Comprehensive listings for galleries, plays, music, and other happenings in the area.
THEATER
Bolton: Nashoba Regional High School presents "Thoroughly Modern Millie" March 28-29, 7:30 p.m., and March 30, 2 p.m., at the high school, 12 Green Road. $10, $8 seniors and students. 978-779-6225.
Boylston: Calliope Productions presents "Ten Little Indians" through March 16 at 150 Main St. Performances Thursdays through Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m. $15, $12 students and seniors. 508-869-6887, calliopeproductions.org.
Dover: Dover Sherborn High School presents "The Sound of Music" March 14, 7:30 p.m., and March 15, 1:30 and 7:30 p.m., at the Alan Mudge Auditorium, Lindquist Commons, 9 Junction St. $15, $12 students. 508-785-1730, ext. 8619.
Natick: Sally Matson portrays "Susan B. Anthony: The Invincible" March 19, 7 p.m., at the Morse Institute Library, 14 East Central St. Free. 508-647-6520.
Stow: "Fiddler on the Roof," March 14-15, 7:30 p.m., and March 15-16, 2 p.m., at Hale Middle School. $6, $4 students, $3 seniors. 978-562-8577.
Waltham: Stephen Collins in dramatic presentation on Robert Frost March 27, 7:30 p.m., at the Waltham Public Library, 35 Main St. Free. 781-314-3425, ext. 2.
Waltham: "The Orphan of Zao," March 27-April 6 at Brandeis University, Spingold Theater Center. Thursday through Saturday at 8 p.m., April 5-6 at 2 p.m. $16-$20. 781-736-3400, brandeis.edu/btc.
Waltham: Reagle Players present "A Little Bit of Ireland" with the Massachusetts Harp Ensemble, Irish step dancer Liam Harney, fiddler Seamus Connelly, and soprano Sarah Pfisterer March 14-15 at 7 p.m. and March 15-16 at 2 p.m. at Robinson Theatre, 617 Lexington St. $35-$42, children $25. 781-891-5600, reagleplayers.com.
Watertown: New Repertory Theatre presents Sarah Ruhl's "The Clean House" through March 23 at the Arsenal Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal St. $35-$55, seniors $7 off, student rush $10. 617-923-8487, newrep.org.
Watertown: New Rep on Tour presents "Cyrano" March 17, 7:30 p.m., at the Arsenal Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal St. 617-923-8487, newrep.org.
Watertown: Improv Jones presents "Your Overactive Imagination" Fridays, 8 p.m., at the Arsenal Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal St. $10. 617-926-1770, improvjonesboston.com.
Watertown: "Their Voices Will Be Heard," featuring "My Name Is Rachel Corrie" in rotating repertory with "Pieces," March 8-30 at New Repertory Theatre, Arsenal Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal St. $25, $10 students. Other events in "Artist Responses to the Israeli/Palestinian Situation" series: March 10, 7:30 p.m., staged reading of "B'Shalom," donations. March 11, 7:30 p.m., screening of "Knowledge Is the Beginning," $8, $5 students and seniors. March 16, 5 p.m., panel discussion on "What Is the Role of Art in Representing the Situation?" March 18, 7:30 p.m., screening of "Promises" $8, $5 students and seniors. March 30, 5 p.m., panel discussion on "Art as Documentary vs. Art as Response." March 31, 7:30 p.m., staged reading of "House, Divided," donations. 617-923-8487, newrep.org.
Wellesley: Wellesley Players present "The Sound of Music" March 14-22 at Babson College's Sorenson Center for the Arts, Forest Street. Performances March 14-15 and March 20 at 7:30 p.m.; March 15-16 and March 22 at 2 p.m. $22, $19 students. 781-237-8114, wellesleyplayers.org.
CLASSICAL MUSIC
Newton: Violinist Arturo Delmoni performs works of Mozart, Brahms, Vivaldi, and Wieniawski on March 8, 7:30 p.m., at the All Newton Music School, 321 Chestnut St. $15-$25. 617-527-4553, ext. 106.
