Friday, July 31
"Moonshine Murder Mystery," 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.
Saturday, Aug. 1
Blood Drive, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., 39 Bow St. Home-style breakfast for all attendees. Call Ginny Shea at 978-927-2242.
Girdler House Crafts Show & Bake Sale, 8 a.m. to noon. 78 Lothrop St. Call Nina Quinn, 978-335-5467.
Pancake Breakfast, 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). Call George Haile, 978-807-4150 (c) or 781-338-3780 (w).
Guild of Beverly Artists Show, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Lynch Park, 55 Ober St. Call Katarina Gates, 978-526-4979.
Cove Park Family BBQ & Design Day, 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.
BHS Class of 1974 35th Reunion, 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.
Seventh annual Dance Away for River House, 7 to 11 p.m. Cove Community Center. Dance to the music of Grupo Fantasia. $10 per person. Call John Archer, 978-922-4600.
Sunday, Aug. 2
Cove Park Jewelry Party, 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.
Guild of Beverly Artists Show, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Lynch Park, 55 Ober St. Call Katarina Gates, 978-526-4979.
Interfaith Worship Service, 10 to 11 a.m. Lynch Park, Ober Street (if rain, First Baptist Church). Call Julie Flowers, First Baptist Church, 978-922-3295.
Tours of Hospital Point Lighthouse, noon to 4 p.m. Hospital Point, Bayview Road. Call Beverly Recreation, 978-921-6067 or Phil Karwowski, 508-641-7192.
Tiny Tots Day, 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.
Lobster Boat Races, 1 to 3 p.m. Woodbury Point. Call Dan McPherson, 978-921-6059.
Cardboard Boat Race, 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.
Communion on the Common, 4 to 5 p.m. Beverly Common. Sponsored by St. Peter's Church. Call Michelle Abell 978-921-8472.
Hot Air Balloon Rides in the RE/MAX balloon, 5:30 to 8 p.m. Lynch Park. $5 donation. Call Kathy Sullivan, 781-771-9949, or Shannon Barror 978-317-5842.
Homecoming Concert with Chris & Meredith Thompson, 6 to 8 p.m. Lynch Park. Call 978-921-6067.
Summer Movie Series, "Indiana Jones & the Last Crusade," 8:15 to 10:30 p.m. Lynch Park. Call Beverly Recreation, 978-921-6067.
Monday, Aug. 3
Senior Center events, 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.
Tours of Hospital Point Lighthouse, Noon to 4 p.m. Bayview Road. Call Beverly Recreation, 978-921-6067, or Phil Karwowski, 508-641-7192.
Beverly Bootstraps Tours, 1 to 3:30 p.m. 371 Cabot St. Call 978-927-1561.
Bicycle Safety Rodeo, 3 to 6 p.m. Lynch Park. Get your bike inspected and go through a safe-riding course. Call Mark Pecukonis, 978-766-1480 or Beverly Police officer Jay DeRobertis, 978-922-1212.
Ice Cream Social, 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.
Hot Dog Eating Contest, 6 to 8 p.m. Rondogs, 437 Rantoul St. Three age groups: 7-9; 10-12; 13-15. Prizes for each age group. Call Ron Brown, 978-729-9922.
BHS Alumni Soccer Game, 6:15 to 8:15 p.m. Beverly High School. Call Mike Cahill, 978-927-7814. (Rain date Wednesday, Aug. 5.)
Historical Walking Tour of Fish Flake Hill, 6:45 to 8:15 p.m. $5 donation. Historian Fred Hammond will discuss historical and cultural points of interest along the way. Meet at Beverly Harbor Park at old McDonald's building. Call Fred Hammond, 978-922-1186.
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. 90 Colon St. Call Lindsay Vatalaro, 978-921-6017.
Beverly Bootstraps Tours, 1 to 3:30 p.m. 371 Cabot St. Call 978-927-1561.
Wednesday, Aug. 5
Exercise Class, 9 to 10 a.m., Senior Center, 90 Colon St. Call Lindsay Vatalaro, 978-921-6017.
Guild of Beverly Artists Show, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Lynch Park. Call Katarina Gates, 978-526-4979.
Writing Class, 10 a.m. to noon, Senior Center, 90 Colon St. Call Lindsay Vatalaro, 978-921-6017.
Beverly Bootstraps Farmers Market, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Lynch Park. Call 978-927-1561.
Lobster Festival, 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.
