Globe West listings

Comprehensive listings for galleries, plays, music, and other happenings in Greater Boston's western communities.

SUMMER SERIES

Berlin: Summer concerts at 1870 Town Hall. Aug. 14, 7:30 p.m., Kids Show Choir. 978-838-2344.

Framingham: Wild Nights concert series presents singer-songwriter Bill Staines Aug. 8, 6 p.m. at Garden in the Woods, 180 Hemenway Road. $20, $17 children. 508-752-0700.

Hudson: Saturdays at South Street features free family performances at 2 p.m. at Cellucci Park, 37 South St. Rain location: Hudson Town Hall, 78 Main St. Aug. 9, Wholesale Klezmer Band. Aug. 16, Ben Rudnick and Friends. 978-562-1646, upwitharts.org.

Marlborough: Saturday Morning Discovery Series features free entertainment, 11 a.m., on Union Common, at Bolton and Main streets. Aug. 9, Wholesale Klezmer Band. Aug. 16, 35th Parallel performs "MediterrAsian" jazz. Aug. 23, mime Robert Rivest. Aug. 30, a cappella with Simple Harmonic Motion. Rain location: Johnson Auditorium, Walker Building, third floor, 255 Main St. 978-562-1646, upwitharts.org.

Medfield: Free concerts Thursdays, 6-8 p.m. at the gazebo next to the Medfield Library. Aug. 7, Flooky and the Beans. Aug. 14, Infractions. Aug. 21, Kristanthi Pappas. medfield-memo.org.

Watertown: Summer concerts, 6:30-8 p.m. Thursdays, at Saltonstall Park. Rain location: Watertown Public Library. Free. Aug. 7, Chicken Slacks. Aug. 14, 8 to the Bar. 617-972-6431, ci.watertown.ma.us.

THEATER

Hopedale: Hopkinton-based Enter Stage Left Theater presents "Grease" Aug. 15-16, 7:30 p.m., and Aug. 16-17, 2 p.m., at Hopedale High School. $15, $12 students and seniors. 508-435-2114, enterstagelefttheater.com.

Hudson: River's Edge Players presents "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying!" Aug. 8-9, 7:30 p.m. at Hudson High School, 69 Brigham St. $15, $12 students and seniors. 978-562-1646, upwitharts.org.

Milford: Summer Vacation Theatre presents "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" Aug. 7-8, 7:30 p.m. at the Milford Performing Arts Center Studio, 150 Main St. $12, $10 students and seniors. 508-473-1684.

Waltham: Reagle Players presents "No, No Nanette" with Donna McKechnie through Aug. 16 at Robinson Theatre, 617 Lexington St. 781-891-5600, reagleplayers.com.

Watertown: Improv Jones presents improvisational comedy show "Product Placement" Fridays, 8 p.m., at the Arsenal Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal St. $10. 617-926-1770, improvjonesboston.com.

CLASSICAL MUSIC

Natick: Opera del West presents "La Cenerentola (Cinderella)" Aug. 8, 8 p.m. at the Center for Arts, 14 Summer St. $25. 508-647-0097, natickarts.org.

Newton: Free concerts at the Newton Free Library, 330 Homer St. Aug. 14, 7 p.m., Aurora Duo performs works of Vivaldi, Copland, Gershwin, Puccini. 617-796-1360, newtonfreelibrary.net.

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: Amazing Things Arts Center, 55 Nicholas Road. Jazz jams Tuesdays, 8 p.m., $6. At the Amazing Firehouse, 160 Hollis St.: Aug. 8, 8 p.m., Miss Tess and the Bon Ton Parade, $15. Aug. 9, 8 p.m., Lance Bryant Group, Lynne Miller and SackCloth, $15. Aug. 10, 2 p.m., Dopapod and Funka-nima, $12. Aug. 15, 8 p.m., Bob Nieske 4, $15. Aug. 30, 8 p.m., Ralph Rosen's Organic Horns, $15. 508-405-ARTS, amazingthings.org.

Natick: The Center for Arts, 14 Summer St. Aug. 15, 8 p.m., No Static, $18. 508-647-0097, natickarts.org.

Sherborn: Sherborn Inn, Main Street. Jazz, 7-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays, $10. Aug. 12, Monte Carlo Jazz Ensemble. Aug. 19, Blue Horizon Jazz Band. Aug. 26, Lost in the Sauce! Sept. 2, Molly Malone with Sinti Rhythm. Sept. 9, Wolverine Jazz Band. Sept. 16, Blue Horizon Jazz Band. Sept. 23, Swing Times Five. Sept. 30, Dave Whitney Quintet. 508-655-9521, sherborninn.com.

