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SUMMARY:Between the Mountain and the Sky - A Film Screening
DESCRIPTION:The Firehouse Center for the Arts presents… \nBetween the Mountain and the Sky\nA Film Screening\n  \nPurchase Tickets\n\nFrom the Duplass Brothers\, Between the Mountain and the Sky follows CNN Hero Maggie Doyne and Top Malla over twenty years as they build a home that becomes a family to more than fifty orphaned children in Nepal. At the height of this journey\, an unimaginable loss shatters everything\, and the filmmaker steps from behind the camera—deepening the story into a meditation on grief\, resilience\, and the power of love to heal. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThrough a mix of raw home videos and vérité footage captured through a lens of love\, the film reaches a rare level of intimacy — resisting staged interviews\, makeup\, and talking heads to reveal something far more human. It offers an unfiltered look at compassion that runs deeper than headlines and heroism\, revealing a raw portrait of motherhood\, loss\, and the quiet courage to keep going.Honest\, soul-baring\, and deeply human\, it reminds us that healing begins the moment we stop pretending we’re unbreakable. \n\n“Maggie has the courage to act for good when she sees a need and the conscience to use her privilege to empower others. She is a heart warrior of the first order.” Cheryl Strayed #1 New York Times bestselling author of “Wild.”
URL:https://firehouse.org/event/mountain-sky-26/2026-01-15/
LOCATION:Firehouse Center for the Arts\, Market Square\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T193000
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SUMMARY:Busy Signal
DESCRIPTION:The Firehouse Center for the Arts presents… \nBusy Signal\nTickets starting at $20 \nLocal – Jazz \nPurchase Tickets\n\nBusy Signal is a powerhouse six‐piece local ensemble led by a dazzling female vocalist\, igniting the stage with soulful trumpet\, sizzling saxophone\, and a rhythm section that grooves from the first note to the last. With soaring guitar solos\, deep bass lines\, and drums that drive the night\, this band delivers an unforgettable blend of style\, energy\, and musical excellence.  \nBusy Signal has been a staple in local bars\, community events\, and private parties\, known for their infectious grooves and ability to wow a crowd and pack a dance floor. Now\, they’re stepping into the spotlight at one of the region’s premier cultural venues — a move that underscores both their growing popularity and the Firehouse’s commitment to showcasing homegrown talent. Busy Signal is made up of musicians with deep ties to the area\, some born and raised in Newburyport\, others living in town or nearby communities. The Firehouse Center for the Arts is not just hosting a concert but celebrating the community’s own musicians on a professional stage. The band members are Meg Groff\, vocals; Dave Lubick\, saxophone; Rick Brown\, trumpet; Brahim Dagher\, drums; Max Pearl\, lead guitar and vocals; and Chuck Walker\, bass. \nFor the past year\, Busy Signal has been playing to a packed house the last Saturday of every month at The Thirsty Whale\, a bar/restaurant in Newburyport. They’ve also performed at The Bubble Bar in Amesbury and at the Joy Nest restaurant in Newburyport. For the past two years\, Busy Signal has performed at the annual holiday party at the Museum of old Newbury\, where Bethany Groff Dorau is the executive director as well as the mother of the lead singer\, Meg Groff. \nPurchase Tickets
URL:https://firehouse.org/event/signal-26/
LOCATION:Firehouse Center for the Arts\, Market Square\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T213000
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SUMMARY:The Music of Bonnie Raitt Presented by Katie Matzell & Friends
DESCRIPTION:The Firehouse Center for the Arts presents… \nThe Music of Bonnie Raitt\nPresented by Katie Matzell & Friends\nTickets starting at $25 \nPurchase Tickets\n\nKatie Matzell & Friends are thrilled to debut their tribute to the legendary Bonnie Raitt at the Firehouse Arts Center! You can expect all the hits\, deep cuts\, ballads\, and blues that span Raitt’s illustrious\, decades-long career\, performed by Katie’s Portland\, Maine-based nine-piece band\, including a horn section! \nKatie Matzell is a singer\, songwriter\, and performer from Portland\, Maine who released her debut EP in 2018\, followed by a series of singles and live recordings. MaineToday called her “fierce and dazzling”. “[Matzell’s vocals are] sweet\, full and gorgeous” with a “richness to them that make the songs burst all the more.” The Deli Magazine said “Matzell’s voice\, both effortless and simple\, floats above a sea of washy keys and pocket grooves\, calling comparisons to not only her influences of the past (Bonnie Raitt and Aretha Franklin)\, but to her contemporaries — Norah Jones and Emily King immediately come to mind.” Matzell was nominated by the New England Music Awards in 2018 for Female Performer of the Year. She continues to write new music for release in the near future. \nWebsite | Instagram | Facebook  \n  \n \nPurchase Tickets
URL:https://firehouse.org/event/raitt-26/
LOCATION:Firehouse Center for the Arts\, Market Square\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T180000
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SUMMARY:Firehouse Film Series: Frozen Sing-A-Long
DESCRIPTION:The Firehouse Center for the Arts presents… \nFrozen Sing-A-Long\nA Firehouse Film Series Special\nAll tickets | Pay What You Can \nPurchase Tickets\n\nCome dressed as your favorite characters and belt your hearts out to these Frozen classics. Screening a sing-a-long showing of this beloved film is bound to be fun for the whole family. The Firehouse Film Series is a pay what you can program encouraging families and audiences of all ages to enjoy the arts in our incredible Arakelian Theater located in the heart of downtown Newburyport. Grab your tickets today for a magical time! \n 
