Overall Globe South listings

The following activities are taking place in the area this week. Future events are included as space allows. To list your organization's event, send information three weeks before the event to Miele@globe.com or mail to Pamela Teehan Miele, Calendar, Globe South, The Boston Globe, 1165 Washington St., Hanover 02339.

Concerts

Braintree: Borders Bookstore, 255 Grossman Drive. Feb. 16, 7-9 p.m. Randolph singer-songwriter and guitarist Patti DeRosa performs original acoustic music. Free. 781-356-5111, bordersstores.com.

Canton: Open Book Coffeehouse, Canton Public Library, 786 Washington St. Feb. 17, 7:30 p.m., Friends of the Library host City of Roses, a folk music group featuring Linda Picceri, Michelle Tanguay, and Stephen Gilligan. Doors open 6:45 p.m. Admission $8. 781-821-5027, openbookcoffeehouse@verizon.net, 781-828-6606.

Hingham: Coffeehouse off the Square, Old Ship Parish House, 107 Main St. Feb. 17, 8 p.m. Jud Caswell. Open mike precedes concert. Proceeds benefit the Unitarian-Universalist Service Committee. Admission $10. 781-749-1767, judcaswell.com.

Kingston: Coffeehouse, Beal House, Route 106. Feb. 16, 8 p.m. South Shore Folk Music Club presents New Bedford Harbor Sea Chantey Chorus, featuring crewmembers from the schooner Ernestina. The chorus sings songs connected to New Bedford Harbor and the New England seafarer, including chanteys (work songs), ballads, and ditties. Mary Beth Soares and Truck Croteau open, with open mike at end. Nonperishable food donations accepted. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. for open mike sign-up. Tickets $6. 781-871-1052, ssfmc.org.

Marshfield: Jazz concert, Ventress Memorial Library, Webster Plaza. Feb. 11, 2 p.m. Friends of the Ventress Memorial Library sponsor a concert featuring jazz cabaret performer Bobbi Carrey and Doug Hammer on piano. The duo will perform "Between the Wars: Music from 1918 to 1941." Free. 781-834-5535.

Milton: Cafe Blue Hills, Parish Hall of First Parish Unitarian Universalist, 535 Canton Ave. Feb. 10, 7 p.m. Second Saturday concert series and open mike night. Featured performers followed by an open stage for performers or jam sessions where audience members are encouraged to participate with the musicians. $5 donation. 617-698-6329, fpmilton.org.

Norwood: Jazz Classic, Coakley Middle School, 1315 Washington St. Feb. 15, 3:30 p.m. Norwood High School Jazz Ensemble hosts annual event featuring 10 local high school jazz bands. Proceeds benefit student music programs. Admission $6, $5 seniors and students. 781-769-2333.

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. Feb. 9, Thick Richard. Feb. 10, Edgewater Road. Feb. 16, Brother Spyke. Feb. 17, Freeze Pops. Feb. 23, Wild Nites. Feb. 24, Breaking Point. Cover varies. 508-697-4800.

Brockton: Tiger's Den, 30 Intervale St. Punk and hardcore bands Fridays 7 p.m. Feb. 9, COA, Shipwreck, 40 SLS, Anton Rough, The Mongoloids, Product of Waste. Feb. 16, Bound by Regret, Betrayed by All, Legacy, Pitfall, Calcutta, Skywalker. Feb. 23, Ramallah, 25 TA Life, Cut Throat, Living Hell, Stout. Cover varies. 508-580-4299.

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-songwriter Sean Kane, 8-11 p.m. Both sessions held in the pub on the ground floor. Free. 781-821-8291, irishculture.org.

Hanson: Damien's, 279 Spring St. Live bands Thursdays 8:30 p.m., Fridays-Saturdays, 9 p.m. Joe Merrick, acoustic guitar and piano. No cover. 781-447-6556.

Kingston: Frankie D's, 164H Summer Hill Plaza. Feb. 9, 10 p.m.The Mighty HouseRockers. No cover. 781-582-8226.

Mansfield: Rose Garden Coffeehouse, Orthodox Congregational Church, 17 West St. Feb. 10, 8 p.m. Antje Duvekot, a German singer-songwriter, and Flynn, an Irish songwriter perform together. Nonperishable food donations for the Mansfield community food pantry accepted at door. Admission $12. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. rosegardenfolk.com.

