ART
ART CORNER. "Art of Salem: the Next Generation," work by Salem High School art students, Sunday, April 1 through April 30. Opening reception Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. Hours: Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 264 Washington St., Salem. 978-745-9524 for information.
BEVERLY FARMS PUBLIC LIBRARY. "Prelude to Spring," oil and watercolor paintings and photographs by local artists Mary Scannell and Margaret Thorndike through April 28. Artist's reception on Thursday, March 22 from 6 to 8 p.m. 24 Vine St., Beverly. 978-921-6066.
BOXFORD VILLAGE LIBRARY. Oil and pastels by North Andover artist Andrea H. Hart through April 28. Hours: Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 10 Elm St., Boxford.
CALADAN GALLERY. "Primitives," a juried exhibit of ancient icons; "The Celtic Art of Arthur W. Ketchen;" "Christopher Gauthier: Nature's Scrutiny;" deck of Graven Images Oracle cards by Natalie Zaman. Exhibits run through April 9. Visit online at www.caladangallery.com.
CELTIC CORNERS GALLERY. Irish landscapes in oil and watercolor by Elaine Barry, Leighton O'Connor and Paula Beaulieu through March 30. 196 Cabot St., Beverly. 978-771-4550.
CLOISTER GALLERY. "Artful Youth," an exhibit of paintings, drawings, and photography by young members of St. Andrews Parish, through March 28. Located in the Episcopal Church of St. Andrew, 135 Lafayette St., Marblehead.
CORNERSTONE BOOKS. "Color Therapy," new acrylic paintings by Francesca Bastarache, through March 30. Portion of proceeds will go to the Northeast Animal Shelter. 45 Lafayette St., Salem.
CUSTOM INTERIORS. Landscapes by Windham, N.H., artist Alix Porras through April. 63 Park St., Andover. 978-474-4566.
DANVERS ART. Art association features paintings, handmade jewelry and fine crafts by local artists. Hours: Saturday and Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. 105 Elliott St., Danvers. 978-777-8501.
ART CORNER. "Art of Salem: the Next Generation," work by Salem High School art students, Sunday, April 1 through April 30. Opening reception Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. Hours: Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 264 Washington St., Salem. 978-745-9524 for information.
BEVERLY FARMS PUBLIC LIBRARY. "Prelude to Spring," oil and watercolor paintings and photographs by local artists Mary Scannell and Margaret Thorndike through April 28. Artist's reception on Thursday, March 22 from 6 to 8 p.m. 24 Vine St., Beverly. 978-921-6066.
BOXFORD VILLAGE LIBRARY. Oil and pastels by North Andover artist Andrea H. Hart through April 28. Hours: Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 10 Elm St., Boxford.
CALADAN GALLERY. "Primitives," a juried exhibit of ancient icons; "The Celtic Art of Arthur W. Ketchen;" "Christopher Gauthier: Nature's Scrutiny;" deck of Graven Images Oracle cards by Natalie Zaman. Exhibits run through April 9. Visit online at www.caladangallery.com.
CELTIC CORNERS GALLERY. Irish landscapes in oil and watercolor by Elaine Barry, Leighton O'Connor and Paula Beaulieu through March 30. 196 Cabot St., Beverly. 978-771-4550.
CLOISTER GALLERY. "Artful Youth," an exhibit of paintings, drawings, and photography by young members of St. Andrews Parish, through March 28. Located in the Episcopal Church of St. Andrew, 135 Lafayette St., Marblehead.
CORNERSTONE BOOKS. "Color Therapy," new acrylic paintings by Francesca Bastarache, through March 30. Portion of proceeds will go to the Northeast Animal Shelter. 45 Lafayette St., Salem.
CUSTOM INTERIORS. Landscapes by Windham, N.H., artist Alix Porras through April. 63 Park St., Andover. 978-474-4566.
