Good causes

HAITI RELIEF BLOOD DRIVE. With American Red Cross, Saturday, Feb. 20, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Beverly Hospital, 85 Herrick St., Beverly. To schedule an appointment, call 800-733-2767.

HAM AND BEAN SUPPER. Saturday, Feb. 20, 5 to 6 p.m., Second Congregational Church, 35 Conant St., Beverly. Menu features two kinds of home-baked beans, ham, coleslaw, rolls and beverage. Home-baked pies: $1.50 per slice. Prices are: adults $6, seniors $5 and children $2.50. There will be musical entertainment. Building is handicapped-accessible.

Music

62 ON WHARF. Janine Graham, with Steven Higgs on keys and Thomas Hebb on bass; jazz and blues. Sunday, Feb. 21, 6 to 9 p.m., 62 Wharf St., Salem. 978-744-0062, www.62onwharf.com.

BANGKOK. Feb. 18, Ross Livermore; Feb. 19, B-Luv; Feb. 20, Easily Distracted. Live music, rock, funk, reggae. Jazz jam every Monday night, 7 to 10 p.m. Darq, goth/industrial club night every second and fourth Saturday night. 30 Washington St., Salem. 978-998-1132.

CAPONE'S. Feb. 18, Hooda Thunk; Feb. 19, Brandy; Feb. 20, New Life. $5 cover, proper dress required. 147 Summit St., Peabody. 978-977-0520.

CHIANTI. Tuscan Restaurant and Jazz Lounge, 285 Cabot St., Beverly. Mario Perret Trio, Feb. 19, 9 p.m. to midnight; Colin Cannon Trio, Feb. 20, 9 p.m. to midnight; Whose Muddy Shoes, Feb. 21, 6 to 9 p.m. 978-921-2233 for reservations.

DODGE STREET BAR AND GRILL. Feb. 18, Regressing to Apes & Tokyo Tramps; Feb. 19, Planetoid & Special Guests; Feb. 20, El Rancho & Lush Puppies; Feb. 21, Salem Cigarette Machine; Feb. 22, Open Jam Night; Feb. 23, Fats Hammond (Organ jazz); Feb. 24, Toe Jamm featuring Chris Fitz, Ken Clark & Lantz Boyles. 7 Dodge St., Salem. 978-745-0139 or www.dodgestreet.com.

GULU-GULU. Feb. 18, Lucy Martinez and Natalie Flannagan; Feb. 19, DJ Noel Snow; Feb. 20, Sierra; Feb. 23, movie night; Feb. 24, open mike. 247 Essex St., Salem. 978-740-8882.

IN A PIG'S EYE. Feb. 18, John P. and Mike B.; Feb. 19, Blues Jam 4:15 to 7 p.m.; Feb. 21, Sunday Jazz, Peter Fedele; Feb. 22, Open Mike, Dave Bailen; Feb. 24, Julie Dougherty. All shows start at 9 p.m. unless otherwise noted. No cover charge. 148 Derby St., Salem. 978-741-4436.

LYCEUM. Jazz brunch, Sunday, Feb. 21, 43 Church St., Salem, noon to 3 p.m. Jazz vocalist Judith Murray and jazz pianist Bill Duffy with standards. Reservations at 978-745-7665.

ME&THEE COFFEEHOUSE. Catie Curtis, Friday, Feb. 19, doors will open at 7:30 p.m. for 8 p.m. show, at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Marblehead at 28 Mugford St. Tickets are $20 in advance and $22 at the door, or at www.meandthee.org, or 781-631-8987.

MIYAKO. Japanese Steak House, 20 Archmeadow Drive, Ann & Hope Plaza, Route 1 south, Danvers. Karaoke on Wednesdays. Bands: Feb. 18, Tom Pittman; Feb. 19, MoJo Slim; Feb. 20, Brandy. 978-774-0988 or www.miyakodanvers.com.

ROCKAFELLAS. Feb. 18, Emergency Broadcast System; Feb. 19, Lisa Love Experience; Feb. 20, Emergency Broadcast System; Feb. 21, Elephant Lounge; Feb. 24, Latin Dance Party. 231 Essex St., Salem, 978-745-2411.

VILLAGE GREEN. Friday and Saturday night karaoke in the tavern, Thursday nights, stump trivia from 8 to 10 p.m., Friday night DJs. Band: Feb. 20, Roundabout. Admission for all dances is $7. 225 Newbury St., Danvers. 978-774-7270 or www.villagegreendanvers.com.

Film

"GARBAGE DREAMS." Free, documentary "Garbage Dreams," Thursday, Feb. 25, 7 p.m. at the Phillips Library Auditorium, 132 Essex St., Salem. Follows plight of three teenagers living in the outskirts of Cairo in the world's largest garbage village. The boys make their livelihoods by collecting and recycling the trash of others, but a multinational corporation threatens their community. Free and open to the public, but RSVP is requested at www.massrecycle.org/dreams or 978-619-5679. Presented by MassRecycle and SalemRecycles, sponsored by Peabody Essex Museum.

