Good causes
THIRD ANNUAL LYNDA J. TALBOT MEMORIAL 5K RUN/WALK. Saturday, Oct. 19, Danvers YMCA, 34 Pickering St. Registration and packet pickup begins at 8:30 a.m., followed by the start of the run/walk at 11 a.m. Registration costs $30 per person. Proceeds support The Lynda J. Talbot Memorial Scholarship and breast cancer research. Sign up at www.racewire.com/talbot or contact Julie Donnelly at jltlbt@yahoo.com for more information.
APPLIANCE & ELECTRONIC RECYCLING DRIVE. Saturday, Oct. 19, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Masconomet Regional High School parking lot, 20 Endicott Road, Topsfield. Drop off old appliances and electronics for safe, easy and responsible disposal. Recycling fees range from $5 to $30. Proceeds support the music programs and music parents scholarship fund at Masconomet Middle and High School. For more information, a list of accepted items or advance pickup, call 978-887-1283 or email messenger1283@yahoo.com.
FOURTH ANNUAL FED UP WITH CANCER FUNDRAISER. Wednesday, Oct. 23, 5:30 to 9 p.m., Danversport Yacht Club, 161 Elliott St., Danvers. The fourth annual Fed Up With Cancer fundraiser theme is Oktoberfest, featuring German-inspired food and beer, an oompah band, and a live and silent auction. Local restaurants will also offer food samples. Billy Costa will serve as emcee and auctioneer. Tickets cost $35 in advance, or $40 at the door. Tickets and details at www.fedupwithcancer.org, or contact Denise at 978-998-6896, ext. 3598, for more information.
Music
ME&THEE COFFEEHOUSE. Friday, Oct. 18, 8 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church of Marblehead, 28 Mugford St., Marblehead. Concert features Red Molly with Layah Jane opening. $20 in advance, $23 at the door. 781-631-8987, www.meandthee.org.
THE ORCHESTRA ON THE HILL. Saturday, Oct. 19, 7:30 p.m., Ipswich Performing Arts Center, 134 High St., Ipswich. The Orchestra On The Hill presents a concert featuring a full orchestra performing classical music by composers from Massachusetts. Concert includes world premiere of “The Dance of Prometheus” from G. Paul Naeger. Under the musical direction of Thomas Palance, The Orchestra On The Hill is a community orchestra comprised of musicians from the North Shore. Tickets at the door, $20 general, $15 students. For details and reservations, contact orchestra manager Caroline Forrester at caroline.forrester@verizon.net or 978-471-8202.
DOO-WOPP HALL OF FAME INDUCTION & CONCERT. Sunday, Oct. 20, 2 p.m., North Shore Music Theatre, 62 Dunham Road, Beverly. Doo-Wopp Hall of Fame of America presents its annual concert and inductions. Tickets range from $45 to $55. Details and tickets at 978-232-7200 or www.nsmt.org.
INSPIRATIONS CONCERT: MUSIC FROM THE HEART. Sunday, Oct. 20, 3 to 5 p.m., St. Richard Parish, 90 Forest St., Danvers. St. Richard Parish presents a concert featuring the St. Richard Music Ministry. Doors open at 2 p.m., followed by the program from 3 to 5 p.m. Program includes country, opera, pop, classical and patriotic music. Free admission; free-will donations accepted. Program part of the Parish’s 50th anniversary celebration. www.stricharddanvers.org.
WEST SHORE PIANO TRIO CONCERT. Tuesday, Oct. 22, 7:30 p.m., Rose Performance Hall, Endicott College, 376 Hale St., Beverly. The West Shore Piano Trio, featuring pianist Jay DeWire, cellist Diana Flesner and violinist Heather Haughn, will perform. $10 general, free to EC ID holders. Free reception to follow. www.endicott.edu/centerforthearts.
AMERICA’S MUSIC: LATIN RHYTHM FROM MAMBO TO HIP HOP. Wednesday, Oct. 23, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Peabody Institute Library, Sutton Room, 82 Main St., Peabody. Explore the films “Latin Music, USA: Episode One: Bridges” and “From Mambo to Hip Hop: A South Bronx Tale.” Event is part of a six-week program series featuring documentary film screenings and scholar-led discussions of 20th-century American popular music. www.peabodylibrary.org.
