ART

ADDISON GALLERY. Ipswich Day, celebrating the ongoing exhibit "Ipswich Days: Arthur Wesley Dow and his Hometown," through Jan 6. Photographs by Dawoud Bey, "The Discerning Eye: Five Perspectives on the Addison Collection," "Bernard Langlais: Abstract Wood Reliefs." Exhibits run through December. Hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m. Located at Phillips Academy, 180 Main St., Andover. 978-749-4015 or www.addisongallery.org.

BROOKS SCHOOL. Tina Barney's "Friends and Family," and William Christenberry's "Images of the South" through Friday, Dec. 14. Robert Lehman Art Center, 1160 Great Pond Road, North Andover. 978-725-6232.

BOXFORD VILLAGE LIBRARY. Watercolors by Judi Milano, through Jan. 5. 10 Elm St., Boxford, 978-887-READ. Hours: Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

CHILD AT HEART GALLERY. Featuring limited-edition prints and new original watercolor paintings by Chris Demarest for the books "Smart Dog" and "Here Come the Firefighters." Free gift of Ed Emberley's winter Plum Island Light print available to customers through Friday, Dec. 21. 48 Inn St., Newburyport, www.childatheartgallery.com,.or 978-462-5554.

CHURCHILL GALLERY. December featured artist Scott Mattlin; gallery-wide holiday exhibition of works by more than 30 artists..Hours: Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 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 the 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. 941/2 Lime St., Newburyport. 978-465-0494.

EXHIBIT OPENING. "Local Impressions," paintings by Haverhill artist Richard Winmill. Artist reception, Sunday, Dec.16, 2:30 to 4 p.m. Mass Audubon's Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. 978-462-9998 or www.massaudubon.org/joppaflats.

FERRY WHARF GALLERY. Fine art studio and working gallery featuring original oils, watercolors, etchings and giclees, including 'Newburyport 1899' by John Richard Perry and works by Enrico Donati, Jacob Towle, Dan Shaw, Paul Nevette, Susan Orfant, Anne Recchia, Agnes Kelley Manning, Traeger DiPietro, Ellen Sklar-Abbott, Beverly Mitchell, Solvi Stein Perry, Marjet Lesk, Charles Margeson and Eva Maria Lee. 1R Water St., Newburyport.

GALLERY 181. Second Holiday Affordable Art Exhibition, through Jan. 3. 181 Canal St., Lawrence. Hours: Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 12 to 4 p.m. 978-979-8922 or gallery-181@hotmail.com.

LEPORE FINE ARTS. Newburyport's oldest gallery dealing in antique paintings and 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.

LESLANE GALLERY AND DESIGN. Holiday art show, featuring Debra Corbett, Leslie J. Dondero, Bill Duncan, Jeannette Steele Esposito, Jim Grabowski, Teresa McCue, Corey Craig Moore, Michael Palmer, Robert Price, Ellen Rolli, Joyce Wetherbee and Susan Zampell, through January. Gallery hours: Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 144 Newburyport Turnpike, Rowley. 978-948-2105 or www.leslanegallery.com.

MILL CITY GOURMET. 15 Union St., Lawrence, hosts an exhibit of the paintings of Lawrence Attorney Ellen A. Zipeto through Dec. 14.

POSITIVE IMAGES GALLERY 61..Holiday exhibit includes fine-art photography by Scott Leonhart, Thomas Mitchell, Jim Kahnweiler, John Anderson, Deborah Sandidge and Patricia Bruno, through January..Hours: Tuesdays through Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. 61 Wingate Street, Haverhill. 978-556-9366...

PURPLE SAGE POTTERY. Grand re-opening studio sale of functional and decorative pottery and sculpture from.eight potters, Saturday, Dec. 15, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, Dec 16, noon. to 5 p.m. Owner Iris Minc and potters Mochizuki Fumihiko, Ana Guerra, Lisa Victoria, Beth McKinney, Christina Bellinger, Gary Rathmell and possibly Peter Grams will be on hand to discuss their work. 3 Mechanic St., Merrimac, 978-346-9978, www.purplesagepottery.com.

