Globe North best bets
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MUSIC Andover: Zefiro, a new octet committed to the repertoire of the 15th through the 17th centuries, performs. With selections from sacred vocal music of the Spanish Renaissance, this program includes composers Lobo and Guerrero, and from England, Zefiro presents the works of Tallis, Fayrfax, and Byrd, who produced some of the most profound settings of sacred texts during the reign of Elizabeth I. Wednesday, 8 p.m., The Chapel at West Parish, 129 Reservation Rd. $20, $15 students and seniors. 508-212-6038, www.sohipboston.org.
Rockport: The Alison Brown Quartet creates a hybrid sound that incorporates bluegrass, jazz, folk, and Celtic influences. Alison Brown (formerly with Alison Krauss & Union Station) has achieved an international reputation as a banjo player who pushes the instrument into new musical territory. Thursday, 8 p.m., Rockport High School Auditorium. $23 to $40. www.rockportmusic.org.
THEATER
Gloucester: Gloucester Stage presents Karen MacDonald in the Neil Simon comedy “Last of the Red Hot Lovers’’ July 2 through July 19. In a fresh take on Simon’s classic comedy, MacDonald, a longtime company member of The American Repertory Theatre, will play all three female roles. Gloucester Stage Company, 267 E. Main St. $37; students and senior citizens $32. 978-281-4433, www.gloucesterstage.org.
EVENTS Newburyport: Fourth of July Newburyport BluesCruise features musical performances aboard a relaxing sunset cruise on Newburyport harbor and along the Merrimack River. Featuring Shirley Lewis, J. Laite, Mike Ruggelo, Lee Lundy, and Ron Poster. Saturday, 7 to 10 p.m., Newburyport BluesCruise, Point Rd. $32 in advance, $36 day of event. 978-463-7878, www.NewburyportBluesCruise.com.
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