• 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • SING

    SING meets every 3rd Friday of the month from 6:15-7:30pm Led by Lisa Bouchie, SING uses a variety of improvisational structures to jump right into the joy of singing with others. No musical experience necessary, all are welcome! Suggested donation $10-15, pay at the door, no advance registration required

  • Drag Trivia

    Get ready to slay with drag queens and show off your trivia skills in this fabulous live showdown! Join us as Closet Case Parties and Lady Carmen Brûlée collab for a night of drag trivia and a dance party. With performances by Carmen herself, Kylie Karma, Hunter Down, Idaho Voila and Dr. Viola Voila! Test

  • Matt Jenson: Unmarked Routes

    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,