Benefits
"MAKING WISHES COME TRUE." A Christmas Party to benefit Catholic Charities North, Thursday, Dec. 3, at Danversport Yacht Club, 161 Elliott St. A 6 p.m. cocktail hour with carols by the Saint Anne's Parish Choir, photo opportunity with Santa Claus and a silent auction, followed at 7:30 p.m. by dinner and a luxury gift raffle. Ballroom dancing, with instructors, follows dinner. Tickets start at $50 per person with sponsor opportunities available. RSVP with Sarah at sarah_bartley@ccab.org or 781-593-2312.
VETERANS' BENEFITS. With welcome-home bonuses, Thursday, Dec. 3, 6:30 p.m., Beverly Senior Center, 90 Colon St., Beverly. Presentation by Rep. Harold P. Naughton Jr., chairman of the Legislative Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs. Staff will be available to answer individual questions. Light refreshments will be served. Open to the public. 978-921-6018.
A3D. (African Development Through Drum & Dance) Hope for the Holidays Fund Raiser, Friday, Dec. 4, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m., Knights of Columbus, 94 Washington Square East (across from Salem Common), Salem. African/world music, African food, belly dancing. Admission $25 in advance, $30 door, $5 children under 12. Contributions will help the Senegal and Salem communities. Tickets at A Quest Acting Studio, 201 Washington St., Suite 3, or 978-306-3142, 978-509-4821.
SANTA VISIT. At Boots, Straps and More, Friday, Dec. 4, 4:30 to 6 p.m., 198 Rantoul St., Beverly. Bring the kids and a nonperishable food donation to benefit the Beverly Bootstraps Community Services' Food Pantry.¬ 978-921-4710.¬
SILENT AUCTION. Preview Party, Friday, Dec. 4, 7 to 9 p.m., St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 12 Washington St., Peabody. Celtics and Pats tickets, gift baskets, collectibles, and more. 978-531-9250.
"RAISING THE ROOF." Gala and auction, Citizens for Adequate Housing Inc., Friday, Dec. 4, 6:30 p.m., Crowne Plaza Hotel, 50 Ferncroft Road, Danvers. Cocktail reception, jazz quintet, silent auction, sit-down dinner, dancing, live auction. Work by 20 North Shore artists for bid, on theme "A Roof Over My Head." Proceeds to Peabody organization that provides shelter and affordable housing. Tickets $100 at 978-531-9775, ext. 11 or 17, or e-mail jmurray@cahns.org or bleeman@cahns.org.
BOTTLE AND CAN DRIVE. Northeast Arc, Saturday, Dec. 5, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., 22 Foster St., Peabody. To support job training programs. 978-531-0666.
CANCER BENEFIT. Saturday, Dec. 5, 7 p.m., Salem Moose Lodge, 50 Grove St., Salem. Hosted by friends of Rick Carvino, who has been fighting cancer this past year, to help Rick's family offset costs associated with his treatment. All are welcome. Live music and dancing, spaghetti dinner buffet. All proceeds to benefit the Carvino family. $15 at the door.
"FAMILIES HELPING FAMILIES HOLIDAY FUNDRAISER." Sunday, Dec. 6, 9 to 11 a.m., Torigian Family YMCA, 259 Lynnfield St., Peabody. Pancake and sausage breakfast, photos with Santa, raffles, and crafts. $5 per person, $15 maximum per family, all proceeds benefit Y It Matters after-school program. For tickets, call Cathy Gravel at 978-538-9055.
JOLLY JAUNT. 5K run and walk to benefit Special Olympics. Wear festive holiday attire. Sunday, Dec. 6, 12:30 p.m., Beverly Hospital at Danvers, 480 Maple St., Danvers. $35. dianeagganis@specialolympicsma.org or 978-223-6004.
CHRISTMAS BREAKFAST. Sunday, Dec. 6, 10 a.m., St. Michael's Hall, 15 Endicott St., Peabody. $15 per person, children under 12 free. Those attending should bring gifts for hospitalized veterans. For reservations, call 978-531-5592, 978-774-0985 or 978-531-8837.
Fairs
GUILD OF BEVERLY ARTISTS. Holiday arts and crafts sale, Friday, Dec. 4, Saturday, Dec. 5, and Sunday, Dec. 6, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, in the gallery hall at the Lynch Park Carriage House, off Ober Street, Beverly. Paintings, pottery, holiday ornaments and decorations by artists from the Cape Ann/North Shore area. Free parking and admission.
