Good causes and fundraisers
DINING FOR THE LIBRARY. Friday, Jan. 27, 4 to 9 p.m., Danversport Yacht Club, 161 Elliott St., Danvers. Fifteen percent of the food bill at Danversport Yacht Club will be donated to the Peabody Institute Library of Danvers' children's room renovation. 978-774-0554.
CARNIVAL OF HOPE EVENT. Friday, Jan. 27, 7:30 p.m., Rockafellas Restaurant, 231 Essex St., Salem. Entertainment by Party Excitement. $35/person. Proceeds support Birth to Three Family Center, an organization in Ipswich working to increase children's potential for healthy development and well-being, with programs and services to support parents and children from birth to age 4. www.carnivalofhope.org.
Nature
GROUNDHOG DAY EXTRAVAGANZA. Saturday, Jan. 28, 1 to 4 p.m., Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, 87 Perkins Row, Topsfield. Ongoing activities throughout the afternoon include nature hikes, snow sculptures, groundhog obstacle course, crafts and refreshments. 2 p.m., official celebration in the barn with live groundhog and other animals from Drumlin Farm. Dress warmly. $9/adults, $7/children, discount for Mass. Audubon members. For families and children of all ages. Advance registration required at 978-887-9264.
Observations
DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. CONVOCATION. Monday, Jan. 30, 11 a.m., Salem State University, Veterans Hall, Ellison Campus Center, Lafayette Street, Salem. Keynote address by Ernest G. Green, one of the nine black students of the "Little Rock Nine," and readings of three winning essays by the elementary, middle and high school. Free. 978-542-7505 or margo.steiner@salemstate.edu.
Concerts and open mike
KICK THE WINTER BLUES CLASSIC POP CONCERT AND OPEN MIKE NIGHT. Friday, Jan. 27, 7 p.m., Tapley Memorial Hall, 13 Page St., Danvers. Danvers Historical Society presents The Looking Back Band with special guest Maniac Mike Keenan. $5 donation at the door. Light refreshments served. Cabaret-style seating. For a 10-minute, open-mike time slot, contact 978-777-2711 or dh.tremblay@live.com.
AMERICAN LEGION CONCERT. Friday, Jan. 27, 7 p.m., St. Rose's Church Hall, 12 Park St., Topsfield. Share the Music sings war songs popular from the Civil War and WWII. Free. 978-407-3249.
"UNPLUGGED." Saturday, Jan. 28, 3 to 4 p.m., Peabody Institute Library, 82 Main St., Peabody. Acoustic open mike event for teens. Musicians, singers, comedians, poets, jugglers, whistlers and others between the ages of 11 and 18 are invited to perform. All are welcome to attend. To perform, sign up at 978-531-0100, ext. 14.
CORIOLANUS. Saturday, Jan. 28, 8 p.m., and Sunday, Jan. 29, 4 p.m., Salem Athenaeum, 337 Essex St., Salem. The Cambridge Society for Early Music debuts a new string quartet of early music specialists, performing works by Franz Joseph Haydn. Reception will follow the concert. Tickets at the door, cash or checks, $30/general, $25/students and seniors. www.csem.org.
PATRIOTIC CONCERT. Sunday, Jan. 29, 3 p.m., Endicott College, Rose Performance Hall, 376 Hale St., Beverly. United States Air Force Band of Liberty Chamber Recital Series showcases the Band of Liberty's instrumentalists and vocalists in a classical and intimate setting. Concert includes Boston-based pianist Yilin You. Free. www.endicott.edu/centerforthearts or 978-232-2250.
"APPROACHES TO LISTENING." Monday, Jan. 30, 7 p.m., Peabody Institute Library, 82 Main St., Peabody. Series of four lecture/performances presented by Music at Eden's Edge. Percussionist Robert Schulz and violist Noriko Herndon present "From Wood, Skin and Strings," offering insights on listening to their program. 978-531-0100, ext. 10, or www.peabodylibrary.org.
CHORAL JUBILEE. Wednesday, Feb. 1, 7 p.m., First Church, Arbor Street, Wenham. Concert features Voices of Peace, Solstice Singers, Delle Belles, Kings of the Beach, Nature's Children, Glee, The Debonaires, Abby Frost, the seventh- and eighth-grade chorus, and more. Goodwill offering will be taken for Acord Food Pantry. 867-468-5047.
