Art
GUILD OF BEVERLY ARTISTS. Show, Saturday, Aug. 1, Sunday, Aug. 2, Wednesday, Aug. 5, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Lynch Park, 55 Ober St. Call Katarina Gates, 978-526-4979. www.beverlyhomecoming.com or info@beverlyhomecoming.com.
ARABELLA GALLERY. Opening celebration, Sunday, Aug. 2, 4 to 7 p.m., 63A Wharf St., Pickering Wharf, Salem. The new, cooperative gallery features an array of area artists who will gather for a festive celebration.
MARBLEHEAD ARTS ASSOCIATION. August exhibit of members Ron Harrison, Mary Baures, Charles Allen, Terry Slater, and of students in continuing education program at Montserrat College of Art. On display Aug. 1 to 30, 8 Hooper St., Marblehead, artist's reception Sunday, Aug. 2, 2 to 4 p.m. Gallery hours Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. and Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. 781-631-2608, DeborahG@marbleheadarts.org.
GALLERY AT GROSVENOR PARK. Watercolor paintings by students of Nordia Kaye of Marblehead, co-sponsored by the Jewish Community Center of the North Shore. Gallery is at 7 Loring Hills Ave., Salem. Aug. 6 through Sept. 10, reception Thursday, Aug. 6, 7 to 9 p.m., public invited. Gallery hours 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekends. Handicapped-accessible. 978-741-5700.
Benefit
COMMITTEE TO ELECT MICHAEL SOSNOWSKI. Fundraiser for re-election to Salem Ward 2 councilor seat, Thursday, July 30, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Ward II Social Club, 1-3 East Collins St., Salem. Light hors d'oeuvres and cash bar.
THE GREAT RACE. Devereux Beach to Children's Island, Marblehead, Saturday, Aug. 1, open to any nonmotorized water vessel. Marblehead Rotary Club fundraiser, for scholarships and camp enrollment for local children. With competitive and noncompetitive divisions, awards in "Marblehead Dollars" for competitive races. Round trips for spectators on The Hannah Glover from State Street Landing. Cookout and concert, family swim, games. 781-631-2868 or www.rotarygreatrace.com.
BLOOD DRIVE. Saturday, Aug. 1, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., 39 Bow St. Home-style breakfast for all attendees. Call Ginny Shea at 978-927-2242. For information visit www.beverlyhomecoming.com or e-mail info@beverlyhomecoming.com.
COVE PARK JEWELRY PARTY. Sunday, Aug. 2, 9 a.m. to noon. Cove Playground/Kimball-Haskell Park. A percentage of the proceeds will go to Cove Park renovations. Call Kristin Guanci, 978-922-7620. www.beverlyhomecoming.com or info@beverlyhomecoming.com.
Film
SDLqPUSH." Movie night at Flint Public Library, 1 S. Main St., Middleton, Thursday, July 30, 6 p.m. Free popcorn. Bring drinks. Parents must sign a permission slip for movie approval.
"INDIANA JONES AND THE LAST CRUSADE." Sunday, Aug. 2, 8:15 to 10:30 p.m. Lynch Park. Call Beverly Recreation, 978-921-6067. www.beverlyhomecoming.com or info@beverlyhomecoming.com.
Food
CRAFTS SHOW AND BAKE SALE. Girdler House, Saturday, Aug. 1, 8 a.m. to noon. 78 Lothrop St. Call Nina Quinn, 978-335-5467. For information visit www.beverlyhomecoming.com or e-mail info@beverlyhomecoming.com.
PANCAKE BREAKFAST. Saturday, Aug. 1, 8 to 11 a.m. Masonic Hall, 20 Washington St. $5 adults, $3 children under 12, $10 families (2 adults and all your children or grandchildren 12 and under). www.beverlyhomecoming.com or info@beverlyhomecoming.com.
