FRIDAY, AUG. 20
Adaptive horseback riding, for individuals with disabilities, hosted by The Department of Conservation and Recreation, Bradley Palmer State Park, Topsfield, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Assistive equipment and teamwork will help people of all abilities ride the gentle horses while enjoying trails at a leisurely pace; call ahead for waivers requiring a doctor's signature; 617-626-1294.
Free Singers Workshop, hosted by The Treble Chorus of New England, 7:30 p.m., St. Michael's Church, North Andover. There will be performances by the Training Choir, the Concert Choir and the Schola Choir in addition to selections from our spring 2011 opera, "The Magic Flute"; Anna Choi, 978-837-5461, tcnemanager@treblechorus.com. If you would like to schedule an audition with TCNE in September, contact Anna Choi.
Crystal Show & Celtic Harp, music with Jerry Marchand, 3-9 p.m., continues during business hours on Aug. 21, 22, free admission, Circles of Wisdom, 90 Main St., Andover; 978-474-8010.
SATURDAY, AUG. 21
ANDOVER FARMERS MARKET, Andover Historical Society lawn, 97 Main St., Andover, 12:30-3:30 p.m.: 978-475-2236, andoverhistoricalorg.org.
Free Canoe Program, 11 a.m., Harold Parker State Forest, meet at Forest Headquarters parking lot, 305 Middleton Road, North Andover, sponsored by the Department of Conservation and Recreation, with the park's interpreter, Bob Anderson. Basics of canoe handling and water safety discussed with a guided paddle around one of Harold Parker's ponds. Canoes provided, bring sunscreen, insect repellent, water, a camera and your own life vest if you have one, otherwise one will be provided. Limited to 16 adults over 18. Preregistration required; 978-475-7972.
Live jazz music, 7 p.m., Grace Kelly Jazz, Maudslay Arts Center, 95 Curzon Mill Road, Newburyport, rain or shine, $10, $8 seniors, 12 and under free; maudslayartscenter.org, 978-499-0050.
Clambake, hosted by Knights of Columbus, Lawrence Council, 1 Market St., Lawrence, $20-35, 1-2 p.m., doors open at 10:30 a.m.; 978-687-9834, 978-686-5712 for tickets, must be purchased by Aug. 16.
Live music, with Tom Monte: Man of many voices, 3:15 p.m., Atria Marland Place, 15 Stevens St., Andover; RSVP 978-475-4225.
Newburyport ArtWalk, 3-7 p.m., free event and open to the public, maps will be available to guide visitors from one gallery to another.
SUNDAY, AUG. 22
Gloucester Road Race, 7-Mile Road Race in scenic Cape Ann, field of 3,000-5,000 runners expected; rungloucester.com.
Live music, American Century Music Classical Quintet, 2 p.m., Maudslay Arts Center, 95 Curzon Mill Road, Newburyport, rain or shine, $10, $8 seniors, 12 and under free; maudslayartscenter.org, 978-499-0050.
Armenian Food & Music Festival, noon-5 p.m., $1 per person, American Legion Farm, 1314 Main St., Haverhill; 978-372-9227.
MONDAY, AUG. 23
Water Whimsy, a small show of large and small water features at Garden in the Woods, Framingham, featuring seven fountains, guided walking tours weekdays at 10 a.m. and weekends at 2 p.m. Admission $8 for adults, $6 for seniors, students, $4 for youths, through Sept. 7.
TUESDAY, AUG. 24
Live sing-along, with Mary Ellen Driscoll (guitarist/songwriter), 2:30 p.m., Atria Marland Place, 15 Stevens St., Andover; RSVP 978-475-4225.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 25
Rebel Shakespeare, teen actors, "Much Ado About Nothing," North Andover Stevens Memorial Library, 1 p.m. There will be an 11 a.m. "Be a Rebel for a Day" workshop for kids, followed by lunch with the cast. Preregistration for the workshop required. Call the Stevens Memorial Library, 978-688-9505, ext. 42010. There is also a 7 p.m. performance at Winnekenni Castle, Haverhill.
Doll tea, 2-4 p.m., Parson Capen House, 1 Howlett St., Topsfield, bring your favorite doll or toy, for girls and boys, hosted by the Topsfield Historical Society, donations accepted.
Summer Concert and Barbecue, Ashland Farm at North Andover senior living community, 5 p.m., public welcome, 700 Chickering Road, North Andover.
Free live music in The Park, Chestnut and Bartlet streets, "60s Invasion" (Beatles), rescheduled from July 14, 6 p.m., bring picnics, chairs, blanket. For inclement weather or rescheduled performances call 978-623-8279 after 4 p.m.
Merrimack Valley Tea Party, hosts "Candidates Night," 6:30 p.m., VFW Hall, 32 Park St., North Andover. Senate and House candidates for Haverhill, Georgetown, Methuen, North Andover, Lawrence, Andover, Dracut, and Tewksbury will be presented. A question and answer period will follow each candidates presentation; Mike Mosca, 978-681-1890.
