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
Marblehead Wellness Day
Saturday, Feb. 28, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Marblehead’s annual Wellness Day returns to the Marblehead Community Center, bringing together dozens of local health, fitness and community organizations under one roof.
Organized by Tom McMahon and the Marblehead Board of Health, the free event is designed to connect residents with wellness resources already available in town. Several local businesses will raffle memberships, classes, sporting event tickets and more.
Stitching at the Movies
Sunday, March 1, 10 a.m.
New England Needlepoint hosts a morning of crafting on the big screen. Bring needlepoint, knitting, crocheting, embroidery or any portable craft project to work on during the movie. The lights will remain on, though attendees may bring a portable light for added comfort.
Tickets are $25 and include admission, popcorn and bottled water. The featured film is “The Devil Wears Prada” at Warwick Cinema, 123 Pleasant St. Tickets are available at newenglandneedlepoint.com/products/stitching-at-the-movies.
MAA new exhibits
Feb. 28-April 11
The Marblehead Arts Association will debut several new exhibits featuring photography, painting, student work and more. An opening reception is scheduled for Sunday, March 1, from 2-4 p.m. 8 Hooper St.
Visit marbleheadarts.org for details.
A Legacy to Celebrate: A Night to Remember Ed Bell
Thursday, March 5, 6-8 p.m.
Friends and colleagues of Ed Bell will gather at the Boston Yacht Club to honor his legacy.
Co-hosted by award-winning journalist, TV host and spokesperson Susan Wornick and Bell’s daughter, Andrea Bell Bergeron, the evening will include community recognition awards reflecting Bell’s values. A tribute video produced by James Maroney and live and silent auctions conducted by Gene Arnould are also planned.
Tickets are $50 and include light refreshments; a cash bar will be available. Proceeds will benefit the Marblehead Current’s newsroom. Bell often said the Current would be his legacy.
Tickets are available at MarbleheadCurrent.org.
‘A Few Good Men’
March 6-15
“It’s a classic line — ‘You can’t handle the truth!’”
See “A Few Good Men” live at Marblehead Little Theatre. Aaron Sorkin’s courtroom drama about military justice and high-level conspiracy became a cultural touchstone on screen and now takes the stage locally.
Tickets range from $25-$32. Visit mltlive.com.
Fish Tales
Saturday, March 28, 7 p.m.
Tickets are now available for this evening of local storytelling and live music, hosted by news anchor Kim Carrigan and featuring the band Boston’s Fran Sheehan.
Centered on the theme “A Fish Out of Water,” the event highlights personal stories of transformation and resilience from members of the Swampscott community.
The fundraiser supports Swampscott’s nonprofit newspaper, The Swampscott Tides, and will be held at Swampscott High School. For tickets and more information, visit SwampscottTides.org.