Newton: Boston Lyric Opera presents Opera Insights featuring Richard Beams on Donizetti's "The Elixir of Love" March 7, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., at Pine Manor College, Founders Room. $40 includes light brunch. 617-542-4912, blo.org.
Newton: David Carrier conducts the Newton Choral Society in Handel's "Israel in Egypt" March 9, 3 p.m., at Our Lady Help of Christians Church, Washington and Adams streets. $25, $21 students and seniors. 617-527-7464.
Newton: Free performances at Newton Free Library, 330 Homer St. March 9, 2 p.m., flutist Mana Washio and marimbist Fumito Nunoya in works of Morricone, Piazzolla. 617-796-1360.
Shrewsbury, Southborough: The Assabet Valley Mastersingers present "Ye Shall Have a Song," featuring works of Bach, Rachmaninoff, Brahms, and Thompson, March 8, 8 p.m., at St. Mary's Church in Shrewsbury, and March 9, 3:30 p.m., at St. Mark's School in Southborough. 978-562-9838, avmsingers.org.
Wellesley: St. Andrew's Performing Arts Series presents concerts at 7:30 p.m. at St. Andrew's Church, 79 Denton Road. $20, $10 seniors, $5 students. March 14, organist Brian Jones. April 4, Beacon Brass Quintet. May 9, "Only A Cappella" with Fretless Voices, Mudville Madrigal Singers, Peking and the Mystics. 781-235-7310, sapas.org.
Weston: Pianists Jon Sakata and Jung Mi Lee perform works of Brahms and Schumann March 16, 3 p.m., at the Weston Public Library, 87 School St. Free. 781-891-8972.
JAZZ, POP, ROCK
Framingham: Firefly's, 235 Old Connecticut Path (Route 126). Performances 9 p.m. to midnight. No cover. Wednesdays at 8 p.m., open mike with Bruce Marshall. 508-820-3333.
Framingham: Brazzille Restaurant, 85-91 Hollis St. March 22, 7-9 p.m., Kris Adams and Steve Kirby. Free. 508-620-6170.
Framingham: Amazing Things Arts Center. Jazz jams Tuesdays, 8 p.m., $6. March 15, 8 p.m., Andromeda4, $15. 508-405-ARTS, amazingthings.org.
Marlborough: Dante's, at Marlborough Firefly's, 350 East Main St. (Route 20). Shows at 9 p.m. March 7, Fran D'Agostino Band, $8. March 8, Albert Cummings, $15. March 14, James Montgomery Band, $15. March 15, Lydia Warren Band, $7. March 21, Racky Thomas Band, $7. March 22, Entrain, $18. March 28, B Street Blues Band, $6. March 29, Bruce Marshall Group, $7. 508-357-8883, fireflysbbq.com.
Natick: The Center for Arts, 14 Summer St. 508-647-0097, natickarts.org.
Sherborn: Sherborn Inn, Main Street. Jazz, 7-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays, $10. March 4, Wolverine Jazz Band. March 11, La Creme with Molly Malone. March 18, Blue Horizon Jazz Band. March 25, Lost in the Sauce. 508-655-9521.
Waltham: The Aardvark Jazz Orchestra performs classics by Mary Lou Williams, Gerry Mulligan, Duke Ellington, and others, March 18, 7:30 p.m., at Bentley College, 175 Forest St. $7. 781-891-3424, bentley.edu/bowles/schedule.cfm.
FOLK, WORLD MUSIC
Framingham: Amazing Firehouse, 160 Hollis St. March 7, 8 p.m., Gordon Bok, with opener Eric Balkey, $25. March 8, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., workshop with Gordon Bok, $30. March 8, 8 p.m., Celtic folk with Aine Minogue, $15. March 22, 8 p.m., Luminescent Orchestrii, $15. 508-405-2787, amazingthings.org.
