Concord-Carlisle High School's production of "The Grapes of Wrath," a stage adaptation of John Steinbeck's 1930s novel, opens Friday.

For Za-Beth Robinson of Haverhill, a benefit for the Home for Little Wanderers is a “step” in the right direction.

It seems like only yesterday, we were all standing in line at the supermarket, and glancing at the tabloids to stay entertained -- if looking a bit askance so our neighbors wouldn't see us doing it.

The Concord Youth Theatre will hold auditions for its February/March production of “Oliver!” on Dec. 3 and 4 from 3:45 to 6 p.m.

On a windy, wintery afternoon in downtown Fitchburg, there is a warm spot – a sprawling, colorful and more than slightly eclectic Rollstone Studio.

On Thursday, Nov. 20, 8 p.m., The Cambridge Society for Early Music (CSEM) will present the vocal ensemble Tapestry at the First Religious Society on the Green, 27 School St., in the center of Carlisle.

Messed-up families continue to reign as the troubled muses of many playwrights, novelists and short story writers.

A benefit is set for Tuesday, Nov. 25, 5 to 9 p.m. at Flatbread, 213 Burlington Road, Bedford, with 40 percent of pizza sales proceeds aiding the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Raffle available. For more information, call 781-275-8200.

The Boston chapter of the Association of Late-Deafened Adults will meet Saturday, Nov. 8 at 1 p.m. at Cary Memorial Library, 1874 Massachusetts Ave., Lexington.

The howls just never cease. Here’s your list. Now, go out, and make a joyful noise, or a scary one. Whatever. It’s Halloween. Be safe, have fun, and get your spook on.

Fans of the Bronte sisters’ novels, your time is now.

For the proprietors of Some Enchanted Evening, a boutique specializing in Wiccan and New Age items, Halloween is the perfect night for some pagan persuasion.

It’s a well established fact that Halloween is the only holiday that matters.