Theater
“HARVEY.” Endicott College presents the fall Mainstage play, “Harvey,” written by Mary Chase. Performances take place on Thursday, Oct. 17, and Friday, Oct. 18, at 7:30 p.m.; and Saturday, Oct. 19, at 2 and 7:30 p.m. in Tia’s Theater, Manninen Center for the Arts, Endicott College, 376 Hale St., Beverly. $10 general admission, free to EC ID holders. Purchase tickets at www.endicott.edu/centerforthearts, or 978-998-7700.
“KAFKA IN TEL AVIV.” Salem State Theatre Department presents the premiere of “Kafka in Tel Aviv” on Thursday, Oct. 17, Friday, Oct. 18, Saturday, Oct. 19, 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Oct. 20, 2 p.m., in SSU’s Callan Studio Theatre, 352 Lafayette St., Salem. The new play is written and directed by assistant professor Peter Sampieri. $15 general admission, $10 non-Salem State students and senior citizens. Tickets may be purchased at salemstatetickets.com or 978-542-6365.
GODSPELL: THE 2012 REVIVAL. Friday, Oct. 18, and Saturday, Oct. 19, 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Oct. 20, 2 p.m., Marblehead Little Theatre, 12 School St., Marblehead. Marblehead Little Theatre presents “Godspell: The 2012 Revival” for the first show of its 2013-2014 Mainstage season. The revised 2012 version updates the music to incorporate jazzier harmonies with a rock edge, and modernizes references in the parables. Tickets and details at www.mltlive.com.
“GOODNIGHT, CAPTAIN WHITE.” Friday, Oct. 18, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 19, 4 to 6 p.m. and 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.; and Sunday, Oct. 20, 4 to 6 p.m., Colonial Hall at Rockafellas, 231 Essex St. The creators of “Cry Innocent” present “Goodnight, Captain White,” a story set in 1830 about a crime worth laughing about. All friends and well-wishers are invited to attend the retirement party of Captain Joseph White’s favorite ship, the Caroline, but the magnanimous invitation lures a host of enemies and ill-wishers into the perfect opportunity to murder the rich, old captain. Allegiances twist and turn, foibles are exposed, depravities revealed. It’s up to the audience and an undercover Daniel Webster to figure out who did it and how. High tea or plated dinner available during matinee and evening shows. Tickets purchased at the door are for show only, no food. For advance reservations and ticket purchase, visit GoodnightCaptainWhite.BrownPaperTickets.com or call 978-825-0222.
Children & families
NATURE TALES: SALAMANDER SECRETS. Saturday, Oct. 19, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, 87 Perkins Row, Topsfield. Read “A Salamander’s Life” by John Himmelman, then walk through the woodlands in search of salamanders under rocks and logs and discover which ones make their homes at the sanctuary. Meets in the Nature Center. Dress for the weather. For families with children ages 3 to 6. Members: $7 adult, $6 child; nonmembers: $9 adult, $7 child. Registration required at www.massaudubon.org or 978-887-9264.
KIDS HALLOWEEN PARTY. Saturday, Oct. 19, noon to 2 p.m., Salem Moose Family Center, 50 Grove St., Salem. Kids Halloween Party with games, food, and fun for all ages. Prizes awarded for top three best costumes. Questions and sign ups may be directed to Dawn at 978-601-3934.
FALL FOLIAGE PADDLE. Saturday, Oct. 19, 1 to 3 p.m., Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, 87 Perkins Row, Topsfield. Join sanctuary staff for a gentle paddle along the Ipswich River to explore the pristine habitat and fall colors. Attendees may encounter a beaver, otter, or muskrat. Meet in front of canoe kiosk. All equipment and basic instruction provided. For families and children ages 6 to 16. Members: $13 adult, $11 child; nonmembers: $15 adult, $13 child. Registration required at www.massaudubon.org or 978-887-9264.
HARRY POTTER EXTRAVAGANZA. Saturday, Oct. 19, 1 p.m., Hamilton-Wenham Public Library, 14 Union St., South Hamilton. Harry Potter themed crafts, games, and more. Costumes encouraged. Open to all ages. www.hwlibrary.org.
