SATURDAY, FEB, 7
HAVERHILL: HHRG Annual Ice Fishing Derby
Cash prizes for three heaviest alive fish in the adult category, other prizes for the three heaviest alive fish in the children’s category. Registration starts at 6 a.m.
7 a.m. — 3 p.m., Haverhill Hound Rod & Gun Club, 10 Larch Road
Cost: $10 for ages 15+; children age 14 and under are free with a paid adult
Info/register: www.hhrg.org
Questions? Email: info@hhrg.org
ANDOVER: Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous
Saturdays
Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA) is a program based on the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). There are no dues, fees, or weigh-ins at FA meetings. FA is a fellowship of individuals who, through shared experience and mutual support, are recovering from the disease of food addiction.
8 a.m., Christ Church, 33 Central St.
Info: www.foodaddicts.org/meeting/1479
LAWRENCE: Community Gallery Open
Open daily
Visit each month for a new and exciting exhibit of art and historical collections of local residents.
9 a.m. — 4 p.m., Visitor Center, 1 Jackson St.
Info: 978-794-1655 / https://shorturl.at/dTcw9
Questions? Email: matthew.m.hagopian@mass.gov
LAWRENCE: Lawrence Middle School Musical Theater Festival
Admission is free. All are welcome.
9 a.m. Oliver Middle School presents “Beetlejuice Jr.”, 10:15 a.m. Parthum Middle School presents “Alice in Wonderland Jr.”, 11:30 a.m., Guilmette Middle School presents “Seussical Jr.”, 1:15 p.m. Arlington Middle School presents “Mean Girls Jr.”, 2:30 p.m., Wetherbee Middle School presents “Annie Jr.”
9 a.m. — 3 p.m. Lawrence High School, 70 N. Parish Road
Info: https://shorturl.at/3vAXs
LAWRENCE: Thelma Todd Theater Open
Daily
View one or more of documentaries and film clips about the people who immigrated to Lawrence and the stories and cultures they brought here. Films are shown on request and are best for ages 10 and up.
9 a.m. — 3:30 p.m., Visitor Center, 1 Jackson St.
Info: 978-794-1655 / https://shorturl.at/dTcw9
Questions? Email: matthew.m.hagopian@mass.gov
LAWRENCE: Visitor Center & Museum Open
Daily
Come explore the history and development of Lawrence, one of the nation’s first planned industrial cities. The Visitor Center & Museum is located in a former boardinghouse, built in 1848, of the Bay State Mills, the first textile mill to produce cloth in Lawrence. All ages and abilities welcome.
9 a.m. — 4 p.m., Visitor Center & Museum, 1 Jackson St.
Info: 978-794-1655 / https://shorturl.at/dTcw9
Questions? Email: matthew.m.hagopian@mass.gov
HAVERHILL: Letterpress Intro & Workshop
This one-day 5-hour workshop is both a beginners and intermediate letterpress class. It will cover the basics, but more advanced students can go directly to more advanced work, such as floor platen printing, printing on fabric, or basic two-color printing with the assistance of the instructor.
10 a.m. — 4 p.m., The Museum of Printing, 15 Thornton Ave.
Cost: $135
Info/register: https://shorturl.at/09u3A
NORTH ANDOVER: Roses for New England (Online)
Roses for New England is a special presentation for every rose lover who wants to grow hardy, healthy, and disease resistant roses in their home gardens. This program specifically addresses the merits and challenges of rose gardening in New England.
10 a.m. — 12 p.m., via Zoom, Stevens Memorial Library, 345 Main St.
Register for link: 978-688-9505 / www.stevensmemlib.org
HAVERHILL: LGBTQ+ Teen Hangout (Ages 13-17)
Come make new friends in the LGBTQ+ community. Board games, coloring books, and Nintendo Switch will be available to play.
11 a.m. — 1 p.m., Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main St.