"OSAMA." Thursday, Feb. 25, 7 p.m., Beverly Public Library, 32 Essex St., Beverly. "Beverly Reads" programming, showing of the first Afghan film to be made since the end of the Taliban regime, story of a girl living under Taliban rule. Won 2004 Golden Globe for best foreign film. Free. 978-921-6062 or bev@noblenet.org.

Magic

LE GRAND DAVID. "Le Grand David and his own Spectacular Magic Company," 33rd anniversary show, Sunday, Feb. 21, 3 p.m., Cabot Street Cinema, 286 Cabot St., Beverly. Tickets $24 adults, $14 children under 11. 978-927-3677¬ or www.legranddavid.com.

Crafts

STAMPING WORKSHOP. Thursday, Feb. 18, 10 a.m., Main Library, 82 Main St., Peabody. With Evelyn Rauseo. All necessary materials will be provided. Free and open to the public. Registration is required at 978-531-0100 or www.peabodylibrary.org.

Recreation

CARNIVORES DINING OUT. Thursday, Feb. 18, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, 87 Perkins Row, Topsfield. For children grades kindergarten to five. Outdoor exploration and activities. $54, discount for Mass. Audubon members. Children divided into small groups. Must register at 978-887-9264.

WINTERQUEST ON CASTLE HILL. February break adventures on Castle Hill for kids, Thursday, Feb. 18, 3 to 5 p.m., Castle Hill on the Crane Estate, 290 Argilla Road, Ipswich. Ages 8 to 12, explore the winter world, sled if there's snow and warm up inside the Great House on Castle Hill with hot cocoa. Members/SummerQuest campers $5/day. Nonmembers $10. Register online at www.thetrustees.org or call 978-356-4351, ext. 4005.

FROSTY FEATHERS. Friday, Feb. 19, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, 87 Perkins Row, Topsfield. For children grades kindergarten to five. Outdoor exploration and activities. $54, discount for Mass Audubon members. Must register at 978-887-9264.

"COME DRAW WITH ME, WINTER BIRDS AND WINTER WEEDS." Sunday, Feb. 21, 1 to 3 p.m., Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, 82 Perkins Row, Topsfield. For children ages 7 to 11. Nature instructor Meg Atkins with creative, hands-on experience connecting art with nature. Learn to compose pictures using pencil and pen, chalk, pastel, cut paper techniques. No previous drawing experience necessary. Children may bring a parent along. $14 ($12 Mass Audubon members). Advance registration at 978-887-9264.

Lectures

"THE MASONS ON COLONIAL MARBLEHEAD." Thursday, Feb. 18, 7 to 9 p.m., Marblehead Museum, 170 Washington St., Marblehead. Opening reception for exhibit, to feature original charter signed by Paul Revere. Local history of international fraternal order dedicated to charity and fellowship. Featuring Masonic artifacts, including Colonial portraits, objects and documents. Visit www.marbleheadmuseum.org.

"CARING FOR FAMILY PAPERS AND PHOTOGRAPHS." At Monday Mornings, Monday, Feb. 22, 9 a.m. coffee, 9:30 a.m. program, Beverly Public Library, 32 Essex St., Beverly. With Carol Mori and Cristina Prochilo of the Beverly Archives Project, on preservation techniques, organizational ideas and basic archival theory. Free, no registration necessary, wheelchair-accessible. 978-921-6062.

"USA ENERGY RESOURCES. Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow," Monday, Feb. 22, 10 a.m., Explorers Center, 10 Federal St., Salem. Joseph David Cohen, retired combustion and energy specialist for GE, on energy resources based on facts rather than wishes or ideology. Free and open to everyone over the age of 50. Reservations are not required. 978-744-0804 or www.explorerslli.org.

"ART AND THE GARDENER. Taking a Fresh Look at Your Garden Through Art," Thursday, Feb. 25, 7 p.m., Sedgwick Estate at Long Hill, 572 Essex St., Beverly. Gordon Hayward, author, will discuss the visual language shared between painters and garden designers. Refreshments at 6:30 p.m., book signing after the lecture. $25, members $20. Registration required at 978-921-1944, ext. 4018, or bzschau@ttor.org.

Theater

"ITALIAN AMERICAN RECONCILIATION.SDRq Friday, Feb. 19, and Saturday, Feb. 20, at 8 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 21, at 2 p.m. Marblehead Little Theatre, 12 School St., Marblehead. Romantic comedy by John Patrick Shanley, with local cast, exploring love and friendship with a side of minestrone. Tickets at www.m-l-t.org, $20. 781-631-9697.

