Singer-songwriter Chelsea Cutler’s national “The Beauty Is Everywhere Tour” makes a stop in her hometown. Ms. Cutler has performed at Coachella and other major festivals, on virtually all late-night talk shows, at Radio City Music Hall, the Hollywood Palladium, and Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. Her latest album, “Stellaria,” released late last year, features the hit single “Your Bones.” This is a ticketed event, various price levels are available (link below). Chairs are provided, no outside food or drink is permitted. Refreshments and food trucks will be available.

The annual Westport Weston Family YMCA timed one-mile charity swim race, with prizes for top finishers, is a test of endurance and skill but also a fundraiser for aquatics safety programs. Pre-registration, $60, at the link below. Day-of registration: $75. Kids race: $15. Included with registration: swim cap, t-shirt, and timing chip.

Bring your own lawn chairs, picnic fare, and beverages and enjoy a concert by Parker’s Tangent, playing original rock music ranging from the poetic and touching to full-on blues and rock. Tickets, $15 for WHCC members, $20 for non-members, can be purchased at the door or in advance at the link below. Free for children age 12 and under.

Ballet Under the Stars returns with Connecticut’s renowned professional company performing a program of classical and contemporary ballet plus revivals of the popular jazz ballet “Goose Pimples” and the Gatsby-era ballet “Indian Summer.” This show is free. Reserve tickets at the link below. At the Levitt’s free shows, patrons are welcome to bring in outside food and beverages.

The Back Yard Beekeepers Association presents biologist and beekeeper Dr. Thomas Seeley, who will discuss nature-based beekeeping that aims to provide managed honey bee colonies with living conditions as close as possible to those of wild colonies. A Q&A follows with an opportunity to buy Dr. Seeley’s new book, “Piping Hot Bees & Boisterous Buzz-Runners.” A free event, but please register.

The Westport Book Shop welcomes local photographer Julie O’Connor as guest exhibitor at the Book Shop’s Drew Friedman Art Place. A fine art photographer, photojournalist and author, Ms. O’Connor has traveled the world in search of powerful and poetic images. Her work is in the permanent collection of The Chicago Art Institute and many private collections. All artwork on display is available for purchase.

Connecticut-based musician Drew Angus is making a name for himself through his soulful and uplifting voice, indelible hooks, savvy craftsmanship, and genuinely heartfelt and infectious lyrics. He has shared stages with Stevie Nicks, Noah Kahan, Zach Bryan, Pat Benatar, Ann Wilson of Heart, and Andrea Bocelli. This show is free. Reserve tickets at the link below. At the Levitt’s free shows, patrons are welcome to bring in outside food and beverages.

ARTEMIS is an ensemble of modern jazz masters. An NPR review said “In Real Time,” the band’s latest album, “further establishes their prowess both as individuals and as a collective … a supergroup.” ARTEMIS has performed worldwide at major venues including Carnegie Hall, the Newport Jazz Festival, London Jazz Festival, Monterey Jazz Festival, and Chicago Symphony Hall. This show is free. Reserve tickets at the link below. At the Levitt’s free shows, patrons are welcome to bring in outside food and beverages.

Weston authors Trevor Crafts, Heather Frimmer, Lisa Grunwald, Heather Pemberton, and Aline Weiller discuss their work, their processes, and the writing life in a panel hosted by Friends of the Weston Library, part of an adult summer reading program, “Adventure Begins at Your Library.”

Pink Talking Fish is a hybrid tribute act fusing the epic emotion of Pink Floyd with the funky, danceable layering of Talking Heads and the multitude of styles, unique compositional structures, and pure fun of Phish. This is a ticketed event. Various price levels are available (link below). General admission, standing room, within each section. No outside food or drink is permitted. Refreshments and food trucks will be available.

A musical journey inspired by nature’s beauty featuring music from Beethoven’s “Pastoral” Symphony, Benjamin Britten’s “Four Sea Interludes,” and the classics “Shenandoah” and “Hounds of Spring.” The band’s storied history includes performances for world dignitaries and high-profile events at Yankee Stadium and the Statue of Liberty. This show is free. Reserve tickets at the link below. At the Levitt’s free shows, patrons are welcome to bring in outside food and beverages.

Seven days of early voting by Republicans to choose nominees for November’s general election for the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives. Early voting precedes Primary Day, August 13. More in our story, link below.

Republican voters will choose nominees for November’s general election for the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives. More in our story, link below.

A 90-minute program for children ages 6–10, who will have fun and learn about life in the 1940s, playing with toys and games from the era, creating crafts and artwork, typing on a typewriter, dialing a rotary phone, listening to an old radio show, and more. A mix of indoor and outdoor activities (weather permitting). Children should bring water, but not food. $10 for WHCC members, $15 for non-members. Limited to 12 kids. Register and pay at the link below.

Margo Melton Nutt, daughter of James Melton — known in the 1930s, 40s, and 50s as “America’s Favorite Tenor” — joins Maryclare Roos to discuss growing up in Weston’s historic Peter Thorp House, now owned by Ms. Roos and the subject of WHCC’s current exhibition, “Weston … What Lies Beneath.” Tickets, $15 for WHCC members and $20 for non-members, at the link below. Ms. Nutt will read from her biography of her father, copies of which are for sale at the event, and a collection of James Melton scrapbooks will be displayed for the first time.

Cosmic Jibaros, a Bridgeport-based band, perform. Veterans of the Fairfield County music scene and led by Rick Reyes, the band’s music is a fiery blend of rock, Puerto Rican roots, Caribbean beats, all with a strong global flavor. Food trucks are on hand and the Barn Bar will be open. Including the processing fee, tickets (link below) are $33.32. Children under 12 get in for free.

St. Luke’s Steel Band, singers from the New Paradigm Theater, and other performers to be announced entertain at a Music Fest at Emmanuel Church with hotdogs, hamburgers, ice cream sundaes, a bake sale, an art sale, and a free bounce house for the kids. At the link below, musical groups can apply to perform. Four will be selected. Rain date: September 8, same time, same place.

The Music at the Barn summer series closes with this concert, so bring your own lawn chairs, picnic fare, and beverages and enjoy a concert by Faster Things, an Allman Brothers tribute band. Tickets, $15 for WHCC members, $20 for non-members, can be purchased at the door or in advance at the link below. Free for children age 12 and under.

Peter Frampton, one of the most celebrated artists and guitarists in rock history, brings “The Positively Thankful Tour” to Westport. Soon to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, his 1976 double live album “Frampton Comes Alive!” became one of the best-selling live albums of all time. His most recent album is 2021’s acclaimed “Frampton Forgets the Words,” an all-instrumental volume. This is a ticketed benefit event. A variety of tickets and packages are available at the link below.