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. Unless noted, performances at 7 and 9:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Gwenn Vivian Quartet and pianist Molly Flannery, KGB Trio. Thursdays, 8:30 p.m.-midnight, blues jam with B.J. Magoon. Sundays, 4-7 p.m., jazz jam with rotating hosts. Sunday jazz brunch, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., with Paul Broadnax Trio. Oct. 26, 7-8:30 p.m., dinner show with jazz pianist Patti Wicks, Peter Kontrimas on bass. Nov. 1, 7-8:30 p.m., Sweet Willie D. $5. Nov. 2, Fernando Holz Group, Tony Gallo Band. Nov. 3, Fran Dagostino Band. Nov. 4, 8 p.m., Brazilian Night with Joao Marcos. Nov. 7, Starchild, Bergonzi, Gertz, Kaufman and Guerro. Nov. 8, Mike Williams. Nov. 9, Karina Colis Band, Daryl Lowery Group. Cover $10-$15. actonjazzcafe.com, 978-263-6161.

Acton: Fuzzy Logic will perform many music styles Oct. 28, 4 p.m., at St. Matthew's United Methodist Church, 435 Central St. $12.50-$15. 978-263-2822.

Andover, Lowell, and North Andover: The Andover Chamber Music Series 2007-2008 season: Nov. 10, 7:30 p.m., "Now and Then," music for harp, flute, and strings at Pawtucket Congregational Church, Lowell, and Nov. 11, 4 p.m., at Andover's West Parish Church. Dec. 7, 7:30 p.m., Baroque Big Band at Pawtucket Congregational Church and Dec. 8, 5 p.m., at South Church, Andover. Feb. 10, 4 p.m., "Red Hot Rhapsodies" at Rogers Center for the Arts, Merrimack College. April 6, 4 p.m., "Voices of Nature" at the Rogers Center for the Arts at Merrimack College. Series tickets $115-$135; single tickets $25-$35. andoverchambermusic.org, 978-474-6222.

Andover: Concerts Phillips Academy campus, 180 Main St. At Cochran Chapel: Oct. 28, 4:30 p.m., organists Carolyn and John Skelton and Patrick Kabanda. At Graves Hall: Nov. 2, 7:30 p.m., faculty recital. Nov. 4, 3 p.m., faculty jazz ensembles. Free. 978-749-4263.

Andover: The Andover Chamber Music Series will host a reception and program featuring Romanian BSO cellist Mihail Jojatu Oct. 28, 5-7 p.m., at a historic home in Andover. $60. Reservations at 978-474-6222, or e-mail LeslieKaplan@andoverchambermusic.org.

Arlington: At the Regent Theatre, 7 Medford St. Oct. 26, 8 p.m., "The Ultimate tribute to Rod Stewart." $17.50-$22.50. Oct. 28, 4 p.m., "Blues for Teo: A Musical tribute to Teo Leyasmeyer" $25-$30. Nov. 2, 7:30 p.m., "Celebrating John Belushi," starring Kate Taylor, James Montgomnery, Michelle Willson, Boston Blues Brothers Band, showing of rare Belushi film by Judy Belushi. $15-$25. regenttheatre.com; 781-646-4849.

Arlington: Vox Lucans performs vocal chamber music Nov. 4, 3 p.m., at Park Avenue Congregational Church, 50 Paul Revere Road. $8-$15. 781-643-8680.

Arlington: The Arlington Philharmonic Orchestra holds open rehearsals Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m., at the First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church, 630 Massachusetts Ave. Works include Berlioz, Bach, and Mozart. All strings, bassoons, and percussion especially welcome. No auditions. psarlington.org; 781-721-7265.

Bedford: Sounds of Concord men's chorus holds open rehearsals Thursdays, 7:30 p.m., at St. Michael's Parish, 90 Concord Road. Repertoire includes traditional barbershop ballads, swing, and show tunes. soundsofconcord.org, 866-537-1584.

