Current Events spotlights exciting happenings in Marblehead. To submit a listing, email info@marbleheadnews.org.
‘The Age of Beauty: Navigating Media, Pop Culture and the Cosmetics Industry’
Wednesday, Nov. 19, 7 p.m.
Marblehead Girl Scouts Troop 82192 will host a free discussion at Abbot Public Library about how media and pop culture shape the cosmetics industry and beauty habits. Aimed at youth ages 8–14, the program teaches participants to make informed choices about personal care products.
Attendees will explore age-appropriate skincare routines, identify potentially harmful ingredients, and create simple DIY beauty products, including a matcha face mask and a coconut lip scrub. No registration required.
Jazz at the Arts: Cassandre McKinley
Thursday, Nov. 20, 7–10:30 p.m.
The Marblehead Arts Association and Gene Arnould present Cassandre McKinley as part of the Jazz at the Arts series. Doors at 8 Hooper St. open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $35. A cash bar will be available. Tickets may be purchased online or in advance at the Marblehead Arts Association or Arnould Gallery.
Music with Dara at Abbot Public Library
Friday, Nov. 21, 10:30 a.m.
Bring little ones to an interactive morning of music at the Abbot Library. Dara leads children through classic songs, new tunes, finger plays, props, rhythmic activities, instrument play and movement. She also introduces basic music concepts like pitch, rhythm, beat, tempo, and dynamics.
Designed for ages 2–5, though siblings of other ages are welcome. Online registration required at tinyurl.com/Nov-2025-Dara.
Harbor Holidays at the Boston Yacht Club
Friday Nov. 21, 6-9 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 22, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Celebrating 17 years, Harbor Holidays returns to the Boston Yacht Club for this pre-Thanksgiving shopping tradition. Free and open to the public on both days, the show features work by a group of local and regional artists and craftspeople. Mediums include painting, jewelry, ceramics, hand-made clothing, photography, woodworking, soy candles and craft sweets. As part of the event’s tradition of supporting charitable giving, Making Ends Meet will be raffling a gift basket and SPUR will kick off its annual Christmas Cheer Drive.
The B.Y.C. is located at 1 Front St.. For more info visit the harborholidaysBYC.com.
Fine Art Floral Design: Mimosas and Merriment
Saturday, Nov. 22, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
Join award-winning florist Meghan Perlow at 8 Hooper St. for a festive floral workshop. Participants will design their own wreaths while sipping mimosas, then team up for a guided garland installation at the historic Hooper Mansion.
All materials, tools, and seasonal decor are provided; participants may bring additional accents. Tickets: $90 for MAA members, $105 for non-members. More info at marbleheadarts.org/calendar.
Community STEM Day at Epstein Hillel School
Sunday, Nov. 23, 2–3:30 p.m.
Epstein Hillel School, 6 Community Road, invites the community to a free STEM event. PreK through fifth-grade students can explore hands-on activities and challenges this year themed around outer space. Details at epsteinhillel.org.
Virtual Book Discussion: ‘The Gilded Age Christmas Cookbook’
Monday, Nov. 24, 7 p.m.
Abbot Public Library, in partnership with Ashland Public Library, hosts author Becky Libourel Diamond to discuss “The Gilded Age Christmas Cookbook: Cookies and Treats from America’s Golden Era.”
The free program is via Zoom; registration is required at tinyurl.com/Gilded-Age-Cookbook. Registrants will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom link. The session will be recorded and shared with all participants.
Gerry 5 Music and Giving with the Guy Ford Band
Saturday, Nov. 29, 7–10 p.m.
Support the Marblehead Food Pantry at the Gerry 5 V.F.A. with an evening of live music, a gift basket raffle, and a food drive. Tickets are $15, and attendees are encouraged to bring non-perishable food donations.
