Globe North calendar listings
Comprehensive listings for galleries, plays, music, and other happenings in the area. Locations that are accessible to the handicapped are indicated by .
Items may be sent three weeks in advance to carson@globe.com or mailed to Sharon Carson, Boston Globe North, 1 Corporate Place, Suite 200, 55 Ferncroft Road, Danvers. MA 01923. Listings are not accepted over the telephone.
ARTS
Amesbury: "Art in the Park," an art and fine crafts festival, will be held June 30, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. in front of the Riverwalk Bead Shop and Gallery, 32 Elm St. Local artisans display and sell jewelry, pottery, woodworking, weaving, painting, and photography along with African jewelry, Indian saris, and Cambodian hand bags. Proceeds will benefit organizations that support women and children in Africa, India, and Cambodia. There will also be a barbecue and live music. Free. riverwalkbeads.com , 978-388-3499. .
Chelsea: Artists Gigi Mederos and Stevie Black are showing new paintings at the Gallery at Spencer Lofts, 60 Dudley St., through June. Open Thursdays and Fridays, 5-8 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays, 1-5 p.m., and by appointment; contact Mederos at 617-416-8656 or Black at 617-872-5296.
Danvers: Pauline Dee of Peabody and Pamela Giarratana of Georgetown are showing their paintings at Northshore Unitarian Universalist Church, 323 Locust St., through June 30. Open Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; Sunday during the service, 10 a.m.-noon; and by appointment. 978-774-7582.
Gloucester: North Shore Arts Association, 11 Pirates Lane. Opening July 1: The Members' Exhibition II and New England Sculpture Association Show. Reception, July 1, 2-4 p.m. Art Auction 1, July 7 at 7 p.m. Preview reception at 5:30 p.m. $10. Reservations suggested. Painting workshops offered for teens and adults. Open Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, noon-5 p.m. 978-283-1857, arts@northshoreartsassoc.org, northshoreartsassoc.org.
Gloucester: "A Sea Garden," a large-scale installation celebrating unique aspects of Gloucester and Cape Ann, by artist Rose-Marie Glen, in collaboration with master ships rigger Stan Dulong, builder Craig Dulong, and architect Renate Heuser, opens July 1 at Gloucester Maritime Heritage Center, Harbor Loop. Featuring more than 600 linear feet of individually painted banners rigged on masts from local shipyards, the work reaches 40 feet above the docks. The installation will be on view throughout the summer . Open daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 978-283-7188, studiormg@comcast.net, 978-281-0470.
Gloucester: The work of Boston artist Melissa Fassel Dunn is exhibited as part of the seARTS Arts-Biz program, through Aug. 12 at Annisquam Village Realty, 34 Leonard St. Reception, June 30, 2-5 p.m. Participate in a free raffle for one of Fassel Dunn's works of art. 978-283-5658, melissapaints.com.
Groveland: Paintings by Margot Siegmann are displayed through July 4 in the Boardroom Gallery at Veasey Memorial Park, 201 Washington St. Also open by appointment. 978-521-9345, veaseypark.org.
Hamilton: Oil paintings and pen drawings by William Collins are displayed through June 30 at Hamilton-Wenham Public Library, 14 Union St., South Hamilton.
Lynn: At LynnArts, 25 Exchange St. In the
Malden: artSPACE@16, 16 Princeton Road, presents "Four-in-One," four exhibits by four artists: "Drawing in Two Parts," paintings by Sam Duket of Pawtucket, R.I.; "Malden in Translation," multi disciplinary site specific installation by Kaz Naganuma of Cambridge ; "Structural Harmonics," site specific installation by Rob Strati of Columbus, Ohio; and "American Landscapes," paintings by FeiLing Wang of Medford . Potluck reception, June 30, 2-5 p.m., with an artist talk at 3 p.m. Open July 7, 14, and 21 noon-5 p.m. and by appointment. artSPACEat16.com.
Malden: "Tender Moments/Trying Times," photographs by Jacquie Spector capturing the moments of pregnancy and life with newborns, is displayed through July 11 at MATV Gallery, 145 Pleasant St. Open Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. 781-321-6400, www.matv.org/gallery.