COVE PARK BBQ. Saturday, Aug. 1, 3 to 7 p.m. Cove Playground/Kimball-Haskell Park. Volleyball, basketball, backyard games and food for sale (hamburgers, hot dogs, drinks, slush). E-mail friendsofcovepark@gmail.com. www.beverlyhomecoming.com or info@beverlyhomecoming.com.
ICE CREAM SOCIAL. Monday, Aug. 3, 5:30 to 8 p.m. Church in the Cove, 167 Hale St. $5 adults, $3 seniors and children. Proceeds to benefit Homecoming fireworks. Call Rosie McKenna, 978-927-8546. www.beverlyhomecoming.com or info@beverlyhomecoming.com.
HOT DOG-EATING CONTEST. Monday, Aug. 3, 6 to 8 p.m. 437 Rantoul St. Three age groups: 7-9; 10-12;13-15. Prizes for each age group. Call Ron Brown, 978-729-9922. www.beverlyhomecoming.com or info@beverlyhomecoming.com.
FARMERS MARKET. Beverly Bootstraps, Wednesday, Aug. 5, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Lynch Park. Call 978-927-1561. www.beverlyhomecoming.com or info@beverlyhomecoming.com.
LOBSTER FESTIVAL. Wednesday, Aug. 5, noon to 7 p.m., Lynch Park. Lobster, chowder, chicken, etc. Concerts at noon, 3 p.m., 6 p.m. "The Taft Summer White House" presentation by John Burke and James Maroney. 8:15 to 8:45 p.m. Call Beverly Recreation, 978-921-6067. www.beverlyhomecoming.com or info@beverlyhomecoming.com.
Music
BANGKOK PARADISE. Rock, funk and reggae at 90 Washington St., Salem. July 30, Joe Bailey, Lee Harvey; July 31, Playing With Fire. 978-825-9201.
BUDDY WALKER. With the Warszawiaki Orchestra, Sunday, Aug. 2, 3 to 7 p.m., St. John the Baptist School auditorium, 28 St. Peter St., Salem.
CAPONE'S. Restaurant at 147 Summit St., Peabody. July 30, Round About; July 31, Shuffle Mode; Aug. 1, Rage-N-Age. $5 cover and proper dress required. 978-927-0520 or www.caponesdining.net.
CARL RAYMOND AND COUNTRY FRIENDS. Country, blues and classic rock at Post 227, American Legion Middleton, 69 River St., every Saturday from 6 to 10 p.m. Requests and audience participation welcome. 978-777-2711. No cover.
CONCERTS ON THE COMMON. Topsfield, Macey and Hart, Sunday, Aug. 2, 4 to 6 p.m., Route 97 and East Common Street. Sponsored by the Topsfield Recreation Committee.
DANCE AWAY FOR RIVER HOUSE. Saturday, Aug. 1, 7 to 11 p.m. Cove Community Center. Dance to the music of Grupo Fantasia. $10 per person. Call John Archer, 978-922-4600. For information visit www.beverlyhomecoming.com or e-mail info@beverlyhomecoming.com.
DODGE STREET. July 30, Tokyo Tramps & Regressing to Apes; July 31, Kirsten & Dave, Flash in Blue, Eternal Embrace & Hate the Living; Aug. 1, Guerilla Head; Aug. 2, Salem Cigarette Machine; Aug. 3, Open Jam Night; Aug. 4, Fats Hammond (organ jazz); Aug. 5, Toe Jamm featuring Chris Fitz, Pete Tentindo, Ken Clark & Lantz Boyles. 7 Dodge St., Salem. 978-745-0139. All shows 9:30 p.m.
EDGEWATER CAFE. July 31, Los Sugar Kings; Aug. 1, TBA. 155 Washington St., Salem. 978-740-4669.
GULU-GULU. July 30, Brooklyns; July 31, Bow Ever Down; Aug. 1, Dr. DK; Aug. 3, Mayor's Night Out; Aug. 4, Anime Month: Lain—Navi; Aug. 5, open mike. 247 Essex St., Salem, 978-740-8882.