SENSE OF WONDER WALK FOR FAMILIES: FOOD WEBS IN THE POND. Sunday, Oct. 20, 1 to 2:30 p.m., Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, 87 Perkins Row, Topsfield. Though they are small, ponds are known for their rich variety of plant and animal life. Explore Waterfowl Pond with lead field teacher Rita Gallant for a close-up look at a place where hundreds of hungry creatures are always on the hunt. Using nets and other collecting equipment, dip into the water, sweep through the weeds, and scoop up some mud to discover the creatures that live there. Meet in the Nature Center. Dress for weather and wear boots. For families with children ages 3 to 10. Members: $7 adult, $6 child; nonmembers: $9 adult, $7 child. Registration required at www.massaudubon.org or 978-887-9264.
BOSTON BALLET STORYTIME. Monday, Oct. 21, 10:30 a.m., Swampscott Public Library, 61 Burrill St., Swampscott. Set against the rich backdrop of ancient India, “La Bayadere” tells the tragic tale of the love between a beautiful temple dancer Nikiya and the warrior Solar. Free. 781-596-8867.
HALLOWEEN PARTY & PARADE. Wednesday, Oct. 23, 10:15 a.m., Abbot Public Library, 235 Pleasant St., Marblehead. Young children are invited to come in costume to the library party with an indoor parade. Festivities include Miss Alyisha reading spooky stories (not too spooky), party refreshments, and a parade inside the library with stops to trick or treat. 781-631-1481, www.abbotlibrary.org.
Teens
TEEN ADVISORY BOARD MEETING. Thursday, Oct. 17, 4 to 5 p.m., Abbot Public Library, 235 Pleasant St., Marblehead. Teens are invited to share input on the library and its services. Pizza is served. Attendance counts as volunteering. 781-631-1481, www.abbotlibrary.org.
TEEN READ WEEK: GLOW-IN-THE-DARK MOVIE NIGHT. Thursday, Oct. 17, 6 to 8 p.m., Flint Public Library, 1 S. Main St., Middleton. The Friends of the Flint will sponsor a one-time showing of “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy,” with snacks and glowing accessories. Sign up at 978-774-8132, or www.flintlibrary.org.
TEEN READ WEEK: SEEK THE UNKNOWN. Tuesday, Oct. 22, 4 to 5 p.m., 235 Pleasant St., Marblehead. Celebrate Teen Read Week by watching a mysterious movie and eating pizza in the meeting room. 781-631-1481, www.abbotlibrary.org.
Tours & shows
ONIONTOWN COMMUNITY VARIETY SHOW. Friday, Oct. 18, 7 to 9 p.m., Tapley Memorial Hall, 13 Page St., Danvers. Cabaret style program features community talent in music, comedy and show pieces. Open mike for walk-in performers as time allows. Refreshments available. $5 admission for non-performers. Sponsored by the Danvers Historical Society. To perform, contact Dan Tremblay at 978-777-2711.
MODEL SHIP SHOW. Saturday, Oct. 19 and Sunday, Oct. 20, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Torigian Community Life Center, 79 Central St., Peabody. Show features more than 100 model ships of all types made by people from Greater Boston. Models made from wood, paper, plastic, and other miscellaneous media. Modelers will be in attendance to discuss their work and share stories. Free admission and parking. Enter through side entrance. 978-531-2254.
SIXTH ANNUAL HEART OF THE HOME KITCHEN TOUR. Saturday, Oct. 19, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wenham Museum, 132 Main St., Wenham. Tour eight extraordinary kitchens in distinctive historic and contemporary homes that highlight interior design in the room that is the heart of every home — the kitchen. Event benefits the museum. Advance ticket purchase $18 members, $23 nonmembers; $25 day before and day of. Purchase tickets at wenhammuseumkt.eventbrite.com or 978-468-2377. Boxed lunches available for $12. Tickets include museum admission. wenhammuseum.org, 978-468-2377.
HISTORIC CHURCH AND CHAPEL TOURS. Saturday, Oct. 19, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., St. Peter’s Church, 24 St. Peter St., Salem. Tours of St. Peter’s historic church and chapel. Free. Luncheon will be served in the garden; sandwiches, chowder, desserts, and beverages will be available for purchase. 978-745-2291.