Marblehead: Erlich Gallery, 96 Washington St., presents "Returning Artists: A Gallery Group Show," showcasing works by John Webster, James Tormey, and George Gobbel, and special guest glass artist Davide Salvadore, through June. Open Tuesday-Saturday 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sunday noon-5 p.m. 781-631-1202, erlichgallery.com .
Marblehead: Artwork by April Behnke will be displayed during July in the Virginia Carten Gallery at Abbot Public Library, 235 Pleasant St. Reception, July 2, 6:30-8:30 p.m. 781-631-1481, abbotlibrary.org.
Newburyport: The Abstract Artists Group of New England presents its annual art exhibition, "If You Need to Ask, It's Abstract," through July 4 at Newburyport Art Association, 65 Water St. Reception June 30, 7-9 p.m. "Something to Think About," the collaboration of photographer Linda J. Hirsch and watercolorist Ellen Davison, July 5-11 in Laura Coombs Hills Gallery. Reception, July 6, 7-9 p.m. Open Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday, 1-5 p.m. 978-465-8769, newburyportart.org.
Newburyport: Danielle Gauthier McCarthy is the featured artist during June at Bridge Gallery, 113 Merrimac St. McCarthy paints colorful landscapes, still lifes, and portraits in oil, acrylic, and pastel. Open daily 1-7 p.m. 978-683-3793.
Newburyport: "Time and Place," an exhibition of wildlife photography by Bill McAdams, through July 15, at Joppa Flats Education Center, 1 Plum Island Turnpike. Free. 978-462-9998, massaudubon.org.
Newburyport: Chase and Lunt Insurance, 47 State St., is showing watercolor paintings by Marie Crone as part of the Newburyport Art Association's Wings Exhibitions program, through June 30. 978-465-8769, newburyportart.org.
Newburyport: "Deals, Delights, and Denizens of a Flea Market Life," artwork by Karen Dardinski, continues through July 9 in the gallery at Firehouse Center for the Arts, 1 Market Square. Dardinski's work documents some of her favorite flea-market characters in paintings, drawings, journals, and three-dimensional items. 978-462-7336, firehouse.org.
Newburyport: Artwork by Ellen Sullivan Taylor is displayed through Aug. 1 at Meridian Body Therapies, 166 Water St. Open Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and by appointment. 978-462-7192, ext. 1, or 978-388-3482.
Salem: The Garden Committee of the Woman's Friend Society in Salem will host an exhibition and sale of watercolors by Swampscott artist Suzanne Vogel, July 1, 1-5 p.m., at First Church in Salem, 316 Essex St. The event begins with a short slide presentation "Floral, Landscape, and Still Life Painters on Boston's North Shore" by local historian Jim McAllister. Free. 978-774-3707.
Salem: New Civilitea, 318 Derby St., is showing paintings by abstract artists Ethel Hills and Sharyn Dahn through July 29. 978-740-2832, lpotoff@newcivilitea.com, newcivilitea.com.
Salem: At New Civilitea, 318 Derby St., 20 artists are participating in the Painted Palette benefit for the Marblehead Arts Association's scholarship fund, with original works with tea as a theme displayed through June 29. The palettes will be for sale in the Marblehead Arts Association's silent auction June 30 and July 1. 781-631-2608, e-mail DeborahG@marbleheadarts.org.
Salem: The Gallery at Grosvenor Park, off Vinnin Square, 7 Loring Hills Ave., presents paintings by Raphy Kertenian through July 10. Open daily 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. 978-741-5700.
AUCTIONS
Gloucester: Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce sponsors its annual Goods and Services Auction, July 13 at Cruiseport Gloucester, 6 Rowe Square. Auction items include a six-day sail on the schooner American Eagle, a one-week stay in a private home in St. Kitt's, local artwork, roundtrip airfare within the continental United States, New England getaways, sports tickets, and memorabilia. $20 at the door; discount for table reservations for 10. 978-283-1601.