URL:https://firehouse.org/event/frozen-sal/
LOCATION:Firehouse Center for the Arts\, Market Square\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Film
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T210000
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SUMMARY:New Works Festival - Shorts
DESCRIPTION:The Firehouse Center for the Arts – in partnership with The Actors Studio of Newburyport presents… \nNew Works Festival\nAn Evening of Shorts\n  \n$15 | General Admission \nPurchase Tickets\n\nJoin us at the Firehouse Center for the Arts Arakelian Theater in Newburyport\, MA for an evening of New Shorts in our annual New Works Festival. Selected by a prestigious group of readers and judges\, performed by incredible groups of local actors and directors\, this evening of shorts highlights connection\, laughter\, and loss.  \n \n \nToe to Toe (Winner of the Peter Honegger Prize)\nby Peter Anderegg\nWhen your pending retirement makes you realize how fast your life has flown by\, you suddenly find yourself looking for ways to slow time down.\n \nA Meeting of the Trustees of the Clarence County Historical Society \nby Scott McCrea\nA museum board deals with the personal tensions created by the bloody aftermath of their last meeting.\n \nCover Charge Out \nby Scott Tobin\nAfter all these years\, cash is still king.\n \nGlow in the Dark \nby Charlie Hitchcock\nSometimes the light you need comes from those who see you even in the dark.\n \nHamsplaining \nby Nina Mansfield\nThe plot of Hamlet explained (or mansplained) in under 10-minutes.\n \nNashville Handshake \nby Charles Hertz\nTwo songwriter musicians\, one successful\, one obscure\, meet by arrangement to explore what they might have to offer each other.\n \nPuck \nby Robert Whitney\nA play about hockey\, dashed dreams and finding a new lane forward\n \nRed Line \nby L.H. Finigan\nA bickering couple are forced to confront their values after a chance encounter with a homeless passenger on a train.\n \nPurchase Tickets\n\n 
URL:https://firehouse.org/event/nwf-26/
LOCATION:Firehouse Center for the Arts\, Market Square\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theater
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T210000
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SUMMARY:Corporate Training - A Comedy
DESCRIPTION:The Firehouse Center for the Arts presents… \nCorporate Training – A Comedy\nwith Brian Longwell\nTickets Starting at $15 \nPurchase Tickets\n\nBrian Longwell has worked for years as a professional comedian at venues in the US and has toured the UK. He combined his corporate background with his comedy experience and now gives “presentations” using an old style overhead projector with stick figure drawings with his parody of a motivational speaker “How to be Successful”.   \nHis unique talent was recognized at the New York Comedy Festival by his inclusion in the Andy Kaufman competition in which he was a finalist\, proclaimed a Edinburgh Festival top 10 by the London Times\, a finalist in the Boston Comedy festival\, regularly headlines at the Comedy Studio in Cambridge\, MA\, and other venues with his unique act..
URL:https://firehouse.org/event/corporate-26/
LOCATION:Firehouse Center for the Arts\, Market Square\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T210000
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SUMMARY:Alisa Amador
DESCRIPTION:‘The Firehouse Center for the Arts presents… \nAlisa Amador\nTickets starting at $27 \nPurchase Tickets\n\n  \nPraised by NPR’s Bob Boilen as a “powerful voice whose tender performance commands attention and fosters connection\,” Alisa Amador made history in 2022 with the first-ever Spanish language song to win the prestigious Tiny Desk Contest. Now\, the bilingual singer/songwriter is formally introducing herself with her stunning full-length debut\, Multitudes. Recorded with co-producers Tyler Chester and Daniel Radin\, the album is a bold\, captivating self-portrait\, one that serves not only as a testament to how far Amador has come (she’s earned dates with everyone from Hozier and Brandi Carlile to Lake Street Dive and Maggie Rogers) but also as a celebration of where she comes from (her roots span Puerto Rico\, New Mexico\, Argentina\, and New England). Slipping effortlessly between Spanish and English and featuring appearances from Gaby Moreno\, Madison Cunningham\, and Quinn Christopherson\, the collection is raw and vulnerable\, at once steeped in devastating loss and uncertainty\, but also laced with the hope and resilience of a young woman learning to find her voice and stand her ground. Certainly\, Multitudes is a beautiful record—the way Amador’s crystalline voice cuts through the album’s lush synthesizers\, dreamy guitars\, and cinematic string arrangements is nothing short of spellbinding—but more than that\, it’s a fierce work of discovery and affirmation\, a profound\, revelatory meditation on triumph and loss\, endings and beginnings\, identity and belonging. \n  \n \nPurchase Tickets
URL:https://firehouse.org/event/amador-26/
LOCATION:Firehouse Center for the Arts\, Market Square\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T120000
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SUMMARY:Junie B's Essential Survival Guide to School