Bedford: At Middlesex Community College Concert Hall, Building 6, 591 Springs Road: Oct. 26, 8 p.m., pianist Stephen James performs Bach, Mozart, Chopin, and Debussey. Free. 781-280-3923.

Belmont: "Saturday Night at the Opera," opera scenes from "La Boheme" "L'Amico Fritz" and songs by Bizet, will be performed Oct. 28, 7 p.m., at Payson Park Church, 365 Belmont St. $5-$10. orientheights.org, 617-561-0913.

Billerica: Merrimack Valley Chorus, a chapter of Sweet Adelines, invites women singers, 16-25, to participate in a four-part a cappella workshop Oct. 27, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., at Marshall Middle School. Day culminates with an evening performance. Free. 800-928-6151.

Concord: The Concord Band will perform a concert of works by Rossini, Norman Dello Joio, and Daniel Lutz Oct. 27, 8 p.m., at 51 Walden St. $5-$10. concordband.org, 978-897-9969.

Concord: The Sarasa Music Ensemble will perform works by Handel and Mozart Oct. 28, 7 p.m., at First Parish Church, 20 Lexington Road. $13-$22, children younger than 12 free. sarasamusic.org, 617-492-4758.

Concord: Colonial Inn at 48 Monument Square. At 8 p.m., unless noted. Mondays, roots music jam session. Wednesdays, Jimmy Mazzy and the Last Minute Men. Thursdays, John Fitzsimmons. Saturday, Workingman's Jazz Band and guests. Sundays, 7 p.m., Folk Tradition. concordscolonialinn.com; 978-369-9200.

Concord: Recorders/Early Music MetroWest host choral and instrumental sessions at Trinity Episcopal Church, 81 Elm St. At 9:30 a.m. Nov. 10, German Music Before Bach, choral. Dec. 8, festive Holiday Music, instrumental consort. Jan. 12, Dancing Warrior, dance. Feb. 9, Amour: Music of Romance, choral. March 8, Beyond Baroque. April 12, Leaves Be Green. May 10, Coaches Favorites, consort. Session fee: $12-$18, members free. Annual membership: $85-$100. recordersearlymusic.org; 978-264-0584.

Groton: At the Kalliroscope Gallery, 263 Main St. Nov. 3, 8 p.m., Biava String Quartet performs Haydn, Kodaly, Mendelssohn. $25. 978-486-0540.

Lexington: The Lexington Symphony will present "Sight and Sound: Photography and Music in Multimedia" Nov. 3, 3 and 8 p.m., at the National Heritage Museum, 33 Marrett Road. $15-$25. lexingtonsymphony.org, 781-863-9581.

Lexington: Convivium Musicum and the Nashua Flute Choir will perform Baroque through contemporary music Nov. 3, 7:30 p.m., at First Baptist Church, 1580 Massachusetts Ave. Free. fbclexngton.org, 781-862-9050.

Lexington: The Master Singers will perform "Trombone and Chorus" Oct. 28, 4 p.m., at First Parish Church, 7 Harrington Road. $18-$22. themastersingers.com, 781-862-6459.

Littleton: The Firehouse Coffeehouse, First Unitarian Church, 19 Foster St. Nov. 2, 8 p.m., Christine Lavin. $18. 978-742-9957.

Littleton: Indian Hill Music Center at 36 King St. Oct. 27, 7:30 p.m., Orchestra of Indian Hill performs Ravel, Berlioz, and John Adams at Littleton High School, 56 King St. $20-$46. Nov. 3, 8 p.m., Workingman's Jazz Band. $15. indianhillmusic.org, 978-486-0540.

Lowell: Lowell Memorial Auditorium, 50 East Merrimack St.: Oct. 30, Clint Black. $46.50-$56.50. Nov. 2, 8 p.m., The Ten Tenors. $39.50-$49.50. Nov. 16, 8 p.m., Dark Star Orchestra, re-creating the Grateful Dead. $29.50-$34.50. Nov. 27 and 28, 8 p.m., "Stomp!" $29.50-$55.50. Dec. 14, 7:30 p.m., Vienna Boys Choir. $30.50-$56.50. March 20, 8 p.m., Anne Murray. $44.50-$69.50. Tickets on sale now. lowellauditorium.com, 978-454-2299.