CHRISTMAS IN SALEM. Tour of 12 homes in the Salem Common neighborhood, along with a Christmas tea at the Hawthorne Hotel with lectures and music, wine tasting and discounted shopping. Friday, Dec. 4, candlelight preview for advance ticket holders from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., followed by tours and activities Saturday, Dec. 5, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 6, from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Advance tickets $25 at www.christmasinsalem.org or 978-745-0799. Tickets $30 on the day of the tour.
HOLIDAY ARTISAN FAIR. Friday, Dec. 4, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Stoneridge Children's Montessori School, 290 Hale St., Beverly. Local artists' handcrafted wares, jewelry, scarves, puppets, photography, knitwear, handmade soaps, bags and fabrics. Author Deborah Cramer, signing "Smithsonian Ocean Our Water Our World" between 2 and 3:30 p.m. 978-927-0700.
HEART OF CHRISTMAS FAIR. Friday, Dec. 4, 6 to 9 p.m., and Saturday, Dec. 5, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., St. Michael's Episcopal Church, 26 Pleasant St., Marblehead. Ham and bean supper, crafts, jewelry, baked goods and "rich uncle" items. Advance tickets $10 at church office, $15 at door. 781-631-0657 or office@stmichaels1714.org.
CHURCH IN THE COVE HOLIDAY FAIR. Saturday, Dec. 5, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., 167 Hale St., Beverly. With vendor tables, holiday crafts, silent auction, themed gift baskets. Both continental breakfast and lunch will be served. 978-922-3959.
CHRISTMAS CRAFTS FAIRE. New England Home for the Deaf, Saturday, Dec. 5, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thompson House, 160 Water St., Danvers. Food, raffles, holiday goodies, arts and crafts for sale. All are invited.
PANCAKE BREAKFAST AND CRAFT WORKSHOP. Saturday, Dec. 5, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., Spofford Pond School, 31 Spofford Road, Boxford. Pancakes, and activities for families, children, including pictures with Santa, tin can raffle, holiday arts and crafts tables, games, more. Tickets $5 adults, $3 children and seniors at door. Proceeds to recreation infrastructure in Boxford, portion donated to The Community Giving Tree. www.boxfordarc.com.
HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE. Saturday, Dec. 5, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Winthrop School, 325 Bay Road, Hamilton. Local vendors with gifts, a cookie walk, silent auction, white and Scholastic book fair. Lunch from local restaurants, children's shopping for $5 gifts and Santa. Admission $2 adults, $1 children 5 and older and seniors.¬ 978-468-5340.
WINTER STAR HOLIDAY FAIR. Saturday, Dec. 5, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., First Parish Church in Beverly, 225 Cabot St., Beverly. With crafts, gifts, attic treasures, children's activities, books, baked goods. Luncheon served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free admission, not handicapped-accessible. 978-922-3968.
CHRISTMAS FAIR AND SILENT AUCTION. Saturday, Dec. 5, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 12 Washington St., Peabody. Celtics and Pats tickets, gift baskets, collectibles at auction; quilts, knits, crafts, baked goods, used books, white elephants at fair. Private vendor boutiques. Proceeds benefit St. Paul and its community outreach. 978-531-9250.
MARBLEHEAD ARRANGERS GREENS SALE. Saturday, Dec. 5, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Marblehead Community Center, 2 Humphrey St., Marblehead. Wreaths, kissing balls, trees, bows and other holiday decorations. There will also be a holiday crafts fair at the Community Center at the same time.
MISTLETOE FAIR. Saturday, Dec. 5, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Masonic Temple, 62 Pleasant St., Marblehead. With lobster rolls, chicken salad rolls, tuna, eggs, hot dogs, clam chowder, minestrone soup. Bake table with home-cooked goods, trash and treasure table, craft, book tables, jewelry, and opportunities tables. Masons and Rainbow Girls will also have tables. 781-593-2537.
SANTA BY THE SEA HOLIDAY CELEBRATION. Saturday, Dec. 5, noon to 4 p.m., Pope's Landing, 8 Harbor St., Danvers. Santa arrives on the harbormaster's boat around 12:45 p.m. Event sponsored by the Danvers harbormaster and River Committee includes draft horses, wagon rides, ponies, bounce house, face-painting, pictures with Santa and a free concession stand. 978-774-7990.
JUDAICA SHOP. Sunday, Dec. 6, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Temple Beth Shalom, 489 Lowell St., Peabody. Stocked with Hanukkah needs. For special orders, call Sylvia Snyder at 978-535-0256.