AUDITIONS
Beverly: Coro Stella Maris, a Renaissance music vocal ensemble based on Cape Ann, will hold auditions for all sections in soprano, alto, tenor, and bass voices through Aug. 31. Choral experience and good sight reading preferred. Rehearsals Mondays at 7 p.m. in Beverly Farms, beginning in September. 857-919-4218 or e-mail aleclair@clausura.org for appointment. corostellamaris.org .
Hamilton: Neverland Theatre will hold auditions for "Seussical the Musical" for adults, teens and children older than 6, June 30, 1:30 p.m., at Hamilton-Wenham Community House, Route 1A. 978 948-7925, neverlandtheatre.com.
CHILDREN & YOUTH
Hamilton: June 29, 10 a.m.-noon, meet the two new llamas, Patrick and Dudley, at Green Meadows Farm, on Asbury Street at the Hamilton/Topsfield Line. Free. 978-468-2277 .
Revere: National Amusements Inc., Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling and his wife Shonda, founder of the Shade Foundation of America, present the SPF-Sun Protection Flicks program. The eight-week summer movie series was created to raise awareness of the importance of sun protection and to offer families "Out of the Sun Fun." A free family film will be shown every Monday at 11 a.m. at Showcase Cinemas Revere, 565 Squire Road. 781-286-1660. The lineup of films: July 2, "Madagascar" (PG); July 9, "Shark Tale" (PG); July 16, "Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events" (PG); July 23, "Rugrats Movie" (G); July 30, "The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie" (PG); Aug. 6, "The Wild Thornberrys Movie" (PG); and Aug. 13, "Yours, Mine and Ours" (PG). For movie information, nationalamusements.com . For more information about responsible sun behavior, shadefoundation.org .
Revere: Showcase Cinemas Revere, 565 Squire Road (781-286-1660), is taking part in National Amusements Inc.'s ninth annual Bookworm Wednesdays, developed to encourage children to read during the summer. The eight-week program entitles participants to free admission to a children's film every Wednesday at 10 a.m. when they present a book report at the theater's box office. Adults and children younger than age 6 who accompany a participant receive free admission and do not need to submit a book report. July 4, "Clifford's Really Big Movie" (G, 73 minutes); July 11, "Open Season" (PG, 99 minutes); July 18, "Charlotte's Web" (G, 97 minutes); July 25, "The Ant Bully" (PG, 88 minutes); Aug. 1, "Ice Age 2" (PG, 91 minutes); Aug. 8, "Flushed Away" (PG, 90 minutes); Aug. 15, "Over the Hedge" (PG, 83 minutes).
EXTRA
Danvers: The annual Highlands Bean Supper, July 3 at 5:30 p.m., on Highlands Common, Center St., preceeds the Fireworks Spectacular at 9:15 p.m. at Plains Park. For supper tickets, 978-777-7785 or 978-774-0993. Tickets also at Clark Farm, Comeau Healthcare, and Danvers Senior Center. The annual Highlands Horribles Parade begins at 9 a.m. on July 4 at Beachwood and Collins streets. The route follows Center Street to Highlands Common. The Back Bay Parade begins at 11 a.m., July 4, at Damon and Porter streets.
Danvers: The Danvers Police Department hosts its annual DARE car show at Liberty Tree Mall. Every Wednesday through September, local car enthusiasts show off their unique cars from 5-10 p.m. in the back parking lot of Liberty Tree Mall, across from Marshall's and the Sport Authority entrance. Donations benefit the DARE Program. A rain date is scheduled for the following Thursday night same place, same time, weather permitting.
Gloucester: Fireworks Sail aboard the 65-foot schooner Thomas E. Lannon, July 3 at 8:45 p.m. Set sail from Seven Seas Wharf at Gloucester House Restaurant. $45, seniors $40, children $35. Reservations recommended. schooner.org, 978-281-6634.
Gloucester: On July 3, the annual Horribles Parade begins at 6 p.m. The Grand Fireworks Display over Gloucester Harbor starts at 10 p.m. capeannvacation.com, 978-283-1601.
Manchester-by-the-Sea: The Manchester-by-the-Sea Independence Day Parade begins at 9 a.m., July 4, downtown. capeannvacations.com, 978-283-1601.