MAGIC SHOW. Tuesday, Oct. 22, 6:30 p.m., Swampscott Public Library, 61 Burrill St., Swampscott. Magic show with David Allan and Bogus the Clown, with special appearances by Ozzy the bunny. Following the show, David and Bogus make balloon animals and hats for the kids and adults. Program for children of all ages, and adults. Free admission. 781-596-8867.
Lectures & presentations
“MULTICULTURAL LEADERSHIP: BENEFITS FOR ALL.” Thursday, Oct. 17, 10:50 a.m. to 12:05 p.m., Ellison Campus Center, Veterans Hall, Salem State University, 352 Lafayette St., Salem. Melba J. T. Vasquez presents as part of the Salem State University Psychology Colloquium Series. Vasquez is a past president of the American Psychological Association, the first Latina and woman of color among the 120 presidents to serve in that role. Free. For details, contact Marcia Weinstein at mweinstein@salemstate.edu or 978-542-6496.
MAKING MEALTIME FUN & HEALTHY. Thursday, Oct. 17, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Cove Community Center, 19 E. Corning St., Beverly. North Shore United Way’s Women in Action presents a panel discussion on “Making Mealtime Fun and Healthy for Children and Families,” featuring Sally Sampson, founder/director of the kids cooking magazine ChopChop; John Sarrouf, director of The Family Dinner Project; and Dr. George Papanicolaou of Cornerstone Family Practice. Take home new mealtime ideas and support Women in Action’s mission to promote sound nutrition and physical activity for local kids. $10 per person at the door or www.nsuw.org.
DANVERS HISTORICAL SOCIETY PROGRAM. Thursday, Oct. 17, 7 p.m., Tapley Memorial Hall, 13 Page St., Danvers. Danvers Historical Society’s monthly program features a presentation by Salem State University Professor Thomas M. Page titled “The Legacy of Ann L. Page and Her Contribution to Modern Teaching.” Free/members, $5/nonmembers. Proceeds benefit the Society’s ongoing preservation mission. Reservations appreciated at 978-777-1666 or cgareri@danvershistory.org.
EXHIBIT & LECTURE SERIES. Thursday, Oct. 17, 7:30 p.m., Marblehead Museum, 170 Washington St., Marblehead. As part of Marblehead Museum’s lecture series and new exhibit, “Fishing and Shoemaking in Marblehead,” Anne Barrett will present “Clairvoyant and Fortune Teller Moll Pitcher, Daughter of Marblehead.” $10 museum members, $15 nonmembers. Reservations recommended at 781-631-1768.
PRESENTATION ON JOHN F. KENNEDY. Friday, Oct. 18, 10 a.m., Explorers Lifelong Learning Institute Center, 10 Federal St., Salem. Historian and actor Mike Lowe presents a multimedia theatrical event focused on the life and presidency of John F. Kennedy. Recreating JFK’s unmistakable cadence, Lowe delivers speeches verbatim and describes the settings and reasons for the speeches, answering questions from the audience in character. Slideshow explores the culture of the mid-20th century. Donations appreciated from nonmembers attending. 978-744-0804, www.explorerslli.org.
PLANT DOCTOR VISITS. Saturday, Oct. 19, 2 p.m., Judge Samuel Holten House, 171 Holten St., Danvers. Dr. Paul Steen of the Massachusetts Master Gardeners Speakers’ Bureau presents “The Plant Doctor Is in the House: What’s Wrong with That Plant?” Steen’s presentation will be the highlight of the October meeting of the General Israel Putnam Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution in their Chapter home. All are welcome to attend.
TOURING THE INTERNET: HISTORY, HARDWARE AND HIGH JINKS. Monday, Oct. 21, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., Beverly Public Library, Sohier Room, 32 Essex St., Beverly. Greg Page of Merrimack Analysis Group will discuss the history of the Internet, how it works and more. Event part of the library’s Monday Mornings lecture series. Free. Refreshments served at 9 a.m. Handicapped-accessible. 978-921-6062 or flynn@noblenet.org.
