AUDITIONS
Auditions for '12 Angry Jurors.' Monday, Feb. 8, 7 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 30 Park St., Methuen. Rehearsals will be Mondays and Wednesdays, 7 to 10 p.m. Cast and crew members are required to be available every night during "Tech Week," April 12 through 15. Candidates must be 18 and older. Bring resume, headshot, a one to two minute dramatic monologue, list of rehearsal conflicts. 978-914-5383, e-mail info@merrimackvalleyplayers.org, www.merrimackvalleyplayers.org.
COMEDY AUDITIONS. RJ's Comedy Express seeks local comedic talent for open mike and comedy nights in the Merrimack Valley and Southern New Hampshire. Call Raymond Poirier, 603-382-0445 or 603-793-3725. Mail tapes to 12 Auburn St., Plaistow, N.H.
Merrimack Valley Philharmonic auditions. Openings in the violin, viola and bass sections, Monday evenings at the Rogers Center For the Performing Arts, Merrimack College. Call to schedule an audition. 315 Turnpike St., North Andover. 978-687-7098, www.mvpomusic.org.
Merrimack Valley String Orchestra auditions. The multi-generational community orchestra, based in Haverhill, is having open auditions for the upcoming season. Three levels of orchestra, plus Cello Choir and Advanced Cello Ensemble perform several concerts each year. Call to schedule an audition. 978-372-9158, www.mvsostrings.org.
Open Casting Call. For 24 Hour Restaurant Battle, the Food Network's new restaurant competition series, Monday, Feb. 8, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lenox Back Bay Boston Hotel. Two person teams with pre-existing relationships, (brother and sister, mother and son, husband and wife, etc.), who want the chance to prove that they can run a restaurant. One person on the team will run the front of the house and the other person on the team will be the chef and run the kitchen. All levels of experience will be considered. 61 Exeter St., Boston. www.24hourrestaurantbattle.com.
THEATER CLASSES & auditions. Acting Out! will hold classes and auditions for ages 5-15. New classes to choose from. Visit the Web site for dates and times. 978-794-0001, e-mail actingouttheater@comcast.net, www.actingout.biz.
Book Readings/Signings/Discussions
Book Reading. Elyssa East will read from "Dogtown: Death and Enchantment in a New England Ghost Town" Thursday, Feb. 4, 7:30 p.m. in the Martin Luther King, Jr. Room, Ellison Campus Center, Salem State College, 352 Lafayette St., Salem. Free. 978-542-7890, www.salemstate.edu.
Children/Families
STORY HOUR. The Book Rack, Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. Free. 52 State St., Newburyport. 978-462-8615.
CLUBS
Brookstone Grille. Bruce Marshall performs Thursday, Feb. 4, 6 to 9 p.m. Free entertainment. 14 Route 111, Derry, N.H. 603-328-9250.
CARRIAGE WHEEL PUB. Open mike with Rockin' Randy, Thursdays, 8 to 11 p.m. No cover. 10 Friend St., Amesbury. 978-388-0291.
DAVID'S TAVERN. John Tavano appears every Thursday, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., and Sunday brunch, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 12 Brown Square, Newburyport. 978-462-8077.
GLORY. Ladies Night Fashion Show Series with DJ Dee and giveaways. Top local stores and hair salons participating. 8 p.m. every Thursday in The Lounge at Glory, 19 Essex St., Andover. 978-475-4811.
HOBO CAFE AND LOUNGE. Bob Allison hosts piano bar Wednesdays, 7 to 9 p.m. No cover charge. "Nostalgia Night" with the Lighthouse Trio and Friends the first Wednesday of the month, 7 to 9 p.m. 5 Broadway, Salisbury Beach. 978-465-4626, 978-270-9242, www.CasablancaPiano.com.
Jocko's Jazz at the Sahara. The Rick Greenblatt Quintet Tuesday, Feb. 9, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. $5 cover. Wheelchair accessible. 34 Bates St., Methuen. 978-683-9200 or www.jockosjazz.com.
