Johnny Appleseed Fall Festival
What: Corn maze passes, refreshments, music by Mr. Aaron, ice cream, raffles and more.
When: Saturday, 1 to 4 p.m.
Where: Beech Hill Farm, Hopkinton
Cost: Free; donations accepted by N.H. Federal Credit Union for Make a Wish N.H.
Info: nhfcu.org
โAidaโ
What: An HD broadcast of the Metโs live production of โAida.โ An enslaved Nubian princess finds her heart entangled with an Egyptian soldier who is betrothed to the Pharaohโs daughter. As their love blossoms, she must weigh her heartโs desire against her responsibility as the leader of her people.
When: Saturday, 12:55 p.m.
Where: Capitol Center for the Arts, Concord
Cost: $15 to $26
Info: ccanh.com/events/aida
Bernie Lambek
What: Author Bernie Lambek will share his first novel, โUncivil Liberties,โ a legal whodunit set in Montpellier.
When: Wednesday at 5:30 p.m.
Where: Gibsonโs Bookstore, Concord
Info:gibsonsbookstore.com
Robert Hunter
What: Musician and author Robert Hunter will share songs from his album โRevivalโ and stories from his book โRelapse: A Love Story.โ โRelapseโ careens through shaman-led weddings, car heists that lead to strange prophesies, and the inner workings of a mind rife with possibility and absolutely unaffected by the moonshine, thank you very much. Is it relapse, or is it revival?
When and Where: Sunday at 6 p.m. at Winnipesaukee Playhouse, Meredith, and Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. at Gibsonโs Bookstore, Concord
Cost: The Meredith event is $25 in advance and $30 at door, which includes a copy of the book. The Concord event has no charge; the book is for sale for $15.95
Info: winnipesaukeeplayhouse.org; gibsonsbookstore.com
Manhattan Short Film Fest
What: More than 350 cinemas will screen the nine finalists of the year-long film competition; viewers will be able to vote for their favorite.
When: Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Where: Sweeney Auditorium, NHTI, Concord
Cost: $10
Info: msfilmfest.com or 271-6484, ext. 4101
Oh, What a Night!
What: Interlakes Summer Theatre will perform a musical tribute to Frankie Valli and the Four Season. Listen to singers Will Stephan Connell, Nick Moulton, Laurence Katz, Jared Thomas Roberts and Brandon Timmons with an eight-piece band.
When: Saturday at 7 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., and Monday at 2 p.m.
Where: Interlakes Theatre, Meredith
Cost: $25
Info: interlakestheatre.com
Intersection
What: Three solo artists come together for an evening of concert and popular music, ranging from Piazzolla and Bernstein to Mendelssohn.
When: Saturday at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Concord City Auditorium
Cost: $20. Season tickets (11 shows) $75.
Info:ย concord communityconcerts.org