Dance
A DAY OF BALLET. Thursday, Jan. 26, 3:30 p.m., Endicott College, Center for the Arts, 376 Hale St., Beverly. Boston Ballet, Endicott's affiliate, presents a three-part event: 3:30 p.m., Rose Performance Hall, lecture/demonstration on ballet, free; 5:30 p.m., Tia's Theater, master class, $10/general, $5/students and seniors, free/Endicott students; 7:30 p.m., Rose Performance Hall, Boston Ballet Company and Boston Ballet II dancers performance, $10/general, $5/students and seniors, free/Endicott students. Tickets at www.endicott.edu/centerforthearts or 978-998-7700.
BALLROOM DANCE. Saturday, Jan. 28, 7 to 11 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 96 Main St., Peabody. Lesson at 7 p.m. $15/general, $12/seniors age 60 and over. Public welcome. Dances are held on the last Saturday of each month. Robertbeloff@comcast.net or 978-281-2365.
Theater and film
"THE REAL THING." Performances on Thursday, Jan. 26, through Saturday, Feb. 18, Thursdays through Saturdays, 7:30 p.m., and Sundays, 3 p.m., at STC Theater, 90 Lafayette St., Salem. Salem Theatre Company presents Tom Stoppard's Tony Award-winning play; wordplay, wit and flashes of insight that illuminate the nature and mystery of love. Jan. 26 and 27, 7:30 p.m., "Name your own ticket price" performance. $22/adults, $18/seniors, $12/students. www.salemtheatre.com, info@salemtheatre.com, 978-790-8546.
STAFF AND STUDENT SHOWCASE. Friday, Jan. 27, 7 to 9 p.m., Hogan Regional Auditorium, 6 Hathorne Circle, Danvers. The Northeast Arc Spotlight Program presents "An Evening of Performance," featuring comedy, drama, improvisation, music and dance. $10/adults, $5/children ages 12 and under. 978-624-2314 or sconnell@ne-arc.org.
"KISS ME, KATE." Friday, Jan. 27, and Saturday, Jan. 28, 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Jan. 29, 2:30 p.m., Salem High School, M. Ruth Norton Auditorium, 77 Willson St., Salem. $12/reserved tickets, $10/general, $7/students and seniors. 978-740-1136.
"H.M.S. PINAFORE." Friday, Jan. 27 and Saturday, Jan. 28, 7:30 p.m., A. J. Gordon Memorial Chapel, Gordon College, 255 Grapevine Road, Wenham. Gilbert and Sullivan operetta performed by college's Departments of Music and Theatre Arts. Satire about love between different social classes. $15/general, $12/seniors and children under 13. Purchase tickets at www.gordon.edu or 30 minutes prior to the performance.
"QWERTY: AN OPERA WITH A [TEXT] MESSAGE." Monday, Jan. 30, 7:30 p.m., Salem State University, Recital Hall, 71 Loring Ave., Salem. Salem State's comic chamber orchestra premieres a story of a question and whether or not it will ever be asked. Also, composer Robert Bradshaw will discuss how technology inspired the creation of the composition. Free. www.salemstate.edu/arts.
HISTORICAL FILMS. Thursday, Jan. 26, Hollywood Hits Theatre, 7 Hutchinson Drive, Danvers. 11:40 a.m., "Underground Railroad"; 12:10 p.m., "Schoonermen"; 12:40 p.m., "Old Tyme Trains." $5 admission. Handicapped-accessible. 978-777-2711.
Literature and story time
DADS AND DONUTS. Saturday, Jan. 28, 11 to 11:45 a.m., Hamilton-Wenham Public Library, 14 Union St., Hamilton. A story time designed especially for dads and children ages 2 and up. Moms are always invited. Snacks will follow 30 minutes of stories. Free. 978-468-5577 or www.hwlibrary.org.
ISRAELI STORYTELLER. Monday, Jan. 30, 7 p.m., Temple Ner Tamid, 368 Lowell St., Peabody. The Combined Jewish Women's Organizations of the North Shore present Noa Baum's performance "A Land Twice Promised." Free. Snow date Feb. 1. 978-224-4903 or agreenspan@jfns.org.
BOOK READING AND SIGNING. Tuesday, Jan. 31, 6:30 p.m., North Suburban Jewish Community Center, 83 Pine St., Peabody. Children's author Susan Lubner will read and sign her books. Children are encouraged to wear their pajamas. Registration, 6 p.m. Books available for purchase. Free. Milk and cookies served. Space is limited; reserve a seat at www.nsjcc.org or 978-535-2968.