LETTERS OF PRIVATE IRA P. KNOWLETON. Tuesday, Oct. 22, 7 p.m., Hamilton-Wenham Public Library, 14 Union St., South Hamilton. Preserved in a small metal box for decades, Knowleton’s detailed letters describe the adventures, and some horrors, of his enlistment. Presented by historian and author Annette Janes with Butch Crosby, president of the Hamilton Historical Society. www.hwlibrary.org.
LIVES OF CIVIL WAR SOLDIERS & CIVILIANS. Wednesday, Oct. 23, 3 p.m., Hamilton-Wenham Public Library, 14 Union St., South Hamilton. South Coast Historical Associates explores the lives of everyday soldiers and citizens of the Civil War, creating a complete picture of the Victorian era and customs. Interactive and engaging program uses replica firearms and original artifacts, such as medical devices, battle flags and everyday items. Program for ages 10 and up, and adults. www.hwlibrary.org.
HAUNTED LIGHTHOUSES OF NEW ENGLAND. Wednesday, Oct. 23, 7 p.m., Peabody Institute Library, 15 Sylvan St., Danvers. Jeremy D’Entremont shares firsthand knowledge of the mystifying tales and spine-chilling events that have taken place in a number of New England lighthouses. Details and registration at danverslibrary.org or 978-774-0554.
MANHATTAN IN MARBLEHEAD: INSIDE THE WEST WING. Wednesday, Oct. 23, 8 p.m., JCC of the North Shore, 4 Community Road, Marblehead. The JCC’s simulcast speaker series continues with presidential spokesmen Robert Gibbs and Ari Fleischer, the men who gave voice to America’s last two presidents. Gibbs and Fleischer will speak like in New York City and simulcasted at the JCC. $10 person. All are welcome. For details or to save a spot, visit jccns.org, or call 781-631-8330.
Literature, readings & discussions
FARMS BRANCH BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP. Thursday, Oct. 17, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Beverly Public Library Farms Branch, Conrad Room, 24 Vine St., Beverly Farms. Group will discuss “Defending Jacob” by William Landay. New members welcome. Handicapped-accessible. Discussion tittles available at the checkout desk; alternate formats may also be available. 978-921-6066 or bef@noblenet.org.
WRITERS SERIES. Thursday, Oct. 17, 7:30 p.m., Martin Luther King Jr. Room, Ellison Campus Center, Salem State University, 352 Lafayette St., Salem. Poet Caroline Knox will read her poetry, including selections from her most recent work, “Flemish.” Free. 978-542-7890, salemstate.edu/arts.
MEET TROUBLE THE DOG. Friday, Oct. 18, 7 p.m., Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 210 Andover St., Peabody. Children’s author Sheila Duncan will present a lively reading for families with children of all ages and share the magical adventures of Trouble The Dog in her children’s book titled “Here’s Trouble.” Attendees have a chance to win a free Trouble The Dog house, and be the first to see Trouble The Dog’s new “Trouble TOONS,” a 3-D comic book cube. Books and toys will be on display. For more information about Trouble The Dog, contact Sheila Duncan at 781-631-0887 or Sheiladuncan@verizon.net, or visit www.troublethedog.net.
BOOK SIGNING. Saturday, Oct. 19, 1 to 5 p.m., The Queen of Hearts Store, 100 Wharf St., Salem. Local author and psychic Jessica (Arael) Marrocco will sign her most recently published book, “The Seer, Violets in the grass,” a fictional fantasy book about inter-dimensional happenings, the paranormal, ET activity and more. Free. 339-933-0782, jessica@readingbyarael.com.
TEEN AUTHOR VISITS. Saturday, Oct. 19, 2 to 3 p.m., Peabody Institute Library Main Branch, Sutton Room, 82 Main St., Peabody. Peabody Institute Library hosts a visit with Michael Sáenz, an author, actor, director, playwright and teaching artist in New York City. Sáenz will read from and lead a discussion about his debut novel, “The Thousand Natural Shocks,” and answer questions about writing and self-publishing. Copies of Sáenz’s book will be available for purchase. Melissa Robinson, 978-531-0100, ext. 14.
