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. 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 Guerrero. Nov. 8, Mike Williams. Nov. 9, Karina Colis Band, Daryl Lowery Group. Nov. 10, Geoffrey Gee, Vykki Vox Band. Nov. 14, Starchild, Bergonzi, Garta, Kaufman and Guerrero. Nov. 15, Alizonia. Nov. 16, Bring Back Pluto, Pamela Hines Group. Nov. 17, Johnny Hoy and the Bluefish. Cover $10-$15. actonjazzcafe.com, 978-263-6161.

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: Nov. 11, 3 p.m., Academy Concert band and ensembles. At Graves Hall: Nov. 2, 7:30 p.m., faculty recital. Nov. 4, 3 p.m., faculty jazz ensembles. Free. 978-749-4263.

Arlington: At the Regent Theatre, 7 Medford St. Nov. 2, 7:30 p.m., "Celebrating John Belushi," starring Kate Taylor, James Montgomery, Michelle Willson, Boston Blues Brothers Band, showing of rare Belushi film by Judy Belushi. $15-$25. regenttheatre.com; 781-646-4849.

Arlington: Sunday Night at the Opera, music of Puccini, Mascagnia and Bizet, Nov. 11, 7 p.m., Pleasant Street Congregational Church, 75 Pleasant St. $5-$10. 617-561-0913.

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 will perform Mahler's "Ruckertlieder" and works by Kalinnikov and Bizet Nov. 4, 3 p.m., at the First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church, 630 Massachusetts Ave. $5-$15. 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: Nov. 11, 3 p.m., Ars et Amici perform "Elizabeth's Musick," madrigals and motets. Free.

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: Joyful Noise Coffeehouse, First Baptist Church, 1580 Massachusetts Ave., Nov. 10, 8 p.m., Iris DeMent. $25. 781-861-0142.

Lexington: "Across the Ages," Scottish concert with Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas, and friends, Nov. 10, 3 and 7:30 p.m., at National Heritage Museum, 33 Marrett Road. $15-$27. 617-492-8180, rscdsboston.org.

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. Nov. 3, 8 p.m., Workingman's Jazz Band. $15. indianhillmusic.org, 978-486-0540.

Lowell: Lowell Memorial Auditorium, 50 East Merrimack St.: 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. Nov. 4, 3 p.m., music for soprano and guitar. Nov. 5, noon, Jamshed Bharucha. Nov. 11, 3 p.m., Tufts Symphony Orchestra. Nov. 13, 8 p.m., works by Trevor Weston and Tufts composers. Nov. 15, 8 p.m., Tufts Choral Extravaganza. Free. 617-627-4042.

North Andover: Crossroads Coffeehouse, Old Center Hall, 3 Great Pond Road. Nov. 10, 8 p.m., Mad Agnes. $15. 978-687-7948, crossroads-coffeehouse.org.

Reading: Music Room Coffeehouse at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 11 Sanborn St. Nov. 3, 8 p.m., Jane Fallon, Pat Kenneally, and JB Sweeney. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. $10. themusicroom-reading.net. 781-944-0866.

Shirley: At the Bull Run Restaurant, Route 2A. At 8 p.m. 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, David 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. Nov. 18, 4 p.m., Worcester Chamber Music Society and Mela Tenenbaum and Carolyn Fryer perform Vivaldi. $10-$20, younger than 12 free. 978-692-6333.

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

Westford: St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 78 Cold Spring Road. Nov. 10, 7:30 p.m., Ars et Amici perform "Elizabeth's Musick," madrigals and motets. $5. Reception follows. 978-369-8767, artetamici.com.

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.

THEATER

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

Acton: Theatre III at 250 Central St. Nov. 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 8 p.m.; Nov. 11, 2 p.m., "The Full Monty." $15-$18. theatreiii.org. 978-263-9070.

Andover: Andover High School, Collins Center for the performing Arts, Shawsheen Road. "Titanic," the musical, Nov. 15-17, 7:30 p.m.; Nov. 18, 2 p.m. $9-$18. 978-623-8666.

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, 8 p.m.; Nov. 4, 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, 8 p.m.; Nov. 11, 2 p.m. $15. concordplayers.org, 978-269-2990, ext. 1

Groton: "Metamorphoses," Mary Zimmerman's play based on the works of Ovid, will be performed Nov. 2 and 3, 8 p.m.; Nov. 4, 2 p.m., at Groton School's Campbell Performing Arts Center, Route 111. Free. groton.org, 978-448-7284.

Lawrence: Acting Out at The Stage, Bell Tower Square, 60 Island St. Nov. 2-4, 9, and 10, "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer," the musical, Friday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 2 p.m. $10-$15. actingout.biz, 978-794-0001.

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

Lowell: Middlesex Community College Theatre Company at the MCC Theatre, 5 East Merrimack St. "The Crucible" Nov. 16-17, 7 p.m.; Nov. 18, 2 and 7 p.m. $5-$10. 978-458-5429.

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, 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: Arlington Center for the Arts, 41 Foster St. "Charlotte's Web" Nov. 2, 3, 10, and 11, 2 p.m. $6-$25. acarts.org, 781-648-6220.