Art
WICKED PROBLEMS: WICKED SOLUTIONS DESIGN EXHIBIT. On view Friday, Jan. 27, through Friday, March 23, at the Grillo Gallery, Center for the Arts, Endicott College, 376 Hale St., Beverly. The AIGA Best of New England Wicked Problems — Wicked Solutions design exhibition is a design competition and celebration. Exhibit features winning designs with examples of branding, handmade books, journal concept design, illustration, public space transformation, visible language, corporate websites, a motion capture machine and a president's report. 978-232-2655, kmoore@endicott.edu or www.endicott.edu/centerforthearts.
MICHAEL NAIMO'S PHOTOGRAPHY. Reception Friday, Jan. 27, 7 to 9 p.m., Chianti, 285 Cabot St., Beverly. Reception and digital show. Naimo's portraits, architecture and landscape photography are on view at the Beverly Cooperative Bank, 254 Cabot St., through March 8. Bank will be open until 8 p.m. on Jan. 27 for exhibit viewing. www.michaelnaimo.com.
"FIRE & ICE." Opening reception Saturday, Jan. 28, 5 to 7 p.m., Time & Tide Fine Art, 4 Market St., Ipswich. Exhibit features photographers David Stone, John Geesink and Dorothy Kerper Monnelly, and paintings, mixed media and sculpture by local masters. Refreshments served. Exhibit on view through March 10. 978-238-8848 or Kristina@TimeAndTideFineArt.com.
Forums and presentations
STUDY AND TRAVEL TOURS. Monday, Jan. 30, 10 a.m., Explorers Lifelong Learning Institute, 10 Federal St., Salem. Christopher Mauriello, Salem State University chairman of the History Department, and Stephen Matchak, chairman of the Geography Department, will discuss university's Travel Institute's past and future tours. Open to nonmembers. 978-744-0804 or www.explorerslli.org.
"BUILDING A COOPERATIVE ECONOMY: FROM MONDRAGON TO MASSACHUSETTS." Monday, Jan. 30, 7 p.m., 217 Essex St., Salem. Occupy Salem Free University will host a forum. Speakers: Eric Johnson, member of the U.S. Federation Cooperatives, and Tony Dunn, labor activist. Dunn will talk about his recent trip to Mondragon, Spain. Free. 978-910-0190 or 978-808-6622.
Fashion
ROCK THE RUNWAY. Sunday, Jan. 29, 4 to 8 p.m., Danversport Yacht Club, 161 Elliott St., Danvers. Lorraine Roy Designer Collections presents a prom fashion show with a special appearance by KISS 108's Romeo. See the 2012 styles and visit vendor tables, including hairstyle and makeup demonstrations. $15/ticket. 978-774-0825.
Health and wellness
TOPSFIELD WELLNESS CLINIC. Thursday, Jan. 26, 9 to 11 a.m., Washington Meadows, 92 Washington St., Topsfield. VNA Care Network and Hospice will host a free clinic where local residents can have their blood pressure checked and learn about health concerns; blood sugar, weight monitoring and other health assessments available. Open to residents age 60 and older. www.vnacarenetwork.org or 888-663-3688, ext. 5603.
LIFE COACH AND AUTHOR PRESENTATION. Thursday, Jan. 26, 6 p.m., Hamilton-Wenham Public Library, 14 Union St. Sallie Felton, author, international radio personality and life coach, will speak about her book "If I'm So Smart, Why Can't I Get Rid of This Clutter?" Felton will share tips and tricks to a clutter-free life, and help attendees reach their goal to de-clutter, emotionally, physically and mentally. Free. hwlibrary.org.
BOXFORD WELLNESS CLINIC. Wednesday, Feb. 1, 9 to 11 a.m., 50 Four Mile Village, Boxford. VNA Care Network and Hospice will host a free clinic where local residents can have their blood pressure checked and learn about health concerns; blood sugar, weight monitoring and other health assessments available. Open to residents age 60 and older. www.vnacarenetwork.org or 888-663-3688, ext. 5603.
SHINGLES EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR. Wednesday, Feb. 1, 10:30 a.m., Danvers Council on Aging, 25 Stone St., Danvers. Free, physician-led educational seminar on shingles and post-shingles nerve pain. Topics include symptoms, causes and treatment options, and how to make informed treatment decisions. Educational material provided. Refreshments served. Reserve a seat at 800-275-2767 or postshinglesnervepainseminar.com.