DANVERS ART. Art association features paintings, handmade jewelry and fine crafts by local artists. Hours: Saturday and Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. 105 Elliott St., Danvers. 978-777-8501.
GALLERY 228. Photography, oil paintings, and urban landscape prints by Glenn Scott and David Sturtvant. 228 R Cabot St., Beverly.
GALLERY AT GROSVENOR PARK. "From Meadows to Marines and Things in Between," watercolors by Ron Harrison of Marblehead, through April 17. Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 7 Loring Hills Ave., Salem.
GLOUCESTER HOUSE. Artist and seARTS member Edward Herman displays his oil paintings through March. Seven Seas Wharf, Gloucester. 978-546-2122.
GORDON COLLEGE. "The House as a Fortress: The Dichotomy of Symbolic Structure," 20 prints by Dan Steeves, through April 13, Barrington Center for the Arts. Hours: Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. 255 Grapevine Road, Wenham.
IPSWICH ARTS. Arts cooperative features the third annual Art Show. Exhibit includes watercolors, oils, wood turnings, pottery, photography and jewelry. 59 S. Main St., Ipswich. 978-356-0239.
JL PIERCE. Original art and limited-edition prints by Jennifer Pierce. Wednesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesdays and evenings by appointment. 180 Cabot St., Beverly. 978-927-6300.
KENSINGTON-STOBART. New works of local seascapes by North Shore artist Ray Crane. Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. Located on the first floor of the Hawthorne Hotel, 18 Washington Square, Salem. 978-825-0022.
LOCAL COLORS. "Experiments in Color," recent paintings by Cheryl Thurman and Lawrence Martin-Bittman through March 24; "The Cutting Edge - Haute Culture," whimsical fashion by Sally Seamans. Hours: Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday, noon to 6 p.m. 121 Main St., Gloucester. 978-283-3996.
MARBLEHEAD ARTS ASSOCIATION. Open photography and sculpture show through March. Featured artists are Rick Ashley, Dennis Curtin, Wendy Snow Lang and Karen Ristuben. 8 Hooper St., Marblehead. 781-631-2608 or www.marbleheadarts.org.
MARINE ARTS. "Cape Ann Artists of the Past," featuring original works by Gruppe, Pavlosky and Hornby. Marine Arts Gallery, 135 Essex St., Salem (on the Peabody-Essex Museum campus). 978-745-5000 or www.marineartsgallery.com.
MATTHEWS GALLERY. Extensive collection of jewelry, handbags, hats, clothing and art. 67 Seaview Ave., Marblehead. 617-460-1022.
MICHAEL STOFFA. Images by digital artist Tom Philbrook and artwork by Dorothy Ramsey, Michael Stoffa and Mary Douyard. Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m. 41 Main St., Rockport. 978-546-7108.
MONTSERRAT COLLEGE. "It's Alive: A Laboratory of Biotech Art" through April 7 in the Montserrat Gallery; "Ice Cream, No Regrets," work on small paper bags by Cathy McLaurin, through April 10 in the Carol Schlosberg Gallery. Hours: Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and by appointment. 23 Essex St., Beverly.
NEW CIVILITEA. "The Beauty of Ireland (Mostly) in Black and White," a show of Irish landscapes, people and architecture by Wheaton College students, through April 27. Opening reception Friday, March 23, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. 318 Derby St., Salem.
OTISREIN GALLERY. New pastel work by Susan Otis and Giselle Rein through March. Hours: Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 7 S. Main St., Ipswich. 978-356-6088.
PEABODY ART ASSOCIATION. "Artistic Visions," oil, acrylic, watercolor and pastel paintings, as well as photographs, painted silks and crafts by association members through April 29. Hours: Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, noon to 3 p.m. Elizabeth Cassidy Art Museum, 33 Washington Street, Peabody.
ROCKPORT ART ASSOCIATION. Contributing members exhibit of paintings, photographs, graphics and sculpture through April 22; sketch group show through April 8; recent works by painter Anne Demeter through March 30. Hours: Wednesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. 12 Main St., Rockport. 978-546-6604 or www.rockportartassn.org.