PALMER'S RESTAURANT AND TAVERN. Live music Thursdays, 8 to 11 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, 9 p.m. to midnight. 18 Elm St., Andover. 978-470-1606.
THE GEORGETOWN GRILLE. Acoustic Open Mic, every Wednesday from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at The Georgetown Grille. Hosted by Dave Coppola. 19 W. Main St., Georgetown. 978-769-3550.
THE GROG. Flamenco guitarist Steven Spungin, Tuesdays. Music starts at 8 p.m. on Wednesdays and Thursdays; 9 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays; 6 p.m. on Sundays. Admission, $5-$7. 13 Middle St., Newburyport. 978-465-8008.
The Peddler's Daughter. A Harpoon Beer dinner will be held Wednesday, Feb. 10, 7 p.m. $40 per person. Call for reservations. 603-821-7535, www.thepeddlersdaughter.com.
COMEDY
China Blossom Comedy Room. Fridays and Saturdays, 9:30 p.m. at the China Blossom Restaurant. $20 per person. 946 Osgood St., North Andover. Reservations, 978-455-0978. www.chinablossomcomedy.net.
'Comedy At The Park.' Three Boston comedians, Greg Boggis, Larry Norton and Stephanie Peters, will be featured Friday, Feb. 5, at Amesbury Sports Park, 12 South Hunt Road, Amesbury. Doors open at 7 p.m. Show starts at 8 p.m. $15. Call for reservations. 978-388-5788.
Wilbur Theatre. Patton Oswalt performs Friday, Feb. 5. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $29 and $24. All ages. Jennifer Coolidge performs Saturday, Feb. 6. Doors open at 6 p.m. Show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $35 and $25. All ages. 246 Tremont St., Boston. 617-248-9700, www.thewilburtheatre.com.
DANCE
Ballroom Dancing classes. Christine Glaeser teaches American, Latin and Ballroom Dancing Thursdays, 6:45 p.m. at the Chelmsford Senior Center. $7 per class, $10 per couple. 75 Groton Road, North Chelmsford. 978-251-0533.
LINE DANCING CLASSES. All Saints Parish offers line dancing classes Wednesdays from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. in the parish hall, 120 Bellevue Ave., Haverhill. All are welcome. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes. 978-374-6001.
Line Dancing. Every Wednesday, 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the VFW, River Street, Methuen. $3. 603-329-5904.
FILM
Free Movies. Every Friday, 10 a.m. at the Stevens Memorial Library. Open to seniors and the public. 345 Main St., North Andover. 978-688-9505.
Ghost Stories of New England. Local haunts of Salem shows are scheduled each Thursday, 7:30 p.m. by telephone appointment. "The Salem Experience" is shown Saturdays with continuous 30 minute shows between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., walk-in-basis, at SATV, 285 Derby St., Salem. Tickets are $6 each. Groups of four or more are $5 each. 978-777-2711.
GALLERIES AND ART
Art by Anne Beaulieu. The artist's oil paintings will be on view through February at Wicked Big Café, 19 Essex St., Haverhill. An opening reception will be held Saturday, Feb. 6, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Beaulieu currently exhibits stone carvings from her "Washashore" series at the Walsingham Gallery in Newburyport. 508-561-3547.
Art Exhibit. Works by Deb Cinamon-Whalen will be on display in the Hampstead Public Library's second floor meeting room through February. 9 Mary E. Clark Drive, Hampstead, N.H. 603-329-6411, www.debcinamonwhalen.com.
'Art in the Mill: Of Cows and Corn.' The photography of Andrew Lathrop will be featured in UNH Manchester's second floor gallery through April 26. 400 Commercial St., Manchester, N.H. www.browndogphoto.com, www.unhm.unh.edu.
ART SERIES. Veasey Memorial Park's art series offers art shows and open houses for area artists each month. Artists who want to showcase their work are welcome. 201 Washington St., Groveland. 978-521-9345, e-mail events@veaseypark.org.
