MATTAPOISETT — Mattapoisett Museum, 5 Church St., is hosting a series of events in April.

At 6 p.m. April 8, Southcoast Lessons presents Open Mic Night, which has been moved to the second Friday due to school vacation. All ages, abilities, and genres are welcome at this free event.

At 11 a.m. April 9, Curating Confidence at the Mattapoisett Museum will be presented. This acting course is designed for children ages eight and older to engage in the art of self-expression and bolster self-confidence through various forms of acting. The session will be hosted over five classes, each lasting one hour, in April and May. 

Each class will have a particular focus, which will either be the development of a specific skill or developing experience with different types of acting. The cost is $50 for the five-week session, registration is required and limited to 10 children.

Classes will take place Saturdays April 9, 23 and 30 and May 7 and 14. There is no class April 16 because of school vacation. 

At 9 a.m. April 13, Walk and Chat with the Council on Aging. Mattapoisett Museum Board members Jessica DeCicco-Carey and Missy Rogina will lead a 30-minute walk through Mattapoisett village, concluding at the Mattapoisett Museum, where they will give a brief tour of the museum before returning to the Council on Aging. Registration is not required; meet at the COA, 17 Barstow St., promptly at 9 a.m.

Earth Day will be celebrated from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. April 22 at Emerald Heirloom Farm, 6 Massasoit Way. Ruby Pasquill from the farm will discuss sustainable living and simple changes that can lessen one’s footprint on the earth.  

Pasquill will be facilitating a compost bottle activity with children who will be attending. Children should bring a clear two-liter bottle, all other supplies will be provided. The farm’s goats, Maple, and Lena, will happily greet visitors at this come-and-go event.

The Tri-Town Diversity Exhibit Opening will take place at 6:30 p.m. April 26. Light refreshments will be served. Visitors can view the museum's newest exhibit featuring portraits of diverse families within the community. Co-sponsored by Mattapoisett Museum and Tri-Town Against Racism, the exhibit features family photos by photographers Maggie Howland and Janelle LaPointe, who have donated their time and professional skills for this project.