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.

SLEIGH OF GIFTS. The Newburyport Art Association presents its annual Holiday Art Show and Sale, through Dec. 28. 65 Water St., Newburyport. Hours: Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 1 to 5 p.m. The NAA will be open Newburyport Invitation Nights. 978-465-8769 or www.newburyportart.org.

THE NEWBURY GALLERY. Holiday art sale and open house featuring paintings by John Sheedy, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2 to 5 p.m. 239 High Road, Newbury, 978-465-7060.

WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY. The Provident Bank's Amesbury Lobby for the Arts program will feature the wildlife photography of Bill McAdams' "A Time and Place," though Jan. 5. The Provident Bank, 5 Market St, Amesbury.

AUDITION

COMEDY AUDITIONS. RJ's Comedy Express is seeking local comedic talent for upcoming open mike and comedy nights in the Merrimack Valley and southern Hampshire. Call Raymond Poirier, 603-382-0445 or 603-793-3725. Mail tapes to 12 Auburn St., Plaistow, N.H.

OPEN AUDITIONS. Seeking male and female actors age 13 and older for "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat," Saturday, Dec. 15, 7 p.m., Hope Community Church, 11 Hale St., Newburyport. Actors should bring a song to sing, preferably from the show, for an audition with director John Budzyna, assistant director Deirdre Budzyna and music director Evelyn Mann. Auditions for the children's chorus will take place in January. 978-465-0840.

CHILDREN/FAMILIES

FREE BIRDING PROGRAMS. To learn more about birding at the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge on Plum Island, contact Sue McGrath at Newburyport Birders for the schedule. Call 978-462-4785, e-mail newburyportbirders@comcast.net or visit www.newburyportbirders.com.

GOOD EARTH ART: EVERGREEN EXTRAVAGANZA. Enhance your preschooler's love of nature through art and exploration with naturalist Cyndy Bourquard Tuesday, Dec. 18, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Fee: $10 for members, $14 for nonmembers; pre-registration required. Mass Audubon's Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport.978-462-9998 or www.massaudubon.org/joppaflats.

IMAGINE, SING, AND LEARN: TROPICAL FISH FAMILIES. Active play and learning with Joppa Flats teacher-naturalist Lisa Hutchings for preschoolers, ages 3 to 5, with a favorite adult, Thursday, Dec. 13, 10 to 11:30 a.m. or 2:30 to 4 p.m. Mass Audubon's Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. Fee $10 for members, $12 for nonmembers. Pre-registration is required. 978-462-9998 or www.massaudubon.org/joppaflats.

MALL FAMILY FUN. The LOOP management and the Pentucket People's Foundation will provide fancy hitch rides Saturday, Dec. 15, noon to 3 p.m.; and hayrides Sunday, Dec. 16, throughout the day. Donations to the Haverhill-based foundation will be accepted. Also at The LOOP, sing along with Ski and the 99-ers, Saturday, Dec. 15, 1 to 3 p.m.; Methuen High School Holiday Choir, Sunday, Dec. 16, 1:30 to 2:45 p.m. 90 Pleasant Valley St., Methuen, 978-946-9333 or www.attheloop.com.

MARINE SCIENCE SAFARI: SAND DUNES. Educator Lisa Hutchings invites families with children in grades one through eight to Parker River National Wildlife Refuge to hike the coastal trails and learn about the ecosystems Saturday, Dec. 15, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Fee: $8 for adult members, $10 for adult nonmembers; $5 for child members, $7 for child nonmembers; pre-registration required. Meet at Parker River National Wildlife Refuge parking lot No. 1, Newburyport. 978-462-9998 or www.massaudubon.org/joppaflats.