'Body & Soul.' On view through Feb. 28, at The Loading Dock Gallery at Western Avenue Studios, second floor of the A-Mill. A reception will be held Friday, Feb. 5, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Gallery hours: Wednesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 122 Western Ave., Lowell. 978-349-8069, www.theloadingdockgallery.com.
Bridge Gallery. Hours: noon to 6 p.m. daily, except Tuesdays. 1R Water St., Newburyport. 978-462-2740, www.bridgegallerynewburyport.com.
Chaz Maviyane-Davies' artwork. Now through March 21, in the Spencer Presentation Gallery, Center for the Arts, Endicott College. A reception with the artist will be held Thursday, March 4, 5 to 7 p.m. followed by a lecture at 7 p.m. All events are free to the public. Gallery hours: Monday through Thursday, 5 to 7 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 2 to 4 p.m. 376 Hale St., Beverly. 978-232-2655, e-mail kmoore@endicott.edu, www.endicott.edu.
CHURCHILL GALLERY. A collection of oils by photo-realistic artist Michael McGovern. Hours: Mondays and Tuesdays, 12:30 to 5 p.m.; Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sundays, 12:30 to 5 p.m. or by appointment. 6 Inn St., Newburyport. 978-462-9891 or www.thechurchillgallery.com.
CLARKE GALLERY. Relocated from Boston's Newbury Street, features work of traditional artists from the mid-19th to the mid-20th centuries, including the Hudson River and Cape Ann schools, as well as Newburyport artists Laura Coombs Hills and John Appleton Brown. 94 1/2 Lime St., Newburyport. 978-465-0494.
CURRIER MUSEUM OF ART. Museum's entrance at 150 Ash St., Manchester, N.H. Museum hours: Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; open the first Thursday of each month, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; closed on Tuesdays. Admission to the museum free for children 17 and under, and every Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon admission is free to everyone. 603-669-6144, ext. 108, or www.currier.org.
'Dog Sledding in New Hampshire.' Pam Lacombe-Connell of Coyote Farm Fine Arts will display her collection of portraits, artist cards, folk art and posters through Feb. 19 at the Massabesic Audubon Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, N.H. 603-668-2045, www.sleddogfineart.com.
Exhibition of Wood Engravings. The exhibit, by Lawrence native Anna Hogan, is at the Museum of Printing. The exhibit continues on Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 800 Massachusetts Ave., North Andover.¬ www.museumofprinting.org.
'Fish, Silk, Tea, Bamboo.' On view at the Peabody Essex Museum through 2011. Hours: Tuesday through Sunday and holiday Mondays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. $15 for adults, $13 for seniors, $11 for students, free for members, youth 16 and under and residents of Salem. East India Square, Salem. 866-745-1876, www.pem.org.
GAGA GALLERY. Open Fridays, 2 to 8 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, noon to 6 p.m. and by appointment. 459 Humphrey St., Swampscott. 781-596-7596.
Gallery Della-Piana. Hours: Wednesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. 152-R Main St., Route 1-A, Wenham. 978-468-1944, www.gallerydellapiana.com.
'Harry Potter: The Exhibition.' On exhibit through Feb. 28 at the Museum of Science, Science Park, Boston. 617-589-0250, www.mos.org.
Kingston Gallery. Oil paintings by Joan Baldwin will be displayed in the exhibit, "Pleasant Bay: The Furniture at Cape Cod," through Feb. 28. Opening reception Friday, Feb. 5, 5 to 7:30 p.m. Closing reception Saturday, Feb. 27, 4 to 6 p.m. Hours: Wednesday through Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. and by appointment. 450 Harrison Ave., No. 43, Boston. 617-423-4113, www.kingstongallery.com.
LEPORE FINE ARTS. Newburyport's oldest gallery dealing in antique paintings and a leading expert in the work of Laura Hills and J. Appleton Brown. Also showing works by William Bradford, Emile Gruppe, George L. Noyes, Jane Peterson, Paul Strisik and Harry Vincent. Hours: Tuesday through Friday, 1 to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 58 Merrimac St., Newburyport. 978-462-1663.
