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Mr. Magic at Trillium Canton
Bring the kids to Canton for an interactive, high-energy magic show by Mr. Magic. Expect lots of laughs, surprises, and audience participation, with colorful props, silly jokes, and mind-blowing tricks. This performance is open to children of all ages. Tickets are for children only, and adults accompanying children do not need a ticket. Food and beverages are available before and after the show but are not served during it.
Trillium - CantonNEMPAC’s Jazz in the Park
NEMPAC’s Jazz in the Park brings free, outdoor Thursday evening jazz performances to the Rose Kennedy Greenway. The summer concert series is directed by Stefano Marchese and features top jazz artists from Boston, with a rain plan at the Canopy Hotel by Hilton.
Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway2026 Summer Dance Intensives at Marblehead School of Ballet (Jul 13 – Aug 1, 2026)
Marblehead School of Ballet’s Summer Intensive offers ballet-focused training for dancers ages 11-adult and all levels. It runs Monday through Friday with a structured daily program that includes check-in and warm-up, classes such as Pilates, ballet and/or modern technique, lunch, plus pointe or variations and related disciplines. Dancers can take one, two, three, or a combination of weeks (Weeks 1 through 3). Week 1 emphasizes highly individualized classes and related disciplines, while Week 3 focuses on technique and choreography, ending with a performance on Saturday, August 1 (details listed as TBD).
Marblehead School of BalletOnStage 360°
OnStage 360° is an in-the-round dance performance series featuring a lineup of choreographers and dance groups. There are two showtimes, 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM, so be sure to check the time on your ticket before purchasing. Doors open 30 minutes before showtime.
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