Globe West listings
These activities are scheduled for the area this week. Future events are included as space allows:
THEATER Bellingham: Steps Off Broadway presents "Beauty and the Beast" today, 2 p.m., at the John J. Lorusso Memorial Theater, 799 South Main St. $20 at the door. 508-876-9797.
Newton: "The Black Monk," chamber musical by Wendy Kesselman, presented Feb. 19, 7:30 p.m., at New Voices at New Rep, Arsenal Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal St. Free. 617-923-8487, newrep.org.
Sherborn: Jessa Piaia presents "An Evening With Susan B. Anthony" Feb. 15, 7 p.m., at the Sherborn Library, 4 Sanger St. 508-653-0770.
Watertown: New Repertory Theatre presents "Silence," a comedy by Moira Buffini, through today at the Arsenal Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal St. $30-$50. 617-923-8487, newrep.org.
Watertown: Improv Jones theater company performs "Death's Not So Bad Once You Get Used to It" Fridays, 8 p.m., at the Arsenal Center for the Arts, Black Box Theatre, 321 Arsenal St. $10. 617-926-1770, arsenalarts.org. Wellesley: "A Little Night Music" presented by Wellesley College Upstage Feb. 8-11 at Wellesley College, Alumnae Hall. Performances Thursday at 7 p.m., Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 2 and 8 p.m., Sunday at 7 p.m. 781-283-2000, theatre.wellesley.edu.
CLASSICAL MUSIC
Medway: Violinist Randy Hiller and pianist Robert Merfeld perform works of Bach, Mozart, Schubert, and Dvorak Feb. 18, 3:30 p.m., at the First Universalist Society, 262 Chestnut St. $15, youth and seniors $10, family $25. 508-533-2599.
Natick: Cappella Clausura presents "Planctus Mariae: A Medieval Opera" tonight, 7 p.m., at The Center for Arts, 14 Summer St. 617-964-6609.
Natick: The Lydian String Quartet performs Feb. 16, 8 p.m., at The Center for Arts, 14 Summer St. $20. 508-647-0097, natickarts.org.
Newton: Pianists Ya-Fei Chuang and Robert Levin perform four-hand and two-hand piano works by Mozart, Schubert, and Rachmaninoff Feb. 16, 7:30 p.m., at the All Newton Music School, 321 Chestnut St. $100. Proceeds to the school. Artist reception with wine and dessert. 617-527-4553, ext. 106; allnewtonmusicschool.com.
Newton: The Trancrede Trio performs works of Beethoven and Dvorak today, 3 p.m., at Temple Emanuel, Reisman Hall, 385 Ward St. Free. 617-965-2468.
Newton: Pianist Jun Toguchi performs works of Bach, Beethoven, Dvorak, Bavicchi, and Warren Feb. 18, 2 p.m., at the Newton Free Library, 330 Homer St. Free. 617-796-1360.
Newton: Pianist Stephen Porter and cellist Katherine Kayaian perform works of Bach and Rachmaninoff today, 2 p.m., at the Newton Free Library, 330 Homer St. Free. 617-796-1360.
Weston: Violinist Inge Thorn Engler and pianist Paul Huberdeau perform works by Faure, Dvorak, Gliere, Svendsen, Beach, Sibelius, Schumann in honor of Valentine's Day Feb. 13, 7 p.m., at the Weston Public Library, 87 School St. Free. 781-891-8972.
JAZZ, POP, ROCK
Framingham: Firefly's. Performances 9 p.m. to midnight at 235 Old Connecticut Path (Route 126). No cover. Wednesdays at 8 p.m., blues open mike with Bruce Marshall. Feb. 17, Gary Bernath. 508-820-3333.
Framingham: Amazing Things Arts Center, 55 Nicholas Road. Feb. 13, 8 p.m., jazz jam with Ted Knowlton Group, $6. Feb. 14, 7:30 p.m., cabaret open mike with Stanley Wilson, Leslie Holmes, $8. Feb. 16, 8 p.m., Vote for Pedro, with 5yncopated , $15. Feb. 18, 2 p.m., Wolverine Jazz Quintet, $15. 508-405-ARTS, amazingthings.org.
Marlborough: Dante's, at Marlborough Firefly's, 350 East Main St. (Route 20). Feb. 16, Bruce Marshall Band, $7. Feb. 17, Guitar Shorty, $14. 508-357-8883, fireflysbbq.com.
Maynard: Sit 'n Bull Pub, 163 Main St. Feb. 14, open mike with Seth Connelly, $3. Feb. 15, Alter Ego, $4. Feb. 16, Groove Pops, $5. 978-897-4663, sitnbull.com.
Natick: The Center for Arts, 14 Summer St. Feb. 17, 8 p.m., Jim Weider's Project Percolator, $24. 508-647-0097, natickarts.org.
Sherborn: Jazz 7-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Sherborn Inn, Main Street. Feb. 13, Monte Carlo Jazz Ensemble. 508-655-9521.