Medford: Tufts University's Granoff Music Center, 20 Talbot Ave. Free, unless noted. Oct. 26, 8 p.m., students from Tufts and New England Conservatory perform jazz. Oct. 28, 3 p.m., pianist Hisako Hiratsuka and violinist Eric Rosenblith. Free. 617-627-4042.

Medford: At Springstep Center for Traditional and Contemporary Arts, 98 George P. Hassett Drive, Oct. 27, 8 p.m. Folk Americana with Joy Kills Sorrow band. Dec. 1, 8 p.m., Natraj, Indian jazz fusion. Jan. 26, 8 p.m., Ensemble Chaconne and Ken Pierce Baroque Dance Company. $16-$19. springstep.org; 781-395-0402.

Methuen: Concerts at Methuen Memorial Music Hall, 192 Broadway: Oct. 26, 8 p.m. silent movie, "Phantom of the Opera," with organ accompaniment. Oct. 28, 3 p.m., young musicians concert. $5-$10. mmmh.org; 978-685-0693.

Reading: The Reading Symphony Orchestra will perform Tchaikovsky, Schubert, and Humperdinck Oct. 28, 3:30 p.m., at Reading Memorial High School. $10-$15, younger than 12 free. 978-664-0024.

Shirley: At the Bull Run Restaurant, Route 2A. At 8 p.m. Oct. 27, Ronnie Earl, $22.50-$27. Nov. 2, Sonny Landreth in Sawtell Room, $25-$30. Nov. 2, Brooks Williams and Les Sampou, $15-$20. Nov. 10, Don White, $15-$19. Nov. 11, Dabid Bromberg, $38-$42. 978-425-4311.

Westford: Parish Center for the Arts, 10 Lincoln St. Nov. 4, 4 p.m., pianists Steve Hunt and Constantine Finehouse perform Mozart, Beethoven and Hunt. Preconcert talk at 3:15 p.m. $15-$20. 978-692-6333. 1011

Westford: Westford Museum, 2 Boston Road. Nov. 9, 8 p.m., Tim Farrell. $5-$15; under 13 free. 978-692-5550.

Wilmington: The Merrimack Valley Chorus invites women singers to join them Nov. 1, 8, and 15, 7 p.m., to rehearse holiday songs for a Nov. 24 concert, at Wilmington Arts Council Building, Route 62. No experience required. merrimackvalleychorus.org; 1-800-928-6151.

Winchester: Winchester Community Music School, 407 Highland Ave. Oct. 28, 3 p.m., faculty chamber concert. Free, but call to reserve a seat. winchestermusic.org; 781-821-2950.

THEATER

"The Laramie Project" will be performed Nov. 2-3 and 9-10 at 7:30 p.m. at Acton-Boxborough Regional High School. Recommended for ages 13 and older. $12. ABDrama.org.

Arlington: Regent Theatre, 7 Medford St. Nov. 3, 8 p.m., Bellydance Superstars. $27.50-$37.50. regenttheatre.com; 781-646-4849.

Burlington: The Burlington Players will perform "The Violet Hour" Nov. 2-17 at Park Playhouse, 1 Edgemere Road. Performances Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m. Nov. 2 at 8 p.m., Nov. 4 at 2 and 7 p.m. $10-$19. burlingtonplayers.com, 781-229-2649.

Concord: The Concord Players at 51 Walden St. will hold auditions for "The Lion in Winter" Nov. 3, 1-4:30 p.m., and Nov. 4, 7-9:30 p.m. concordplayers.org, 978-821-4379.