HOMECOMING CONCERT. With Chris & Meredith Thompson, Sunday, Aug. 2, 6 to 8 p.m. Lynch Park. Call 978-921-6067. For information visit www.beverlyhomecoming.com or e-mail info@beverlyhomecoming.com.
IN A PIG'S EYE. July 30, Eric Reardon and Dave Bailin 9 p.m.; July 31, blues jam; Aug. 2, Henley Douglas Jr. and friends; Aug. 3, open mike with Julie Dougherty; Aug. 5, Patino and Mik; Aug. 6, Matt McKay. No cover, 148 Derby St., Salem. 978-741-4436.
IPSWICH COMMUNITY BAND. Concert, Wednesday, Aug. 5, 7 p.m., Ipswich Performing Arts Center, Ipswich High School, 130 High St., Ipswich. Free. 978-729-3499.
ME AND THEE COFFEEHOUSE. Anthony da Costa, and Pesky J. Nixon, Friday, July 31, 8 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church of Marblehead, 28 Mugford St.¬ Tickets $15 at the door, $12 in advance at www.meandthee.org, 781-631-8987.
PEABODY SUMMER CONCERT SERIES. Sunday, Aug. 2, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Leather City Common, downtown Peabody (in case of rain, in City Hall's Wiggin Auditorium). R and R Entertainment. Free. Water, soda and candy sold to benefit Relay for Life of American Cancer Society. 978-538-5704.
ROCKAFELLAS. Aug. 2, country music DJs; Aug. 3, Spike the Punch; Aug. 4, The Chimps; Aug. 8, Latin Dance Party. 231 Essex St., Salem. 978-745-2411.
SALEM MARITIME FESTIVAL CONCERT. Friday, July 31, 7 to 9 p.m., National Historic Site, Derby Wharf, Salem. With Entrain. 978-740-1650 or www.nps.gov/sama.
SALEM WILLOWS CONCERT. Tuesday, Aug. 4, 7 to 9 p.m., Salem Willows Park and Bandstand, Fort Avenue, Salem. Dick Donovan Big Dance Band. Free. Bring chairs and blankets. 978-745-4581.
SIXTY2 ON WHARF. Qwill, singer/songwriter, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. During Sunday brunch, 62 Wharf St. (Pickering Wharf), Salem. No cover. 978-744-0062.
SUNDAYS IN PATTON PARK. 97 North, classic rock 'n' roll, Sunday, Aug. 2, 5 to 7 p.m., on Route 1A in Hamilton. Free. Bring blanket and/or lawn chairs. Hot and cold refreshments available for purchase. In the event of rain, inside venue arranged nearby. Call 978-468-4818 after 3 p.m. for information on alternate location. www.PattonParkConcerts.org.
VICTORIA STATION. Al and Barb Boudreau and guest performer, Sunday jazz series concerts, every Sunday at 5 p.m. 86 Wharf St., Salem. $5. 978-745-3400.
Reading
SALEM ATHENAEUM LIBRARY. David Brody, author of "Cabal of the Westford Knight," Friday, July 31, at 5 p.m., 337 Essex St., Salem. Talk on historical artifacts around New England that prove that Templar Knights came to America long before Columbus. 978-744-2540.
CORNERSTONE BOOKS. Katherine Howe, author of "The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane," 45 Lafayette St., Salem, on Friday, July 31, at 7 p.m. Free reading and talk followed by Q & A and signing. 978-744-1831 or www.cornerstonebooks-salem.com.
Theater
MOONSHINE MURDER MYSTERY. Friday, July 31, 7 to 10:30 p.m., 20 Washington St. Actors from Brickroad Productions put on a dinner-theater show about the murder of Otis Crump, president of the Hickory Gulch General Store & Eatin' Place. $35, call 978-922-6311 to reserve. www.beverlyhomecoming.com or info@beverlyhomecoming.com.
