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Midweek on Cape Ann: a portrait demonstration in Rockport, a weather talk at Sawyer Free and the Boosters carnival

Free Hammond Castle admission for Gloucester residents today, an author talk for Manchester's library tonight, a farm stand Wednesday, two library programs Thursday and a carnival at Masconomo Park Friday and Saturday.

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Here is a short list of things to do on Cape Ann from Tuesday through Saturday. Times are from each organizer's own listing; check the link before you go.

Tuesday, Oct. 13

  • Hammond Castle Museum, Gloucester, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.: Gloucester residents get in free today as part of the museum's Gloucester Gratis Days. 80 Hesperus Ave. Details.
  • Manchester-by-the-Sea Public Library program, 7 p.m.: Author Aaron Mahnke talks about his book on the history of the American vampire. The library lists it as an off site event; see the library's page for the place.

Wednesday, Oct. 14

  • The Backyard Growcery, Burnham's Field, Gloucester, 2:30 to 6:30 p.m.: Backyard Growers' Wednesday farm stand, 75 Pleasant St. City calendar listing.
  • Rockport Art Association & Museum, 6 to 8 p.m.: Portrait painter Leo Mancini-Hresko paints from a live model in oils. 12 Main St. Details.

Thursday, Oct. 15

  • Sawyer Free Library, Gloucester, 5 to 6:30 p.m.: An artist reception in the Matz Gallery. 2 Dale Ave. Details.
  • Sawyer Free Library, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., free: Meteorologist Chris Spittle talks about Cape Ann's weather and the tools used to forecast it. Details.

Friday, Oct. 16, and Saturday, Oct. 17

  • Sawyer Free Library, Friday, 3 to 4:30 p.m., free: A local history program on the Rockaway Hotel, from 1850 to today. Details.
  • Manchester Essex Boosters carnival, Masconomo Park, Manchester: Rides open Friday from 4 p.m. and Saturday from noon, according to the ride company's listing. 60 Beach St. Hours and tickets.

More is on the events calendar, and a weekend list follows Friday. Rain is forecast Tuesday and Tuesday night; see today's weather.

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