Waltham: The Four Lads and Guy Lombardo's Royal Canadians perform Feb. 17 and 18, 2 p.m., at Robinson Theatre, 617 Lexington St. $35-$48, seniors $1 off, children $25. 781-891-5600, reagleplayers.com.
FOLK, WORLD MUSIC
Framingham: Amazing Things Arts Center, 55 Nicholas Road. Feb. 15, 7:30 p.m., open mike with Tony Gallo, $6. Feb. 17, 8 p.m., Don White, John Boehmer, $15. 508-405-2787, amazingthings.org. Framingham: Joe Val Bluegrass Festival Feb. 16-18 at Sheraton Framingham. Performers include Chris Thile, Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver, Laurie Lewis and the Right Hands, Dan Paisley and the Southern Grass, Gibson Brothers, Special Consensus, David Davis and Warrior River Boys, Infamous Stringdusters, Kenny and Amanda Smith Band. $10-$80, children free. 617-782-2251, bbu.org.
Medway: Mickey Cassidy's, 116 Main St. Thursdays, 8:30 p.m., open mike with Chris Ross. No cover. 508-533-1343.
Natick: Students from area schools sing with the Zamir Chorale at Kol HaNeshama, the Jewish Day School Music Festival, today, 3 p.m., at Natick High School. $15. 617-964-7765.
Natick: The Center for Arts, 14 Summer St. Feb. 24, 8 p.m., Patty Larkin with Vicki Genfan. 508-647-0097, natickarts.org.
Sudbury: Drum Circle with Ricardo Frota, Fridays, 7-8 p.m., at fscottGALLERY, 29 Hudson Road. Donations. Children welcome. 978-440-8898, fscottgallery.com.
DANCE
Watertown: Dance Friday. Barefoot dancing in a smoke- and alcohol-free environment Fridays, 8 p.m. to midnight, at Phillips Congregational Church, 111 Mt. Auburn St. Sliding scale $8-$12, teenagers $4, under 12 free with supervising adult. 617-876-3050.
KIDS/TEENS
Berlin: Bill Fischer calls contras and squares Feb. 18, 3-5 p.m., at Town Hall. Music by Berlin Country Orchestra. Bring clean, soft-soled shoes. Beginners welcome. Free. 978-273-8238.
Framingham: "For the Birds," educational program for children with adult companion, meets today, 1:30-3:30 p.m., at Garden in the Woods, 180 Hemenway Road. $9. 508-877-7630, newfs.org.
Framingham: Week of Winter Wonders Feb. 21-24 at Garden in the Woods, 180 Hemenway Road. Animal tracking, games, stories, nature crafts. $80. 508-877-7630, newfs.org.
Franklin: Sunday Afternoon Blues, free concert for children and families, today, 3 p.m., at the Franklin School for the Performing Arts, 38 Main St. 508-528-8668.
Marlborough: Multi-instrumentalists Steve Leicach and Jay Cook present "African Rhythms and World Music" Feb. 22, 1 p.m., at the Bigelow School, 57 Orchard St. $5 advance, $6 door. Music-making workshop at 2:15 p.m. $15. 978-562-1646, upwitharts.org.
Milford: February Vacation Workshops for grades K-2 and 3-7 Feb. 19-23 at the Milford Performing Arts Center, 150 Main St. 508-473-1684.
Natick: Walnut Hill School Theatre Department presents "Alexander Who's Not, Not, Not, Not, Not, Not Going to Move!" Feb. 17, 11 a.m., at The Center for Arts, 14 Summer St. $8, under 12 $5. 508-647-0097, natickarts.org.
Newton: Puppeteer Jim West presents "Dinosaurs!" Feb. 19, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., at the Leventhal-Sidman Jewish Community Center, 333 Nahanton St. $10. 617-965-5226, lsjcc.org.
Newton: School Vacation Week program for grades K-6 Feb. 19-23, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., at the Leventhal-Sidman Jewish Community Center, 333 Nahanton St. $80 daily. 617-558-6442.
Norfolk: Vacation Week program Feb. 20-23 at Stony Brook Wildlife Sanctuary, 108 North St. Feb. 20: Signs, Scat and Steps. Feb. 21: Owls. Feb. 22: Ooey Gooey Science. Feb. 23: Birdbrains. For grades K-5. $42 daily. 508-528-3140.
Waltham: Take a Walk at Gore Place offers activity packs for exploring the 45-acre historic estate. Backpacks contain binoculars, magnifying glass, activities for ages 3-9. One-hour rental, $5. Winter schedule Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 781-894-2798, goreplace.org.
Waltham: Animals in Winter Children's Program Feb. 21, 10-11:30 a.m., at Stonehurst, Paine Estate, 100 Robert Treat Paine Drive. Programs for grades K-2 and 3-5. Donation $10 per family. Reservations required. 781-893-3355.
