Current Events spotlights notable happenings around town in the coming week. To submit a listing, email info@marbleheadnews.org.
Live music with 5 X Fast
Thursday, April 23, 7 p.m.
Come rock out with local band 5X Fast, which performs a mix of indie, alternative and new wave covers. They’re playing at The Landing Restaurant.
Dan Dixey at Marblehead Museum
Thursday, April 23, 7 p.m.
Dan Dixey returns to the Marblehead Museum for the latest in his series of popular “Marblehead Images” lectures. The event will feature historic photographs of Marblehead in the 1800s and 1900s, including rarely seen shots Dixey discovered in the past year. Tickets are $16 for the public and $11 for museum members. More info and registration at marbleheadmuseum.org.
Town tree planting
Saturday, April 25, 8:30–11:00 a.m.
Be a part of Marblehead’s sixth annual tree planting. Join town Tree Warden Jon Fobert to plant 25 shade trees behind the Village School. If you can, bring your own work gloves, shovel, rake and/or clippers. All ages welcome. RSVP at sustainablemarblehead.org/event-details/6th-annual-town-tree-planting/form.
Accidentally on Purpose
Saturday, April 25, 7:30 p.m. (doors open 7 p.m.)
Experience a live improv comedy show at Marblehead Little Theatre, 12 School St. The troupe Accidentally on Purpose performs an interactive play where audience members can change the story live! Tickets are $25 at mltlive.com or at the door for $30.
‘Marblehead Morning’ documentary
Sunday, April 26, 12 p.m.
A premiere of the feature-length documentary about Marbleheaders Mason Daring and Jeanie Stahl, “Marblehead Morning,” will be held at the Battle Theatre in Cambridge as part of the Boston Independent Film Festival. The documentary follows singer/songwriters Daring and Stahl’s careers as a New England folk duo and as artists. The story is told through nine studio songs and features Marblehead’s Me & Thee Music. Tickets available at iffboston.org/events/marbleheadmorning50yearsinharmony/.
Mahjong play
Sunday, April 26, 1-3 p.m.
Love mahjong? Join this afternoon of open play at Lighthouse Fitness Studio on Front Street. Bring your own Mahjong League cards and $5. Not for beginners. Reservation required at harborfitnessstudio.punchpass.com/classes/19674789.
End your day with creativity
Sunday, April 26, 4-6 p.m.
Also at Lighthouse Fitness, come for an acrylic paint night led by Angela Dixey. There will be light appetizers, and you are welcome to BYOB. Register at harborfitnessstudio.punchpass.com/classes/19683494.
Open mic
Monday, April 27, 7-8:30 p.m.
Share your own writing at the Abbot Public Library open mic series. It’s recommended to prepare a piece that is five minutes or less. The host is poet Claire Keys, professor emerita at Salem State. Light refreshments will be served. Registration required at abbotlibrary.org.