SALEM STATE COLLEGE. Women's History Month glassworks exhibit by six female glass and lampwork artists through March 30 in the GlassWorks Studio. Gallery hours change; call ahead; sculptures by Jen Maestre through April 8 in the Winfisky Gallery. 978-542-7521.
SOVEREIGN BANK. Photographs by Danvers Art Association member Carl Erikson through April. Danvers Square, Danvers.
STATE OF THE ART. Cape Ann art by noted deceased and contemporary artists. Hours: Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. Gallery and sculpture garden, 4 Wonson St., Gloucester, 978-282-1504; Gallery II located at 18 Pleasant St., Gloucester, 978-282-5426.
TIDAL EDGE. Original works by H.C. Zander, including Cape Ann landscapes, hand-painted bowls and stools, greeting cards, and more. Wednesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. 3 School St., Rockport. www.tidaledgegallery.com.
WASHINGTON SQUARE STUDIO. Landscapes of New England by painter Ann Bourque through April 16. 13 Washington Square West, Salem. 978-745-5880.
WASHINGTON STREET. Fine art photography featuring rotating exhibits. 34 Front St., Salem. 978-744-0669.
WENNIGER GALLERY. Gold leaf icon paintings by Romanian artist Emil Stoenescu on display through April. Hours: Sunday through Saturday, 1 to 6 p.m. or by appointment. 19 Mount Pleasant St., Rockport. 978-546-8116, 978-281-1181.
AUCTION/SALE
YARD SALE. Maple Street Congregational Church hosts an indoor yard sale Saturday, March 24, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Youth Group mission trip to Washington, D.C. in April. 90 Maple St., Danvers.
AUDITION
OPEN ROAD. The Open Road Theatre hosts auditions for "King Arthur" for high school-age boys Tuesday, March 27, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., Hamilton-Wenham Library. Performances will be June 22 through 24 in Beverly. 14 Union St., Hamilton. E-mail communications@openroadtheatre.org.
CHILDREN/FAMILIES
EGG DECORATING. The Cape Ann Waldorf School will host egg decorating Saturday, March 24, 9 a.m. to noon. Bring your own eggs. Cost $10 for one dozen eggs, $15 for two dozen or more. 668 Hale St., Beverly. 978-927-8811.
MUSIC PROGRAM. Beverly Public Library presents "Preschool Music with Dara" Thursday, March 22, 10:30 a.m. Ages 2 to 5. Free. 24 Vine St., Beverly. 978-921-6066.
STORY HOUR. Cornerstone Books hosts a story hour every Saturday, 10:30 a.m. Features stories, activities, and snack for ages 3 to 6. Free. 45 Lafayette St., Salem. 978-595-5401.
TERRIFIC TODDLERS. Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary presents Terrific Toddlers, a spring program for ages 2 and 3, Wednesdays through April 25, 1 to 2:15 p.m. Cost $57 for adult/child pair for all four sessions. Advance registration required. 87 Perkins Row, Topsfield. 978-887-9264.
WILDLIFE WALK. Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary presents a Wonder Walk for Families: Winter Twigs and Buds Sunday, March 25, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Ages 3 and up. Learn to identify some common twigs and buds on a guided walk. Cost $9, $7 children. Advance registration required. 87 Perkins Row, Topsfield. 978-887-9264.
CLUBS
ANGELICA'S. Gino DiMaio, the sing-along DJ, Saturdays, 7 to 11:30 p.m.; Jazz Jamm Sundays, 4 to 9 p.m. No cover. 49 S. Main St., Middleton. 978-750-4900.