Rockport: On July 4, the Rockport Firemen's Parade begins at 6 p.m., heading from Jerden's Lane through downtown to Back Beach. The Rockport Legion Band performs at 8:30 p.m. The traditional bonfire on Back Beach is at 9 p.m. capeannvacations.com, 978-283-1601.
Wakefield: Wakefield's July Fourth parade begins at Lakeside Office Park at 5 p.m. on July 4. Rain or shine. julyparade.org
FAMILY FARE
Marblehead: Family Fun Sunday, July 1, 1-3 p.m. at Jewish Community Center of the North Shore, 4 Community Road, includes a moon bounce, face painting, spin art, and a 50/50 raffle. Rain date, July 8. Donations welcome. Proceeds will support improvements to the outdoor pool facilities. 781-631-8330.
FESTIVALS
Amesbury: Amesbury for Africa is sponsoring a concert and dance June 28 at the Millyard, Market Square, from 7-9 p.m. to mark the 20th anniversary of the first visitors to Amesbury's Sister Village of Esabalu, Kenya. Exit Laughing will perform rock music from the '70s, '80s, and '90s. Also, crafts from Kenya, door prizes, and raffles. Free. 978-388-0933, amesburyforafrica.org.
Danvers: Colonial Field Day and Strawberry Festival, June 30, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at Rebecca Nurse Homestead, 149 Pine St. $2, children 12 and younger free. Annual tradition features Revolutionary War militia drills, children's drills, spinning demonstrations in the Nurse House, Colonial games and storytime for children, a limner (portrait artist), crafts marketplace, Mountain Man John Enos with his primitive weapons, and strawberry shortcakes. Also, the Nurse Homestead Singers will perform 17th- and 18th-century songs at noon and 2 p.m. 978-774-8799, rebeccanurse.org .
Danvers: Danvers Rotary sponsors a free concert by the U S Air Force band June 28, 7-9 p.m., at the Rotary Pavilion at Peabody Library grounds. Bring a chair or blanket. Dozens of local bands will compete in a Battle of the Bands at Masonic Temple, High St., June 29, 6-10 p.m. Members of Danvers Art Association and local artists present their work in the "Danvers Places" art show, June 30 and July 1 at Danvers Art Association, Elliott Street. Sample ice cream flavors from local ice cream parlors at the Ice Cream Scoop-Ahhh Bowl, June 30, 2-4 p.m. at Danvers High School sports fields ($5). All ages are invited to sing in the Ira and Gardner's Karaoke Night, July 2, 4-8:30 p.m., at Rotary Pavilion at Peabody Library grounds. July 3, 4-9 p.m., Plains Park will have musical performances, children's rides, and other entertainment. All events are part of Danvers Family Festival. danversfamilyfestival.com.
Gloucester: St. Peter's Fiesta, a festival honoring St. Peter, the patron saint of fishermen, is held in St. Peter's Park through July 1, with religious activities, music, food, sporting events, and more. The Blessing of the Fishing Fleet is at 3 p.m. on June 28 at Stacy Boulevard near the Fishermen's Memorial statue. capeannvacations.com, 978-283-1601.
Ipswich: Celebrate Independence Day at Castle Hill on the Crane Estate, 290 Argilla Road, July 4, 4-10 p.m., with concerts by The Riverboat Stompers and the Merrimack Valley Philharmonic Orchestra and a display of fireworks over the ocean. Children's entertainment includes the Kid's Fest, Boston Children's Theatre, and Benjamin the Juggler. Bring a picnic. Snack concessions available. Rain date, July 5. $25, children $15. Advance ticket purchase recommended. 978-921-1944, ext. 4028.
Marblehead: Dozens of events take place during the Marblehead Festival of Arts, June 30-July 4, in various locations around town. Activities include art exhibits, a kite festival, Writers' World Conference, theater festival, sand sculpture competition, a children's festival, outdoor music concerts, a street festival, workshops, and much more. Marblehead Arts Association will hold the MAA Artist Painted Palettes Silent Auction to raise funds for its scholarship program. The festival ends with a grand display of fireworks over the harbor at 9 p.m. on July 4. The full schedule of events is available at marbleheadfestival.org.