Local Colors Artists' Cooperative. Offers original art by local artists. Hours: Monday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 121 Main St., Gloucester. 978-283-3996, www.local-colors.org.
'New Voices, Unique Visions.' Open for viewing through March 29, at the Grillo Art Gallery, Endicott College, 376 Hale St., Beverly. A reception is scheduled for March 4, 5 to 7 p.m., to be followed at 7 p.m. by a lecture in the Rose Performance Hall by Chaz Maviyane-Davies, designer, filmmaker and professor at Mass College of Art. Exhibit and reception are free. Gallery hours: Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 2 to 4 p.m. 978-232-2655, e-mail kmoore@endicott.edu, www.endicott.edu.
Paintings by Elizabeth Harty. On view through Sunday, March 21, at the Firehouse Center for the Arts. Hours: Wednesday through Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. Free. Market Square, Newburyport. www.firehouse.org.
'Paper Capers: Adventures in Paper Art.' The exhibition will be on view from Feb. 5 through May 10 at the Wenham Museum. Opening party, Snowflake Sunday, is scheduled for Feb. 7. 132 Main St., Wenham. 978-468-2377, e-mail mary.barthelmes@wenhammuseum.org.
POSITIVE IMAGES GALLERY 61. Fine-art photography, cards and gifts. Ongoing exhibit: Seasonal scenics by Warren Stone and Scott Leonhart, "The Kitchen" and "Images of Ireland" by Patricia J. Bruno. Pottery by Two Rivers of Amesbury, Pairpoint Glass, Basic Spirit Pewter, Fair-Trade purses and women's accessories, hand-crafted jewelry by local artists. Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday and Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Open Sundays. 61 Wingate St., Haverhill. 978-556-9366.
'Rare Bird of Fashion: The Irreverent Iris Apfel. The Peabody Essex Museum will present ensembles from the personal collection of Iris Apfel through Feb. 7. $15 for adults, $13 for seniors, $11 for students. Open Tuesday through Sunday and holiday Mondays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. East India Square, Salem. 866-745-1876, www.pem.org.
RIVERWALK BEAD SHOP. Work by 36 local artists, including jewelry, beads, paintings, pottery, weaving, carved gourds and more. 32 Elm St., Amesbury. 978-388-3499.
Sharon Arts Center. The 62nd annual Members Exhibition will be on view through Feb. 28. Winter hours: Wednesday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 30 Grove St., Peterborough, N.H. 603-924-7676, www.sharonarts.org.
'Summer in Winter.' Paintings by Anthony Apesos will be on view through Saturday, March 6, at Arnold Arboretum. A reception will be held Saturday, Feb. 20, 1 p.m. An artist talk will be presented Thursday, Feb. 25, 6:30 p.m. Exhibit admission and related events are free. 125 Arborway, Jamaica Plain. 617-384-5209, www.arboretum.harvard.edu.
'The Secrets of Tomb 10A: Egypt 2000 BC.' On view through May 16, at the Museum of Fine Arts. Free for MFA members, $20 for adults, $18 for seniors and students 18 and older, free for youths 17 and under, $7.50 for youths 7-17 on school days until 3 p.m. Groups of ten or more should book in advance. 465 Huntington Ave., Boston. 617-369-3310, www.mfa.org.
'Valerie Belin: Made Up.' Through Feb. 7, at the Peabody Essex Museum, The exhibit explores a photographer's ability to manipulate perception of artificiality and reality. $15 for adults, $13 for seniors, $11 for students. East India Square, Salem. 866-745-1876, www.pem.org.
'Waking with you.' New and recent embroidery drawings and photography by Joetta Maue will be on view through Feb. 19, at the Elizabeth A. Beland Gallery at Essex Art Center. Gallery hours: Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closed Feb. 15. 56 Island St., Lawrence. 978-685-2343, www.essexartcenter.com.