Info: 978-373-1586 / www.haverhillpl.org
HAVERHILL: Spanish Conversation Practice
Join to practice your Spanish in a supportive and friendly environment. No registration required.
11 a.m. — 12 p.m., Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main St.
Info: 978-373-1586 / www.haverhillpl.org
NORTH ANDOVER: Self Defense
Learn techniques to be better prepared for the unexpected.
12:30 p.m., North Andover Senior Center, 481 Sutton St.
Register: 978-688-9560 / www.northandoverma.gov
NORTH ANDOVER: Valentine’s Day Dog Cookie Decorating
You will be able to bring home that special treat to your pup or donate your cookie to a local Animal Shelter. Open to all ages, kids and adults.
12:30 p.m., Senior Center, 481 Sutton St.
Cost: In lieu of a fee, they will be collecting unopened pet food, toys, & supplies for a local Animal Rescue
Registration required: 978-476-3211
HAVERHILL: Stories with Hazel Mai (Ages 6-18)
Choose your own books, relax with Hazel Mai, a special therapy dog, and practice your reading skills.
1-2 p.m., by appointment, Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main St.
Registration required: 978-373-1586 / www.haverhillpl.org
LAWRENCE: Guided Museum Tour
Friday-Monday
Join for a 45-minute guided tour of our permanent museum exhibits, Lawrence: A Planned Industrial City, City of Workers, and The People and Places That Shaped Lawrence. Discover the important role Lawrence and its immigrant population played in the Industrial Revolution and labor movement.
1-2:30 p.m., Visitor Center, 1 Jackson St.
Info: 978-794-1655 / https://shorturl.at/dTcw9
Questions? Email: matthew.m.hagopian@mass.gov
HAVERHILL: Twitch Talk with ThatNerdViolet
Join local Twitch streamer ThatNerdViolet to learn about the basics of streaming, how she got started as a streamer, what an average stream looks like, and how you might go about launching a Twitch channel of your own. She’ll talk about building a friendly, cozy community, followed by a robust Q&A period.
2-3 p.m., Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main St.
Register: 978-373-1586 / www.haverhillpl.org
LAWRENCE: Board Games Afternoon (Teens)
2-4:30 p.m., Lawrence Public Library, 51 Lawrence St.
Registration required: 978-620-3600 / www.lawrencefreelibrary.org
HAVERHILL: Community Meals
A free hot meal served on the first, third and fifth Saturday of the month.
3 p.m., Universalist Unitarian Church of Haverhill, 15 Kenoza Ave.
Info: 978-372-5173 / www.uuhaverhill.org
ANDOVER: Mistral Goes To Hollywood
Mistral chamber music ensemble celebrates its 29th season with the return of its popular Valentine concert. From the shimmering romance of classic Hollywood to the emotional power of modern film scores, this program celebrates the composers who transformed the silver screen into one of the most expressive concert halls of our time.
4 p.m., West Parish Church, 129 Reservation Road
Cost: $40 per person; students are free at the door
Info/tickets: 978-474-6222 / www.mistralmusic.org
METHUEN: Bocce Ball Bash
Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place as well as a special prize for the team with the best team outfit/uniform.
5-9 p.m., Methuen Sons of Italy, 459 Merrimack St.
Cost: $260 for a team of 4 ($65 per person); $35 for dinner only ticket
Info/register: https://shorturl.at/vsj7z
NORTH ANDOVER: Erin Harpe & the Delta Swingers
The quartet’s distinctive performances are known to get crowds grooving with their unique “Boogie, Blues and Beyond” sound.
8 p.m., Crossroads Music Series, 190 Academy Road
Cost: $26 per person
Info/tickets: www.crossroadsmusicseries.org
SUNDAY, FEB. 8
LAWRENCE: Community Gallery Open
Open daily
Visit each month for a new and exciting exhibit of art and historical collections of local residents.
9 a.m. — 4 p.m., Visitor Center, 1 Jackson St.