Salisbury: Sea-Doo races are the highlight of the Sand & Sea Festival at Salisbury Beach, a family event celebrating the recreational uses of Salisbury Beach. Nearly 100 top riders and race teams are expected to compete in The Toyota/Sea-Doo United States Regional Championship Races, held June 30 and July 1, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. each day. Racers compete in 11 different classes and approximately 20 race events throughout the day. Local competitors may participate. Register at uwpinc.com. Also, live music on a beachfront stage, street performers, carnival-style games for children, marine aquatic programs, a beach volleyball tournament, kayaking, surfing, and kite-flying lessons and demonstrations on the beach, and a fireworks display. Schedule of events at sandandseafestival.com. Salisbury Center Beach is at the intersections of Broadway and Oceanfront South. Festival hours: June 30, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. with fireworks 10-10:30 p.m. and July 1, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free (small fee for some activities).
Topsfield: The annual Summer Moon Powwow and Arts & Crafts Festival will be held June 30 and July 1, at Topsfield Fairgrounds, Route 1. The powwow features the Wampanoag Nation Singers & Dancers; the Wolf Cry Singers, Rex Begaye's Native Fine Art Gallery, dance demonstrations; inter-tribal dancing; craftmaking; and arts and crafts. Native food for sale. Educational presentations include visits inside a wickiup and a tipi and storytelling. Open 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday. $5, seniors $4, ages 4-12 $2, ages 3 and younger free. Parking is free. Bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating. mcnaa@aol.com, 617-884-4227.
FUND-RAISERS
Hamilton: The Pirates of the Caribbean Ice Cream Bash, a fund-raiser for Neverland Theatre, will be held June 29, 6:30 p.m. at Hamilton-Wenham Community House, 284 Bay Road (Route 1A). Mingle with Jack Sparrow and his pirate friends during the 90-minute party; guests may dress in pirate or fairy-tale costumes. $15. 978-948-7925, neverlandtheatre.com.
HOUSE & GARDEN TOURS
Ipswich: The Great House at Castle Hill, 290 Argilla Road, offers guided tours Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (last tour departs at noon), and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (last tour departs at 3 p.m.) through Oct. 6. $10, children younger than 18, $5. Recommended for 8 and older; grounds and first floor of the house are accessible to the handicapped. Group tours by appointment. 978-921-1944, ext. 4009; needucation@ttor.org; craneestate.org.
LITERARY EVENTS
Newburyport: At Jabberwocky Bookshop, 50 Water St., Tannery Mill No. 1. June 29, author and activist Stacy Mitchell will read from her expose, "Big-Box Swindle: The True Cost of Mega-Retailers and the Fight for America's Independent Businesses." Readings at 7 p.m. Free. 978-465-9359, jabberwocky.booksense.com.
MUSEUMS & HISTORY
Beverly: The Beverly Historical Society & Museum, in the 1781 John Cabot House at 117 Cabot St., presents "Wrought by Her Hand -- New England Samplers 1749-1884," an exhibition of antique samplers and needlepoint from its textile collection, through Aug. 11. Open Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and Wednesday, 1-9 p.m. $5, seniors and students $4, children younger than 6 free. 978-922-1186, beverlyhistory.org.
Danvers: Rebecca Nurse Homestead, 149 Pine St., was home to Rebecca Nurse, who was hanged as a witch during the Salem Witchcraft Hysteria of 1692. The site is open Wednesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m., through Labor Day; Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.-4:30 a.m. through Oct. 31. $5, ages 16 and younger $3, includes tour of house, old burying ground, replica of Salem Village Meetinghouse. 978-774-8799, rebeccanurse.org.
Gloucester: Cape Ann Historical Museum, 27 Pleasant St., will host "Fitz Henry Lane and Mary Blood Mellen: Old Mysteries and New Discoveries," a scholarly exhibition exploring the artistic relationship between Fitz Henry Lane and his most famous student and sometime collaborator, Mary Mellen. Curated by Lane expert John Wilmerding, the exhibition will include works by both Lane and Mellen, the majority of them displayed side by side for the first time. A catalogue with an essay by Wilmerding will accompany the exhibition. A lecture series devoted to placing Lane and Mellen in the context of their times is also planned. The exhibition opens July 7 with a reception from 3-5 p.m. A preview gala will be held July 6. For gala tickets, call 978-283-0455. The exhibition continues through Sept. 16. Open Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday 1-4 p.m. $6.50; seniors $6, students $.50. capeannhistoricalmuseum.org .
