Globe South listings

Comprehensive listings for galleries, plays, music and other happenings in the area. The following activities are taking place in the area this week. To list your organization's event, send information at least three weeks before the event to Miele@globe.com or mail to Pamela Teehan Miele, Calendar, Globe South, The Boston Globe, 1165 Washington St., Hanover 02339.

CONCERTS

Avon: Mozaic Room Coffeehouse, Avon Baptist Church, 119 N. Main St. April 13, 7:30 p.m., open mike with Marie Duprey and Michael Ross , $5. April 14, 8 p.m., Pierce Pettis with John Schindler , $15. April 22, 1-8 p.m., Habitat for Humanity Concert Festival featuring more than 30 artists performing on two stages, $20. May 5, 8 p.m. Ed Gerhard with Seth Connelly, $17. May 12, 8 p.m. James Keelaghan with guest Tim Harrison $15. June 2, 8 p.m. Brooks Williams . 508-339-1109, mozaicroom.org.

Bridgewater: "Around the World, Across the Ages," concert, Central Square Congregational Church, 71 Central Square. April 29, 3 p.m., Bridgewater State College Alumni Chamber Choir presents spring concert of selections from a variety of countries and time periods, directed by interim conductor Edwin Milham . Admission $10, $5 seniors and students. 781-888-4490.

Bridgewater: Concerts, Bridgewater State College. April 17, 1-10 p.m., "World Music Festival," performances: 1 p.m., BSC Irish Traditional Ensemble performs in fountain area, behind commuter cafeteria; 2-5 p.m., workshops in Chinese and Brazilian music in Boyden Hall, Horace Mann auditorium; 5 p.m., BSC Jazz Band on Boyden Quad; 7-9:30 p.m., gala concert in Boyden Hall, Horace Mann auditorium, featuring the Brazilian Drum Ensemble , Khakatay , the BSC African drumming ensemble, the Chinese Ensemble and the Native American Flute. Admission to gala concert $5, $3 students. Proceeds benefit victims in Darfur, Sudan (Africa). 508-531-1377. April 21, 8 p.m., "BSC Chorale Spring Concert," St. Basil's Chapel, Catholic Center. Program features a single work, "Carmina Burana ," by Carl Orff . The chorale, directed by Stephen Young , will be joined by the Jubilate Chorale of Brockton, directed by Maxine Asselin , the Davis School Singers , children's choir directed by Susan St. Pierre and accompanied by two pianos and percussion instruments. Reserve free tickets, 508-531-1377.

Brockton: Brockton Symphony Orchestra, War Memorial Performing Arts Center, 156 W. Elm St. April 29, 3:30 p.m., doors open 2:30 p.m. Preconcert talk at 3 p.m. The orchestra presents "Dvorak: New World Symphony," with guest conductor James M. Orent of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and a violin concerto with guest soloist Sarah Koenig-Plonskier . Tickets $15-$25, $10 for children 16 and younger. All seats reserved. 508-588-3841, brocktonsymphony.org.

Canton: Open Book Coffeehouse, Canton Public Library, 786 Washington St. April 21, 7:30 p.m., doors open at 6:45 p.m. Dave Potts , folksinger and songwriter. $6. 781-828-6606, Davepotts.com, town.canton.ma.us/library/coffeehouse.

Cohasset: South Shore Music Circus, 130 Sohier St. Tickets on sale for the 2007 Eastern Bank Summer Concert Series. All shows at 8 p.m., except where noted. June 15, John McDermott , $34.25-$48.25. June 24, 7:30 p.m., Charlie Daniels Band , $37.25-$51.25. June 30, Hootie & The Blowfish , $47.75-$61.75. July 7, Aretha Franklin , $54.75-$68.75. July 8, 7:30 p.m., the Robert Cray Band with James Hunter , $37.25-$51.25. July 14, Trisha Yearwood , $42.25. July 19, Liza Minnelli , $64.75-$78.75. July 20, ABBA The Tour , $33.25-$47.25. July 21, comedian Jim Gaffigan , $42.25-$56.25. July 27, comedian George Carlin (adult content), $43.50-$57.50. July 28, 7 p.m., Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra with Keith Lockhart , conductor, $76.75-$90.75. July 29, 4 and 7 p.m., comedian Bill Cosby , $41.25-$55.25. Aug. 10, Beach Boys , $43.75-$57.75. Aug. 17, Saw Doctors , $34.75. Aug. 23, Gretchen Wilson , $54.75-$68.75. Aug. 25, Leann Rimes , $44.25-$58.25. Sept. 2, 7:30 p.m., comedian Lewis Black , $46-$60. Children's shows: Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. July 12, Russian American Kids Circus, $13.50. Kaleidoscope Children's Theatre Productions (all shows $7.75): July 19, Snow White. July 26, The Frog Prince. Aug. 2, The Three Pigs. Aug. 9, Cinderella. Aug. 16, Cinderella, Too! Aug. 23, Goldilocks and the Three Bears. 781-383-9850, themusiccircus.org.

Duxbury: Opera, Duxbury Performing Arts Center. April 29, 5 p.m. The Fine Arts Chorale, directed by Libor Dudas , presents an encore performance of operatic choruses and arias including excerpts from "Lucia di Lammermoor," "Carmen," "Prince Igor," "Don Carlo" and "Boris Godunov." Tickets $20, $15 students. 1-800-230-7555.

Hingham: Coffeehouse off the Square, Old Ship Church, 107 Main St., April 21, 8 p.m. The Late Bloomers , the Maine-based duo of Randy Brown and guitarist Bret Kinney perform new and traditional folk, blues, jazz, and ragtime with acoustic opener by singer-songwriter David Ogden . Admission $10. Beverages and desserts available; proceeds benefit the Unitarian-Universalist Service Committee. 781-749-1767.

Hingham: Organ concert, Second Parish Unitarian Universalist Church, 685 Main St., April 15, 3 p.m., organist Nancy Granert will perform works by Bach, Buxtehude, Sweelinck, and Spanish composers on the church's Wissinger organ. A post concert reception in Cushing Hall. Admission $10. 781-749-1671.

