CHILDREN/FAMILIES
FARM FRIENDS. Programs for preschoolers ages 3 to 6, Tuesdays and Fridays, 10 to 11 a.m. "April Showers," Tuesday and Friday, April 1 and 4. Limit: 15 children. Admission: $10 per child per session, $7 for Historic New England members. Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm, 5 Little's Lane, Newbury. 978-462-2634.
JOPPA FLATS ANNIVERSARY. "Safari: Seashore Sightings Field Trip." Free guided seashore walk on Parker River National Wildlife Refuge. For families with children ages 7 to 12. Sunday, March 30, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Registration required. Meet at parking lot one, Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, Plum Island. 978-462-9998.
JOPPA FLATS ANNIVERSARY. "Fly-by: Marine Mammal Mania." Nature activities, arts and crafts, games and experiments for families with children ages 2 to 6, Monday, March 31, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free. Registration not required. Joppa Flats Education Center, 1 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. 978-462-9998 or www.massaudubon.org.
FREE 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.
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. Trio Allegro, Saturday, March 29. Julie Dougherty, Friday, April 4, and Saturday, April 5. John Tavano every Thursday, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., and Sunday brunch, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Brown Square, Newburyport. 978-462-8077.
GLENN'S RESTAURANT AND COOL BAR. Sunday Soul hosted by Curtis Jerome Hayes, featuring Justin Quinn and friends, Sunday, March 30, 6 to 9 p.m. 44 Merrimac St., Newburyport. 978-465-3811.
THE GROG. Third Man High, funk rock, Saturday, March 29, 9 p.m., $5 cover; Parker Wheeler's Blues Party featuring Lydia Warren and Ken Clark, 7 p.m., $5 cover; Flamenco guitarist Steven Spungin in the main bar area Tuesday, April 1; Greg Coles' Latin Dance Party in the Cabaret, Tuesday, April 1, 6:30 to 10 p.m., $15; Hoot Night open mike with host Chad Verbeck Wednesday, April 2, 8 to 11 p.m. 13 Middle St., Newburyport. 978-465-8008.
HOBO CAFE AND LOUNGE. Lighthouse Trio featuring special guests Craig Mathieson and Gordy Bowman Wednesday, April 2, 7 to 9 p.m. Nostalgia Night first Wednesday of the month. 5 Broadway, Salisbury. 978-465-4626.
COMEDY
NEWBURYPORT HIGH SCHOOL. "A Night of Laughs," PG-13 comedy show, Saturday, March 29, 8 p.m. Admission $10. Proceeds benefit Newburyport Police Foundation. 241 High St., Newburyport. 978-465-4440.
DANCE
LAFAYETTE CLUB. Social dance hosted by Nancy Murphy of Dance Technics Saturday, March 29, 8 p.m. Admission $12. 11 High St., Amesbury. 978-388-5258.
FILM
SCREENING ROOM. "Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day," through April 3. Show times Fridays, 6:30 and 8:45 p.m.; Saturdays, 4:15, 6:30 and 8:45 p.m.; Sundays, 5:15 and 7:30 p.m.; Mondays through Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. Coming April 5, "4 Months 3 Weeks and 2 Days," in Romanian with titles. Show times Friday, April 4, 6:15 and 8:45 p.m.; Saturday, April 5, 3:45, 6:15 and 8:45 p.m.; Sunday, April 6, 5 and 7:30 p.m.; Monday to Thursday, April 7, to 10, 7:30 p.m. 82 State St., Newburyport. 978-462-3456.
STAGE TWO CINEMA PUB. Through Thursday, April 3, "Juno." Show times Friday through Sunday and Tuesday through Thursday, 7 p.m. 978-388-6555 or www.cinemapub.com.
GALLERIES AND ART
ANNA JAQUES HOSPITAL. "Surroundings," exhibit featuring the nature photos of Ginger Teal of West Newbury, Monday, March 31, through April 30. 25 Highland Ave., Newburyport. 978-463-1000.
ART ASSOCIATION. "Wax and Wane," new work in encaustic and mixed media by Robin Luciano Beaty of Byfield, through Wednesday, April 2, Laura Coombs Hills Gallery at the Newburyport Art Association. Hours: Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m. 65 Water St., Newburyport. 978-465-8769.
ART EXHIBIT. "Sky & Sea," an exhibit of Robert Connery of Newburyport's "paintography" works combining photography with the look of watercolor painting, through April 4, Newburyport branches of The Provident Bank, 66 Storey Ave. and One Merrimac Landing. 978-225-1401.
ART SHOW. Wildlife art show and sale at Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, Saturday, March 29, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Refuge Headquarters and Visitor Center, 6 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. 978-465-5753.
BRIDGE GALLERY. The abstract work of Leona Whitlow, who died of cancer last month, through March. Hours: Thursday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 113 Merrimac St., Newburyport. 978-457-0166 or www.whitlow-art.com.
CARRY OUT CAFE AND CATERING. Photographs by David Grover through April 12. Opening reception Friday, April 4, 7 to 9 p.m.155 State St., Newburyport. 978-499-2240, www.carryoutcafe.com.
CHURCHILL GALLERY. New collection of oils by photo-realistic artist Michael McGovern. Hours: Mondays and Tuesdays, 12:30 to 5 p.m.; Wednesdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sundays, 12:30 to 5 p.m. or by appointment. 6 Inn St., Newburyport. 978-462-9891 or www.thechurchillgallery.com.
