Please join us Friday, September 5, from 6 to 8 pm, for the 2025 season’s final  Music on Meetinghouse Green concert at  the Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church, at the corner of Middle and Church Streets, Gloucester, as we go out with a bang with the Cape Ann Big Band. This diverse 17-piece big band entertains and delights audiences with danceable music infused with jazz, swing, New Orleans street bands, soul, and rock n’ roll that will take you back in time. 

Food service for this event will be Meat & Sweet serving savory meat dishes and baked goods. 

Our free summer concerts support partner local nonprofit organizations. This week, the  Gloucester Meetinghouse Foundation itself will benefit from the free-will donations that support these partners, helping support preservation of this architectural and historic landmark. The evening also will include a 50/50 raffle as the Foundation celebrates the 10th anniversary of Music on Meetinghouse Green. Along with the nine-concert summer outdoor music series, The Meetinghouse year-around hosts public symposiums on contemporary concerns and offers a variety of concerts and other public programs. Information is on GMF’s website at www.gloucestermeetinghouse.org.

Please note that all events are rain or shine, with concerts being moved into the social hall if there is inclement weather!

As part of Gloucester’s Stand Up for Art & Science Initiative, GMGI is excited to host an Open House & Art Unveiling at our research institute on the harbor!

Join us on Tuesday, September 16th, from 5p – 7p to explore our waterfront campus, chat with GMGI scientists about their research, and learn more about their groundbreaking work at the intersection of science and the sea.

This special evening will also feature the unveiling of a temporary sea urchin sculpture by local artist Rebecca Nagle and assisted by Sinikka Nogelo, who will speak about their artistic vision and process.

Guests are invited to join us for light refreshments and experience how art and science come together at GMGI.

Click here to register for this free event!

Two Music Legends. One String Quartet. A One-of-a-Kind Venue.

Ever imagined hearing the music of global legends performed by an award-winning string quartet inside our Great Hall with soaring ceilings, stone walls, and immersively epic acoustics? Join Boston’s beloved Rasa String Quartet as they reimagine the biggest hits of Taylor Swift & Queen!
Two unforgettable, 60-minute performances,  ticketed separately.

Join us this Sunday, August 24th:

Doors: 5:30 pm | 6:00 pm – RASA PLAYS TAYLOR SWIFT
Swifties:
Get swept away by virtuosic, genre-defying string renditions of her biggest hits—from nostalgic anthems like Love Story and You Belong With Me to chart-toppers like Cruel Summer and I Can Do It With a Broken Heart.

Doors: 7:30 pm | 8:00 pm – RASA PLAYS QUEEN
Queen Diehards: Feel the thrill of lush, heart-pounding arrangements of Queen’s greatest hits, including Bohemian Rhapsody, Don’t Stop Me Now, and more!

Let’s celebrate another successful season growing food in our community! Join us at Oak to Ember in downtown Gloucester for a farm-fresh dinner, libations, and fun. We’ll be sharing stories of impact to highlight all we’ve achieved together, with a live fund-a-need auction where you can help power our work into 2026 and beyond.

Proceeds from this fun (and delicious!) evening support Backyard Growers’ school and community programs. Backyard Growers has been connecting people and communities with the resources, knowledge, and space they need to grow their own food for 15 years, most recently with the launch of the Backyard Growcery, a new farmers market in downtown Gloucester.

THANK YOU for making an impact. Our work is your work and we couldn’t do it without you.

The Gloucester Rotary will hold its annual Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser on Saturday, August 16, 2025, 7:30 am to 11:00 am in Stage Fort Park, located on Hough Avenue in Gloucester, MA.  This popular event takes place concurrently with the Gloucester Waterfront Festival, which is sponsored by the Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce and is held in Stage Fort Park on Saturday-Sunday, August 16-17.

A special free parking area is available for Pancake Breakfast attendees.

Tickets will be available on the morning of the breakfast.   

Proceeds from the Pancake Breakfast will benefit local and international projects of the Gloucester Rotary.

World-Class Recognition in Your Own Backyard – Have you visited lately?

Earlier this month, Hammond Castle Museum was honored with three BONS Reader’s Choice awards, including Reader’s Choice for Best Museum. And just last week, we were named among the top 10 percent of attractions worldwide by TripAdvisor, based entirely on guest reviews.

Our August special events lineup includes something for everyone and as always, we’re open daily from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM (last entrance at 2:45 PM).

And don’t forget about Gloucester Gratis Days, our free admission program for Gloucester residents. It’s our way of giving back to the community that has supported us for nearly a century, and it makes visiting the Museum easier than ever.

Have you explored our new website yet or dropped by to see what’s happening in your own backyard? There’s real momentum at the Museum right now. Whether it’s your first time visiting or your first time in years, we invite you to take a look at all the exciting programs underway.

Please join us on Friday, August 29th at 6pm on the stage overlooking Meetinghouse Green in front of the Unitarian Universalist Church, Gloucester, for Jim ‘n’ Tonic, a loud and wildly eclectic five piece band featuring a saxophonist and upright bass player. They are a cool and beloved group on Cape Ann and beyond who love to have a great time interacting with their audience as they crank out some great tunes!

Our non-profit receiving free-will donations for the evening will be HAWC, Healing Abuse/Working for Change, which provides an essential lifeline of safety and support to women and children at risk from domestic abuse, related injustice and economic peril.  Please consider giving generously when the donation box goes around! Meat & Sweet will be the food service for the evening serving up delicious and savory smoked meats and baked goods for all to enjoy!

Music on Meetinghouse Green presents ‘What Time is it, Mr. Fox?’ at 6:00pm on Friday, August 22nd performing on the stage overlooking Meetinghouse Green in front of the UU Church.  Well known in Boston’s underground cabaret scene, ‘What Time Is It Mr. Fox?’ has earned a loyal following with frequent performances in New York City and tours across the United States. Their original songs feature rich lyrical imagery that explore love, spirituality, sexuality, and identity, and their performances are infused with energy, honesty, and emotional authenticity.

Their unique brand of music and performance art has been adopted by popular singers, filmmakers, and repertory theaters. Band members include: Brian King, voice, piano, and acoustic guitar; Nathan Cohen, violin, trumpet, voice; Dennis Monagle, drums; Renee Dupuis, voice, keys, and melodica; and Joe Cardoza, upright bass.

Your free-will donations will benefit Action, Inc. Action, Inc. is a safety net for our community, offering a broad range of supportive services, including: fuel assistance and energy efficiency programs, case management, housing assistance and homelessness prevention, job training and education, and affordable housing. They are always ready to provide support when people need it most.  Please bring extra cash for when the buckets are passed around!  Crepes du Jour will be the food service for the evening serving up delicious sweet and savory crepes for all to enjoy!

On August 15, Hye Fusion will return to perform on the stage overlooking Meetinghouse Green in front of the UU Church.  Hye Fusion is a trio of classically trained musicians blending Western jazz favorites with the irresistible rhythms and melodies of their Middle Eastern backgrounds for a thrilling evening of East-meets-West fusion. Get ready for an unforgettable evening as these three virtuoso musicians take you on a unique musical journey that will get you up and line-dancing in a flash!

This evenings non-profit will be the Grace Center. The Grace Center offers essential services to those in need of a safe environment providing meals, case management, and referrals to partner agencies for behavioral health services, substance abuse treatment, medical care, job training, and housing. Founded on principles of acceptance, hospitality, and opportunity, it serves as a day resource center that connects individuals to the support they need to thrive in the community.  Crepes Du Jour will be our food vendor for the evening offering delicious sweet and savory crepes! Don’t forget to bring your folding chair to enjoy the music from the green!