Current Events spotlights notable happenings around town in the coming week. To submit a listing, email Current Editor Leigh Blander at lblander@marbleheadnews.org
Current Trivia Night
Wednesday, March 25, 6 p.m.
After the blizzard postponed its February event, the Current will host its annual Trivia Night at The Landing Restaurant. Come test your knowledge with Trivia Master (and Current consulting editor) Kris Olson. Tickets are $35. Go to MarbleheadCurrent.org.
‘James’ community conversation
Wednesday, March 25, 7 p.m.
The Marblehead Task Force Against Discrimination is sponsoring a “community conversation on story, voice and perspective” using Percival Everett’s novel, “James.” The decorated novel (2025 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, National Book Award for Fiction, 2024 Kirkus Prize) is a retelling of Mark Twain’s “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” but from the perspective of the fugitive slave Jim. Free, open to the public.
Suffrage on Stage: An evening with performer Ari Conte
Friday, March 27, 7 p.m.
Join the Marblehead Museum and Marblehead Little Theatre for a Women’s History Month program celebrating “Suffs,” the Tony-winning musical about the women’s suffrage movement. This program is free, with a $20 suggested donation is encouraged at the door.
Abbot Library book sale
Saturday, March 28, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Spring into a new book with the Friends of Abbot Public Library’s spring book sale. Find your next great read (which you won’t have to return!) while supporting the library. Proceeds from the book sale will go towards Abbot Public Library’s programs and services, including museum passes, the Library of Things and more.
Lenten choral concert at Old North
Sunday, March 29, 7:30 p.m.
Members of the Old North Church Senior Choir, soloists, singers from the Old North Festival Chorus and the Old North Festival Orchestra will present a 60-minute concert in the sanctuary at Old North. Featured soloists will include sopranos Anne Burgett and Holly Cameron. The choral centerpiece of the Lenten concert will be John Rutter’s stunningly beautiful “Requiem.” Excerpts from Pergolesi’s sublime “Stabat Mater,” the fifth movement from the Brahms “Requiem” and seasonal hymns will also be performed.
The musicians will be led by Maria van Kalken, who is celebrating her 37th season as director of the Festival Chorus. The concert is free and open to the public, though a free-will offering will be gratefully accepted.
‘Goddess’ book reading
Monday, March 30, 7 p.m.
Join author and Marblehead native Emily Marcus Gong to discuss her debut novel, “Goddess,” at Abbot Library. The novel uses mythology to reframe women’s modern experiences. The Current interviewed Gong earlier this year about her debut novel. Read that interview at marbleheadcurrent.org/?s=gong.
Bunnies on Beach Bluff
Saturday, April 4, 10-11:30 a.m.
Join Clifton Improvement Association in Beach Bluff Park for its inaugural Easter egg and matzo hunt. There will be a variety of family-friendly activities, including an Easter egg and matzah hunt throughout the park (bring your own basket). Kids can pet live bunnies from Felix’s Family Farm in Ipswich and meet the Easter Bunny and grab a photo with beautiful Preston Beach in the backdrop. $25 donation per family. Your ticket supports Clifton Improvement Association’s conservation and maintenance efforts for Beach Bluff Park and Preston Beach access. Register at https://loom.ly/3-xQF1Q.