DESCRIPTION:The Firehouse Center for the Arts Presents… \nJunie B’s Essential Survival Guide to School\nAdult | $15 \nStudent | $10 \nPurchase Tickets\n\nJunie B. Jones is back! Based on the bestselling books\, the saga of the wisecracking first-grader continues in Junie B.’s Essential Survival Guide to School\, a goofy and heartwarming follow-up to Junie B. Jones\, The Musical.  \nA self-appointed expert on all things first grade\, Junie B. is determined to write the ultimate guide – Junie B.’s Essential Survival Guide to School. As she deals with writer’s block and constantly getting into trouble\, Junie B. quickly realizes that she still has a lot to learn. \n  \nCast Includes:\nEvie Salvi as Junie B. Jones \nColleen Tenney as Herb\, Mr. Scary\, and Ensemble \nRydia Vielehr as May\, Ms. Weller\, and Ensemble \nSophia Barbato as Lucille\, Gus\, and Ensemble \nErin Timbs as Sheldon\, Mrs. Gutzman\, Ensemble \n  \n \nA Firehouse Center for the Arts\, Theater for Young Audiences performance\, Junie B’s Essential Survival Guide to School is the perfect choice to introduce children and families to the joys of live theater. With just one act\, no intermission\, and a run time under 1 hour\, this is perfect to keep children’s attention and give them a whole show filled with fun. TYA shows at the Firehouse include lighting and projection that is tailored to younger eyes (nothing too scary\, flashy\, or bright!) and minimal sets that inspire imagination.  \n  \nPurchase Tickets
URL:https://firehouse.org/event/jbj/2026-02-14/1/
LOCATION:Firehouse Center for the Arts\, Market Square\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Theater
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T203000
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SUMMARY:Best Laid Plans - A Murder Mystery Dinner
DESCRIPTION:The Firehouse Center for the Arts & Brine Present… \nBest Laid Plans\nA Murder Mystery Dinner\nAll Tickets $75 \nPurchase Tickets\n\nCome to the quintessential whodunnit thriller at the estate of Sir Warren Peace and get thrown into a night of mystery\, intrigue\, and murder you will never forget. With a killer crowd of people just waiting for murder to arrive on the scene\, this night will keep everyone looking over their shoulders and guessing who the next victim will be! Bribe suspects for clues and gather information to uncover the unhinged guest who is whacking all the invitees. Just be careful\, because you could be next! Dress your best in evening wear and suits—this is a refined party\, after all. \n*This event will take place at Brine Restaurant and include dinner. Alcohol is NOT included in the purchase of a ticket* \n  \nWant to make your night even more exciting? Pre-purchase a wine pairing at checkout for just $35 and sample some of the exciting offers from Bring that fit your meal!
URL:https://firehouse.org/event/mm-26/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T160000
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SUMMARY:Life Goes On - Second Act Readers Theater
DESCRIPTION:The Firehouse Center for the Arts Presents… \nLife Goes On\nA Second Act Readers Theater Education Program \nAll Tickets | $12 \nPurchase Tickets\n\n  \nThe Drawing\nfeaturing: Roger Burgess\, Kara Purdie & Jeffrey Cousminer (Announcer) \nMyrtle Beach Sunrise\nfeaturing: Barbara Lasovick\, Ann McCrea & Ross Kimball \nBette & Joan\nfeaturing: Lenora Salvucci & Bette Lischke \nHow Could You\nfeaturing: Mary Miceli & Candie Benjamin \nWhat Is Due\nfeaturing: Andrea Caswell & Jack Santos \nLadies of the Night\nfeaturing: Barbara Lasovick & Valerie Casella \nFerry Tales\nfeaturing: Deborah Baker & Ross Kimball \nLunch and Dinner\nfeaturing: Jeffrey Cousminer & Ruth Allen \n 
URL:https://firehouse.org/event/sart-26-2/
LOCATION:Actors Studio of Newburyport\, 1 Merrill St #3\, Salisbury\, 01952\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T190000
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SUMMARY:Oyster Restoration - A Film & Speaker Series
DESCRIPTION:Massachusetts Oyster Project Presents… \nOyster Restoration\nAn Evening of Film\, Oysters & Coastal Impact\nAll Tickets: $20 \nPurchase Tickets\n\nJoin Mass Oyster Project for a special evening on the North Shore celebrating oyster restoration and marine conservation. \n Short Film Screening\nSupported by 11th Hour Racing\nDirected by Lindsey Hagen\nProduced by Gnarly Bay Film \nFollowing the film\, stay for a Q&A and conversation about oyster restoration and the work happening right here on the North Shore. \n Enjoy a glass of Kim Crawford wine\n Plus a few fresh oysters \n  \n Questions?\nContact: contact@massoyster.org
URL:https://firehouse.org/event/oyster-26/
LOCATION:Firehouse Center for the Arts\, Market Square\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film,Lectures & Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T213000
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SUMMARY:The Secret Chord - Tribute to Leonard Cohen
DESCRIPTION:The Firehouse Center for the Arts presents… \nThe Secret Chord\nA Tribute to Leonard Cohen\nTickets starting at $20 \nPurchase Tickets\n\nExperience the poetry and power of Leonard Cohen’s music brought to life by The Secret Chord\, the nation’s sole fully devoted Cohen tribute band. With rich harmonies\, soulful vocals\, and a dynamic blend of folk\, rock\, and jazz\, this six-piece ensemble captures the heart of Cohen’s legendary songs. From hard-rocking social commentary to tender love ballads to soaring anthems – woven throughout with Cohen’s deep spiritual devotion – The Secret Chord delivers with all the passion and respect this music deserves. \nThe Secret Chord is fronted by baritone/guitarist Gordon Kramer\, supported by “angel choir” Ruth Critcher and Jody Spitz\, classically-trained pianist Jesse Sprole\, drummer Patrick Kelley and bassist Jeff Jacobson\, who has played with Chuck Berry\, Percy Sledge\, Martha Reeves and Leslie Gore – to name a few – and with R&B greats like The Platters and The Drifters. \n“Hallelujah” is just the start! Join The Secret Chord for a celebration of the human journey in all its grit and glory\, paying tribute to the artist Bob Dylan described as “connected to the music of the spheres”. Whether you’re a lifelong Cohen fan or discovering his brilliance for the first time\, this performance will leave you inspired and moved.