POETRY SALON. Sunday, Oct. 20, 2 to 4 p.m., Abbot Public Library, 235 Pleasant St., Marblehead. Abbot Library’s Poetry Salon will be devoted to a discussion of American poet Adrienne Rich’s 1973 book, “Diving into the Wreck.” Led by Marblehead poet and Salem State University Professor Emerita Claire Keyes. 781-631-1481, www.abbotlibrary.org.
JEWISH BOOK MONTH: “THE WORLD WITHOUT YOU.” Tuesday, Oct. 22, 7 p.m., JCC, 4 Community Road, Marblehead. The JCC’s author series Jewish Book Month continues with author Joshua Henkin who will discuss his new book about family dynamics and drama. Tickets and details at jccns.org or 781-631-8330, ext. 1022.
AUTHOR FORUM. Wednesday, Oct. 23, 7 p.m., Swampscott Public Library, 61 Burrill St., Swampscott. The library presents a forum featuring Elizabeth Graver who’s newest book is “The End of the Point”; suspense novelist Gary Goshgarian (Gary Braver); Laura Harrington, author of “Alice Bliss”; and author Nancy Schultz. The four authors who are also university professors will speak about their writing processes and helpful hints. Copies of books will be available for signing. Register to attend by calling the library at 781-596-8867.
Film
“HIGH GROUND” SCREENING. Thursday, Oct. 17, 6:30 p.m., Barrington Center for the Arts, Gordon College, 255 Grapevine Road, Wenham. Reception at 6:30 p.m.; screening of “High Ground” at 7 p.m.; question and answer session with filmmakers after screening. Acclaimed documentary by three-time Emmy-winning director Michael Brown follows 11 veterans who have recently returned from Iraq and Afghanistan as they scale the Himalayas along with a gold-star mom, blind adventurer Erik Weihenmayor and a team of Everest summiters as guides. Event is part of Ben Patton’s “I Was There” film workshops designed especially for veterans coping with post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury. Veterans, their families, and the general public are invited. Arrive early as seating is limited. For details, contact Professor David Goss at 978-867-4862.
DOCUMENTARY SCREENING. Tuesday, Oct. 22, 11:30 a.m., Hollywood Hits Theatre, 7 Hutchinson Drive, Danvers. Special screening of “Germantown Jamaica,” a documentary by David Ritter about the German descendants who established themselves in Jamaican cultural society. $5 admission. 978-777-2711.
Food
FALL APPLETONCOOKS! PROGRAMS. Autumn Harvest in New England, Thursday, Oct. 17, 6 to 9 p.m.; and Fall Root Veggies, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 6 to 9 p.m., at Appleton Farms, 219 County Road, Ipswich. All classes are $75 for Trustees of Reservations members, $85 for nonmembers. Details and registration at www.thetrustees.org/appletoncooks.
ITALIAN NIGHT SUPPER. Friday, Oct. 18, 6 p.m., Remick Hall, 40 Hardy Road, Swampscott. The Church of the Holy Name will host the supper, featuring different types of pasta with spaghetti sauce, salads, and bread. Various desserts, tea, coffee and cold drinks will be available. $10 adult, $5 per child age 12 to 16, free for children age 11 and under. $20 family maximum. www.churchoftheholyname.com.
ANNUAL OCTOBERFEST. Friday, Oct. 18, 7 p.m., Corinthian Yacht Club, 1 Nahant St., Marblehead. Sponsored by the Marblehead Chamber of Commerce. Featuring food and spirits from local establishments, silent auction, raffles, door prizes and entertainment. $30 in advance, $35 at the door. Funds raised support the chamber and its mission to work in partnership to improve the quality of life in Marblehead. Details and tickets at 781-631-2868 or marbleheadchamber.org/octoberfest.
HAM AND BEAN SUPPER. Saturday, Oct. 19, 5 to 6 p.m., Second Congregational Church, 35 Conant St., Beverly. Menu features two kinds of home-baked beans, ham, coleslaw, rolls and beverages. Home-baked pies $1.50/slice. $7 adults, $6 seniors, $3.50 children. Handicapped-accessible.
