Events

Matt Jenson | Unmarked Routes…through sonic hypnogogy Solo Ambient Neo-Classical Dub Piano with Electronics and the MAGMA Dance Company Luxuriating in atmosphere and drone-tones of awe and fascination, where thoughts and feelings of division have no safe harbor. A low-lit bath of sound, where iridescent, gauzy melodies collide in slow motion with decolonized electronic soundscapes, …

True Story Theater is an improvisational physical ensemble honoring people’s lived experience, including people who are especially vulnerable in these times. In their MAGMA debut, they will work with stories of neurodiversity and invisible disabilities. Laugh, cry, and gain insights as True Story’s actors and musicians empathetically embody whatever is shared. All are welcome! Tix $15-25 …

Wild Geese: Dance Therapy Group Community, Resilience, Support, Freedom Kim Tompkins will be leading a Dance Therapy support group at MAGMA, 11 Pleasant St., Gloucester, MA on Fridays from 11:00 to 12:30, May 1st through 22nd. Dance Movement therapy allows you to explore mind-body awareness, creative expression and rhythmic connection to give shape to your …

Join Raquel and Osha for an evening of movement, connection, and renewal under the full moon. We’ll begin with a grounding meditation to help you arrive and settle into your body, followed by a guided warm-up that gently opens into embodied movement and free-form dance. We’ll close the evening in song, then gather for tea …

Explore the depths of art and culture in the city of Gloucester during "From the Deep: A Downtown Gloucester Arts Party" on Saturday, May 2 from 11:00 am - 5:00 pm! MAGMA is collaborating with the Cut to present filmmaker (and MAGMA Dance Company member!) Erika Sutter's stunning movement and shadow film in an immersive …

featuring performances by Bryan Parys, Steven Kennedy, and the (Christmas) Coyotes Singer-songwriter Aaron Wardwell will celebrate the release of his new album, Just Another, with a live performance on May 8th at MAGMA in Gloucester. The show will feature a full set of new material from Just Another, Wardwell’s first significant release since his EP …

Please join us for MAGMA’s annual fundraiser party with live performances, participatory dance lessons, and festive refreshments. Attire: 1920-1940 speakeasy fashion Doors open at 7pm, programming starts at 7:30pm $50-100 suggested donation per person, BUY ONLINE Please buy your tickets in ADVANCE as you will need the password to get in! Highlights: -  learn The …

Come to MAGMA on Mother’s Day to practice face moisturizing and face yoga with Holly Randall, DNP. Bring your mother, bring your daughter, or just celebrate yourself! Sunday May 10, 2-3:15pm suggested donation $10-20 at the door

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 Dawn Pratson and Steve Yost. $10-20 suggested donation SIGN UP ONLINE or at the door "Contact Improvisation is an evolving system of movement initiated in 1972 …

Learn some easy dance moves with Sarah Slifer Swift at MAGMA and then dance to tango, salsa, and cha-cha music played live by the Walker Creek Saxophone Quartet (David Benjamin, Marsha Jamison, Frank Freedman, and Jamie Klopotoski). $10 suggested donation at the door All ages and abilities welcome!