Wellesley: MassHort Junior Master Gardener Camp for ages 6-12 Feb. 19-23. 617-933-4995, masshort.org.
EXHIBITIONS
Hudson: Hudson Town Hall, 78 Main St. Through March 10, photographs by Rob Colclaser. Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 978-562-1646.
Hudson: Area arts educators and art students from Hudson High School, Marlborough High School, Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School, Algonquin Regional High School, and Hudson Catholic High School display art work through Feb. 23 at Citizens Bank, 17 Pope St. 978-562-1646, upwitharts.org.
Newton: Newton Free Library, 330 Homer St. Janet Bartlett Goodman's "Luminous Landscapes" are on view through March 5. Jean Lovett's "A Dilettante's Tour of Boston" is on view through Feb. 27. 617-796-1360.
Newton: "Trans Am," featuring paintings by Jason Chase, Will DiBello, and Scott Listfield, is on view through March 4 at the New Art Center, 61 Washington Park. 617-964-3424, newartcenter.org.
Wayland: "Vokes Theatre: The First Half-Century," open through Feb. 26 at the Wayland Town Building, 41 Cochituate Road.
Wellesley: A show of works by Jennifer Formica and Gerald Rojek, "micro-macro," on view through Feb. 16 at Khaki Gallery, 9 Crest Road. Hours: Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 781-237-1095, khakigallery.net.
Westborough: Westboro Gallery, 8 West Main St., through Feb. 25, "Pastels and Portraiture by Eugene Epstein." Hours: Wednesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 508-870-0110, westborogallery.com.
LITERARY/SPOKEN WORD
Newton: Newton Free Library, 330 Homer St. Poets Beatriz Alba del Rio, Nicole DiCello, and Gouri Datta read from their work Feb. 13, 7 p.m. Short Story Group meets Feb. 12, 7:30 p.m., to discuss "Flint and Fire" by Dorothy Canfield and "Amor Divino" by Julia Alvarez. Great Books Group meets Feb. 13, 7:15 p.m., to discuss "Meno" by Plato. 617-796-1360.
Wellesley: Poet Glyn Maxwell reads from his work Feb. 14, 7:30 p.m., at Babson College, Babson Park. Free. babson.edu.
LECTURES
Newton: Newton Free Library, 330 Homer St. Feb. 14, 7:30 p.m., Thomas Laird, "Conversations with the Dalai Lama." Feb. 15, 7:30 p.m., Paul Lewis, "American Humor in a Time of Conflict." 617-796-1360.
Watertown: Revels Salon Series presents Gregory Maguire, author of "Wicked," on "Fantasy and Imagination in Childhood Play and Art" Feb. 16, 7:30 p.m., at the Commander's Mansion, 440 Talcott Ave. $20. 617-972-8300, ext. 22; revels.org.
NATURE
Lincoln: Massachusetts Audubon Society's Drumlin Farm, on Route 117, consists of 180 acres of pastures, fields, and woodlands. Representative New England farm animals are housed in several barns, and live exhibits of wildlife are featured. Open Tuesday through Sunday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $6; ages 3 to 12 and seniors $4; younger than 3 free. Call 781-259-9807.
Natick: The Massachusetts Audubon Society's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary, off Route 16, covers 600 acres along the banks of the Charles. Trail and boardwalk are accessible to wheelchairs. Open dawn to dusk Tuesday through 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 and seniors $3. Feb. 11, noon-3 p.m., "Animal Tracking." Feb. 15, Travel and Taste: Visions of China. Feb. 24, Stars and the Rings of Saturn. 508-655-2296.
Norfolk: Massachusetts Audubon Society's Stony Brook Nature Center and Wildlife Sanctuary on North Street covers 241 acres. A self-guided 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. Feb. 16, 7-8:30 p.m., Star Gazin' Scavenger Hunt, $9. Feb. 18 and 21, 6:30-8 p.m., Winter Evening Prowl for Families, $9. Call 508-528-3140.
MUSEUMS Framingham: Danforth Museum of Art, 123 Union Ave. Ongoing: "Selections From the Permanent Collection of 19th- and 20th-Century American Art," "Hopi Kachina Gallery," "American Crafts," "Paul and Elaine Marks Library." "Ballou Family Interactive Junior Gallery." 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 22: "Big Bang! Abstract Painting for the 21st Century," "Stephen DiRado: JUMP." Ongoing: "Social Studies: Documentary Photography." Tuesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $6, children and seniors $4. Saturdays through Feb. 24, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., guided snowshoe Sculpture Park tour, by snowshoe; $24; reservations required. 781-259-8355.
Newton: McMullen Museum of Art. Through July 22: "A New Key: Modern Belgian Art from the Simon Collection." The museum at Boston College, Devlin Hall, 140 Commonwealth Ave. 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. Current exhibits 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.
Weston: Spellman Museum of Stamps and Postal History, Regis College, Wellesley Street. Through April 30: "Quilts and Stamps: Art by Design." 617-784-5838.
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