LEPORE FINE ARTS. Newburyport's oldest gallery dealing in antique paintings and leading expert in the work of Laura Hills and J. Appleton Brown. Also showing works by William Bradford, Emile Gruppe, George L. Noyes, Jane Peterson, Paul Strisik and Harry Vincent. Hours: Tuesdays through Fridays, 1 to 5 p.m., and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 58 Merrimac St., Newburyport. 978-462-1663, www.leporefinearts.com.

LESLANE GALLERY & DESIGN. "Got Art? A Spring & Summer Medley," through Aug. 1. Hours: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 144 Newburyport Turnpike (Route 1), Rowley. 978-948-2105, www.leslanegallery.com.

NEWBURYPORT ART ASSOCIATION. "Seductions," an exhibit of color photographs by Paul Osborne and Catherine Davis, through July 9, in the association's Laura Coombs Hills Gallery. "Through Our Eyes" an exhibit of 120 photographs presented by the NAA Photography Interest Group through July 9. Hours: Mondays through Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sundays, 1 to 5 p.m. 65 Water St., Newburyport. 978-465-8769, www.newburyportart.org.

NEWBURYPORT PRINTMAKER. Oil works by Christine Molitor Johnson. Hours: Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. 16 Inn St., Newburyport. 978-462-6021.

PROVIDENT BANK. "Island Time" featuring the work of Newburyport Art Association members Carol Potvin, Bonnie Marsan and Janice Reynolds through July 18. Provident Bank, 66 Storey Ave. and 1 Merrimac Landing, Newburyport. 978-225-1401, www.theprovidentbank.com.

ROWLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY. "Moments of Solitude — Photographs from South and Southeast Asia" by Kiki Larouge through July 31. 141 Main St., Rowley. 978-948-2850.

CHILDREN/FAMILIES

STORY HOUR. The Book Rack hosts a story hour Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. Features the Story Weaver, Nicolette Heavey. Free. 52 State St., Newburyport. 978-462-8615.

CLUBS

CARRIAGE WHEEL PUB. Open mike with Rockin' Randy Thursdays, 8 to 11 p.m. No cover, 10 Friend St., Amesbury. 978-388-0291.

DAVID'S TAVERN. Alan Fraser Saturday, July 5, 8:30 p.m. to midnight. John Tavano every Thursday, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., and Sunday brunch, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 11 Brown Square, Newburyport. 978-462-8077, www.davidstavern.com.

THE GROG. Southbound Outlaws and Bad Habit, Thursday, July 3, 8:30 to 11 p.m., no cover; Third Stone Friday, July 4, 9 p.m to 12:30 a.m., $5 cover; Elegant Trash Saturday, July 5, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., $5 cover; Parker Wheeler's "Blues Party" featuring Ed "Duato" Scheer, Joe Bargar, Mark Poniatowski and Mike Williams, Sunday, July 6, 7 to 11 p.m., $7 cover; flamenco guitarist Steven Spungin Tuesday, July 8, in the main bar area; Greg Coles' Latin Dance Party in the Cabaret Tuesday, July 8, 6:30 to 10 p.m., $15 cover; Hoot Night open mike night with Paul Prue Wednesday, July 9, 8 to 11 p.m., no cover. 13 Middle St., Newburyport. 978-465-8008, www.thegrog.com.

LICORICE & SLOE COMPANY. Dan Blakeslee, Sunday, July 6, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., no cover. 21 Middle St., Newburyport. 978-499-8327.

POWOW RIVER GRILLE. Danny Harrington Sunday, July 6, noon to 3 p.m. 33 Main St., Amesbury. 978-388-2300, www.powowrivergrille.com.

THE WOBBLY POP. The Swamptones Saturday, July 5, 9 p.m. to midnight, no cover. 3 Central Ave., Salisbury. 978-462-7543, www.capriseaside.com.

FESTIVALS

SALISBURY BEACH. Sand Castle Building Friday, July 4, through Saturday, July 5, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Music by B-Street Bombers Thursday, July 3, 7 p.m.; Music by Smokin' Joe and the Henchmen Friday, July 4, 7 p.m.; "Sock Hop" with Gary Francis Saturday, July 5, 7 p.m.; Fireworks Saturday, July 5, 10 p.m. Salisbury Beach center. www.salisburychamber.com.

