Globe South listings
Comprehensive listings for galleries, plays, music, and other happenings in the area.
CONCERTS
Abington: Summer concert series, Catherine and Joseph Nisby Bandstand. Wednesdays, 7 p.m., Abington Community Band, and Sundays, 6 p.m.: Aug. 5, the Resonators. Aug. 12, South Shore Bay Band. Aug. 19, "End of Summer," teen rock concert and afternoon fund-raiser for the Jeff Coombs Foundation. Aug. 26, Dale & the Duds. Free.
Abington: Benefit concert for the Jeffrey Coombs Memorial Foundation, bandstand on Gliniewicz Way behind Abington High School. Aug. 19, noon - 5:30 p.m. performances by eight local bands, raffles, food, moonwalk. $10. jeffcoombsfund.org.
Braintree: Sunset Concert Series, Sunset Lake Beachfront, 6-8 p.m. Aug. 7, the Remnants. Aug. 14, The O'Reilly's. Free. 781-794-8903.
Cohasset: Carillon recital, St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Highland Avenue Extension. Aug. 5, 6 p.m., Judy Ogden performs Handel, Cohen and Mouret. Bring chairs, blankets to listen from the town common or the church courtyard. Tours of the bell tower follow the concert. Free. 781-383-1083.
Cohasset: South Shore Music Circus, 130 Sohier St. 2007 Eastern Bank Summer Concert Series. All shows at 8 p.m., except where noted. Aug. 10, Beach Boys, $43.75-$57.75. Aug. 17, Saw Doctors, $34.75. Aug. 19, 7:30 p.m., Hootie and the Blowfish, rescheduled from June 30. 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. 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: Benefit concert, Performing Arts Center, 130 St. George St. Aug. 4, 7-9 p.m. "American Idol" finalist Ayala Brown from Wrentham and a Duxbury band, the Sons of Blues, perform a concert to benefit the Travis Roy Foundation. $10. 781-834-9363.
Duxbury: Duxbury Music Festival, sponsored by the South Shore Conservatory at various locations. Aug. 3, 7:30 p.m., Winner's Concert and performance of Saint-Saens Carnival of Animals, $20-$25. Student recitals at the Ellison Center: Aug. 2, 6 p.m. Free. 781-934-2731, duxburymusicfestival.org.
Duxbury: Music at the Art Complex Museum, 189 Alden St. Aug. 5, 4 p.m., pianist Thomas Hansen. Free. 781-934-6634, ext. 12.
Hanover: Summer concert series, Hanover Bandstand, Route 139, Hanover Center. Sundays, 7-8:30 p.m. Aug. 5, Crossroads Blues Project. Aug. 12, O'Reillys. Aug. 19, South Shore Bay Band. Aug. 26, Olde Kids on the Block. Labor Day, Sept. 3, 6-7:30 p.m., the Satuit Band. Free. 781-826-7528, hanover-ma.gov.
Mansfield: Tweeter Center, 885 South Main St. Aug. 2, Dave Matthews Band with Xavier Rudd. Aug. 9, Vans Warped Tour 2007 The Lucky 13th. Aug. 10, O.A.R. (Of a Revolution) with Augustana. Aug. 11, Def Leppard with Styxx and Foreigner. Aug. 18, Download Festival 2007 with Modest Mouse, Wolf Parade, Band of Horses, Neko Case, and others. Aug. 24, Ozzfest 2007 with Ozzy Osbourne, Lamb of God, Static-X, Lordi, Hatebreed, Behemoth, Nick Oliveri, the Mondo Generator, and others. Aug. 25, Rascal Flatts. 617-931-2000, tweetercenter.com.
Middleborough: Soule Homestead concerts, 48 Soule St. At 6 p.m. Aug. 4, Crossfire with Maria Ventura. Aug. 11, Rick Fetters with Matt and Sarah Borello. Aug. 18, emerging artists. $4-$6. 508-947-6744, soulehomestead.org.
Norton: Concerts in the Norton Public Library, 68 East Main St. At 7 p.m. Aug. 7, Fascinatin' Rhythms with Cornell Coley. Free. 508-285-0265.
Norwood: Sunday evening concert series, Walter J. Dempsey Bandstand, Norwood Common, Sundays, 7-9 p.m. Aug. 5, The Olde Kids on the Block. Aug. 12, Oberlaendler Hofbrau Band. Aug. 19, Air National Guard Band of the Northeast. Aug. 26, Tom Nutile Big Band. Sept. 2, The Suburbanaires Big Band. Bring seating. Free. 781-762-1240.
Plymouth: Concerts on the Lawn, Plymouth Public Library, 132 South St. Thursday concerts at 1 p.m. (in case of rain, held in the Otto Fehlow meeting room). Aug. 2, Amanda Carr, in a tribute to Peggy Lee and others. Aug. 16, DJ Gib Gailius spins hits from the '50s. Free. 508-830-4250, plymouthpubliclibrary.org.
Plymouth: Concerts at Plymouth Public Library, 132 South St. Aug. 13, 7 p.m., Johnny Souza Quartet performs music from the Great American Songbook. Free. plymouthpubliclibrary.org, 508-830-4250.
Plymouth: Concert series, Pilgrim Memorial Park, Water Street. Project Arts of Plymouth presents outdoor concerts at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 8, Strange Medicine (formerly Darwin's Children), and the Pousette-Dart Band. Aug. 15, 3d Left and Entrain. Aug. 22, "Kids Night Out," featuring the Hat Trick Theatre presentation of "Charlotte's Web," followed by Back Eddy Bluegrass Band. Aug. 29, Soul City and the James Montgomery Band. Free. 508-747-7727, projectarts.com.