Concord: The Concord Players will perform "The Odd Couple" Nov. 2-3, 9-10, 16 and 17 at 8 p.m. Nov. 11, 2 p.m. $15. concordplayers.org, 978-269-2990, ext. 1

Lexington: The Lexington Players perform "The Graduate" Nov. 2, 3, 9, and 10 at 8 p.m., Nov. 4 and 11 at 7 p.m. at Hancock United Church of Christ, 1912 Massachusetts Ave. $18. lexingtonplayers.org, 781-862-2866..

Lowell: Lowell Performing Arts Series at Lowell Memorial Auditorium, 50 East Merrimack St. Nov. 1, "Rain: The Beatles Experience." Jan. 10, "Evita." Feb. 7, "Chicago." March 6, "Blast." March 28, "Movin' Out." April 10, "The Producers." Discounts for series subscribers. For full information, lowellauditorium.com; 978-454-2299.

Lowell: Lowell Memorial Auditorium, 50 East Merrimack St. "Stomp!" Nov. 27 and 28, 8 p.m. $29.50-$55.50. Tickets on sale now. lowellauditorium.com, 978-454-2299.

North Andover: Merrimack College Players will perform "Lend Me a Tenor" Nov. 8 and 9, 8 p.m., and Nov. 10 at 2 and 8 p.m. at Rogers Center for the Arts at Merrimack College, 315 Turnpike St. $5-$12. 978-837-5355.

Stoneham: Stoneham Theatre, 395 Main St. Through Nov. 11: "Marilyn: Forever Blonde," starring Sunny Thompson. Thursday, 7:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 4 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. $20-$40. stonehamtheatre.org, 781-279-2200.

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: Regent Theater, 7 Medford St. Family Fun Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. Oct. 27, Jackson Gillman. $12, children $10. 781-643-4488.

Bedford: First Parish Haunted House, 75 Great Road. Oct. 27, 5:30-9 p.m., games, crafts, school of witchcraft and wizardry. $2-$5. 781-275-7994.

Groton: Halloween parade Oct. 28, 3 p.m., from the Prescott School on Main Street to the Town Field for a safety talk, snacks, and a spooky pavilion. $1. 978-448-5555.

Lowell: The Doodlebops will perform Nov. 24, 1 and 4:30 p.m., at Lowell Memorial Auditorium, 50 East Merrimack St. $21-$57. Tickets on sale now. lowellauditorium.com; 978-454-2299.

North Reading: Got Books, 35 Concord St., stories for children, Oct. 27, 1 p.m., "The Pet Mouse." Got Books raises money for nonprofit organizations and charities. 50 percent of weekend sales go to these groups. gotbooks.com, 978-664-6555.

HISTORICAL HOUSES

Bedford: The 1713 Job Lane Farm Museum, one of the oldest houses and barns in Bedford, is open for tours Oct. 28, 2-4 p.m. $2; $5 per family. 781-275-8794.

Concord: Orchard House, 399 Lexington Road, home of the Louisa May Alcott family. Guided tours offered Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Sunday, 1-4:30 p.m. Oct. 27, 4:45 p.m., "Welcome to Our Home" tour. $3.50-$10. Reservations recommended. House admission: $8; seniors and students, $7; ages 6-17, $5; family rate, $20. louisamayalcott.org; 978-369-4118.

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 Hancock-Clarke House, 36 Hancock St., is open daily, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Tours on the half-hour. The Munroe Tavern, 1332 Massachusetts Ave., is open daily, 1:30-3 p.m. Tours on the half-hour. Historical Society Walking Tours of significant Revolutionary War sites are offered every Monday and Saturday at 1 p.m. Ninety-minute narrated tours leave from Buckman Tavern. For ages 8 and older. $5-$10. One-house admission: $5; ages 6-16, $3; younger than 5, free. Three-house discount tickets available. lexingtonhistory.org; 781-862-1703.

Medford: The Isaac Royall House, 15 George St. Through Oct. 28: "Parallel Lives, Common Landscape," 18th-century artifacts discovered on the Royall House grounds. The Colonial mansion and only extant slave quarters in New England is open Saturday and Sunday, 1-5 p.m.; $7; seniors and students, $5. royallhouse.org; 781-396-9032.

