COMEDY AUDITIONS. RJ's Comedy Express seeks local comedic talent for upcoming open mike and comedy nights in the Merrimack Valley and southern New Hampshire. Call Raymond Poirier, 603-382-0445, or 603-793-3725. Mail tapes to 12 Auburn St., Plaistow, N.H.

CHILDREN/FAMILIES

FREE BIRDING PROGRAMS. To learn more about birding at the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge on Plum Island, contact Sue McGrath at Newburyport Birders for the schedule. Call 978-462-4785, e-mail newburyportbirders@comcast.net or visit www.newburyportbirders.com.

SPENCER-PEIRCE-LITTLE FARM. Learn and play with Farm Friends on Tuesdays and Fridays at 10 a.m. Each week features a different theme, highlighted by a story, a craft project and a visit from a furry or feathered friend or other farm activities. For ages 3 to 6. Reservations preferred, but drop-ins welcome. $10 per child per session, $7 for members of Historic New England. 5 Little's Lane, Newbury. 978-462-2634.

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.

COMEDY

COMEDY AT LA CHIQUITA. Salisbury comedian Tony Moschetto will headline "Comedy at La Chiquita" Tuesday, Feb. 5, 8 p.m. Also features Amy Tee, Dan Lee, Sal Votano, Michelle Mortenson, and host Dave Rattigan. Tickets $5 in advance, $10 at the door. 188 Lafayette St., Salisbury. 978-463-4688.

FILM

SCREENING ROOM. "Atonement," Friday, Feb. 1, through Thursday, Feb. 7. Show times Mondays through Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.; Fridays, 6 and 8:45 p.m.; Saturdays, 3:15, 6 and 8:45 p.m.; and Sundays, 4:45 and 7:30 p.m. 82 State St., Newburyport. 978-462-3456 or www.newburyportmovies.com.

STAGE TWO CINEMA PUB. Starts Friday, "P.S. ... I Love You." Friday and Saturday, Tuesday through Thursday, 7 p.m. 109 Main St., Amesbury, 978-388-6555.

GALLERIES AND ART

BRIDGE GALLERY. Open daily 1 to 7 p.m. 113 Merrimac St., Newburyport. 978-270-3941.

CHURCHILL GALLERY. New oils by Shannon Richardson. Gallery hours Mondays, 12:30 to 5 p.m.; Tuesdays, closed; 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.

FERRY WHARF GALLERY. Fine art studio and working gallery featuring original oils, watercolors, etchings and giclees, including "Newburyport 1899" by John Richard Perry and works by Enrico Donati, Jacob Towle, Dan Shaw, Paul Nevette, Susan Orfant, Anne Recchia, Agnes Kelley Manning, Traeger DiPietro, Ellen Sklar-Abbott, Beverly Mitchell, Solvi Stein Perry, Marjet Lesk, Charles Margeson and Eva Maria Lee. 1R Water St., Newburyport.

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. Holiday art show highlighting small winter pieces and small specialty frames by Debra Corbett, Leslie J. Dondero, Bill Duncan, Jeannette Steele Esposito, Jim Grabowski, Teresa McCue, Corey Craig Moore, Michael Palmer, Robert Price, Ellen Rolli, Joyce Wetherbee and Susan Zampell, through January. 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..

PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT. Nine members of the Greater Lynn Photographic Association will exhibit their work at Anna Jaques Hospital in Newburyport through February. 781-592-6586 or www.greaterlynnphoto.org.

THE PROVIDENT BANK LOBBY FOR THE ARTS. The oils of Kara Mamakos is on display in an exhibit titled "Visions" through Friday, Feb. 8, at two Provident Bank branches, 66 Storey Ave. and One Merrimac Landing, Newburyport. 978-834-8587.

RIVERWALK BEAD SHOP. Work by 36 local artists, including jewelry, beads, paintings, pottery, weaving, carved gourds and more. 32 Elm St., Amesbury. 978-388-3499.

THE WALSINGHAM GALLERY. Offering an 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 boat-builders 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

CARRIAGE WHEEL PUB. Open mike with Rockin' Randy, Thursdays, 8 to 11 p.m. No cover, 10 Friend St., Amesbury. 978-388-0291.

DOWNSTAIRS AT DAVID'S. John Tavano, Thursdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., and Sundays, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 11 Brown Square, Newburyport. 978-462-8077.

FIRST RELIGIOUS SOCIETY CONCERT. Tres will perform Sunday, Feb. 3, 3 p.m. at First Religious Society, Unitarian Universalist, 26 Pleasant St., Newburyport. General admission, $15, seniors, $10; free for students. 978-744-1119 or www.ensembletres.com.

HOBO CAFE AND LOUNGE. "Nostalgia Night" with the Lighthouse Trio first Wednesday of the month. Next show Wednesday, Feb. 6, featuring Paul Wayne and Zach Field. 5 Broadway, Salisbury. 978-465-4626.

IMAGINE STUDIOS. Open Mike night Thursday, Jan. 31, 8 p.m. The Barn Pub and Grille, 5 Ring St., Amesbury. 978-388-8700 or www.thebarnpub.com.

LICORICE & SLOE COMPANY. Bob Allison, Sunday, Feb. 3, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 21 Middle St., Newburyport. 978-499-8327.

THE GROG. Flamenco guitarist Steven Spungin, Tuesdays. Music starts at 8 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday; 9 p.m. on Friday and Saturday; 6 p.m. on Sunday. 13 Middle St., Newburyport. 978-465-8008.

THEATER

CAMP PIRATE. Original production by Stacey Fix featuring music, dance and fanciful costumes Saturday, Feb. 2, through Feb. 10. Performances Saturdays at 3 and 7 p.m., Sundays at 3 p.m. Tickets.$12 adults, $8 students. 1 Market Square, Newburyport. 978-462-7336 or www.firehouse.org.

ETC.

SUPER BOWL SUNDAY SPECTACULAR.Food, games and raffles Sunday, Feb. 3, Amesbury Sports Park. Doors open at 2 p.m. $10 cover includes free pub fare and discounted drinks. Raffles include Celtic tickets, ski passes and more. Fifty percent of proceeds will be donated to the McKeon Family of Amesbury to help defray the medical costs incurred by the family as Jeff McKeon fights cancer. 12 South Hunt Road, Amesbury. 978-388-5788 or mcfowler@amesburysportspark.net.

VALENTINE MAIL ART. The Firehouse Center for the Arts is inviting artists to create an original Valentine for display in the gallery. All valentines must be received by U.S. mail. The exhibit will run Feb. 13 through March 2. Deadline for submissions is Tuesday, Feb. 5. 978-499-9931 or www.firehouse.org for details..

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