Framingham: Singer and songwriter Janis Ian performs March 14, 8 p.m., at the Framingham Civic League, 214 Concord St. $35. 508-405-2787, amazingthings.org.
Hudson: Harvest Cafe, 40 Washington St. Performances 8-10 p.m. March 6, Alan Goodrich. March 7, the Remnants. March 8, Livin' on Luck. 978-567-0948, harvestcafeonline.com.
Needham: Singer and songwriter Jennifer Kimball performs March 15, 8 p.m., at the Homegrown Coffeehouse, Carter Memorial United Methodist Church, 800 Highland Ave. $15, $12 students and seniors. 781-444-7478, uuneedham.org/coffeehouse.
Newton: Brave Old World presents "Song of the Lodz Ghetto" March 8, 8 p.m., and March 9, 2 p.m., at the Leventhal-Sidman Jewish Community Center, 333 Nahanton St. $28, $26 students and seniors. 617-965-5226, lsjcc.org.
Southborough: Red Molly performs March 7, 7:30 p.m., at the Steeple Coffeehouse, Pilgrim Church, Southborough Common. 508-485-4847, steeplecoffeehouse.org.
Waltham: Fascinatin' Rhythms, an interactive presentation of African, Caribbean, and Latin American music with Cornell "Sugarfoot" Coley on March 15, 2 p.m., at the Waltham Public Library, Main Street. Free. 781-314-3425, ext. 2.
DANCE
Medway: Medway Contra Dance at Christ Episcopal Church, 14 School St. Beginners welcome, no partner necessary. $7, ages 12 and under free, teenagers half price. Dances 7:30-10:30 p.m. on first Saturdays: April 5, May 3, June 7. 508-740-8508.
Needham: Great Plain Squares hosts square and round dancing Wednesdays at Carter Memorial United Methodist Church, 800 Highland Ave. Beginner square dance class 7-8:15 p.m., club level 8:15-10 p.m. Beginner round dance lessons 7-8:15 p.m. Singles welcome. $7. Chris Stacy calls first and third Wednesdays each month, Bob Butler calls on second and fourth. 781-444-7258, greatplainsquares.org.
Watertown: Dance Friday. Barefoot dancing in a smoke- and alcohol-free environment Fridays, 8 p.m.-midnight, at Watertown School Administrative Building, 31 Marshall St. Sliding scale, $8-$12; teenagers $4; younger than 12 free with adult. 617-876-3050.
Watertown: Boston Swing Dance Network meets at St. James Armenian Church, 465 Mt. Auburn St. Beginner instruction, 8-9 p.m.; dancing, 9 p.m.-midnight. No partner necessary. $13, students $10. March 8, Eight to the Bar. 617-924-6603, bostonswingdance.com.
KIDS/TEENS
Framingham: Danforth Museum of Art, 123 Union Ave. March 16, 1-3 p.m., Clay Projects for Families: Clay Whistle Workshop, $25. March 29, 6-9 p.m., CollAboRaTe, teen art night featuring activities and music. March 30, 1-3 p.m., Clay Projects for Families: Festive Tray/Plate Making, $25. 508-620-0050, danforthmuseum.org.
Framingham: Ed Morgan presents "The Children's Hour" featuring song and dance on Fridays, 10 a.m., at the Performing Arts Center, 140 Pearl St. For infants through preschoolers and caregivers. $5 for one adult, one child; $1 each additional child. 508-875-5554.
Franklin: ArtBeat store's walk-in art camp meets Saturdays, 3-6 p.m., unless otherwise indicated, at 9 Summer St. $12-$18 for supplies. March 15, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Ukrainian egg decorating class for adults and children ages 10 and up, $20. March 8, funny bunnies. March 15, decoupaged eggs. March 22, egg ornaments. March 29, fuzzy books. 781-646-2200, artbeatonline.com.
