Globe NorthWest listings
A comprehensive listing of galleries, plays, music, and other happenings in the area.
MUSIC
Acton: Acton Jazz Cafe at 452 Great Road. Open 6 p.m.-midnight Wednesday through Saturday and from 11 a.m. Sundays. Music usually at 6:30 and 9:30 p.m. Sunday brunch, noon-3 p.m.; jazz, 4-7 p.m. Thursdays, Star Child and BJ Magoon blues jam. Cover $5-$15. actonjazzcafe.com, 978-263-6161.
Andover: Concerts at Phillips Academy campus, 180 Main St. At Cochran Chapel: May 11, 3 p.m., Fidelio Society. May 16, 7:30 p.m., Academy Concert Band and ensembles. Free. 978-749-4263.
Arlington: Regent Theatre, 7 Medford St. May 10, Beatlemania. May 11, 7 p.m., Quartet San Francisco. $12.50-$27.50. regenttheatre.com, 781-646-4849.
Arlington: The Arlington Belmont Chamber Chorus will perform Hindemith's "Six Chansons" and Veloso's "Executive Order" May 16, 8 p.m., at First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church, 630 Massachusetts Ave. $5-$15. psarlington.org,
Ayer: J.P. O'Hanlon's Irish Pub, 9 Main St. May 10, Loose Tongues. May 17, North Shore Acappella. $7-$10. jpohanlons.com, 978-772-9282.
Bedford: Boston Jazz Voices concert and CD release party May 17, 8 p.m., First Parish Church, 75 Great Road. $10. 781-894-8048.
Belmont: Second Friday Coffeehouse, First Parish Church, 404 Concord Ave. May 9, 7:30 p.m., Carl Cacho, The Shoes. June 13, Larry Zarella, Richard Curzi. $5-$8. 617-484-1054.
Chelmsford: Spirit Fiddle will perform swing, waltzes, jigs, reels, and gypsy music May 17, 7 p.m., at All Saints Episcopal Church, 10 Billerica Road. $10-$12, 13 and younger free. Proceeds benefit the church's refugee immigration ministry. 978-256-5673.
Concord: The Concord Orchestra at 51 Walden St. May 16, 17, 23, and 24, 8 p.m. "A Little Traveling Music," pops concert. $20. concordorchestra.com, 978-369-4967.
Concord: Janis Ian will perform May 17, 8 p.m., at Emerson Umbrella Theater, 40 Stow St. $30; reception and concert $100. Proceeds benefit Animals as Intermediaries. aai-nature.org, 978-369-2585.
Concord: Colonial Inn, at 48 Monument Square. At 8 p.m., unless noted. Mondays, roots music jam session. Tuesdays, acoustic open mike with Brice Marshall. Wednesdays, Jimmy Mazzy and the Last Minute Men. Thursdays, John Fitzsimmons. Saturday, Workingman's Jazz Band and guests. Sundays, 7 p.m., Folk Tradition. May 9, Wendee Glick. May 17, Jennie Lovering and Tom Yates. May 24, BJ Magoon Swinging Blues Experience. May 26, Charlie Koch. concordscolonialinn.com, 978-369-9200.
Concord: Recorders/Early Music MetroWest hosts choral and instrumental sessions at Trinity Episcopal Church, 81 Elm St. May 10, 9:30 a.m., Coaches Favorites, consort. Session fee: $12-$18, members free. recordersearlymusic.org, 978-264-0584.
Groton: Stage Coach Inn and Tavern, 128 Main St. Irish music every Wednesday, 8:30-11 p.m. Fridays, open mike with Skip Jackson. 978-448-5614.
Lexington: The Concord Chorus will perform Bach's "Abendlieder" and choral works of Mozart and Brahms May 10, 8 p.m., Cary Memorial Hall, 1605 Massachusetts Ave. $5-$20. concordchorus.org, 978-263-7404.