URL:https://firehouse.org/event/secret-26/
LOCATION:Firehouse Center for the Arts\, Market Square\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T015119
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SUMMARY:Bailey's Mistake
DESCRIPTION:The Firehouse Center for the Arts presents… \nBailey’s Mistake\nTickets starting at $20 \nPurchase Tickets\n\n  \nBailey’s Mistake is a Celtic-American\, four-piece folk band from Maine. The group mixes traditional music from Ireland\, Scotland and Newfoundland with brand new songs about contemporary life in New England. Bailey’s Mistake’s pulsing sound is driven by bass\, drums and guitar and topped off with hearty vocal harmonies and thrilling bagpipe and whistle tunes. Bailey’s Mistake is made up of four seasoned musicians who all went to the same rural high school in Maine — aptly named Bonny Eagle. Collectively\, they have about 110 years of touring musical experience. Troy R. Bennett plays guitar\, sings soulful lead and pens most of the band’s original songs. Travis Cote learned to play the bagpipes at 10 and thrills audiences with his rhythmic\, majestic sound. Dean Clegg is the band’s inventive percussionist and oversees all technical aspects of every show. Rob Babson plays bass\, sings delicate harmonies and is the band’s musical leader. The band takes its name from a legend told for generations along the Maine coast. In the 19th century\, there was a certain ship captain named Bailey. He was trying to guide his vessel safely around West Quoddy Head Lighthouse and into Lubec Harbor. Unfortunately\, it was a foggy night and he missed. Instead of safe harbor\, Bailey ran aground in a shallow\, rocky inlet just south of the lighthouse. What’s more\, rather than face the ship’s furious owners in Boston\, Bailey and his crew unloaded their load of lumber\, dismantled their vessel\, built houses in the cove and settled down with several local ladies. To this day\, on most good maps\, that little harbor is simply labeled “Bailey’s Mistake.” \n  \n  \n \n  \n  \nPurchase Tickets\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://firehouse.org/event/baileys-26/
LOCATION:Firehouse Center for the Arts\, Market Square\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T200000
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SUMMARY:Frozen Jr.
DESCRIPTION:The Firehouse Center for the Arts presents… \nFrozen Jr.\nA Firehouse Education Series \nAdults | $22 \nStudents | $16 \nPurchase Tickets\n\nA story of true love and acceptance between sisters\, Frozen JR. expands upon the emotional relationship and journey between Princesses Anna and Elsa. When faced with danger\, the two discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. With a cast of beloved characters and loaded with magic\, adventure\, and plenty of humor\, Frozen JR. is sure to thaw even the coldest heart!  \n 
URL:https://firehouse.org/event/frozen/2026-03-19/
LOCATION:Firehouse Center for the Arts\, Market Square\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Theater,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T213000
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SUMMARY:Erin Harpe - Country Blues Duo
DESCRIPTION:The Firehouse Center for the Arts presents… \nErin Harpe\nTickets starting at $20 \nPurchase Tickets\n\nErin Harpe Country Blues Duo has been called “today’s country blues at its very best” by Living Blues Magazine\, who crowned Erin “one of the finest fingerpicking acoustic blues singers in the land”.  \nThe group showcases Erin’s exceptional vocals and mastery of finger-style blues guitar – which she does while also playing foot percussion & kazoo! Rounding out the pair’s full-band sound\, Erin’s husband – Jim Countryman – provides the perfect counterpoint with grooving bass and backing vocals. This dynamic duo boasts a career studded with numerous accolades\, and miles of musical highway.  \nGet ready for a foot-stompin’ good time\, as the powerhouse Erin Harpe Country Blues Duo brings you captivating roots and blues! \n \nPurchase Tickets
URL:https://firehouse.org/event/harpe-26/
LOCATION:Firehouse Center for the Arts\, Market Square\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Joppa Dance Company presents: Sisters of the Storm
DESCRIPTION:Joppa Dance Company presents… \nSisters of the Storm \nAll Tickets | $16 \nPurchase Tickets\n\n\nJoppa\, founded in 1983\, is a noncompetitive\, nonprofit 501c3 that focuses on the creative process. Dancers from Joppa 2\, (middle school)\, up choreograph their own pieces in small groups for performances. This allows each dancer to explore her own vision and style when developing choreography. It’s all about creative freedom and expression.\n \nJoppa groups are formed as follows:\nJoppa Jr. – Grades 4-6\nJoppa 2 – Grades 7&8\nJoppa T2/Teen – Grades 9-12\nJoppa presents annual holiday & spring performances at the Firehouse Center. \nThe company also travels with PAE (Performing Arts Educators) for dance showcases in New York’s Lincoln Center & Carnegie Hall\, and throughout Europe. Joppa has performed in Scotland\, Spain\, Italy and Greece!\n \nJoppa’s spring performance features contemporary\, modern\, jazz\, and ballet techniques.\n 
URL:https://firehouse.org/event/joppa-26/2026-03-29/1/
LOCATION:Firehouse Center for the Arts\, Market Square\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T220000
DTSTAMP:20260407T015119
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SUMMARY:Comedy Night feat. Steve Sweeney
DESCRIPTION:The Firehouse Center for the Arts presents… \nComedy Night\nfeaturing Steve Sweeney\nTickets starting at $27.50 \nPurchase Tickets\n\n  \nBorn in Charlestown\, Steve Sweeney is a legendary Boston comedian known as a master of dialects and character voices. With his famous Boston accent and great insight into human nature\, Steve is so thoroughly Bostonian that he merits his own stop on the MBTA Green Line.He has been featured on major television shows including David Letterman\, Evening at the Improv\, Comics Come Home\, and Comedy Central\, and starred in his own Boston-based sitcom\, Park Street Under.