BEVERLY WELLNESS CLINIC. Wednesday, Feb. 1, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., Turtle Creek, 401 Essex St., Beverly. VNA Care Network and Hospice will host a free clinic where local residents can have their blood pressure checked and learn about health concerns; blood sugar, weight monitoring and other health assessments available. Open to residents age 60 and older. www.vnacarenetwork.org or 888-663-3688, ext. 5603.
Food
LIBERTY LODGE PANCAKE BREAKFAST. Saturday, Jan. 28, 8 to 11 a.m., Masonic Hall, 20 Washington St., Beverly. The monthly community breakfast will feature special pecan pie pancakes. Menu includes blueberry and plain pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, and all the fixings. All-you-can-eat for $5/adults and $3/kids. Proceeds help support various local charities. 978-473-9535 or richlafave@gmail.com.
MUSIC AND MEATBALLS. Saturday, Jan. 28, 4 to 8 p.m., Hastings House, 14 Oak St., Beverly. Full buffet spaghetti dinner, a live band and games. $5/members and $10/nonmembers. beverlyfarmsorg@gmail.com.
DELUXE PANCAKE BREAKFAST. Sunday, Jan. 29, 8 to 11:30 a.m., Vittori-Rocci Post, 143 Brimbal Ave., Beverly. Breakfast includes sausage, ham, scrambled eggs, baked beans, unlimited pancakes, applesauce, juice, coffee and tea. Donations, $4/adults, $3/children; proceeds support the Harborlight Nursery School and the Veteran's Aid Fund. Handicapped-accessible and -facilitated. 978-927-2103.
Magic
LE GRAND DAVID 35TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON. "Le Grand David and His Own Spectacular Magic Company," Jan. 26, 7:30 p.m., Larcom Theatre, 13 Wallis St., Beverly; and Jan. 29, 3 p.m., Cabot Street Cinema Theatre, 286 Cabot St., Beverly. Adults, $26; children 11 and under, $15. 978-927-3677 or www.legranddavid.com.
Clubs
CHIANTI. Jan. 26, 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Wild Sextet; Jan. 27, 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Blu-Bop; Jan. 28, 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Gabrielle Agachiko; Jan. 29, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Jeff Buckridge's Uke Joint; Jan. 31, 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Tim Gearan and Christian McNeill. 285 Cabot St., Beverly. 978-921-2233 or www.chiantibeverly.com.
FINZ SEAFOOD & GRILL. Jan. 26, 8 to 11 p.m., Larry and the Bluescasters. 76 Wharf St., Pickering Wharf, Salem. 978-744-8485, salem-contact@hipfinz.com.
GULU-GULU. Jan. 26, Old English; Jan. 27, Annapalooza: A concert in memory of Ann Repp; Jan. 28, Jazz Navigators; Jan. 31, Cybermen Movie Month. 247 Essex St., Salem. 978-740-8882.
HARDCOVER RESTAURANT. Duo Forte, Jan. 27. 15A Newbury St. (Route 1 north), Danvers. 978-774-1223.
HOWLING WOLF TAQUERIA. Jan. 26, 8:30 to 11:30 p.m., Qwill Acoustic Performance; Jan. 27, 9 p.m. to midnight, Huevos del Muerte; Jan. 28, 9 p.m. to midnight, Three Toad Sloth; Jan. 29, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Steve Spungin, Flamenco guitarist. 76 Lafayette St., Salem; www.feedyourwolf.com.
IN A PIG'S EYE. Girls Night Out, Jan. 26; Blues Jam, 4 to 7 p.m., Jan. 27; Sit Down Baby, Jan. 28; Eric Reardon and Friends, 7 to 10 p.m., Jan. 29; Open mike with Dave Bailin, Jan. 30; Patino and Mik, Feb. 1. All times are 9 to 11:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. 148 Derby St., Salem. 978-741-4436.
SCRATCH KITCHEN. Jan. 26, 7 to 10 p.m., Adam Payne. 245 Derby St., Salem. scratchkitchensalem.com.
SEAPORT CAFE. Jan. 26, 8:30 to 11:30 p.m., Julie Dougherty with Dave Brown on slide guitar and Parker Wheeler on harmonica. 215 Derby St., Salem. 978-594-8490.