Norwell: Mount Blue Restaurant, Route 123. Live music Thursday-Saturday 9 p.m.-midnight. Feb. 9, Jah Spirit. Feb. 10, Basic Black Blues. Feb. 16, Ryan Fardy and Shades of Blue. Feb. 17, Splash of Blues. Feb. 23, Union Jack. Feb. 24, Joe Leary Band. No cover. 781-659-0050, mountblue.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. 508-830-1262.

Plymouth: The Vine, European Style Wine Bar, 18 Main St. Extension, under Cafe Strega. Tuesday-Sunday 4 p.m. Wednesdays, wine tastings 6-8 p.m. $15, includes appetizers. Music Friday-Saturday, 8 p.m.-midnight. Feb. 9, Sherry Malone. Feb. 10, Judy Pavadore and Paul Colarusso. Feb. 11-13, Hollywood and Vine Theatre, tickets $14. Feb. 16, Karen Grenier. Feb. 17, Dave Yaegar. Feb. 23, Tiffany Parks. Feb. 24, Jeff Copeland. No cover. 508-830-1942, thevineplymouth.com.

Quincy: J. Geils Tribute show, Bad Abbots, 1546 Rear Hancock St. (across from Quincy District Court). Feb. 17, DK and Friends -- J. Geils Tribute show, featuring Danny Klein, original bass player for J. Geils band, and Satch Romano on harp. No cover. 617-774-1434.

Quincy: The Holy Ground, 600 Hancock St. Music Mondays 8:30 p.m. "The Yard Rock: Keeping the Blues Alive," a dinner blues jam hosted by Matt Stubbs and guests. Thursdays at 9 p.m. Blues Club house night hosted by Joe Hajjar. Today, Lisa Marie and All Shook Up. Feb. 9, Matt Stubbs with Gordon Beadle. Feb. 15, TBA. Feb. 16, "Step Up 4 Kids Benefit," featuring the Suffering Bastards with Monster Mike Welch. Feb. 22, Chris Fitz Band. Mondays, 9 p.m. dinner blues jam, hosted by Joe Hajjar and the Stubbies. Feb. 18, 2-5 p.m. Moondance band featuring Daniel Banks on drums. Cover varies. 617-773-4334, yardrock.com.

Quincy: Kilroy's Cafe, 132 East Howard St. Bands Friday-Saturday 9 p.m. and Sunday 8:30-11:30 p.m. First Friday of the Month Open Mike Blues Jam, Feb. 16, Sweet Melissa and Chris Stoval Brown. No cover. 617-773-2660.

Walpole: Finigans Wake, 7 Glenwood Ave. Feb. 10, 8 p.m. The Amaral Brothers featuring Rick Clerici perform benefit concert for the Walpole Arts Association. Ticket information, 508-668-1189.

Wareham: Onset Bay Blues Cafe, 2 West Central Ave. Live bands and jam sessions Wednesday-Friday, 3 p.m.-1 a.m., Saturday and Sunday noon-1 a.m. Open mike and jam sessions; instruments include a drum kit, guitars, harmonica mike, keyboards, and a Hammond H112 on premises. 508-291-2471.

Weymouth: Next Page Blues Cafe, 550 Broad St. Sundays, 8 p.m.-midnight, Dave Foley's Rockin' Roots Acoustic Jam. Thursdays, 7-11 p.m., The New Blue Revue Open Mike Blues Jam Party. Today, Dirty Blonde Blues Jam. Feb. 9, The Ripchordz. Feb. 10, Dave and The Goliaths. Feb. 11, 4 p.m. "Benefit for Rich Brown," featuring The Mighty HouseRockers, Mission of Blues, Miss Cindy Daley and The Blue Dog band. Cover $10, includes buffet. Feb. 15, New Blue Revue Blues Jam. Feb. 16, Lickity Split. Feb. 17, "Undaunted," Professor Harp. Feb. 18 and 25, Dave Foley. Feb. 22, Gregg Miller Blues Jam. Feb. 23, Hoodoo Revelator. Feb. 24, Mission of Blues. Friday-Saturday, 9:15 p.m.-12:45 a.m. Glen McAuliff and friends, classic rock acoustic cafe. No cover. 781-335-9796.

