Current Events spotlights notable happenings around town in the coming week. To submit a listing, email info@marbleheadnews.org.
Marblehead REV250 walking tour
Thursday, June 11, 5 p.m.
This walking tour with By Lantern Tours explores how Marblehead’s fishermen, mariners and merchants became indispensable to American independence. Walk the harbor streets where citizen-soldiers stepped forward when the outcome was uncertain and the risk was real. Discover how Col. John Glover’s Marblehead regiment executed critical evacuations and crossings that helped save Washington’s army, and how this working seaport town supported the Revolution financially and at sea. Created for the 250th anniversary era, this tour reveals why historians still credit Marblehead with helping change the course of the war. The tour meets at Crocker Park and lasts 90 minutes. Register at bylanterntours.com.
DIY Fidgets Hangout
Friday, June 12, 3-3:30 p.m.
Kids between ages 9-13 are welcome to join the DIY Fidgets Hangout with Kevin from The Power of Speech at Abbot Public Library. Make new friends who share a love for fidgets. Spots are limited and a registration is required. For more info, visit the powerofpseech.us.
Summer kick-off at The Yoga Loft
Saturday, June 13, 8-11:30 a.m.
Kick off summer by joining The Yoga Loft at their open house! Try free yoga classes, complimentary coffee and tea and enter a raffle for a $100 gift card. Guests can enjoy oracle card & psychic readings with Gurdeep Bhogal 8:30-10 a.m., and auricular acupuncture with Holly Shuman 9-11 a.m.
America’s 250th Year Celebration
Saturday, June 13, 4 p.m.
Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary at the VFW. Enjoy food, community and music with the Glass Harbor Band and Shanty Boys Band. 321 West Shore Drive
Second annual Pup Party
Saturday, June 13, 9-11 a.m.
Bring your dog to a festive morning hosted by the Marblehead Festival of Arts. There will be dog-friendly activities, pet vendors and a pup costume contest. The event, happening at Reynolds Park, is free for humans, but each dog needs a ticket for $20. Tickets can be booked at marbleheadfestival.com
Poets Meetup at MAA
Sunday, June 14, 3:30-5 p.m.
Experience the Marblehead Poets Group, where writers in any genre meet once per month at the MAA on Sundays to explore writing techniques, share work and critical feedback. Attendees are encouraged to bring copies of works in progress to discuss with the group. 8 Lee St.
Marblehead celebrates pride
Sunday, June 14, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Celebrate Pride Month with your friends and neighbors by joining two events. At 11 a.m., the Marblehead Pride Committee will raise the pride flag outside Abbot Hall, 188 Washington St.
Then, 12-3 p.m., swing by Shubie’s for a community party. It’s open to all and free to attend. There will be food trucks, music, games, face painting and more.
Making Movement at Abbot Library
Tuesday, June 16, 3-4 p.m.
Teens are welcome to join the Powering Flight workshop where you’ll explore how electricity can power motion by building simple circuits with Snap Circuits. The goal is to get a small fan to spin or a paper airplane to take flight. Spots are limited for ages 13-19. Register at abbotlibrary.org.