Ipswich: "Ipswich Charter Hangings," an exhibition of embroidered textile panels depicting eight centuries of Ipswich, England, history before the Puritans left for the Massachusetts Bay Colony, is displayed at First Church in Ipswich, Meetinghouse Green, through July 21; and Ipswich Historical Society, Heard House Museum, 54 South Main St., July 27-Aug. 1. ipswichtoipswich.com .
Marblehead: The Marblehead Museum and Historical Society properties will be open with free admission on July 4, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sites include the Jeremiah Lee Mansion at 161 Washington St., The G.A.R. & Civil War Museum, located on the second floor of Marblehead's Old Town House, and the museum galleries at 170 Washington St . 781-631-1768, marbleheadmuseum.org.
Nahant: The Nahant Historical Society, 41 Valley Road, is showing the exhibition "Sacrifice of Self: Nahant and the Civil War" through Sept. 2. Open Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday, 1-4 p.m. Free. 781-581-2727, nahanthistory.org .
Salem: Lecture and book signing by Patricia Dunlavy Valenti, author of "Sophia Peabody Hawthorne: A Life, Volume 1, 1809-1847," July 5, 7 p.m. at the Visitor Center of The House of the Seven Gables, 115 Derby St. Free. Advance registration appreciated, not required. 978-744-0991, ext. 126, or e-mail awaywell@7gables.org.
MUSIC
Amesbury: Imagine Studios holds an open mike on the last Sunday of each month, 6-10 p.m., at J Bucks espresso and wine bar on Water Street. Free; donations encouraged. 978-834-0367, jbucksbar.com.
Beverly: June 28, 6-8 p.m., Friends of the Beverly Public Library host an ice cream social and a concert as part of the Recreation Department's summer Concerts on the Common series. The Civil Disturbance Jazz Band, led by Dan Murphy, plays swing music in the New Orleans Dixieland tradition as well as favorites from the past. Concerts are held on Beverly Common, across from the Beverly Public Library, 32 Essex St. Free. 978-921-6062.
Hamilton: Sundays in Patton Park, a series of free outdoor concerts, kicks off July 1 with the seven-piece band Overdrive performing rock and swing music. Concerts every Sunday at 5 p.m. in Patton Park, Route 1A. July 8, Maeve; July 15, Squirrel Hill Olde Tyme Band; July 22, Grupo Fantasia; July 29, Atwater-Donnelly Trio; Aug. 5, Goodhues Band; Aug. 12, Horizon. PattonParkConcerts.org. In case of rain call 978-468-2178 after 3 p.m. for indoor location.
Haverhill: Northern Essex Community College's Life Long Learning Program presents Elvis impersonator, Rick Andrade, July 5, 2-3 p.m., in the Technology Center on campus, 100 Elliott St. Hot dogs, beans and coleslaw served. $1. necc.mass.edu, 978-556-3825, cboucher@necc.mass.edu.
Marblehead: The six-member Boston Horns perform their unique style of funk music beginning at 8 p.m. on July 4 in Crocker Park, 11 Front St., part of the Marblehead Festival of Arts. Two guest performers will be joining the Boston Horns: Grace Kelly, a fifteen-year-old alto saxophone player, singer and songwriter/composer; and singer Barrence Whitfield. Opening act at 6 p.m. is guitarist, singer songwriter Vicki Genfan. A display of fireworks over the harbor begins at 9 p.m. Free. marbleheadfestival.org, 781-639-2787. Marblehead: Marblehead Summer Jazz '07 presents a series of 8 p.m. Saturday concerts at Unitarian-Universalist Church, 28 Mugford St. July 7, Rebecca Parris. July 21, Grace Kelly Quartet. Aug. 4, Kenny Werner Trio. Aug. 18, Donald Harrison Quartet. Tickets $27, $25 in advance (except July 21 tickets are $23, $21 in advance). Tickets available at Arnould Gallery, 111 Washington St.; Spirit of '76 Bookstore, 107 Pleasant St.; marbleheadjazz.org ; 781-631-1528, 781-631-6366.
