Don’t miss Marblehead’s best bets coming up
Current Events spotlights notable happenings around town in the coming week. To submit a listing, email Current Editor Leigh Blander at lblander@marbleheadnews.org
Jazz at the Arts: Debby Larkin & the Jeff Stout Quintet
Thursday, Feb. 19, 7 p.m.
The Marblehead Arts Association and Gene Arnould present a special performance by Debby Larkin & the Jeff Stout Quintet as a part of their Jazz at the Arts concert series. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Cash bar. Tickets: $35. Tickets at marbleheadarts.org.
Me&Thee Music
Friday, Feb. 20, 8 p.m.
Acclaimed Americana blues raconteur Ray Bonneville and award-winning singer songwriter Kevin Connolly will share the stage for a night of great music and compelling poetry reflecting hard living and deep feeling. Bonneville has received the International Folk Alliance Song of the Year Award, and Connolly has toured internationally while writing music for numerous major motion pictures and films. More info and tickets at meandtheemusic.org.
The Guy Ford Dance Party
Saturday, Feb. 21, 8 p.m.
Join The Guy Ford Band for a fun night of live music and dancing at The Beacon. 123 Pleasant St.
Violin, oboe and cello recital
Sunday, Feb. 22, 4:30 p.m.
St. Michael’s Episcopal Church will present a 30-minute concert with a trio of musicians prior to an Evensong, with music in the style of the monastery at Taize, France. Brief, repetitive chants intended to be sung by all will mark the beginning of the holy season of Lent. A free-will offering will be taken at the door. 26 Pleasant St. For more information about Taize,visit taize.fr/en/.
Writers and Readers Open Mic
Monday, Feb. 23, 7-8:30 p.m.
Abbot Library continues its Open Mic series, inviting the community to share writings. Whether you’re a seasoned writer or just starting out, you can prepare a short story or a nonfiction prose piece. This open mic event will be hosted by Claire Keyes, a poet and professor emerita at Salem State University. Register at tinyurl.com/Feb-2026-Open-Mic.
Hangout Hub: Labubus
Tuesday, Feb. 24, 330-4 p.m.
Join Kevin from The Power of Speech for an interest-based hangout and social group for kids ages 9-13.
The topic for this month will be: Labubus. Come hang out and talk about all things related to Labubus. Don’t have one? No worries! Bringing one is not needed to enjoy the group, but feel free to bring one if you want. Space is limited. Register at tinyurl.com/Labubus-Hub. Caregivers are welcome to stay and support/observe or drop off and browse the library during their child’s class.
Current Trivia Night
Tuesday, Feb. 24, 6 p.m.
Come join the Marblehead Current at The Landing Restaurant for a fun night of food, drinks and best of all trivia! We look forward to seeing you there. Teams of up to six people are welcome.
Paint for Peace
Saturday, Feb. 21, 12-2:30 p.m
In times of political division and injustice, artists have always responded in the best way they know how —through their art. Bold political art captures urgent issues on canvas and calls us to consider right versus wrong. It speaks the artist’s truth and invites the public to pause, reflect and take action. Come express yourself at this Paint for Peace event run by Peyton Pugmore. 83 Evans Road. Cost $65 (includes light instruction, art supplies and tea and snacks.) creativespiritma.com/event-details/paint-for-peace