'Way After Canaletto.' Features the work of Boston College faculty members Mary Armstrong and Stoney Conley. Through Feb. 18 in Winfisky Gallery, Ellison Campus Center, Salem State College. Hours: Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., or by appointment. Free. 352 Lafayette St., Salem. 978-542-7890, www.salemstate.edu.
Lecture
Movie Magic Lecture Series. Doug Roble, creative director of software, Digital Domain, will present "Visionary Visuals" Wednesday, Feb. 10, 7 p.m. in the Cahners Theater, Blue Wing, Level II, at the Museum of Science, Science Park, Boston. Free. Seating is limited. 617-589-0300, www.mos.org.
MUSEUMS
American Textile History Museum. Features the exhibit "Textile Revolution: An Exploration Through Space and Time." Hours: Wednesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. $8 for adults, $6 for seniors, children 6-16, and college students. Free for members, children under 6. 491 Dutton St., Lowell. 978-441-0400, www.athm.org.
CUSTOM HOUSE MARITIME MUSEUM. Built in 1835, the Newburyport Custom House was designed by Robert Mills, architect of the Washington Monument and the U.S. Treasury Building. Features ship models and maritime art as well as exhibits on shipbuilding, the Coast Guard and author John Marquand. Open Thursday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. 25 Water St., Newburyport. 978-462-8681 or www.themaritimesociety.org.
DOLE-LITTLE HOUSE. Circa-1700 timber-frame construction home restored in 1955. Open year-round by appointment only. Admission $4 adults, $3 seniors, $2 students/children. 289 High Road, Newbury. 978-462-2634, www.historicnewengland.org.
JOB LANE FARM MUSEUM. The Job Lane House, built in 1713, added on to in 1820, and the post and beam barn (1993) are at 295 North Road, Bedford. Open house tours: May through October, second and fourth Sunday, from 2 to 4 p.m. Gift shop in the barn. The house parlor has Rufus Porter murals. Cost is $2 per person or $5 per family. www.joblane.org or e-mail joblanefarm@gmail.com.
LOWELL'S BOAT SHOP. Established in 1793, oldest continuously operating boat shop in the country. Guests can view boatbuilders at work, take a tour and view exhibits. By appointment only. 459 Main St., Amesbury. 978-834-0050, www.lowellsboatshop.com.
MEETINGHOUSE. Rocky Hill Meeting House, circa-1785 rural New England meetinghouse with limited ornamental detail offering example of vernacular architecture. 4 Portsmouth Road, Amesbury. 978-462-2634, www.spnea.org.
PAINE HOUSE TOURS. The Paine House at Greenwood Farm, Ipswich. One hour tours: first Saturdays and Sundays, June through October, 1 to 3 p.m. Recommended for children 8 years and older. Members: free. Nonmembers: first Saturdays, all are free; first Sundays, $8 for adults; $5 for children. 978-921-1944, www.thetrustees.org.
PRINTING MUSEUM. World's largest collection of antique printing, typesetting and bindery machines. Has extensive printing collection of the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C., Wednesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission $5. 800 Massachusetts Ave., North Andover. 978-686-0450.
SWETT-ILSLEY HOUSE. Circa-1670 saltbox dwelling illustrating development of New England's timber-frame architecture and building practices over two centuries, including one of the largest kitchen hearths in New England. 4 High Road, Newbury. 978-462-2634, www.spnea.org.
MUSIC
Acoustic Open Mic Nights. Every Tuesday, 7 to 10 p.m. at the Pasta Loft Restaurant. Hosted by singer/guitarist Mike Belkas. All acoustic instruments and musical genres are encouraged. Free admission. 220 East Main St., Route 121A, East Hampstead, N.H. 603-548-5742.
BARBERSHOP SINGING GROUP. The barbershop singing group holds a guest night from 7:30 to 9 Mondays at All Saints Church, Haverhill. 978-372-8231.