BANGKOK PARADISE. DJ Scott Void Thursday, March 22; Didi Stewart/Grateful Ted Friday, March 23; Christy Bluhm/Lois Lane and the Daily Planets Saturday, March 24; Jazz Jam every Sunday; Vocalist Showcase, every Monday. Music, 10 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Thursday; 6 to 9 p.m. (first band) and 10 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. (second band) on Friday and Saturday; 6 to 10 p.m. (first band) and 10 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. (second band) on Saturday; 6 to 10 p.m. Sunday; 7 to 10 p.m. Monday. 90 Washington St., Salem. 978-825-9202.
BAY BRIDGE. Mass Friday, March 23; the James Montgomery Band with David Hull of Aerosmith Saturday, March 24. DJ Chris and DJ Raphie Santana, Thursdays; brunch with John Corcoran and Co. and kids characters every Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., followed by Black Light/Atomic Cocktail Band at night; Bobby V. Karaoke every Monday and Wednesday. 29 Bridge St., Salem. 978-745-8881.
DODGE STREET. Trick Bag Thursday, March 22; Muck and the Mires, Prime Movers, and Corolla Drive Friday, March 23; Cocaine Tongue and NightStalker Saturday, March 24; Move Over Sunday, March 25; Headshaft Mondays; Fats Hammond organ jazz, Tuesdays; Spike Emerson Society Wednesday, March 28. Music starts at 9:30 p.m. 7 Dodge St., Salem. 978-745-0139.
EDGEWATER CAFE. Last Call for Blues with Marty Rowan and Bruce Bartlett, Thursdays; Los Sugar Kings, Fridays; The Resonance, Wednesdays. Music starts at 9:30 p.m. 155 Washington St., Salem. 978-740-4669.
LYCEUM. Michael Troy Friday, March 23; Marybeth Maes Saturday, March 24. 43 Church St., Salem. 978-745-7665.
MANDRAKE BAR BISTRO. Live jazz with the Boston Horns every Monday, 252 Cabot St., Beverly. 978-922-0663.
MANCHESTER LANDING. The Closers Saturday, March 24. Music from 9 p.m. to midnight. 7 Central St., Manchester. 978-526-7494.
MARBLEHEAD LANDING. Larry and the Bluescaster Friday, March 23; MERJ Saturday, March 24. Music starts 8:30 p.m., 81 Front St., Marblehead. 781-639-1266.
THE OLD SPOT. The Tim Pike Band Thursday, March 22, 8:30 to 11:30 p.m.; Hot Day at the Zoo Mondays through March, 8:30 to 11:30 p.m.; Erinn Brown Sunday, March 25, 6 to 9 p.m. 121 Essex St., Salem. 978-745-5656.
RHUMB LINE. Mile 21 Friday, March 23; The Fundamentals Saturday, March 24; The Sasquacho Bondo Band Sunday, March 25; Open Jamm, Mondays; Trivia and Funk Jamm, Tuesdays; Open Mike with Fly Amero, Wednesdays; Dave Sag's Blues Party, Thursdays. 40 Railroad Ave., Gloucester. 978-283-9732.
ROCKAFELLAS. Brian Maes Band Friday, March 23; Big Time Saturday, March 24; Lisa Love Experience Wednesday, March 28. Music from 9:15 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. 231 Essex St., Salem. 978-745-2411.
THE SANDS. Karaoke with Bobby V. and Friends every Friday, 9 p.m. Salisbury Beach, Salisbury.
SPORTS CONNECTION. Disc jockey Carlos every Thursday through Saturday, 9 p.m., 9 Park St., Beverly. 978-922-1995.
WILD HORSE CAFE. Bobby Keyes and Lucky Stereo Wednesday, March 28, 8 to 11:30 p.m. 392 Cabot St., Beverly. 978-922-6868.
COMEDY
COMEDY NIGHT. Valentino's Restaurant hosts a comedy night with John David, Stephen Bjork and Joe Espinola Saturday, March 24, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 and 9). Tickets $25 for first show, includes Italian buffet; $15 for second show, includes pizza. 38 Main St., Gloucester. 978-283-6186 or www.scampscomedy.com.