Lexington: Friday Noon Concerts at First Parish, 7 Harrington Road. May 9, Bradford Connor and friends perform Schubert. May 16, Art-Poem Music Project. May 23, Shaylor Lindsay and friends perform Bartok. May 30, Brass Works Chamber Music, Handel, Britten, Gabrielli. June 6, Esprit de Cors. June 13, Lexington Symphony Chamber Players, Thomas Oboe Lee premiere. June 30, American Guild of Organists. June 27, Minuteman Chamber Orchestra, Stravinsky, Joplin. July 4, The Battle Green Brass. July 11, Duo con Anima. July 18, Susan Craft and Thomas Dawkins, Poulenc, Messiaen. July 25, Benjamin Sears and Brad Connor. Free. fplex.org, 781-862-8200. Lexington: The Master Singers will perform works by Bach and Schubert May 10, 8 p.m., at First Parish Church, 7 Harrington Road. $18-$22. themastersingers.com, 781-862-6459.
Lexington: Trouz Bras, Music and Dance of Brittany, will be performed May 31, 8 p.m., at First Baptist Church, 1580 Massachusetts Ave. $7-$18. music-for-robin.org, 781-862-7837.
Littleton: Indian Hill Music Center, 36 King St. May 11, 7 p.m., strong honors concert. Free. May 15, noon, soprano Nancy Leinonen Howells performs Debussy and Pioulenc. Free. May 16, 8 p.m., May 17, 2 and 8 p.m., "A Little Night Music." $15. Recommended for ages 12 and older. indianhillmusic.org, 978-486-0540.
Lowell: Lowell Memorial Auditorium, 50 East Merrimack St.: July 18 and 19, Melissa Etheridge. $35-$100. lowellauditorium.com, 978-454-2299.
North Andover: Crossroads Coffeehouse, Old Center Hall, 3 Great Pond Road. May 10, 8 p.m., Don White. Doors open at 7:15 p.m. $15. crossroads-coffeehouse.org, 978-687-7948.
Shirley: Concerts at Shirley Meeting House on the Common: May 10, 7 p.m., Ladies Night Out, music dance and stories. Free. shirleymeetinghouse.org, 978-425-2600, ext. 211.
Shirley: At the Bull Run Restaurant, Route 2A. At 8 p.m. May 9, Andrea Beaton. May 10, Devon Allman's Honey Tribe, Rory Raven. May 16, Geoff Muldaur. May 17, Rust Never Sleeps. bullrunrestaurant.com, 978-425-4311.
Westford: The Westford Chorus will perform "The Best of Broadway" May 17, 8 p.m., and May 18, 3 p.m., at Stony Brook Middle School, 9 Farmer Way. $5-$20. westfordchorus.org, 978-392-4662.
Westford: Parish Center for the Arts, 10 Lincoln St. May 17, 8 p.m., East of Eden CD release party. $8-$10 westford.com/pca.
THEATER
Acton: Theatre III, 250 Central St., will perform "Man of La Mancha" May 9, 10, 16, 17 at 8 p.m.; May 18, 2 p.m. $15-$18. theatreiii.org. 978-263-9070.
Lexington: The Lexington Players perform "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" May 18-20, 8 p.m., at Hancock United Church of Christ, 1912 Massachusetts Ave. $14-$18. lexingtonplayers.org, 781-862-2866.
Lowell: Performances by the Image Theater at the Old Court Tavern at Middle and Center streets: May 16, 17, 23 at 8 p.m., May 24 at 4 and 8 p.m.: "Tales from a Tavern." $19. imagetheater.com, 978-441-0102.
Lowell: Merrimack Repertory Theatre, 50 East Merrimack St. Through May 11: "The Four of Us." Performances Wednesday through Sunday. $26-$56. merrimackrep.org, 978-654-4678.
Reading: The Quannapowitt Players, 55 Hopkins St., will perform "True West" by Sam Shepard through May 17, Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m., Sunday at 3 p.m. Two-for-one May 11, 3 p.m. $16-$18. qptheater.com, 781-942-2212.
Reading: Diane Lind and Harold Bond will perform "Marriage, Mayhem, and Memories," four comedic episodes, May 22, 7 p.m., at Reading Public Library, 64 Middlesex Ave. Free. 781-994-9044.
CHILDREN
Acton: The Discovery Museums at 177 Main St. Open daily, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. The Children's Museum, for toddlers and preschoolers; the Science Museum, for school-age children. $8 per museum, $12 for both. discoverymuseums.org, 978-264-4200.