Afternoon Bingo, 12:15 to 2:15 p.m., Senior Center, 90 Colon St. Call Lindsay Vatalaro, 978-921-6017.
My CHIP Child ID Program, 1 to 6 p.m., Lynch Park Carriage House. All data turned over to parents. Call George Haile, 978-807-4150 (c) or 781-338-3780 (w).
Beverly Bootstraps Tours, 1 to 3:30 p.m. 371 Cabot St. Call 978-927-1561.
US Coast Guard Auxiliary Paddle Smart Demo, 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
Public Bingo, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Senior Center, 90 Colon St. Call Lindsay Vatalaro, 978-921-6017.
Thursday, Aug. 6
Senior Citizens Day, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Lynch Park. Concert, awards, ice cream. Call Lindsay Vatalaro, 978-921-6017.
Senior Center events, poker, 9 a.m. to noon; bridge, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.; scrapbooking, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Senior Center, 90 Colon St. Call Lindsay Vatalaro, 978-921-6017.
Beverly Bootstraps tours, 1 to 3:30 p.m., 371 Cabot St. Call 978-927-1561.
Rotary Charities Cookout, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Lynch Park. Call Tim Reinwald, 978-317-6009.
Kids Fun Run at Beverly Yankee 5K Road Race, 5:45 to 7 p.m., Lynch Park.
Baked Bean Contest, 6 to 8 p.m., Beverly/Salem Elks Club, 39 Bow St. Call Russell Rideout, russ.rideout@agfa.com, 978-922-9608.
Concert on the Common, 6 to 8 p.m., Beverly Common. Call George Haile, 978-807-4150 (c) or 781-338-3780 (w).
40th annual 5K Road Race, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Lynch Park
Rotary Run/Walk, 6:30 to 7:45 p.m., Lynch Park. Call Tim Reinwald, 978-317-6009.
Friday, Aug. 7
Senior Center events, yoga, 8:15 to 9:15 a.m.; line dancing, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. and 10:45 to 11:45 a.m.; bingo noon to 2 p.m.; rummy, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.; stamp collecting group, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. 90 Colon St. Call Lindsay Vatalaro, 978-921-6017.
Kids Carnival, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Lynch Park. Call Beverly Recreation, 978-921-6067.
Beverly Bootstraps tours, 1 to 3:30 p.m., 371 Cabot St. Call 978-927-1561.
Fun Fitness Fridays, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., Senior Center, 90 Colon St. Call Lindsay Vatalaro, 978-921-6017.
Beverly Hospital Open House/Health Fair, 3 to 6 p.m., Call Beverly Recreation, 978-921-6067.
Welcome Home Veterans Cookout, 4 to 7 p.m., Lynch Park. Music by George Haile & Bob Chapman. Call Tim Smith, 978-921-6219.
39th annual City Adult Tennis Tournament, 5 to 8 p.m., Beverly Golf & Tennis, 134 McKay St. Age 18 and up singles and doubles. Call tournament director Jeff Goldberg, 978-927-0102 or 978-922-9072 ext. 114 (rain location: Bass River Tennis Club).
Softball: Beverly FD/PD vs. Salem FD, 7 to 9 p.m., Innocenti Park, McPherson Drive. Call Mike Halloran, 978-232-0013 or 978-549-4706 (cell).
Saturday, Aug. 8
39th annual City Adult Tennis Tournament, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Beverly Golf & Tennis, 134 McKay St. Age 18 and up singles and doubles. Call tournament director: Jeff Goldberg, 978-927-0102 or 978-922-9072 ext. 114 (rain site: Bass River Tennis Club).
Beverly Marketplace & Church Flea Market, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Church in the Cove, 167 Hale St. Hamburgers and hot dogs. Call Pastor Hugh Evans or Jane Milachewski, 978-922-5135.
Downtown Magical Mystery Tour, 10 a.m. to noon, Beverly Common. A scavenger hunt for all ages. Call Gin Wallace, 978-922-8558, or go to www.beverlymainstreets.org. Register at Beverly Commons gazebo from 10 to 10:30 a.m.
Fourth annual David S. Lynch Appreciation Day, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Lynch Park. Music, games, movie, family activities. Call Beverly Recreation Department, 978-921-6067.
Meet Elizabeth Hale, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., 39 Hale St. Learn about the Hale and Bancroft families from the daughter of Col. Robert Hale, portrayed by Patricia Bridgman, and tour the 1694 John Hale House. Admission $5; children under 16 free. Call 978-922-1186.
