Enjoy Marblehead Chamber’s Sidewalk Sales along Atlantic Avenue, Pleasant Street and in the Historic District.
Win 4 All pickleball tourney and fundraiser
Saturday, Sept. 13, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
TQM Wealth Partners and Marblehead Pickleball are teaming up for a tournament to benefit Girls Inc. of Boston and Lynn. Registration, which is $65 per person, includes a tournament shirt, swag and medal. Players are guaranteed 90 minutes of play time in morning and afternoon sessions. All skill levels are welcome. Register at marbleheadpickleball.org/leagues-events.
Latin Broadway concert–POSTPONED DUE TO ARTIST ILLNESS
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In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, this Latin Broadway concert features Latin musicians performing songs from “Evita,” “Man of La Mancha,” “The Capeman,” “The Addams Family,” “Coco,” “Encanto,” “In the Heights” and more. The performance is at Marblehead Little Theatre, 12 School St. It’s a fundraiser for the Immigrant Defenders Law Center, a social justice nonprofit law firm that defends immigrant communities. Admission is free, $20 donation recommended.
Brick Kitchen Gala
Saturday, Sept. 13, 5-8 p.m.
Be among the first to see the newly renovated and preserved 1768 Jeremiah Lee Brick Kitchen building, 157-161 Washington St. Spend the evening in the Lee Mansion, Brick Kitchen and gardens with friends and family. Enter the Lee Mansion in all its Georgian-era charm with the sounds of the 18th century, featuring local performing duo Arts’ Delight. Tour the newly renovated Brick Kitchen. Check out some of this summer’s archaeological discoveries with the archaeologists. And spend the evening enjoying delicious food and drink provided by Vinwood Catering, plus a special performance by the award-winning acapella group Pitch, Please! More info and tickets at marbleheadmuseum.org/gala/.
‘Tales From the Vienna Woods: Strauss at 200’
Sunday, Sept. 14, 2:30 p.m.
The Our Lady Star of the Sea Concert Series kicks off its 2025-2026 season with a salute to Vienna. Local tenor Matthew Arnold and the Star of the Sea Orchestra will celebrate the music of Johann Strauss II, the “waltz king.” This is a great opportunity to introduce kids to classical music, according to organizers. All ages are welcome, and admission is free. Star of the Sea is located at 85 Atlantic Ave.
Jazz at the Arts
Thursday, Sept. 18, 7 p.m.
The Marblehead Arts Association and Gene Arnould present Debby Larkin and the Jeff Stout Quintet as a part of a Jazz at the Arts concert series. Doors at 8 Hooper St. open at 6:30 p.m. There will be a cash bar. Tickets, $35, can be purchased at marbleheadarts.org or the Arnould Gallery, 111 Washington St. **
All aboard!
Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 20-21
The Hannah, the first of several schooners commissioned by Gen. George Washington, began its career as an armed cruiser in September 1775. To commemorate this important part of Marblehead’s history, the Fame — similar in size and appearance to the Hannah — will be docked at State Street Landing next weekend, 9-10:15 a.m. Visitors may board the ship and experience an 18th-century schooner. Crew and members of Glover’s Regiment will be on hand to tell the story of Hannah and answer questions.
