P-town comes to Arlington

Cher, Tina Turner, Bette Midler, Billy Joel, Neil Diamond -- all on one stage on the same night! We could, of course, only be talking about the wacky world of vocal impersonation. The Edwards Twins -- identical twins Eddie (who does the females) and Anthony (who does the males) -- bring those singers and more to life in "Celebrities on Stage," which makes its Boston area debut tonight at the Regent Theatre in Arlington. From what we gather, there's no lip-synching, and these twins -- not to be confused with the Thompson, Bush, or Coors twins -- put on a lavish, multicostumed show that's family-friendly. Which is to say, we doubt they'll dig into the gnarlier, quasi-inebriated side of Billy Joel the way "Saturday Night Live" comic Horatio Sanz did last year. For that matter, even Liza Minnelli could get played straight -- if that's possible. Also likely to strut the stage: the essences of Barbra Streisand, Celine Dion, Julie Andrews, Johnny Mathis, and Elton John. Carol Burnett has called this "one of the best shows I've ever seen," for whatever that's worth. The show is up Thursday-Sunday through Oct. 24. Spend $35 or $45 for regular tickets or $60 for first-two-row seating and a meet 'n' greet with the twins after the 8 p.m. show.

7 Medford St., Arlington, 781-646-4849.

Turning over a new leaf

Go! has had the pleasure of knocking back a few adult beverages -- whiskey, straight from the bottle, if we recall -- with David Lowery, singer-guitarist for one of our favorite groups, Camper Van Beethoven, and Cracker. When we noticed he had produced the latest CD by Carbon Leaf, we perked up and gave a listen, this despite the band's tag as a jam band and despite its winning a "new music" award at the American Music Awards. (Go! hates most awards shows.) What we're hearing on "Indian Summer" is more of an alt-country/Americana sound, plus one genuinely desultory yet upbeat tune in "Raise the Roof." Digging through the clips, we found lead singer Barry Privett's take on the first years of the band: "Our early stuff was pretty contrived. We were writing what we knew about, and we didn't know much." Go! likes that kind of honesty and would like more musicians to speak up. You'll find Carbon Leaf at Harpers Ferry, with Low Millions, an LA pop band led by Adam Cohen, son of Leonard Cohen, opening at 9:30 p.m. Tickets: $12 if you're 21-plus and $15 if you're 18-20.

156 Brighton Ave., Allston, 617-254-9743.

Still has appeal

History test. The first black-run newspaper in the United States, Freedom's Journal, was created in what city? All right, Go! is a locally based column and we know you can guess the answer. It's Boston. David Walker, born around 1796 in North Carolina, had moved to our city by 1825 and two years later became a key player on the paper called Freedom's Journal. Walker's prominence continued to grow, and in 1829 he published a book, "Appeal to the Coloured Citizens of the World," which Yale lecturer and editor Peter P. Hinks calls "one of the most neglected, yet most important political and social documents of the 19th century." Hinks will be at the Old West Church tonight at 7 for the 175th anniversary celebration of "Appeal." He'll give a brief talk about Walker and the book. Performing at the beginning, middle, and end of the program is the singing group One Luv, which is on the verge of a recording contract. The four guys -- from Boston, New York, and Philadelphia -- recently brought the house down singing at Villa Victoria in the South End, and they'll be performing a cappella. Bringing Walker's words to life will be poet Reggie Gibson, Gillette Company vice president Royall Mack, State Street Corp. vice president George Russell, and Bob the Chef's Daryl Settles. Tickets are $10.

131 Cambridge St., 617-725-0022, ext. 25.

Zeitgeist sells out

Some of you old-timers might remember the rock band called Free Beer. The band just about always caused a commotion whenever its name went up on a club's marquee -- for obvious reasons. Imagine the disappointment when patrons found out the harsh reality. However, tonight the words "free," liquor," and "concert" can be associated without any trickery involved at Zeitgeist Gallery. The gallery's Rob Chalfen calls the event "shameless," blames "the fickle finger of fate," and acknowledges "an embarrassing wad of corporate largesse." Apparently, the magazine Free Wheelin' and Toyota have ponied up for this promotional event, which hypes Toyota's hybrid cars. That is to say, there will be pictures of the cars on the wall. It wouldn't hurt you to look at them. Heck, Ed Begley Jr. would be delighted if you bought one and stopped guzzling all that gas. Entertaining will be David Maxwell, playing barrelhouse piano (and previewing his CD "Max"), followed by the lounge lizards in Lars Vegas. This window of opportunity is open from 6 to 9 p.m. and is for those 21 and over.

1353 Cambridge St., Cambridge, 617-876-6060.

Events can always be canceled, rescheduled, or sold out; call to confirm. Go! can be reached at go@globe.com or by calling 617-929-8257.