Music
ADVENT MUSIC. With St. John's Festival Chorus, Sunday, Dec. 6, 4 p.m., St. John's Church, 705 Hale St., Route 127, Beverly. Free. Handicapped-accessible. Performers include St. John's Festival Chorus; Nicholas White, organ; and Kate Jensik, cello. Music by J.S. Bach, J.M. Haydn, R.Vaughan Williams and others, followed by a festive reception. www.sjcs.info or 978-468-2039.
BANGKOK PARADISE. Dec. 3, Preacher Jack, Casey Sullivan; Dec. 4, Mother Ton and The Movement; Dec. 5, The Other Ship. Live rock, funk, reggae from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Darq, a goth/industrial club night, every second and fourth Saturday; jazz jam every Monday night from 7 to 10 p.m. 90 Washington St., Salem.
CONCERT OF ADVENT MUSIC. Sunday, Dec. 6, 4 p.m., St. John's Church, 705 Hale St., Route 127, Beverly. St. John's Festival Chorus, Nicholas White, organ and Kate Jensik, cello. Music by J.S. Bach, J.M. Haydn, R. Vaughan Williams and others, followed by a festive reception. Noncommercial seasonal music. Free. Handicapped-accessible. www.sjcs.info or 978-468-2039.
THE FOLLEN ANGELS. Jazz and cabaret act's return engagement, Sunday, Dec. 5, 7:30 p.m., Marblehead Little Theatre, 12 School St., Marblehead. With their show "Jazz Divas," featuring "Songs of Ella, Peggy and Billie." Tickets $22 in advance, students and seniors $20, at Arnould Gallery, Marblehead, 781-631-6366 or www.m-l-t.org. At box office only on the evening of the show, for $27.
GULU-GULU. Dec. 3, Sylphid; Dec. 4, Radio Scotvoid; Dec. 5, Jazz Navigators; Dec. 8, wine tasting, holiday movie. 247 Essex St., Salem. 978-740-8882.
HOLIDAY CONCERT. Saturday, Dec. 5, 3 p.m., Beverly SDA Church, 499 Rantoul St., Beverly. With performances by Pastor Ray Daniel and The Barrens. Free and open to the public. 781-593-3837.
HOLIDAY POPS CONCERT. Hillyer Festival Orchestra concert to benefit Strongest Link AIDS Services, Sunday, Dec. 6, at noon at the Danversport Yacht Club, Route 62, Danvers. Directed by Dirk Hillyer, with soloist Peter Adams. A full lunch served. Adult tickets are $45, children $25 by calling Strongest Link at 978-777-5885 or at sponsor Honda North, 382 Newbury St., Danvers. www.strongestlink.org.
IN A PIG'S EYE. Dec. 4, blues jam, 4:15 p.m.; Dec. 7, Julie Dougherty open mike, 9 to 11:30 p.m. No cover. 148 Derby St., Salem. 978-741-4436.
IRISH HARPIST. Aine Minogue, Irish harpist and singer, Monday, Dec. 7, 7 p.m., Peabody Institute Library, 82 Main St., Peabody. Traditional Irish music, free and open to the public. 978-531-0100, ext. 10, or www.peabodylibrary.org.
"LET'S ALL SING." Tuesday, Dec. 8, 10:30 a.m., Peabody Institute Library Children's Room, 82 Main St., Peabody. Peter Sheridan for a fun-filled hour of traditional songs and holiday favorites. Children through age 6 and their parents. Register at 978-531-0100 ext. 29.
"LIGHT THE CANDLES." Saturday, Dec. 5, 7 p.m. dinner, 8 p.m. concert, and Sunday, Dec. 6, 5 p.m. dinner, 6 p.m. concert, at Wiggin Auditorium, 24 Lowell St., Peabody. Featuring Dr. Dirk Hillyer and the Hillyer Festival Orchestra. Tickets are available through the mayor's office for $45, $35 or $25 at 978-538-5702. Ticket prices include the meal, as well as the show.
NORTH SHORE YOUTH ORCHESTRA. Two concerts, Sunday, Dec. 6, at 3 and 5 p.m. at Ipswich Performing Arts Center, Ipswich High School, 134 High St., Ipswich. 3 p.m.: Prelude, Overture, Intermezzo Orchestra and Junior Flute and Flute Choir, Clarinet Choir; 5 p.m.: Select Flute Choir, Wind Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra playing original composition by Robert Bradshaw. $10 adult, $5 students and seniors, free under 12, family pass $20. 978-986-2055.
