The final, last-minute deadline for Happenings listings is noon March 2 for the March 5 issue. Send arts and entertainment listings to news@jamaicaplaingazette.com. Listings with no end date will be run for 3 months, space permitting. Note: 617 should be dialed before numbers below, unless another area code is given.

Special Events

Comedy Night, to benefit Rebuilding Together, featuring Harrison Stubbins, Robbie Printz and Dan Miller, Thurs., Feb. 25, 6:30pm, Nick’s Comedy Stop, 100 Warrenton St. $30. Info: 971-0058.
Mustachio Bashio, Community servings is holding a mustache growing fundraiser through February that will conclude with a party at the Hotel Lenox March 3. Most contestants started clean-shaven Feb. 1. $50. Info: http://www.servings.org/.
Colorstruck: Women of Color in Comedy, featuring JP resident Janet Cormier at a club co-owned by JP City Councilor John Tobin, April 2-3, Tommy’s Comedy Lounge, 74 Warrenton St., Boston. Info: 800-745-3000.
Lifesavor, hot Boston-area restaurants serve cocktails, dinner and dessert at this benefit for Community Servings, Tues., April 6, 5:30pm-12am. Info: 522-7777/www.servings.org.
Sunday Nights aLive, non-traditional, music-and-arts worship service, featuring live music, singing and community building. Relaxed atmosphere. Dinner served, childcare provided. Last Sunday of every month, 6-8pm, first Church of JP, Unitarian Universalist, Centre ad Eliot St. Info: www.sundaynightalivejp.org.
Monthly Recession Party, last Friday of every month, 8pm, Rhythm and Muse, 470 Centre St. Info: 524-6622.
Kid’s Price Saturdays, at the Franklin Park Zoo. Admission on the first Saturday of every month is $8 for everyone.

Tours and Talks

The Legacy of Elma Lewis, E. Barry Gaither, Director of the Museum of the National Center of Afro-American Artists leads a presentation about this dynamic and influential woman and her mark on the cultural landscape of Roxbury. Sponsored by Discover Roxbury and the Franklin Park Coalition, Thurs., March 4, 7:30-9pm, Haley House Bakery And Café, Dudley Square, Roxbury. Info: www.discoverroxbury.org.

Dance

Spontaneous Salsa Sundays, beginners and intermediates welcome, no partners necessary, Sundays, 2pm, Spontaneous Celebrations, 45 Danforth St. Info: 816-1369.
Gender-Free/English Country Dance, beginners welcome and encouraged. 2nd and 4th Tuesdays (5th Tuesdays: experienced) of the month, 7:30-11:30pm, First Church of JP, Unitarian Universalist, Centre and Eliot Streets. Info: www.lcfd.org/bgfe/512-5554.

Music

The New England Americana Festival organized by and featuring a performance by JP resident Noel Coakley, Feb. 25-27, The Church nightclub, Boston. Info: www.newenglandamericanafestival.com
Organ Concert, virtuoso organist Jens Korndoerfer plays German and American music on a historic 1854 pipe organ, Sun., Feb. 28, 3pm, St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 97 South St. Donations to support organ upkeep welcome. Info: 739-1340.
Night Song, an hour of meditation and contemplation—a refuge from the stress and frantic pace of daily lives with burning candles and incense, bells, sacred art and music, Sundays, 7pm, St. John’s Episcopal Church, corner of Revere and Roanoke. Info: 312-8328/www.nightsong.org.

Theater

Orfeo Group, an Egleston Square-based theater troupe featuring JP residents, presents “ “The Island of Slaves,” through March 6, various times, Plaza Theatre at the Boston Center For the Arts, Prices vary, opening weekend is free. Info: www.orfeogroup.org.