"JACQUES BREL IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN PARIS." Homage to the music of Jacques Brel, post-World War II Belgian singer/songwriter who would have been 80 this year. Marblehead Little Theatre, 12 School St., during the weekend of July 31, 8 p.m. On Aug. 2, additional show at 2 p.m. Tickets are $20 online and $25 at the door. To purchase online, visit www.m-l-t.org. 781-631-9697.
SDLqTHE UNDERPANTS." Thursday, July 30, through Saturday, Aug. 1, 8 p.m., and Sunday, Aug. 2, 2 p.m. Salem Theatre Company, First Church, 316 Essex St., Salem. Steve Martin's update of 1910 German comedy. Adults $20, students/seniors $15. Reservations at www.salemtheatre.com or 978-790-8546.
"THE WIZARD OF OZ." A Neverland Theatre presentation, at Temple B'nai Abraham Theater, 200 E. Lothrop St., Beverly, Friday, July 31, 4 p.m.; Tuesday, Aug. 4, 7 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 2, 4 p.m.; Monday, Aug. 3, 7 p.m. A stage adaptation of the original MGM movie. Wheelchair-accessible. $16.50 to $20. To purchase tickets, please visit www.neverlandtheatre.com or call 978-500-8832. Tickets also available at the door within 20 minutes of show time.
Tour
GEDNEY HOUSE TOUR. Saturday, Aug. 1, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., 21 High St., Salem. Guided tours $5 for adults, $4 seniors and students, $2.50 children. First-century architecture, a Seventeenth Century Saturday event. 978-744-0440.
NATHANIEL FELTON SR. HOUSE. Tours, Saturday, Aug. 1, noon to 1 p.m., Felton-Smith Historic Site, 47 Felton St., Peabody. One of the first homes built on Mount Pleasant around 1650, occupied for 250 years by Feltons, who famously defended their neighbors during the witchcraft trials. Tour the house, stroll the grounds, visit the petting zoo and farm stand at Brooksby Farm. Call 978-977-0514 or visit www.peabodyhistorical.org.
HOSPITAL POINT LIGHTHOUSE TOURS. Sunday, Aug. 2, Monday, Aug. 3, noon to 4 p.m. Hospital Point, Bayview Road. Call Beverly Recreation, 978-921-6067 or Phil Karwowski, 508-641-7192. www.beverlyhomecoming.com or info@beverlyhomecoming.com.
BEVERLY BOOTSTRAPS. Tours, Monday, Aug. 3, Tuesday, Aug. 4 and Wednesday, Aug. 5, 1 to 3:30 p.m. 371 Cabot St. Call 978-927-1561. www.beverlyhomecoming.com or info@beverlyhomecoming.com.
FISH FLAKE HILL. Historical walking tour, Monday, Aug. 3, 6:45 to 8:15 p.m. 10 Eisenhower Ave. $5. Fred will discuss historical and cultural points of interest along the way. Meet at Beverly Harbor Park at old McDonalds' building. Call Fred Hammond, 978-922-1186. www.beverlyhomecoming.com or info@beverlyhomecoming.com.
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OVER 60 BIRTHDAY BASH. Thursday, July 30, 4 to 7:30 p.m., Senior Center, 25 Stone St., Danvers, free for the first 125 people to reserve. Pig and sirloin roast with entertainment by Dave Moholland of Roundabout performing with the group, Moholland Drive. Call senior center director Pam Parkinson, 978-762-0208.
JUNIOR TRIATHLON. Saturday, Aug. 1, 8:30 a.m., Dead Horse Beach, Salem Willows, Salem. Boys and girls 5 to 17, register 7 a.m. $25 advance registration at www.active.com, $35 day-of registration. 978-204-8588.