DANCE
BALLROOM DANCING. Bangkok Paradise hosts ballroom dancing Wednesdays 7 to 10 p.m. Live music with Ferdinando Argenti and the Silver Line Trio. Free. 90 Washington St., Salem. 978-825-9202.
COUNTRY DANCE. The Knights of Columbus in Peabody hosts a country dance Fridays. Line dance lesson from 7 to 8 p.m., open dancing from 8 to 11. Admission is $5. 96 Main St., Peabody. Call Beverley, 978-852-5336, e-mail kcpeabody@yahoo.com, or visit kofcpeabody.org.
DANCE SHOW. Reel Time presents a multimedia dance performance Saturday, March 24, 2 and 8 p.m., Beverly High School. Features dance by local children and teens set to light show/film clips. Tickets $15. 100 Sohier Road, Beverly. 617-320-2101.
LATIN DANCE. Finz Seafood and Grill hosts the North Shore Latin Dance Party Wednesdays, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Lesson offered at 7:30. Admission $15, $10 students. 76 Wharf St., Salem. 978-744-8485.
MOVING COMPANY. The Ipswich Moving Company presents "Tales of a Tub," a concert of dance, music, and poetry, Fridays and Saturdays through March 24, 7:30 p.m. Tickets $20, $15 children/seniors. 2 Cogswell St., Ipswich. 978-356-5565 or www.ipswichmovingco.org.
FILM
SALEM HISTORY. "Salem Settlement, Life, and Trade 1630-1800" every Thursday, 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, continuous showings between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., SATV Studios. Program chronicles the arrival, life and experiences of the Puritans to this area and looks at trade growth in early Salem. Admission $5. 285 Derby St., Salem. Call Dan Tremblay, 978-777-2711.
FOOD
WINE TASTING. North Shore Arc hosts the 12th annual Wine Tasting and Auction Friday, March 23, 7 to 10 p.m., Lyceum Restaurant. Features wines from around the world, artwork by Howard Kline, and live and silent auctions. Honorary chairwoman will be news anchor Kim Carrigan. Tickets $50. 43 Church St., Salem. 978-762-4878.
LECTURES
LECTURE SERIES. Monday Mornings at the Beverly Public Library presents "Standing Up For Yourself: The Art of Self-Assertion" Monday, March 26, 9:30 a.m. Speaker will be author and psychotherapist Johanna Skouras. Free. 32 Essex St., Beverly. 978-921-6062.
MARBLEHEAD ARCHITECTURE. The Marblehead Historical Society and Museum's "Houses and Homes in a Seaport Town" will present a lecture on the homes of Col. Jeremiah Lee Tuesday, March 27, 7 p.m. Cost $15. 170 Washington St., Marblehead. 781-631-1768.
NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY. Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary presents "An Evening with Terry Walker," a nature photographer from Manchester, Thursday, March 22, 7:30 to 9 p.m. Cost $14. Advance registration required. 87 Perkins Row, Topsfield. 978-887-9264.
SALEM HISTORY. Maria's Sweet Somethings hosts "Hot Fudge and History," a lecture with historian Jim McAllister, Wednesday, March 28, 7 p.m. Topic will be "Around Derby Square." Registration required. 26 Front St., Salem. 978-745-6314 or jim@nii.net.
MUSEUMS
BEVERLY HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM. "Beverly and the American Revolution;" "Beverly Bank: An Early American Bank." Tuesday and Thursday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m; Wednesday, 1 to 9 p.m. 117 Cabot St., Beverly. 978-922-1186.
CAPE ANN HISTORICAL MUSEUM. "Zygmund Jankowski: Ambiguity Confirmed," self-portraits, still lifes, landscapes and paintings from the jazz and erotica series by Jankowski, through June 17; work by students from the Cutler School, Landmark School and Rockport High School through March. Hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sundays, 1 to 5 p.m. Admission $6.50, $6 seniors, $4.50 children, under 6 free. 27 Pleasant St., Gloucester. 978-283-0455 or www.capeannhistoricalmuseum.org.