North Andover: The North Andover Historical Society, 53 Academy Road, and the 1789 Johnson Cottage feature exhibitions on 19th-century New England, an archive, and library. Both are open Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-noon and 2-4 p.m. 1715 Parson Barnard House, 179 Osgood St., which also features period furniture and artifacts from 1715 to 1830, is open Sunday, 2-4 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. Free. parkertavern.org; 781-944-7240.

GALLERIES

Acton: Powers Gallery, 144 Great Road. Nov. 3-Dec. 2: "The Boston School." Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, 1-5 p.m. Free. powersgallery.com, 978-263-5105.

Andover: Addison Gallery of American Art on the Phillips Academy campus, 180 Main St., Through Dec. 30: "Class Pictures: Photographs by Dawoud Bey." Through January: "Ipswich Days: Arthur Wesley Dow and His Hometown." Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, 1-5 p.m. Free. addisongallery.org; 978-749-4015.

Andover: Lorica Artworks, 90 Main St. Through Oct. 31: "Roads to the Sea," new works by Dan Gaudette. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thursday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sunday, noon-4 p.m. Free. 978-470-1829.

Belmont: Belmont Hill School, Landau Gallery, 350 Prospect St. Nov. 9 through Dec. 7: American landscapes by Joe Schatz. Reception Nov. 9, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Weekdays 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.

Belmont: At the Belmont Gallery of Art, 19 Moore St., third floor. Through Nov. 16: "Ink-Brayer-Brush: Eclectic Prints and Paintings on Paper." Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. 617-484-5727.

Belmont: The Massachusetts Audubon Society Habitat Wildlife Sanctuary, 10 Juniper Road. Through Oct. 28: "Autumn: Chinese Flower and Bird Paintings" by the Chinese Painting Guild Group. Reception Oct. 28, 1-3 p.m. Nov. 1-30, Fantasies of Trees" photographs by David R. Levitt. Nov. 11, 12:30-2:30 p.m., "Taking Pictures at an Exhibition," a program for children; 2:30-3:30 p.m. artists' reception. Weekdays, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. 617-489-5050.

Carlisle: Gleason Public Library, 22 Bedford Road. Through Nov. 3: "The Spirit of Collage," exhibition of works by more than 20 area artists of the Studio 7 Collaborative. Reception Nov. 3, 5-6 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Wednesday, 1-9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 978-369-4898.

Concord: At Concord Art Association, 37 Lexington Road. Through Nov. 25: "From a Fixed Point: New Art from the Old North Bridge." Oct. 25, 7 p.m., artists' panel discussion. Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., and Sunday, noon-4 p.m. Free. concordart.org; 978-369-2578. Concord: Trinity Episcopal Church. 81 Elm St. Nov. 1-25: paintings by Ruth Lieberherr. Reception Nov. 4, 2-4:30 p.m. Free. Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Friday noon-4:30 p.m. 978-269-3715.

Concord: At Concord Library, 129 Main St. Through Dec. 31: "Reconstructing Thoreau's World," exhibition and lecture series. Lectures: Nov. 10, 5 p.m., Donald W. Linebaugh, "Traveling the Road to Ruins: Roland Robbins and the Exploration of Thoreau's Walden." Dec. 8, 5 p.m., Brian Donahue, "Reconstructing Wilderness and Conservation in Thoreau Country." Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 978-371-8782.

Concord: Lacoste Gallery, 25 Main St. Through Nov. 12: "Form + Abstraction: A Minimalist Approach." Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Thursday until 7 p.m.; Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Free. 978-369-0278.

Groton: Owen Smith Schuman Gallery of the Groton Public Library, 99 Main St. Through Nov. 8: "The Color of Music: Art of Varoujan." 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. Through Dec. 7: 14th Annual Juried Show and "Utopia 7." Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. 978-685-2343.