Info: 978-794-1655 / https://shorturl.at/dTcw9
Questions? Email: matthew.m.hagopian@mass.gov
LAWRENCE: Thelma Todd Theater Open
Daily
View one or more of documentaries and film clips about the people who immigrated to Lawrence and the stories and cultures they brought here. Films are shown on request and are best for ages 10 and up.
9 a.m. — 3:30 p.m., Visitor Center, 1 Jackson St.
Info: 978-794-1655 / https://shorturl.at/dTcw9
Questions? Email: matthew.m.hagopian@mass.gov
LAWRENCE: Visitor Center & Museum Open
Daily
Come explore the history and development of Lawrence, one of the nation’s first planned industrial cities. The Visitor Center & Museum is located in a former boardinghouse, built in 1848, of the Bay State Mills, the first textile mill to produce cloth in Lawrence. All ages and abilities welcome.
9 a.m. — 4 p.m., Visitor Center & Museum, 1 Jackson St.
Info: 978-794-1655 / https://shorturl.at/dTcw9
Questions? Email: matthew.m.hagopian@mass.gov
STONEHAM: ‘The Addams Family: School Edition’ (Grades 7-12)
Wednesday Addams has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family—a man her parents have never met.
12 p.m., Greater Boston Stage Company, 395 Main St.
Cost: $27-$37
Info/tickets: 781-279-2200 / www.greaterbostonstage.org
ANDOVER: Board Games Club
Drop by the Activity Room to play some games and make some new friends.
1-5 p.m., Memorial Hall Library, 2 N. Main St.
Info: 978-623-8400 / www.mhl.org
HAVERHILL: Strength in Numbers Fundraiser
Featuring food, music, dancing, basket raffles, 50/50, and more. Proceeds to benefit Alicia Kelly with medical bills.
1-5 p.m., Haverhill AmVets, 576 Primrose St.
Info: 978-994-7971 / 978-835-4801 / 978-360-6176
LAWRENCE: Guided Museum Tour
Friday-Monday
Join for a 45-minute guided tour of our permanent museum exhibits, Lawrence: A Planned Industrial City, City of Workers, and The People and Places That Shaped Lawrence. Discover the important role Lawrence and its immigrant population played in the Industrial Revolution and labor movement.
1-2:30 p.m., Visitor Center, 1 Jackson St.
Info: 978-794-1655 / https://shorturl.at/dTcw9
Questions? Email: matthew.m.hagopian@mass.gov
ANDOVER: Ales & Trails
Join local Andover trail experts for an easy hike each week on some of Andover’s best trails, followed by time together in the taproom to warm up, refuel, and reconnect.
1:15-3 p.m., meet at Oak & Iron Brewing, 18 Red Spring Road
Info/tickets: https://shorturl.at/TBOuX
ANDOVER: MVPTA Piano Recital
Enjoy an afternoon of piano music from the students of the Merrimack Valley Piano Teachers Association.
2-3:30 p.m., Memorial Hall Library, 2 N. Main St.
Info: 978-623-8400 / www.mhl.org
NORTH ANDOVER: Sunday Movie
Join to watch “Bridget Jones; Mad About the Boy”, rated R. No registration required.
2-4:30 p.m., Stevens Memorial Library, 345 Main St.
Info: 978-688-9505 / www.stevensmemlib.org
STONEHAM: ‘Alice By Heart: Act 3’ (Grades 10-12)
Explore the poignancy of first love, coming to terms with loss, and finding the courage to move forward.
3 p.m., Greater Boston Stage Company, 395 Main St.
Cost: $27-$37
Info/tickets: 781-279-2200 / www.greaterbostonstage.org
HAVERHILL: Alcoholics Anonymous
Sunday, Tuesday & Thursday
6:45 p.m., Universalist Unitarian Church of Haverhill, 15 Kenoza Ave.
Info: 978-372-5173 / www.uuhaverhill.org