OLD NORTH FESTIVAL CHORUS. Saturday, Dec. 5, 8 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 6, 7:30 p.m., Old North Church, 8 Stacey St., Marblehead. Magnificat in D by Jan Dismas Zelenka; Puer Natus in Bethlehem by Michael Praetorius; The Midwife's Tale by James Woodman; Navidad Nuestra by Ariel Ramirez; appearances by Old North Bell Choir & Parrish Singers; carols and selections of the season with audience participation. $25 tickets at Arnould Gallery, D.S. Designs, Crosby's Marketplace in Marblehead, 781-631-4832 or 781-631-1244, or www.oncmhd.org.
OVERTIME SPORTS BAR. John Tamilio III Live, Gary Shane and members of 3D, Friday, Dec. 4, 8 p.m. 208 Rantoul St., Beverly. 603-497-4675
PIANO CONCERT AT TEMPLE SINAI. Saturday, Dec. 5, 8 to 9:30 p.m., 1 Community Road, Marblehead. With Leslie Hitelman, featuring works by Beethoven, Shubert, Chopin. Also included, a piece by the pianist, a work by Viktor Ullmann (a musician of Terezin) and slide show from Hitelman's recent tour to Beijing. Tickets $10 adults ($5 middle and high school students). Light refreshments at intermission. Doors open 7:30 p.m. RSVP to Temple Sinai, 781-631-2763. lesliehitelman.com.
ROCKAFELLAS. Dec. 3, original band night; Dec. 4, Search Party; Dec. 5, Acme Music; Dec. 6, Elephant Lounge; Dec. 9, North Shore Latin dance party. 231 Essex St., Salem, 978-745-2411.
SALEM STATE COLLEGE JAZZ BAND. In concert, Salem State College, Thursday, Dec. 3, 7:30 p.m., Recital Hall, Central Campus, 71 Loring Ave., Salem. The Jazz Band presents a range of styles, directed by Tom Palance. Premiere of a special arrangement of Chick Corea's Armando's Rhumba, written especially for the group by Washington, D.C., composer Darryl Benzel. Tickets $10 general, $5 students and seniors, at the door. 978-542-7890 or www.salemstate.edu/arts.
VICTORIA STATION. Dec. 3, open mike night; Dec. 4, John Bousquet Quartet; Dec. 5, Acoustic Underground. 86 Wharf St., Salem, 978-745-3400.
"WINTER LIGHT." Season of Sun and Shadow, Cantemus Chamber Chorus, Saturday, Dec. 5, 7:30 p.m., Christ Church, 149 Asbury St., Hamilton. Tickets are available at www.cantemus.org, Nazir's of Wenham, Norris Gallery and Frame Shop in Ipswich, the Book Shop of Beverly Farms, at the door $20 adults, $17 seniors, free for students 21 and under. 888-CHORUS 1.
Theater
"I REMEMBER MAMA." Thursday, Dec. 3, Friday, Dec. 4, and Saturday, Dec. 5, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 6, at 2 p.m. Memorial Building, 502 Cabot St., Beverly. Beverly High School Stage Right fall play, adapted from the book "Mama's Bank Account" by Katherine Forbes. Adults $8, students $6. 978-927-6132.
"ANIMAL CRACKERS." Friday, Dec. 4, Saturday, Dec. 5 at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 6 at 2 p.m., St. John's Prep, Kaneb Theatre, Alumni Hall, 72 Spring St., Danvers. The Marx Brothers' musical comedy. Tickets $15 adults, $10 for seniors/students at the door or by e-mailing Brother Ron Santoro at rsantoro@stjohnsprep.org or Alicia Greenwood at agreenwood@stjohnsprep.org. 978-774-1050.
"OLIVER TWIST." Saturday, Dec. 5, 10 a.m., Manchester Public Library, 15 Union St., Manchester. Performed by the Hampstead Players, Dickens' classic tale of an orphan in Victorian London, free family theater, as part of Christmas by the Sea weekend. 978-526-2016. Tickets may be picked up in advance in children's room. Immediately following play, cider and cookies will be offered in the library next door.
"FOOLS." Neil Simon tale of a town cursed to be idiots and a teacher who must undo the spell. Salem State College, Mainstage Theatre, 352 Lafayette St., Salem, Dec. 3 to 6. Evening performances at 7:30 p.m., Dec. 6 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 general and $10 students and seniors at 978-542-6290 or www.salemstate.edu/arts.