Plymouth: Farmers Market concerts, Stephens Field, off Route 3A. Thursday, 2:30-6:30 p.m. Aug. 2, Ray Papile. Aug. 9, Tiffany Rozenas, Sherry Malone. Aug. 16, Karen Woodhall. Aug. 23, Shelley Otis. Aug. 30, Sherry Malone. Sept. 6, Susan Lindsay. Sept. 13, Taran2ulas. Sept. 20, Shelley Otis. Sept. 27, Susan Lindsay. Oct. 4, Harvest Festival. Oct. 11, Sherry Malone. Oct. 18, Shelley Otis. Oct. 25, Karen Woodhall.
Quincy: Outdoor concert, Beale House, Adams National Historical Park, Adams Street. Aug. 2, 7 p.m. Boston Landmarks Orchestra performs "David and Old Ironsides." Free. LandmarksOrchestra.org.
Scituate: Outdoor concerts, Cole Parkway, Morrill Bandstand. Fridays, 7:30-9 p.m., through August. The Satuit Band performs their 75th season of free concerts. Open rehearsals held Wednesdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m., at Harbor Methodist Church, 55 First Parish Road, Scituate. All musicians are welcome. In case of rain, concerts held in St. Mary's parish hall, 1 Kent St. 781-545-8738. Free.
Sharon: Outdoor jam, Post Office Square. Aug. 2, 6 p.m., James Montgomery and 15 year old saxophonist Grace Kelly perform at the town's 13th annual Square Jam event. Free.
Stoughton: Lions Club concerts, Faxon Veterans Memorial Park, Route 27. 5-7 p.m. Aug. 19, Schofield Entertainment. Aug. 26, Chairman Lester Davis. Free. 781-341-9626.
Wareham: Summer concert series, Tihonet Pond, Aug. 26, 6 p.m., children's show by the Toe Jam Puppets; 7 p.m., Plymouth Philharmonic's Big n' Brassy quintet performs TV and movie themes. $5-$12, 5 and younger free. 508-322-4000.
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.
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 and songwriter Sean Kane, 8-11 p.m. Both sessions in the pub on the ground floor. Free. 781-821-8291, irishculture.org.
Cedarville: The British Beer Company, 2294 State Road. 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. 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.
Hanover: Kiskadee Coffee, 53 Merchants Row. Open mike night every Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Free. 781-354-0419.
Hull: Sea Note, 159 Nantasket Ave. Live bands Friday and Saturday at 9:15 p.m. Cover varies. Aug. 19, 5-10 p.m., 5th Annual Hullapalooza featuring local musicians. Proceeds benefit the Hull Lifesaving Museum. $12. 781-925-4300, seanote.com.
Marshfield: Jamie's Grille & Pub, 804 Plain St. Live music Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. No cover. 781-834-7877, Jamiesgrille.com.
Marshfield: Venus II, Brant Rock, 277 Ocean St. Live music Friday and Saturday. No cover. 781-837-6368.
Middleboro: Comedy night, Tuscan House Restaurant, 58 East Grove St. Aug. 17, 7 p.m., Tommy Dunham, Annette Pollack, Tom Dustin, Johnny Joyce, Mike Hanley and Joe Holden perform. Dinner and show package: $29.95. Reservations required. 508-923-0099.
Norwood: Perks Coffeehouse, 685 Washington St. Aug. 3, 8-10 p.m., Terry Kitchen. 781-762-5565.
Norwell: Mount Blue Restaurant, Route 123. Live music Thursday-Saturday, 9 p.m.-midnight. No cover. 781-659-0050, mountblue.com.
Plymouth: The Vine, European Style Wine Bar, 18 Main St. Extension, under Cafe Strega. Sundays, 6-10 p.m., live bands. Tuesday-Sunday, 4 p.m.; Wednesdays, wine tastings, 6-8 p.m., $15, includes appetizers. Music Friday-Saturday, 8 p.m.-midnight. Aug. 2, open mike with Sherry Malone. Aug. 4, Andrew Boteiri. Aug. 5. Nobrega Duo. Aug. 6, Hollywood and Vine Theatre. Aug. 8, Molly Jewell. Aug. 9, open mike with Kurt Peterson. Aug. 10, Judy Pavadore and Paul Colarusso. Aug. 11, Karen Grenier. Aug. 12, Kurt Peterson. Aug. 13, Hollywood and Vine Theater. Aug. 16, open mike with Sherry Malone. Aug. 17, Spogga. Aug. 18, The Resinators. Aug. 19 Patti DeRosa. Aug. 23, open mike with Kurt Peterson. Aug. 24, Nobrega Duo. Aug. 25, Dave Yaeger. Aug. 30, open mike with Sherry Malone. Aug. 31, Sherry Malone. 508-830-1942, 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. 9 p.m.-closing: Aug. 3, Dave & JJ. Aug. 10, Dave & Phil. Aug. 17, Tex, Mad Dog & the Cat. Aug. 24, Hot Sauce Band. No cover. 508-830-1262.
Plymouth: Kiskadee Coffee, 18 Main St. Open mike every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Free. 508-830-1410.
