STAGE

“Anything Goes” Friday, November 21. The wonderful melodies of the classic Cole Porter musical Anything Goes will soon be heard throughout the 457 seat Abbey Theater at the new Cultural Center of the Eagle Hill School in Hardwick. Under the direction of Linda and John Tomasi the madcap antics aboard an ocean liner bound from New York to London will be brought to life by a cast of talented local actors, singers and dancers. $15, $12 for seniors and $10 for students. 8-10:30 p.m. Eagle Hill School: Cultural Center, 242 Old Petersham Road, Hardwick. 978-928-5553 or centerateaglehill.org.

SOUNDS

Melvern Taylor writes happy songs about miserable people. His instrument of choice is the ukulele. They go together like milk and cookies. Our A&E editor is a rabid fan and says you must go see Melvern Taylor and his Fabulous Meltones (pictured at right) on November 22 at Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. no cover, no excuses. 9 p.m. 508-753-4030.

Ireland’s Comedian, singer, songwriter, & pianist Cahal Dunne comes to the Cultural on Friday, November 21. This native of County Cork has a following of loyal admirers and friends — why not become one of them as well? $20 in advance ($25 same day tickets). 8-10 p.m. Worcester Hibernian Cultural Centre, 19 Temple St. 508-792-3700.

Music For Awhile at the Museum of Russian Icons with the Worcester Chamber Music Society on Friday, November 21. Performing works of Bach, Telemann, Purcell and Handel. Featuring Maria Ferrante, soprano Tracy Kraus, flute Krista Reisner, Amy Rawstron and Peter Sulski, violins Mark Berger, viola Ian Watson, harpsichord. With Guest David Russell, cello. $20; Seniors $15; Students $10; under 12 free. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Museum of Russian Icons, 203 Union St., Clinton. 978-456-2730, worcesterchambermusic.org.

Chord after chord, blast after blast, brutal song after brutal song, exposure to Beware The Ides’ (pictured to the left) music will damage your body and soul. Sound cool? Then don’t miss this night of thrash metal fun on Friday, November 21 at Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543.

SIGHTS

Half Past Autumn is a moving collaboration of calligraphy and nature photography by two local artists, Yvonne Elizabeth Ashworth and David Lee Black, in picturesque downtown oxford. On view (and for sale!) till December’s end at the upper rooms, the Gallery at Udderly Delicious, 273 Main St., Oxford. View the artists at yvonneelizabeth.com and zhibit.org/davidleeblack.

FAMILY

Worcester Tellabration 2008! On November 22, bring the family to this annual international event that is held the weekend before Thanksgiving. Storytellers for Worcester TELLABRATION 2008! will include professional storytellers Libby Frank, Kate Green, and Bob Reiser, joined by the youth choir from UUCW, other Worcester area adults and several young tellers from The Clockstopper Storytelling Troupe. Proceeds will purchase books for children separated from their parents. $10, $20 family, $8 advance. 8-10:30 p.m. Green Rooster Coffeehouse, 6 Institute Road. 978-464-5146.

Thanksgiving Holiday Sing-a-long and Storytime with Mr. Frank on Friday, November 21. Children all ages welcome to a holiday sing-a-long and storytime featuring traditional Thanksgiving picture books, holiday songs (musical instruments provided), holiday treats and a special Thanksgiving Day laminated table place mat/collage craft for each child to make and take home. Holiday music and toys for play provided for children after the program. Just drop in. 10:30-11 a.m. Worcester Public Library, 3 Salem Square. Call 508-799-1657.

FESTIVAL

Take me down to Paradise City. No, not G&R’s version, but the biannual Paradise City Craft Show at the Royal Plaza Trade Center in Marlborough. Featuring 175 juried artists from every corner of America, with thousands of works in fiber, art glass, ceramics, painting, leather, fine furniture, sculpture, jewelry, metal, mixed media, wearable art and wood. November 21, 22 & 23. Adults: $12, Seniors & Students: $8, under 12 free, Weekend pass: $15. Learn more at paradisecityarts.com.

PRE GOBBLE

Thanksgiving Eve Spectacular with The Bad Tickers Spend the night having fun before your grueling day with the in-laws, November 26, with The Bad Tickers, Gary the Karaoke Guy, Paul Zotos and Musical Friends and More. Plenty of free parking, fresh beer and no fresh family to contend with. $3. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Cannery Hall, 12 Crane St., Southbridge. 508-764-1100 or 12crane.com.

Bill McCarthy & His Guitar Thanksgiving Eve Bash! on Wednesday, November 26. Bill McCarthy plays a large variety of classic & contemporary acoustic rock, so stop by and give thanks for good old-fashioned rock and roll with no cover charge. 9 p.m.-midnight Whistle Stop Bar & Grill, 85 Main St., Oxford. 508-987-3087.