Top Events -- November 20

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NOV. 18-22: BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, InsideOut: Museum School Art Sale. New England's largest such event, with original works by more than 700 students of the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Paintings, photographs, drawings, prints, sculpture, ceramics, video, jewelry, and more. 617-369-3204; smfa.edu

NOV. 20-22: WEST KINGSTON, RHODE ISLAND "Sweeney Todd." The tale of the demon barber of 19th-century London's Fleet Street takes to the stage at Courthouse Center for the Arts. 401-782-1018; courthousearts.org

NOV. 20-22: PORTSMOUTH, NEW HAMPSHIRE, Festival of Trees. More than 90 displays of decorated indoor greenery, plus outdoor displays and a decorated antique Cape home, all at Urban Forestry Center. 603-431-6774; portsmouthnhgardenclub.com

NOV. 21: GLOUCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS, Homes for the Holidays House Tour. Tour several beautiful dwellings in Cape Ann's Annisquam neighborhood. 978-283-1601; capeannvacations.com

NOV. 26: MANCHESTER, CONNECTICUT, Manchester Road Race. An exciting 4.75-mile race, beginning and ending at St. James Church, with more than 14,000 runners, some dressed in colorful costumes. Bands every half-mile, plus prizes. 860-649-6456; manchesterroadrace.com

NOV. 27: PORTLAND, MAINE, Annual Tree Lighting. This traditional event in Monument Square also includes live entertainment, featuring Rick Charette and the Bubblegum Band. 207-772-6828; portlandmaine.com

NOV. 27-28, DEC. 4-5: CHATHAM, MASSACHUSETTS, Festival of Trees. The Chatham Garden Club's annual event at Atwood House Museum features seasonal wreaths and trees for sale, along with complimentary cider and cookies. Gala reception and silent auction on Saturday evening, December 5. 508-945-2493; chathamhistoricalsociety.org

NOV. 27-29: CANTERBURY, NEW HAMPSHIRE, Gift in Hand. Showcasing area artists of traditional and contemporary handcrafts, including textiles, woodenware, ornaments, pottery, jewelry, and specialty foods. Craft demonstrations, too. 603-783-9511; shakers.org

NOV. 27-29: WOODSTOCK, VERMONT Thanksgiving Weekend. Billings Farm & Museum presents traditional holiday activities for the family at the 1890 house, along with horse-drawn wagon rides. 802-457-2355; billingsfarm.org

NOV. 27-29: PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND, "Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles." First performance of the 2009/2010 Contemporary Classics Series at Providence Performing Arts Center. This acclaimed Beatles concert covers songs from the band's beginnings through the late '60s: a multimedia experience. 401-421-2997; ppacri.org

NOV. 27-29: NORWAY, MAINE, Frost Farm Gallery Annual Holiday Open House. Celebrate the Christmas season at an open house filled with holiday cheer, seasonal decor, and light refreshments. 207-743-8041; frostfarmgallery.com

NOV. 28: BROWNINGTON, VERMONT Holiday Open House. An old-time community social at The Old Stone House Museum's newly restored Samuel Read Hall House. Holiday crafts, live music, food, and family fun. 802-754-2022; oldstonehousemuseum.org

NOV. 29, DEC. 6: NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND, Victorian Christmas Concert. Beechwood Theatre Company presents an evening of classical Christmas music, both a capella and accompanied, at Astors' Beechwood Mansion. 401-846-3772; AstorsBeechwood.com

NOV. 28-DEC. 20: TORRINGTON, CONNECTICUT, Sculpture, Craft, Glass Ceramics Show. The region's finest artisans offer their works for sale this holiday season at Artwell Gallery Community Arts Center. Show opening Saturday night, Nov. 28, from 6 to 8 p.m. 860-482-5122; artwellgallery.org

NOV. 28, DEC. 4-5, 11-12, 18-20, 26-27: MYSTIC, CONNECTICUT, Lantern Light Tours. Magic, merriment, and mystery unfold at Mystic Seaport during an 1876 Christmas Eve. Stroll through a festive holiday village, dance at the tavern, and visit with sailors of yesteryear. 888-973-2767, 860-572-5315; mysticseaport.org

Through JAN. 9: PETERBOROUGH, NEW HAMPSHIRE, Holiday Exhibition. Peruse high-quality works from New England glass artists at Sharon Arts Downtown Galleries. 603-924-2787; sharonarts.org

Top Events -- November 12

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NOV. 13: BRUNSWICK/TOPSHAM, MAINE, 2nd Friday ArtWalk. Downtown streets transform into arts centers as 30 studios, galleries, and businesses open their doors for the evening. Receptions offered at many locations. 207-798-6964; fiveriversartsalliance.org

NOV. 13-14, 20-22: WEST KINGSTON, RHODE ISLAND "Sweeney Todd." The tale of the demon barber of 19th-century London's Fleet Street takes to the stage at Courthouse Center for the Arts. 401-782-1018; courthousearts.org

NOV. 14: STURBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS, Evening of Illumination. Experience Old Sturbridge Village on a guided tour around the common, with shops and homes lit only by candles, oil lamps, tin lanterns, and hearth fires. Sample period food and drink at Bullard Tavern, and listen to 19th-century music and entertainment. 800-733-1830, 508-347-3362; osv.org

NOV. 14-15: JERICHO, VERMONT Art & Artisans Holiday Market. More than 20 craftspeople sell their wares. Community events, music, demonstrations, and a lunch cafe, all at Mt. Mansfield Union High School. 802-899-3956

NOV. 14-15: SHELBURNE, VERMONT Champlain Valley Quilt Show at Shelburne Farm's Coach Barn; displays raffle, demos, and more. 802-985-8963; cvqgvt.org

NOV. 6-JAN. 9: PETERBOROUGH, NEW HAMPSHIRE, Holiday Exhibition. Peruse high-quality works from New England glass artists at Sharon Arts Downtown Galleries. 603-924-2787; sharonarts.org

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