Comprehensive listings for galleries, plays, music, and other happenings in the area.
MLK EVENTS
Bridgewater: The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration, Bridgewater State College, Flynn Dining Commons, Jan. 21, 8:30 a.m. Speaker is poet and educator Everett Hoagland. $7.50. 508-531-1201.
Brockton: Martin Luther King Jr. Luncheon, Temple Beth Emunah, Torrey and Pearl streets. Jan. 20, 1:15 p.m. Speaker Jass Stewart. Free. 508-583-5810, templebethemunah.org.
Duxbury: King's legacy, Pilgrim Church, Washington Street. Jan. 21, 8:15 a.m. The annual Duxbury Interfaith Council's Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast featuring readings by students from the Duxbury Middle School and a performance by the Duxbury High School Chamber Singers. $5, $10/family. 781-934-8388.
Stoughton: King Day Magic, Striar Jewish Community Center, 445 Central St. Jan. 21, 2 p.m. A special "Martin Luther King Day Magic Ark Family Event," with Airborne Comedians. The show includes a balancing act atop a 7-foot unicycle, juggling lawn chairs, electric guitars, and other items. $8. 617-965-5226, striarjcc.org.
CONCERTS
Braintree: Acoustic concert, Thayer Public Library, 798 Washington St. Jan. 27, 3 p.m., "Notorious," Eden MacAdam-Somer and Larry Unger. Free. 781-413-1327.
Canton: The Open Book Coffeehouse, Canton Public Library, 786 Washington St. Jan. 19, 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. Coffeehouse opens new season with folk duo Susie Burke and David Surette. $7. 781-828-6606, town.canton.ma.us/library/coffeehouse, openbookcoffeehouse@verizon.net.
Kingston: Beal House, Unitarian Church, 222 Main St. Jan. 18, 8 p.m. The South Shore Folk Music Club Coffeehouse open mike night. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. $6. 781-871-1052, ssfmc.org.
Mansfield: Rose Garden Coffeehouse, Orthodox Congregational Church, West Street. Jan. 19, 8 p.m. Atwater-Donnelly perform a blend of American and Celtic folk music and dance, followed by Jerimoth Hill, a seven-person ensemble featuring mandolin, mountain dulcimer, and banjo. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. $18, $16 advance. 508-699-8122, rosegardenfolk.com.
Norwell: John Denver Tribute, the Company Theatre, 30 Accord Park. Jan. 18-19, 8 p.m. and Jan. 20, 3 p.m. "Almost Heaven: The Songs of John Denver," a touring off-Broadway show performs 29 of Denver's greatest hits. $30. 781-871-2787, companytheatre.com.
NIGHTLIFE
Avon: Blanchard's Colonial Tavern, 98 North Main St. Tavern opens at 8 p.m. 508-587-2884.
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 events include Friday night traditional music with fiddler Aidan Maher and a Saturday music session led by singer and songwriter Sean Kane, 8-11 p.m. Both in the pub on the ground floor. Free. 781-821-8291, irishculture.org.
Cedarville: 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, 9 p.m. Cover varies. 781-293-4135.
Hanson: Damien's, 279 Spring St. Live bands Thursdays, 8:30 p.m.; Fridays and 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.
Hingham: Old Ship Coffeehouse off the Square. Jan. 19, 8 p.m., Kevin Connolly. $10. 781-749-1767.
Marshfield: Venus II, Brant Rock, 277 Ocean St. Live music Friday and Saturday. No cover. 781-837-6368.
Norwell: Mount Blue restaurant, Route 123. Live music Thursday-Saturday, 9 p.m.-midnight. No cover. 781-659-0050, mountblue.com.
Norwell: John Denver Tribute, the Company Theatre, 30 Accord Park. Jan. 18-19, 8 p.m and Jan. 20, 3 p.m. "Almost Heaven: The Songs of John Denver," a touring off-Broadway show performs 29 of Denver's greatest hits. $30. 781-871-2787, companytheatre.com.