Lexington: At Cary Memorial Library, 1874 Massachusetts Ave. Through Oct. 31: "Moments & Images of Arlington's Great Meadows" by Harvey Cote. Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Friday and Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 1-5 p.m. Free. carylibrary.org; 781-861-7471.

Lexington: Lexington Arts and Crafts Society, 130 Waltham St. Arts and crafts fair Oct. 26-27 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Oct. 28, noon-5 p.m. Lectures: Nov. 13, Francesca Anderson: How to Prepare Paintings for Galleries. Tuesday-Friday and Sunday, noon-4 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. 781-862-9696.

Lexington: Francesca Anderson Gallery, 56 Adams St. Through Nov. 4: Birds of America Show. Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday until 8 p.m. Free. fafineart.com, 781-862-0060.

Littleton: Gallery at Indian Hill Music Center, 36 King St. Through October: "Notes in the Key of Green," photographs by Patty Axford and Ella Carlson. Weekdays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 978-486-0540.

Lowell: Brush Art Gallery and Studios, 256 Market St. Through Oct. 28: "Art Quilts Lowell 2007." Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., and Sunday, noon-4 p.m. Free. thebrush.org; 978-459-7819.

Lowell: University Galleries at the University of Massachusetts at Lowell. McGauvran Student Center, 71 Wilder St. Through Nov. 8 "Untitled: Saddam Hussein," paintings by Erik Bakke. Tuesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. 978-970-3556.

Medford: 13Forest Gallery, 13 Forest St. Through Nov. 15: FALL07, works by Rachel E. Mello, Tim Barner, and Susan Aaron. Reception and talk Oct. 25, 6-9 p.m. Monday-Wednesday and Friday, 1-7 p.m.; Thursday, 1-8 p.m.; Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Free. 13forest.com, 781-396-0092.

Medford: At Springstep, 98 George P. Hassett Drive. Through Nov. 5: "The Journey: Southern Sudanese Art & The Quest for Refuge." 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 Nov. 11: "The Center of Cosmic Energy," created by Ilya and Emilia Kabakov. Tuesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thursday until 8 p.m. Free. 617-627-3518.

North Andover: McQuade Library Gallery at Merrimack College, 315 Turnpike St. Through Oct. 31: Photo and Timeline Exhibit Celebrating Merrimack College's 60th year. Open during all library hours. Through Nov. 30: "The Deconstruction of a Prom Queen," photography by Katherine Daley, open Sunday Thursday, 9 a.m.-noon; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 978-837-5215.

Winchester: Lee Gallery, 9 Mt. Vernon St. Through Oct. 31: "Nineteenth Century French Photographs by Edouard Baldus." Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., and by appointment. 781-729-7445.

Winchester: At the Griffin Museum of Photography, 67 Shore Road, Nov. 8 through Jan. 13: "It's A Dog's Life: Photographs by William Wegman from the Polaroid Collections." And "Children" Images by William Ropp. 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.

DANCE

Andover: Senior Prom for ages 50-plus Nov. 3, 7-11 p.m., at Andover/NorthAndover YMCA, 165 Haverhill St. Dance to the music of the '40s, '50s, and '60s and have your prom photo taken. $25, $20 in advance. No ID required. mvymca.org, 978-725-6681.

Arlington: At the Regent Theater, 7 Medford St. Oct. 27, 8 p.m., Barbara Duffy and Company perform "Stages," a program of swing and tap. $24-$32. 781-646-4849.

Westford: Family square, contra dance Oct. 27, 3-5 p.m., at the Parish Center for the Arts at Boston Road and Lincoln Street. Music by Oh, Contraire; $5; children $3; $12 family maximum. 978-692-6333.

NATURE

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. Trails, formal gardens, art gallery. $3-$4 for nonmembers; free admission to gallery. 617-489-5050.

Groton: The Williams Barn Farmers Market, 160 Chicopee Row, is open every Friday, 3-7 p.m., through October. Free. 978-448-1192.