Newburyport: NewburyportBluesCruise.com and NEBestMusic.compresent "Blues On The Merrimack" River Boat Cruises, departing from Plum Island Point. July 14, 7-10 p.m., Shirley Lewis with lead and slide guitarist J. Laite. July 28, 7-10 p.m., the Yankee Homecoming Blues Cruise with Sweet Willie D. and J. Laite. Cash bar. Tickets $34, in advance $29; available at 800-427-1333; Dyno Records, 1 Middle St. (978-462-9630); NewburyportBluesCruise.com .
Rockport: Rockport Chamber Music Festival presents world-class chamber music performed in the Hibbard Gallery at Rockport Art Association, 12 Main St. Ongoing program includes a wide-ranging selection of classics, jazz, bluegrass, improvisational, and other styles. Concerts Thursdays-Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 5 p.m., through July 1, with a bonus jazz concert July 2, 8 p.m. 978-546-7391, rcmf.org .
Topsfield: New England Light Opera presents its annual summer concert series Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. (except July 4), through Aug. 1 at the Congregational Church of Topsfield, 9 East Common St. July 11, A Night at the Opera. July 18, Gilbert and Sullivan Night. July 24 and 25, Rising Stars, featuring finalists from the company's high school program performing a revue of Broadway songs. Aug. 1, From Vienna to Broadway. $9, children $5. 978-887-2045.
NIGHTCLUBS
Amesbury: Live music, noon-3 p.m., at Powow River Grille, 33 Main St. July 1, Demijon Music Clan. 978-388-2300, powowrivergrille.com .
Haverhill: Live music at the Peddler's Daughter, 45 Wingate St. June 28, Conor ; June 29, Revels Glen; June 30, Pop Farmers; July 5, Doubleshot; July 6, Mike Barrett; July 7, Celtic Clan. Performances at 9:30 p.m. 978-372-9555, thepeddlersdaughter.com .
Manchester-by-the-Sea: The Landing at 7 Central. Friday and Saturday entertainment, 9 p.m.-midnight. June 29 and 30, LuAnn Pallazola; July 6, The Mudes; July 7, Janice & Will; July 13, Nat Simpkins & Henri Smith; July 14, The Closers; July 20, Erinn Brown; July 27, Eleanor & Bradley; July 28, Toni Ann. Casual dress. No cover charge. 978-526-7494.
Marblehead: Landing Restaurant & Pub, 81 Front St. Weekend entertainment in the Pub from 8:30 p.m. June 29, Joe McEachern. June 30, TT Power Trip; July 6, Domenic Frizzi & Friends; July 7, MERJ; July 13, Guy Ford; July 14, Delvis; July 20, Larry & The Blues Casters; July 21, Three Toad Sloth; July 26, Chad Hollister; July 27, Code 51; July 28, TT Power Trip. Casual dress; no cover charge. 781-639-1266.
Salem: Guitarist/vocalist Mike Kirsch performs June 29, 8:30 p.m. until closing, at Cinema Salem Cafe, 1 East India Square. No cover charge. 978-744-1400.
THEATER
Beverly: Monet's Garden Art Cafe, in the Red Brick Art Center, 95 Rantoul St., hosts a Thursday Night "Garden Party" series featuring local storytellers, musicians, filmmakers, writers, poets and playwrights. Storyteller Judith Black headlines the series with five storytelling performances, "That Faded Scent," July 19, Aug. 16, and Sept. 6; and "North Shore Stories," Aug. 2 and 30. Shows 8 p.m. Thursday throughout the summer. A dessert buffet is $8.95. For tickets, 978-927-9270, monetsgardenartcafe.com.