Plymouth: The Vine, 18 Main St. Ext., under Cafe Strega. Open mike Thursdays, 8 p.m. Music Friday-Saturday, 8 p.m.-midnight. Call for reservations. 508-830-1942, 508-830-1942, thevineplymouth.com.
Plymouth: Run o' the Mill, 6 Spring Lane. Traditional Irish sessions Saturdays, 5:30-9 p.m., featuring chanteys, rebel songs, jigs, hornpipes, and sing-alongs. Jan. 18, Tex, Mad Dog & The Cat. Jan. 25, 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.
Plymouth: Celtic music, Plymouth Public Library, 132 South St. Karaoke, 8 p.m.-1 a.m., Jan. 19, Feb. 16, March 15, April 19, May 17. Free. 508-830-4250, plymouthpubliclibrary.org.
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: Cathay Pacific, 111 Hancock St. Sundays, 8-9 p.m. The New Blue Revue with Satch Romano, the HouseRockers and Cheryl Aruda. No cover. 617-328-1115.
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. 21 and over. 617-471-7788, club58.com.
Quincy: My House, 609 Washington St. Jazz every Wednesday, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. 617-201-2918.
Quincy: Skyline Club Upstairs, Skyline Bar and Grille, 305 Victory Road, Marina Bay. Sunday night blues, 9 p.m.-midnight. 617-471-1453, skylinemarinabay.com.
Rockland: R&R Tavern, 354 Liberty St. Live music Thursday-Saturday, 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 during the open mike and jam sessions, include a drum kit, guitars, harmonica mike, keyboards, and a Hammond H112. 508-291-2471.
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.
DANCE
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.
Taunton: Roseland Ballroom, 174 Broadway. Ballroom, Latin, and swing dance every Sunday. Doors open at noon, dancing 1-4 p.m. $10 includes lesson. Casual dress. Singles and couples welcome. 508-822-2888.
FAMILY FARE
Norwell: Family Music, James Library and Center for the Arts, 24 West St. Jan. 26, 11 a.m., the band, Uncle Moe performs music for the family. Best for ages 3 and older. $5. 781-659-7100. jameslibrary.org.
LECTURES AND READINGS
Kingston: Maritime Artisans speaker series, Jones River Landing, 55 Landing Road. Jan. 17, 7 p.m. Charlie York, Master Beetle Cat builder discusses the history and craftsmanship of the Beetle Cat boats. Free. 617-462-7215, jonesriver.org.
Marshfield: Author talk, Ventress Memorial Library, 15 Library Plaza. Jan. 19, 1 p.m. Jan Bornstein, author of romance novels, will give a presentation of her work and sign copies of her latest release, "Sweet Emotions." Free. 781-834-5535, ventresslibrary.org.
Norwell: WaterWatch lecture series, South Shore Natural Science Center, 48 Jacobs Lane. At 7 p.m. Jan. 23, beekeeper Howard Scott, "What's the Buzz?" Jan. 30, meteorology buff John Horrigan, "The Great Hurricane of 1938: A 70-year History." Feb. 6, fishing boat captain Frank Mirarchi, "Ground Fishing: The Fisheries You Thought You Knew." Feb. 13, entomologist Joe Francese, "Bug Invasions!" Feb. 20, Stephen Nodvin, "Current Trends and Future Impacts of Global Warming to New England." Feb. 27. Alex Mansfield and John Brawley, "The World is Your Oyster: Oyster Farming in Duxbury Bay." March 5, Michael Tougias, "Fatal Forecast." March 12, Marc Zimmerman, "Is Your Water Drugged? Personal-care Products and Pharmaceuticals in Our Water." March 19, Victor Mastone, "Finding the First Minot's Ledge Lighthouse." Free. 781-659-8186, nsrwa.org.
Quincy: "Treasures in Your Attic: Old and Rare Books," Christ Episcopal Church, 40 Washington St. Jan. 24, 12:30 p.m. Kenneth Gloss of the Brattle Book Shop in Boston will discuss books that have increased in value over the years and bring examples of books, magazines, and ephemera from the store's private collection. Following the lecture and question-and-answer session, he will give free verbal appraisals of books. Free. 800-447-9595, brattlebookshop.com.