Hingham: Choral classics, House of Prayer, 916 Main St. April 13, 8 p.m., and April 15, 4 p.m., the Unicorn Singers perform works by Poulenc with solo soprano and piano accompaniment and Handel, featuring many of the ensemble's solo voices accompanied by strings, organ, and harpsichord. Directed by Margo Euler . $15.

Kingston: South Shore Folk Music Club, the Beal House, Route 106. April 20, 8 p.m. (doors open at 7:30), Tall Richard and Karen Woodhall with Darren King on guitar, followed by an open mike. $6. 781-871-1052, ssfmc.org.

Norwell: Jazz concert, James Library and Center for the Arts, 24 West St. April 28, 7:30 p.m., the Felice Pomeranz Jazz Quartet performs jazz harp, American standards and Latin jazz. Tickets $20, $18 seniors, $10 student. 781-659-7100, jameslibrary.org.

Plymouth: "Celebration of Rodgers and Hammerstein," Plymouth Public Library, Otto Fehlow meeting room, 132 South St. April 26, 2 p.m., Ruth Harcovitz , soprano, performs selections from musicals, "The King and I," "South Pacific," and "Oklahoma." Free. 508-830-4250, ext. 219, TTY 508-747-5882.

Plymouth: Choral and Organ concert, Church of Pilgrimage, 8 Town Square. April 14, 7:30 p.m., Schola Cantorum of Falmouth and Peter Lea-Cox, guest conductor and organist from England, to perform concert of early choral and organ music. Free-will offering. 508-495-1621, lecosaldi.homestead.com, scholafalmouth.com , englund@cape.com.

Plymouth: Bluegrass concert, First Baptist Church of Plymouth. April 20, 7:30 p.m., the Bluegrass Gospel Project, featuring six bluegrass, country, and folk musicians, perform songs with gospel lyrics in the tradition of Appalachian music. Tickets $15, $12 in advance, $10 ($6 in advance) for children, $30 per family. 508-496-4957, fbc-plymouth.org , bluegrassgospelproject.com .

Plymouth: Orchestra concert, Memorial Hall, Court Street, April 28, 7 p.m. Preconcert talk with conductor Steven Karidoyanes, followed at 8 with Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra's season finale. Program features Mahler's Symphony No. 1, the Titan Symphony. Pianist Hye-Jin Kim joins the orchestra during Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 1. Tickets $20-$45, $5 student rush tickets sold one hour before performance as available. 508-746-8008, plymouthphilharmonic.com .

Plymouth: A Cappella Chorus, First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church, Town Square. April 29, 3 p.m., Persephone's Daughters , a female a cappella chorus, performs "Kinds of Love," a musical exploration. Tickets $15, $10 seniors and children. 508-747-0212.

Plymouth: DOORS tribute concert, Plymouth Memorial Hall, 83 Court St. May 11, 7:30 p.m., The Soft Parade, a Doors tribute band, celebrates the 40th anniversary of the song, "Light My Fire," with a concert of DOORS music. Tickets $20, $30 for Gold Circle, available at the Plymouth Hall box-office, 50 Court St., Plymouth; 508-747-1340, plymouthhall.com.

Randolph: Folk concert, First Congregational Church, 1 South Main St. April 14, 7:30 p.m., New England Weather , a contemporary folk music group. Proceeds to benefit the organ fund. Admission $10. 781-961-3615.

Stoughton: Earth Day concert, First Parish Universalist Church, 790 Washington St. April 21, 7:30 p.m., Contemporary singer-songwriter Dawna Hammers will perform a concert of jazz, blues, folk, new age, and world music accompanied by piano. Admission $10, $5 children younger than 16. 781-344-6800, uustoughtonma.org, dawnahammers.net .

NIGHTLIFE

Bridgewater: Castaways Bar and Grille, 425 Bedford St. Thursdays 9-11 p.m., karaoke. Fridays, live bands, and DJ Big Daddy Rob plays between sets. Cover varies. 508-697-4800.

Brockton: Tiger's Den, 30 Intervale St. Punk and hard-core bands Fridays, 7 p.m. April 13, On Broken Wings , Shere Khan , Palehorse , In Remembrance , The Banner . Cover varies. 508-580-4299.

Canton: Irish Cultural Centre, 200 New Boston Drive. Weekly music sessions include Friday night traditional music sessions with fiddler Aidan Maher and a Saturday music session led by singer-songwriter Sean Kane , 8-11 p.m. Both sessions held in the pub on the ground floor. Free. 781-821-8291, irishculture.org.

Cedarville: The British Beer Company, 2294 State Road, Plymouth. Live music Thursday-Saturday. No cover. 508-888-9756, britishbeer .com.

Halifax: All Seasons Cafe, 327 Plymouth St. (Route 106). Live music Friday and Saturday at 9 p.m. April 14, Nasty Habit band . Cover varies. 781-293-4135.

Hanson: Damien's, 279 Spring St. Live bands Thursdays, 8:30 p.m.; Fridays-Saturdays 9 p.m. No cover. 781-447-6556.

Hull: Sea Note, 159 Nantasket Ave. Live bands Friday and Saturday at 9:15 p.m. April 20, Fat City . April 21, Roger Ceresi All Stars. April 27, Mission of Blues . April 28, Jeff Pitchell . May 4, Swinging Steaks . May 5, Love Dogs . May 11, Johnny Hoy and the Bluefish . May 12, Steve Smith and the Nakeds . May 18, Entrain . May 19, Bellevue Cadillac . May 25, Barrence Whitfield . May 26, Urban Renewal . May 27, Fat City . Cover varies. 781-925-4300, seanote.com.