Marlborough: Family Entertainment Series features performances 11 a.m. at the Walker Building, third floor, 255 Main St. Free. March 8, Gloucester Hornpipe and Clog Society. 978-562-1646, upwitharts.org.
Newton: Family Square Dance March 28, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at the Newton Community Service Center, 492 Waltham St. $10 per family, $7 advance. activityreg.com.
Waltham: Take a winter walk on weekdays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., at Gore Place, 52 Gore St. Backpack rental $5. For ages 3-9 with accompanying adult. Snowshoe rental $5. 781-894-2798, goreplace.org.
Wellesley: Laura Numeroff, author of "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie," appears March 11, 4 p.m., at the Wellesley Free Library, 82 Central St. Free. 781-431-1160.
HAPPENINGS
Framingham: Music business agent Joan Sherman presents a workshop on "Getting the Gig" March 22 and 29, 1-4 p.m., at the Amazing Firehouse, 160 Hollis St. 508-405-2787, amazingthings.org.
Newton: Newton Free Library Spring Fling Gala, March 29, 7 p.m., at 330 Homer St. Featured authors include Jody Adams, Ken Rivard, Joseph Finder, Rebecca Goldstein, Nathaniel Philbrick, Rishi Reddi, David Allen Sibley. Silent auction, food, music. 617-796-1407.
Sudbury: Longfellow Big Read. Events free unless otherwise indicated; through April 19. March 10, 17 and 24, 1-2:30 p.m., at the Sudbury Senior Center, 40 Fairbank Road, three-part lifelong learning course on Longfellow. March 13, 7 p.m., Colleen G. Boggs on "Longfellow as Translator" at the Goodnow Library. March 16, 4 p.m., Longfellow Chamber Chorus performs settings of Longfellow poems at Wayside Inn, Martha-Mary Chapel. $20. March 20, 7 p.m., Charles Bahne discusses "Paul Revere's Ride Revisited" at Wayside Inn. April 9, 7 p.m., Patrick M. Leehey discusses "Paul Revere's Midnight Ride: Dispelling the Myths" at Wayside Inn. Book discussions at various times, locations. 978-443-1776, longfellow.wayside.org.
Waltham: Jane Austen tours March 28, 7 p.m., and March 29, hourly 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Gore Place, 52 Gore St. Evening tour $12, $8 ages 5-12. Daytime tours $10, $5 ages 5-12. 781-894-2798, goreplace.org.
Wellesley: Knit-a-Thon takes place March 15 at Wellesley Booksmith, 82 Central St. From 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., workshops, projects, presentations, music, discussions. Participating authors include Betty Christiansen ("Knitting for Peace: Make the World a Better Place One Stitch at a Time"), Andrea Price ("Knit Speak"), Wren Ross ("Changing Patterns: Discovering the Fabric of Your Creativity"), Kristin Nicholas ("Kristin Knits"). Workshops include "Charitable Knitting," "The Joy of Color," "Untangling Knitting and Changing Patterns." Call to register. 781-431-1160, wellesleybooksmith.com.
Wellesley: Harry Belafonte discusses "Social Justice: Within and Beyond Our Borders" March 11, 7 p.m., at Wellesley College, Tishman Commons, Lulu Chow Wang Campus Center. Free. wellesley.edu.
EXHIBITIONS
Framingham: "Show of Champions" features juried art-exhibition winners through March 4 at the Amazing Things Arts Center, 55 Nicholas Road. 508-405-2787, amazingthings.org.
Hudson: Group photography show through March 28 at Citizens Bank, 17 Pope St. Reception March 6, 5:30-7 p.m. Hours: Monday through Wednesday, Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; Thursday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m.-noon. 978-562-1646, upwitharts.org.
Marlborough: Post Road Art Center, 1 Boston Post Road. Juried group art show through March 29. Reception, March 6, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Art appreciation talk, March 13, 5:30-7 p.m. Hours: Monday-Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 508-485-2580, postroadartcenter.com.