URL:https://firehouse.org/event/sweeney-26/
LOCATION:Firehouse Center for the Arts\, Market Square\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T015119
CREATED:20260113T153146Z
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SUMMARY:Scenes: The Billy Joel Experience
DESCRIPTION:The Firehouse Center for the Arts presents… \nScenes\nThe Billy Joel Experience\nTickets starting at $30 \nPurchase Tickets\n\nFormerly known as Cold Spring Harbor\, Scenes – A Billy Joel experience\, has been performing throughout New England and beyond since 2013. Their mission from the beginning was never to play impersonator\, but instead celebrate and recreate the music of Billy Joel to the highest and most authentic standard\, bringing people the $400 Billy Joel concert experience\, for a reasonable price that all fans can afford! Their 10+ year journey has led them to some amazing venues and events\, most notably Touch of Texas in Binghamton\, NY\, and the Newburyport Yankee Homecoming celebration playing to more than 3500 people. From specific piano sounds that Billy uses himself\, to the Billy Joel classic Ray Ban sunglasses\, this show is not to be missed!
URL:https://firehouse.org/event/scenes-26/2026-04-02/
LOCATION:Firehouse Center for the Arts\, Market Square\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T015119
CREATED:20260219T170513Z
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SUMMARY:A Brit of Magic
DESCRIPTION:The Firehouse Center for the Arts Presents… \nA Brit of Magic\nTickets starting at $20 \nPurchase Tickets\n\nA Brit Of Magic is a hilarious show presented by World Champion Magician Keith Fields and the effervescent\, shoe loving\, Lady Sarah. They slip seamlessly between comedy routines\, illusions\, and wonderful British banter. Come expecting to leave with a big smile on your face. \nKeith Fields and Lady Sarah will have you rolling in the aisles with their quick wit and then gasping with amazement at their incredible illusions. This is so much more than a magic show and so much more than a comedy show – it is a high energy rollercoaster ride of fun and excitement from beginning to end. \n  \n‘Delightfully wacky… bordering on the manic’ Edinburgh Festival News \n‘His act came across so well because of the strength of his constant comedy patter and his ability to make use of whatever opportunities for comic banter the audience gives him… See him for the way he handles an audience\, he’s fast and sharp’ Malcolm Hay\, Time Out \n‘Different dramatic and very funny’ The Magic Circle Magazine \n‘He takes magic tricks and sprinkles them with something special\, sparkling personality and sharp gags… Fields knows which buttons to hit!’ \nDrew McAdam\, Evening News \n‘An original with an engaging and confident style’ \nThe Stage and Television Today \n‘Fields had the audience eating out of his hand… He is a true entertainer; his stage act is visual and his enthusiasm is infectious’ \nChortle Comedy Review
URL:https://firehouse.org/event/a-brit-of-magic-3/
LOCATION:Firehouse Center for the Arts\, Market Square\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T213000
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CREATED:20260128T130045Z
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SUMMARY:Bob Wolfman
DESCRIPTION:The Firehouse Center for the Arts presents… \nBob Wolfman\nPurchase Tickets\n\nTickets starting at $27 \nOne of New England’s most acclaimed guitarists\, Bob Wolfman has performed and recorded with many of the biggest names in jazz and blues: Chick Corea\, Grover Washington Jr.\, Larry Coryell\, James Montgomery\, Robben Ford\, Sonny Landreth\, Mark Egan\, and many\, many more. A soulful and virtuosic player\, The Boston Globe named him “Simply one of the best guitarists in the U.S. today!” \n  \n“Simply one of the best guitarists in the U.S. today!” ~ BOSTON GLOBE\n \n \n \n 
URL:https://firehouse.org/event/wolfman-26/
LOCATION:Firehouse Center for the Arts\, Market Square\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T015119
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SUMMARY:Real. Life. Stories. 4
DESCRIPTION:The Firehouse Center for the Arts and Silver Theater present… \nReal. Life. Stories. 4\nAdults | $20 \nStudents & Seniors | $18 \nPurchase Tickets\n\n “Five plays in ninety minutes about what it means to be human.”
