Events

Come out and support! $15-20 at the door. Proceeds go to the Lily Jean Fund featuring: Rawstrum Cold Start Horsehands Matt Farley  

​"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 …

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/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 …

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 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

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…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 …