TUESDAY, MAY 28
ANDOVER: Refuse to be a Victim
This program teaches easy to understand methods you can use to increase awareness and prevent criminal confrontation. You will get the tools you need to develop your own personal safety strategy, including information about psychology of criminal predators, home security, physical security, travel safety, self-defense and more.
8:30 a.m., The Robb Center, 30 Whittier Court
Info: 978-623-8320 / www.andoverma.gov/elder-services
LAWRENCE: Community Gallery Visitor Center Open
Open daily
The gallery currently features an exhibit of original artwork by students from Lawrence Public Schools.
9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Lawrence Heritage State Park, 1 Jackson St.
Info: 978-794-1655 / https://shorturl.at/tAOU9
Questions? Email matthew.m.hagopian@mass.gov
LAWRENCE: Thelma Todd Theatre Visitor Center Open
Open daily
View one or more 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+.
9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Lawrence Heritage State Park, 1 Jackson St.
Info: 978-794-1655 / https://shorturl.at/tAOU9
Questions? Email matthew.m.hagopian@mass.gov
LAWRENCE: Visitor Center and Museum Open
Open daily
Come explore the history and development of Lawrence, one of the nation’s first planned industrial cities. All ages and abilities welcome.
9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Lawrence Heritage State Park, 1 Jackson St.
Info: 978-794-1655 / https://shorturl.at/tAOU9
Questions? Email matthew.m.hagopian@mass.gov
LAWRENCE: STORYWALK SERIES
Monday – Friday
“Call Me Tree/Llámame árbol” written and illustrated by Maya Christina Gonzalez, is a story about a young child picturing their life as a tree. It is told in both English and Spanish.
9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Lawrence Heritage State Park, 1 Jackson St.
Info: 978-794-1655 / https://shorturl.at/tAOU9
Questions? Email matthew.m.hagopian@mass.gov
HAVERHILL: Classic Matinees
Come watch “Witness” (1985) starring Harrison Ford and Kelly McGillis.
10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main St.
Info: 978-373-1586 / www.haverhillpl.org
ANDOVER: Congregate Lunch
Monday through Friday
Reservations required by 3 p.m. the previous day.
12 p.m., The Robb Center, 30 Whittier Court
Must RSVP: 978-623-8320
Info: www.andoverma.gov/elder-services
LAWRENCE: Guided Museum Tour
Monday – Friday
Join for a 45-minute guided tour of the permanent museum exhibits and discover the important role Lawrence and its immigrant population played in the Industrial Revolution and labor movement. Best for ages 10+.
12-1 p.m., Lawrence Heritage State Park, 1 Jackson St.
Info: 978-794-1655 / https://shorturl.at/tAOU9
Questions? Email matthew.m.hagopian@mass.gov
METHUEN: Interactive Murder Mystery Event
An exciting, live comedic, interactive murder mystery performance set in Luigi’s Ristorante. Come put your “super sleuth” on – having much fun along the way.
1:30 p.m., Methuen Senior Center, 77 Lowell St.
Register: 978-983-8825
Info: www.cityofmethuen.net/286/Senior-Center
LAWRENCE: Kids in the Kitchen
Participants will learn how to make simple healthy foods they can make at home for themselves and other family members. They also learn good food safety practices.
3:30-4:45 p.m., Lawrence Public Library, 51 Lawrence St.
Info: 978-620-3600 / www.lawrencefreelibrary.org
HAVERHILL: Teen Crafternoon (Grades 6-12)
Come decorate a flower magnet.
4-5 p.m., Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main St.
Must register: 978-373-1586 / www.haverhillpl.org
NORTH ANDOVER: Free Documentary Screening
The North Andover Sustainability Committee and North Parish Climate Justice will present a free showing of the documentary “Common Ground”.
6:30 p.m., North Andover Historical Society-Worden Theatre, 800 Massachusetts Ave.
Info: www.commongroundfilm.org
ANDOVER: Great Books Discussion Group
Meets monthly on the 4th Tuesday of each month from September to June.
7:30-8:30 p.m., Memorial Hall Library, 2 N. Main St.
Info: 978-623-8400 / www.mhl.org
GROVELAND: A Photographic Journey: New England (Virtual)
Take a trip with New England photographer Bruce Magnuson and explore sites in the region that are off the beaten path.
7-8:15 p.m., via Zoom, Langley-Adams Library, 185 Main St.
Register for link: 978-372-1732 / www.langleyadamslib.org
WEDNESDAY, MAY 29
LAWRENCE: Community Gallery Visitor Center Open
Open daily
The gallery currently features an exhibit of original artwork by students from Lawrence Public Schools.