Quincy: Dante's, Firefly's BBQ, 516 Adams St. Live rock and blues bands Friday and Saturday at 9 p.m. Aug. 3, at 9 and 11:15 p.m., The Mighty Rockers. Cover varies. 617-471-0011.
Quincy: Beachcomber, 797 Wollaston Beach Boulevard. Sundays, 2 p.m.-1 a.m., Erin's Melody, Inchicore; 9 p.m., original '80s dance party. Every Wednesday, 8 p.m.-1 a.m., Showstopper's Karaoke, free pizza, 10 p.m.-midnight. Cover varies. 617-479-8989, beachcomberquincy.com.
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. Cover varies. 617-773-4334, yardrock.com.
Quincy: Kilroy's Cafe, 132 East Howard St. Thursdays at 9 p.m., blues open mike. 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. 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 music and DJs Friday and Saturday. Cover varies. 617-471-7788, club58.com.
Quincy: My House, 609 Washington St. Jazz every Wednesday, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. 617-201-2918.
Randolph: Dick Doherty's Beantown Comedy Escape at Holiday Inn, 1374 North Main St., Route 28. Showtime 8:30 p.m. Aug. 4, Steve Bjork, Orlando Baxter, Mark Belcher. Aug. 11, Dick Doherty, Steve Donovan, Steve Felmeth. Cover $15. 781-961-1000.
Rockland: R&R Tavern, 354 Liberty St. Live music Thursday-Saturday at 9:30 p.m. No cover. 781-792-2446.
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, 8:30 p.m., and Sunday jam sessions, 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.
Weymouth: Next Page Blues Cafe, 550 Broad St. All shows 9:15 p.m. Thursdays: New Blue Revue Blues Jam. Sundays, 9 p.m., Dave Foley, acoustic jam. Aug. 2, Driving Blind. Aug. 3, Blind Billy and the Spectacles. Aug. 4, The End Result. Aug. 9, Erin and the Soul Drivers. Aug. 10, The Ripchordz. Aug. 11, Rockin' George Leh. Aug. 16, Lisa Marie and All Shook Up. Aug. 17, Cherly Aruda. Aug. 18, Greg MacKenzie and Greenbacks. Aug. 23, Diane Blue. Aug. 24, Mission of Blues. Aug. 25, The Hootchies. Aug. 30, New Blue Revue. Aug. 31, The Hivewhackers. No cover. 781-878-8767, 781-335-9796, nextpagecafe.com.
Weymouth: TaBasCo, 1166 Washington St. Thursdays, 9 p.m. No cover. 781-258-5232.
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. $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. 781-326-3075, 781-925-1170, moseleysonthecharles.com.
Mansfield: Swing Under the Stars at Mansfield Airport, Aug. 18, 7 p.m., Music by The Swing Legacy, food, raffles. Swing attire preferred. Fly or drive in. $25. 508-269-8051.
Taunton: Down East Dancers country dance at Taunton Elks Lodge, 119 High St. Aug. 4, instructor Arlene Verity. Lessons at 7:30, couples and line dancing 8 p.m.-midnight. $6. 508-680-6736, downeastdancers.com.
FAMILY FARE
Abington: Folktales from the Forest, Island Grove Park, Lake Street. Aug. 3, 10 a.m. and Aug. 11, 7 p.m., stories and songs with Andrea Lovett. Free. 781-871-5892.
Carver: Edaville USA, Route 58. Railroad theme park features amusement rides, including the Tilt-A-Whirl, Ferris wheel, and antique carousel. Children can climb on trains in the Ellis Playhouse; visit K.C. McBogg, Edaville's mascot; and food is served in the Depot restaurant. Tickets $16 ages 2 and older. Price includes unlimited use of all rides and attractions. 866-468-7630, edaville.com.
Easton: Children's Museum at the Old Fire Station, 9 Sullivan Ave. Age 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, Wednesday, and Saturday; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday. $6, younger than 1 free. 508-230-3789, childrensmuseumineaston.org.
Marshfield Hills: Children's art classes, The North River Arts Society is now accepting registration for summer classes through Aug. 9, "Let's Draw Animals" with Deborah Comeau on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:30-5 p.m., for ages 6-10. $60. 781-837-8091, northriverarts.org.
Marshfield Hills: Clift Rogers Library, 540 Pleasant St., through Aug. 25: "Magic in Reading," a program for children of all ages and adults, too. Free. 781-834-9214.
East Wareham: Water Wizz water park, 3031 Cranberry Highway. Through Aug. 18, 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m., and Aug. 19-Sept. 3, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. All hours are weather permitting and are subject to change. Park features water slides for adults, teenagers, and areas for ages 7 and younger; water sprays, tunnels, water falls, tubes, cabanas, food vendors, and more. Admission $29; under 48 inches tall and seniors (65 plus), $12; children younger than 2, free. Admission after 3 p.m., $19; under 48 inches, $12; after 4:30 p.m., $12. No coupons accepted after 3:30 p.m. 508-295-3255, waterwizz.com.
Marlborough: 2007 Drum Corps International World Championship Quarterfinals, live televised broadcast may be seen Aug. 9, 7 p.m., at Solomon Pond 15, 591 Donald J. Lynch Blvd. $15-$18. fathomevents.com.
