AUDITIONS

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.

Children/Families

American Girl Fashion Show. Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 7 and 8, two shows daily, 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. at the Capital Center for the Arts. Features historical and modern day fashions for both girls and their dolls. Auctions, raffle prizes, opportunities for photographs, refreshments. Tickets are $27 or $37. Benefits the Junior Service League of Concord, N.H. 44 South Main St., Concord, N.H. 603-491-2466, www.ccanh.com.

STORY HOUR. The Book Rack, Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. Free. 52 State St., Newburyport. 978-462-8615.

CLUBS

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 Ben Sharoni Quartet Tuesday, Nov. 10, 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.

COMEDY

China Blossom Comedy Room. Rich Ceisler with Lawrence Marinara Friday and Saturday, Nov. 6 and 7. Shows start at 9:30 p.m. at the China Blossom Restaurant. $20 per person. 946 Osgood St., North Andover. Reservations, 978-455-0978. www.chinablossomcomedy.net.

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.

Belly Dance 101. Learn Middle Eastern Belly Dancing from Tytiana at the First United Methodist Church. Held Mondays and Wednesdays, 9 to 10 a.m., 10:15 to 11:15 a.m., 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Through Dec. 2. Cost is $64. Registration needed. 57 Peters St., North Andover. 978-502-8391.

Dance Master Class. Fontaine Dollas Dubus, artistic director of Exit Dance Theater, will lead a movement master class Nov. 9, 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. in the Dance Studio, O'Keefe Center, Salem State College, 209 Canal St., Salem. Free and open to the public. 978-542-7890, www.salemstate.edu.

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.

Single Executives Club Singles Dance. Saturday, Nov. 7, 8:30 p.m. to midnight at the new Holiday Inn Grand Ballroom, 4 Highwood Drive, Tewksbury. Free hors d'oeuvres, raffles, door prizes. For singles 35-60. Proper business dress required. $12. 978-640-9000, www.se-4u.com.

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, and 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

Annual Faculty Art Exhibition. At Winfisky Gallery, Salem State College, from Nov. 10 through Dec. 10. Includes works in print making, painting, glass, sculpture, photography and other media. Artist reception Nov. 18, 6 p.m. Gallery 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.

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.

Bridge Gallery. Marjet Lesk will exhibit a series of paintings titled "Environments Newburyport" during the month of November. An artist's reception will be held Saturday, Nov. 21, 6 to 8 p.m. Open to the public. The gallery is open daily, except Tuesdays, from noon to 6 p.m. 1R Water St., Newburyport. 978-462-2740, www.bridgegallerynewburyport.com.

Brush Art Gallery & Studios. "The Art of Healing: The Art of Psychotherapists" will be on view through Jan. 10. Shaun McNiff, author and dean of Lesley College, will give a talk Thursday, Nov. 5, 5 to 7 p.m. Gallery hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. 256 Market St., Lowell. 978-459-7819, www.thebrush.org.

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.

Drawings & Paintings By Arshile Gorky. Part of the Mina Boehm Metzger Collection, on view at the Whistler House Museum of Art through Nov. 7. 243 Worthern St., Lowell. 978-452-0260, e-mail SMBA2000@aol.com.

Eighth Annual Fine Art & Fine Crafts Art Show & Sale. Through Nov. 7 at Nevins Memorial Library. Open to the public Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free, but donations are appreciated. Hosted by the Arts Institute Group of the Merrimack Valley, the event is a celebration of local artists and a scholarship fundraiser. 305 Broadway Methuen. 617-510-5742, 603-490-6531, www.artsinstitutegroup.org.

Endicott College Exhibit. Works by Herman Trunk will be on view through Dec. 18 at the Spencer Presentation Gallery, Center for the Arts, Endicott College. Gallery hours: Mondays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Wednesdays, 3 to 5 p.m.; Fridays, noon to 5 p.m.; and Saturdays and Sundays, 2 to 4 p.m. Open to the public. 376 Hale St., Beverly. 978-232-2655, e-mail kmoore@endicott.edu, www.endicott.edu.

