Straight out of Sweden, Arrival delivers the magic of an ABBA concert, performing ABBA’s legendary hits and recreating the experience of a live performance by the original band. A ticketed event with various price levels (link below). Chairs are provided, no outside food or drink is permitted. Refreshments and food trucks will be available.

For over 55 years, Tower of Power has delivered the best in funk and soul music. Tower’s window-rattling grooves and raucous party spirit — the instantly recognizable “Oakland soul” sound — has been a balm for the soul throughout their half-century existence. A ticketed event with various price levels (link below). Chairs are provided, no outside food or drink is permitted. Refreshments and food trucks will be available.

In “The Best of Broadway,” a benefit performance for Sandy Hook Promise, theater stars lift up their voices to raise funds and awareness of the gun violence epidemic. The nostalgic evening of music is hosted by Tony Award winner James Naughton and folk legend Rex Fowler of Aztec Two-Step. More than a dozen other theater stars also perform, cast members of Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, Jekyll & Hyde, Carousel, Sunset Blvd, Beauty and the Beast, Spiderman, and other Broadway hits. Purchase tickets at the link below.

A reading and book signing by Weston author Trevor Crafts of his new children’s book, “The Apple That Fell Far From the Tree,” a humorous illustrated book about courage, individuality, and acceptance, telling “the story of an unconventional apple that leaves his family tree on a quest to fit in.”

Curious minds and outdoor enthusiasts are invited to explore the wonders of butterflies, bees, birds, pollinators, and the plants that sustain them. Event highlights include Monarch butterfly tagging, meadow net sweeping and insect discovery, bird exploration, a craft corner and art station, launching pollinator plant seed bombs to populate the meadows, native pollinator plants for sale, and adoptable dogs. Free for all ages, registration required (link below). Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Shop local vendors, listen to live music, and catch up with Weston neighbors. Enjoy food trucks, local fresh produce, hearth baked breads, local honey, jewelry, soaps, clothing, and more. At 4:30, singer-songwriter Eliot Thompson performs. At 6:00, it’s rock band Mr. Know It All. Entry is free. Reserve lower field parking ($20, as available) at the link below. You get that back in tokens to spend with vendors, except the Barn Bar. Free parking also available at the upper lot, 1 Ladder Hill Road South.

A fundraiser for Weston History & Culture Center at the Peter Thorp house, one of Weston’s oldest, featuring guided tours of the house, a cocktail party in the rose garden, a raffle, and a performance by tenor Cameron Smith — a nod to opera star James Melton, who once owned the home. Purchase tickets in advance (required) at the link below. Tickets are $125 for early birds, and include five raffle tickets. Rain date: October 6.

Direct from Brazil! Bia Ferreira is an extraordinary Brazilian singer, composer, multi-instrumentalist and artivist whose music harnesses Brazilian rhythms and styles with funky beats, hip-hop, reggae and soulful ballads. There will be a dancing! Free, reserve tickets at the link below. Patrons are welcome to bring in outside food and beverages.

An evening with Pete Francis, founding member of Dispatch, the alternative roots powerhouse band, following the release of his smash EP “Neon Light Blind.” Amazing music and great vibes, but no outside food or drink in the Offutt Center. The Lachat bar will be open at 6:00, offering farm-fresh specialty cocktails, wine, beer, nonalcoholic beverages, and light snacks. Ticket options (link below) include table seating (with lower lot parking) and standing-room (park in the upper lot, 1 Ladder Hill Road South).

Start the spooky season early with a family fun shadow puppet show with Nappy’s Puppets. Jim Napolitano — whose television credits include Between the Lions on PBS, The Book of Pooh on the Disney Channel, and the new cartoon Kirby, on Fox — presents silly sing-a-long songs in this interactive shadow puppet show, perfect for families and children ages 3 to 10. Come dressed in Halloween costume! Tickets (link below) are $5 for kids, $10 for adults. Advance ticket purchase highly recommended, space is limited. A limited number may be available at the door.

A debate between the candidates on November’s ballot for State Representative of the Connecticut General Assembly’s 135th district: incumbent Representative Anne Hughes, the Democratic nominee for reelection, and Chris Peritore, the Independent Party and Republican nominee. Hosted by the League of Women Voters organizations of Redding and Weston.

The Weston Volunteer Fire Department holds its annual golf outing, a major fundraiser for the service. Brunch at 11:00, a shotgun start at noon, then dinner, cocktails, prizes, and a raffle. Purchase tickets at the link below. See our story (link below) for who to contact to sponsor the event or donate raffle items.

Brad Tursi, award winning songwriter and member of multi-platinum band Old Dominion, debuts his first song collection, Parallel Love. In addition to his role with Old Dominion, Mr. Tursi has earned multiple CMA Triple Play awards for writing three number one songs in one year and was named AIMP Artist Writer of the Year. A ticketed event with various price levels (link below). Chairs are provided, no outside food or drink is permitted. Refreshments and food trucks will be available.

Kick up your heels and enjoy some mouth-watering barbecue with friends and family at the annual hoedown fundraiser for the farm. Enjoy music by the Flying Juggers Band, dancing called by Eric Hollman (who will teach dance moves), a pumpkin hunt, a best dressed contest, a wine pull, and the famous Lachat Chicken. Dining will be outdoors, dancing in the barn. The show goes on in the Offutt Center if it rains.

The Jewish Federation of Greater Fairfield County hosts Haaretz journalist Lee Yaron, whose upcoming book “100 Human Stories” chronicles the October 7 massacre that ignited a war. The stories of more than 100 civilians are the products of extensive interviews with survivors, the bereaved, and first responders in Israel and elsewhere. Ms. Yaron will be joined in a discussion by Rabbi Michael Friedman and Rabbi Evan Schultz. A free program. Pre-registration (link below) is required. No walk-ins will be admitted.