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Gala for Scholarships

When: Thursday at 6:30 p.m.

Where: Outside the New London Historical Society

What: Enjoy music by the Bedford Big Band and dance the night away. Complimentary hors d’ouvres and dessert, cash bar, 10×10 art sale and more.

Cost: $50 members, $60 nonmembers

Info: centerfortheartsnh.org/gala

The Little Mermen

When: Sunday at 3:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Where: Lakeport Opera House, Laconia

What: A Disney cover band brings kids and families on their feet for a live action sing-along show. The band’s repertoire covers rock versions of all 82 years of the Disney canon including favorites from Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, The Little Mermaid, The Lion King, Mary Poppins and Frozen. The group performs in full costume with band members dressing up as beloved film characters.

Cost: $40-$65, VIP box sold out

Info: lakeportopera.com

‘Sleuth’

When: Now through July 17, Tuesdays through Saturdays, at 7:30 p.m., plus July 8 at 2 p.m.

Where: Winnipesaukee Playhouse, 33 Footlight Circle, Meredith

What: This immensely popular cat-and-mouse thriller pits master crime writer Andrew Wyke against a young rival for his wife’s affections. Revenge is devised and murders plotted as the two plan the ultimate who-dun-nit.

Cost: $20 to $37

Info: winnipesaukee
playhouse.org