PICK OF THE DAY
Imagine
Remember boredom, life without meaning, and parental issues? It’s called adolescence. We dealt with it uncreatively, unlike the 50-plus acrobats, musicians, singers, and characters in Cirque du Soleil's "Quidam" who act out young Zoé's imaginary world. Sept. 7 at 7:30 p.m. (through Sept. 11). $35-$80; $28-$65 under 13; $31.50-$67.50 military, students, and seniors. Agganis Arena, 925 Commonwealth Ave., Boston. 800-745-3000. www.cirquedusoleil.com/quidam
TODAY
Under investigation Prints, books, maps, and scientific instruments including sundials and globes illustrate how 16th-century artists contributed to scientific investigations. All these gizmos are waiting for you at the exhibit “Prints and the Pursuit of Knowledge in Early Modern Europe.’’ Today’s free panel discussion (6 p.m.), reception, and exhibit are 5-8 p.m. (through Dec. 10; regular hours today from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. with museum admission). Arthur M. Sackler Museum, 485 Broadway, Cambridge. 617-495-9400. www.harvardartmuseums.org/ppk
Flying high Duncan Smith is still in school in his 90s, but not because he’s a slacker. Quite the contrary, the Peabody artist is one of 18 New England sculptors whose work is on view at the Pingree School at the Flying Horse Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit. Daily during daylight hours through Nov. 20 (reception with artists Sept. 18 from 3-5 p.m.). Free. Pingree School, 537 Highland St., South Hamilton. 978-468-4415. www.pingree.org
Following the market We head to the market once a week, but Coco and Lafe visit four to seven markets every week. We go to shop, the former Boston buskers go to play their bluesy, acoustic, upbeat, and poetic music, and to encourage folks to buy local and eat healthy. The “Get Fresh’’ Farmers’ Market tour stops at the marketless Johnny D’s. 8 p.m. $8. Johnny D’s, 17 Holland St., Davis Square, Somerville. 617-776-2004. www.johnnyds.com
TOMORROW
Your serve Before you hibernate for the winter, visit the Community Servings Farmers’ Market for veggies, fruits, honey, fresh pasta, flowers, free lemonade, and more. You’ll support local farmers and Community Servings, which provides free meals to homebound folks with life-threatening illnesses. Wednesdays from 4-7 p.m. through Oct. 19. Community Servings, 18 Marbury Terrace, Jamaica Plain. 617-522-7777. www.servings.org
Hound dog Combine mysterious circumstances, a supernatural hound, a manor house on the moors, Sherlock Holmes, and Dr. Watson, and you have the basic ingredients for “The Hound of the Baskervilles.’’ . Sept. 7 at 7:30 p.m. (through Oct. 2). $40, $45 (Fri-Sun); $15 back row; $5 senior discount; $25 students; $15 under 19. Central Square Theater, 450 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge. 866-811-4111. www.centralsquaretheater.org
Movies and more Movie theaters used to be for . . . movies, but now you can see opera, ballet, and concerts for much less than a live event. Take “Wynton Marsalis and Eric Clapton Play the Blues,’’ a concert broadcast from New York City made up of songs selected by the latter and arranged by the former. Sept. 7 at 7:30 p.m. $12.50. Participating movie theaters including AMC Framingham 16, 22 Flutie Pass, Framingham. 888-262-4386. www.fathomevents.com
