• Burns Night Ceilidh

    MAGMA 11 Pleasant St., Gloucester, MA, United States

    Burn's Night Ceilidh $25 adults, $10 kids with musicians Michael O'Leary, Susie Petrov, and Stephen Thomforde Burn's Night is a tradition in Scotland (and beyond) to celebrate Scottish poet Robert Burns in verse and song... and we add a generous helping of dance! The room will come alive with wonderfully fun country dances, excellent musicians,

  • February Song Swap – postponed!

    MAGMA 11 Pleasant St., Gloucester, MA, United States

    The Song Swap will be postponed due to bad weather this Sunday night - new date t.b.a.! Local singer-songwriters Brian King, Susan Cattaneo, and Miranda Aisling are coming together at MAGMA to trade songs and stories. Join them on Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 7:00 pm. Tickets are available on a sliding scale from $10

  • Outlaw Championship Wrestling

    OCW presents Incarcerated. A full night of matches inside the steel cage!!! Grudges will be fought, titles defended, and the final matches of the Mike Magee Invitational where one wrestler will win a World Title opportunity. Get your tickets before they are gone!! GET TICKETS

  • Dance on Canvas

    ​"Dance on Canvas" Friday, March 27, 6:00-8:00 Reception & Sale ​Carey McKinley moved to Gloucester in 2023 keen to develop ​her visual art practice and discover where it meets ​her dance practice. Taking a hiatus from teaching, ​she opened ​her first-ever visual art studio in 2024 on Main St. The upcoming Reception & Sale features McKinley's recent work, alongside fellow dancer/visual artist, Sophia

  • Mandala Dance

    An exciting experimental experience with live music, dancing, singing, spoken word and community art making, facilitated by Lisa Bouchie and Jon Holland. $15-30 sliding scale, at the door or buy online here

  • Pouvwa

    Pouvwa/workshop and performance -  JEAN APPOLON EXPRESSIONS Jean Appolon Expressions (JAE) is a Haitian folkloric and contemporary-infused dance organization that cultivates hope and healing to foster more expressive and socially just communities through professional performances, education, cultural experiences, and the celebration of the joy of movement for all. Program at MAGMA on Sunday March 29

  • Contra Dance

    MAGMA 11 Pleasant St., Gloucester, MA, United States

    Easy to Learn New England Style Contra, Square & Circle Dances with Caller Rose Sheehan, and musicians Adrienne Howard on fiddle and Gary Dolinsky on guitar. $15-25 sliding scale per person, notaflof, under 16 free BUY TIX ONLINE     Tix will also be available at the door. Beginners welcome, come one come all!

  • Contact Improvisation Jam

    Our monthly Contact Improvisation Jam consists of a half hour warm-up and skills practice, followed by open improvisation. All experience levels are welcome! This month we have guest musicians Sarah Blacker and Aaron Katz. $10-20 suggested donation SIGN UP ONLINE or at the door Musician bios: Singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, board-certified music therapist and licensed mental health

  • MAGMA Dance Company: Here Together Now

    A collaborative dance concert featuring Dawn Pratson, Sophia Dunzelman, Carey McKinley, Anna Kharaz, Kim Motylewski, Cynthia Williams, Zoe Ulrich, Hannah Tupper, Erika Sutter, Teresa Tobin, Donna Prezzano, Raquel del Rosario, and Sarah Slifer Swift. Sunday April 12, 5pm Tix $10-20 sliding scale BUY ONLINE