Bluegrass Jam. Every second Saturday, 2 to 6 p.m. at the Gulu-Gulu Cafe. Open jam for all levels. 247 Essex St., Salem. 978-740-0098.
BOSTON ARTISTS ENSEMBLE. Performances are Friday, Feb. 5, 8 p.m. in Phillips Library at Peabody Essex Museum, 161 Essex St., Salem; and Sunday, Feb. 7, 2:30 p.m. at Trinity Church, 11 Homer St., Newton. $24 for general admission, $20 for seniors, $12 for students. 978-902-7666, www.salemsounds.com, www.bostonartistsensemble.org.
Cornerstone Books Bluegrass Jam. Third Thursday of every month, 7 p.m. 45 Lafayette St., Salem. 978-595-5401.
Country Music. "Country Friends Band" hosts Country Music each Friday at 7 p.m. at American Legion Post 227. No cover. River Street, Middleton. 978-777-2711.
Fiddler Hanneke Cassel performs. Friday, Feb. 5, 7 p.m. in the wine cellar at The Dolphin Striker, 15 Bow St., Portsmouth, N.H. She will be accompanied by Ariel Friedman on cello and Christopher Lewis on guitar. Tickets are $12 in advance. 978-462-9630, www.mktix.com, www.hannekecassel.com.
LIVE JAZZ. Live jazz is performed every Saturday from 6 to 10 p.m. at Salvatore's Italian Restaurant, 354 Merrimack St., Lawrence. No cover or music charge. For dinner reservations, 978-291-0220.
Old Time Jam. Every Sunday, 7 to 10 p.m. at Skellig Pub. Hosted by Alan Kaufman. 240 Moody St., Waltham. 781-647-0679.
Open Music Session. Every Sunday, 4 to 8 p.m. at Paddy Kelly's Pub. Hosted by The Breakheart Ceildh Band. Irish, folk and bluegrass players welcome. 154 Washington St., Peabody. 978-532-2370.
Phillips Exeter Academy Winter Concert Series. Tuesday, Feb. 9, 7 p.m. at Phillips Church. Features Irina Muresanu, violin and Michael Lewin, piano. Free. www.exeter.edu.
REGGAE ON THE RIVER. Reggae on the River with Dis-N-Dat Band every Sunday from 5 to 9 p.m. at Salvatore's Italian Restaurant, 354 Merrimack St., Lawrence. No cover charge. Dinner reservations available. 978-291-0220.
The Chameleon Arts Ensemble. "For That Transforming Touch" will be presented Saturday, Feb. 6, 8 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 7, 3 p.m. at the Goethe-Institut Boston, 170 Beacon St., Boston. Tickets are $38, $28 and $18. $5 discounts for students and seniors. Wheelchair accessible. 617-427-8200, www.chameleonarts.org.
The Music Hall. Joshua Bell with Jeremy Denk Thursday, Feb. 4, 7:30 p.m. $80, $65. Monterey Jazz Festival Wednesday, Feb. 10, 7:30 p.m. $54-$40. 28 Chestnut St., Portsmouth, N.H. 603-436-2400, www.themusichall.org.
Traditional Old Time Jam. Every Monday, 8 p.m. at Sandy's Music, 896A Mass Ave., Cambridge. 617-491-2812.
Tupelo Music Hall Salisbury. New England Winter Blues Festival Saturday, Feb. 6, 8 p.m. $22. Marky Ramone's Bllitzkrieg Saturday, Feb. 13, 8 p.m. $30. 4 Ocean Front North, Salisbury. 603-437-5100, e-mail info@tupelohall.com, www.tupelohall.com.
Winter Cafe Concert. The Topsfield Town Library will celebrate Mardi Gras with the Henri Smith Jazz Band Friday, Feb. 5, at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. Free admission. Light refreshments. Seating is limited. 1 South Common St., Topsfield. 978-887-1528.