FESTIVALS, FAIRS
Canton: Irish festival, Icons Festival at the Irish Cultural Center of New England Aug. 10-12. Aug. 10, 8 p.m., Black Crowes. Aug. 11, 3 p.m., Nancy Griffith, Altan, Dervish, Antje Duvekot, the Roches. Aug. 12, 3 p.m., Dropkick Murphys, mrnorth, The Tossers, Enter the Haggis. Other groups throughout Saturday and Sunday. Food, dance, storytelling, Celtic games, marketplace. Single day and festival passes available. $10-$50 per day, children 12 and younger free with adult. iconsfestival.com
Milton: River Art Fall Family Festival, Forbes House Museum, 215 Adams St. Sept. 15, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., second annual artisan festival of arts and crafts, music, guided nature tours, children's activities. $5. Proceeds benefit museum programs. Artists and crafters wishing to participate may download a registration form at forbeshousemuseum.org, 617-696-1815.
Plymouth: Antiquarian Fair, Hedge House Museum, 126 Water St. Aug. 4, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Books, baked goods, spinning bee, raffles. 508-746-0012.
Wareham: Onset illumination night and stuffed quahog contest. Aug. 4, dusk, 1,200 lighted flares illuminate Onset Bay. Free. Aug. 5, 3 p.m., 4th annual stuffed quahog contest at Salerno's. Open to amateurs ($25 fee) and professionals ($75 fee). $5 admission for observers and tasters. onsetvillage.com, 508-295-7072.
FARMERS MARKETS
Middleborough: Town Hall lawn, Route 105. Open for season every Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., rain or shine. The market sells local fruits, vegetables, eggs, buffalo meat, jams, jellies, home-baked goods, hanging baskets, bedding, and perennial plants, fishing lures, and crafts. 508-866-2428.
Milton: Milton Village off Adams Street. Thursdays, 1 to 6 p.m., through October.
Plymouth: Stephen's Field, Route 3A. Plymouth Farmers Market weekly on Thursdays, 2:30-6:30 p.m., features locally grown vegetables, fruits, herbs, eggs, cut flowers, cheeses, local lobsters, and live music. Free. 508-732-9962.
Rochester: Plumb Corner Shopping Plaza parking lot, 515 Rounseville Road, Rochester Center. Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon. Fresh local produce, flowers, certified organic eggs, herbs, artisan baked goods, soaps, crafts, perennials, shrubs, gifts, and annuals.
LECTURES AND READINGS
Hull: Maritime lecture. Hull Lifesaving Museum, 1117 Nantasket Ave. Aug. 2, 7 p.m., maritime historian Mary Malloy discusses "Devil on the Deep Blue Sea: The Notorious Career of Captain Samuel Hill of Boston." $3-$5. 781-925-9980.
FILMS
Quincy: Music movies, Thomas Crane Public Library, 40 Washington St. 7 p.m. Aug. 9, "Coal Miner's Daughter." Aug. 23, "Masked and Anonymous." 617-376-1301, thomascranelibrary.org.
THEATER
Bridgewater: "A Midsummer Night Swing," Canoe Club Ballroom, 2 South St. Aug. 3, Quincy Dinner Theatre Productions presents a dinner-dance featuring live music by the South Shore Swing Shift, a 16-piece swing orchestra. Social hour, 6-7 p.m., four-course dinner, 7 p.m.; dancing, entertainment, and dance contests, 8:30-11:30 p.m. Tickets $50. Reservations 781-843-5862, quincydinnertheater.com.
Foxborough: " Cabaret," the Orpheum Theatre. Bay Colony Productions presents the Kander and Ebb musical. Aug. 3, 4, 10, and 11 at 8 p.m., Aug. 5 and 12 at 2 p.m. $18-$24. 508-543-2787, baycolonyproductions.com.
Hingham: "The Mistakes Madeline Made," area premiere of Elizabeth Merriweather's coming of age play, performed by the Caffeinated Company, Aug. 3, 8 p.m. at Hingham Town Hall, 210 Central St. $5. caffeinatedcompany.com.
Mansfield: "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown," MockingBird Music, 905 South Main St. Stage Door Kids production Aug. 2, 1 p.m.; Aug. 3, and 4, 7:30 p.m.; Aug. 5, 2 p.m. $12; seniors, $10; children younger than 12, $8. 508-339-6755, mockingbirdweb.com.
Norwell: "Miss Saigon," Company Theater, 30 Accord Park Dr. "Madame Butterfly" in Vietnam. Through Aug. 19, Wednesday-Thursday, 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 3 p.m. $30-$32. 781-871-2787, companytheatre.com.
Randolph: "Once Upon a Mattress," Randolph High School, Memorial Parkway. Aug. 3, 4, 10 and 11 at 7:30 p.m., Aug. 5 at 2 p.m. $5-$7. 781-961-6220, randolphrec.homestead.com.
BENEFITS
Kingston: Pond tour. Aug. 4, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., and Aug. 5, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Businesses and private homes open their doors for touring. Proceeds benefit Live Learn Love, a breast cancer outreach organization. $20. 781-585-3671, learnlivelove.org.
Pembroke: "An Entree to the Arts: A Feast for the Palate and the Eye," Pembroke Historical Society, Center Street. Aug. 2, 6:30-9:30 p.m., food, drink, and art. $25. 21 and older. pembrokeartsfestival.org.
Sharon: Golf tournament, Spring Valley Country Club, Old Colony Hospice Golf Classic V, Aug. 21, 11:30 a.m. registration, 12:30 p.m. shotgun start. 781-341-4145, oldcolonyhospice.org.