Natick: Works by Nicholas Ferri and Holly Lombard on view through March 31 at the Morse Institute Library, 14 East Central St. 508-647-6520.
Newton: Newton Free Library, 330 Homer St. Through March 28, "A Fine Balance," oils by Barney Levitt, and the Newton Camera Club's annual print show. 617-796-1360.
Wellesley: Khaki Gallery, 9 Crest Road. Through April 18, Barbara Cone's "Ancestors" and Liz Shepherd's "Full House." Reception March 6, 6-8 p.m. 781-237-1095, khakigallery.net
Westborough: "Visions of Trees," photographs by Jeanine Vitale, are on view March 16-June 2 at Westboro Gallery, 8 West Main St. Reception March 16, 2-5 p.m. Hours: Wednesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 508-870-0110, westborogallery.com.
FILM
Framingham: Indie Local Film Night March 19, 8 p.m., at Amazing Things Arts Center, 55 Nicholas Road. $7. 508-405-2787, amazingthings.org.
Newton: Nordic Film Series features monthly free screenings on first Thursdays, 7:30 p.m., at the Scandinavian Living Center, 206 Waltham St. March 6, "101 Reykjavik" (2000). May 1, "The Other Side of Sunday" (1996). June 5, "Babette's Feast" (1987). 781-893-3794.
Newton: Boston College Irish Film Series. Screenings at West Newton Cinema, $9.50: March 13, 7 p.m., "Once," modern-day musical set on streets of Dublin. March 16, 6 p.m., "Pavee Lackeen," story of 10-year-old Irish Traveler girl. March 16, 8 p.m., "Small Engine Repair," story of aspiring country singer. March 17, 6 p.m., "The Front Line," a thriller. March 17, 8 p.m., "Kings," adapted from Jimmy Murphy play, "The Kings of Kilburn Road." At Boston College, Higgins Hall, Room 300, free: March 26, 7 p.m., "Get Collins," film about Michael Collins. April 2, 7 p.m., "Colman Doyle" film about the photographer. April 9, 7 p.m., "Liam O'Flaherty," film about the author. April 16, 7 p.m., "Mise: Sean O'Riordain," film about the poet. 617-552-3938, bc.edu/irishfilm.
LITERARY/SPOKEN WORD
Framingham: William Cullina celebrates his new book, "Native Ferns, Moss and Grasses: From Emerald Carpet to Amber Wave: Serene and Sensuous Plants for the Garden," March 9, 1-3 p.m., at Garden in the Woods, 180 Hemenway Road. 508-877-7630, newenglandwild.org.
LECTURES
Marlborough: Andrew Linnell discusses "Knights Templar and the Art of Renaissance Florence," March 10, 6:15 p.m., at the Marlborough Public Library, 35 West Main St. Free. 508-624-6900.
Newton: Sculptor Alfred Glover presents a lecture-demonstration March 13, 7 p.m., at the Newton Senior Center, 345 Walnut St. Free. Sponsored by Newton Art Association. newtonartassociation.com.
Newton: Speakers at Newton Free Library, 330 Homer St. March 6, 7 p.m., Stephanie Schorow on her book, "The Crime of the Century." 617-796-1360.
Sherborn: Bryna Davidow discusses "Doglish: Understanding Your Canine Friend," March 20, 7 p.m., at the Sherborn Library, Sanger Street. 508-653-0770.
Westborough: Nature photography roundtable with Garry Kessler, Paul Weisbach, Barry Hall, and Robin Fleming March 16, 3 p.m., at the Westborough Public Library. westboroughlandtrust.org.
NATURE
Lincoln: Massachusetts Audubon Society's Drumlin Farm on Route 117 consists of 180 acres of pastures, fields, and woodlands. New England farm animals are housed in barns, and exhibits of wildlife are featured. Open Tuesday-Sunday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $6; ages 3 to 12 and seniors $4; younger than 3 free. 781-259-9807.