Beverly: North Shore Music Theatre, 62 Dunham Road, presents "Disney's High School Musical," July 3-29. Special post show "Meet and Greet" with members of the cast held after performances on July 10 at 1:30 p.m., July 15 at 7:30 p.m., July 17 at 1:30 p.m., and July 24 at 7:30 p.m. Audience members will be chosen at random at these performances to meet the cast, obtain autographs, and take photographs after the show. July 22, Radio Disney personalities will be on hand before the 7:30 p.m. performance to play games, give away prizes, including "Disney's High School Musical" books, CDs, and DVDs, distribute goodie bags filled with Radio Disney and NSMT items, and more. NSMT, in partnership with Citizens Bank, promotes the "Tools for School" program, providing supplies to students from low-income families. Patrons are invited to bring notebooks, pens, pencils and other school supplies to North Shore Music Theatre during the run of "Disney's High School Musical." $65 and $50. Tickets for July 22, 7:30 p.m., $75 and $60. Senior and youth discounts. nsmt.org, 978- 232-7200.
Gloucester: Gloucester Stage, 267 Main St., presents the New England premiere of the dark comedy, "Ponies," by Mike Batistick, June 28-July 15. $35, seniors and students $30. 978-281-4433, gloucesterstage.org .
Hamilton: The Neverland Theatre Talent Show, a fund-raising event, June 30, 7:30 p.m., at Hamilton-Wenham Community House, 284 Bay Road (Route 1A). $10. 978-948-7925, neverlandtheatre.com.
Marblehead: "The Black Jew Dialogues," a comical two-actor multimedia romp of sketches, costumes, improvisation, theater, and video that reveals the absurdity of prejudice and hate within the context of the American black and Jewish experience, will be performed June 30 at 9:15 p.m. at Temple Sinai, One Community Road. A question-and-answer session with the performers follows the show. $18, $15 in advance. Day of performance ticket sales begin at 8:45 p.m. Doors open at 8:15 p.m. for those with advance tickets. Call 781-631-2763.
Newburyport: Busy Boy Bad Boy Productions presents Ray Cooney's British farce "Run for Your Wife," through July 1 at Firehouse Center for the Arts, 1 Market Square. $17-$20. 978-462-7336, firehouse.org.
Salem: Summer Theatre at Salem, the professional arm of the Salem State College theatre department, presents Neil Simon comedies this summer: "The Last of the Red Hot Lovers," through July 1; and "Chapter Two," July 6-15. $20, students and seniors $15. Additional $10 for dinner or brunch. Reservations required. All performances in the air-conditioned Callan Studio Theatre at Salem State College, Lafayette Street. Performances Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m. 978-542-6515, salemstate.edu/arts.
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Exeter: Exeter Fine Crafts, 61 Water St., features fiber artist Sarah Drummond for the month of June. Open Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Sunday noon-4 p.m. 603-778-8282.
Hampton: Independence Day at Hampton Beach. The Continentals perform on the Sea Shell Stage from 7-8 p.m. and 8:30-9:30 p.m. on July 4, followed by fireworks at 9:30 p.m. hamptonbeach.org.
Portsmouth: "Three Dimensions: Donsker, Hirsch, & Newman," is displayed through July 1 at New Hampshire Art Association, Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery, 136 State St. 603-431-4230, nhartassociation.org.
Portsmouth: On July 4, Strawbery Banke hosts "An American Celebration!" from noon-5 p.m. The festival includes a children's bike and wagon parade, live music, games, a children's' treasure hunt, carriage rides, re-enactment events, and food. Historic houses and gardens will be open, and Abraham Lincoln will deliver an oratory on freedom. Entertainment by the Yo-Yo People, Gary Sredzienski & The Serfs, The Jolly Rogues, Vintage Voices, Jeff Warner, and the 39th Army Band throughout the afternoon. Members of the Kites Over New England Kite Club demonstrate their flying skills in Prescott Park. Other activities include the Kid's Liberty Treasure Hunt; Blue Ocean Society touch tank; open hearth cooking demonstrations; kid's craft tent; musket firings; historic craft demonstrations; horse-drawn carriage rides, and more. $7.50; ages 17 and younger free. Tickets on the Events page at strawberybanke.org. 603-433-1100.
