Current Events spotlights exciting happenings in the coming week. If you’d like to contribute a listing, please email the Current at info@marbleheadnews.org.
Find Your Climate Action with Vienna Teng
Friday, Sept. 18, 4-5 p.m
Ready to take action on climate change but aren’t sure where to start? Join Sustainable Marblehead for a workshop to discover climate actions that fit your life, interests and priorities. Singer-songwriter Vienna Teng hosts interactive climate action workshops while on tour to help fans connect their personal lives and priorities with meaningful environmental efforts. The event is at Me&Thee Music, 28 Mugford St.
Win-4-All Pickleball Tournament
Saturday, Sept. 19
Join TQM Wealth Partners and Marblehead Pickleball for their Win-4-All Pickleball Tournament at Veterans Middle School, 217 Pleasant St. Tournament play for all skill levels. $65 registration includes tournament shirt and swag, guaranteed 90 minutes of playtime in morning and afternoon sessions. Rain date is Sunday, Sept. 20. Money raised goes to Girls Inc. More info at marbleheadpickleball.org/leagues-events.
Land and Sea Cleanup
Saturday, Sept.19, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Come out with Sustainable Marblehead and SPUR to pick up litter at parks and beaches throughout Marblehead. They will clean the beaches at 11 a.m. and the parks at 2 p.m.
More info and registration at spur.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=107655.
MLT’s 70th Anniversary Gala
Saturday, Sept. 19, doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Celebrate the 70 years of memories and theatre magic with Marblehead Little Theatre.This fundraising event is filled with live performances, light food and refreshments, a raffle, and silent auction. Tickets are $70 for reserved table seating and $40 for general admission. Visit mltlive.org.
Jazz in the Garden: Cassandre McKinley Trio
Sunday, Sept. 20, 2-4 p.m.
Sit in the garden and enjoy live music with Cassandre McKinley, Joe Mulholland and Bruce Gertz. Reservations are encouraged to guarantee your spot. $20-$35 per person at 10 Central St. margiflintherbalist.com/jazz-in-the-garden
Make It and Take It: Stained Glass
Wednesday, Sept 23, 6-9 p.m.
Join renowned stained-glass artist Carol Cross and explore the basics of stained glass at Marblehead Arts Association. In this three-hour workshop, students will learn how to transfer a paper design onto glass, how to cut and foil the glass, solder and finish the pieces. Each student will make up to three pieces. No experience with stained glass necessary. All supplies and equipment provided at Marblehead Arts Association.
MAA members $40, non-members $50. 8 Hooper St. marbleheadarts.org.
Rough Medicine
Thursday, Sept. 24, 7 p.m.
The Marblehead Museum will host a lecture in its JOJ Frost Gallery titled “Rough Medicine: A Medical History of the Revolution.”
Dr. Raymond Sullivan, a member of the Glover’s Regiment reenactment group, will reveal the history of physicians and surgeons in the 18th century, and the most common disease and wounds of the ordinary foot soldier. Sullivan will also discuss the career of Glover’s Regiment’s own Revolution-era surgeon, Nathaniel Bond. Members of Glover’s Regiment will be present at the lecture in full period clothing.
Tickets are $10 for museum members and $15 for the public. Tickets are available at marbleheadmuseum.org or by calling the museum at 781-631-1768.