Marshfield: Jaimie's Grill & Pub, 804 Plain St. Live music Friday and Saturday. April 13, Hypercane . April 14, VMF Band . April 15, Amanda Carr . April 20, Dick ' n' Jane . April 22, Mark Greel . April 27, Sugarfoot . April 28, Soul City . April 29, The D.C.'s . No cover. 781-834-7877, JamiesGrill.com.

Norwell: Mount Blue Restaurant, Route 123. Live music Thursday-Saturday, 9 p.m.-midnight. No cover. 781-659-0050, mountblue.com.

Pembroke: The British Beer Company, 15 Columbia Road. April 13, Boston Irish punk band, The Gobshites. No cover. 781-829-6999.

Plymouth: The Vine, European Style Wine Bar, 18 Main St. extension, under Cafe Strega. Tuesday-Sunday, 4 p.m.; Wednesdays, wine tastings 6-8 p.m. $15, includes appetizers. Music Friday-Saturday, 8 p.m.-midnight. April 14, Austin Glass . April 20, Karen Grenier . No cover. 508-830-1942, thevineplymouth.com.

Plymouth: Run O' the Mill, 6 Spring Lane. Traditional Irish seisiuns Saturdays, 5:30-9 p.m., featuring chanteys, rebel songs, jigs, hornpipes, and sing-alongs. April 13, Hot Sauce Band . April 20, TRAX Trio . April 27, Tex, Mad Dog & the Cat . May 4, Dave and J.J. No cover. 508-830-1262.

Quincy: Cagney's, 214 Washington St. Sundays, 8 p.m., karaoke with Paul B. Thursdays, 7 p.m., Stump: Team Trivia Game Night. No cover. 617-847-3940.

Quincy: The Holy Ground, 600 Hancock St. Thursdays at 9 p.m., Blues Club house night hosted by Joe Hajjar . Mondays, 9 p.m., dinner blues jam, hosted by Joe Hajjar and the Stubbies . Every Friday, 5-7 p.m., Sparkles the Clown . April 14, Boston Soul Review . April 16, The Coolerators . Cover varies. 617-773-4334, yardrock.com.

Quincy: Kilroy's Cafe, 132 East Howard St. Bands Friday-Saturday, 9 p.m., and Sunday, 8:30-11:30 p.m. First Friday of the month open mike blues jam, no cover. April 28, Memphis Rockabilly Band . 617-773-2660.

Quincy: Bad Abbots, 1546 Rear Hancock St. Live music Fridays and Saturdays. No cover. 617-774-1434, badabbots.com.

Quincy: Club 58, 58 Ross Way. Live bands DJs Friday and Saturday. April 12, DJ Steve . April 13, Infuse . April 18, Tony P . April 19, Didn't Planet . April 20, Incadence . April 25, Rob Benton . April 26, Close to Home . April 27, Breaking Point . Cover varies. 617-471-7788, club58.com.

Walpole: British Beer Company, 85 Providence Highway. Live music Thursday-Saturday. No cover. 508-668-9909, britishbeer .com.

Wareham: Onset Bay Blues Cafe, 2 West Central Ave. Live bands Friday and Saturday at 8:30 p.m. and jam sessions Sundays, 7-11 p.m., with The Dave Richardson Band ; Wednesdays, 8:30 p.m., with Calvin Jackson and Thursdays, 8:30 p.m., with The Acoustic Dude . House instruments available for use during the open mike and jam sessions, include a drum kit, guitars, harmonica mike, keyboards, and a Hammond H112. 508-291-2471.

Wareham: Harbor Watch Inn, 167 Onset Ave. April 21, 9 p.m., Boston Irish punk band, The Gobshites . 508-295-4600.

Weymouth: "Blues Night Out," Eagles Hall, Route 53. April 27, 9 p.m., Satch Romano & The Mighty HouseRockers. Admission $5. 781-258-5232.

Weymouth: Next Page Blues Cafe, 550 Broad St. Sundays, 8 p.m.-midnight, Dave Foley's Rockin' Roots Acoustic Jam. Every first Wednesday, NYC Jazz Nite. Thursdays, 9 p.m., Satch Romano's Blues Jam Party. April 12, Wolf and The Jam Daddies, featuring Butch Hirtle and Sir Cecil . April 13, Chris Fitz Band . April 14, Ryan Fardy & Shades of Blue . April 18, Adam Douglass Trio, 8-11 p.m. April 19, Track 44 with Jim Pircio . April 20, J Place Band . April 21, Hoodoo Revelator . April 26, Satch's 600th blues jam featuring The Mighty HouseRockers . April 27, Cheryl Aruda & Dirty Blonde . April 28, Walk That Walk . May 3, The Erin Thornton Band, with Dominic Frizzi . May 10, Shaky Jake and The Rattlers, with Bill Coleman and Joe Bellomo . May 17, The Swamptones, with Jim Ambrose and Jay Henshall . No cover. 781-335-9796.

Weymouth: Hajjar's Bar and Grille, 969 Washington St. Entertainment daily (except Monday) 9 p.m.-12:45 a.m. in front lounge. Sundays, live blues band and open jams. Tuesdays, Team Trivia competitions. Wednesdays, DJ Suzie Cue. Thursdays, Memphis Rockabilly Band. Fridays and Saturdays, feature bands. No cover. 781-340-1870, hajjars.net .

DANCES

Abington: Saturday night dances, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post, 500 Gliniewicz Way. Saturdays at 6:30 p.m. Live music for dancing provided by the Corvairs . Light refreshments served, door prizes. Admission $10. 781-878-3170.

Dedham: Ballroom and country dancing, Moseley's on the Charles, 50 Bridge St. Wednesdays, ballroom dancing with live music; dance lessons, 7-8 p.m., and live music for dancing, 8-11 p.m.; doors open at 6:30 p.m. Every first Thursday with DJ Paul DeMaria for partner and line dancing. Fee $12, includes lesson and refreshments. 781-326-3075, 781-925-1170, moseleysonthecharles.com.