BHS Alumni Lacrosse Game, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Hurd Stadium. Call Jack Crowley, 978-921-4661, or e-mail crowleydj@comcast.net.
Concert: Classmates, 1 to 3 p.m., Lynch Park. Call Beverly Recreation, 978-921-6067.
Second annual Ward 3 Bocce Tournament, 3 to 6 p.m. Carratu Park. $15 donation to Beverly Bootstraps or charity of your choice. Park is located behind Dunkin' Donuts on Elliot Street. Two- or four-person teams. Call Jim Latter, 978-921-8874.
Concert/performance by North of Boston Arts Center, 3 to 5 p.m., Lynch Park. Call Beverly Recreation, 978-921-6067.
Classic Car Show, 4 to 8 p.m., Cummings Center, Elliott Street. DJ, giveaways, dash plaques. Call Justin D'Aveta, 978-720-4087, Greg Martin 978-921-2881, 978-468-9575 (w), or e-mail essexcountycruisers@comcast.net.
Concert by North Shore Concert Band, 6 to 8 p.m., Lynch Park. Call Beverly Recreation, 978-921-6067.
Casual Night at the ICC for BHS Class of '58, 59 & '60, 7 to 8 p.m., 300 Rantoul St. $5, coffee, snacks and dessert. Cash bar. Casual dress. Call Tony Divincenzo, 978-927-0876.
Summer Movie Series: "101 Dalmations," 8:15 to 10 p.m. Lynch Park. Call Beverly Recreation, 978-921-6067.
Sunday, Aug. 9
39th annual City Adult Tennis Tournament, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Beverly Golf & Tennis, 134 McKay St. Age 18 and up singles and doubles. Call tournament director: Jeff Goldberg, 978-927-0102 or 978-922-9072 ext. 114 (rain site: Bass River Tennis Club).
14th annual BHS Alumni Breakfast, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Danversport Yacht Club, Elliott Street, Danvers. $16/person, honoring the Class of 1959 and BHS Hall of Fame inductees. Call Marilyn Klibansky, 978-922-9213 or 978-774-9951 (w).
Homecoming concerts, The Odd Ducks, 1 p.m.; Danny Vitale & Loaded Dice, 4 p.m.; Horizon, 7 p.m. Lynch Park. Call Beverly Recreation, 978-921-6067.
Rotary Club fundraiser, 2 to 8:30 p.m., Lynch Park. Cotton candy and popcorn.
Beverly Homecoming grand finale fireworks, 9 to 9:30 p.m., Lynch Park. Call Beverly Recreation, 978-921-6067.
Tuesday, Aug. 11
Lip Sync Extravaganza, 5:30 to 8 p.m., Lynch Park. Call Beverly Recreation, 978-921-6067.
Wednesday, Aug. 12
Fourth annual City Junior Tennis Tournament, 8 a.m. to noon, Beverly Golf & Tennis, 134 McKay St. Ages 13 and under and 14-18 singles and doubles. Call tournament director Jeff Goldberg, 978-927-0102 or 978-922-9072 ext. 114 (rain location: Bass River Tennis Club).
Thursday, Aug. 13
Fourth annual City Junior Tennis Tournament, 8 a.m. to noon, Beverly Golf & Tennis, 134 McKay St. Ages 13 and under and 14-18 singles and doubles. Call tournament director Jeff Goldberg, 978-927-0102 or 978-922-9072 ext. 114 (rain location: Bass River Tennis Club).
Gran Prix of Beverly bike race, 4 to 8 p.m., Beverly Common. Kids race, 4 p.m.; men's amateur, 4:45 p.m.; women's open, 5:30 p.m.; elite men's, 6:30 p.m. Call Paul Boudreau, 978-335-3513, or go to granprixbeverly.com.
Friday, Aug. 14
Fourth annual City Junior Tennis Tournament, 8 a.m. to noon, Beverly Golf & Tennis, 134 McKay St. Ages 13 and under and 14-18 singles and doubles. Call tournament director Jeff Goldberg, 978-927-0102 or 978-922-9072 ext. 114 (rain location: Bass River Tennis Club).
Softball Game: Beverly FD/PD vs. Salem FD, 7 to 9:30 p.m., Innocenti Park, McPherson Drive. Call Mike Halloran, 978-232-0013 or 978-549-4706 (cell).