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: South Shore singles, Abington VFW, 30 Central St. Feb. 23, 8 p.m.-midnight. Semi monthly smoke-free dance featuring music by DJ Dee Dee Rose. Admission $10. Dance lesson 7:30-8 p.m., proper dress. 781-331-0021, southshoresingles.org.

Dedham: Country ballroom and line dancing, Moseley's on the Charles, 50 Bridge St. Every first Thursday with DJ Paul DeMaria for partner and line dancing. Dance lesson included at 7 p.m. $12. Refreshments, cash bar. 781-326-3075, 781-925-1170, moseleysonthecharles.com.

Foxborough: Single Executives Club, The LaFayette House Ballroom, 109 Washington St. (Route 1 south). Feb. 23, 8:30 p.m.-midnight. Dancing to music by a DJ and complimentary buffet, free door prizes and "Match Game" prizes. Admission $10 before 9 p.m., $15 after. 781-446-0234, se-4u.com.

Rockland: Single Executives Club, Radisson Hotel Grand Ballroom, 929 Hingham St. Feb. 16, 8:30 p.m.-midnight. Dancing to music by a DJ and complimentary buffet, free door prizes and "Match Game" prizes. Admission $10 before 9 p.m., $15 after. 781-446-0234, se-4u.com.

Walpole: Single Executives Club, Raffael's, 1601 Main St., Route 1A. Feb. 9, 8:30 p.m.-midnight. Dancing to music by a DJ and complimentary buffet, free door prizes and "Match Game" prizes. Admission $10 before 9 p.m., $15 after. 508-668-8071, 781-446-0234, se-4u.com.

FILMS

Marshfield: Jewish film festival, Congregation Shirat Hayam, in the Marshfield United Methodist Church, 185 Plain St. (Route 139). Feb. 10, 7:30 p.m. The South Shore Jewish Film Festival features a screening of "Rashevski's Tango," a Belgium and French film with English subtitles. Tickets $5. 781-582-2700, shirathayam.net.

Sharon: Israeli cinema, Temple Israel, 125 Pond St. Feb. 11, 7:30 p.m. The Israeli Affairs Committee of Temple Israel hosts "Introduction to the History of Israeli Cinema," discussion and film clips presented by Michael Yochay. 781-784-3986.

Lectures and Readings

Duxbury: Author talk, Duxbury Free Library, 77 Alden St. Feb. 25, 2 p.m. Dawn Clifton Tripp, author of "The Season of Open Water," will read and discuss her writing process. Free, tickets available at Westwinds Bookshop and the library. 781-934-2721.

Hingham: Lecture series, Glastonbury Abbey, 16 Hull St. Feb. 15, 7:15 p.m. "Listening to Other Voices: The Fears That Bind Us," an inter-religious lecture series. The Rev. Hurman E. Hamilton presents "Walking in the Shadows: Bringing the Spiritual Life to Boston's Street Youth." Free, donations accepted. 781-749-2155, glastonburyabbey.org.

Norwell: WaterWatch lecture series, South Shore Natural Science Center, 48 Jacobs Lane. The North and South Rivers Watershed Association, the science center, and Mass. Audubon present lecture series Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Feb. 14, Peter Arenstam, maritime artisans master at Plimoth Plantation, discusses "Project Mayflower," created in 1955 to construct a reproduction of the Mayflower. Feb. 21, "Melting Ice and Rising Seas," travel from Greenland to Antarctica with glaciologist and expedition leader Sarah Das, a scientist at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, as she examines the fate of the polar regions in a warming world. Feb. 28, "Eldridge White Tide Chart What Goes Up Must Come Down: The Myths and Science of Tides." Ridge White, editor and publisher of the Eldridge Tide and Pilot Book, will tell the story of his family's involvement with the book for five generations. Free. 781-659-8168, 781-659-9400, 781-659-2559, nsrwa.org.

Scituate: Author visit, Front Street Book Shop, 165 Front St., Scituate Harbor. Feb. 9, 6 p.m. Ann Hood, author of "Knitting Circle," reads and sign copies of the book. Free. 781-545-5011, frontstreetbookshop.com.