Foxborough: Singles Dance, The Lafayette House Ballroom, 109 Washington St. April 27, 8:30 p.m.-midnight. Single Executives Club dance to music by DJ, complimentary buffet, door prizes. $10 before 9 p.m., $15 after. 781-446-0234, se-4u.com .

Marshfield: "Dancing with the Vakas ," Ventress Memorial Library, 15 Library Plaza, Webster Street. May 5, 2 p.m., Roger and Claire Vaka , a dancing team from Marshfield, demonstrate and give instruction for various dances. Free.

Middleborough: Singles Dance, Tuscan House, 58 East Grove St., Route 28. April 13, 8:30 p.m. to midnight. Single Executives Club dance to music by DJ, complimentary hors d' oeuvres and door prizes. $10 before 9 p.m., $15 after. 508-923-0099, se-4u.com.

Norwell: South Shore Dancers, Cushing Center, Route 123. April 14, 7:30 p.m., dance lesson with Dave Joubert and dance 8-11 p.m. The theme is Miss Kitty's Saloon. Tickets $10. Reservations, call Tom Osterland at 781 659-4703; SouthShoreDancers.org.

Rockland: Singles Dance, Radisson Hotel Grand Ballroom, 929 Hingham St. April 20, 8:30 p.m.-midnight. Single Executives Club dance to music by DJ, complimentary hors d'oeuvres, door prizes. $10 before 9 p.m., $15 after. 781-446-0234, se-4u.com.

FILMS

Quincy: Film-discussion series, Thomas Crane Public Library, 40 Washington St. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. April 12, "Fast Food Nation," inspired by the book that exposed the hidden facts behind the fast-food industry, rated R. April 19, "Made in the USA," Claudia Llosa 's film is a fable about the clash between old and new in a strange Andean village in Peru. Spanish with English subtitles. Recommended for ages 17 and over. Free. 617-376-1301, thomascranelibrary.org . 617-376-1331

Stoughton: Documentary, Striar Jewish Community Center, 445 Central St. April 18, 7 p.m., premiere of "Haifa War Diary -- Eli and Naser," a documentary about the experiences of journalists and friends Eli Levy and Naser Naser during last summer's war between Israel and Lebanon; contains footage of the war as it unfolded in Haifa. Admission $5; reservations 781-341-2016, ext. 279; jccgb.org.

EXTRA

Bridgewater: Bridgewater State College, Heritage room, Maxwell Library, April 13, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. "Then and Now," one-day symposium on the history of Bridgewater State College features panel discussions, lunch, and concludes with walking tour of campus 4:30-5:30 p.m. Free. 508-531-2406. April 20, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., "Childhood Obesity: Education, Management and Prevention," conference featuring keynote speaker Mark Fenton , walking advocate, television host, and author at 9 a.m. in Horace Mann Auditorium. Two morning and two afternoon sessions on topics of childhood nutrition, preventing diabetes and the role of physical education in promoting youth fitness and physical activity. Keynote address is free, but registration required. Conference $25, includes a breakfast and lunch. 508-531-2725.

Canton: Earth Day Fair, Mass. Audubon Visual Arts Center, Washington Street. April 22, 1-5 p.m. Jack Clarke , director of public policy for Mass. Audubon, to discuss global warming; photography exhibit, "A Field Guide to Life on Earth," in the gallery, guided nature walks, presentations, and displays on environmental topics. Live jazz music by Private Circus . In addition, live animal presentations, exhibits from Neponset River Watershed Association, Blue Hills Adventure, MassBike and Blake Planetarium, solar energy displays, hybrid cars, and "Alliance for a Healthy Tomorrow " presentation on hazardous chemicals in the house. Rain or shine. Free. 781-828-0296, 781-828-8556, cantonearthday.org.

Dedham: Spring Fling, American Legion Hall, Eastern Ave. April 21, 7 p.m.-midnight. Dedham High School Alumni Association event features dancing to DJ music, a light buffet, cash bar, and trivia contests. Tickets $25. 781-326-3316.

Hull: Earth Day Celebration, Mary Jeannette Murray Bathhouse, Nantasket Avenue. April 21, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Sustainable South Shore presents "Sustainable Living Festival," featuring information on saving on fuel costs with wind and solar power, organic gardening, videos, hybrid and electric vehicles, kids fun, music, raffles and more. Free. 781-925-9066, SustainableSS.org, climateinfofest@hotmail.com.

Quincy: Doll Show, The Atrium at Faxon Woods, 2003 Falls Blvd. April 21, 2-4 p.m., third annual show features variety of dolls for viewing and photographing. Local collector, John A. Laukkanen, will discuss his collection. Free. Call 617-471-5595.

Randolph: Quinceañera Show, Lombardo's Conference and function facility, 6 Billings St. April 22, 1-4:30 p.m., event includes a bridal fashion show, appearance by Pachanga Latina Host Dania and drawings for prize packages and giveaways, including an $10,000 Quinceañera package. Admission $8, $5 advance. 781-986-5000, lombardos.com .

LECTURES AND READINGS

Cohasset: Author events, Buttonwood Books & Toys, Shaw's Plaza, Route 3A. April 12, Mike Lupica , author of "Heat," a middle school book, will discuss. Free. April 24, 7 p.m., Grub Street South, a collaboration between the Boston Independent Writing Center and Buttonwood presents Catherine Goldhammer , author of "Still Life with Chickens," to present workshop on the importance of poetry for writers. Free. Reservations needed. 781-383-2665.

Duxbury: Author visit, Duxbury Free Library, 77 Alden St. April 29, 2 p.m., Patty Francis , local author and first time novelist will read from her book, "The Liar's Diary," discuss the writing process, and sign copies. Reserve free tickets at Westwinds Bookshop and the Duxbury Free Library. 781-934-2721, ext. 104, duxburyfreelibrary.org .

E. Bridgewater: National Poetry Month, East Bridgewater Public Library, 32 Union St. April 21, 7 p.m., Poetribe and The Viking Saga present an evening of poetry to include student writers, a reading by poet Wesley McNair , and an open mike. Free. 508-378-1616, poetribe.org .