FOLK, WORLD MUSIC

Framingham: Amazing Firehouse, 160 Hollis St. Aug. 16, 8 p.m., John Schindler and Deborah Rocha, $15. Aug. 22, 8 p.m., Jim Beloff's UKEtopia, $18. Aug. 23, 8 p.m., Two Old Friends, $15. 508-405-2787, amazingthings.org.

Hudson: Harvest Cafe, 40 Washington St. Third Saturday of the month, 1-3 p.m., songwriters circle with Lauren Passarelli. Wednesdays, open mike with Steve Howard. Performances Thursdays to Saturdays, 8-10 p.m., no cover. 978-567-0948, harvestcafeonline.com.

Natick: The Center for Arts, 14 Summer St. Aug. 9, 8 p.m., Don White, Deirdre Flint, $20. Aug. 11, 8 p.m., open mike with Julie Dougherty, $5. 508-647-0097, natickarts.org.

DANCE

Medway: Medway Contra Dance on the first Saturday each month, 7:30-10:30 p.m., at Christ Episcopal Church, 14 School St. Beginners welcome, no partner necessary. $7, teenagers half-price, ages 12 and younger free. 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 of 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; teens $4; younger than 12 free with adult. 617-876-3050.

FAMILY

Framingham: Garden in the Woods, 180 Hemenway Road. Aug. 9-10, ant weekend. Aug. 11, 10 a.m., animal ambassadors, $5. Aug. 16, 7-8:30 p.m., insect-sounds night hike. Aug. 20, 10 a.m.-noon, insect safari for grades 2-5, $14. Aug. 23-24, Butterfly Festival. 508-877-7630, newfs.org.

Franklin: ArtBeat store's walk-in art camp meets Saturdays, 3-6 p.m. at 9 Summer St. $12-$18 for supplies. Aug. 9, beaded CD clock. Aug. 16, tabletop castle. Aug. 23, Monet candle holder. Aug. 30, seashell mosaics. 781-646-2200, artbeatonline.com.

Hudson: Stage Two Theater featuring more than 20 young actors present an original play Aug. 8, 1 p.m. at Hudson High School, 69 Brigham St. $5. 978-562-1646, upwitharts.org.

Northborough: Magical Moments with Ed Popielarczyk Aug. 13, 7 p.m. at Algonquin Regional High School, 79 Bartlett St. 508-393-5025.

Stow: Wash the Fire Truck Day features truck washing, moon bounce, obstacle course, face painting, and rescue vehicles Aug. 17, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Stow Fire Station, 16 Crescent St. $5, $20 family maximum (adults free). 978-897-4537.

Waltham: Take a walk Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., and Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., at Gore Place, 52 Gore St. Backpack rental $5. For ages 3-9 with accompanying adult. Through Sept. 30. 781-894-2798, goreplace.org.

HAPPENINGS

Franklin: St. Rocco Festival features Italian food, clowns, rides, and entertainment Aug. 7, 5-10 p.m.; Aug. 8, 6-11 p.m.; Aug. 9, 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; and Aug. 10, noon-9 p.m. at St. Mary's School, Pleasant and Main streets opposite Town Common. 508-528-0020.

Medway: Mass. Cruisers auto show is Aug. 17 at Medway VFW, Holliston Road. Registration at 8 a.m. Advance $10, $12 day of show. 781-784-3808, masscruisers.com.

Natick: Textile artist Phyllis Gordon presents a demonstration on working with silk Aug. 14 at Five Crows, 8 Court St. 508-653-2526, fivecrows.com.

Needham: Friends of Hemlock Gorge summer picnic and outdoor concert Aug. 12, 6 p.m. to dusk at Hamilton Place, Central Avenue at Elliott Street. Music by Jenn Bostic and Kenny Silva. Bring picnics, chairs, blankets. Free. Rain date Aug. 19. hemlockgorge.org.

Waltham: Heirloom bulb sale offering rare and difficult-to-find flowering bulbs through Sept. 1 at Gore Place, 52 Gore St. 781-894-2798, goreplace.org/bulb-sale.htm.

Wellesley: Massachusetts Marketplace Festival features New England farmers, specialty food producers, artisans, and garden tours Aug. 9, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Elm Bank Horticulture Center. Rain date Aug. 10. $6, $2 under 12. masshort.org.

EXHIBITIONS

Boylston: "The Unseen Garden: Flowers in X-Ray Vision" on view through Sept. 14 at Tower Hill Botanic Garden, French Drive. Reception Aug. 7, 6-8 p.m. 508-869-6111, towerhillbg.org.

Natick: Works by Daniel S. Garzon, students from Janet Thompson's creative artists program, and students in Teresa Higgins's after-school art classes are on view through August at the Morse Institute Library, 14 East Central St. 508-647-6526.

