Community Corner
Dr. Seuss Takes the Stage and Lighthouse Opens Its Doors
Get a quick look at some of the local events happening this weekend in Beverly and nearby on the North Shore.
The days are getting shorter but it is still summertime, with lots of great events happening this weekend. Among the highlights - the opening weekend of Beverly Homecoming, which includes Airport Day and a second downtown Block Party, plus a performance of Seussical Jr. all three weekend evenings.
Get the when and where below for several events and other happenings in the Beverly area. Always check our events calendar for a complete list.
Remember, each weekend Beverly Patch’s “Get Out” weekend planner brings you a quick guide to local events and activities.
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Where/When: Various locations, including downtown Beverly, Lynch Park and Beverly Airport
Why Go: It is the 48th edition of Beverly Homecoming, which kicks into high gear this weekend. Saturday is Airport Day at Beverly Municipal Airport and in the evening "The Block" downtown block party runs 5:30-9:30 on Cabot Street between Federal and Pond streets. Sunday is Tiny Tots Day at Lynch Park and the Hospital Point lighthouse at the end of Bayview Avenue is open for tours.
Pricing: Most events free, prices vary
Where/When: Community House of Hamilton-Wenham, Hamilton; Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 7:30 p.m.
Why Go: Dr. Seuss characters, including Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, lazy Mayzie, come to live on the stage in this production from the Community House Theater, with music direction by Beverly High School Choral Director Carolyn Pilanen-Kudlik.
Pricing: Adults, $15; Children 18 and under, $13
3. ANNIE JR.
Where/When: Danvers High School Auditorium, 60 Cabot Rd., Danvers; Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m.
Why Go: The musical production is the inaugural effort of the Danvers Performing Arts Project, a new initiative to expose middle and and high school students in Danvers to all aspects of the performing arts. The program is run by Kyla Moulton and Alex Grover, who respectively direct the theater and choral programs at DHS.
Pricing: $5 at the door
Where/When: Orvis, North Shore Mall, 210 Andover St., Peabody; Saturday and Sunday, noon - 3 p.m.
Why Go: Stop in at the Northshore Mall store for a celebration of your pets from noon - 3 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday. Two local shelters will also be there for meet and greets and there will be a raffle giveaway and special in-store savings.
Pricing: Free
Where/When: Manter Field, 81 Central St., Newbury; Friday, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.; Saturday, 12:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Why Go: The show brings 29 performers, age 11-18, with "youthful exuberance and polished skills" from all over the U.S. and the world for the 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow' tour, which is Circus Smirkus' version of the Wizard of Oz.
Pricing: $21 for adults; $17 for children age 2-12.
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