Essex Art Center Exhibitions. In the Chester F. Sidell Gallery, "Art and About," a faculty show. In the Elizabeth A. Beland Gallery, "SUBmerSIBLE" by Andre Hester. On view through Dec. 4. Gallery hours: Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closed Nov. 11 and 25-27. The reception and galleries are free and open to the public. 56 Island St., Lawrence. 978-685-2343, www.essexartcenter.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.

Fall Art Show. Local art gallery and frame shop, Angles & Art of Haverhill, will present a fall art show through Nov. 28. Works by Diane Maroun, Dan Shaw, Bob Gabloski, Robert Hahn and Debra Grubbs will be on view. 80 Wingate St., Haverhill. 978-372-2260, www.anglesandart.com.

'Figurative Prints.' Works by Will Barnet, on view through Dec. 22 at the Heftler Visiting Artist Gallery, Center for the Arts, Endicott College. Reception Thursday, Nov. 19, 5 to 7 p.m. Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 2 to 4 p.m. 376 Hale St., Beverly. www.endicott.edu.

'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. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. $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. 21 at the Museum of Science, Science Park, Boston. 617-589-0250, www.mos.org.

Kingston Gallery. In the main gallery: "In It" by Elif Soyer. On view through Nov. 29. In the member's gallery: "Drawing Drala: Images of Installations" by Linda Leslie Brown. Opening reception Friday, Nov. 6, 5:30 to 8 p.m. Gallery hours: Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. or 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. Hours: Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sundays, noon to 6 p.m. 121 Main St., Gloucester. 978-283-3996, www.local-colors.org.

'Metes and Bounds.' Landscape paintings and works on paper by Andrew Haines. On view from Monday, Nov. 9 through Dec. 4, at University Gallery, UMass Lowell. Artist talk and reception, Nov. 9, 3 to 5 p.m. 71 Wilder St., Lowell. 978-934-3491, www.uml.edu.

'Monotype Guild of New England.' On view through Dec. 22, at Carol Grillo Art Gallery, Center for the Arts, Endicott College. Gallery hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 2 to 4 p.m. 376 Hale St., Beverly. 978-232-2655, www.endicott.edu.

Newbury College Art Gallery. "Point. Line. Fence." Paintings and drawings by Felix Lembersky will be on view from Thursday, Nov. 5 through Nov. 23. On Wednesday, Nov. 11: gallery talk, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., reception and book signing, 5 to 8 p.m. Gallery hours: Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. 150 Fisher Ave., Brookline. 617-730-7071, www.newbury.edu.

Positive Images Gallery 61. Fine art photography, cards and gifts. Currently featuring images by Scott Leonhart, Warren Stone, Patricia J. Bruno. New boutique jewelry by Bella Stella and Nance Trueworthy. Handcrafted Basic Spirit pewter and Pairpoint Glass. Fair-trade purses and jewelry. Pottery by Two Rivers. Hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Fridays, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.¬’Closed Sunday and Monday. 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. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day. 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.

'Superheroes.' Photographs by Russ Ford and Reyn Soffe, Heather McDonough, Reiner Riedler, Danielle Picard-Sheehan, Tanit Sakakini, Betsy Schneider, Harvey Stein, and Gregg Segal, will be on view through Nov. 22 in The Atelier Gallery at Stoneham Theatre. Hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 1 to 6 p.m. 395 Main St., Stoneham. www.stonehamtheatre.org.

The Revolving Museum Gallery. "Show and Tell: The Art of the Narrative" through Nov. 29. Free. Hours: Wednesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 22 Shattuck St., Lowell. 978-YES-ARTS, www.revolvingmuseum.org.

'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.

Lecture

Civil War Roundtable of the Merrimack Lecture. Wednesday, Nov. 11, 7:30 p.m. at the Hilton Senior Center, 43 Lafayette Road, Salisbury. Steve Bunker will present "Cavalry Battle of Aldie, Va., June 1863." Open to anyone with an interest in America's Civil War. Free admission. 978-462-8518.

The 2009 Creative Massachusetts: Artists Congress. The Massachusetts Artists Leaders Coalition invites artists to a "discussion of our creative future" Saturday, Nov. 7, 9:30 a.m. to 4:50 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 8, 1 to 4:30 p.m. at the Boston Public Library, Rabb Lecture Hall. Free and open to all Massachusetts artists, of any discipline: visual, craft, literary, new media, performing artists, etc. 700 Boylston St., Boston. www.bpl.org, www.artistsunderthedome.org.