Theater

Bridgewater: Spoken word performance, Bridgewater State College, Rondileau Campus Center auditorium. Feb. 10, 7:30 p.m., Saul Williams, poet, singer, author and spoken word/slam poetry performer will perform. Free, but tickets required. 508-531-6166.

Foxborough: Improv Soup, Burrell Elementary School, 16 Morse St. Feb. 9, 7:30 p.m. The Un-Common Theatre Company's teen improvisational troupe continues season of long and short-form improv based on audience suggestions. Other shows: March 9, April 13, May 4, and June 15. Tickets $5, $3 students, available at the door. 508-698-3098, uncommontheatre.com.

Foxborough: "The Music Man," Orpheum Theatre, 1 School St. Today and Feb. 9-11. Bay Colony Productions presents Meredith Wilson's award-winning musical. Performances: Feb. 9-10, 8 p.m. and Feb. 11, 2 p.m. Tickets $24, $22 seniors and students and $18 children under 12. 508-543-2787 ext. 4., orpheum.org.

Mansfield: Three original plays, Blackbox Theater, 30 Crocker St. Feb. 16-17 and 23-24, 8 p.m. and Feb. 18, 2 p.m. Mansfield Music and Art Society presents three original plays by John Shanahan. "Bob's Date," follows Bob (who's not actually in this play) going on his first date in two years. His internal attributes -- nerves, logic, libido, confidence, and bull -- try to prepare him for the big night. "The Worst Possible Time for Writers Block," another comedy, begins with Peter, who is dying, and all he wants to do is write one more poem. "Brushstroke," looks at what enables an artist finish a masterpiece. Tickets $18, $16 seniors and $15 students. 508-339-2822, mmas.org.

Marion: "Later Life," Marion Art Center Theater, 80 Pleasant St. Feb. 9-10, 8 p.m. and Feb. 11, 4 p.m. A play by A.R. Gurney starring Paul Kandarian as Austin, Cynthia Latham as Ruth and Jay Gould, Michele and Mark Letourneau, Norris Brown, Suzy Taylor, Deborah Bokelkamp, Nancy Sparklin, Kim Hrasky and directed by Rex McGraw. Tickets $15. 508-748-1266, marionartcenter.org.

Milton: "Marx in Soho," Curry College, Academic and Performance Center, 1071 Blue Hill Ave. Feb. 14, 7 p.m. The Iron Age Theatre company presents a one-man, one-act play by Howard Zinn. Karl Marx (performed by Bob Weick ) returns to earth for one hour to defend his ideas and highlight the serious social issues facing the world today. Followed by a discussion led by Paul Pelan. Admission $5. 617-333-2143.

Norwell: "Late Nite Catechism," The Company Theatre, 30 Accord Park Drive. Today, 2 p.m. and Feb. 11, 7:30 p.m. All other performances sold out. Starring Kathleen Stefano. Tickets $30, available at box office or 781-871-2787, companytheatre.com.

Norwell: "Train of Love: A Tribute to Johnny Cash," The Company Theatre, 30 Accord Park Drive. Feb. 16, 8 p.m. Starring Terry Lee Goffee and his band. Tickets $29, available at box office or 781-871-2787, companytheatre.com, terryleegoffee.com.

Norwell: "Daddy King," James Library and Center for performing Arts, 24 West St. Feb. 11, 3 p.m. A one-man show presented by Sumner McClain, tells the story of Martin Luther King Jr. through the eyes of his father. Tickets $10. 781-659-7100.

Plymouth: "Wild, Wise and Witty Women," Radisson Hotel, Water Street. Today, 7-10 p.m. Loretta LaRoche performs and discusses ways to use humor to defeat stress. A portion of proceeds benefit the Lupus Foundation. Tickets $49. 508-747-1340, 866-468-7619.

Plymouth: "Love Letters," First Parish Church of Plymouth, Town Square. Feb. 16-17, 7:30 p.m. The play by A.R. Gurney performed by the Hat Trick Theatre of Plymouth. Proceeds benefit the First Parish Church of Plymouth charities. Ticket information, 508-747-6856.

