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“Global Heart Medicine Show”

John Genyo Sprague will present “The Global Heart Medicine Show,” a one-man improvisational performance piece incorporating live music, movement, and spoken word, on Saturday, Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. at the home of Sara and Mitch Levine (21 Bedford Lane, Lincoln). Drawing on expressions of wisdom and culture from all over the world, the show addresses the division and conflict in the world and the compassionate wisdom, dance, and music of humanity —the “global heart”—that provides unity and solace. Sprague is musician, dancer, philosopher, authorized Zen teacher, and long-term yogi. For more information or to RSVP, email saraklevine@gmail.com or call Sprague at 413-548-5460.

“Nutcracker” for kids

The Lincoln Public Library will host a special reading of “The Nutcracker” geared to young children accompanied by dancers from the Commonwealth Ballet Company acting out some of the parts on Saturday, Nov. 17 at 10:30 a.m. For all ages; no registration necessary.

Kids invited to join community choir

The First Parish Church invites all children in grades 2–5 join a community children’s choir under the direction of Lincoln School music teacher Blake Siskavich. Rehearsals are every other Sunday evening from 5–6 p.m. in the Stone Church; the next will be November 18.

Chadbourne appears at next LOMA

Kate Chadbourne is the featured performer at the next LOMA (Lincoln Open-Mike Acoustic) night on Monday, Nov. 19 in the Lincoln Public Library’s Tarbell Room. The event runs from 7–10 p.m., and Chadbourne will perform a half-hour set starting around 8:30. She regularly performs at Harvard’s Revels Salon and at Boston College’s Gaelic Roots Concerts, and her music has been featured on the NPR shows Cartalk and All Songs Considered. Click here to see a video of her performing “What Did the Wind Say?”

LOMA is a monthly event. Admission is free and refreshments are provided. Performers can sign up at the event or email Rich Eilbert at loma3re@gmail.com for a slot. There is a sound system with mikes and instrumental pickups suitable for individuals or small groups.

Free Thanksgiving lunch for seniors

The MLK Action Project at Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School will host its annual senior citizen Thanksgiving luncheon on Wednesday, Nov. 21 at noon at L-S. The luncheon is free to seniors of Lincoln and Sudbury. Students will serve turkey donated by Sudbury Farms and Whole Foods along with all the fixings. The L-S Jazz Band will play and State Sen. Mike Barrett will visit. Please RSVP to the Lincoln Council on Aging (781-259-8811).

Thanksgiving Night contradance

Join the nearly 40-year-old Lincoln tradition of a Thanksgiving Night contradance for all ages and abilities on Thursday, Nov. 22 from 7–10 p.m. in the Smith gym. Featuring caller Rich Sbardella, and musicians Amy and Jonathan Larkin (former Lincoln residents). Tickets are on a sliding scale: $6–10 for adults and students; $4–5 for children 10 and under. Sponsored by the First Parish in Lincoln. For more information, email kwinchell@comcast.net.

Drumlin Farm hosts day-after-Thanksgiving event

Join the trend turning away from malls on Black Friday and join Massachusetts artists at Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary for the annual “Giving Thanks for Nature and Our Senses,” a family outdoor art experience on Friday, Nov. 23 from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Engage your senses on a nature walk outdoors with interactive artist demonstrations and art installations throughout the farmyard and make your own nature-inspired crafts to take home. Highlights include:

• Music with the Grey Whisker Pickers
• Wildlife sketching
• Natural sculpture by William Turville and Linda Hoffman
• Nature crafts workshop with Musketaquid artists
• Installations and gallery artwork by local sculptors, painters, and photographers
• Storytelling with Ron McAdow

The farm stand will also be open all day. Festival takes place rain or shine. Cohosted by Mass Audubon and the Umbrella’s Arts and Environment program, Musketaquid. Free for Lincoln residents and Mass. Audubon members, or free with admission with paid admission ($ for adults, $6 for children age 2–13).