Updike's unrealized cartooning dream explored tonight

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Artist talk explores John Updike's unrealized cartooning career

Before he won two Pulitzer Prizes for fiction, John Updike dreamed of becoming a professional cartoonist. Tonight at Newburyport Art, his son Michael discusses that early ambition, from his father's study of newspaper comics to his work for the Harvard Lampoon. The talk runs 6-8 p.m. at 65 Water St.; free for members, $10 for nonmembers.

Newburyport Art

Jay McCarthy photography exhibition remains on view

'Through His Eyes' photography exhibition by Jay McCarthy continues today (11 a.m.-5 p.m.) and Sunday at Newburyport Art, 65 Water St.

Newburyport Art

Street-photography workshop at Tinkerhaus today

Documentary photographer Lars Jameson leads Street Photography Fundamentals today (3:30-5:30 p.m.) at Tinkerhaus Makerspace, covering composition, ethics, and public-space etiquette.

Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce & Industry

Newburyport volleyball earns eighth straight victory

Newburyport girls volleyball defeated Hamilton-Wenham 3-0 on Thursday (25-23, 25-19, 25-17) to improve to 8-0.

MaxPreps

Family bird-banding program offers close look at migration

Mass Audubon offers a family bird-banding experience today (9-10:30 a.m.) at Joppa Flats, where families watch scientists band migrating songbirds. Ages 6-17.

Mass Audubon

First Religious Society starts worldview workshop series

First Religious Society holds the first Worldview Learning Series workshop today (9:30-11 a.m., 26 Pleasant St.), exploring how values shape understanding.

First Religious Society of Newburyport

Cornhole tournament supports Brett Burkinshaw scholarship fund

Fifth annual Brett Burkinshaw Memorial Cornhole Tournament today (1 p.m., Newburyport Elks) with divisions for all skill levels, raffles, and cash bar. Benefits scholarship fund.

NBPT Cornhole

Newburyport Brewing schedules NEF fundraiser

Newburyport Brewing Co. hosts an NEF fundraiser today (noon-5 p.m.).

Newburyport Brewing Co.

Revel Up scheduled at Newburyport Brewing

Revel Up performs live at Newburyport Brewing Co. tonight (6-9 p.m.).

Newburyport Brewing Co.