PICK OF THE DAY

It’s a wrap

Since they already think you are older than dirt, introduce your children to some of your old friends at “Lost Egypt: Ancient Secrets, Modern Science.” This interactive exhibit has a re-creation of an Egyptian tomb, artifacts from the funerary culture of ancient Egypt, human and animal mummies, and a life-size prototype of a mummy in a stage of “unwrapping. May 27 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (through Sept. 3). $22, $20 senior, $19 ages 3-11. Museum of Science,
1 Science Park, Boston. 617-723-2500. www.mos.org

SATURDAY

Cycle and recycle For “George Sherwood: MACHINE Tears” at Boston Sculptors Gallery, the Ipswich artist used some leftover lathe-made stainless steel chips or “tears” from prior work to explore movement and form. The exhibit “Peter Lipsitt: Natured and Nurtured” is also on view. Noon-6 p.m. through June 24 (May 26 reception from
4-7 p.m.). Free. Boston Sculptors Gallery, 486 Harrison Ave., Boston. 617-482-7781. www.bostonsculptors.com

From generation to generation For more than 30 years, Anna Smulowitz has taught acting and staged plays in Newburyport. For “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” Smulowitz directs her granddaughter Elizabeth Clopton in her acting debut. 2 and 7:30 p.m. (through June 3). $18, $16
seniors, $14 students. Firehouse Center for the Arts, Market Square, Newburyport. 978-462-7336. www.firehouse.org

Vintage month National Chamber Music Month almost got past us, but we redeemed ourself with the Martha’s Vineyard Chamber Music Society. Piano quartets by Mozart, Turina, and Strauss will be performed by Sharan Leventhal (violin), Lila Brown (viola), and Jonathan Miller (cello), and Delores Stevens (piano). 7:30 p.m. $20, free for students. Old Whaling Church, 89 Main St., Edgartown.
508-696-8055. www.mvcms.org

Trading places Imagine being on your honeymoon and running into your spouse’s ex who is also on a honeymoon — and on the adjacent balcony. Noël Coward’s “Private Lives” wraps up the Huntington Theatre Company’s season. What a way to go. 8 p.m. (through June 24). $25 and up, $25 for patrons under 36, $5 senior discount, $15 students and military. Boston University Theatre, 264 Huntington Ave., Boston. 617-266-0800. www.huntingtontheatre.org

SUNDAY

Wedding bell blues There’s no bride, groom, centerpieces, or embarrassing relatives (that we know of) at “A Royal Blues Wedding.” The Memorial Day concert with the Duke Robillard Band featuring Toni Lynn Washington has been described as a royal wedding with the king and queen of soul, blues, and jazz. May 27 at 7 p.m. $20, $35. Payomet Performing Arts Center, Congregational Church, 200 Main St., Wellfleet. 508-487-5400. www.payomet.org

Lake Wobegon and kilns Among Minnesota’s claims to fame — besides Garrison Keillor — is Saint John’s Pottery, on the campus of Saint John’s University in Collegeville. The studio is celebrating 30 years with a touring exhibit titled “Stoked: Five Artists of Fire and Clay.” May 27 from 1-4 p.m. (through Aug. 19). Free. The Art Complex Museum, 189 Alden St., Duxbury. 781-934-6634. www.artcomplex
.org