FILM
Duxbury: Film/Discussion, Duxbury Free Library, 77 Alden St. Jan. 26, 2 p.m. A screening of the 1957 film "Twelve Angry Men," by Sidney Lumet, followed by a discussion with Brandeis University film professor James Mandrell. Tickets at the circulation desk. 781-934-2721, duxburyfreelibrary.org.
Norwood: Silent Movie Show, Morrill Memorial Library, 33 Walpole St., Simoni Room. Jan. 23, 7:30 p.m., a silent movie show with master pianist Richard Hughes performing ragtime, novelty, and mood piano music in accompaniment to classic silent films. Free. 781-769-0200.
Plymouth: Winter Film series, Linn Theater, Plimoth Plantation's Harry Hornblower Visitor Center off Warren Ave. Independent and foreign film screenings: "Before The Devil Knows You're Dead," Jan. 19, 4:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Jan. 20, 2 p.m. Upcoming films: Jan 26-27, "What Would Jesus Buy?" Feb. 2-3, "The Walker." $8.50 adults, $6.50 seniors. 508-746-1622, ext 8222, plimoth.org.
THEATER
Norwell: STARMITES, Company Theatre, 30 Accord Park. Jan. 25-26, 8 p.m. and Jan. 27, 3 p.m. Students of the Company Theatre's Teen Conservatory present a comic book musical about a girl who loves science fiction comic books and gets swept away into "Inner Space." $15. 781-871-2787, companytheatre.com.
Stoughton: Free Market of Ideas at First Parish Universalist Church, 790 Washington St. Program for two weeks focuses on the book and movie "The Secret." Today, 7:30 p.m. an open discussion with Rhonda Byrne, author of the book. Free. 781-344-6800, uustoughtonma.org.
BENEFITS
Canton: Live auction and wine tasting, Temple Beth Abraham, 1301 Washington St. Jan. 19, 7 p.m. $15, $25 per couple. 21 and older. 781-828-5250.
Duxbury: Robert Burns Celebration, Senior Center, 10 Mayflower Road. Jan. 26, 7-10 p.m. An evening of traditional Scottish music, poetry, and dinner in honor of the poet's birthday. Proceeds benefit the Duxbury Cultural Council. Tickets $30, available at Westwinds Bookshop, Entres Nous, 781-934-5848 or 781-934-6634, ext. 12.
Marshfield: Comedy Night, Venus II Restaurant, 277 Ocean St., Brant Rock. Jan. 26, 8 p.m. An evening of entertainment featuring local comedians: emcee Chrissy Kelleher, Andrea Henry, Jerry Thornton, Rich Gustus, James Duffy, and John Garrison. Proceeds benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield. Doors open at 7 p.m. $20, 781-834-2582, MarshfieldBoysAndGirlsClub.com.
Scituate: "Raise The Roof," Barker Tavern, Barker Road. Jan. 26, 6 p.m. The second annual South Shore Habitat for Humanity gala featuring a dinner, live auction and the off-Broadway musical comedy "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change," by the Showstoppers. 781-337-0018, ScituateGala@aol.com.
ON THE WATER
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 whether they are permitted to stay in the New World. 508-746-1622, plimoth.org.
Regional: The 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. 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, MA 02114, e-mail czm@state.ma.us, or call 617-626-1212.
NATURE
Trustees of Reservations:
Eleanor Cabot Bradley Reservation at Route 128 and Route 138 in Canton has 90 acres with 3 miles of trails. Daily 8 a.m.-dusk; free. Visual Arts Center at 963 Washington St. (Route 138) offers exhibitions, classes, and tours. 781-821-8853.
Signal Hill, University Road in Canton. Property has 150 acres of walking trails, open meadows, access to the Neponset River for canoeing and kayaking. Dogs welcome on leashes. 781-784-0567, ext. 7000.
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.
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. A revised trail guide and map is now available for $2. 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. 617-698-1802, mass.gov/dcr/parks/metroboston/blue.htm.