MERRIMAC PUBLIC LIBRARY. Teaching art with books that kids age 6 to 12 love, Saturdays through Jan. 19, 10 to 11 a.m. Fee: $15 per class, $90 for six weeks. 86 West Main St., Merrimac, 978-346-9441 or www.merrimaclibrary.org...

POLAR EXPRESS. Creative rendition of Chris Van Allsburg's story, "The Polar Express," Friday, Dec .14, 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday, Dec. 19, 1 and 6:30 p.m. Advance tickets only, $5 adults and seniors; $3 children 3 to 13; family package $27 for two adults, two children. PJs and robes appropriate attire for photos with Santa. Rockingham Athletic Club, 175 Plaistow Road, Plaistow N.H. www.racathletics.com, 603-382-0641.

STORY HOUR. The Book Rack hosts a story hour Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. Features the Story Weaver, Nicolette Heavey. Free. 52 State St., Newburyport. 978-462-8615.

CLUBS

CANVAS NIGHTCLUB. DJ T-Roc and DJ Gee-Spin Saturdays starting at 9:30 p.m. 1 Mill St., Lawrence. 978-687-9100.

CARRIAGE WHEEL PUB. Open mike with Rockin' Randy, Thursdays, 8 to 11 p.m.; Melvin Ellsworth Band, Saturday, Dec. 15, 8:30 p.m. No cover, 10 Friend St., Amesbury. 978-388-0291.

DOWNSTAIRS AT DAVID'S. John Tavano, Thursdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., and Sundays, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 11 Brown Square, Newburyport. 978-462-8077.

GLORY. Greek Night with DJ Paul Yiotis and belly dancers, Thursdays, 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. in the Lounge. 19 Essex St., Andover. 978-475-4811.

HOBO'S CAFE AND LOUNGE. "Nostalgia Night" with the Lighthouse Trio first Wednesday of the month, 7 to 9 p.m. 5 Broadway, Salisbury. 978-465-4626.

JAZZ CLUB. Jocko's Jazz at the Sahara Club presents Herb Pomeroy Memorial Scholarship Fund Tribute, featuring world-class musicians, Tuesday, Dec. 18, 7:30 to 11 p.m. Tickets $25, which includes buffet dinner/ Proceeds go to Scholarship Fund. 34 Bates St., Methuen. 978-683-9200 or http://www.jockosjazz.com.

LICORICE & SLOE COMPANY. Sunday Morning Crumpets and JAM live music series featuring Seth Skinner Sunday, Dec. 16. 21 Middle St., Newburyport. 978-499-8327.

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.

POWOW RIVER GRILLE. Dan Stevens, Sunday, Dec. 16, noon to 3 p.m. No cover. 33 Main St., Amesbury. 978-388-2300.

THE GROG. Jason Brown with Chad Verbeck, Thursday, Dec. 13; Joppa Flatts, Friday, Dec. 14; Don't Call Me Shirley, Saturday, Dec. 15; Parker Wheeler and Toni Lynn Washington, Bruce Bears, Cliff Goodwin, Wolf Ginandes and Steve Bankuti, Sunday, Dec. 16; Flamenco guitarist Steven Spungin on Tuesdays; and open mike night Wednesdays. Music starts at 8 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday, 9 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 6 p.m. on Sunday. 13 Middle St., Newburyport. 978-465-8008.

DANCE

SINGLES DANCE. The Single Life of Greater Haverhill hosts a dance Saturday, Dec. 15, 8 p.m. to midnight. Tickets $9. American Legion Post No. 4 at 1314 Main St., Haverhill. Reserve your ticket for the group's New Year's Eve Gala by Saturday, Dec. 15. Tickets $35, includes buffet dinner and dancing. 978-373-3504.