Literary

Jamaicaway Books & Gifts, Fri. Feb. 19, 7pm, motivational speaker Omékongo Dibinga, author of “G.R.O.W Towards Your Greatness: 10 Steps to Living Your Best Life.” Fri., Feb. 26, 7pm, Deahn Berrini reads from her novel “Milkweed: A Novel,” Sun., Feb. 28, 2pm, Store owner Roslyn Elder presents a multimedia lecture on the Harlem Renaissance, Jamaicaway Books, 676 Centre St. Info: 983-3204/www.jamaicawaybooks.com.
Book Discussions at the Connolly Branch Library, “The Book Thief,” by Markus Zusak, Mon., Feb. 22, 7pm, Connolly Branch Library, 433 Centre St. Info: 522-1960.
Poetry in the Chapel, Sun., Feb. 21, 2pm. , featuring JP residents Susan Eisnberg, Carolyn Gregory, Audrey Henderson and Sandra Storey. Eisenberg will also exhibit photographs from her Forest Hills Cemetery art installation Perpetual Care, exploring the themes of chronic illness and systems of care. Reception with refreshments to follow. Sun., Mar. 7, 2pm, Denise Bergman, Dzvinia Orlovsky, JP resident Catherine Sasanov and Dr. Michael Zack., Forsyth Chapel 95 Forest Hills Ave. $5 Info:www.foresthillstrust.org.
Chapter and Verse, readings by Sandra Kohler, Tamlin Neville and Bert Stern, Fri., March 5, 7:30pm, Loring-Greenough House, 12 South St. $5, suggested. Info: 235-8388/dorothy.derifield@gmail.com.
Social Justice Book Discussions, Thurs., March 11, “The People Speak,” edited by Howard Zinn, April 8, The Meaning of Marxism by Paul d’Amato, JP Branch Library, 12 Sedgwick St. Info: 524-2053.

Film

“Divine Intervention,” presented by JP Flix a comedy drama love story between a Palestinian man living in Jerusalem and a woman living in Ramallah, two cities divided by a checkpoint, Sat. Feb. 20, 7:30pm, Nehar Shalom Community Synagogue, 43 Lochstead Ave. $5. Info: www.neharshalom.org.

Exhibits

Hallway Gallery, local artists Anna Koon, Al Lewis, and Andrea Santos, Thurs., Sun., 11am-7pm, through February. The Hallway Gallery, 66a South St. Info: 818-5996.
Oil Paintings by Giuseppe Di Fiarna, soft landscapes and tropical fruits, through Feb. 28, Connolly Branch 433 Centre St. Info: 522-1960.
“Love Scenes,” six local photographers present love scenes, through Feb. 28., by appointment, McCormack & Scanlan Real Estate, 68 South St.
“3x9,” three images by nine photographers: Janine Fonte, Mike Ritter, Christine Li, Lars Knakkergaard, Carl Trembley, Brian Patrick Adams, Brent Refsland, Robert Festa and Robert Sutherby, through March 14, James’s Gate Gallery, corner of McBride an South streets. Info: Brian Patrick Adams: 983-1760/bripatadams@yahoo.com.
“Mothers Who Create,” featuring artwork by JP resident Jesica Burko, through April 30, The Little Gallery Under The Stairs, LynnArts, 25 Exchange St. Info: http://www.lynnarts.org.
“Existence of Life,” featuring photography by JP’s Barbara Gates, Feb. 15-April 30, Opening Reception: Feb. 28, 2-4pm. Spaces Gallery at the Center at Eagle Hill, 242 Old Petersham Rd., Hardwick. Info: (413) 447-6000.
Summer and Winter: Paintings by Anthony Apesos, on display through March 6. Reception: Sat., Feb. 20, 1pm; Artist Talk: Thurs., Feb. 25, 6:30pm, Arnold Arboretum Hunnewell Bldg., 125 Arborway. Info: 384-5209/www.arboretum.harvard.edu.
“Beyond The Line,” Alex Mazzarella, a former JP resident, presents his mixed media work along side paintings by his great grandfather Giuseppe
Photography By Rob Festa, featured through February, Dogwood Café 3712 Washington St.