Visiting Artists Symposium. Barbara Bernstein, a drawing and installation artist, will be featured Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2:30 p.m. in Wadleigh Lecture Hall, Chester College of New England. Free and open to the public. 40 Chester St., Chester, N.H. 603-887-7406, www.chestercollege.edu.

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.

Bully Free New Hampshire benefit concert. Friday, Nov. 6, 7 to 11 p.m. at the American Legion in Epping, N.H. $10 for adults, $5 for ages 16 and under. Kelley Morris and the Fallen Free, and the Max Sullivan Group will perform. Also contributing her time and talent is Regan Hartley, Miss Stratham Fair 2009. A raffle and refreshments will be available for purchase. All funds raised will be used to support Bully Free New Hampshire activities. www.bullyfreenh.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.

Folk & Blues Concert. The Jon Shain CD release show will be held Saturday, Nov. 7, 8 p.m. at Studio 99, 115 Main St., Nashua, N.H. $10. 603-562-5179.

Jazz Jam Session. For jazz musicians, sit in with house trio, weekly, 6 to 10 p.m. at The Sahara Club. Free entrance. Food and drinks available. 34 Bates St., Methuen. 508-662-1715.

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.

The Glenn Miller Orchestra. Thursday, Nov. 5, 7:30 p.m. at the Rogers Center for the Arts, Merrimack College. $35 at the door. 315 Turnpike St., North Andover. 978-837-5355, www.merrimack.edu.

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.

Reading Symphony Orchestra Fall Concert. Features works by Mendelssohn, Mozart, Schubert and Prokoviev, with violinist Nicole DiBlasi, Friday, Nov. 6, 8 p.m. at the Rogers Center, Merrimack College, 315 Turnpike St., North Andover, and Sunday, Nov. 8, 3:30 p.m. at Reading Memorial High School, 62 Oakland Road, Reading.

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.

Traditional Old Time Jam. Every Monday, 8 p.m. at Sandy's Music, 896A Mass Ave., Cambridge. 617-491-2812.

THEATER

'A Tale of Two Cities.' At Wheelock Family Theatre through Nov. 29. Shows are Fridays at 7:30 p.m. with Saturday and Sunday matinees at 3 p.m. Tickets are $25-$15. Free events at each performance: Friday teen workshops; Saturday conversations with the production team; meet the cast on Sundays. 200 The Riverway, Boston. 617-879-2300, e-mail tickets@wheelock.edu, www.WheelockFamilyTheatre.org.

'Bad Seed.' Friday, Nov. 6, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 7, 2 and 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, Nov. 8, 5 p.m. at Acting Out!, 56 Island St., Lawrence. All seats are $12. Tickets, 978-794-0001 or e-mail actingouttheater@comcast.net. Note preferred show date, time, and call back information. www.ActingOut.biz.

'Kid Simple: A Radio Play in the Flesh.' The show will run through Nov. 14, at The Factory Theatre. Performances are Thursday through Saturday, 8 p.m., Sundays, 3 p.m. $15, $12 for students and seniors. Tickets can be purchased on-line at www.theatermania.com. Cash only at the door. 791 Tremont St., South End, Boston. www.thefactorytheatre.org.

'Kiss Me Kate.' Performed at Tufts Balch Arena Theater, the show begins at 8 p.m. and runs from Thursday, Nov. 5 through Saturday, Nov. 7, with a matinee performance at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7. $12 for general admission, $7 for senior citizens, $7 with a valid Tufts ID. Group rates available. 15 South Campus Road, Medford. 617-627-3493.

Marblehead Little Theatre. "Oklahoma!" will be performed at the Marblehead Veterans Middle School Friday, Nov. 6, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 7, 2 and 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 8, 2 p.m.; Friday, Nov. 13, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 14, 2 and 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, Nov. 15, 2 p.m. 217 Pleasant St., Marblehead. 781-631-9697, www.m-l-t.org.