Holiday Workshops
MAKING MUSIC CLASS. Friday, Dec. 4, 10:30 a.m., 15 Union St., Manchester. Program for young children, created in 1993 by Ellen Hoffman, that combines rhythm and reading, music and movement, and instruments and imagination. Free. Register with Sara Collins, youth services, at 978-526-2016 or scollins@mvlc.org.
GIFT MAKING FOR CHILDREN. Saturday, Dec. 5, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Salem YMCA, 1 Sewall St., Salem. Children will get to make a gift for someone special: a tissue paper stained-glass vase, jewelry box, holiday pins, pillows and more. Opportunity for kids to create a gift with real meaning for someone they love. Ages 6 to 12. $12 per child. 978-744-0351, ext. 1502.
ALL-AGES WREATH DECORATING. Saturday, Dec. 5, 1:30 to 4:40 p.m., Beverly Public Library, 32 Essex St., Beverly. Library will provide decorating materials and light refreshments. Staff will be available for simple assistance, but will not be instructing in decorating techniques. Some wreaths available for purchase at the library through local Boy Scout Troop #2, from 1:30 to 4 p.m. using cash or local checks. Registration is required at 978-921-6062.
Etc.
HEART. Honor, Equality, Acceptance, Respect and Truth celebration, Thursday, Dec. 3, 6 to 8 p.m., Manchester Historical Society's Trask House, 10 Union St., Manchester. Mothers of gay and lesbian sons and daughters, to advocate respect for and acceptance of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered individuals. Everyone is welcome, free holiday event. Steve Gang will provide music. 978-922-5508.
BEVERLY ARCHIVES PROJECT. Thursday, Dec. 3, 7 p.m., Beverly Public Library, 32 Essex St., Beverly. All Beverly's public, private, commercial and religious organizations are welcome to join in preserving their part of the history of Beverly. www.beverlyarchivesproject.org or 978-922-1130.
"NETWORKING SURVIVAL GUIDE." Author Diane Darling, Friday, Dec. 4, 10:30 a.m., Peabody Institute Library, 15 Sylvan St., Danvers. Guest speaker at the Networking Group for Job Seekers shares insights and techniques. The meeting is open to the public. Participants are asked to register with the reference desk. 978-774-0554.
"GREENING OF THE GREAT HOUSE." Crane Estate Holiday Open House, 290 Argilla Road, Ipswich. Friday, Dec. 4, 6 to 9 p.m., preview party for Trustees members, sneak peek at greens, meet designers, florists who made it happen. With live music, hors d'oeuvres, a cash bar, tree-lighting. Tickets $28 per person. Open to public Saturday, Dec. 5, noon to 6 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 6, noon to 4 p.m., as florists and designers decorate. Self-guided tour, cider, fresh-baked cookies, gift gallery. Activities include tree lighting, origami crane-making, live music. Bring unwrapped toy for Ipswich Caring. Adults $12, children/seniors $8, members $8/$5. Ipswich residents $5 with proof of residency. Reservations at www.craneestate.org, 978-356-4351.
DANCE INTERACTIVE. Salem State College, Saturday, Dec. 5, 7:30 p.m., Multipurpose Gym, O'Keefe Center, 209 Canal St., Salem. Dance Original choreography by faculty members Caitlin Corbett and Meghan McLyman, as well as students Erin Newhall, Danielle Foley, Mary Vassallo and Donna Ascolese. Tickets $10 general, $5 students and seniors at the door. 978-542-7890 or www.salemstate.edu/arts.
EDWARDIAN CHRISTMAS TEA. Monday, Dec. 7, 9 a.m. coffee, 9:30 a.m., 32 Essex St., Beverly. Actress Rita Parisi as "Mrs. Gordon," character from 1908 examines Christmases past. Bring gift wish list and find out how much it cost in a period catalog. 978-921-6062 or flynn@noblenet.org.
PAJAMA STORYTIME. Monday, Dec. 7, 6:30 to 7:15 p.m., Hamilton-Wenham Public Library, 14 Union St., Hamilton, www.hwlibrary.org, 978-468-5577. With Chief Russ Stevens, Hamilton Police Department. For preschoolers and kindergartners. Children may wear pajamas.
GENDER STEREOTYPING. Tuesday, Dec. 8, 10 a.m., Hamilton-Wenham Community House, 284 Bay Road, Route 1A, Hamilton. Kara Kaufman, professor of history at Salem State College, explores male and female gender roles in early to mid-20th century advertising used to sell items coming off the assembly lines, how they ingrained what it meant to be a "real" man or woman. Suggested $3 donation. 978-468-4818, ext. 10.
