Thursday, May 29
True North
7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Live music returns to The Landing Pub, 81 Front St., Marblehead. Come out for a fun night with True North.
Friday, May 30
Marblehead High School METCO 2025 Culture Feast
5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Marblehead High School Cafeteria. Enjoy food, dancing and performances. Admission is $8 for adults, $5 for students and free for children under 5. All proceeds benefit the Tyrone Bumpers Scholarship. This student-led event celebrates the collaborative benefits of METCO to both Boston and Marblehead residents. Previous events have included food trucks, live music, dance performances and poetry readings.
Cod & Whale First Look Party
5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Abbot Hall, 188 Washington St., Marblehead. See the newly created Festival Cods and Whales, each designed by a local artist, which are auctioned off to lucky bidders. Enjoy a first look at the 2025 collection before they take their places in shop windows across town. A cash bar with wine and beer will be available. RSVP recommended; space is limited.
Saturday, May 31
Marblehead Farmers’ Market
9 a.m. – noon
The 2025 season of the Marblehead Farmers’ Market kicks off. The market will run every Saturday through Nov. 22.
Wire Wrapped Rings Workshop
10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Eos Designs Studio. Discover the art of wire-wrapped jewelry in this hands-on class. Learn to weave, wrap and bind wire with beads to create one-of-a-kind rings. This class will guide you through 3-4 unique ring designs, depending on time. $38 plus materials. Open to teens and adults. No experience necessary.
Lois Lane & the Daily Planets
9 p.m.
Live music at The Beacon, 123 Pleasant St., Marblehead. Doors open at 4 p.m. for dinner, and the music starts at 9 p.m.
Sunday, June 1
Drop-In Life & Portrait Drawing Sessions
9 a.m. – noon
Marblehead Arts Association. Hone your drawing skills and meet new friends while the model poses for you to capture on paper. Artists using media other than pencil should bring a drop cloth. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Admission: $15 for members, $20 for nonmembers.
Pride Month Kick Off Party
noon – 3 p.m.
Shubie’s parking lot, Marblehead. A free event with food trucks, music, face painting, activities, games and more. Bring your friends, family, dogs, pride and most importantly, yourself!
Marblehead Loyalists and their Homes
1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
King Hooper Mansion Ballroom. Illustrated talk by social historian Judy Anderson on the Loyalist–Patriot divide in Marblehead during 1775, who the Loyalists were and what happened to them. No RSVP required. Free, with donations accepted.
Making Mala Beads of Intention
1 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Join a mindful and creative journey in this Mala-making workshop. Learn the traditional method of knotting a 108-bead Mala, creating a tassel and understanding the significance of the Guru bead. Choose from five thoughtfully curated Mala kits, each featuring gemstones selected for their energy properties. This practice becomes a moving meditation, helping you slow down, set intentions and infuse your creation with mindful energy. Leave with a beautiful, hand-crafted Mala. Register online.
Monday, June 3, and Monday, June 10
Online Workshop: Communicating Through the Use of Color
5 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Add color to your calligraphy projects using gouache for permanence and style. Learn to mix, match and find the right consistency for smooth pen flow. Hosted by The Abbey Studio. After registration, you will receive log-in information for the Zoom sessions. Register online.