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.

HISTORICAL HOUSES

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. House admission: $8; seniors and students, $7; ages 6-17, $5; family rate, $20. louisamayalcott.org; 978-369-4118.

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.

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.

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. 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." 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: 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.

Lexington: Depot Square Gallery at 1837 Massachusetts Ave., through Nov. 18, "New Work Inspired by the Sea" by Lucy Spraygen. Gallery talk Nov. 8, noon. 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 Dec. 21: "Rhythm in Color," botanical illustrations by Jeanne M. Kunze. Weekdays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 978-486-0540.

Lowell: At the 119 Gallery, 119 Chelmsford St., through Nov. 17, "Transfigurations" by Deborah Dixon. Reception Nov. 3, 3-6 pm. Tuesday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. 978-452-8138.

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. 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: McCoy Gallery at the Rogers Center for the Arts at Merrimack College, 315 Turnpike St., through Dec. 14, "Kim Bernard: Waxworks." Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 978-837-5190.

North Andover: McQuade Library Gallery at Merrimack College, 315 Turnpike St. 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.

North Andover: Cascia Hall, Merrimack College, 315 Turnpike St. Nov. 8 and 9 a.m.-9 p.m., "Unraveling My Purple Sweater: Beginning My Journey Through Depression," art by Amy Kinney. Reception Nov. 8, 3-5 p.m. Free. 978-837-5140.

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.

Winchester: At the Aberjona Nursing Center, 184 Swanton St., through Nov. 16: Paintings by James J. Long. Open daily, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. 781-729-9370.

DANCE

Andover: Senior Prom for ages 50-plus Nov. 3, 7-11 p.m., at Andover/North Andover 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.

Concord: Swing dance with the Fried Bananas Nov. 3, 8-11 p.m., at the Concord Scout House, 74 Walden St. Dance lesson at 7:30 p.m. All ages welcome. No partner required. $10-$15. thefriedbananas.com, 617-272-5730.

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.

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

LECTURES

Concord: Trinitarian Congregational Church, 54 Walden St. Nov. 19, 7 p.m., "Lost Childhoods and Broken Dreams: The Legacy of Domestic Violence," with Joan Rubin-Deutsch. In honor of World Day for Prevention of Child Abuse. Free. networkforwomenslives.org, 978-287-4089.

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. necc.mass.edu.

Lexington: At The Depot on Massachusetts Avenue: Nov. 4, 2 p.m., "20th Century Memories Series: Celebrating Lexington's Pioneering Women," moderated panel discussion. Presented by the Lexington Historical Society. Free. 781-862-1703.

Lexington: Cary Memorial Library, 1874 Massachusetts Ave. Nov. 4, 2 p.m., Harry Katz, "Cartoon America: A Visual Journey Through Art, History and Humor." 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. Nov. 5, 7 p.m., Michael Callahan, "Making Sense of the '60s and Other Hallucinations." Free. 978-664-4942.

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: John Belushi 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 Right Turn. $15-$25. 781-646-3800.

Belmont: Holiday Craft show Nov. 17, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., at the Belmont Senior Center, 23 Oakley Road. $2, children 12 and under free. 617-484-8239.

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., with 36 exhibitors and vendors. $7. 978-369-4837.

Littleton: Wine tasting to benefit the Orchestra of Indian Hill, Nov. 2, 6-9 p.m., at Indian Hill Music, 36 King St. Live jazz, silent auction, 100 wines to sample. $25. 978-486-9524, ext. 116.

Methuen: Festival of Trees, 200 decorated trees on display Nov. 17-Dec. 1 at Valley Office Park, 13 Branch St. Open weekdays, 5-9 p.m., and weekends, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. $8, children under 12 free. To benefit city historical and preservation projects. methuenfestivaloftrees.com, 978-685-8878.

North Andover: "Is Dick Cheney Evil?" one-man show by comedian Brian Longwell, Nov. 9, 7 p.m., at Knights of Columbus Hall, 505 Sutton St. Sponsored by the North Andover Democratic Town Committee. $15-$25. 978-725-8068.

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

Lexington: Lexington Arts and Crafts Society demonstrations, 130 waltham St. Nov. 8, 7 p.m., watercolorist Jane Goldman. Nov. 13, 7:30 p.m., Francesca Anderson, "How to Submit Your Work." Nov. 14, Michelle Snyder, stippling demonstration. Free. 781-862-9696.

North Andover: Disability series, Merrimack College, 315 Turnpike St. At Sakowich center: Nov. 7, 3:30 p.m., David Sollers, "Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine." McQuade Library, Nov. 15, 7 p.m. "Ray," film about Ray Charles. Free. 978-837-5140.

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: 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.

Windham: Searles Castle, 21 Searles Road, Christmas Floral Showcase, Nov. 2-4, 9-11, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Floral displays for viewing and purchase, festive holiday decor, bake sale. $8-$10. searlescastlewindham.com, 603-890-0458.

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 02205-5819, or to epayne@globe.com. Photographs and high-resolution jpegs are welcome.