ON THE WATER
Hingham: Kayak World's End, Ranger's Station, 250 Martin's Lane. Through mid-October. Learn basic paddling techniques, ecology, and history on twice-daily 2.5-mile trips that depart Wednesday-Sunday. Reservations required. $15-$35. 781-740-6665, thetrustees.org.
Hull: Nantasket Kayaks, at Steamboat Wharf Marina, 48 George Washington Blvd. Kayak rentals by the hour, half-day, or full day, as well as guided tours of the Weir River Estuary and group events. Tandems $30 per hour; with guided tours, $50. 781-925-0044, steamboatwharfmarina.com.
Humarock: River excursions, North and South Rivers, leave from Bridgwaye Inn, dock on Ferry Street. "River Rides and Historic River Tours by Gretchen," features 3 1/2-hour historic tours of the coast and North River charters available for afternoon picnicking and swimming. The Darshan is a 26-foot Brownell bass boat and can accommodate up to six people. Portion of proceeds donated to the North and South Rivers Watershed Association. Reservations 781-834-7425.
Kingston: High Tide Pot Lucks at the Landing, Jones River Landing, 55 Landing Road. On high tide Fridays, 6 p.m. Participants encouraged to pack a picnic, bring a canoe, fishing poles, and musical instruments to enjoy alongside the Jones River. Free. 781-424-0353, jonesriver.org.
Marshfield: Mary's Boat Livery, 2205 Main St. (south end of Route 3A bridge.) Rent 16-foot open skiffs powered by a 6-horsepower outboard motor and equipped with full tank of fuel, anchor, oars, and life jackets. The boats hold a maximum of four adults, or two adults and three children. Full-day rental is 7 a.m.-6 p.m. A weekend half-day rental is any five-hour period that starts at 7 a.m. or noon and ends by noon or 6 p.m., respectively. A weekday, half-day rental can be any five-hour period, provided the boat is returned to the dock by 6 p.m. Must be 21 years old with a current driver's license as a deposit. The entire North River, South River, and First Herring Brook (more than 15 miles of tidal rivers) are allowable cruising and fishing areas. The boats are not allowed out into Massachusetts Bay. Reservations taken by phone only; $100 for full day, $75 for half-day. 781-837-2322.
Norwell: King's Landing, Route 123. Canoe rentals, maps, and tide guides available. $30 for a single for a half-day and $40 for a tandem. 781-659-7273.
Plymouth: Harbor cruises, Plymouth Harbor. The Lady Atlantic, a 96-foot yacht, offers brunch and dinner cruises in Plymouth and Duxbury Bay. The boat features two climate-controlled decks, upper and lower bars, restrooms, and a lounge with fireplace. Summer schedule: Sundays, 10:30 a.m-12:30 p.m., through Sept. 2: Captain's Brunch Buffet, $25; Thursdays, 7-9:30 p.m., Sunset Wine and hors d'oeuvres, includes featured wines, choice of hors d'oeuvres, and live entertainment. $30; Wednesdays, 7-9:30 p.m., through Sept. 6, Sunset Dinner Cruises: menu and prices vary by theme, to include: New England Clambake, Hawaiian Luau, A Taste of Italy, Southern BBQ, Prime Rib Night and others; Mondays, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Family Night offers pizza, ice cream, and live family entertainment. $18, $14 children, younger than 2 free. 508-747-3434, ladyatlantic.com.
Plymouth: Paddlewheel boat excursions depart from the Mayflower II State Pier. The Pilgrim Belle operates daily through the summer, weather permitting. Daily harbor cruises run from 11 a.m. to sunset. Charter obligations may alter schedule, so call in advance. The authentic sternwheeler offers narrated cruises of Plymouth Harbor, providing water views of Plymouth Rock, Mayflower II, Plymouth Beach, Clarks Island, and Gurnet Lighthouse. Pilgrim history, maritime lore, and information about commercial fishing and lobstering are included in the 75-minute cruise. In addition, there are sunset cruises nightly; Sunday brunch buffet cruise, through Sept. 2, at 10:30 a.m.; evening theme cruises on selected nights; family fun nights on Mondays; children's themed parties and Thursday wine cruises, held through Aug. 30. Costs vary. 508-747-3434, pilgrimbellecruises.com.
Plymouth: Mayflower II, Water Street downtown, open daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Dockside exhibit at Plymouth State Pier features the history of Mayflower II, from conception to construction to trans-Atlantic voyage. Profiles the men, women, and kitten that sailed to Plymouth in 1957. Also, a 17th-century Wampanoag customs booth where visitors explain the reason for their visit, declare valuables, and find out if they are permitted to stay in the New World. 508-746-1622, plimoth.org.
Regional: The state Office of Coastal Zone Management has produced a free guidebook that features nearly 400 destinations for day trips and coastal activities. The Massachusetts Coast Guide to Boston and the North Shore has 83 pages of information about sites from Hingham to Salisbury that offer public access to the coast. Online version mass.gov/czm/coastguide. To request a copy of the guide, write to Office of Coastal Zone Management, 251 Causeway St., Suite 800, Boston 02114, or e-mail czm@state.ma.us, or call 617-626-1212.
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. Every other Saturday at 10 a.m., "Sheep Thrills Fiber Circle," join group of knitters, crocheters, and spinners. Free. Open dawn to dusk. 508-238-6049, nrtofeaston.org.