HISTORY FAIR. Tuesday, Dec. 8, 5 to 8 p.m., Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School, 775 Bay Road, Hamilton. Student presentations and displays on the theme of innovation in history. 978-468-0400.
TEEN ADVISORY BOARD. Wednesday, Dec. 9, noon, Manchester Public Library, 15 Union St., Manchester. Fall meeting on an early release day, pizza lunch served while looking at catalogs to choose new books, DVD's and CD's for the young adult collection. All between the ages of 11 to 18 are welcome. RSVP to Anne Cowman at acowman@mvlc.org.
"OLD AND BOLD." Wednesday, Dec. 9, 6 to 8 p.m., 10 North St., Danvers. North Shore Elder Services holiday wine and cheese event to bring together seniors, allies, providers and community members interested in issues of aging for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender seniors on the North Shore. With the LGBT Aging Project. Free. rgauthier@nselder.org or 978-624-2220.
BOOKS APPRAISED. "Is There Value in Your Old and Rare Books?" at Ipswich Public Library, Wednesday, Dec. 9, 6 p.m., 25 N. Main St., Ipswich. Kenneth Gloss of Brattle Book Shop. Sponsored by Friends of the Ipswich Public Library. Scorecard from 1912 World Series, books, magazines, other rare items discussed. Audience members welcome to bring items for appraisal after lecture. Reservations not required but recommended at 978-356-6648.
SWINE FLU CLINIC. For children ages 6 months to 18 years, Wednesday, Dec. 9, 4 to 8 p.m., Salem High School, 77 Willson Ave., Salem. H1N1 vaccine will be given. Proof of residence required. Pregnant women, anyone who has household contact with a pregnant woman and caregivers of children under 6 months may also attend. 978-741-1800.
Art
IPSWICH HISTORICAL SOCIETY. Members art show, in oil, pastel, watercolor, photography, glass, textile, woodworking, with society's permanent collection, including Arthur Wesley Dow, open to public Wednesday, Dec. 9, 5 to 8 p.m. With artist talk at 7 p.m., Julia Purinton, landscape painting. Refreshments served, tickets for gift basket raffle sold on all evenings. 54 S. Main St., Ipswich. 978-356-2811 or www.ipswichmuseum.org.
HALL HASKELL HOUSE. Exhibit featuring silver prints by Terri Unger, oil paintings by Miranda Updike, oil paintings and mixed media works by Julia Purinton, through Sunday, Dec. 6, from noon to 5 p.m. daily, with a reception on Saturday, Dec. 5, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Hall Haskell House, 36 Main St., Ipswich. Free and open to the public.
CASUAL FURNITURE. Art show at the store Friday, Dec. 4, 7 to 9 p.m., with work by more than a dozen local artists featuring original watercolors, oils, acrylics, photography and hand-painted furniture. With wine and cheese reception at 7 p.m. Casual Furniture, 77 Turnpike Road, Route 1, Ipswich, 978-356-8448.
WAVEPAINT GALLERY. Holiday show Saturday, Dec. 5, from 5 to 11 p.m., Wavepaint Design & Gallery, LLC, 4 Market St. Hors d'oeuvres at 5 p.m., Stoneridge choir performance at 5:30 p.m., artist's reception at 6 p.m. with artists represented by the gallery; art trivia at 9 p.m. with gift certificate awards to winners. 4 Market St., Ipswich. 978-412-4400.
COPPERTOP GALLERY OPENING. Saturday, Dec. 5, 4 to 9 p.m., new gallery at 36 Union St. in Manchester will open with display of work by owner Vanessa Boynton, who promises no "harbors, sailboats or Colonial houses," but "a series of detailed ink drawings that cover a range of whimsical themes." The gallery is accessed up the stone stairway in the alley directly to the right of Dorfman Antique and Estate Jewelry, 361âÑ2 Union St., Manchester. 978-314-8695 or coppertopgallery@gmail.com.
CLOISTER GALLERY. "An Exhibit of Icons" by Manchester artist Lynn Runnells, from Sunday, Dec. 6, to Monday, Jan. 5, at St. Andrew's Church, in the Cloister Gallery, 135 Lafayette St. in Marblehead. An opening reception will be held on Sunday, Dec. 6, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Religious iconographic images using biblical religious stories with settings in Manchester and Gloucester, the Netherlands, and New Mexico. www.lynnrunnellsicons.com.
