The long-dormant coffeehouse concert series at the Church of St. Andrew in Marblehead will resume as a monthly event on Nov. 12, with a concert by Claudia Schmidt.
Pirates Day in Lynn Woods
This might arrrrgh-uably be the most fun families will have this weekend. The Friends of Lynn Woods hosts Pirates Day Saturday at the Pennybrook Road entrance to Lynn Woods from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (rain or shine). This non-scary event will feature interaction with dozens of kid-friendly pirates. Participants will also be able to tour Dungeon Rock and learn the legend of Pirate Thomas Veal and his buried treasure. Reservations are required. Call 781-477-7123.
Jim Trick at me & thee
Marblehead’s own Jim Trick will be the featured performer at the me & thee on Friday. Fiddler and singer-songwriter Eric Lee will open the show and accompany Jim on some songs. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. for the 8 p.m. show at the me & thee coffeehouse, which is located at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Marblehead, 28 Mugford St. Tickets are $15 in advance and $18 at the door, www.meandthee.org?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss.
Saturday Night in Marblehead revived
The long-dormant coffeehouse concert series at the Church of St. Andrew in Marblehead will resume as a monthly event on Nov. 12, with a concert by Claudia Schmidt.
St. Andrew’s Church started a weekly concert series in the mid-1970s that continued for 22 years. Patty Larkin, Suzanne Vega, Joe Val and the New England Bluegrass Boys, Cindy Kallet, the late Canadian folk icon Stan Rogers and many others were given a welcoming performance space to create their art in front of appreciative audiences.
Bob Franke, artistic director of the series for its first 10 years, is helping to start the series up again.
Schmidt found a performance home at St. Andrew’s early in her career. Accompanying herself on 12-string guitar and dulcimer, she performs songs that are full of easily recognizable passion, wisdom and humor.
The concert will start at 8 p.m. Tickets, available at the door, are $15.
Events at Saugus Public Library
Saugus Public Library is hosting several upcoming events at the library. They include:
Saturday: Coding with Minecraft
This workshop introduces coding concepts by showing students how to build or modify the game using Javascript and Python programming languages. For children age 8 and older. Registration required.
Tuesday, Oct. 18: Fun & Games Night
Do you like to play games? Join us in the Community Room — we have many games available or bring your own! For ages 18 and up. Bring friends!
Friday, Oct. 21: Halloween Stories and Songs with Jeanie Mack
Children ages 1-5 are invited to enjoy Halloween stories, songs and not-so-scary fun with children’s performer Jeanie Mack!
Tuesday, Oct. 25: From Dunbar to Saugus: The Journey of the Scottish POWs in 1650
A lecture by the Durham University Department of Archaeology. New research has shed light on the almost 400-year-old mystery of the origins of the Scottish POWs captured at the Battle of Dunbar, 61 of whom ended up living and working in Saugus. No reservations required, but seating is limited. Co-sponsored by Durham University and the National Park Service.
Saturday, Oct. 29: SPL Foundation Gala and Silent Auction
Tickets on sale now for this second annual fundraising event. Each attendee will receive a commemorative wine glass and will enjoy gourmet hors d’oeuvres, beverages and live music. The Foundations’ Readers Make Good Leaders promotion celebrates and encourages reading throughout the community. Tickets are $35 per person in advance or $40 at the door and are available at the library or online at sauguspubliclibrary.org.