FILM

SCREENING ROOM. "The Darjeeling Limited," through Thursday, Dec. 20. Mondays through Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.; Fridays, 6:45 and 8:45 p.m., Saturdays, 4:45, 6:45 and 8:45 p.m., and Sundays, 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. 82 State St., Newburyport. 978-462-3456 or www.newburyportmovies.com.

STAGE TWO CINEMA PUB. "The Kingdom," Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m. Stage Two Cinema Pub, 109 Main St., Amesbury, 978-388-6555.

LECTURE

CONGREGATION SHALOM. Informal conversation with Joy Kolin on Israel and democracy in the Middle East, Sunday, Dec. 16, 10:30 a.m., 87 Richardson Road, North Chelmsford.

MUSEUM

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 or www.historicnewengland.org.

LOWELL'S BOAT SHOP. Established in 1793, oldest continuously operating boat shop in the country. Guests can view boat builders at work, take a tour and view exhibits. By appointment only. 459 Main St., Amesbury. 978-834-0050 or www.lowellsboatshop.com.

MEETINGHOUSE. Rocky Hill Meeting House, circa-1785 rural England meetinghouse with limited ornamental detail offering example of vernacular architecture. 4 Portsmouth Road, Amesbury. 978-462-2634 or www.spnea.org.

PRINTING MUSEUM. World's largest collection of antique printing, typesetting and bindery machines. Contains 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 England's timber-frame architecture and building practices over two centuries, including one of the largest kitchen hearths in England. 4 High Road, Newbury. 978-462-2634 or www.spnea.org.

WHITTIER HOME. Home of abolitionist, poet and journalist John Greenleaf Whittier open for tours Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Dec. 17. 86 Friend St., Amesbury. 978-388-1337.

MUSIC

AMESBURY PLAYHOUSE. Country and Western Night featuring The Lonestar Band Thursday, Dec. 13, 7:30 p.m.. Admission $7. 194 Main St., Amesbury. 978-388-9444, www.amesburyplayhouse.com.

CELTIC ADVENT EVENT. "Candlelight Celtic Evening Vespers," featuring traditional Celtic music, Irish-language prayers and the St. James Choir, Saturday, Dec.15, 5 p.m. St. James Episcopal Church, 120 Main St., Amesbury, 978-388-0030.

CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL. Central Catholic Chorus' annual Christmas concert, featuring the Central Catholic Band, Thursday, Dec. 13, 7 p.m. Tickets $3. Rogers Memorial Theatre, 300 Hampshire St., Lawrence.

CHRISTMAS CONCERT. The Timberlane Community Band presents its annual Christmas Concert Sunday, Dec. 16, 3 p.m. Performing Arts Center, Timberlane High School, Plaistow, N.H. Presentation by the Timberlane Community Chorus and Tuba Christmas, 2 p.m. Free.

CHRISTMAS VOICE RECITAL AND CAROL SING. Recital featuring the voice students of Martha Peabody of the Peabody Studio of Voice.in Amesbury Sunday, Dec. 16, 5 p.m. The First Religious Society, Unitarian Universalist, 26 Pleasant St., Newburyport.

CHORAL CONCERT. The New England Classical Singers presents its Christmas concert Saturday, Dec. 15, 7:30 p.m. Rogers Center for the Arts, 314 Turnpike St., North Andover. www.newenglandclassical.org.

MERRIMACK VALLEY CONCERT BAND. Wind and percussion musicians from across the Merrimack Valley present "'Tis the Season!" concert Sunday, Dec. 16, 2 p.m. New CD of 19 holiday pieces on sale at intermission. Pentucket Regional Middle School, 20 Main St., West Newbury, www.mvcband.org.

MEMORIAL HALL LIBRARY CONCERT. The South Side Singers of South School in Andover perform Sunday, Dec. 16, 2 p.m. Memorial Hall Library, Elm Square, Andover. 978-623-8400, http://mhl.org.

