Fantastic Summer In Newburyport!!!

what to do  events & shows

4th of July Spectacular at Salisbury Beach
Saturday & Sunday, July 3 & 4

Celebrate the 4th of July on Salisbury Beach with fun for families day and night! Tour amazing giant "Treasure Island" themed sand sculptures - purchase a map, go on a treasure hunt and win a prize! Meet marine creatures in the Blue Ocean Society's Sea Life Discovery Center's new touch tank! On Saturday evening at 7:30pm, bring a chair or blanket and enjoy a free live concert with Sugarfoot & the Brass Kickin' Horns on the beachfront stage followed by spectacular holiday fireworks over the ocean. On Sunday, July 4th, there's more sand castles and fun, plus an old fashioned Bonfire on the Beach at 8:30pm! A full schedule of activities can be found on the website below.

Salisbury Beach Center
  978-462-7274  978-462-7274    978-462-7274  978-462-7274     www.beachfests.org

Riverfront Music Festival
Saturday, July 10
Waterfront Park, Newburyport

Brought to you by The Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce and 92.5 The River. This amazing outdoor concert is held each year on Newburyport's beautiful waterfront and features performances by national recording artists. This our largest outdoor concert of the year!

The line-up of performers: The Lemonheads, Stephen Kellogg & The Sixers, Sarah Harmer, and The Candles. Click here for more info.

Annual Greek Food Festival
Friday - Sunday, July 23-25

Join the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church at its annual Greek Food Festival! Hours are Friday, 11am-9pm; Saturday 11am-9pm and Sunday 11am-3pm. The event is indoors, air conditioned, and held rain or shine. Homemade Greek entrees such as gyros, lamb shanks, moussaka, chicken and lamb kabobs, keftethes (meatballs), spinach pie, pastichio, Greek salad, plaki (fish), Greek pastries and more will be served. Free admission!

Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church
7 Harris Street, Newburyport
  978-499-0048  978-499-0048    978-499-0048  978-499-0048     www.annunciationgoc.com

Old Fashioned Sidewalk Sales
Thursday - Saturday, July 29-31

Enjoy old fashioned, outdoor shopping throughout downtown Newburyport, The Tannery, and Port Plaza. A great opportunity to support our unique local merchants and shop for some great deals. Come on down!! Click here for more info.

Yankee Homecoming
Sunday, July 25 - Sunday, August 1

The 53rd year of a great Newburyport Tradition! Come and enjoy this week-long celebrating featuring events such as: free waterfront concerts, downtown entertainment, craft fair, kid's talent show, Family Day at Maudlsay, The Brewfest, Old Fashioned Sunday, Fireworks and the YH parade!

For more info, visit: 
www.yankeehomecoming.com

Waterfront Movie Series
Wednesdays, August 4, 11 & 18
(raindate: August 25)

What could be better than watching a movie OUTSIDE on Waterfront Park on a warm summer night? Bring your picnic dinner and then enjoy the movie at sunset. A FREE community event series brought to you by the Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce & Industry.

Click here for movie schedule!

Lead Sponsor:

Family Hour in the Open
Third Saturday of each month through September
11:00 AM

Bring the kids, the dog, and the picnic blanket out to beautiful Maudslay State Park as Theater in the Open hosts an hour of family entertainment! On the third Saturday of each month we will be joined by many of our good friends in the community to present story-telling, song, dance, fairytale-theater and a fun group activity, all right here in the park and all entirely free! Come make a friend, sing a song, take in some sun and get to know your park better. For more information or to get involved please call   978-465-2572  978-465-2572    978-465-2572  978-465-2572 .  FREE TO ALL! 

Theater in the Open
  978-465-2572  978-465-2572    978-465-2572  978-465-2572     www.theaterintheopen.org

The Parker River National Wildlife Refuge

Osprey, turtles, and seastars oh my! This month we have a very diverse selection of fun (and free) programs to offer here at Parker River National Wildlife Refuge - for both kids and adults! It should be a lot of fun so sign up today!  Click here to view a print-friendly PDF file with all the great programs offered in July.

