Groom-a-Thon for Dogs and 'Annie' On Stage This Weekend

The coming weekend is expected to be a beautiful capstone on a spectacular early May week. There's a lot of events going on in Danvers and the nearby area of the North Shore.

Below are some of the highlights, but make sure to check our events calendar for more events in town.

If you have great ideas of your own that you want to share, please feel free to add them in the comments section at the bottom.

1. 'ANNIE'

Where/When: Temple B'nai Abraham, Beverly; Saturday, 8 p.m. and Sunday, 1 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.

Why Go: Neverland Theater puts on the classic production, Annie, this weekend and net weekend on stage at Temple B'Nai Abraham.

Pricing: Advance tickets, $17.50-$20, all tickets $20 at the door. To order tickets, call 978-500-8832 or e-mail neverlandtheatre@comcast.net.

2. YARD SALE

Where/When: Winthrop Elementary School, Hamilton; Saturday, 8 a.m.-noon

Why Go: Get your weekend started by snagging some springtime deals at this yard sale to benefit the Friends of Winthrop School.

Pricing: Free, pricing varies

3. ESSEX AGGIE GROOM-A-THON

Where/When: Essex Agricultural & Technical Institute, Danvers; Saturday, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Why Go: The Class of 2014 will be hosting a dog groom-a-thon at Essex Aggie's grooming lab where they will be offering a variety of grooming services including baths and clipping nails.

Pricing: $5-$45

4. MOMMY'S NIGHT OUT AT THE REC

Where/When: Recreational Education Center, Peabody; Friday, 6:30 p.m.

Why Go: The Recreational Education Center invites mothers to take a break Friday night and join the semi-annual event, which features various vendors, wine, appetizers and raffles.

Pricing: $10

5. NORTHEAST MASSACHUSETTS YOUTH ORCHESTRAS AFTERNOON OF CONCERTS

Where/When: A.J. Gordon Chapel, Gordon College, Wenham; Sunday, 2:30 p.m.

Why Go: See some of the best youth musicians in the region perform in two separate free Sunday afternoon concerts. The Prelude and Overture String Ensemble, Intermezzo Orchestra, Junior Flute Choir and Flute Choir will perform at 2:30 p.m. and the Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble and Select Flute Choir will perform at 5 p.m.

Pricing: Free