Current Events spotlights notable happenings around town in the coming week. To submit a listing, email Current Editor Leigh Blander at lblander@marbleheadnews.org.
’90s Karaoke Night
Friday, Jan. 30, 6-8 p.m.
Join Marblehead Charter for a ’90s-themed Karaoke Night. This is a free, all-ages community event. Sing your favorite ’90s hits, dress in your best throwback style, and enjoy a fun evening with friends and family. Food and sweet treats will be available for purchase. This night is part of MCCPS’ 30th anniversary celebration. RSVP at https://bit.ly/4qSa6mh.
March to Burial Hill
Saturday, Jan. 31, 5 p.m.
The members of Glover’s Regiment will commemorate the life of Gen. John Glover in their annual march to Burial Hill. Glover died on Jan. 30, 1797, and is entombed at Burial Hill. The commander of the regiment, Capt. Seamus Daly, will deliver an oration remembering Glover’s service to the country, state and town. Members of the regiment will then fire three musket volleys and will march back to the Old Town House. Members of the public and re-enactors are invited to join the regiment as they march under lantern light and drumbeat from the Old Town House on Washington Street to Glover’s tomb. While members of the regiment will be in 18th-century attire, members of the public are welcome to attend in 21st-century clothing and are encouraged to bring candle-lit lanterns.
Digital Disconnect
Sunday, Feb. 1, 2-4 p.m.
Are corporate monopolies turning the internet against democracy? Come see “Digital Disconnect,” a provocative film by the Media Education Foundation. “Digital Disconnect” explores how corporations like Comcast, Verizon, Facebook and Google have impacted the internet. A Q&A will follow the film. Free event, open to all, at UU Church of Marblehead, 28 Mugford St.
Art show at the Cloister Gallery
Feb. 1 through March 22
The Cloister Gallery at St. Andrew’s Church will host a show featuring Dale Partis Greene, opening with a reception on Sunday, Feb. 1, 11:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Dale is a local artist focused on traditional landscapes and abstract impressionism. She says, “I’ve worked in several mediums, always returning to oil because I love its consistency and flexibility.”
St. Andrew’s Church is located at 135 Lafayette St. The gallery hours are Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The gallery is handicapped accessible.
For more information, call 781-631-4951 or visit standrewsmhd.org/cloistergallery.html.
Beginners’ chess for teens and adults
Wednesday, Feb. 4, 7-8 p.m.
Teens and adults are invited to learn chess with Glenn Davidson. The class is hands-on and interactive, teaching the fundamentals of chess as a strategy game.
Davison has taught dozens of chess classes to beginners, and his students say that his seminars are interesting and fun for everyone. Registration is required at tinyurl.com/teen-adult-chess.
Music, dance, art and more
Saturday, Feb. 7 and Sunday, Feb. 8 at 3 p.m.
Presented by J2RC Dances, “Rigor & Risk” offers a winter afternoon salon experience featuring music, literature, art and dance in the style of French salons from the 17th and 18th centuries. Audience members will experience arts presentations, share ideas and engage in discussion with artists. The salon explores two challenging parallel aspects of the creative process: discipline and labor (rigor).
National Book Award winner Julia Glass will read from a novel in progress and share passages from other works. Pianist Eleanor Ruggiero Gilbert will play Bela Bartok’s demanding “Six Dances in Bulgarian Rhythm” while visual artist Rhonda Miller paints live.
The event is free, with a suggested $25 donation. Location is Walter Jacob Architects, 89 Front St. To register, visit j2rc.org.