NEW ENGLAND CLASSICAL SINGERS. A program of traditional English carols, Renaissance works and Christmas spirituals Saturday, Dec. 15, 5:30 p.m. Tickets $20 adults, $15 seniors, $5 students. Rogers Center for the Arts, 315 Turnpike St., North Andover. www.newenglandclassical.org.

PHILLIPS ACADEMY CONCERT. The Phillips Academy Music Department sponsors its 20th annual holiday concert featuring Handel's "Messiah" Sunday, Dec. 16, 7 p.m. Tickets $5 general admission; seniors/students admitted with donation of nonperishable or canned food. The concert is in support of Neighbors in Need and the Merrimack Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross. Cochran Chapel, Phillips Academy campus, 180 Main St., Andover, 978-749-4263.

SONGS FOR THE SEASON. The Merrimack Valley Players' 10th anniversary celebration presents its annual Christmas Concert Friday, Dec. 14, 7:30 p.m., and Saturday, Dec. 15, 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Tickets $20 adults, $18 seniors/children under 12; $10 matinee special for seniors/children. Methuen Memorial Music Hall, 192 Broadway, Methuen, 603-893-6226.

THE HOLIDAY POPS. Kenneth Kiesler conducts the Holiday Pops, Sunday, Dec. 16, 3 and 7 p.m. Tickets $20 to $42, 28 Chestnut St., Portsmouth, N.H. 603-436-2400, www.themusichall.org

TREBLE CHORUS OF NEW ENGLAND. "Home for the Holidays" Concert with guest artists and Cleveland Jazz Orchestra Ensemble, Tuesday, Dec. 18, 7 p.m. Tickets $16 adults, $8 seniors, students and children. Rogers Center for the Arts, 215 Turnpike St., North Andover. 978-837-5461, www.treblechorus.com.

WHITTIER HYMN SING AND TWILIGHT TOUR. The Whittier Home Association presents a Community Hymn Sing Sunday, Dec. 16, 2 and 5 p.m. Friends Meeting House, 120 Friend St., Amesbury. Nearby Whittier Home will be open for special tours and refreshments, 2 to 7 p.m. 978-388-1337.

RECREATION

DECEMBER BIRDING IN THE NEWBURYPORT/PLUM ISLAND AREA. Visit the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, Merrimack River, Salisbury Beach State Reservation and other popular birding sites in Newbury and Rowley to observe migrating seabirds, ducks and land birds Saturday, Dec. 15, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Fee: $27 for Mass Audubon members, $33 for nonmembers; pre-registration required. Meet at the Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. 978-462-9998 or www.massaudubon.org/joppaflats.

READING/SIGNING

24-HOUR POETRY VIGIL. Celebrate the 200th birthday of poet John Greenleaf Whittier by participating in a 24-hour poetry vigil Sunday, Dec. 16, noon, through Monday, Dec. 17, noon. Reading slots still available. John Greenleaf Whittier Birthplace, 305 Whittier Road, Haverhill. 978-373-3979.

THEATER

AMESBURY PLAYHOUSE. The Valley Players' present "A Christmas Carol," through Dec. 23. Performances Wednesdays, 6 p.m. dinner and 7:30 p.m. show; Fridays and Saturdays, 7 p.m. dinner and 8:30 p.m. show; Sundays, noon dinner and 1:30 p.m. show, and 5 p.m, dinner and 6:30 p.m. show. Wednesday matinee, Dec. 19, noon dinner and 1:30 p.m. 978-388-9444, 194 Main St., Amesbury, www.amesburyplayhouse.com.

SCROOGE. TTS Players present "Scrooge: The Musical" with book, music and lyrics by Leslie Bricusse Friday, Dec. 14; and Saturday, Dec. 15, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 16, 2 p.m. Tickets $15 adults, $10 children/seniors. Byfield Community Arts Center, 7 Central St., Byfield. 978-360-3975.

