
Event Calendar
Our grant recipients’ projects, ACC events & more

Monthly Poetry Reading - Bryan Riley
Join Bryan Riley for a poetry reading at the Costello Center! Register for the zoom session here.

Monthly Poetry Reading - Jessica Purdy
Join Jessica Purdy for a poetry reading at the Costello Center! Register for the zoom session here.

Monthly Poetry Reading - M.P. Carver
Join M.P. Carver for a poetry reading at the historic Whittier Home! Register for the zoom session here.

Downtown Amesbury Summer Series
Live music every Thursday evening, all summer long! This week’s music by Ryan Fitzsimmons.

Downtown Amesbury Summer Series
Live music every Thursday evening, all summer long! This week’s music by Foo Fighters Tribute.

August Artist Mixer
Mix it up with other local creative types— all creators welcome!
Learn about this year’s grant opportunities, plus how to get involved in Amesbury Open Studios.
Light refreshments will be served. Beverages available for purchase in the taproom.

Clothing SWAP with the Amesbury Green Team
Bring any kids Clothes, accessories, backpacks, & lunchboxes (no shoes) that you’d like to swap, or just come to find something new-to-you! Run by the Amesbury Green Team.
See more info at the link below:
https://amesburylibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/swap-with-the-amesbury-green-team-11/

Downtown Amesbury Summer Series
Live music every Thursday evening, all summer long! This week’s music by Frankie Boy.

Downtown Amesbury Summer Series
Live music every Thursday evening, all summer long! This week’s music by Jumpstreet.

Community of Stitchers
Bring your favorite fiber arts project to work on with the community of stitchers! See more info on the library’s site:
https://amesburylibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/community-of-stitchers-17/

ACC Meeting
All are welcome! The agenda can be found on the City of Amesbury website: https://www.amesburyma.gov/AgendaCenter/Cultural-Council-23
Location has been moved back to Cedar Street Studios for August!

Art on the Lawn: Scrunch-Paint a Silk Scarf
Rain date is Tuesday, August 13, from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
See more info on the library’s site:
“Adults, create a stunning tie-dye style silk scarf--no experience necessary! This event is part of our Art on the Lawn summer program series. Perfect for beginners, this workshop, led by Gariné Arakelian of Kulina Folk Art, will guide you through the magical world of colors and how to expertly blend them using our permanent, high chroma, highly transparent liquid fabric paint..”
https://amesburylibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/art-on-the-lawn-scrunch-paint-a-silk-scarf/

Plant Paint Cross Pollinate - Amesbury Library
Hand-paint butterfly mural signs and learn about native plants!
For more information and free registration, see the link below:
https://amesburylibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/plant-paint-cross-pollinate/

Art Talk Series - The Art of the Selfie: Artist Reflections from the Renaissance to Today
Jane Oneail will be presenting on the art of self portraits from the renaissance to today!
More info and zoom registration at the link below:
https://amesburylibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/art-talk-series-7/

Downtown Amesbury Summer Series
Live music every Thursday evening, all summer long! This week’s music by South Bound Outlaws.

Monthly Poetry Reading - Joey Gould
Join Joey Gould for a poetry reading at the historic Whittier Home! Register for the zoom session here.

Downtown Amesbury Summer Series
Live music every Thursday evening, all summer long! This week’s music by Mostly Young.

Art on the Lawn: Linocut Printmaking
Rain date is July 30th.
See more info on the library’s site:
“Adults, join artist Brooke Lambert to for a workshop on making your own linocut block and prints! This event is part of our Art on the Lawn summer program series for adults. ”
https://amesburylibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/art-on-the-lawn-linocut-printmaking/

Clothing SWAP with the Amesbury Green Team
Bring any adult clothing or accessories (no shoes) that you’d like to swap, or just come to find something you might like! Run by the Amesbury Green Team.
See more info at the link below:
https://amesburylibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/swap-with-the-amesbury-green-team-10/

Downtown Amesbury Summer Series
Live music every Thursday evening, all summer long! This week’s music by Milltown Organ Trio.

Downtown Amesbury Summer Series
Live music every Thursday evening, all summer long! This week’s music by Lee Biddle.

Community Fundraising night at Flatbread
Enjoy delicious pizza at Flatbread! From 5-9, a portion of the proceeds will go to the Amesbury Poet Laureate program.

Amesbury Days: Fireworks
Enjoy food, live music, and fireworks at Woodsom Farm!
Parking opens at 5:30 pm, food and music start at 6 pm, and the fireworks start at 9 pm. FOr more info, see the link below:

Downtown Amesbury Summer Series
Live music every Thursday evening, all summer long! This week’s music by 2 of Us.

Community of Stitchers
Bring your favorite fiber arts project to work on with the community of stitchers! See more info on the library’s site:
https://amesburylibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/community-of-stitchers-17/

ACC Meeting
All are welcome! The agenda can be found on the City of Amesbury website: https://www.amesburyma.gov/AgendaCenter/Cultural-Council-23
Our meetings are now held in the newly-renovated Amesbury Cultural Center at 37 Millyard! It’s in the Upper Millyard behind Blue Moon and Industrial Supply.
Parking is available at the municipal lot between Barking Dog and Morning Buzz Café, just across the bridge from the Center.

Amesbury Days: Studio Two Beatles Tribute
Come to the Upper Millyard from 7-8:30 for Beatles covers by Studio Two! See more info at the link below:
https://www.amesburydays.com/event/music-in-the-millyard-studio-two-beatles-tribute

Amesbury Days: Pride Celebration
Celebrate pride month with live music, face painting, games & more!

Amesbury Days: Citywide Yard Sale
Check out yard sales and sidewalk sales all over town in over 50 locations! See a map of locations at the link below:

From Graffiti to Museum Galleries: The Art & Advocacy of Keith Haring
Jane Oneail will be presenting on Zoom as part of the Art Talk Series! See more info on the library’s website:
“This month's topic: Keith Haring's vibrant and iconic art captured the spirit of 1980s New York City, blending pop art, graffiti, and social activism. What made his bold, energetic figures and symbols so universally appealing? Haring's work, characterized by its simplicity and accessibility, addressed pressing issues including AIDS awareness. From subway stations to museums, Haring's art continues to inspire and provoke thought decades after his untimely death.”
https://amesburylibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/art-talk-series-6/

Monthly Poetry Reading - Pam Alexander & Ellie O'Leary
Join Pam Alexander & Ellie O'Leary for a poetry reading at the historic Whittier Home! Register for the zoom session here.

Downtown Amesbury Summer Series
Live music every Thursday evening, all summer long! This week’s music by Bonus Cat @ the Block Party.