Newton: Newton Free Library, 330 Homer St. Through Aug. 28, "Swimming with Fish" exhibition of works by Tom Dahill, and "Journey through Iceland," gelatin prints by Gordon Moriarty. Dahill reception Aug. 7, 7 p.m. 617-796-1360, newtonfreelibrary.net.

Sudbury: Nature photography by Steve McGrath and Roseann McGregor are on view through Aug.31 at the Wayside Inn Gallery, 72 Wayside Inn Road, off Route 20. Hours: 9 a.m.-8 p.m. daily. 978-440-9630.

Wayland: Work by students of Margret Krakauer through Sept. 10 at the Wayland Town Building. Reception Aug. 11, 6:45-8 p.m.

Wellesley: "Room Carving and the Human Nesting Project: Site Specific Installations" by Chris Nau and Douglas Weathersby on view through Dec. 5 in main entry lounge at Babson College's Map Hill Residence Hall. babson.edu.

Wellesley: Khaki Gallery, 9 Crest Road. Through Aug. 30, "Kinare, The Holy Shore: Photographs from Varanasi, India" by Samuel Allison. 781-237-1095, khakigallery.net.

Westborough: "Short Takes: Explorations in Small Format" is on view through Aug. 24 at Westboro Gallery, 8 West Main St. Hours: Wednesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 508-870-0110, westborogallery.com.

Westborough: "Life's Good Times!" featuring art photography is on view through Nov. 7 at Westboro Gallery's Tatnuck Bookseller location, 18 Lyman St. 508-870-0110, westborogallery.com.

FILM

Framingham: Indie Film Night, a showcase for local filmmakers, is held on the third Wednesday of each month, 7:30 p.m., at Amazing Things Arts Center, 55 Nicholas Road. $7. 508-405-2787, amazingthings.org.

LITERARY/SPOKEN WORD

Framingham: "Salon Gone Wrong: An Evening of Poetry and Delinquency" featuring poets, writers, and musicians Aug. 29, 8 p.m., at the Amazing Things Firehouse, 160 Hollis St. 508-405-2787, amazingthings.org.

Wellesley: Free author events at Wellesley Booksmith, 82 Central St. Aug. 13, 7 p.m., "Superdove: How the Pigeons Took Manhattan - and the World" by Courtney Humphries. 781-431-1160, wellesleybooksmith.com.

LECTURES

Newton: Free events at Newton Free Library, 330 Homer St. Aug. 12, 7:30 p.m., "Beyond Tolerance: Searching for Interfaith Understanding in America," Gustav Neibuhr. Aug. 19, 7:30 p.m., "Don't Bite Your Tongue: How to Foster Rewarding Relationships with Your Adult Children," Ruth Nemzoff. Aug. 26, 7:30 p.m., talk by Elizabeth M. Campbell, granddaughter of Captain Von Trapp. 617-796-1360, newtonfreelibrary.net.

Waltham: Forensic genealogist Sharon Sergeant discusses "Exposing a Fraud - Misha: A Memoire of the Holocaust Years" Aug. 20, 7:30 p.m. at the Waltham Public Library, 735 Main St. Free. 781-314-3425, ext. 2; waltham.lib.ma.us.

NATURE

Framingham: New England Wild Flower Society preserve Garden in the Woods, 180 Hemenway Road, features 1,500 native plant species and cultivars. Through Oct. 31: "Big Bugs," 13 giant outdoor sculptures by David Rogers. Hours: Daily, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Weekday tours, 10 a.m.; weekends, 2 p.m. $8, $6 students and seniors, $4 ages 3-18. 508-877-7630, newfs.org.

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, massaudubon.org/drumlin.

Natick: 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: Tuesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $4; ages 3-12, seniors $3. July 31, 7:30-9 p.m., ice cream and bats. Aug. 2, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., dragonflies galore. Aug. 14, 7:30 p.m., ice cream and katydids. Aug. 16, 9 a.m.-noon, wide-angle photography: focus on landscapes. 508-655-2296, 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. 508-528-3140, massaudubon.org/stonybrook.

MUSEUMS Framingham: Danforth Museum of Art, 123 Union Ave. Hours: Wednesday-Sunday, noon-5 p.m. $5, students and seniors $4, younger than 12 free. 508-620-0050, danforthmuseum.org.

Newton: McMullen Museum of Art reopens Aug. 30 with exhibition "Mystic Masque: Semblance and Reality in Georges Rouault, 1871-1958," running through Dec. 7. Housed in Boston College's Devlin Hall, 140 Commonwealth Ave. Hours will be Monday-Friday (except holidays) 11 a.m.-4 p.m., weekends noon-5 p.m. Free. 617-552-3282, 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. New exhibition: "All Newton Music School: In Tune with the Community." Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., and 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. During August, tours hourly 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. 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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