Paula Poundstone

What: Known for her smart, observational humor and a spontaneous wit that has become the stuff of legend, Paula Poundstone returns to the Capitol Center this Saturday night.

When: Sept. 24 at 7:30 p.m.

Where: Chubb Theatre, 44 S. Main St., Concord

Info: ccanh.com

Last of the Duke Street Kings

What: The Last of the Duke Street Kings is one of the premier Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band tributes in North America. From the first album to the latest projects, The Last of the Duke Street Kings offers a unique selection of Boss songs unreleased except in anthology and left off the set lists of other Springsteen tributes. An eight-piece group with occasional extras, every E Street member is represented in the Dukes.

When: Sept. 24 at 7:30 p.m.

Where: Franklin Opera House, 316 Central Street, Franklin

Info: Tickets are $25 for adults, $22 for students and seniors. Visit FranklinOperaHouse.org 

Phil Vassar’s Piano Bar Tour 

What: Enjoy the prolific singer-songwriter in an intimate setting with limited seating to showcase his incredible music. It’s a nod to his solo piano live streams as well as his 2020 album, Stripped Down.

When: Sept. 24 at 8 p.m.

Where: Colonial Theatre, 609 Main Street, Laconia