THE ACTORS' STUDIO. Readers' Theatre Collaborative hosts "From Newburyport to Baghdad," a reading of six ten-minute plays by local playwrights, Saturday, Dec. 15, 10 a.m. Tickets $7, The Tannery, 50 Water St., Newburyport, 978-465-1229.

THE SNOW QUEEN. Theater in the Open presents original adaptation by Theresa Linnehan of the classic fairy tale by Hans Christian Anderson, Fridays, Dec. 14 and 21, 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays, Dec. 15 and 22, 3 and 7:30 p.m.; Sundays, Dec. 16 and 23, 3 p.m. Opening reception to follow Dec. 14 performance. Tickets $15 adults, $12, students/seniors/Firehousemembers. 1 Market Square, Newburyport. 978-462-7336, www.firehouse.org.

ETC.

FUNDRAISING RAFFLE. New Creation Healing Center, a nonprofit organization, is raising money for future expansion by raffling the painting of the ceiling of one of your rooms; a 21-inch television; and a professional decorating consultation for one room. Drawing Tuesday, Dec. 18. Purchase tickets through Saturday, Dec 15, New Creation's offices, 148 Plaistow Road, Plaistow, N.H. 603-382-7391.

HOLIDAY MARKET PLACE. The Artists at the Brush Art Gallery and Studios is stocked with works by the 13 studio artists who work in the building through Dec. 30. Hours: Tuesdays through Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sundays, noon to 4 p.m. 256 Market St., Lowell. 978-459-7819.

OPEN MIKE. Imagine Studios hosts an open mike night the last Sunday of the month, 7 to 9 p.m., J Bucks Espresso and Wine Bar. Free. All ages welcome. 32 Elm St., Amesbury. 978-388-1100.

PERLE JOLIE OPEN HOUSE. Jewelry Nancy Langmeyer, owner of Perle Jolie, hosts her annual open house Friday, Dec. 14, 4 to 8 p.m., and Saturday, Dec. 15, 1 to 4 p.m. Ten percent of proceeds to support the Jeanne Geiger Crisis Center. 6 California St., Newburyport, 978-499-9535, or www.perlejolie.com.

SIMPSON'S DVD RELEASE PARTY. Sample the one-day-only Simpsons' ice cream flavor by Ben and Jerry's, play Simpsons trivia games and watch "The Simpsons Movie" Monday, Dec. 17, 5 p.m; movie starts 8 p.m. Suggested donation $3, to support a local animal shelter in honor of Bart Simpson's love of his dog, "Santa's Little Helper." Ben and Jerry's, 741 South Main St., Haverhill. 978-374-4300.

SINGERS WANTED. First Religious Society, Unitarian Universalist, invites all singers to prepare for the 82nd Candlelight Concert on Dec. 23. Rehearsals are Sundays, 2 to 3:30 p.m. 26 Pleasant St., Newburyport. 978-465-0602.

SPECIAL DINNER. Mad Martha's Beach Cafe hosts Holiday Wine Dinner, Friday, Dec. 21, 6:30 p.m. $40 per person for meal of Champagne aperitif, tasting of four wines, choose a bottle for your table, appetizer, salad, entree, dessert and coffee. Limited seating, reservations required. 51 Northern Blvd, Plum Island, 978-462-7707.

VARIETY CHRISTMAS SHOW. Not Your Typical Silent Night 2007 Concert, featuring more than 150 area artists presenting "a contemporary interpretation of the classic celebration," Sunday, Dec. 16, 6 p.m. Tickets $15 adults, $8 children 12 and under, lap-sitters free with parent. Rogers Center for the Arts, 315 Turnpike St., North Andover, 617-308-7244.

PLAN AHEAD

HOLIDAY RAFFLE. The Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society presents a holiday raffle drawing on Saturday, Dec. 22. Tickets $1 each, or book of six for $5. First prize is $500, second prize is $200 and third prize is $100. Buy at 63 Elm St., Salisbury, or www.mrfs.org. Call 978-462-0760.