Freetown: State forest, Slab Bridge Road. Near the main entrance is a day-use area, with picnic area, fields, and restrooms. The remainder of the forest offers 50 miles of unpaved roads and trails. Horseback riders, mountain bikers, and seasonal motorcycle and snowmobile users are welcome, as are hunters and anglers in season. Rattlesnake Brook, which meanders through much of the property, is stocked with brook trout each spring. 508-644-5522, mass.gov/dcr/parks/southeast/free.htm.
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 at 1 p.m. Aug. 23, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., volunteers needed to assist in trail work projects. 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 other animals. The museum, a center for the 7,000-acre Blue Hills Reservation and its 150 miles of trails, is managed by Massachusetts Audubon. Saturday and Sunday programs include: 11 a.m., "Nature Tales," a naturalist reads 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. $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. Aug. 12, noon-2 p.m. celebrate the sanctuary's 11th anniversary with a treasure hunt and refreshments. $7 per person. $7, $5 children ages 2 and older. 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 recreation of their natural habitat. Aug. 11, campout and stargazing at the Perseid meteor showers. Call for fees. In the Vine Hall Gallery: Wednesdays, 7-8 p.m., horticultural workshops featuring local gardening experts. The center also features a nature preschool and function room. $5, $3 children older than 2. 781-659-2559, ssnsc.org.
Plymouth: Petting zoo and farm stand, the Plymouth County Correctional Facility, Obery Street. The facility houses more than 1,600 inmates, but is also a working farm with 90 acres of land, a petting zoo, and horticultural center. In spring and summer, visitors can purchase plants and flowers grown in the center's greenhouses and see cows, calves, goats, horses, rabbits, pigs, peacocks, and a large turtle. Proceeds from the farm stand benefit the Inmate Canteen Fund, which provides educational and rehabilitation programs for inmates. Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. 508-830-6810, pcsdma.org.
Plymouth: Myles Standish State Park, Long Pond Road, is the largest publicly owned conservation and recreation area in Southeastern Massachusetts, with almost 15,000 acres. The park has 15 miles of paved bike trails; 13 miles of hiking trails; cross-country skiing, swimming, canoeing, and fishing on several of its 35 ponds; 425 individual campsites and three group sites; 35 miles of equestrian trails; and an equestrian campground. 508-866-2526, stateparks.com/myles_standish.html.
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 the 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. Aug. 4, 9 a.m.-noon, rock walk. $12-$15. Aug. 5, 9 a.m.-11 a.m. or 1-3 p.m. "Birdlife and History Along the Hull Coast." $15. Preregistration required for preceding programs. Duxbury Beach programs: Aug. 7, 9:30 a.m., Dick Turner discusses the wood duck. Aug. 9, 9:30 a.m. Kay Foster discusses the history of Duxbury Beach. Meets at Powder Point. Free. 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. Artists invited to submit artwork for "Seeing the Unseen," a Sept. 20-Nov. 25 juried exhibition. "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.
MUSEUMS
Brockton: Fuller Craft Museum, 455 Oak St. Through Jan. 6, "Pulp Function," exhibition of contemporary paper art by emerging and established artists. Summer course offerings for children include wearable art, clay craft, and paper craft for children in grades 1-3 and 4-6, and metal smithing and ceramic studio weeks for teenagers. Cost $150. Saturdays, 10--11 a.m., workshops for children led by professional artists. Explore and experiment with different craft media each week; $8 a child or $15 for two. Daily, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Saturdays, 2 p.m., guided tours with docents; $8, $5 seniors and students, younger than 12 free. 508-588-6000, fullercraft.org.
Cohasset: Our World Children's Global Discovery Museum, 100 Sohier St. Geared up to age 12. "Biodiversity 911: Saving Life on Earth," crawl through a coral reef, look life in a giant tropical tree, or select sustainably harvested "catch of the day" at market. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Wednesday-Friday; 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday. $5. 781-383-3198, ourworldcgdm.org.
Dedham: Museum of Bad Art, 580 High St., Dedham Community Theater. Bad art including paintings and sculptures from around the world. Monday-Friday, 2-10 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 1-10 p.m. Free. 781-444-6757. dedhamcommunitytheater.com.
Duxbury: Art Complex Museum, 189 Alden St. On 13 acres of woodland and fields, founded by the
Hull: Lifesaving Museum, 1117 Nantasket Ave. Restored lifesaving station includes shipwreck displays, observation tower, hands-on navigation exhibits for children. Aug. 4, 10 a.m., annual meeting. Aug. 10, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m., learn to row outing and Peddocks Island exploration. $15-$20. Reservations required. Wednesday-Sunday and Monday holidays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $5, $3 seniors. 781-925-5433, lifesavingmuseum.org.
Middleborough: Middleborough Historical Museum, 18 Jackson St. "Going Places! The Remaking of South Middleborough in the 20th Century," photographs and objects from the city's history. Open Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $5, students $2, 6 and younger free. 508-947-3823.
Milton: Captain Forbes House Museum, 215 Adams St. Home of a family prominent in the China trade, includes Abraham Lincoln collection of Mary Bowditch Forbes, with Lincoln and Civil War memorabilia. "Museum Mornings: A Child's Introduction to Museums," with a different topic each month, at 9:30 a.m.; admission $5, adult chaperones required and admitted free. Tuesday-Thursday and Sunday, 1-4 p.m.; $5, $3 for seniors and students. 617-696-1815, forbeshousemuseum.org.
Plymouth: Cordage Museum, 10 Cordage Park Circle. Memorabilia from when Plymouth was a major player in the rope industry. Free. Saturdays and Sundays, noon-4 p.m. 508-746-7707, plymouthcordagemuseum.org.