URL:https://firehouse.org/event/rls-4/2026-04-17/
LOCATION:Firehouse Center for the Arts\, Market Square\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T203000
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CREATED:20260310T161855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T161855Z
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SUMMARY:The Kingston Trio
DESCRIPTION:The Firehouse Center for the Arts presents… \nThe Kingston Trio\nTickets starting at $65 \nPurchase Tickets\n\n  \nFans of legendary folk icons The Kingston Trio can re-discover their timeless music all over again. In celebration of 60-plus years of music\, the iconic folk group performs their best-loved songs as part of the ‘Keep The Music Playing’ national tour. \nAll three current members\, Mike Marvin\, Tim Gorelangton and Paul Robinson\, have intrinsic links to the original group: Mike is the “adopted son” of founding member Nick Reynolds\, who was also his musical mentor; Tim\, a friend of John Stewart since he was in his early twenties\, is one of the few musicians outside the Trio who has recorded with Nick Reynolds; and Paul Robinson\, who first picked up the guitar at the age of ten after hearing a Kingston Trio record\, and has had a rich historical connection to them for most of his life. \n \n 
URL:https://firehouse.org/event/the-kingston-trio/
LOCATION:Firehouse Center for the Arts\, Market Square\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T213000
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SUMMARY:Almost Almost Famous
DESCRIPTION:Acting Out Presents… \nAlmost Almost Famous\na life on the verge of the verge\nAdults | $30 \nStudents & Seniors | $25 \nPurchase Tickets\n\n  \nWritten by and Featuring JACK NEARY \nMusic Director JON ABRAMS \n  \nA number of years ago\, JACK NEARY set aside his career as an actor and singer to go to work as a director\, producer and… playwright. Since that time\, he has written over 30 full length plays\, many shorter plays and countless scripts for kids and families. His writing has found stages all over North America\, in Europe and even Australia. His plays are available through all the major play publishing companies. Tonight\, he risks life and limb and returns to the stage\, attempting to pick up where he left off before he started typing all those plays. \n  \nJON ABRAMS is a Lowell-based pianist\, music educator\, and performer who maintains a vibrant and multifaceted musical career. By day\, he serves as a music teacher in the Lowell area\, where he directs band and chorus and works to cultivate creativity and confidence in young musicians. He is also the Music Director at Messiah Lutheran Church in Amherst\, NH. \n  \nIn addition to his work in education\, Jon performs regularly throughout New England as a pianist and music director for wedding and event bands\, theater productions\, and dueling piano shows. His repertoire spans classical\, jazz\, Broadway\, classic rock\, and the Great American Songbook\, with a particular love for the music of Billy Joel and Elton John. \n  \nALMOST ALMOST FAMOUS\, a life on the verge of the verge\, will combine stories and songs designed to keep you on the edge of your seat. That means you’ll either be entranced and intrigued by the show\, or it’ll make it much easier for you to stand up if you want to leave early. It’s a win-win! \n  \nPHOTO: Jack Neary as “Professor Plum\,” VCR CLUE and CLUE\, MURDER IN DISGUISE
URL:https://firehouse.org/event/almost-26/2026-05-01/
LOCATION:Firehouse Center for the Arts\, Market Square\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T015119
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SUMMARY:Firehouse Kentucky Derby Party
DESCRIPTION:The Firehouse Center for the Arts presents… \nFirehouse Kentucky Derby Party\nTickets starting at $95 \nPurchase Tickets\n\nWe are excited to announce our 2026 Kentucky Derby Party to raise funds to support our local arts.  Wear your best Derby attire and join us for an evening of throroughbred racing\, music\, food\, friends as well as a live auction! This is an event you are not going to want to miss! \n  \nKentucky Derby Party\nSaturday\, May 2\, 2026 | 5-9PM \nNicholson Hall\n7 Harris Street Newburyport\, MA 01950
URL:https://firehouse.org/event/firehouse-kentucky-derby-party/
LOCATION:Firehouse Center for the Arts\, Market Square\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T015119
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SUMMARY:Hollywoodland
DESCRIPTION:Acting Out Presents… \nHollywoodland\nAdults | $22 \nStudents & Seniors | $18 \nPurchase Tickets\n\nIn keeping with Acting Out Productions’ tradition of creating family shows written by Jack Neary for the ENTIRE family\, we bring you HOLLYWOODLAND!  \nThe show takes place in Fairy Tale Land\, where many famous and crazy fictional characters reside. (Yes\, they’re fictional\, but they have to reside SOMEWHERE\, don’t they? Come on!) Our story takes place when famed Hollywood producer Sid Selznick comes to Fairy Tale Land along with BIG STARS Ariana and Ryan to make his next blockbuster movie\, a horror picture\, entitled SILENCE OF THE LITTLE LAMBS! \nThe excitement is palpable as all your favorite characters—Cinderella\, Goldilocks\, Snow White\, Rumpelstiltskin\, the Queen of Hearts\, and many\, many others—vie for parts in the movie. When the Wicked Witch is banished from the set for being her nasty self\, however\, she will have none of it and she plots her revenge. That’s when the REAL fun begins! \nLoaded with action and the kind of humor you’ve grown to expect from Jack and Acting Out\, HOLLYWOODLAND is designed to grab your attention and funny bone from start to finish!
URL:https://firehouse.org/event/hollywoodland-26/2026-05-02/
LOCATION:Firehouse Center for the Arts\, Market Square\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T210000
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SUMMARY:Things Get Ugly
DESCRIPTION:The Firehouse Center for the Arts presents… \nThings Get Ugly\nTickets starting at $20 \nPurchase Tickets\n\n  \nWritten by Doug Brendel\nDirected by Lydia Charlotte Brendel \n“Sparkling with Noel Coward-style wit!” \nTwo actors\, newly married — starring together in a stage show — get into costume and makeup. One’s role is beautiful\, the other plays a troll — and the transformation happens before your eyes. But the couple’s clever banter reveals trouble under the surface … and oops! Out slips a whopper of a secret! \nNOTE: The real-life actors will SWAP ROLES with every performance: Justin Demers plays “Lee\,” Tara Johns plays “Alex\,” on May. 13\, 15\, 16 (7pm) … Justin plays “Alex” and Tara plays “Lee” on May. 14\, 16 (matinee)\, 17.