Quincy: "The Other Shore," Cove Fine Arts Center, Eastern Nazarene College, 23 E. Elm St. Feb. 15-17, 7:30 p.m. The experimental play by Chinese Nobel Laureate for Literature Gao Xingjian. The play will be followed by discussions featuring Chinese community leaders and others. Admission $5. 617-745-3715.

Stoughton: Starline Dinner Theatre at the Paris Cabaret, 49 Monk St. (off Route 138). Saturdays, reservations 7-7:15 p.m. (7:30 p.m. dinner, 8:45 show). 781-297-7469, starlineroom.com.

Walpole: "Wizard's Crystal," Walpole High School, Nahatan Street. Feb. 16-17 and 23-24 at 7 p.m. and Feb. 17-18 and 24 at 2 p.m. Walpole Children's Theatre presents 15th anniversary production written by Paul Otteson. Tickets $11, $9, $8 seniors and children under 12. 508-668-9722, walpolechildrenstheatre.com.

Benefits

Mansfield: Anniversary dinner dance, Mansfield Holiday Inn, Feb. 14, The Mansfield Music and Arts Society celebrates their 14th anniversary gala featuring a three-course meal, live music by Sounds of Sing Band, and silent auction. For ticket and time information, call 508-339-2822.

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. "Sheep Thrills Fiber Circle," every other Saturday at 10 a.m. Join group of knitters, crocheters, and spinners. Free. Open dawn to dusk. 508-238-6049, nrtofeaston.org.

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. 617-698-1802, mass.gov/dcr/parks/metroboston/blue.htm.

Milton: Blue Hills Trailside Museum, 1904 Canton Ave. Natural history museum featuring live animal exhibits and educational programs sponsored by the Massachusetts Audubon Society. Saturday and Sunday programs include: 11 a.m., story time with animals for ages 3-5; 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. Fee $3, $2 for seniors, $1.50 for children ages 3-5. 617-333-0690.

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. $7, $5 children, free for younger than 2. 508-285-6451, winslowfarm.com.

Norwell: South Shore Natural Science Center, 48 Jacobs Lane. The center has a nature store and six trails; interactive indoor exhibits include the EcoZone, which incorporates live animals in a re-creation of their natural habitat. Feb. 15, 1:30-3:30 p.m. "Thursday Tea," actors from the Company Theatre in Norwell will perform musical numbers, and cast members from ACT, the children's theater group, will perform scenes from upcoming performance of "Mulan." Tickets $10. Vine Hall Gallery: "Whale Tracks and Facts," photographic exhibit cosponsored by the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary in Scituate, examines the results of research that used noninvasive suction cup tags to provide insights into the behavior of humpback whales, including images of whale behaviors. The center also features a nature preschool, function room, and six walking trails. $5, $3 children older than 2, and $20 maximum per family. 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 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. 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. $7. 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. "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.

For Children

Easton: Children's Museum at the Old Fire Station, 9 Sullivan Ave. Ages 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-Saturday noon-5 p.m. Sunday; $6, younger than 1 free. 508-230-3789, childrensmuseumineaston.org.

Museums

Brockton: Fuller Craft Museum, 455 Oak St. Through May 6, "Rhode Island School of Design Routes" curated by David Revere McFadden ; "Carter Smith : Shibori Treasures" fiber installation; "Drawing with Fire: The Glass Sculpture of Alan Klein." Through March 11, in the Community Gallery: "Intersections," jewelry, sculpture, and tools by metalsmiths Sue Ayagrn-Kowalski and Dianne Reilly. Daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Saturdays 2 p.m., guided tours with docents. $8, $5 seniors/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.-5 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $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.

Duxbury: Art Complex Museum, 189 Alden St. Through Feb. 25, "Works on Paper," juried by Stephanie Walker. Artists include: Ruby Amanze, Kathleen Gerdon Archer, Carol Bajen-Gahm, Teresa Blatt, Deborah Bryan, Bruce Colbert, Erica Daborn, Scott Henstrand, Marina Del Rosario Huang, Yuji Hiratsuka, Stan Kaplan, Yesung Kim, Eleanor LeBlanc, Arielle Marks, Nathalie Miebach, Bonnie Mineo, Robert Minervini, Lois Ramirez, Eun-Kyung Suh, Barbara Payne Ward, and Art Werger. Wind-in-the-Pines Hut, a tea hut on the grounds. First Thursday of month, 1-2:30 p.m., "Stories and Art," preschooler/toddler class. $5 per class. Shaker furniture, prints, American paintings, and Asian art. Wednesday-Sunday, 1-4 p.m. 781-934-6634, artcomplex.org.