Natick: The Massachusetts Audubon Society's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary, off Route 16, has 9 miles of walking trails through more than 600 acres of forest, field, and brook, including a boardwalk through Indian Brook marsh. Open dawn to dusk Tuesday-Sunday. Nature Center hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday-Friday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday-Sunday. $4; ages 3-12, seniors $3. March 13, 6:30 p.m., Travel and Taste: Indonesia. March 13-14, 10-11 a.m., Natural Curiosity for Preschoolers. March 27, 6:30 p.m., Travel and Taste: Winter in Yellowstone. For fees, other details, 508-655-2296, www.massaudubon.org/broadmoor.
Norfolk: Massachusetts Audubon Society's Stony Brook Nature Center and Wildlife Sanctuary on North Street covers 241 acres. A nature trail bounded by fields, wetlands, and ponds leads to a boardwalk over a marsh. Sanctuary hours: dawn to dusk. Nature Center hours: Tuesday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday-Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $3, children $2. Events: Tuesdays in March, 7-8:30 p.m., Early Morning Birds, $9. March 8, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Cumberland Farm to the Canal, $55. March 12, 6:45-8:30 p.m. and March 16, 9-11:30 a.m., Winter Tree Identification Made Easy, $28. March 14, 7-8:30 p.m., Winter Evening Prowl, $9. March 15, 7-8 p.m., Among the Silent Trees with poet Daniel E. Levenson; donations. Call 508-528-3140.
MUSEUMS
Framingham: Danforth Museum of Art, 123 Union Ave. Through May 18: "Ana Maria Pacheco: Dark Night of the Soul," "Ana Maria Pacheco: St. Sebastian Series Works on Paper," "Meta Warrick Fuller: Sculpture," "Arthur Polonsky: A Thief of Light." Through April 6: "David Orser and Laurel MacDuffie: Clay Sanctuaries." Through March 16: "Diane Willow: Re-Inhabiting." Through Feb. 24: "Sarah Williams: Constellations." In the children's gallery: "Wade Zahares: Lucky Jake," through May 11. Hours: Wednesday-Sunday, noon-5 p.m. $5, students and seniors $4, younger than 12 free. 508-620-0050.
Lincoln: DeCordova Museum and Sculpture Park, Sandy Pond Road. Through April 27, "Presumed Innocence: Photographic Perspectives of Children." Tuesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $6; children, seniors $4. 781-259-8355.
Newton: McMullen Museum of Art in Boston College's Devlin Hall, 140 Commonwealth Ave. Through June 8, "Tree of Paradise: Jewish Mosaics from the Roman Empire." Housed in Boston College's Devlin Hall, 140 Commonwealth Ave., the museum is open Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Free. 617-552-8100, bc.edu/artmuseum.
Newton: Newton History Museum at the Jackson Homestead, 527 Washington St. Ongoing exhibitions include "Hyphenated-Origins: Going Beyond the Labels," "Journey of Grace: Retrospective Exhibit on Myrtle Baptist Church," "Four-Legged Newton," "Seeking Freedom in 19th-century America," "Picturing Children," "Historic Burying Grounds," and Newton History Gallery. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, 2-5 p.m. $5, $3 for seniors and children. 617-796-1450.
Waltham: Waltham Museum, 25 Lexington St. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 1-4:30 p.m. $4, $2 seniors and children. 781-893-9020.
Waltham: Gore Place, 52 Gore St. Tours of the 1806 mansion Monday-Friday, 1 p.m. House features marble floors, period furnishings, spiral staircase, oval drawing room; 45-acre estate has heirloom gardens, rolling lawns, farm with heritage animal breeds. Grounds open daily, dawn to dusk. Tour admission $10, ages 5-12 $5. 781-894-2798, goreplace.org.
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