Arlington: Girl Authority will perform May 9, 7 p.m., at Regent Theater, 7 Medford St. $11.50-$13.50. 781-646-4898.
Concord: Concord Youth Theatre at Emerson Umbrella Center for the Arts, 40 Stow St., will perform "Alice in Wonderland" May 10 and 17, 2 and 7 p.m., at the Thoreau School, 29 Prairie St. $9-$12. For ages 4 and older. $9-$12. concordyouththeatre.org, 978-371-1482, ext. 1.
Lexington: Lexington Youth Summer Theatre will hold auditions for "Willy Wonka" May 11 and 12, 6-8 p.m., at Temple Emunah, 9 Piper Road. For students in grades 3-12. Prepare a song from a musical. 781-860-9791.
Lowell: Lowell Memorial Auditorium, 50 East Merrimack St., Nov. 7, 6:30 p.m., "Playhouse Disney Live." $18-$54. Tickets on sale May 13. ticketmaster.com, 617-931-2000 (Mass.), 603-868-7300 (N.H.), or at the box office.
HISTORICAL HOUSES
Arlington: The 1740 Jason Russell House and Smith Museum, 7 Jason St., home of the Arlington Historical Society, is open for tours Saturday and Sunday, 1-4 p.m. $1-$3. arlingtonhistorical.org, 781-648-4300.
Bedford: The 1713 Job Lane Farm Museum, one of the oldest houses and barns in Bedford, is open for tours the second Sunday of the month, 2-4 p.m. $2; $5 per family. 781-275-8794.
Concord: Orchard House, 399 Lexington Road, home of the Louisa May Alcott family. May 24, 4:45 p.m., "Welcome to Our Home: A Living History Tour." $4-$12, family rate, $30. Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Sunday, 1-4:30 p.m. $9; seniors and students, $7; ages 6-17, $5; family rate, $25. louisamayalcott.org.
Concord: The Ralph Waldo Emerson House, 28 Cambridge Turnpike, home of the author from 1835 to 1882, open for guided tours. Thursday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Sunday, 1-4:30 p.m. $6-$8. 978-369-2236.
Concord: The Old Manse, 269 Monument St., home of the Emerson, Hawthorne, and Ripley families, is open Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sundays and holidays, noon-5 p.m. House admission: $5-$8; family rate, two adults and up to three children, $25. Trustees of Reservations members admitted free. oldmanse.org; 978-369-3909.
Lexington: Lexington Historical Society properties are open for the season. The Buckman Tavern on the Green is open daily, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tours on the half-hour. The Munroe Tavern, 1332 Massachusetts Ave., is open weekends, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., through June 15, then daily. Tours on the half-hour. The Hancock-Clarke House, 36 Hancock St., is closed for restoration. One-house admission: $6; ages 6-16, $4; younger than 5, free. Two-house admission: $8; ages 6-16, $5. lexingtonhistory.org, 781-862-1703.
North Andover: The North Andover Historical Society, 53 Academy Road, features exhibitions on 19th-century New England, an archive, and library. May 8, 7 p.m. "Speak Easy" forum on community preservation. May 21, 7:30 p.m., slide presentation on the 1740 Samuel Osgood House. $5; members free. The 1715 Parson Barnard House, 179 Osgood St., which also features period furniture and artifacts from 1715 to 1830, opens May 18: Sundays, 1-3 p.m. House admission: $5, seniors $3, age 16 and younger $2. Members free. 978-686-4035.
Reading: The Parker Tavern, 103 Washington St., the oldest house in Reading, is open Sundays, 2-5 p.m. May 10, 10 a.m-3 p.m. Colonial Faire Day. Free. parkertavern.org, 781-944-7240.
GALLERIES
Acton: Acton Memorial Library at 486 Main St. Through May: "Earth Works," paintings by Karma Shaath-Massoud. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, 2-5 p.m. Free. 978-264-9641.
Andover: Addison Gallery of American Art on the Phillips Academy campus, 180 Main St. Through July 13: "Accommodating Nature: The Photographs of Frank Gohlke." Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, 1-5 p.m. Free. addisongallery.org, 978-749-4015.
Arlington: Arlington Center for the Arts, 41 Foster St. Through June 20: "Arlington: My Take Community Photographic Exhibit," photos by 44 citizen photographers. Free. acarts.org, 781-648-6220.
