Current Events spotlights notable happenings around town in the coming week. To submit a listing, email info@marbleheadnews.org.
Student Spring Art Exhibit
Thursday, May 14, 4:30–7:00 p.m.
Explore an impressive range of student artwork at the annual Spring Art Exhibit by Veterans School and Marblehead High students at Abbot Hall. The opening reception is May 14. The exhibit will remain on view through May 27.
Celebrate the 250th with live music, dinner
Saturday, May 16, 6 p.m.
Celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary with live music by the Harmony Rocks band, hors d’oeuvres, a buffet dinner and a cash bar. The party is at the UU Church, 28 Mugford St. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $20.
100th anniversary with the Marblehead Garden Club
Saturday, May 16, 8:30-11 a.m.
The Marblehead Garden Club is turning 100 this year. Swing by their annual plant sale at the Jeremiah Lee Mansion. 161 Washington St.
‘Chasing the Print’ exhibit
Sunday, May 17, 11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Join the opening reception for the art show “Chasing the Print’’ at Cloister Gallery at St. Andrew’s Church.
Photographer Jeffrey R. Dykes shares his work exploring modern digital techniques and darkroom printing. The collection features imagery captured across New England’s backyard, including everything from changing landscapes to the industrial grit of yacht yards.135 Lafayette St.
Celebrate Earth Day with the Conservancy
Sunday, May 17, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Roll up your sleeves and help plant shrubs, trees, perennials and grasses for native pollinators during the Marblehead Conservancy’s annual Earth Day planting at the Leak Mills native wildflower meadow. Just show up, everything is provided.
Learn About ticks
Monday, May 18, 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Come chat with Jennifer Crystal, who was diagnosed with Lyme in her mid-20s. She will talk about her book, “One Tick Stopped the Clock.” Register online at abbotlibrary.org.
‘It is not scary to get older’
Tuesday, May 19, 7 p.m.
If you’re worried about getting older, join Nancy and Julianne, functional medicine nurse practitioners with a strong knowledge of menopause. Build a stronger future by attending at G’Lean Well-Being for $15. Call 781-775-4371 to be added to the list.
Underwater education
Wednesday, May 20, 7 – 8:30 p.m.
Sign up for a lecture with Alex Borreil, an educator at Salem Sound Coastwatch’s School to Sea Program. Get to know more about the ocean and how to protect our coastlines. You can attend in-person or on Zoom. abbotlibrary.org
The Landing with True North
Thursday, May 21, 7 p.m.
Start your weekend with True North playing at The Landing Restaurant on Front Street. True North, formed in 2020, plays classic rock around Boston.