BRUNCH TO HONOR SUE GABRIEL. Sunday, Oct. 20, 10 a.m., Temple B’nai Abraham, 200 E. Lothrop St., Beverly. The Sisterhood of Temple B’nai Abraham honors Sue Gabriel, executive director of Beverly Bootstraps, with a brunch at 10 a.m., featuring testimonials from Bootstraps volunteers and music performed by the Beverly High School Jazz Band. Call the temple office at 978-927-3211, ext. 14, for reservations and ticket information. The Sisterhood is also sponsoring a food drive in honor of Gabriel to benefit Bootstraps. Bring a nonperishable food item to the brunch or drop off a donation at the Bootstraps collection boxes at the Beverly Shaw’s or the two Stop & Shops.
BEVERLY RESTAURANT WEEK. Sunday, Oct. 20, to Thursday, Oct. 24, at participating restaurants in Beverly. Restaurants in Beverly will serve signature dishes during the Beverly Main Streets and Greater Beverly Chamber of Commerce’s fall Restaurant Week. Two-course dinners for $15, three-course dinners for $25. For details and a list of participating restaurants, visit www.beverlymainstreets.org.
Gatherings
PEM/PM EVENING PARTY: KUNG FU FIGHTING. Thursday, Oct. 17, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Peabody Essex Museum, 161 Essex St., Salem. The Devil Music Ensemble will perform its original score for one of the only remaining feature length martial arts films from China’s silent era, “Red Heroine.” The film was made at the height of the martial arts craze in 1920s Shanghai, and is a lively tale about the rise of a woman warrior that features the genre’s then-characteristic blend of pulp and mystical derring-do. See a Kung Fu demonstration and learn about its history, watch a lion dance, create art, join in a game and more. Free/PEM members and Salem residents with ID, $10 nonmembers at the door. Cash bar. Refreshments available for purchase in the Atrium Cafe. 866-745-1876, pem.org.
PEABODY FIREFIGHTER’S BALL. Friday, Oct. 18, 7 p.m., Spinelli’s, 10 Newbury St., Peabody. The Peabody Firefighter’s Local 925 hosts the 2013 Peabody Firefighter’s Ball honoring fallen firefighter James Rice who was 42 years old, and an 11-year veteran of the department, when he died fighting a three-alarm blaze at a multi-unit home. Ball begins with a cash bar cocktail hour at 7 p.m., followed by the Grand March at 7:30 p.m., then dinner, dancing and a tribute to Jim Rice, celebrating his life, heroism and accomplishments. A portion of the profits benefit The James Rice Memorial Fund. For details, contact Alison Reichert at 978-815-1457 or areichert13@yahoo.com, or Cathie Daly at 978-979-1094 or dboys3@verizon.net.
HEALTH FAIR. Saturday, Oct. 19, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Beverly Hospital campus, 77 Herrick St., Beverly. Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates hosts a free health fair featuring health screenings, prizes, refreshments, flu shots and more. 978-927-4110.
RELAY FOR LIFE KICK-OFF EVENT. Tuesday, Oct. 22, 6 to 8 p.m., Danvers High School, 60 Cabot Road, Danvers. Fall Festival to kick off the start of the second annual Relay for Life of Danvers season. Event includes performances by high school groups, a costume contest, trick-or-treating, face painting, mummy wrapping, relay races and an opportunity to learn more about the Relay For Life event, including how to get involved and how the event assists the American Center Society’s mission to eliminate cancer as a major health threat. Free. Shannon Archer, 781-314-2678 or shannon.archer@cancer.org.
HEALTH & WELLNESS INFORMATIONAL FAIR. Wednesday, Oct. 23, noon to 2 p.m., Beverly Senior Center, 90 Colon St., Beverly. The Elder Insider hosts a free health information fair. Senior service providers will be available to answer questions. Fair includes provider booths, raffles, demonstrations and informational talks. Free. For details, contact Annie Wright at Beverly COA, 978-921-6017.
Sales
FALL RUMMAGE SALE & PREVIEW PARTY. Preview party on Thursday, Oct. 17, 7 to 9 p.m., Church of St. Andrew, 245 Lafayette St., Marblehead. Shop ahead of the crowds at the church’s preview fall rummage sale. $20 admission. Drinks and hors d’oeuvres served. Regular sale on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Details available by calling the church office at 781-631-4951.