Plymouth: Pilgrim Hall Museum, 75 Court St. The oldest public US museum in continuous operation, founded in 1824 by Mayflower descendants. Pilgrim and Native-American artifacts. Through Dec. 1, "It Came on the Mayflower!" exhibition highlighting the museum's collection of artifacts from the 1620 voyage. Aug. 11, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., "Kids and Grandkids Day," featuring hands-on family activities, treasure hunts, and more. Admission $6, $5 seniors, free for children. Aug. 4, "March Like Myles," join the men of the 17th-century Hingham Trayned Band as they recruit and drill. Free with museum admission. Daily, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., $6, $5 seniors, $3 children 5-7. Plymouth residents free. 508-746-1620, pilgrimhall.org.
Plymouth: Plimoth Plantation, 137 Warren Ave. Living history museum, 1627 Pilgrim Village, Hobbomock (Wampanoag Indian) home site, carriage house crafts center, Nye rare breeds barn. Daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., the Mayflower II is on Water Street downtown, open daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Through Nov. 25, Plymouth Guild for the Arts and Plimouth Plantation present "Celebrating Mayflower II 50th Anniversary Exhibit," in the Visitor Center Hallways, Membership Lounge and Second-Floor Hallways. Every day at 2:30 p.m., the film, "Desperate Crossing: The Untold Story of the Mayflower," shot at Plimoth Plantation with members of the Wampanoag community and staff, will be shown in the new theater. 508-746-7222, plymouthguild.com. Tickets: Plantation only $21, $19 seniors, $12 ages 6-12; with tour of Mayflower $25, $22 seniors and students, $15 ages 6-12, free age 6 and younger. Mayflower II $8, $7 seniors and students, $6 ages 6-12. 508-746-1622, plimoth.org.
Scituate: Maritime and Irish Mossing Museum, 30 Driftway. In the 1739 residence of Captain Benjamin James, exhibitions on shipbuilding, Irish mossing, rescue, lighthouses, mariner antiques, and shipwrecks. Sundays, 1-4 p.m. $4, $3 seniors, $2 children, younger than 6 free. 781-545-1083.
HISTORY
Dedham: Dedham Historical Society Museum, 612 High St. The museum exhibits the largest collection of original Dedham pottery. The society owns the Dedham Pottery trademark and has issued a limited-edition Turkey Plate, reproduced from its collection; 300 plates are available. To purchase a plate, send a check for $106, plus 5 percent tax for Massachusetts residents, and $8 if shipping is required. Mail to: Dedham Historical Society, Box 215, Dedham, 02027-0215. Open Tuesday-Friday, noon-4 p.m., on even-dated Saturdays from 1-4, and by appointment. 781-326-1385, DedhamHistorical.org.
Duxbury: Alden House Museum, 101 Alden St. The 1653 home of John Alden, a cooper on the Mayflower, and his wife, Priscilla. An exhibition of the history of the Alden Kindred of America. Monday-Saturday, noon-4 p.m. (last tour at 3:30 p.m.) $5, $3 ages 3-17, and free for under 3. 781-934-9092.
Duxbury: Rural and Historical Society, King Caesar House, 120 King Caesar Road. A Federal-style mansion built in 1808 by Ezra Weston Jr. features period furnishings, French wallpaper, balustrades, cornices, fanlights, and moldings. In the Potter Gallery, "Artist in Residence: The Work of Elisabeth Weber-Fulop," last private resident of the house. The show includes Weber-Fulop paintings and sketches from the society's collection and many loaned by Duxbury residents. Hours: Saturday-Sunday, 1-4 p.m. Admission $5, children $2. 781-934-6106, duxburyhistory.org.
Marshfield: Winslow House, 634 Careswell St. 1699 house with tea room, herb garden. Aug. 24, 6:30 p.m., author Michael Tougias will discuss "Fatal Forecast"; $10. "Coffee Hour Series" Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Aug. 7, Charles Calhoun, author of "Longfellow: A Rediscovered Life," celebrates the 200th anniversary of the birth of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow with a lecture. Aug. 11 and 12, Revolutionary War encampment with the Billerica Minutemen. Aug. 11, 7:30 p.m., Tavern Night at the Olde Winslow House with period music, games and reenactors. $10. Aug. 21, John Chetro-Szivos, author of "Talking Acadian," discusses the 20th-century descendants of Acadian ancestry. Series ticket $30, or $7 each. Wednesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 781-837-5753, winslowhouse.org.
Norwood: Day House, 93 Day St. Norwood Historical Society headquarters and exhibition site. Open Thursdays, 1-3 p.m., and the third Sunday of the month, 1-4 p.m. 781-762-9197.
Quincy: Adams National Historical Park, Visitor Center, 1250 Hancock St. The park tells the story of four generations of the Adams family from 1720 to 1927. Two main sites: the birthplaces of the second US president, John Adams, and the sixth US president, John Quincy Adams. Old House, 135 Adams St., was home to four generations of the Adams family, and the Stone Library contains more than 14,000 historic volumes. Daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Guided tours required in order to view interiors of the houses. Tour are two hours, leave regularly from the Visitor Center, 1250 Hancock St. Last tour departs daily at 3:15 p.m. $5, free for 16 and younger. 617-773-1177, nps.gov/adam.