FILM

THE SCREENING ROOM. "The Flight of the Red Balloon," in French with subtitles, through July 10. Show times Fridays, 6 and 8:45 p.m.; Saturdays, 3:15, 6 and 8:45 p.m.; Sundays, 4:45 and 7:30 p.m.; Mondays through Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. 82 State St., Newburyport. 978-462-3456.

STAGE TWO CINEMA PUB. Closed for vacation through July 5. 978-388-6555, www.cinemapub.com.

MUSEUMS

BARTLETT MUSEUM. "Amesbury at War" 1870 Italianate schoolhouse. Features prehistoric artifacts from the Colonial, Federal and Victorian eras, a natural history room, an original school room and a carriage shed. Hours: Fridays and Sundays, 1 to 4 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission $3 adults, $1 children/seniors. 270 Main St., Amesbury. 978-388-4528, www.bartlettmuseum.org.

CUSHING HOUSE MUSEUM. The 22-room Federalist house is the headquarters for the Historical Society of Old Newbury. Features a collection of New England furnishings with unique pieces of silver, needlework, antique fans, 19th-century toys and numerous portraits. Guided tours May through October. Hours: Tuesdays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturdays, noon to 4 p.m. Admission $5. 98 High St., Newburyport. 978-462-2691, www.newburyhist.com.

CUSTOM HOUSE MARITIME MUSEUM. Built in 1835, the Newburyport Custom House was designed by Robert Mills, architect of the Washington Monument and the U.S. Treasury Building. Features ship models and maritime art as well as exhibits on shipbuilding, the Coast Guard and author John Marquand. Museum and gift shop open Thursdays through Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sundays, noon to 4 p.m. 25 Water St., Newburyport. 978-462-8681, www.thechmm.org.

DOLE-LITTLE HOUSE. Circa-1700 timber-frame construction home restored in 1955. Open year-round by appointment only. Admission $4 adults, $3 seniors, $2 students/children. 289 High Road, Newbury. 978-462-2634, www.historicnewengland.org.

LOWELL'S BOAT SHOP. Established in 1793, oldest continuously operating boat shop in the country. Guests can view boatbuilders at work, take a tour and view exhibits. By appointment only. 459 Main St., Amesbury. 978-834-0050, www.lowellsboatshop.com.

MEETINGHOUSE. Rocky Hill Meeting House, circa-1785 rural New England meetinghouse with limited ornamental detail offering example of vernacular architecture. 4 Portsmouth Road, Amesbury. 978-462-2634, www.spnea.org.

SWETT-ILSLEY HOUSE. Circa-1670 saltbox dwelling illustrating development of New England's timber-frame architecture and building practices over two centuries, including one of the largest kitchen hearths in New England. 4 High Road, Newbury. 978-462-2634, www.spnea.org.

MUSIC

AMERICAN LEGION PARK. Georgetown Summer Concert Series featuring Orville Giddings Band Sunday, July 6, 7 p.m. Kiwanis Ice House Performing Arts Pavilion, Prospect Street, Georgetown. www.gtownculture.org.

WEST NEWBURY. Community Bandstand Summer Series featuring Quintessential Brass Thursday, July 3, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Bandstand behind 1910 Building, 381 Main St. (Route 113). Rain location West Newbury Town Hall Annex, West Newbury. 978-363-1100, www.town.west-newbury.ma.us.

NATURE/BIRDING

BIRDING PROGRAMS. Birding at Parker River National Wildlife Refuge on Plum Island. For schedule, contact Sue McGrath at Newburyport Birders, 978-462-4785, newburyportbirders@comcast.net or www.newburyportbirders.com.

THEATER

AMESBURY PLAYHOUSE. "Grease!" presented by the Valley Players Saturday, July 5, through July 27. Performances Fridays and Saturdays, 7 p.m. dinner and 8:30 p.m. show; Sundays, two shows, noon dinner and 1:30 p.m. show, and 5 p.m. dinner and 6:30 p.m. show; Wednesdays, 6 p.m. dinner and 7:30 p.m. show; Wednesday matinee, July 23, noon dinner and 1:30 p.m. show. Reservations required. Amesbury Playhouse Dinner Theatre, 194 Main St., Amesbury. 978-388-9994, www.amesburyplayhouse.com.

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