ELIZABETH CASSIDY FOLK ART MUSEUM. "Celebrating the Art of Peabody's Past and Present," a collection of folk art, needlework, pottery, and more, presented by the Peabody Historical Society. Open the first and third Sunday of the month, noon to 3 p.m. Free. 33 Washington St., Peabody. 978977-0514 or www.peabodyhistorical.org.
GEORGE PEABODY HOUSE MUSEUM. "The Merging of Art and Industry: Tannery Prints by Franklin Boggs," a series of images depicting the leather industry by Boggs, through May 25. 205 Washington St., Peabody. 978-531-0355.
HOUSE OF THE SEVEN GABLES. Site includes House of the Seven Gables (Turner-Ingersoll Mansion) that inspired Nathaniel Hawthorne's novel, his birthplace and other historic houses, Colonial Revival gardens designed in 1909 and costumed interpreters retelling the stories of the mansion's families. Open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 54 Turner St., Salem. $11; $10 seniors; children age 5 to 12, $7.25. 115 Derby St., Salem. 978-744-0991.
MARBLEHEAD MUSEUM AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY. "Why Whaling?" an exhibit focusing on the heyday of whaling and the products of the whaling industry from the museum's collection, through March 30. Hours: Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 170 Washington St., Marblehead. 781-631-1768 or www.marbleheadmuseum.org.
OLD CASTLE. Saltbox-style building features exhibits on Dogtown, quarry tools, and North Village History. Open by appointment. Admission $5, includes Sewall Scripture Museum. Castle Lane, Rockport. 978-546-9533.
PEABODY ESSEX MUSEUM. "The Emperor Looks West," art from Chinese palace workshops, through April 20; "Sketched at Sea," drawings, paintings, and other maritime works from the mid-18th to early 20th centuries; "Of Gods and Mortals, Traditional Art of India" through March 24. Open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. $13 adults, $11 seniors, $9 students and children 16 and younger, and Salem residents, free. 866-745-1876 or www.pem.org.
SALEM MARITIME. National Historic Site operated by the National Park Service. Free 18-minute film on the Golden Age of Salem, "To the Farthest Port of the Rich East," every 30 minutes. U.S. park rangers lead tours of the 1819 Custom House, the 1762 Derby House and the 1672 Narbonne House, and the Friendship, a full-size replica of a 1797 merchant vessel. 193 Derby St., Salem. Tours $5 adults; $3 children and seniors. 978-740-1660.
SALEM WAX MUSEUM. Self-guided tour based on witch trials of 1692 and Salem maritime history with activity area where visitors create souvenirs. Open daily, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 288 Derby St., Salem. 978-740-2929.
SALEM WITCH MUSEUM. Dramatic look at Witch Trial of 1692 with lighting and narration. "Witches: Evolving Perceptions" examines evolution of word "witch" from pagan times to present and the witch hysteria of 1692. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Admission $7.50, $6.50 seniors, $5 children. Washington Square, on Salem Common, Salem. 978-744-1692.
SALEM WITCH VILLAGE. Tour developed by Salem's witch community talks about origins of real witchcraft to modern-day practices and beliefs. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. 282 Derby St. (rear), Salem. 978-740-9229.
SARGENT HOUSE MUSEUM. The 1782 home was built for writer and education advocate Judith Sargent Murray. Furnished with a collection of New England antiques, decorative arts and original artworks by portrait painter John Singer Sargent. Guided tours Friday to Monday, noon to 4 p.m., 49 Middle St., Gloucester. $5, $4 seniors. 978-281-2432.