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. Every Saturday at 10 a.m., feed an animal. Monday through Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. The center also features a nature preschool and function room. $5, $3 children older than 2. 781-659-2559, ssnsc.org.
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 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. 781-837-9400, ext. 7909. 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. 781-837-9400, ext. 7909. 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. On exhibit through Jan. 31: "Up Close," photographs by Fred Martins. 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 or e-mail moosehill@massaudubon.org.
MUSEUMS
Brockton: Fuller Craft Museum, 455 Oak St. On exhibit: "Ceramic Sculpture: Fire and Ash" and "NEW/NOW: 10 Makers for the New Millennium Pathways and Processes." Saturdays, 10-11 a.m., workshops for children led by professional artists. 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 to children up to age 12. "Biodiversity 911: Saving Life on Earth," crawl through a coral reef, look at life in a giant tropical tree, or select sustainably harvested "catch of the day" at market. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Wednesday to 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. Includes 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. Wednesday-Sunday and Monday holidays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $5, $3 seniors. 781-925-5433, lifesavingmuseum.org.
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. Tuesday-Thursday, 1-4 p.m.; $8, $5 for seniors and students, 12 and younger free. 617-696-1815, forbeshousemuseum.org.
Plymouth: Cordage Museum, 10 Cordage Park Circle. Memorabilia from the era when Plymouth was a major producer of rope. Free. Saturdays and Sundays, noon-4 p.m. 508-746-7707, plymouthcordagemuseum.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, MA 02027-0215. Open Tuesday-Friday, noon-4 p.m.; on even-dated Saturdays, 1-4 p.m.; and by appointment. 781-326-1385, DedhamHistorical.org.
Stoughton: Stoughton Historical Society, 6 Park St. Tuesday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Thursday 6-8 p.m.; and the first Sunday of the month, 1-3 p.m. Free. 781-344-5456.
ARTS
Bridgewater: Arts Center, Wallace L. Anderson Gallery, Bridgewater State College, 40 School St. Jan. 23 through Feb. 15, "Altered States," exhibit of digitally assembled pigment prints on paper and panels by Mikel Robinson. Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. 508-531-1359.
Cohasset: South Shore Art Center, Ripley Road. Through Feb. 10: "Seeing with Photography," photographs by blind individuals. Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and Sunday, noon-4 p.m. ssac.org, 781-383-2787.
Hingham: The Dot Gallery, 112 North St. Through Jan. 21, Student Art Salon Show, celebrates diverse work by students from the first session of collage workshops for ages 12 and up. 781-740-4111, dotgallery@comcast.net.
Hingham: Hingham Public Library, 66 Leavitt St. Through Jan. 24: North River Arts Society's 2008 Art Calendar Exhibit. 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.
Lakeville: The Great Ponds Gallery, Lakeville Public Library, 4 Precinct St. Through Jan. 30, exhibit of oil paintings on canvas, wood panel, and linen, by Paul Beaulieu. Tuesday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Wednesdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 508-947-9028.
Norwell: South Shore Natural Science Center, 48 Jacobs Lane. Through Jan. 30: "Click," works by five photographers. Monday-Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 781-659-2559, ssnsc.org.
Norwell: James Library and Center for Performing Arts, 24 West St. Through Jan. 30: "Voyage of Discovery," sepia and black and white photographs by Sally Pollard-Fiore. Tuesday-Friday, 1-5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. 781-659-7100.
Sharon: Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary, 293 Moose Hill St. Call for artists for a juried exhibition Feb. 27-April 27, "Clouds: Sky Escape." Deadline Feb. 12. Entry fee $15. 781-784-5691, ext. 8111, jngoba@massaudubon.org.
Stoughton: Perkins gallery, Striar Jewish Community Center, 445 Central St. Through Jan. 31: "Our Creative Community Art Exhibit 2008." Multimedia, multi-artist exhibition. 781-341-2016.
Weymouth: Dickinson Art Gallery, 1132 Main St. An exhibition of en plein air oil paintings by Vincent Elliott on display through Jan 19. Wednesday-Saturday, 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, noon-5:30 p.m. Free. 781-331-3384
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