Theater
'Oklahoma!' performances. Georgetown Middle High School will perform the musical Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, Feb. 4, 5, and 6, at 7 p.m. In case of a snow day, the make-up performance is Feb. 7, 2 p.m. $10 for adults, $7 for students and seniors. Assigned seats. 11 Winter St., Georgetown. 978-352-5790.
'Rumors.' Spotlight Playhouse will present the play at Haverhill High School, 137 Monument St., Haverhill. Performances are at 8 p.m. on Feb. 5, 6, 12, and 13; and at 2 p.m. on Feb. 7. $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and students. 978-380-8509, www.spotlightplayhouse.org.
'Sigh/Omelas.' The one-man show will be performed by Steve Kidd Friday, Feb. 5, 7 p.m. at the Pentucket Regional Middle School, 20 Main St., West Newbury. $8 for adults, $6 for seniors and students. 978-363-2013, e-mail info@pfpaf.org.
'Time Flies When You're Having Fun:' An Evening of One-Act Plays. Three performances Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Feb. 4, 5, and 6, 7:30 p.m. at the Dana Center for the Humanities, Saint Anselm College. Performed by the Anselmian Abbey Players. Tickets, 603-641-7700, www.anselm.edu, www.anselmianabbeyplayers.webs.com.
ETC.
Anheuser-Busch Merrimack Brewery Tour Center. Bring a camera and pose for photos with a Budweiser Clydesdale Saturday, Feb. 6, 1 to 3 p.m. Offers beer samples for guests 21 and older, and free tours, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday through Monday. 221 Daniel Webster Highway, Merrimack, N.H. 603-595-1202, www.budweisertours.com.
Fifteenth annual CSC Jimmy Fund Snow Challenge. Skiers and snowboarders of all abilities are invited to Nashoba Valley Ski Area Saturday, Feb. 6, for team and individual racing to support cancer research and care for adults and children at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute through its Jimmy Fund. The day-long event includes an outdoor barbecue lunch, aprîs ski party and auction. 79 Power Road, Westford. 781-290-1447, e-mail jfski@csc.com, www.skinashoba.com, www.jimmyfund.org.
'Gifts from the heART.' Celebrate Valentine's Day by visiting participating studios for a chance to win a $50 gift certificate Saturday, Feb. 6, noon to 5 p.m. at Western Avenue Studios. Choose from jewelry, ceramics, photography, glass, fiber art, and more. Free admission. 122 Western Ave., Lowell. E-mail westernavearts@gmail.com.
'Grecian Blue Hawaii II.' Saturday, Feb. 6, 7 to 11 p.m. at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 7 Harris St., Newburyport. Features a meat and dessert buffet, cash bar, dancing, and a hula presentation, children's activities. $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and students, $8 for children under 12, free for children under 5. Snow date is Feb. 7. 978-465-5757.
Pastel & Oil Painting Class. Mondays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Robin Thornhill's Amesbury studio. Open to beginner/intermediate artists. Focus is on¬ the use of color, shapes and edges while painting the landscape from photos or direct from still life. Walk-ins are welcome. 603-339-1000.
POETRY SOCIETY. The society meets five times a year, sponsors several contests and has three chapters. Dues are $15 per year. Contests are open to all. Anyone wanting more information or an application to join can contact President Jeanette Maes at MSPS, 64 Harrison Ave., Lynn, MA 01905.
Purple World Publishing. The independent publisher based in New Hampshire, is seeking submissions for a number of new anthologies, journals, and contests. New England Voices, a biannual journal of the arts, features writers and visual artists from all of the New England states. Essays, short fiction, poetry, and art are accepted. Words of Tolerance is an annual anthology of creative non-fiction on topics of culture, diversity, peace, and tolerance. For complete submission guidelines, deadlines, and additional information: www.purpleworldpublishing.com, e-mail info@purpleworldpublishing.com.
Zumba Class. Tuesdays, through Feb. 16, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the North Andover Senior Center. Exercise to the beat of Latin music with instructor Barbara Selima. Cost for the six-week class is $24. Walk-ins welcome. 120 Main St., North Andover. 978-688-9560.
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