Hingham: Author talk, Hingham Public Library, 66 Leavitt St. April 19, Jacqueline Davies , author of "The Lemonade War," will read from and discuss book. April 25, 7 p.m., Chet Raymo , author of "Valentine: A Love Story," will discuss his newest book. Free. Reservations, 781-741-1405, 781-383-2665.

Hingham: Lecture series, Glastonbury Abbey, conference center, 16 Hull St. April 12, 7:15 p.m., Inter-Religious Lecture series, "Listening to Other Voices: The Fears that Bind Us," presents cantor Steven Weiss of Sha'aray Shalom in Hingham will dramatize in music using the "Book of Psalms," and modern poetry to show the Jewish tradition uses music and text for life-cycle events from birth to death. Free. Reservations, 781-749-2155, glastonburyabbey.org .

Marshfield: Historical lecture series, 15 Library Plaza, April 21, 2 p.m., New England folklorist and historical fire researcher John Horrigan presents slide show and lecture, "Historical Happenings," commemorating the 66th anniversary of the "Great Brant Rock Fire of 1941," a firestorm, driven by unseasonably high winds, that engulfed 446 homes, 96 garages, 12 stores, two hotels, a casino, a post office, and a church in Brant Rock. Horrigan will also give a brief overview of the great fires in the state's history. Following the presentation, attendees encouraged to share memories. Refreshments. Future topics: the Portland Gale, the Fairview Inn fire, and the Hurricane of 1938. Free. 781-834-5535, ventresslibrary.org .

Marshfield: Holocaust Remembrance, Congregation Shirat Hayam , United Methodist Church, 185 Plain St. April 12, 7:30 p.m., Holocaust remembrance featuring survivor Steve Ross , who was incarcerated in Poland as a child and survived 10 Nazi death camps from 1940 to 1945. Ross was later liberated from Dachau Camp at 14 and founded the New England Holocaust Memorial in Boston. 781-582-2700, shirathayam.net.

Norwood: Author talk, Morrill Memorial Library, Simoni Room. April 26, 7:30 p.m., Tom O'Connell , author of "The O'Connell Boy: Educating The Wolf Child, An Irish-American Memoir (1932-1950)," will discuss and sign copies of his book. Free. 781-769-0200.

Stoughton: Discussion series, First Parish Universalist Church, 790 Washington St. Thursdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m., April 12 and 19. Discussion series of the television program "Joan of Arcadia," about a teenager who talks to God and carries out special missions to make a difference in people's lives. Participants will review one of the episodes and discuss some of the theological and spiritual questions that the show raises. Free. 781-344-6800, uustoughtonma.org .

THEATER

Braintree: Comedy Show, Jimbo's Steak & Fin Restaurant, Braintree 5 Corners. April 20, 9 p.m., Annette's Comedy Asylum featuring sports comedian Mike Donovan and other comics: Annette Pollack , Pat McCloud , Phil Doyle , James Duffy, and hosted by Hugo Maienza . Admission $17. Dinner and appetizers available. Reservations requested. 781-848-0300.

Braintree: "Let the Good Times Roll," Sons of Italy, 161 King Hill Road. April 21, 7 p.m. dinner, 8:30 p.m. show. April 22, 2 p.m. dinner and 3:30 p.m. show. Quincy Dinner Theatre Productions presents the musical starring Rob Bezubka and his "Solid Gold Gang " of singers, dancers, and comics. Tickets $42.50 for dinner and show; $39.95 for seniors. Reservations 781-843-5862.

Brockton: "Dramatikos ," Massasoit Community College, Buckley Performing Arts Center, 1 Massasoit Blvd. April 13 and 14, 8 p.m., and April 15, 3 p.m. Student drama club presents seven-member ensemble in "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare [abridged]," a high-speed condensation of all of Shakespeare's plays; directed by Steve Donner . Tickets $10, $8 seniors and students, $6 for groups of 10 or more; all seats reserved. 508-427-1234.

Duxbury: "Jane Eyre," Duxbury Performing Arts Center. April 20, 7:30 p.m., The Acting Company of New York City presents Charlotte Bronte's story, adapted by Polly Teale . Tickets $25, $15 seniors, $10 students. 781-934-7612, duxbury.k12.ma.us/pac, theactingcompany.org .

Foxborough: "To Kill A Mockingbird," Orpheum Foxborough, 1 School St. April 27 and 28, 7:30 p.m., and April 29, 2 p.m. The Un-Common Theatre Company presents the drama based on the book by Harper Lee . Tickets $18, $15 seniors and $12 students. 1-800-838-3006, 508-698-3098, 508-543-2787, orpheum.org, brownpapertickets.com, uncommontheatre.com.

Foxborough: Improv Soup, Burrell Elementary School, 16 Morse St. April 13, May 4, and June 15, 7:30 p.m. The Un-Common Theatre Company's teen improvisational troupe continues season of long and short-form improv based on audience suggestions. Tickets $5, $3 students, available at the door. 508-698-3098, uncommontheatre.com.

Hingham: "The Odd Couple," Hingham Town Hall, Sanborn Auditorium, 210 Central St. April 20 and 21, 8 p.m., and April 22, 2 p.m., Hingham Civic Music Theatre presents the Neil Simon comedy. Tickets $12, $10 seniors and students. Available at Noble's Hingham Square and Buttonwood Books, Route 3A, Cohasset. 781-837-1499, HCMT.org, stagemomma2003@yahoo.com.

Hull: Musical dinner theater, Raffael's Restaurant, Clarion Hotel, Nantasket Avenue. April 20-21, JM Productions celebrates 26th anniversary with two shows: April 20, 6:30 p.m. dinner, 8 p.m. show; "Guys By Dolls," featuring music from Sinatra to boy bands of today, led by Sheila Fahey, Jennifer Fahey , Patty Lee , Kathy Teevans Fitzpatrick, and Maryellen Anson . The women share their comical views on men and sing. April 21, 6:30 p.m., dinner; 8 p.m., show; "Connie, Brenda, Patsy and Me," features Sheila Fahey with backup vocals, duets, and solos by Jennifer Fahey , Patty Lee , Kathy Teevans Fitzpatrick, and Maryellen Anson perform a combination of the sounds and styles of Connie Francis, Patsy Cline, and Brenda Lee. Tickets $30 for show-only seats and $50 for dinner and show. 617-786-7469, jmproductionspresents.com.

