The Rainbow Fish

What: Franklin Area Children’s Theatre presents the first performance of its summer camp series with a stage version of the beloved children’s book “The Rainbow Fish.” The story is about a small rainbowfish with shiny, multi-colored scales. The other fish wish that they had scales just like that little Rainbow Fish. One day, a small blue fish asks the Rainbow Fish if he could have one of his shiny silver scales.

When: July 21 at 1 and 7 p.m.

Where: Franklin Opera House, 316 Central St., Franklin

Cost: $8 for children, $9 for seniors and $10 for adults.

Info: franklinoperahouse.org

Square Pegs

What: Weare/Henniker Youth Theatre Camp presents “Square Pegs,” a new musical by William Ogmundson based on Tomie dePaola’s “Oliver Button is a Sissy.”

When: July 22 at 7 p.m.

Where: Weare Middle School, 16 East Road, Weare

Info: dunn.t@comcast.net, 603-568-5102

Heather Pierson

What: Heather Pierson is a pianist, singer/songwriter, and nationally touring performer whose inspiring live performances and growing catalog of releases delve into Americana, blues, New Orleans jazz, vocal chants, instrumental piano, and folk. Best known for her ease at the piano and her bell-tone vocals, Heather’s songs and musicianship embody joy, honesty, playfulness, and a desire to share from the heart.

When: July 21 at 6 p.m.

Where: Hermit Woods Loft, 72 Main St., Meredith

Cost: $25

Info: hermitwoods.com/events

Beacon Brass Quintet

What: ‘One of the nation’s finest chamber ensembles’ will perform works including those by Gabrieli, Bach, Dukas, Debussy, Arnold, Grieg, Joplin, and Ellington.

When: July 21 at 7 p.m.

Where: First Baptist Chruch, 461 Main St., New London

Cost: $25 adults, $5 students

Info: summermusicassociates.org