Lexington: The Global Warming Action Coalition of Lexington lecture at Cary Hall, 1605 Massachusetts Ave. Environmental Film Series at Cary Library, 1874 Massachusetts Ave.: Free. 781-674-2155. lexgwac.org.

North Andover: Coolidge-Stevens Place, 139 Andover St. Gardens and grounds are open year-round, 8 a.m.-sunset daily. Free. thetrustees.org.

Stoneham: Stone Zoo, 149 Pond St., is open Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday and major holidays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. $6-$10, age 2 and younger free. stonezoo.org; 617-541-LION.

LECTURES

Concord: Concord Festival of Authors in 24 locations in Concord and Lowell. through Nov. 4. Participants include Melissa Stewart, Augusten Burroughs and John Elder Robison, John Hope Franklin, E.L. Doctrow, Sebastian Junger. Schedule at concordfestivalofauthors.com.

Concord: Concord Poetry Center, 40 Stow St. Oct. 28, 3 p.m., readings from poets of Adastra Press. Free. 978-635-9992.

Concord: Tai chi grandmaster Chen Zhenglei will discuss the cultural and practical aspects of the art form Oct. 26, 7 p.m., at Emerson Umbrella, 40 Stow St. Free. chentaichifederation.org.

Groton: Shakertown Foundation, 159 West Main St. Oct. 28, 12:30 p.m., "Shakers in Groton?" discussion and exhibition. Free.

Lawrence: Jury Commissioner Pamela J. Wood will discuss "Jury Duty in a Participatory Democracy" Nov. 7, 12:30 p.m., at the Haffner Fournier Education Center, 78 Amesbury St. Free. www.necc.mass.edu.

Lexington: Cary Memorial Library, 1874 Massachusetts Ave. Nov. 8, 7-9 p.m. Kate Chadbourne presents "The Hag in Song, Story, Proverb, and Poem." Free. 781-862-6498.

North Reading: At Flint Memorial Library, 147 Park St. Oct. 30, 7 p.m., "Trash or Treasure?" lecture and appraisals, $5 per item. Nov. 5, 7 p.m., Michael Callahan, "Making Sense of the '60s and Other Hallucinations." Free. 978-664-4942.

Winchester: Readings and book signings at Book Ends, 559 Main St. Oct. 28, 4 p.m., Judy Schachner, "Skippy John Jones and the Big Bones." Free. 781-721-5933.

BENEFITS/FAIRS

Andover: Taste of Andover, Nov. 1, 6-8 p.m. at Old Town Hall on Main Street. $25. To benefit scholarship funds for Andover children. 978-686-0900.

Andover: Holiday Faire Nov. 10, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., at Andover Country Club. To benefit Creative Living Inc. $5. 978-749-9759.

Arlington: Comedian Paul O'Donnell will perform Oct. 25, 7:30 p.m., at Arlington Catholic High School, Medford Street. $10. To benefit Arlington Catholic Women's Club activities. 781-729-6754.

Arlington: John Beluishi Fund-Raiser, Nov. 2, 7 p.m., at the Regent Theatre, 7 Medford St. Features Judy Belushi, Simon Kirke, Kate Taylor, and James Montgomery. Proceeds benefit Rght Turn. $15-$25. 781-646-3800.

Concord: Concord Antiques Sale Nov. 2, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Nov. 3, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., at Trinitarian Church, 54 Walden St. 36 exhibitors and vendors. $7. 978-369-4837.

Groton: Monster Mike Welch, Sugar Norcia & The Bluetones will perform Oct. 27, 7-11 p.m., at Alpine Grove, 19 South Depot Road in Hollis, N.H. Also, silent auction and swing dancing. $35. Proceeds benefit Florence Roche Playground in Groton. 978-448-1468.

Lexington: Mingle with mystery writers Katherine Hall Page, Jane Langton, William Tapply, Linda Barnes, William Martin, and others Oct. 26, 7-10 p.m., at the Historical Society building at Depot Square. $75. Proceeds benefit the programs at Cary Library. Checks payable to Friends of the Library, c/o Susan Conway, 29 Woodland Road, Lexington, MA 02420. Tickets will be held at the door.