Parker River National Wildlife Refuge  
6 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport
  978-465-5753  978-465-5753    978-465-5753  978-465-5753     http://parkerriver.fws.gov

The Actors Studio of Newburyport

Welcome to the experience we call "interactive theater." We invite you to share this stimulating, friendly and creative environment for exploring the dramatic arts.

Upcoming Shows:
July 9-11

· The Shape of Things

The Actors Studio of Newburyport  The Tannery, 50 Water Street, Newburyport 
  978-465-1229  978-465-1229    978-465-1229  978-465-1229      www.newburyportacting.org

Blue Ocean Music Hall

Hot acts, cool venue ... summer music is sizzling on Salisbury Beach at Blue Ocean Music Hall! Come experience live entertainment in an intimate oceanfront setting where no seat is more than 50 feet from the stage. Purchase tickets online or visit or call the Box Office now open daily from 10am-5pm and some evenings. 

July 2

· California Transit Authority with CHICAGO founding member Danny Seraphine 

· Comedian Paul D'Angelo

· Gary Hoey, Anything Goes opens 

· Donovan Frankenreiter

· Comedian Bob Marley 

· July Collins 

· Tom Chapin - special family show

· Toys in the Attic - The Nation's #1 Aerosmith Show

· Buffett Beach Blast with Changes in Latitude

The Firehouse Center for the Arts

"Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life"...said Pablo Picasso and, if that be true, the Firehouse Center for the Arts will offer a soul-cleansing year. Plan on joining us this season for laughter and deep introspection, uplifting music, thrilling dance, and much more.

Upcoming Shows:
July 9

· Sarah Harmer

· Five O'Clock Shadow

· NWF Submission Deadline!

· The Laramie Project

The Firehouse Center for the Arts Market Square, Newburyport
  978-462-7336  978-462-7336    978-462-7336  978-462-7336     www.firehouse.org

Maudslay Arts Center

Newburyport's premiere outdoor venue invites you to a new season of music, dance, and special events. 
See below for our 2010 summer line-up:

· Barrence Whitfield & The Savages 

· FREE! - MA Air Natl Guard Band 

· The New Black Eagles Jazz Band 

· The Dave Rowe Trio 

· The Don Campbell Band 

· Black Sea Salsa

· Lance Bryant Quintet

· Paul Broadnax Quintet 

· Occidental Gypsy Jazz Quartet 

· Rebecca Parris 

· Celtic Music & Dance 

· Grace Kelly Jazz 

· American Century Music Classical Quintet 

Maudslay Arts Center  95 Curzon Mill Rd., Maudslay State Park, Newburyport
  978-499-0050  978-499-0050    978-499-0050  978-499-0050     www.maudslayartscenter.org 

SurfSide Live! Free Concerts
& Fireworks Series

Every Saturday night at Salisbury Beach this summer, bring a beach chair or blanket and enjoy FREE live beachfront concerts featuring regional and nationally recognized bands, followed by spectacular fireworks launched from a barge over the ocean! Presented by the nonprofit Salisbury Beach Partnership; visit www.beachfests.org or call   978-462-7274  978-462-7274    978-462-7274  978-462-7274 for the complete summer line-up. Concerts start at 7:30pm; fireworks follow at 10pm!

July 3

· Sugarfoot & The Brass Kickin' Horns

· Joshua Tree - U2 Tribute Band

· James Montgomery Band

· Hot LIke Fire Reggae

TEA NOIR at Garrison Inn

Fashion Show Monday, July 5
View models in the fashions of Katwalk; a contemporary women's apparel boutique located in historic downtown Newburyport. 

Champagne et Chocolat Monday, July 12
Indulge yourself with ‘Champagne et Chocolat.' Slip into French inspired modes of Tea Noir while sipping designer champagne paired with artisan chocolates. This toasting and tasting event can be enjoyed for $10 per person per pairing. Reservations suggested, 6pm seating.

Speed Dating Monday, July 19
What could be better than sipping champagne and meeting attractive singles in an uber-chic hotel lobby bar! Private registration required to attend event. Pre-event meet and mingle begins at 6pm. 

TEA NOIR at Garrison Inn   11 Brown Square, Newburyport
  978-499-8500  978-499-8500    978-499-8500  978-499-8500     www.garrisoninn.com