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Brockton museum focuses on a handmade revolution
By Robert Knox
Globe Correspondent

INDIE CRAFT Fuller Craft Museum holds a reception for “CounterCraft: Voices of the Indie Craft Community,’’ a new exhibition (right) showcasing the wide imagination of makers of the “DIY’’ culture and the progressive principles upon which it has developed.

455 Oak St., Brockton, Saturday, May 7, 2-5 p.m.; full reception details and fees, see www.fullercraft.org.

TWO B’S Choral Art Society of the South Shore presents its spring concert, “Bach Meets the Beatles,’’ featuring Bach Motets, Swingle Singers Bach, and Beatles favorites.

House of Prayer Lutheran Church, 916 Main St., Hingham, Sunday, May 1, 4:30 p.m.; $20.

TWO VOICES Oboist Margaret Herlehy and jazz guitarist David Newsam explore the oboe as a lead voice in the popular instrumental music of South America.

Hingham Public Library, 66 Leavitt St., Sunday, May 1, 3 p.m.; free.

Also at the Hingham library, storyteller Anne Barrett discusses how Hollywood evolved from a barren landscape to a glittering movie mecca. Tuesday, May 3, 7 p.m.

DEEPLY MOZART Pianist Francesco Attesti will perform music from his DVD, “Deeply Mozart,’’ featuring two piano concertos.

Thayer Public Library, 798 Washington St., Braintree, Wednesday, May 4, 6 p.m.; free.

AMERICAN MUSIC The Fine Arts Chorale performs “A Celebration of American Composers,’’ including performances by Kuumba Singers of Harvard and Rebecca Parris.

Old South Union Church, 25 Columbian St., Weymouth, Sunday, May 1, 2 p.m.; $20, $15 seniors, students; www.fineartschorale.

OYSTER FEST The Wareham Village Association holds the Wareham Oyster Festival, a free street fest featuring food, crafters, music, beer, and wine.

Main Street, Wareham, Sunday, May 1, 11-5.

IMPERSONATORS Identical twin brothers Anthony and Eddie Edwards perform the best tunes from 100 ­superstars.

The Company Theatre for the Arts, 30 Accord Park Drive, Norwell, Saturday, May 7, 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.; $32, www.companytheatre.com. SOUND OF THE FUTURE South Shore Conservatory’s Jazz/Rock/Pop department presents “Music to the Future,’’ interactive workshops and performances with a focus on the future.

One Conservatory Drive, Hingham, Saturday, May 7, 4:30 -9 p.m.; free, www.sscmusic.org.

BOOK SALE The Friends of the Kingston Public Library’s annual Book and Bake Sale will be held Saturday, May 7, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., at the Kingston Public Library, 6 Green St. Proceeds benefit the Friends’ programs.

BOOKS AND FLOWERS “Books in Bloom’’ showcases books selected by 30 local residents and complementing floral arrangements (above).The James Library & Center for the Arts, 24 West St., Norwell, reception Friday, May 6, 6-9 p.m., $30; continues Saturday, May 7, 10-1, free.

FAMOUS FEUDS Ted Reinstein of “Chronicle’’ speaks on his book, “Wicked Pissed: New England’s Most Famous Feuds.’’Canton Public Library, 786 Washington St., Tuesday, May 3, 7 p.m.; free.

MAY BREAKFAST The Women’s Fellowship of First Congregational Church of Rockland holds its 153rd annual May Breakfast, a community event since 1863, when it raised money for Civil War bandages.12 Church St., Tuesday, May 3, 6-9:30 a.m.; $6.50, $3 children.Also at First Congregational Church, Joyful Voices of Inspiration, a gospel choir from Boston, performs Sunday, May 1, 3 p.m.; $10 at door. BREAKING UP Priscilla Beach Theatre brings back the Neil Sedaka musical “Breaking Up Is Hard To Do’’ (below). Last year’s production was sold out.800 Rocky Hill Road, Plymouth, Friday-Saturday, May 6-7, 13-14, 7:30 p.m., May 8, 2 p.m.; $30, ­ www.pbtheatre.org.

SPRING CYCLE “Spring Cycle for Friendship & Block Party’’ supports Best Buddies programs for people with developmental disabilities.The Gardens at Legacy Place, 950 Providence Highway, Dedham, Sunday, May 1, 8-1; $50, www.cycleforfriendship.eventbrite.com.

TWO PAINTERS Works by local painters Lee Hoey and Jennie Terminiello are on display this month at Milton Public Library, 476 Canton Ave., reception Thursday, May 5, 6-8 p.m.

YOUTH SYMPHONY Bay Youth Symphony presents its spring concert with works by Respighi, Stravinsky, Saint-Saens, Beethoven, and Strauss.Duxbury Performing Arts Center, 73 Alden St., Sunday, May 1, 3 p.m.; $10, students free.

TWO INSTRUMENTS Duo Sonidos, Adam Levin and William Knuth perform on guitar and violin.Art Complex Museum, 189 Alden St., Duxbury, Sunday, May 1, 4 p.m.; free.CLASSIC POP Southeastern Philharmonic Orchestra performs music from “Star Wars’’ and other popular classics at Music at Sanctuary Hall.East Weymouth Congregational Church, 1320 Commercial St., Friday, May 6, 8 p.m.; $10, $5 students, seniors.

MASTERWORKS Brockton Symphony Orchestra and Jubilate Chorale present “Vocal Masterworks’’ at Oliver Ames High School, 100 Lothrop St., Easton, Sunday, May 1, 3 p.m.; $20, $15 seniors, students.

HEALING SOUNDS A concert with Tibetan singing bowls and gongs to calm the mind and body.Pleasant Center for the Healing Arts, 294 Pleasant St., Stoughton, Sunday, May 1, 6:30-8; $25,

WIND AND WATER The Hingham Singers perform music on the theme of wind and water, including works by John Phillips, Bob Dylan, and Shakespeare.Second Parish Church in Hingham, 765 Main St., Saturday, May 7, 7 p.m.; $15

KINGS Author Thomas O’Malley speaks on “We Were Kings’’ at Paul Pratt Memorial Library, 35 Ripley Road, Cohasset, Sunday, May 1, at 4 p.m.

Send information about events at least two weeks in advance to Robert Knox at rc.knox2@gmail.com.