Shirley: Holiday Faire, Hazen Memorial Library, 3 Keady Way. Nov. 3, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Portion of the proceeds benefit Friends of the Shirley Library. Free. 978-425-2620.

Shirley: Comedy Night Nov. 3, 7 p.m., at Bull Run Restaurant. Comedians include Gary Marino, Jimmy Dunn, Mike Pryor, and Erin Judge. $25-$30. To benefit Loaves & Fishes.

Woburn: Crafts show Nov. 3, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., at First Baptist Church. Crafters wanted. 781-933-3008.

MUSEUMS

Concord-Lexington: Minute Man National Historical Park's North Bridge Visitor Center at 174 Liberty St. in Concord and Minute Man Visitor Center on Route 2A in Lexington are open daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Both feature Revolutionary War exhibitions and artifacts. Grounds open daily, sunrise to sunset. Hartwell Tavern on Route 2A is open daily, 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Free. 978-369-6944.

Concord: Concord Museum at Lexington Road and Cambridge Turnpike. Exhibits: "Building Thoreau's Boat," "Why Concord?," and "A Main Street Point of View." Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sunday, 1-4 p.m. $5-$8. concordmuseum.org; 978-369-9609.

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. Now open: "Raymond Loewy: Designs for a Consumer Culture." Lecture: Nov. 4, 2 p.m., Kent Larson, "Net Zero Homes." Also on exhibit: "Sowing the Seeds of Liberty: Lexington and the American Revolution." Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Free. nationalheritagemuseum.org; 781-861-6559.

Lowell: American Textile History Museum at 491 Dutton St. "Textiles in America." 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: Revolving Museum, 22 Shattuck St., through Dec. 31: "Electrifying: The Art of Light and Illumination." Tuesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. 978-937-2787.

Lowell: Mogan Cultural Center, 40 French St.: "Mill Girls and Immigrants" exhibition. 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., open daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Other exhibits include National Streetcar Museum, Boston & Maine Railroad Exhibit, and River Transformed. Boott Museum, 115 John St. (formerly 400 Foot of John St.), features weave room, interactive exhibitions about the Industrial Revolution, and Lowell history. Open 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

Chelmsford: Tracy Spadafora will present an encaustic demonstration at the Oct. 30, 7 p.m., meeting of the Chelmsford Art Society at Old Town Hall, 1 North Road. Free. 978-251-3971.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Hollis: Beaver Brook at Maple Hill Farm, 117 Ridge Road. The farm offers nature hikes, workshops, and classes. beaverbrook.org; 603-465-7787.

Milford: Book signings at the Toadstool Bookshop, 586 Nashua St.: Nov. 11, 4:30 p.m., T.A. Barron, "The Lost Years of Merlin." Free. 603-673-1734.

Milford: Photographs and memorabilia of the area collected by the Mont Vernon Historical Society are on exhibit through December at the New Hampshire Antique Co-op, 323 Elm St. Daily, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 603-673-8499.

Nashua: At Canal Street Collectibles and Framing, 11 Canal St., through October: paintings by watercolorist Hiltrud Otjengerades Bennett. Tuesday and Wednesday, Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday noon-5 p.m. Free. 603-886-1459.

Nashua: The Nashua Symphony Orchestra at Keefe Auditorium, Lake and Elm streets. Nov. 17, 8 p.m., "Unfinished Business," music of Ives, Schubert, and Mozart. March 15, "The Inside Story," music of Weinstein, Barber, and Beethoven. $10-$50. Series subscriptions: $40-$221. 603-595-9156.

Items should be sent at least three weeks in advance to Libbie Payne, Globe NorthWest, PO Box 55819, The Boston Globe, 135 Morrissey Boulevard, Boston, MA 02205-5819, or to epayne@globe.com. Photographs and high-resolution jpegs are welcome.