Arlington: 13FOREST Gallery, 167A Massachusetts Ave. Through June 6: "Sharp Objects," metal sculpture, mosaics, and stained glass. Reception May 16, 7-9 p.m. Open Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Thursday-Friday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Free. 13forest.com, 781-641-3333.
Bedford: At the Bedford Public Library, 7 Mudge Way. Through May 15: Wildlife photography by Michael Milicia. Open Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Free. bedfordlibrarygallery.org, 781-275-6765.
Belmont: The Massachusetts Audubon Society Habitat Wildlife Sanctuary, 10 Juniper Road. Through June 2: "New Work" by Fay Lamson Hannon. Open weekdays, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. massaudubon.org, 617-489-5050.
Concord: At Concord Library, 129 Main St. Through May 31: sculpture by Maggie Stern and pastels by Kay Hartung. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, 1-5 p.m. Free. 978-371-8782.
Concord: Lacoste Gallery, 25 Main St. May 17 through June 5: "Warren MacKenzie: American Master." Reception May 17, 3-5 p.m. Open Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Thursday until 7 p.m.; Sunday, 1-5 p.m. Free. 978-369-0278.
Groton: Owen Smith Schuman Gallery of the Groton Public Library, 99 Main St. Through June 14: "Botanical Inspirations," multimedia exhibit. Reception May 10, 12:30-2:30 p.m.; gallery talk 1 p.m. Open Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. gpl.org, 978-448-1167.
Lawrence: Essex Art Center at 56 Island St. May 9-June 20: "Symbols of Search" by Goodloe Suttler and "Ten Years of New Paint." Reception May 9, 5-7 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. 978-685-2343.
Lexington: Lexington Arts and Crafts Society, 130 Waltham St. Artist Demonstration Series: May 13, 7:30 p.m., Caleb Stone, landscapes in oils. Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, 1-5 p.m. Free. 781-862-9696.
Lexington: Francesca Anderson Gallery, 56 Adams St. Through May 24: annual portrait show featuring works by 40 artists. Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, 2-6 p.m. Free. fafineart.com, 781-862-0060.
Lexington: Depot Square Gallery, 1837 Massachusetts Ave. Through May 25: "Earthtones," ceramics by Joan Carcia, landscapes by Carole Parrish. Open Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sunday, noon-4 p.m. Free. 781-863-1597.
Littleton: Gallery at Indian Hill Music Center, 36 King St. Through June: "Drawings from the Kitchen." Open weekdays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 978-486-0540.
Lowell: Congressional Archives Exhibits highlighting chancellor Martin T. Meehan's congressional career will be on display through December at UMass-Lowell's Lydon Library, 84 University Ave., 978-934-3205, and O'Leary Library, 61 Wilder St., 978-934-4550. Both open Monday-Thursday, 7:30 a.m.-midnight; Friday, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, 1 p.m.-midnight. Free. 978-934-4808.
Lowell: At the 119 Gallery, 119 Chelmsford St. May 16, 8:30 p.m., 'Spiral7 and Cilla Vee perform "That From Which," a multidimensional performance of movement, music, and projections. $10. 978-452-8138.
Lowell: The Loading Dock Gallery, 122 Western Ave. Through May 25, "Floral Studies: Photography, Pastels" by Thaddeus Miles and Roland Crosby. Open Wednesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Open studio day the first Saturday of each month. Free. 978-508-8740.
Medford: At Springstep, 98 George P. Hassett Drive. Through May 29: "Drawing in Space: Sculptures by Joe Wheaton." Open weekdays, 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. springstep.org, 781-395-0402.
Medford: Tufts University Art Galleries at Aidekman Arts Center, 40 Talbot Ave. Through May 18: MFA Thesis Exhibition. May 8, 6 p.m., gallery talk with artists Yaron Dotan and Elizabeth LeDoux, Youngsun Lee, Hilary McBride, Sarah Williamson. Open Tuesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thursday until 8 p.m. Free. 617-627-3518.
Pepperell: At the Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., through May 30: photos of Pepperell conservation lands by Ken Hartlage. Free. Tuesday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. lawrencelibrary.org, 978-618-6048.