Merrimack Repertory Theatre. "The Seafarer" by Conor McPherson through Nov. 8. 50 East Merrimack St., Lowell. 978-654-4678, www.merrimackrep.org.

Moliere's 'Tartuffe.' Performed by Northern Essex Community College's Top Notch Players Nov. 6, 7, 12, 13, and 14 at 7:30 p.m. in the Top Notch Theater, third floor, Spurk Building, 100 Elliott St., Haverhill. $10 for general admission, $8 for students and seniors, $6 for children 6 and under. 978-556-3374, www.MVArts.info.

'Random Acts 7.' Saturday, Nov. 7, 8 p.m. at Firehouse Center for the Arts, Market Square, Newburyport. Seven short plays, 10-15 minutes long, will be performed. $12 per person. Themes are likely to be intended for mature audiences. 978-462-7336, www.firehouse.org.

'Robin Hood The Musical.' Performed by the Merrimack Junior Theatre Friday and Saturday, Nov. 6 and 7, 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 8, 2 p.m. in the North Andover Middle School auditorium. For all ages. Tickets are $8 and are available at Learning Express and Kokee Flowers. Unsold tickets will be available at the door. 495 Main St., North Andover. 978-475-1478, e-mail tishanley@aol.com.

'Seussical' the musical. Colonial Chorus Players will present the musical Nov. 7, 13, and 14, at 8 p.m. and Nov. 8 and 15, at 2 p.m. at Parker Middle School. $18 for adults, $15 for students and seniors. 781-944-9780, e-mail colonialchorus@yahoo.com, www.colonialchorus.com.

The Lipizzaner Stallions. In celebration of their 40th anniversary, the stallions will perform Friday, Nov. 6, 7:30 p.m. at the Paul Tsongas Arena. Troy Tinker is the master of ceremonies. $19.50 and $22.50 for adults, children 12 and younger and seniors 60 and over save $2 per ticket. 300 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Lowell. 978-848-6938, 1-800-745-3000, 617-931-2000, www.ticketmaster.com, www.lipizzaner.com.

'The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940.' Thursday and Friday, Nov. 5 and 6, 7 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 7, 5 p.m. at Sanborn Regional High School. $5 for students and seniors, $7 for adults, free for children 5 and under. Presented by the Sanborn Regional High School Drama Department. 17 Danville Road, Kingston, N.H. 603-642-3341.

'The Seafarer.' Performances run through Nov. 8, at Merrimack Repertory Theatre. Single tickets are $26-$56; student/senior/group discounts available. 50 East Merrimack St., Lowell. 978-654-4678, www.merrimackrep.org.

ETC.

Annual Applefest fair. Saturday, Nov. 7, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Tewksbury Memorial High School. Free admission. 320 Pleasant St., Tewksbury. 978-851-8633.

Budweiser Clydesdale traveling hitch.¬’Bring a camera and pose for photos with the hitch, and then watch the Budweiser Clydesdales parade around the Anheuser-Busch Merrimack Brewery Tour Center property Saturday, Nov. 7, 1 to 3 p.m. Guests are also invited to take a complimentary tour of the brewery, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. After the tour, guests 21 or older may sample Anheuser-Busch beers. 221 Daniel Webster Highway, Merrimack, N.H. 603-595-1202, www.budweisertours.com.

Crystal, Rock & Mineral Trunk Show. At The Riverwalk Bead Shop and Gallery Saturday, Nov. 7, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 8, noon to 6 p.m. Jerry Marchand, miner, geologist, and Celtic harpist, will be selling crystals, rocks and minerals that he has mined himself in New England. 32 Elm St., Amesbury. 978-388-3499, www.riverwalkbeads.com.

Fourth Annual Boston Area Lung Cancer 5K Walk. Saturday, Nov. 7, at Castle Island, South Boston. Registration is at 10 a.m. The walk begins at 11 a.m. 508-648-5296, www.bostonlungcancerwalk.com.

Photography Course. The Greater Lynn Photographic Association's annual course in photography will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesdays through Nov. 17 at 564 Boston St., Lynn. For digital cameras. Fee is $75, $50 for GLPA members. 978-777-5296, e-mail ml.cam@verizon.net, www.greaterlynnphoto.org.

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.

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