Weymouth: Historical Society Museum at 46 Broad St., Weymouth Main Library, Monday evenings. Historic Holbrook Homestead at 238 Park Ave. (next to Fire Station) open as research center Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Tours, 781-337-3896.
ARTS
Braintree: Heart Gallery, South Shore Plaza. Through Aug. 14, portraits by volunteer photographers of 45 children, ages 3-16, who have been awaiting adoption for more than a year. Free. 617-542-3678, mareinc.org.
Canton: Massachusetts Audubon Visual Arts Center, 963 Washington St. Through Sept. 23, "In Audubon's Footsteps: Denis Clavreul's Journey in Watercolors," exhibition of 50 original works of American natural and cultural landscapes by Clavreul, artist from Nantes, France, the boyhood home of John James Audubon. $4, $3 seniors and nonmember children (ages 3-12). Friday-Sunday, 1-5 p.m. 781-821-8853, massaudubon.org/visualarts.
Cohasset: South Shore Art Center, Ripley Road. Seeking entries for "Paint," a national juried show, Nov. 2-Dec. 31. Entry form and information online at ssac.org. Summer exhibition and workshops includes five master classes in landscape painting in oil, journal painting in watercolor, pastel painting, cyanotype, drawing and painting the figure. Instructors include: Linda Bond, Antonia Ramis Miguel, Peter Schroth, Doug Dawson, and Peter Madden. Through Sept. 2, "Blue Ribbon Members Show." 781-383-2787, ssac.org.
Duxbury: Lesieur Gallery, 301 St. George St. Works by Bettina Lesieur on exhibit Aug. 3-5 and 10-12, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Reception Aug. 3, 6-10 p.m. Free. 781-934-5103, bettinalesieur.com.
Hingham: Hingham Public Library, 66 Leavitt St., through Sept. 27 in Dolphin Gallery: "My Perspective: Space, Light and Shapes" by Vcevold Strekalovsky. Reception: Aug. 6, 7-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; and Sunday, 1-5 p.m. 781-741-1405, 781-837-8091, hinghamlibrary.org.
Hull: Art on the Avenue, Gallery and Studio, 1037 Nantasket Ave. Through September, multimedia exhibition and items for sale, made by five local artists. Artwork includes paintings, drawings, photography, and furniture. Saturday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 781-925-5619, lenoreschneider.com.
Marshfield: Ventress Memorial Library gallery, Library Plaza, Webster Street. Through Sept. 29: "Seen As Light," pastels by Ann M. Musto. Monday-Wednesday, 9:30 a.m.-9 p.m.; Thursday-Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 781-837-8091, 781-837-8091, northriverarts@rcn.
Norwell: James Library and Center for Performing Arts, 24 West St. Through Aug. 30: "80th Birthday Retrospective" of works by Anita Franks of Hingham. Free. Tuesday-Friday, 1-5 p.m.; and Saturday 10 a.m.-12 p.m. 781-659-7100.
Plymouth: Plymouth Area Community Television Building, 130 Court St., through Aug. 10: 25 oil paintings primarily of Plymouth and Manomet Beach by Jack Witol. Open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Thursday, 10 a.m. -6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. 508-830-6999.
Plymouth: The Sparrow House Museum, 42 Summer St., through Aug. 31, exhibition of photographs by Mike Sleeper. Daily except Wednesday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 508-747-1240, sparrowhouse.com.
Plymouth: TD Banknorth at Pinehills, 2 Market Crossing, through Aug. 28, "Monday Night Quilters" exhibition of works by quilters from Hingham, Hull, Plymouth, and Scituate. Open Monday-Wednesday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Thursday, 7 a.m. -7 p.m.; Friday, 8:30-4:30 p.m.; Saturday, 8:30 a.m.-noon. Free. 508-209-0655.
Scituate: Marj Bates Studio, 28 Rebecca Road. Aug. 4 and 5, 10 a.m-5 p.m. 12th annual open studio and sale. Free. 781-545-8290.
Scituate: Front Street Art Gallery, 124 Front St., Aug. 3-26, "New England Gems," multi-artist works of scenes from Maine to Rhode Island. Reception Aug. 3, 5-8 p.m. Open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; and Sunday, 1-5 p.m. Free. 781-545-6150.
Weymouth: Dickinson Art Gallery, 1132 Main St., through Aug. 31, "Summer Celebration," multimedia art show featuring work by New England artists: Steve Boczanowski, Edwina Caci, J. Marshall Dyke, Vincent Elliot, Isabel Shamitz, Michelle McEwen, Marilyn Reisberg, Charyl Weissbach, Kathy Ferrara, Daniel Myers, Christopher Myers, Anet Paglierani, P. Anthony Visco, William Beyer, George Hartley, Deborah Drew, Stanley Krupa, and others. Wednesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday noon-5 p.m. Free. 781-331-3384.
WORKSHOPS/COURSES
Cohasset: South Shore Art Center, 119 Ripley Road. Aug. 3-5, workshop "Creating a Sketchbook," with artist Linda Bond. Many other photography classes offered. Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sunday, noon-4 p.m. Free. 781-383-2787.
Duxbury: Art Complex Museum, 189 Alden St. Several painting and yoga workshops for children will be offered in August. Preregistration required. 781-934-6634; artcomplex.org.
Marshfield: North River Arts Society, 157 Old Main St. Aug. 13-17, painting workshop with David Brega. Workshops and classes in drawing, sculpture, fashion design, and sewing are being offered for ages 12-18 this summer. 781-837-8091, northriverarts.org
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