SALEM THEATRE COMPANY. The New Space Showcase, comedy on Friday nights at 7:30 p.m., one-act theater performances on Saturday nights at 7:30 p.m. and live acoustic music on Sunday afternoons at 3 p.m. Each "appetizer" followed by reception to meet the performers. Feb. 19, Comedie du Jour, improv troupe; Feb. 20, "Bedroom or Biohazard: Life With Your Teen," storyteller Judith Black. Feb. 21, The Dejas. Tickets $10 in advance, $15 at the door, at www.salemtheatre.com, 90 Lafayette St., Salem.

WOODLAND CINDERELLA PUPPET SHOW. Saturday, Feb. 20, 2 p.m., At the chapel, 1 Chapel Lane, next door to Manchester Public Library, 15 Union St., Manchester. Registration required. For children ages 4 and older with Deborah Costine of the Gerwick Puppets. Register in person on the bulletin board doorway of the Children's Room, or call 978-526-2016 and leave a message.

"CRIMES OF THE HEART." Thursday, Feb. 25, 7:30 p.m., Salem State College, Callan Studio Theatre, 352 Lafayette St., Salem. Beth Henley's Pulitzer Prize-winning dark comedy follows the reunion of three sisters after a family crisis that forces them to revisit family wounds. Tickets $15, $10 for students and seniors. Free with Salem State student ID. Purchase tickets at 978-542-6290 or www.salemstate.edu/arts.

Reading

CORNERSTONE BOOKS. Sunday, Feb. 21, 3 p.m., speaking and signing, Joe Hill, with "Horns," tale of supernatural, psychological suspense. 45 Lafayette St., Salem. 978-744-1831.

POETRY READING. Afaa Michael Weaver and January Gill O'Neill, Thursday, Feb. 25, 7:30 p.m., Salem State College, Martin Luther King Jr. Room, Ellison Campus Center, 352 Lafayette St., Salem. Afaa Michael Weaver and January Gill O'Neil read from their latest published collections of poetry, themes of race and motherhood. Free. 978-542-7890 or www.salemstate.edu/arts.

"THREE CUPS OF TEA." Monday, Feb. 22, 7:30 to 9 p.m., Beverly Public Library, 32 Essex St., Beverly. Celebrate "Beverly Reads" with former Beverly High School English teacher Claire-Marie Hart. Meet members of the community and share a common reading experience. Free and open to the public. Handicapped-accessible. 978-921-6062 or bev@noblenet.org.

Art

TOPSFIELD TOWN LIBRARY. Artwork of artist Dominique Lecomte of Medford, wood and linoleum block engravings on exhibit during February. Influenced by French locations and lifestyle. During library hours, Monday and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Tuesday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Wednesday and Fridays, noon to 5 p.m. Anyone traveling to visit the exhibit should call first at 978-887-1528, meeting room may be in use. jwhite@mvlc.org, 978-887-1528.

Flu clinics

BEVERLY. For H1N1, Saturday, Feb. 20, 9 a.m. to noon, Beverly Senior Center, 90 Colon St., Beverly, (upstairs hall). For anyone over 18 who wants a vaccination. Donations accepted for Beverly Bootstraps. 978-921-8591.

MARBLEHEAD. For H1N1 and seasonal flus, Wednesday, Feb. 24, 4 to 6 p.m., Marblehead Board of Health Office, 7 Widger Road, Marblehead. 781-631-0212.

Etc.

BABYSITTING BASICS FOR BOYS. American Red Cross class, Friday, Feb. 19, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Hamilton-Wenham Public Library, 14 Union St., Hamilton. Presented by Deanna Fay, Red Cross. For boys ages 11 to 15 on supervising and caring for young children. Participants receive a diploma. Costs $60 per student, includes the American Red Cross Babysitter's Handbook plus a Safety and First Aid Kit. Limited to 14 students, advance payment required. Register at reference desk. 978-468-5577.

CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION. Friday, Feb. 19, 8 a.m., Center for Performing Arts, Pingree School, 537 Highland St., Hamilton. With Chinese music, dance, performance, costumes, calligraphy, paper cutting, lanterns and firecrackers throughout the day. Open to public. 978-468-4415.

HOW TO MANAGE MONTHLY FINANCES. Monday, Feb. 22, 7 p.m., Salvation Army, 93 North St., Salem. Free workshop. In tough economic times it is more important than ever to develop skills for maintaining economic stability. 978-744-5181. Refreshments will be provided.

CHINESE NEW YEAR. Danvers Historical Society, Wednesday, Feb. 24, 6 to 8 p.m., Glen Magna Farms, Ingersoll Street, Danvers. Raising funds for preservation and sample cuisine from local Chinese restaurants. Raffles. Cost is $12, $10 members, may be paid at the door, but reservations required at 978-777-1666 or dhs@danvershistory.org by Feb. 19. All are welcome.