CultureHouse Peabody Announces Second Week of In-person Events

The CultureHouse Peabody Advisory Group announced today the programming schedule for the second week of the month-long pop-up community space on Main Street in Peabody. The programs expand upon the already successful opening week of events and will include game nights, live acoustic music, art workshops, and more.

Featured in the second week of programming are various pieces of gallery artwork by students at the Peabody Veterans Memorial High School, and a new front window display by visual artist Asia Scudder, who will also be hosting an art workshop.

"After an extremely positive and enjoyable week of live events and activities, CultureHouse Peabody is proving itself to be a welcoming asset to the community," said Emily Cooper, a member of the CultureHouse Peabody Advisory Group. "With this second week of programming, we wanted to expand the circle of program partners, performers, and artists to continue growing this space into a local watering hole where people can relax, enjoy themselves, and socialize with their neighbors."

The list of upcoming program partners, performers, and artists include Newhall Fields Community Farm, Jacqui Richards, Asia Scudder, Khushbu, Ilana Frost, Emily Cooper & Matt Cruz, Pasquale Minichillo Jr., Wendy Lattof, Create and Escape, Karen Pischke, Miranda Aisling, Kedrin Alexander Frias, Sarah Luria, Daybar Bugler, Northeast Arc, Creative Collective, Deanne Healey, Salem 5, EMBROIDERY, Gatch and more.

The ongoing events and programming at CultureHouse Peabody are part of a month-long pop-up project to gather community input, study how the space is used, and develop an impact report detailing a plan for a potential longer-term space in the city. The research findings gathered from the participatory pop-up space will help local community members and stakeholders develop new models for economic recovery from the pandemic in Peabody.

The current event calendar is as follows:

Friday, June 11

• "Friday Night on Main Street" – Live Folk Music at CultureHouse (7pm – 8pm)

Saturday, June 12

• Create Your Own Character – Art Workshop (10am – 12pm)
• Pop Up Shop: Too Simple? (12:30pm – 4:30pm)
• Live Acoustic Music (6pm – 8pm)

Sunday, June 13

• Painting Peabody's Landscape – Art Workshop (11am – 1pm)
• Introduction to Reiki Ryoho, a Japanese Healing Art (1pm – 3pm)

Wednesday, June 16

• Money: Easy as 1, 2, 3! – Financial Workshop (12pm – 1pm)

Friday, June 18

• Film Friday – One Night in Miami [R]

Guided by the leadership of the CultureHouse Peabody Advisory Group, comprised of local artists, residents, and activists from the community, CultureHouse Peabody is intended to play an important role in the economic recovery of the city by serving as a community living room, wi-fi lounge, kiosk, and space for small community classes.

The CultureHouse Peabody space will be following all COVID guidelines and regulations including capacity limitations. To learn more about the initiative and donate to support the project, visit https://culturehouse.cc/pop-ups/peabody/.

About CultureHouse Peabody
Currently located at 86 Main St. Peabody, MA, CultureHouse Peabody is a month-long pop-up community space intended to serve as a community living room, wi-fi lounge, kiosk, and space for small community classes. We will use the month we are open to pilot the concept and discover areas of improvement. After we close, we will put together an impact report detailing potential next steps for the project. In the aftermath of COVID-19, CultureHouse Peabody will play an important role in the economic recovery of the city.