URL:https://firehouse.org/event/things-get-ugly/2026-05-13/
LOCATION:Firehouse Center for the Arts\, Market Square\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T220000
DTSTAMP:20260407T015119
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SUMMARY:Comedy Night feat. Jimmy Cash
DESCRIPTION:The Firehouse Center for the Arts presents… \nJimmy Cash\nTickets starting at $30 \nPurchase Tickets\n\n  \nJimmy Cash is a Boston-based comedian who began performing in 2016 to stay grounded from the glory of his day job as an elementary school janitor. On stage\, Jimmy draws from a wide range of life experiences including his last 20 years as a janitor\, being a dad\, and his long-term sobriety. In addition to being an in- demand national headliner\, he has worked alongside comedy stars including Shane Gillis\, Bill Burr\, Joe Dombrowski\, Lenny Clarke\, Robert Kelly\, and was comedian Bob Marley’s dedicated opener for several years.
URL:https://firehouse.org/event/cash-26/
LOCATION:Firehouse Center for the Arts\, Market Square\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T213000
DTSTAMP:20260407T015119
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SUMMARY:Roomful of Blues
DESCRIPTION:The Firehouse Center for the Arts presents… \nRoomful of Blues\nTickets starting at $30 \nPurchase Tickets\n\n“Brawny shuffles\, swinging horns\, searing guitar\, passionate vocals and balls-to-the-wall enthusiasm” –Living Blues \n“High-voltage swingin’ jump blues and R&B” –USA Today \n“Jubilant\, jazzy R&B…boisterous\, horn-propelled magnificence…infectiously joyous spirit” –Blues Music Magazine \nRoomful of Blues\, the world-renowned\, horn-powered\, houserocking blues band\, has been delighting audiences for over 55 years. Blues Music Magazine calls them “the best little big band in the blues.” On record and on stage\, Roomful of Blues—led by master guitarist Chris Vachon for the past 25 years—continues to deliver its bone-shaking mix of original songs and carefully chosen covers ranging from jump\, swing and proto rock ‘n’ roll to funky\, contemporary blues. Their impeccable musicianship and larger-than-life vocals have earned Roomful of Blues five GRAMMY Award nominations and a slew of other accolades\, including seven Blues Music Awards. Twice\, the prestigious DownBeat International Critics’ Poll has selected them as Best Blues Band. \nWith a non-stop performance schedule for over 55 years\, Roomful of Blues has earned critical\, popular and radio success and a legion of fans around the globe. Roomful of Blues guitarist and bandleader Chris Vachon first joined in 1990 and has been leading the band since 1998. Guitar Player says Vachon’s guitar playing “burns with explosive solos and a delightfully greasy sense of rhythm.” The band has maintained its signature sound through great musicianship and a stellar horn section—featuring tenor and alto saxophonist Rich Lataille\, who first joined the band in 1970. Lataille’s masterful playing can evoke either the fat-toned\, honking sax of the glory days of early rock or the cool elegance of big band swing jazz.  \nAlong with Vachon and Lataille\, Roomful of Blues now includes new lead vocalist D.D. Bastos\, new keyboardist Jeff Ceasrine\, baritone and tenor saxophonist Craig Thomas\, trumpeter Christopher Pratt\, bassist Lou Bocciarelli and drummer Mike Coffey. The band has never sounded fresher or stronger\, with Bastos bringing her sweet and soulful vocals and adding another bright new dimension to Roomful of Blues’ jazzy\, jump-blues musical roots. Their winning combination of jump\, swing\, blues\, R&B and soul remains their calling card\, as does their ability to fill the dance floor. \n \nD.D. Bastos – Vocals: \nD.D. is no stranger to the stage\, and music has always been her passion. She began singing in church at the age of 5. She earned second chair in the All-Eastern Honors Ensemble representing Massachusetts which garnered her a college scholarship. After college\, D.D. began performing with local groups throughout New England\, which led to the inception of her band\, D.D. & The Road Kings. Her work brought her into the fraternity that included Roomful of Blues\, Sugar Ray and the Bluetones\, The Broadcasters and the dozens of splinter groups who have branched off — shaping many other New England blues bands. D.D. is also a Choral Director in the New Bedford\, MA public school system\, with over 20 years as a private music teacher. Her love of singing is what fuels her soulful and powerful performances. \nChris Vachon – Guitar: \nChris is a true multi-talent. His prowess as a guitar slinger is well documented\, and his strengths as a producer and songwriter grow from album to album. He produced Roomful Of Blues’ nine most recent albums\, after co-producing all of Roomful’s other releases recorded in the 1990s. Chris’s songs— such as Turn It On! Turn It Up!\, Running Out of Time She’ll Be So Fine\, Blue\, Blue World\, Dynamite and Keep on Rockin’ have become firm favorites in AAA and blues radio formats\, bringing many new fans into the Roomful fold. \nLou Bocciarelli\,- Bassist \nLou is known for his swinging bass lines and deep groove. A versatile musician\, he enjoys performing in multiple genres including jazz\, blues\, swing\, trad jazz\, country\, and original singer-songwriter projects. A Connecticut resident\, Lou is a longtime member of the Al Copley Group\, the Hartford Jazz Orchestra\, and the Sean Nelson Jazz Orchestra. Lou has appeared on numerous recordings and performs regularly throughout New England\, along with tours in Europe. \nJeff Ceasrine – Piano/Organ: \nOriginally from New York\, Jeff is a multi-instrumentalist who has performed throughout the New England area on keyboards\, rhythm guitar\, percussion\, and background vocals for over 25 years. He has worked with several long-standing blues\, jazz and swing acts in Rhode Island and has played