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Fans of Edward Gorey have until Saturday to view the exhibit entitled “Elegant Enigmas: The Art of Edward Gorey" at the Boston Athenæum. Gorey went to Harvard and his art includes various ink illustrations, and other sketches and unpublished drawings. Gorey also created set and costume designs for theaters, illustrations in publications and books and animation. The exhibition is set for the Norma Jean Calderwood Gallery on 10.5 Beacon Street on Beacon Hill from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday and Friday and from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday. A $5 donation is suggested in lieu of an admission fee. For more information, call (617) 227-0270 or visit www.bostonathenaeum.org. more ›

The Boston edition of Bazaar Bizarre is coming up this Sunday, December 7, from noon to 7pm at The Castle at Park Plaza (Arlington and Columbus). It's an opportunity to peruse handmade crafts from local (and far-flung) artists. Learn a new crafting technique, get a little something for yourself, or stock up on those obligatory holiday gifts this weekend. more ›

Bostonist's usual yard sale attendance has been way down this season, what with the rain and all, but that just means we have more money to drop at the fifth annual Punk Rock Flea Market this Saturday. From noon to six, Mass Art's gym turns into a crafty wonderland, with local record labels, screenprinters, and crafty citizens selling their original creations for the masses. Oh, and they have DJ's and a raffle for a Beck-decorated bike (proceeds go the Kirsten Malone Fund). We're just hoping to find more Edward Gorey magnets this year. more ›