Youth/Families

Franklin Park Zoo, winter break children’s program, 9am-3pm through Feb. 19, Franklin Park Zoo, $150, members; $175, non-members. Info: 989-3742/education@zoonewengland.com.
Urbano Project Fundred, teens, families, kids and neighbors invited to participate in a collaborative artwork. Create original art for “Fundred Dollar Bills” that will be part of a work being organized by artist Mel Chin as a fundraiser to help clean up lead contaminated soil in New Orleans, Sat., Feb. 20, 3-5pm, 29 Germania St. Info: 983-1007/info@urbanoproject.org.
Winter Carnival, presented by the Emerald Necklace Conservancy Teen Leadership Program. Make snow sculptures, sled, learn animal tracking and identifications, or if it is not snowing, play kickball and other games. Hot Cocoa and hotdogs will be provided, Sat., Feb. 20, 12-2pm. CANCELLED. Info: kengland@emeraldnecklaceconservancy.org.
Sunday Spark! Family fun, snack bar, arts, crafts, games, puppetry, help make a rainforest, Sundays Feb. 28 and March 14, 2-4pm, Spontaneous Celebrations, 45 Danforth St. Info/volunteer: bashier@spontaneouscelebrations.org or www.sponcel.org.
Bay State Model Railroad Museum Annual Open House, museum features three large railroads, Sat., Sun., March 6-7 (snow date, March 13-14) 11am-4pm (crowds are normally lightest after 2pm) 760 South St., Roslindale Sq. Adults, $5; ages 5-12, $3; Under 5, free. Info: Mal Sockol 327-4341.
Open Dance Workshops, presented by the Hyde Square Task Force, Ages 10-13: Mondays, 5:30-6:30pm; 14-18: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30-7:30pm, the Cheverus Building 365 Centre St. Info: Barbara, 524-8303/barbrahydesquare.org.
Toddler Drum Circle, a weekly gathering of toddlers and parents to play, dance and drum, with Cornell “Sugarfoot” Coley, Saturdays, 9:30-10:30am, Spontaneous Celebrations, 45 Dartmouth St., $5 suggested. Info: 298-1790/afrolatin@onebox.com.
Art, Woodworking, Sewing Classes, for children ages 2-18, after-school & weekends, Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, 24 Elliot St. Info: www.eliotschool.org/524-3313.
Boston Nature Center, Tales & Trails for Families, Sat., Dec. 12, 1-2:30pm Boston Nature Center, 500 Walk Hill St. All events, members, $4; non-members, $6; family rates, $8/$12. Info: 983-8500/www.massaudobon.org.
Connolly Branch Library, Tuesdays, 10:30am, Winter Story Time for Little Ones, (0-4), Wednesdays, 10:30am, Children's Films; Special Events: Mon., Feb. 8, 6:30pm, Valentine Family Craft Night; Tues., Feb. 16, 10:30am, Children’s Music Concert with Stephen Baird; Mon., Feb. 22, 6:30pm, Family Pajama Storytime, Connolly Branch Library, 433 Centre St. Info: 522-1960.
JP Branch Library, Tuesdays, 10:30am, Toddler/Preschool Story Time (1.5-5); Wednesdays, 10:30am Babies in the Library (6-18 months); 4pm, Kids Club (7+); Thursdays, 12-3pm, A-OK Homeschoolers, open to parents and homeschoolers, Fridays, 3:45pm, Creative Drama (8-12). Special Events: Fri., Feb. 19, 10:30am, African Dance with Wyoma. 1pm, Drop-In Science. Monday, Feb. 22, 4-5pm, From Sheep to Shawl Storytime (Ages 3-6), JP Branch Library, 12 Sedgwick St., 524-2053.

Classes/Workshops

JP Library Fiber Arts Group, spinning, knitting, crocheting and other crafts, 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month starting in February, 10am-1:30pm, JP Branch Library, 12 Sedgwick St. Info: 524-2053.
Spontaneous Celebrations, Stilt Classes, Sundays, 12-2pm, Spontaneous Celebrations, 45 Danforth St. Info: 524-6373/www.sponcel.org.
Eliot School, various classes including Basic Photography, Bookbinding and Surface Decoration on Wood available now, Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, 24 Elliot St. Info: www.eliotschool.org/524-3313.
Stonybrook Fine Arts, offers jewelry making, welding, stone carving, foundry and more for teens and adults. Ladies only welding starts in January. Saturday shop time for jewelry, welding, mold making, sand blasting and ceramics also available, Stonybrook Fine Arts, 24 Porter St. Info: www.stonybrookfinearts.com.
Life Drawing, drop in class, pay at the door, Tuesdays, 7-9pm, The Eliot School of fine and Applied Arts, 24 Eliot St. info: www.eliotschool.org.
Art, Woodworking and Sewing Classes, at the Eliot School, classes start throughout the year. Days, evenings, weekends. The Eliot School of fine and Applied Arts, 24 Eliot St. info/course listings: www.eliotschool.org.

Volunteers

Wake Up The Earth Organizing Meeting, coordinators needed, Mon., March 1, 6:30pm, Spontaneous Celebrations, 45 Danforth St. Info: maaak@spontaneouscelebrations.org

Calls to Artists

Liberty Belle Chorus Singers Wanted , participants wanted for singing dancing and performing Broadway show tunes and songs of yesterday and today in the Liberty Belle Chorus. Learn vocal production techniques and presentation skills. Come to rehearsals any Monday at 7pm, St. Camillus Church Hall. 1175 Concord Turnpike (directly off Rt. 2 exit 57) Info: 735-9254/www.libertybellechorus.org.