Hull: Lifesaving Museum, 1117 Nantasket Ave. Restored lifesaving station includes shipwreck displays, observation tower, hands-on navigation exhibits for children. Through March, "Flying Santa: A Holiday Tradition," exhibit of photographs, articles, video clips and artifacts from a man who delivered gifts to families at lighthouses. 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. Feb. 10, 1-4 p.m., "Tea and Conversations with Mary Todd Lincoln." Tickets $15. On Feb. 11, 1-4 p.m., tours of Lincoln's log cabin, free hot chocolate, Civil War reenactments, live music with Emma Jean Moulton on an antique melodeon, children's crafts and stories from Lincoln's life. 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 April, "Journey's End: Death and Mourning in Plymouth Colony," art and documents from four centuries. Daily 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. $6, $5 seniors, $3 children 5-7. Plymouth residents free. 508-746-1620, pilgrimhall.org.

Historic Houses

Duxbury: Alden House Museum, 101 Alden St. The 1653 home of John Alden, a cooper on the Mayflower, and his wife, Priscilla. An exhibit 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.

Marshfield: Winslow House, 643 Careswell St. 1699 house with tea room, herb garden. Wednesday-Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 781-837-5753, winslowhouse.org.

Scituate: Maritime and Irish Mossing Museum, 30 Driftway. In the 1739 residence of Captain Benjamin James, exhibits on shipbuilding, Irish mossing, rescue, lighthouses, mariner antiques, and shipwrecks. Sundays 1-4 p.m. $4, $3 seniors, $2 children, under 6 free. 781-545-1083.

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.

Galleries

Brockton: Brockton Public Library, 304 Main St. Through Feb. 27, "Art/Brockton '07," multimedia exhibit featuring collage, oil paintings and photography by area artists. Monday-Tuesday, noon-8 p.m. and Wednesday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 27, 5-7 p.m. Artists reception. Free. 508-580-7890, brocktonpubliclibrary.org.

Cohasset: Paul Pratt Memorial Library, 35 Ripley Road. Through Feb. 28, The South Shore Art Center presents an exhibit of prints by Scituate artist James Baker. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; and Sunday 2-5 p.m. 781-383-1348, ssac.org.

Cohasset: South Shore Art Center, 119 Ripley Road. Bancroft Gallery: "Works on Paper." In the Dillon Gallery: "Men Who Paint," exhibit features works by Stephen Boczanowski, Jack Dickerson, John Lanza, Burton Longenbach, and Jose Santos. Faculty feature: Kaitlin Thurlow. Crossen Student Gallery: "The Apple of My Eye: Work by the Students of Sarah Roche." Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sunday noon-4 p.m. 781-383-2787, ssac.org.

Hingham: Hingham Public Library, 66 Leavitt St. In the Clemens Gallery through March 1, oil paintings by Mike Cunliffe Thompson. Dolphin Gallery: through March 29, the North River Arts Society presents "Mix it Up!" exhibit of original mixed media works by Marcia Ballou and Laura Harvey. In the Clemens Gallery: 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.

Marion: Marion Art Center, 80 Pleasant St. Through Feb. 28, "Winter Members Show," multimedia exhibition of works. Tuesday-Friday, 1-5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 508-748-2759, marionartcenter.org.

Norwell: James Library and Center for the Arts, 24 West St. Through Feb. 28, exhibition of paintings and photographs by Duxbury artist Stephen Eames. Tuesday-Friday 1-5 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.-1 p.m. 781-659-7100.

Workshops/Courses

Cohasset: Art classes, South Shore Art Center, 119 Ripley Road. Now accepting registration for winter classes and workshops. Feb. 10-11, Peter Madden, book artist, holds a two-day book arts workshop. 781-383-2787, ssac.org.

Calendar listings are compiled by Pamela Teehan Miele.