Mansfield: "Brighton Beach Memoirs," Mansfield Music and Arts Society, Black Box Theater, 30 Crocker St. Performances: April 13 and 14, 8 p.m., and April 15, 2 p.m. A comedy, directed by Mike Kiernan . Admission $18, $16 seniors, $15 students. 508-339-2022, mmas.org.

Milton: "The Madwoman of Chaillot," Curry College, Keith Auditorium, 1071 Blue Hill Ave. Daily, April 28 through May 1, 7:30 p.m., and April 29, 2 p.m., Jean Giraoudoux's satirical comedy-drama. Admission $8. 617-333-2259, curry.edu.

Norwell: Sha Na Na , The Company Theatre, 30 Accord Park. May 12, 4 p.m., and May 13, 3 p.m., the band that performed at Woodstock and played the Rydell High School dance in the movie, "Grease." Tickets $34, 781-871-2787, companytheatre.com.

Plymouth: "The Prisoner of Second Avenue," First Parish Church, Kendall Hall, Town Square. April 13 and 14 and 19-21, 8 p.m., and April 15 and 22, 7 p.m., the Hat Trick Theatre presents the play by Neil Simon. Tickets $15. 508-747-6856. Randolph: "The Sound of Music," Randolph Theatre Company, Randolph High School auditorium, Memorial Parkway. April 13 and 14, 21 and 22, 7:30 p.m., and April 15, 2 p.m., the musical by Rodgers and Hammerstein. Ticket information 781-961-0036, randolphtheatrecompany@yahoo.com.

Sharon: Comedy Show, Saphire Manor, 164 Massapoag Ave. April 19, 7 p.m. dinner and 8:30 p.m. Annette's Comedy Asylum featuring Rex Trailer (from television show "Boomtown") and Kevin Knox along with other comics: Annette Pollack , Ben Hague and hosted by Larry Lee Lewis on keyboard. Tickets $40 for dinner and show; $20 for show only. Reservations required. 781-784-2400, 781-843-4833.

BENEFITS

Braintree: Birdhouse show, South Shore Plaza, Granite Street, April 27-29. Annual exhibit and sale of painted birdhouses by local artists. Proceeds benefit South Shore Habitat for Humanity. 781-843-9080, sshabitat.org.

Bridgewater: 5K Run, Bridgewater State College, Tinsley Center. April 24, 5 p.m. The BSC Biology Club, BSC Sustainability Club and Office for Undergraduate Research present "5K Run for Sustainability," in honor of Earth Day. Portion of proceeds benefits an environmentally friendly charity. Registration $12, $10 advance. First 100 receive T-shirt. 508-880-6517.

Canton: Gala and auction, Reebok World Headquarters, May 12, 7 p.m. South Shore Habitat for Humanity 14th annual gala and auction featuring hors d'oeuvres, music, and auction. Proceeds benefit the construction of homes on South Shore. Ticket information 781-843-9080, ext. 0, gala@sshabitat.org.

Easton/Sharon: "Canines That Care," Borderland State Park, 259 Massapoag Ave. April 15, 8:30 a.m. registration; 9:30 a.m. start. The 5K run and walk to raise awareness about the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals- Angell. Dogs are welcome to join runners and hikers of all ages on the trails. MSPCA adoption counselors will answer questions regarding pet adoption process. Rain or shine. Proceeds benefit the MSPCA-Angell. mspca.org .

Hanson: Comedy night, Camp Kiwanee , April 21, 7 p.m.-midnight. Entertainment featuring comedians Tim McIntire , Joe Wong, and Alvin David, with magician Rich Bouzan . Tickets $25, $20 advance, includes dinner at 7:30 p.m. Proceeds benefit waterfront restoration at the camp. 781-293-2333.

Plymouth: "Walk the Rock," Nelson Park, downtown Plymouth and waterfront area. April 15, 9 a.m. registration, 11 a.m. walk, rain or shine. A 2-mile walk to raise awareness of oral cancer and kick off "Oral Cancer Awareness Week" April 16-22. First 100 registered walkers receive free T-shirt. One sponsor minimum. To register, ifloss4u@comcast.net, include your name and T-shirt size. Free oral cancer screenings: April 16-20. 508-746-8977, 508-353-8238, massdha.org/news-events.

Plymouth: Golf tournament, Souther s Marsh Golf Club, June 14, 11:30 a.m. The Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra's sixth annual features a scramble format, soft spikes; single entries will be placed with a team. Events include 11:30 a.m. registration and buffet; 1 p.m. shotgun start; 5:30 p.m. awards reception, silent auction, and helicopter ball drop. Fee $125, includes greens fees, cart, lunch buffet, reception, hors d' oeuvres, and goodie bag. Proceeds benefit the orchestra. 508-746-8008, plymouthphilharmonic.com.

Quincy: Comedy show, Healing Tree Yoga and Wellness Center, 605 Hancock St., April 14, 7:30-9 p.m., Paul D'Angelo headlines. Tickets $25, $20 advance. Light refreshments. Portion of proceeds benefits Father Bill's Place, shelter program for the homeless. 617-770-4800, healingtreeyoga.com.

Scituate: Patterson Memorial and Road Race, Gates Intermediate School, 327 First Parish Road. April 22, 11 a.m., children's fun run for ages 10 and under; noon 5k/10k run and 5k walk. Number pick up and registration April 21, 10 a.m.-noon, and April 22 (race day), 9:30 a.m. The sixth annual Shawn D. Patterson Race. Entry fee $20. 508-790-5834, coolrunning.com/major/07/shawnpatterson.

