A FREE hands-on, immersive art series open to all-no experience needed. Come explore, create, and connect in a relaxed, welcoming setting.

For toddlers and caregivers. Children’s Storytime happens every Friday starting February 20th. This is a free event and no RSVP necessary.

This unforgettable novel puts human faces on the Syrian war with the immigrant story of a beekeeper, his wife, and the triumph of spirit when the world becomes unrecognizable.

For toddlers and caregivers. Children’s Storytime happens every Friday starting February 20th. This is a free event and no RSVP necessary.

A FREE hands-on, immersive art series open to all-no experience needed. Come explore, create, and connect in a relaxed, welcoming setting.

For toddlers and caregivers. Children’s Storytime happens every Friday starting February 20th. This is a free event and no RSVP necessary.

For toddlers and caregivers. Children’s Storytime happens every Friday starting February 20th. This is a free event and no RSVP necessary.

Crafternoon! Monthly on 3rd Fridays! Fun crafts with fun people in a great place.

For toddlers and caregivers. Children’s Storytime happens every Friday starting February 20th. This is a free event and no RSVP necessary.

This unforgettable novel puts human faces on the Syrian war with the immigrant story of a beekeeper, his wife, and the triumph of spirit when the world becomes unrecognizable.

Who was processed at Ellis Island and what did that involve? How did the Legislation of Immigration affect Ellis Island? Join genealogist Seema Kenney as she discusses the history of the island, other inspection sites, and of immigration to our country. 

Dive into the art at the James, explore the current exhibitions or get inspired by talks with local artists. Enjoy this one-hour guided art experience every month in partnership with First Parish Norwell.

For toddlers and caregivers. Children’s Storytime happens every Friday starting February 20th. This is a free event and no RSVP necessary.

Join us for an evening of creativity and craft at our "Sip and Sculpt" event. Workshop ticket holders will enjoy an exclusive, hands-on sculpting session led by Executive Director and sculptor Liz Helfer, providing an opportunity to learn professional techniques under expert guidance. Whether you are a seasoned artist or picking up modeling clay for the first time, this immersive experience is designed to spark your imagination and refine your tactile skills.

All guests, including general admission attendees, will enjoy a complimentary signature cocktail and the chance to mingle with talented local sculptors. The evening features interactive stations with various hands-on activities and a special raffle offering the chance to take home original small-scale sculptures. It is a perfect opportunity to support the James while celebrating the three-dimensional arts in the heart of our community.

For toddlers and caregivers. Children’s Storytime happens every Friday starting February 20th. This is a free event and no RSVP necessary.

Discover the fascinating story of one of America’s most celebrated artistic families in Art For Your Mind: The Three Wyeths, presented by art historian Jill Sanford. 

Join us for an unforgettable evening as Genticorum shares music from their celebrated album Au coeur de l’aube and breathes new life into the traditions of French Canada with a sound that is both deeply rooted and vibrantly alive. 

Crafternoon! Monthly on 3rd Fridays! Fun crafts with fun people in a great place.

When the enslaved Jim overhears that he is about to be sold to a man in New Orleans, separated from his wife and daughter forever, he decides to hide on nearby Jackson Island until he can formulate a plan. Meanwhile, Huck Finn has faked his own death to escape his violent father, recently returned to town. As all readers of American literature know, thus begins the dangerous and transcendent journey by raft down the Mississippi River toward the elusive and too-often-unreliable promise of the Free States and beyond.

South Shore poets Jean L. Kreiling & Elaine Sorrentino share their poems and distinctive perspectives on home, family, the arts, and more.

Spend an inspiring afternoon with masterful performances of powerful works by Rachmaninoff, Beethoven, and Bach, thoughtfully paired for cello and piano.

For toddlers and caregivers. Children’s Storytime happens every Friday starting February 20th. This is a free event and no RSVP necessary.

Step into old Hollywood glamour for an interactive murder mystery filled with intrigue, laughs, and surprises. Dress in your Hollywood best, solve the mystery, and bid in our auction on items to die.

Don’t miss this fun filled night of mystery and mayhem. Grab your tickets, gather your suspects, and get ready to solve the crime—while supporting local arts and cultural programming at the James.

Heavy Hor D'oeuvres and Desserts and a Cash Bar

Grab your VIP ticket for a better chance to be named a suspect, a complimentary curious cocktail, and extra Murder Mystery Money to help you bribe your way to the truth.

Sponsored by the Cordelia Foundation

For toddlers and caregivers. Children’s Storytime happens every Friday starting February 20th. This is a free event and no RSVP necessary.

For toddlers and caregivers. Children’s Storytime happens every Friday starting February 20th. This is a free event and no RSVP necessary.

Step back in time and experience history brought to life with acclaimed actress Sheryl Faye in her captivating one-woman show, Abigail Adams. 

Bring the whole family for a joyful, musical afternoon with Mama Steph (Stephanie Chase) — beloved South Shore musician, singer-songwriter, and entertainer!