Current Events spotlights notable happenings around town in the coming week. To submit a listing, email info@marbleheadnews.org.
Concert in honor of Bob Franke’s life, music
Friday, April 3, 8 p.m.
A cherished Marblehead tradition will take on added significance this year as St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church hosts a special Good Friday performance in memory of acclaimed folk singer and songwriter Bob Franke.
Franke died Oct. 16, 2025, after being struck by a motorcycle in Antigua, Guatemala, where he and his wife had retired just weeks earlier. He was 78.
Now, musicians who worked closely with Franke over the decades will reunite to perform “Meditations on the Passion,” a work that has resonated with audiences for more than 40 years.
Admission is free, but a suggested donation of $10 is appreciated. Questions? Contact St. Andrew’s church at 781-631-4951.
Easter egg & matzo hunt
Saturday, April 4, 10-11:30 a.m.
Celebrate the season with an egg and matzo hunt at Beach Bluff Park on Preston Beach. Families and friends can participate in a festive morning and meet live bunnies from Felix’s Family Farm. Remember to bring your basket. Registration is required at https://docs.google.com. The fee is $35. If you have questions, call 617-953-5780.
Rotary Club Easter egg hunt
Sunday, April 5, 1:30 p.m.
Come join the Marblehead Rotary Club’s annual Easter egg hunt at Seaside Park. There will be 10,000 chocolate eggs, but they go quickly so arrive right at 1:30 p.m.
Powering Flight: Build circuits to make things fly
Tuesday, April 7, 4-5 p.m.
Explore how electricity can power motion by building simple circuits with Snap Circuits. By connecting electrical components, participants will create a spinning device that can launch a small fan into the air or propel a paper airplane. The Snap Circuits sets are used during the program so participants can experiment with different setups and see how small changes affect whether the circuit works. Abbot Library. Space is limited to 10 participants ages 8-12. Register at abbotlibrary.org/events.
Pop-up Shops
Thursday & Friday, April 9-10, 6-10 p.m.
Participate in a wonderful shopping experience at The Pop-Up Shops with 20+ New England-based vendors and artists. Stroll by a selection of clothing, jewelry, accessories, art work and much more. The event takes place at the Boston Yacht Club and to attend, tickets can be booked online at mhdpopupshops.com for $30. All proceeds benefit Friends of Marblehead Public Schools. Follow @mhdpopupshops for updates on Instagram.
Eric Andersen Live at Me&Thee
Friday, April 10, 8 p.m.
The ballad singer and songwriter Eric Andersen, who has gigs around the world and collaborated with artists such as the Grateful Dead and Janis Joplin, is coming back to perform with Steve Addabbo at the Me&Thee. Addabbo is a rock record producer/songwriter from New York.
Tickets can be booked online at meandthee.org for $35 for general admission and for college students $10 with a valid ID.