Sharon: "Evening of Magical Moments," Hertz Nursery School, Temple Israel, 125 Pond St., May 6, 5:30 p.m. Event features silent and live auctions, music by R&R Productions and entertainment by Bonaparte the Magician, food and beverages. Proceeds benefit Hertz Nursery School at Temple Israel. Sharonto include a silent and live auction, music by R&R Productions, entertainment by Bonaparte the Magician, food and beverages. Tickets $25, raffle tickets $5 for 1; $10 for 3 or $20 for 8. Make check payable to: Hertz Nursery School and mail to 125 Pond St., Sharon 02067, by April 30. 781-784-4050, shariglass@comcast.net.

Walpole: Spring Fashion Show, Raffael's, Route 1A, April 22, 11 a.m. Caritas Norwood Hospital Auxiliary spring fashion show and buffet brunch will feature fashions presented by Lord and Taylor with guest model Gail Huff , news reporter for WCVB-TV (Channel 5). Proceeds benefit the Caritas Norwood Hospital. Tickets $36, $360 for tables of 10. 781-278-6012, 781-762-6813.

NATURE

Trustees of Reservations:

Eleanor Cabot Bradley Reservation at routes 128 and 138 in Canton has 90 acres with 3 miles of trails. Daily 8 a.m.-dusk; free. Visual Arts Center at 963 Washington St. in Canton offers exhibitions, classes, and tours. 781-821-8853.

Whitney Thayer Woods on Route 3A in Cohasset and Hingham has 824 acres with 10 miles of trails; free; 10 a.m.-dusk daily.

World's End Reservation on Martins Lane in Hingham. Horseback riding permits available; 4 miles of trails. Daily 10 a.m.-dusk; $4.50; younger than 2 free.

Weir River Farm on Turkey Hill Lane in Hingham features 75 acres with 1 1/2 miles of hiking trails; free. Daily 8 a.m.-sunset.

Two Mile Reservation on Union Street in Marshfield features easy hiking trails to the North River. Sunrise to sunset; free. Albert F. Norris Reservation features 129 acres with 2 miles of trails on Dover and West streets in Norwell. Wooded upland and salt marsh with trails along North River. Daily 10 a.m.-dusk; free. The Holmes Reservation on Court Street in Plymouth features 26 acres of open fields with views of Duxbury Harbor and Plymouth Beach. 781-837-9400. Daily, sunrise to sunset.

Easton: Borderland State Park on Massapoag Avenue. The 1,570-acre property has six ponds and four trails, former home of Oakes and Blanche Ames . $3, free for 12 and younger. 508-238-6566.

Easton: Natural Resources Trust's Easton Sheep Pasture at 307 Main St. features 150 acres of farm and wildlife area with 6 miles of hiking trails, farm animals, picnic area, community gardens, and programs throughout the year. "Sheep Thrills Fiber Circle," every other Saturday at 10 a.m. Join group of knitters, crocheters, and spinners. Free. Open dawn to dusk. 508-238-6049, nrtofeaston.org.

Milton: Blue Hills Reservation at 695 Hillside St. Open dawn to dusk, with more than 7,000 acres of walking trails, a walking club, and free outdoor activities sponsored by the state Department of Conservation and Recreation. Blue Hills Adult Walking Club, all walks 1 p.m. April 14, moderate 3-mile hike on Summit Road to top of Great Blue Hill and loop around Eliot Circle. Meet at Trailside Museum north parking lot, 1904 Canton Ave., Milton. April 21, easy 2-mile walk around Tucker Hill on green dot trail. Meet at Houghton's Pond main parking lot, 840 Hillside St., Milton. April 28, moderate 4-mile walk around Ponkapoag Pond. Meet at Ponkapoag Golf Course parking lot, 2173 Washington St., Canton. May 5, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Open house at Blue Hill Weather Observatory, summit of Great Blue Hill. Event features rooftop viewing, weather demonstrations, kite making and flying, weather exhibits, lectures and self-guided tours of the observatory. Free, but nominal fee for some activities. To get to observatory, walk/hike the 1 mile route to the summit. Shuttle van available for seniors and special access to summit. Details 617-696-0562. Parking at Trailside Museum south parking lot near Blue Hill ski area on Route 138 in Milton. Free. 617-698-1802, mass.gov/dcr/parks/metroboston/blue.htm.

Milton: Blue Hills Trailside Museum, 1904 Canton Ave. Natural history museum featuring live native animal exhibits including wild turkeys, red-tailed hawks, snowy owls and others.. The museum, a center for the 7,000-acre Blue Hills Reservation, has 150 miles of trails and is managed by Massachusetts Audubon. Saturday and Sunday programs include: 11 a.m., "Nature Tales," a naturalist read a story and presents a live animal for ages 3-6; noon, live animal presentation for all ages and 1 p.m., mystery animal for ages 6-12. Wednesdays, 9:30-11 a.m., "Discovering Nature Together," parents and children ages 3-5 discover a new theme each week through craft activities, stories, games, outdoor exploration, animals, and a light snack. Registration required. Wednesday-Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fee $3, $2 seniors, $1.50 children ages 3-5. 617-333-0690, bluehills@massaudubon.org.

Norton: Winslow Farm Animal Sanctuary, 37 Eddy St. A nonprofit animal reserve established to care for abused and abandoned animals. Walk the grounds among llamas, emus, miniature horses, goats, sheep, pheasants, and peafowl. Petting area, perennial garden, nature trail, and the Winslow House cabin. $7, $5 children, free for younger than 2. April 21, noon-2 p.m., pony rides. April 22, noon-3 p.m. "Earth Day Celebration." May, annual sheep shearing, date to be announced as weather must be warm for shearing. May 12, 1-4 p.m., "Mother's Day Tea." Admission $7. 508-285-6451, winslowfarm.com.