SALEM MARITIME FESTIVAL. Saturday, Aug. 1, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Derby Wharf, Salem. Children's activities, traditional music, kite flying, wagon rides, craft demonstrations, on-board visits of 1638 ship Kalmar Nyckel, USS Constitution gun team demonstration, 4 to 6 p.m. concert with Squeeze Box Stompers, contra dancing 6 to 8 p.m. 978-740-1650 or www.nps.gov/sama.
BHS CLASS OF 1974 REUNION. Saturday, Aug. 1, 7 to 11:30 p.m. Franco American Club. Music by Britannica. Tickets $15 at the door. E-mail Maureen Hobin, k.hobin@gmail.com. www.beverlyhomecoming.com or info@beverlyhomecoming.com.
YMCA WITCH CITY TRIATHLON. Sunday, Aug. 2, 7 to 11 a.m., Forest River Park, Salem. Entry $60, register at www.firm-racing.com, registration 5 a.m. 978-744-0351.
HERITAGE DAYS 5K ROAD RACE. Salem National Park Service Visitors Center, 2 Liberty St., Salem. Sunday, Aug. 2, 9 a.m. Historic Salem Inc. will be hosting the first Heritage Days 5K Road Race. Register at www.historicsalem.org. Race registration: $20 on or before July 31. Race day registration: $25 the morning of Sunday, Aug. 2, beginning at 7 a.m. Following the race, Historic Salem will offer light refreshments outside the Visitors Center. 617-308-8203.
TOUR-A-TRUCK. Sunday, Aug. 2, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Salem Willows, Salem. Youngsters may explore big trucks. Free ice cream samples.
TINY TOTS DAY. Sunday, Aug. 2, 1 to 4 p.m. Lynch Park, 55 Ober St. Exhibits, concert, moon bounce. Concert with Peter Stewart Potato Chip Band, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Call Beverly Recreation, 978-921-6067. www.beverlyhomecoming.com or info@beverlyhomecoming.com.
CARDBOARD BOAT RACE. Sunday, Aug. 2, 3 to 3:30 p.m. Lynch Park. Fundraiser for Beverly's New Year's event is sponsored with Beverly Main Street. Call Tony Toledo, 978-922-8558. www.beverlyhomecoming.com or info@beverlyhomecoming.com.
"HOLLYWOOD" DOG SHOW. Sunday, Aug. 2, 4 to 6 p.m., Salem Common. $5 entry fee per dog. With awards for best costume, loudest dog, best dog/owner look-alike, and more. Registration begins 3 p.m. 978-744-2615 or djm101554@yahoo.com.
HOT AIR BALOON RIDE. In the RE/MAX balloon, Sunday, Aug. 2, 5:30 to 8 p.m. Lynch Park. $5 donation. Call Kathy Sullivan, 781-771-9949, or Shannon Barror 978-317-5842. www.beverlyhomecoming.com or info@beverlyhomecoming.com.
BICYCLE RODEO. Annual George Robertson bicycle rodeo, Monday, Aug. 3, 3 to 7 p.m., Lynch Park, Beverly. Bicycle obstacle course, activities, and safety instruction, with free gift bags, presented by Beverly Police Department and Kiwanis.
MAYOR'S NIGHT OUT RESTAURANT SAMPLER. Monday, Aug. 3, 5 to 7 p.m., hors d'oeuvres at local Salem restaurants with Mayor Kim Driscoll. $20, proceeds benefit Salem Main Streets, registration required at 978-744-0004.
BHS ALUMNI SOCCER GAME. Monday, Aug. 3, 6:15 to 8:15 p.m. Beverly High School. Call Mike Cahill, 978-927-7814. (Rain date Wednesday, Aug. 5.) www.beverlyhomecoming.com or info@beverlyhomecoming.com.
YOUNG DANCE COMPANY. Monday, Aug. 3, 8 to 10 p.m., Salem Willows Shell. Bring blankets and chairs.