many gigs with various bands throughout the region. A frequent guest and on-call keyboard player with Roomful of Blues since 2008 (appearing on their recent In a Roomful of Blues album)\, Jeff is a master of many different blues stylings. His influences include Pinetop Perkins\, Duke Ellington\, Fats Waller\, Lonnie Smith\, Otis Spann and Jimmy Smith. \nMike Coffey – Drums: \nFrom Newport\, Rhode Island\, Mike Coffey has spent 20 years performing with the US Navy band. Upon retirement\, he played with local blues artist Chris Stoval Brown and other well-known musicians in the Boston area. As part of a weekly jazz series\, he has performed with Mike Renzi and Grey Sargent — both members of Tony Bennett’s band — as well as other renowned jazz artists\, and has studied with famed drum instructors Alan Dawson and Gary Chaffee. He also performs with the 1950s doo-wop group\, The Diamonds\, when they play in New England. Known for his versatility and ability toenhance any group he performs with\, Coffey has become a welcome new member of Roomful of Blues. \nRich Lataille – Tenor and Alto Sax: \nRich joined Roomful in 1970 and was there at the beginning of what has become the most legendary horn section in contemporary blues. It was Rich’s interest in the swinging bands of the ’30s and ’40s that led Roomful to forge the distinctive sound that has become the band’s trademark. A man who can play both sides of the fence — lyrically tender or blisteringly hot – Rich has a big\, warm tone that is always jam-packed with feeling. His melodic inventiveness reflects the depth and breadth of his wide-ranging influences. Rich worked with various local and high-school bands before beginning his long-term relationship with Roomful. \nCraig Thomas – Baritone and Tenor Sax: \nCraig was born in Washington\, DC and grew up in Maryland. At a young age Craig heard an early rock ‘n’ roll instrumental\, Wild Weekend\, by the Rockin’ Rebels. This inspired him to take up the saxophone. He moved to LA in his early 20s and played with the likes of Jim Messina of Loggins & Messina\, Les McCann\, Aretha Franklin\, the Stylistics\, Freda Payne\, Jermaine Jackson\, and the R&B Bombers\, among many others. “Craig’s rich musical background is a welcome asset to the Roomful of Blues horn section\,” notes Vachon. \nChristopher Pratt – Trumpet: \nChris is a native of Rhode Island and has performed throughout the New England area with various local and national acts for over forty years. Chris recently retired as a music teacher of 37 years from Warwick\, Rhode Island and continues to actively teach music at Roger Williams University. Chris’s pure melodic style\, infectious energy\, and love of the blues can be heard every time Roomful of Blues takes the stage. \nPurchase Tickets
URL:https://firehouse.org/event/roomful-26/
LOCATION:Firehouse Center for the Arts\, Market Square\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T213000
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SUMMARY:People Like That
DESCRIPTION:The Actors Studio of Newburyport presents… \nPeople Like that\nAdults | $30 \nSenior | $25 \nStudents | $20 \nPurchase Tickets\n\nPeople Like That — a story about love\, identity\, and the courage to live authentically. Through the journey of two young women discovering who they are and who they love\, the musical explores what it means to be seen\, understood\, and accepted. While it is their story\, it is also all of ours. Each of us has judged or been judged\, misunderstood\, or made to feel like “people like that” at some point in our lives. In a time when many feel divided\, theatre remains one place where hearts open and conversations begin. Stories like this matter. Visibility matters. Love matters. People Like That features beautiful music\, much good humor\, and easily relatable characters. \n 
URL:https://firehouse.org/event/plt-26/2026-06-05/
LOCATION:Firehouse Center for the Arts\, Market Square\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
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SUMMARY:Jimmy Tingle: Live on Stage and Screen
DESCRIPTION:The Firehouse Center for the Arts Presents… \nJimmy Tingle\nLive on Stage and Screen\nA 50-minute comedy/documentary followed by a Q & A and Performance \nJIMMY TINGLE: THE “RADICAL” MIDDLE \nWHY WOULD A COMEDIAN RUN FOR OFFICE? \nTickets starting at $40 \nPurchase Tickets\n\nIn this extremely relevant and provocative film Jimmy Tingle chronicles his fascinating transition from a life as a seasoned comedian featuring timeless clips from his set on the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson to his prescient commentary on Donald Trump while serving as a humorist for 60 Minutes II to his riveting address at the Massachusetts Democratic Convention as a candidate for LT Governor. During the Q & A talk back Jimmy will continue to demonstrate his distinctive brand of humor\, passion and creativity to lift our spirits out of the theatre\, into the streets and on to the polls. \n  \n  \n“Martin Luther King\, Jr.\, Winston Churchill\, and Jimmy Tingle all spoke on the Sanders Theatre stage at Harvard University\, and I can guarantee you Jimmy Tingle got the most laughs… … gets my vote for Best Political Comedy film of the Year.” \n– Paula Poundstone\, comedian  \n“Government Matters! That’s why a comedian runs for office. Jimmy Tingle\, with humor and cracking wit\, uses common sense to protect the common good from those who would tear down its essential political structures. No Joke. This is Tingle at his best.” \n– James Carroll\, Author\, columnist Boston Globe  \n“Excellent! Hilarious! Very meaningful and laugh-out-loud funny!” \n– Steven Wright\, comedian
URL:https://firehouse.org/event/tingle26/
LOCATION:Firehouse Center for the Arts\, Market Square\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Film
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