9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Lawrence Heritage State Park, 1 Jackson St.
Info: 978-794-1655 / https://shorturl.at/tAOU9
Questions? Email matthew.m.hagopian@mass.gov
LAWRENCE: Thelma Todd Theatre Visitor Center Open
Open daily
View one or more 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+.
9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Lawrence Heritage State Park, 1 Jackson St.
Info: 978-794-1655 / https://shorturl.at/tAOU9
Questions? Email matthew.m.hagopian@mass.gov
LAWRENCE: Visitor Center and Museum Open
Open daily
Come explore the history and development of Lawrence, one of the nation’s first planned industrial cities. All ages and abilities welcome.
9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Lawrence Heritage State Park, 1 Jackson St.
Info: 978-794-1655 / https://shorturl.at/tAOU9
Questions? Email matthew.m.hagopian@mass.gov
LAWRENCE: STORYWALK SERIES
Monday – Friday
“Call Me Tree/Llámame árbol” written and illustrated by Maya Christina Gonzalez, is a story about a young child picturing their life as a tree. It is told in both English and Spanish.
9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Lawrence Heritage State Park, 1 Jackson St.
Info: 978-794-1655 / https://shorturl.at/tAOU9
Questions? Email matthew.m.hagopian@mass.gov
NORTH ANDOVER: Drop-In Tech Help
Bring your device, laptop, tablet, smartphone, etc. and your questions!
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Stevens Memorial Library, 345 Main St.
Info: 978-688-9505 / www.stevensmemlib.org
ANDOVER: Congregate Lunch
Monday through Friday
Reservations required by 3 p.m. the previous day.
12 p.m., The Robb Center, 30 Whittier Court
Must RSVP: 978-623-8320
Info: www.andoverma.gov/elder-services
LAWRENCE: Guided Museum Tour
Monday – Friday
Join for a 45-minute guided tour of the permanent museum exhibits and discover the important role Lawrence and its immigrant population played in the Industrial Revolution and labor movement. Best for ages 10+.
12-1 p.m., Lawrence Heritage State Park, 1 Jackson St.
Info: 978-794-1655 / https://shorturl.at/tAOU9
Questions? Email matthew.m.hagopian@mass.gov
ANDOVER: Free Concert
Part of the regional music scene for over 40 years, Dan Kirouac has been an entertainer, drummer, keyboardist, guitarist, vocalist, and an ASCAP-affiliated songwriter and publisher who has performed hundreds of shows in New England, New York, Mexico, and with studio recording credits from New Hampshire to Arizona.
1:30 p.m., The Robb Center, 30 Whittier Court
Info: 978-623-8320 / www.andoverma.gov/elder-services
HAVERHILL: Family Movie Night
Tonight’s featured film will be “Wish”.
6-8 p.m., Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main St.
Info: 978-373-1586 / www.haverhillpl.org
NORTH ANDOVER: Drop-In Tech Help
Bring your device, laptop, tablet, smartphone, etc. and your questions!
6-8 p.m., Stevens Memorial Library, 345 Main St.
Info: 978-688-9505 / www.stevensmemlib.org
METHUEN: Adult Scrabble Club
All competition levels are welcome.
6:30-8:30 p.m., Nevins Library, 305 Broadway
Info: 978-686-4080 / www.nevinslibrary.org
GROVELAND: Cartoonist Shares Favorite Museums and Cartoons (Virtual)
author Bob Eckstein as he celebrates the book birthday of his most recent release, “Footnotes from the Most Fascinating Museums: Stories and Memorable Moments from People Who Love Museums”.
7-8 p.m., Langley-Adams Library, 185 Main St.
Register for link: 978-372-1732 / www.langleyadamslib.org
HAVERHILL: Author Talk (Virtual)
Museum enthusiasts, this one is for you! Join author Bob Eckstein as he celebrates the book birthday of his most recent release, “Footnotes from the Most Fascinating Museums: Stories and Memorable Moments from People Who Love Museums.” This book is filled with lush and whimsical illustrations paired with stories and anecdotes from curators, museum workers, museum visitors, and more.
7-8 p.m., via Zoom, Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main St.
Register for link: 978-373-1586 / www.haverhillpl.org
METHUEN: Bush Brothers Concert
Brink Bush, organ and Frank Mitchell Bush piano, featuring organ & piano music of the great composers of the keyboard.
7:30 p.m., Methuen Memorial Music Hall, 192 Broadway
Cost: $15 for adults, $10 for students (Age 6+); children age 5 and under are free
Info/tickets: www.mmmh.org
Questions? 978-685-0693