Winchester: At the Griffin Museum of Photography, 67 Shore Road. Through May 18: "Photosynthesis II," a collaboration between Boston Arts Academy and Winchester High School; "Convolutions," photographs by Georganne Mennin; "Salisbury," photographs by Marla Sweeney. Open Tuesday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, noon-4 p.m. $5; seniors $2; children younger than 12 and members free; free to all on Thursdays. griffinmuseum.org. 781-729-1158.
Winchester: At the Aberjona Nursing Center, 184 Swanton St. Through May 15: "Tranquility East," watercolors by Robyn Samiljan. Open daily, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. 781-729-9370.
DANCE
Arlington: "Tapestry 2008," a celebration of tap dance day featuring Tap Ole, May 16, 8 p.m., at Regent Theatre, 7 Medford St. $28-$32. May 17, 8 p.m., participant showcase. $15. regenttheatre.com, 781-646-4849.
Chelmsford: Chelmsford Senior Center, 75 Groton Road. May 24, 7-10:30 p.m., "In Memorium Dance." Music by The Comeback Kids. $8. 978-635-1829.
NATURE
Acton: Friends of the Acton Arboretum will host tours of Arboretum gardens: June 14, 10 a.m.-noon, hosta, butterfly, and herb garden tour. $5. Register at acton-ma.gov. Information at actonarboretum.org.
Arlington: The Arlington Garden Club will hold a plant sale May 10, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., at the Jason Russell House, Massachusetts Avenue and Jason Street. Proceeds benefit civic planting projects. 781-646-6814.
Bedford: Plant and craft fair, with entertainment, children's activities, and barbecue lunch May 17, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., at First Parish Church on the Common. Free. Rain or shine. uubedford.org/plantfair.
Belmont: The Massachusetts Habitat Wildlife Sanctuary, 10 Juniper Road, is open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 18, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., herb plant sale. $3 each, 4 for $10. Trails, formal gardens, art gallery. $3-$4 for nonmembers; free admission to gallery. 617-489-5050.
Concord: Verrill Farm, 11 Wheeler Road, will hold an asparagus festival May 24, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Includes trip to fields, luncheon, cooking tips. $25. Reservations required. verrillfarm.com, 978-369-4494.
Harvard: "Creating an Ecologically Sustainable Community: The Challenge and Opportunity for Global and Local Citizenship," talk by Larry Buell, May 13, 7 p.m., at Harvard Public Library, 5 Pond Road. Free. nashuariverwatershed.org, 978-448-0299.
Lexington: The Lexington Field and Garden Club will hold a plant sale May 21, 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m., on the grounds of the National Heritage Museum, 33 Marrett Road. Free. 781-862-1453.
North Andover: Coolidge-Stevens Place, 139 Andover St. May 10, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., plant sale. Gardens and grounds are open year-round, 8 a.m.-sunset daily. Free. thetrustees.org.
Reading: Reading Garden Club "Geraniums and More" plant and bake sale May 19, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., at Reading Public Library. Proceeds benefit club's civic projects.
Stoneham: Stone Zoo, 149 Pond St. Open Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday and major holidays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. $6-$10, ages 2 and younger free. stonezoo.org, 617-541-LION.
Stoneham: Botume House Visitor Center, Middlesex Fells Reservation, 4 Woodland Road, offers hikes and programs for all ages on its 2,575 acres of scenic and recreational areas. Open daily, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 781-662-5214.
Stoneham: The Stoneham Garden Club will hold a plant sale and lobster roll luncheon May 22, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at All Saints Episcopal Church, 79 Central St. Luncheon starts at 11:30 a.m. Proceeds benefit club projects. 781-438-9529.
Westford: Westford Garden Club annual plant sale May 24, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., on Westford Common. 978-392-6827.
LECTURES
Belmont: Belmont Public Library, 336 Concord Ave. May 15, 7:30 p.m., "Beyond the Olympics: Discontent in the Minority Provinces of Tibet and Xinjiang." Slide lecture by Seth Kirby. Free; 617-993-2870.
Concord: Readings at the Poetry Center at Emerson Umbrella Center for the Arts, 40 Stow St. May 18, 3 p.m., Afaa Michael Weaver, Bob Clawson, and Caroline Hunter. $3-$6. concordpoetry.org.