SEWALL SCRIPTURE MUSEUM. Built in 1832, the museum features a collection of local history and genealogical information, including work by Fitz Hugh Lane, Aldro Hibbard, Alfred Wiggin, and Charles P. Gruppe and mine cyanotype prints by Charles H. Cleaves. Tuesday through Saturday, 2 to 5 p.m. Admission $5, includes Old Castle. 40 King St., Rockport. 978-546-9533.
SPELLBOUND. The Spellbound Museum features authentic supernatural curios and oddities from around the world. Open daily at 10 a.m. 190 Essex St., Salem. 978-745-0138.
WENHAM MUSEUM. "East Meets West," silk and embroidered garments from China, Japan, and India, through April 3; International Doll Collection depicting the history of dolls and doll-making from the late 18th century through today. Also features the 1690 Claflin-Richard House, costumes and textiles, model trains, historic photographs, toys, and more. Open Tuesdays through Sundays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission $6.50, $5.50 seniors/students, $4.50 children ages 2 through 16. 132 Main St., Wenham. 978-468-2377 or www.wenhammuseum.org.
MUSIC
CHAMBER MUSIC. Music at Eden's Edge presents "Rhythm, Music's Renewable Energy," a family concert with an interactive introduction to instruments, Sunday, March 25, 3 p.m., Northshore Unitarian Universalist Church. Tickets $20, $15 students, $50 for family. 323 Locust St., Danvers. 978-270-4463 or www.edensedge.org.
GOSPEL CONCERT. METCO presents the 12th annual Gospel Concert Saturday, March 24, 7 p.m., Marblehead High School. Performers include children's choir Angels without Wings, the Marblehead High School Concert Choir and Paul White. Tickets $10, $5 students/seniors, free children under 5. 217 Pleasant St., Marblehead. 781-639-3120.
GREATEST HITS. The West End Theater presents "WET's Greatest Hits," a performance of music, comedy and theater, Sunday, March 25, 5 p.m. Features performances by Linda Amero, Hooglio Bastilo and others; scenes from "The Vagina Monologues," "Yeats Game" and "Women and The Sea." Dance party will follow. Tickets $15. 2 Main St., Gloucester. 978-281-0680.
ME AND THEE. The me and thee coffeehouse presents Jaded Mandolin and Barbara Kessler in concert Friday, March 23, 8:30 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church. Tickets $15. 28 Mugford St., Marblehead. 781-631-8987.
NAUTICAL MUSIC. The me and thee coffeehouse and Marblehead Reads presents Ye Mariners All in concert Sunday, March 25, 2 p.m. Features sea chanteys, maritime songs and nautical music. 28 Mugford St., Marblehead.
OPERA MUSIC. Gordon College presents a concert of opera selections by Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven, Strauss and Handel Friday, March 23, 8 p.m., and Saturday, March 24, 7 p.m., Memorial Chapel. Cost $15. 255 Grapevine Road, Wenham.
SONGWRITERS CONCERT. Front Street Coffeehouse hosts "Songwriters in the Round," a concert featuring Dan King, Sal Baglio and Judy C, Thursday, March 22, 7 p.m. Cost $5. 20 Front St., Salem.
SYMPHONY BY THE SEA. Symphony by the Sea presents a spring concert featuring harpist Ann Hobson Saturday, March 24, 8 p.m., Peabody Essex Museum, East India Square, Salem. Pre-concert talk with director Jonathan McPhee at 7. Tickets $35, $10 students; and Sunday, March 25, 3 p.m., The Governor's Academy, Elm Street, Byfield. Post-concert talk with McPhee. Tickets $28, $10 students. Visit www.symphonybythesea.org.
SYMPHONY CONCERT. Cape Ann Symphony presents the "All-American Concert" Saturday, March 24, 8 p.m., and Sunday, March 25, 2 p.m., Fuller Auditorium. Features guest violinist Irina Muresanu. Tickets $25, $20 seniors, free under 18. Blackburn Circle, Route 128, Gloucester. 978-281-0543 or www.capeannsymphony.org.