THURSDAY, AUG. 26
Local Authors Book Sale, and signing, Haverhill Public Library, Haverhill, Johnson Auditorium, 4-8:30 p.m. Andover residents Monique and Alexa Peters will be at this book signing with copies of the children's book "Cooper & Me."
FRIDAY, AUG. 27
Adaptive horseback riding, for individuals with disabilities, hosted by The Department of Conservation and Recreation, Bradley Palmer State Park, Topsfield, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Assistive equipment and teamwork will help people of all abilities ride the gentle horses while enjoying trails at a leisurely pace; call ahead for waivers requiring a doctor's signature: 617-626-1294.
SATURDAY, AUG. 28
Free Canoe Program, 11 a.m., Harold Parker State Forest, meet at Forest Headquarters parking lot, 305 Middleton Road, North Andover, sponsored by the Department of Conservation and Recreation, with the park's interpreter, Bob Anderson. Basics of canoe handling and water safety discussed with a guided paddle around one of Harold Parker's ponds. Canoes provided, bring sunscreen, insect repellent, water, a camera and your own life vest if you have one, otherwise one will be provided. Limited to 16 adults over 18. Preregistration required; 978-475-7972.
ANDOVER FARMERS MARKET, Andover Historical Society lawn, 97 Main St., Andover, 12:30-3:30 p.m.: 978-475-2236, andoverhistoricalorg.org.
Live music, 7 p.m., Maudslay Arts Center, 95 Curzon Mill Road, Newburyport, rain or shine, Shirim Klezmer Orchestra $10, $8 seniors, 12 and under free; maudslayartscenter.org, 978-499-0050.
laid off Lawrence City workers BENEFIT, 6 p.m., Salvatore's in Lawrence, live band, an all-you-can-eat pizza buffet and more, $20 per ticket; call Colleen McManus, 978-291-0267, for tickets.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 4
Annual Mahrajan, 5-11 p.m., free admission, homemade food and pastries, Lebanese and American cuisine, live music, St. Anthony Maronite Church, 145 Amesbury St., Lawrence; 978-685-7233, stanthonylawrence.org.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 5
Annual Mahrajan, noon-11 p.m., see Sept. 4 listing.
MONDAY, SEPT. 6
Boat-building demonstration, Essex Shipbuilding Museum's Shipyard, 66 Main St., Essex, noon-4 p.m., free admission. Try steam bending a plank, making a trunnel and putting together and mounting a frame. Music by John Hicks and Friends. Round-trip transportation will be available from the Gloucester Maritime Heritage Center to Essex; essexshipbuildingmuseum.org, 978-768-7541.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 9
Live theater, "Perfect Harmony" opens, a comedy about the greatest a cappella group in high school singing history, through Oct. 3, $44-$48, all student tickets $20, Stoneham Theatre, 395 Main St., Stoneham; 781-279-2200 (Tuesday through Saturday, 1-6 p.m.), stonehamtheatre.org.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 11
Deadliest Catch Appearance, Captain Sig and the Hillstrand Brothers from the Discovery Channel's hit show "Deadliest Catch," 8 p.m., $29.50-36.50, Lowell Memorial Auditorium, 50 E. Merrimack St., Lowell; 978-454-2299.
Benefit 5K road race, and 2 mile fun/run, to help find the cure for progeria, a "rapid aging" disease that afflicts children, 9-11 a.m., Peabody City Hall, 24 Lowell St., Peabody, $20 runner, $15 walker, $45 family special (up to four people); Susan Rosenblatt, race@progeriaresearch.org.
Sunday, SEPT. 12
Walk for Animals, Spencer Peirce Little Farm, Newbury; walkforanimals.com.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 19
Wellness Festival, "Ridgefest," noon-4 p.m., Rolling Ridge Retreat & Conference Center, 660 Great Pond Road, North Andover, celebrating the Ridge Wellness Center opening at noon, followed by a festival including 15-minute "taste" of massage treatments for $10, yoga, tai chi, expressive arts, storytelling, labyrinth walks, hula-hooping, Afro-Carribbean drumming, wellness vendors, music, etc., free admission; rollingridge.org, 978-682-8815.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 21
Interfaith Prayer Shawl Tea, St. Augustine's Parish, Center for Education and Ministry, 35 Essex St., 2-3:30 p.m., tea and pastry, shawls to be blessed by clergy, honor knitting groups, and share stories of how the shawls touch lives. Free and open to the public; RSVP by Sept. 17, Fran, 978-686-4012 or ctstaff276@comcast.net.
Embroiderers' Guild of America, The Merrimack Valley Chapter meets every third Tuesday of the month, starting today, 7 p.m., Tewksbury Congregational Church, 10 East St., Tewksbury; kari@itsiest.com, 508-880-3150.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 25
Andover Day, Main Street closed to traffic as downtown businesses host, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., live entertainment, food vendors; Andover Business Center Association.
Stand-up comedy, finalists from NBC's "Last Comic Standing," 8 p.m., $38.75, Lowell Memorial Auditorium, 50 E. Merrimack St., Lowell; 978-454-2299.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 26
Breathe, a benefit 5K run/walk, for the National Lung Cancer Partnership's research, education and awareness programs, Chelmsford High School; FreetoBreathe.org.