CLARKE GALLERY. Relocated from Boston's Newbury Street, features the work of traditional artists from the mid-19th to the mid-20th centuries, including the Hudson River and Cape Ann schools, as well as Newburyport artists Laura Coombs Hills and John Appleton Brown. 941/2 Lime St., Newburyport. 978-465-0494.
CONNOR SUMMERS GALLERY. Works by Gifford Beal, Edward Harvey and Mary Loring Warner, as well as new paintings by Catherine Connor. Hours: Tuesdays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 48 Market St., Newburyport. 978-462-9196 or www.connorsummers.com.
FERRY WHARF GALLERY. New works by abstract artist Eva Maria Lee through Monday, March 31, as well as pieces by established New England artists and emerging artists. Hours: Wednesday through Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. 1R Water St., Newburyport.
FIREHOUSE CENTER. Joint show featuring the photographs of Eva Timothy of Newburyport and the glass collages of Massachusetts artist Pamela Perkins through April 6. 1 Market Square, Newburyport. 978-462-7336 or www.firehouse.org.
JURIED SHOW. Winter Members' Juried Show Part III through Sunday, March 30. Newburyport Art Association's Sargent and Hartson galleries. 65 Water St., Newburyport. 978-465-8769 or www.newburyportart.org.
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: Tuesday through Friday, 1 to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 58 Merrimac St., Newburyport. 978-462-1663.
LESLANE GALLERY AND DESIGN. Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 144 Newburyport Turnpike, Rowley, 978-948-2105, www.leslanegallery.com.
PLUM ISLAND COFFEE ROASTERS. New Mexican surrealist artist Caroline Fischer Siegfried exhibit through April 5. Music by Kimi Tsuji. 54R Merrimac St., Newburyport. 978-387-4459 or info@carolinesiegfried.com.
PHOTO SHOW. "Jewel of the North Shore: Greater Newburyport Through Four Seasons" featuring the work of fine-art photographer Eva Timothy, through May 4, Juliet Kellogg French Room at Mass Audubon's Joppa Flats Education Center. Opening reception Sunday, March 30, 2:30 to 4 p.m. 1 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. 978-462-9998 or www.massaudubon.org.
THE WALSINGHAM GALLERY. Evolving collection of original fine art by nationally recognized and local emerging artists. New works by Gary Korlin, Ronald Tinney and Vincent Castellanet. Hours: Monday and Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Thursday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. or by appointment. 47 Merrimac St., Newburyport. 978-499-4411 or www.TheWalsinghamGallery.com.
MUSEUMS
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..The museum features ship models and maritime art as well as exhibits on ship-building, the Coast Guard and author John Marquand..Open for special events or by prior arrangement only while undergoing window renovations..The museum will re-open to the public in May..25 Water St., Newburyport.. 978-462-8681 or 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 or 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 or 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 or 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 or www.spnea.org.
MUSIC
ANNUNCIATION GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH. "Musical Journey through the Orthodox Liturgical Year," concert with choir, Saturday, March 29, 6 p.m. Free. Free-will offerings accepted. Corner of Harris and Park streets, Newburyport. 978-465-5757.
CAT IN THE CRADLE COFFEEHOUSE. Squeezebox Stompers. Cajun, zydeco, blues and swamp pop music with band leader Ralph Tufo, Saturday, March 29. Doors open 7 p.m. Admission $10. Byfield Community Arts Center, 7 Central St., Byfield. 978-463-3335.
FIREHOUSE CENTER. Singer/songwriter Kate Taylor Friday, April 4,at 8 p.m. Tickets $24 members, $26 nonmembers. 1 Market Square, Newburyport. 978-462-7336 or www.firehouse.org.
GOVERNOR'S ACADEMY. "Symphony by the Sea," featuring works by Boston-area composer Steven Karidoyanes, a concerto with pianist Frederick Moyer, and Beethoven's "Fifth Symphony," Sunday, March 30, 3:30 p.m. Tickets $30 adults, $10 students; available in advance at The Book Rack, in Newburyport. Performing Arts Center, 1 Elm St., Byfield. 978-745-4955 or www.symphonybythesea.org.
LICORICE & SLOE COMPANY. Susan Levine, Sunday, March 30, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 21 Middle St., Newburyport. 978-499-8327.
THEATER
AMESBURY PLAYHOUSE. "Don't Dress for Dinner," Marc Camoletti comedic farce. Saturday, March 29, through April 13. Performances Saturdays 7 p.m. dinner, 8:30 p.m. show. Sundays noon dinner, 1:30 p.m. show; and 5 p.m. dinner, 6:30 p.m. show. Wednesdays 6 p.m. dinner, 7:30 p.m. show. Wednesday matinee April 19, noon dinner, 1:30 p.m. show. Reservations required. 978-388-9444 or www.amesburyplayhouse.com.
ETC.
CEREMONIAL DRUMS AND RATTLES TRUNK SHOW. The Riverwalk Bead Shop and Gallery hosts Zelda Hotaling, who works with recycled materials, will display and sell handmade drums of buffalo and elk, hoof and turtle shell rattles, smudge fans and sticks, sacred animal bags, bark baskets, spirit dolls, a prayer cape and more, Saturday, March 29, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 32 Elm St., Amesbury. 978-388-3499, www.riverwalkbeads.com.
MASONIC TEMPLE. Theater in the Open presents "The Spring Thaw," featuring live music, dance, theater, raffles, wine and beer bar and refreshments, Saturday, March 29, 7 p.m., Tickets $25 adults, $10 students and seniors. 31 Green St., Newburyport. 978-465-9873.
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