TRIBUTE CONCERT. The West End Theater presents a concert of music by Johnny Mercer with vocalist Stephen Smith and keyboardist Joe Reid Friday, March 23, 7:30 p.m. Tickets $15. 1 Washington St., Gloucester. 978-281-0680.
READING/SIGNING
HISTORY BOOK. Salem State College presents a reading of "First into Nagasaki" by George Weller with Weller's son, Anthony Monday, March 26, 11 a.m., Recital Hall, Central Campus, 71 Loring Ave., Salem.
RECREATION
SKETCHING NATURE. Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary presents Sketching Winter Trees, an introduction to drawing trees with artist Sandy McDermott, Sunday, March 25, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Cost $30. Advance registration required. 87 Perkins Row, Topsfield. 978-887-9264.
SPRING BIRDING. Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary presents early spring birding Sunday, March 25, 7 to 10 a.m. Guided walk in search of spring birds. Cost $12. Advance registration required. 87 Perkins Row, Topsfield. 978-887-9264.
THEATER
NEVERLAND THEATRE. Neverland Theatre presents "The Sound of Music" Saturday, March 24, 8 p.m.; Sunday, March 25, 1 and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, March 28, 4 p.m.; Thursday, March 29, 7 p.m.; Saturday, March 31, 8 p.m.; Sunday, April 1, 1 and 6 p.m., Temple B'Nai Abraham. Tickets $15 to $18. 200 E. Lothrop St., Beverly. 978-948-7925 or www.neverlandtheatre.com.
SALEM THEATRE. Salem Theatre Company presents a staged reading of Dylan Thomas' "Under Milk Wood," a story of life and love in a coastal village in Wales, Friday, March 23 and Saturday, March 24, 7 p.m., Old Town Hall. Tickets $10, $5 children. 32 Derby Square, Salem. 978-790-8546 or www.salemtheatre.org.
SCHOOL PRODUCTION. Masconomet Regional High School presents "Oklahoma!" Friday, March 23 and Saturday, March 24, 7:30 p.m., Henry Long Auditorium. Tickets $10, available at the door. 20 Endicott Road, Topsfield.
TOUR/WALK
RESERVATION WALK. Essex County Greenbelt Association presents a walk on Wetmore Reservation in Rockport Sunday, March 25, 1 to 3 p.m. Led by conservation advocate Eric Hutchins. Free. Meet at Hutchins' home, 13 Applecart Road, Rockport. 978-768-7241.
ETC.
MAGIC SHOW. Le Grand David and his own Spectacular Magic Show performs Sundays, 3 p.m., Cabot Street Cinema Theatre. Tickets $18, $12 children 11 and under. 286 Cabot St., Beverly. 978-927-3677.
PLANETARIUM SHOW. The Dunn Planetarium at Danvers High School presents "Just an Old-Fashioned Star Show," Fridays through March 30, 7 p.m. Presentation of constellations accompanied by music, stories and news about space. Doors open at 6:45. Tickets, $2.50. 64 Cabot Road, Danvers. 978-774-1801; dunnplan@danvers.org; www.danvers.mec.edu.
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BIRD WALK. Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary presents a Woodcock Walk Thursday, March 29, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Cost $10. Advance registration required. 87 Perkins Row, Topsfield. 978-887-9264.
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AMERICAN REPERTORY. The American Repertory Theatre presents "Oliver Twist" through Saturday, March 24, Loeb Stage. Shows are Thursday, 7:30 p.m.; Friday, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 2 and 8 p.m. Tickets $28 to $71. 64 Brattle St., Cambridge. 617-547-8300 or www.amrep.org.
PERFORMANCE LECTURE. The Paige Conservatory of Performing Arts presents "So You Want to be a Performer?" a lecture on becoming a star with talent coach Peter Sklar, Sunday, March 25, 7 p.m. Free. 30 School St., North Andover.
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