Norwell: South Shore Natural Science Center, 48 Jacobs Lane. The center has a nature store and six walking trails; interactive indoor exhibits include the EcoZone, which incorporates live animals in a re-creation of their natural habitat. Vine Hall Gallery: through May 19, "The True Value Painters," exhibit of various painting styles, mediums and subject choices by Elizabeth Durant , Ann Johnson , Marguerite Moore and Joanne Papandrea . April 20, 5-8 p.m. opening reception. Free. Wednesdays 7-8 p.m., horticultural workshops featuring local gardening experts. April 18, Cindy Prentice and Jon Belber present "Family Gardening for Beginners." April 25, Dot MacFarlane presents "Greenhouse Gardening." Cost $8 each. Registration and payment required in advance. The center also features a nature preschool and function room. $5, $3 children older than 2. 781-659-2559, ssnsc.org. Plymouth: Astronomy Program, Blake Planetarium, Plymouth Community Intermediate School, 117 Long Pond Road. "The Closest Star-Our Sun," Tuesdays and Thursdays: April 12, 24 and 26, 7 p.m. (Closed April 17 and 19) Admission $4, $2.50 seniors and children. 508-830-4470.

Massachusetts Audubon and other properties:

Visual Arts Center at 963 Washington St. in Canton houses an extensive collection of natural history art and photography. Trails open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday and gallery is open 1-5 p.m. Friday-Sunday. Admission $4, $3 for seniors and children. 781-821-8853 or massaudubon.org.

North Hill Marsh on Mayflower Street in Duxbury. Dawn to dusk. 138 acres. $3, $2 for seniors/children. 781-837-9400.

South Shore Regional Center and North River Sanctuary at 2000 Main St. (Route 3A) in Marshfield Hills. Every second Thursday and third Friday, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Preschool Nature Story Hour features stories, a simple craft, and a short nature outing related to the theme. Registration required. Fridays 8-11:45 a.m., bird-watching with David Ludlow and John Galluzzo . Group meets at North River Wildlife Sanctuary parking lot and travels by van to locations around South Shore. $11. More than 2 miles of nature trails open dawn to dusk. South Shore Regional Office with library, gift shop, art displays open 8:30-4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; $3, $2 seniors and children. 781-837-9400, massaudubon.org/southshore.

Daniel Webster Sanctuary off Winslow Cemetery Road, Marshfield. Dawn to dusk; trails, wildlife blinds. 781-837-9400.

Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary trails at the Massachusetts Audubon sanctuary at 293 Moose Hill St. in Sharon offers 2,000 acres and 25 miles of trails. "Birding at Moose Hill" Fridays 6:30 a.m.; bring binoculars. Gift shop and office open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. weekends. Trail $4, $3 for children and seniors. 781-784-5691, moosehill@massaudubon.org.

FOR CHILDREN

Easton: Children's Museum at the Old Fire Station, 9 Sullivan Ave. Ages 10 and younger participate in play areas such as storybook cottage, post office, SS Rosemarie, camping exhibit, clinic, the workshop, and dramatic playtime 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday. $6, younger than 1 free. 508-230-3789, childrensmuseumineaston.org.

Foxborough: Magic show, Orpheum Foxborough, 1 School St. April 13, 6:30 p.m. "Magic by Scott Jameson ," a family performance of magic, juggling, and comedy choreographed to music. Proceeds benefit the Igo Elementary School Playground Fund. $8, $6 advance. 508-543-2787, orpheum.org.

Marion: "Arts in Action," Sippican School, 16 Spring St. April 28, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Family event features live bands and performances on the main stage. A schedule will be posted in auditorium. Demonstrations include furniture refinishing, painting, photography and other media. A silent auction, chili and baked goods sale, art exhibit areas and CHIPS, a Childhood Identification Program representative will provide information and free fingerprinting of children. Free. 508-748-0100, ext. 135.

Middleborough: Herring Run, Nemasket River, April 14, join the Watershed Action Alliance of SE Mass., a coalition of river protection groups and the Nature Conservancy of SE Mass., to watch the river herring fish ascend the Nemasket River, the largest herring run in Southeastern New England. Event features an interactive display, "Free Passage: Restoring Rivers and Herring," as well as fact sheets, river walks, and natural history interpretations. Free. The Watershed Associations needs volunteers to help count the number of river herring traveling up the rivers. 617-697-0922, watershedaction.org.

Plymouth: Family Fun Herring Festival, Jenney Grist Mill, May 19, watch thousands of herring on their spring migration as they swim up the Town brook. Event includes tours of the mill, dedication of the new fish ladder , educational exhibits, children's games and stories told by local Wampanoag people and an interactive display, "Free Passage: Restoring Rivers and Herring," as well as river walks and natural history interpretations. Free. Volunteers needed to help count the number of herring traveling up the rivers. 617-697-0922, watershedaction.org.

Quincy: Songs and Stories, Thomas Crane Public Library, 40 Washington St. Coletti Reading Room. April 22, 3-4 p.m., storyteller and singer Diane Edgecomb presents "Songs and Stories from Kurdistan," with Andrew Aytac . Free. 617-376-1301, thomascranelibrary.org.

Sharon: Children's programs, Sharon Public Library, 11 South Main St. April 17, 11 a.m., "Big Ryan's Tall Tales; 4-5 p.m., "Dewey Children's Program," features stories and craft. April 18, noon-1 p.m., "Teddy Bear Picnic," bring your own bear. April 19, 1-2 p.m., "Rhyme Time," poetry program. April 20, 11 a.m.-noon, Earth Day Stories and Crafts, and 1 p.m., Poetry Cafe. April 21, 2 p.m., Family Game Day in support of "Turn Off Your TV Week." Free. 781-784-1578. sharonpubliclibrary.org.

Walpole: Author visit, Barnes & Noble Walpole, 90 Providence Highway. April 21, 2 p.m., Barbara Johansen Newman , author of "Tex & Sugar: A Big City Kitty Ditty," presents interactive story time and book signing. Free. 508-668-1303.