Concord: E.L. Doctorow will discuss and sign copies of his books May 20, 7:30 p.m., at Trinitarian Congregational Church, 54 Walden St. $5-$15. Proceeds benefit the Walden Woods project. Reservations recommended. 781-259-4707.
Lexington: Spring Lecture Series at National Heritage Museum, 33 Marrett Road. May 10, Gretchen Murphy, "The Monroe Doctrine and the Geography of the United States." May 17, 2 p.m., Elizabeth Cobbs Hoffman, "Flying to the Aid of Humanity: Hope and Reality in JFK's Peace Corps." June 5, 7 p.m., Crocker Snow Jr., "Speak Softly and Carry a Soft Stick." Free. 781-861-6559.
Lexington: Christie Higgenbottom will discuss "The Family Nurse: Home Medical Care in the Early 19th Century," May 14, 10 a.m., at the National Heritage Museum, 33 Marrett Road. Free. Sponsored by the Lexington Field and Garden Club. 781-862-1453.
Lowell: Jay Leno will speak at the 10th anniversary of the Middlesex Community College
Medford: Historian Thomas L. Doughton will discuss "Beyond Belinda's Story: Moral and Legal Responsibilities to Freed Slaves in Massachusetts" May 21, 7:30 p.m., at Royall House, 15 George St. Free. royallhouse.org, 781-396-9032.
Methuen: At the Nevins Memorial Library, 305 Broadway. May 19, 6 p.m., author Evelyn Shakir, "Remember Me to Lebanon: Stories of Lebanese Women in America." Free. 978-373-2288.
North Reading: At Flint Memorial Library, 147 Park St. May 20, 7 p.m., John Veneziano, "Numbelieveable: The Dramatic Stories Behind the Most Memorable Numbers in Sports History." Free. 978-664-4942.
Reading: Reading Public Library, 64 Middlesex Ave. May 27, 7:30 p.m., John Galluzzo, "Lighthouses Far and Near." Free. 781-944-0840.
Winchester: Readings and book signings at Book Ends, 559 Main St. May 10, 2 p.m., children's author Matt Tavares, "Lady Liberty." Free. 781-721-5933.
BENEFITS
Lawrence: Comedy benefit for stroke victim and Lawrence native Mike Therrien May 10, 6:30 p.m., at The Claddagh, 399 Canal St. Stars Joe Carroll, Steve Bjork, Sal Votano, Jim Laprell, Ellen Moschetto, and Alana Susko. $20. E-mail MT_Charitable_Association@comcast.net.
North Andover: Performing artist Michael Israel will create huge portraits on stage May 9, 8 p.m., at Rogers Center for the Arts at Merrimack College, 315 Turnpike St. $25. Proceeds benefit Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley Inc. 800-892-0890.
MUSEUMS
Billerica: Middlesex Canal Museum, 71 Faulkner St., featuring exhibits about the 27-mile canal and narrow-gauge railroad, is open Saturday and Sunday, noon-4 p.m. Free. 978-667-2316.
Concord-Lexington: Minute Man National Historical Park's North Bridge Visitor Center, 174 Liberty St., Concord, and Minute Man Visitor Center, Route 2A, Lexington, are open daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Both feature Revolutionary War exhibits and artifacts. Grounds open daily, sunrise to sunset. Free. 978-369-6944.
Concord: Concord Museum at Lexington Road and Cambridge Turnpike. Through May 18: "American Style: Russell Kettell's Pine Furniture." May 11, 1 -3 and 2-4 p.m., Mother's Day Tea and Tour. $15-$20. Reservations required. Open Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, noon-5 p.m. $5-$10. concordmuseum.org, 978-369-9609.
Harvard: Fruitlands Museum, 102 Prospect Hill Road. On exhibit: "Branching Out." Parking $5; members free. fruitlands.org; 978-456-3924.
Lawrence: Lawrence Heritage State Park, 1 Jackson St., and the Immigrant City Archives. Ongoing: "City of Workers," "Bread and Roses Strike," video and changing art, and historical exhibitions. Open daily, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. 978-794-1655.