YARD SALE TO BENEFIT SCHOOL. Saturday, Oct. 19, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., First Baptist Church gymnasium, 221 Cabot St., Beverly. Bake sale and yard sale, featuring baby gear, children’s clothing, toys, games, sporting goods, books, kitchen and household items. Proceeds benefit Harborlight Nursery School in Beverly. Rain or shine. 978-927-9030.
Art
ART AND NATURE CENTER RE-OPENING WITH “BEYOND HUMAN” EXHIBITION. Saturday, Oct. 19, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Peabody Essex Museum, 161 Essex St., Salem. Take a walk on the wild side of art as PEM celebrates the opening of the redesigned Art & Nature Center. Meet participating artists form “Beyond Human, Artist-Animal Collaborations,” learn to dance like a bird, contribute to the collaborative environmental rangoli, and more. Free admission. 978-745-9500, pem.org.
PHOTOGRAPHING THE CLOSE-UP WORLD OF FALL WILDLIFE. Saturday, Oct. 19, 1 to 4 p.m., Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, 87 Perkins Row, Topsfield. Join Bob Speare for an afternoon exploring and photographing the close-up wildlife that inhabits the woodlands and meadows in the fall. Learn camera and compositional techniques to successfully capture the macro world. Workshop suitable for film and digital photographers. Bring camera, fully charged, with enough memory or film to take 200 images. Bring a macro lens and tripod if available. Program for adults. $30 nonmembers, $25 Mass Audubon members. Advance registration required at 978-887-9264.
OPEN PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT RECEPTION. Sunday, Oct. 20, 2 to 4 p.m., Marblehead Arts Association, 8 Hooper St., Marblehead. MAA’s newest exhibit theme is “Build, Builders, Buildings,” and features photography from nonmembers and members alike. On view through Nov. 17. Photography enthusiasts invited to exhibit’s opening reception. www.marbleheadarts.org.
PUBLIC ARTIST TALK: AARON BOUVIER. Tuesday, Oct. 22, 11:30 a.m., Montserrat College of Art, 23 Essex St., Beverly. Public artist talk by Montserrat alumnus Aaron Bouvier, a Boston-based designer who draws on his unique background in drawing, painting and printmaking to create a fresh and distinctive design style. savery.kelley@montserrat.edu, 978-867-9624, or www.montserrat.edu/galleries/.
BEAR GALLERY’S BUILDING BEVERLY ROUND TABLE. Wednesday, Oct. 23, 5 to 7 p.m., Beverly Historical Society, 117 Cabot St., Beverly. Montserrat College of Art’s student-run Bear Gallery and the Beverly Historical Society host Building Beverly’s Round Table. The discussion will be based on the exhibit featuring art inspired by architecture found around Beverly. Participating artists will be on hand to discuss their work and the show. Questions and comments from the audience are encouraged. Public welcome.
PAINTINGS BY TOM JEFFERIES. On view throughout October at Stetson Art Gallery, Unitarian Universalist Church of Marblehead, 28 Mugford St., Marblehead. Exhibit features vibrant, colorful and expressive paintings by Swampscott resident Tom Jefferies, a native of Bath, England. After studying design and business in England, Jefferies moved to Boston in 2000 where he worked in the publishing industry. He now paints full time. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Mondays, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday through Friday. www.tomjefferies.com/gallery.
SECOND WIND. On view through Thursday, Nov. 21, at the Gallery at Grosvenor Park, Grosvenor Park Nursing Center and Rehab, 7 Loring Hills Ave., Vinnin Square, Salem. Second Wind is a collaborative exhibit of paintings by Marblehead residents Linda Lea Bertrand, Barbara Dowd, and Gloucester resident Isobelle K. Brown. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekends. Handicapped-accessible. For more information, call 978-741-5700.
BEAR GALLERY’S BUILDING BEVERLY EXHIBIT. On view through Dec. 7, Beverly Historical Society, 117 Cabot St., Beverly. Montserrat College of Art’s student-run Bear Gallery and the Beverly Historical Society host an exhibit featuring art inspired by architecture found around Beverly.
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