SENIOR RECOGNITION DAYS. Monday, Aug. 3, with opening ceremony 10 a.m., and Tuesday, Aug. 4, Council on Aging, 5 Broad St., Salem. Free trolley rides for 60 and older, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., board at National Park Service Visitor Center, proof of age and Salem residency required; free admission at Witch House, Witch Museum, The House of the Seven Gables, Witch Dungeon Museum, New England Pirate Museum, Witch History Museum, proof of age and Salem residency required. Also, radio personality Mel Simons, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., Salem High School Auditorium, 77 Willson St., Salem, free, reservations at 978-745-6182; and Brookhouse Tea Garden, Wednesday, Aug. 5, 3 to 5 p.m., 180 Derby St., Salem, tea and cookies in the garden. Reservations at 978-745-6182.
SENIOR CENTER EVENTS. At 90 Colon St., Beverly. Monday, Aug. 3: health assessment, 8 to 10 a.m.; exercise class, 9 to 10 a.m.; current events, 10 a.m. to noon; Zumba exercise class, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.; cribbage group, 1 to 3 p.m. 90 Colon St. Call Lindsay Vatalaro, 978-921-6017. Tuesday, Aug. 4: Senior Center Events, R&R big band dance, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.; health assessment, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; knitting/crocheting, noon to 1 p.m.; bridge, 12:15 to 1:15 p.m.; arthritis exercise class 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.; Tai Chi, 1:30 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5: Exercise Class, 9 to 10 a.m.; Writing Class, 10 a.m. to noon; Afternoon Bingo, 12:15 to 2:15 p.m.; Public Bingo, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Call Lindsay Vatalaro, 978-921-6017. www.beverlyhomecoming.com or info@beverlyhomecoming.com.
SEMINAR FOR VETERANS WITH MEMORY DISORDER. Tuesday, Aug. 4, 4 to 6 p.m., Spectrum Adult Day Health Program, 600 Cummings Center, Beverly. Free respite care provided and light dinner. Featured speakers Jerry Guilebbe, veterans' agent for Beverly, and Jenna Butkiewicz, social worker for the Veterans Administration. Register at 978-921-5020, ext. 215, by July 30.
ICE SCREAM BOWL. Tuesday, Aug. 4, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Salem Common. Sample flavors from North Shore creameries and parlors. $5 adults, $3 kids. 978-744-0004.
MY CHIP CHILD ID PROGRAM. Wednesday, Aug. 5, from 1 to 6 p.m., Lynch Park Carriage House. All data turned over to parents. Call George Haile, 978-807-4150 or 781-338-3780. www.beverlyhomecoming.com or info@beverlyhomecoming.com.
US COAST GUARD AUXILIARY PADDLE SMART DEMO. Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2 to 3 p.m., 5 to 6 p.m., Lynch Park/Woodbury Beach. Providing information and handouts promoting paddle safety all day during Lobsterfest. Call Lisa MacDougall, 508-517-4600. www.beverlyhomecoming.com or info@beverlyhomecoming.com.
SIESTA STORY TIME. Wednesday, Aug. 5, 5 p.m., Manchester Public Library, 15 Union St., Manchester. On lawn if pleasant, inside if rainy. Bring blanket or picnic. 978-526-7711.
WINDOW BOX/TRAFFIC ISLANDS AWARDS. Ceremony, Wednesday, Aug. 5, 5:30 p.m., Emmerton House Garden, 12 Hawthorne Blvd., Salem. Light refreshments after ceremony.
VEHICLE NIGHT. Wednesday, Aug. 5, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., 14 Union St., Hamilton. A festival of fire engines, emergency trucks and cruisers, snowplows, tractors, in the parking lot, sponsored by the Fire, Police and Public Works Departments of Hamilton and Wenham, Dodge Tree Service, Trixie the Clown, and the Mix 98 Ice Cream Truck. Free and open to public, no registration necessary. www.hwlibrary.org or 978-468-5577.