Lexington: National Heritage Museum at 33 Marrett Road. May 9, 7-9 p.m., Stuart Whitehurst of Skinner Inc. will appraise 50 items. One item per person; unlimited number may attend. To register item, call 781-457-4156. $5-$7. On exhibit: "The Grand Lodge of Masons in Massachusetts: Celebrating 275 Years of Brotherhood." "Remember Me: Highlights from the National Heritage Museum," May 18-Feb. 8, 2009: "Keepers of Tradition: Art and Folk Heritage in Massachusetts" and "Sowing the Seeds of Liberty: Lexington and the American Revolution." Open Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Free. nationalheritagemuseum.org, 781-861-6559.
Lowell: American Textile History Museum, 491 Dutton St. The museum's exhibition halls are closed for renovation; the collections department and library are open by appointment. Thursday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $3-$4. athm.org, 978-441-0400.
Lowell: The New England Quilt Museum at 18 Shattuck St. On exhibit through June 15: "The Whole Story: Wholecloth Quilts Made by Hand and Machine." May 10, 1 p.m., "Quilty Conscience: The Impact of Patchwork on Aesthetics Worldwide," lecture and reception with Laura Fisher. $10-$15. Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday noon-4 p.m. $4-$5. nequiltmuseum.org, 978-452-4207.
Lowell: Revolving Museum, 22 Shattuck St. Through Dec. 31: "Toys and Games: More Than Amusement." Open Tuesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. 978-937-2787.
Lowell: Mogan Cultural Center, 40 French St. "Mill Girls and Immigrants" exhibition. Open Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 1:30-5 p.m. Free. 978-275-1826.
Lowell: Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center, 246 Market St., is open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Exhibits include National Streetcar Museum, Boston & Maine Railroad, and River Transformed. Walking tours are offered daily at 2:30 p.m., Boott Museum, 115 John St. (formerly 400 Foot of John St.), features weave room, interactive exhibitions about the Industrial Revolution, and Lowell history; open daily 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Fees for some activities and programs. nps.gov/lowe, 978-970-5000; TDD 978-970-5002.
EXTRA
Andover: Crafts in the Park, May 10, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at Chestnut and Bartlett streets. 100 local and regional crafters and food vendors. Rain date: May 11 at Andover High School field house on Shawsheen Road. 978-475-0668.
Belmont: The documentary film "For the Bible Tells Me So," about homosexuality and the scriptures, will be shown May 14, 7 p.m., at Belmont High School, 221 Concord Ave. Free. 617-489-5082.
Belmont: Freedom to Marry ice cream social May 16, 5-7 p.m., on the town green, 404 Concord Ave. Free. 617-489-5082.
Medford: West Medford Open Studios, May 10 and 11, noon-5 p.m. Artist studios, exhibits, music performances, readings and more throughout the area. wmos.org, 781-483-3605.
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Derry: Kids Coop Theatre will perform "Willy Wonka Jr." May 9-17 (Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 1 and 7 p.m.) at Adams Memorial Opera House, 29 West Broadway. kids-coop-theatre.org, 603-437-0505.
Hollis: Beaver Brook at Maple Hill Farm, 117 Ridge Road. The farm offers nature hikes, workshops, and classes. beaverbrook.org, 603-465-7787.
Milford: Exhibits at the New Hampshire Antique Co-Op, 323 Elm St. Through June 30: "Antique Bridal Collection" and works by Prism Painters. Open daily, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 603-673-8499.
Nashua: Yellow Taxi Productions, 92 Main St., will hold auditions for Ronald Harwood's "taking Sides" May 13, 7-10 p.m. yellowtaxiproductions.org, 603-791-4558.
Nashua: At Nashua Public Library, 2 Court St. May 22, 7 p.m., transplant surgeon Pauline W. Chen will discuss her book "Final Exam: A Surgeon's Reflections on Mortality." May 29, 7 p.m., Jose Manuel Lezcano, "The Guitar and the Devil: Music, Magic, and Ritual Among Ecuadorian Indians." Free. nashualibrary.org, 603-589-4610.
Nashua: The Peacock Players will perform "Peter Pan" May 9-18, Friday 7 p.m., Saturday 2 and 7 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m. at Court Street Theater, 14 Court St. 10-$17. peacockplayers.org, 603-886-7000.
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