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Singing her own songs For years, Madeleine Peyroux has been known for her interpretations of early American blues and jazz. More recently, she’s begun penning tunes of her own. Her new release, “Standing on the Rooftop,’’ continues and expands that focus with a record of mostly originals and a move toward an American roots sound. Oct. 7, 7:30 p.m. $33.50, $39.50. Berklee Performance Center, 136 Mass. Ave., Boston. 800-745-3000, www.livenation.com

Remembering Lennon Beatles legend John Lennon would have been 71 on Sunday. The Nu-Utopians (formerly the John Lennon Song Project) honor the occasion with the tribute John Lennon Imagined. Storytelling, three-part harmonies, and a seven-piece band offer fresh interpretations of Lennon’s songs from his Beatles and solo days. Oct. 7, 8 p.m. $35. Center for Arts, 14 Summer St., Natick. 508-647-0097, www.natickarts.org

TOMORROW

Helping hits If you think the last Red Sox game was long, try 100 Innings of Baseball. The annual marathon at the ballpark benefits the ALS Clinic at Beth Israel. Players ages 18-100 are invited to join in the fun. Sign up for as few (or as many) innings as you like. Last year, Curt Schilling’s son Gehrig, named after baseball great Lou Gehrig - who suffered from ALS - played with a squad coached by his dad. Oct. 8, 9 a.m. until 100 innings are complete (sometime on Oct. 9). $40 registration to participate, minimum donation of $60 for ALS. Adams Field, Quincy. www.bostonbaseball.com/100innings.php

Barrels of fun When the Burgermeister oversees the Tapping of the Keg Ceremony, the festivities begin at the 19th Annual International Oktoberfest. They include performances by the Grammy-winning Jimmy Sturr Orchestra, yodeling, dancing, and children’s activities. Get your brew at the International Biergarten, and dine on knackwurst, bratwurst, and schnitzel. Oct. 8, noon-9 p.m. Oct. 9, noon-8 p.m. Oct. 10, noon-5 p.m. $10-$40, under 12 free. Newport Yachting Center, Commercial Wharf and America’s Cup Ave., Newport, R.I. 401-846-1600, www.newportwaterfrontevents.com

SUNDAY

Power of three You’ve gotta hand it to Hanson. Three brothers from Oklahoma survived teen idoldom and record label woes to become an independent trio of musicians with a devoted fan base and a social conscience. The success of Taylor, Isaac, and Zac is at least partly due to their efforts at fan engagement, including the one aimed at this weekend’s concert - vote on their website to help the band decide which album they’ll play in full at the show. Oct. 9, 7 p.m. $26.50-$30. House of Blues, 15 Lansdowne St., Boston. www.houseofblues.com, www.hanson.net