PICK OF THE DAY

Moving pictures

At Hogwarts, the paintings move because they’re magic. In “Ori Gersht: History Repeating” cutting-edge digital technology makes the art come to life. The exhibit, the first full survey of the Israeli-born photographer and film/video artist’s work, features 17 photographs and eight moving-image pieces from the late 1990s to the present. Gersht’s films will be displayed on framed LCD screens. The pieces look at cultural, political, and art history, exploring themes of beauty, violence, and memory. Among the images are a pomegranate pierced by a golden bullet, exploding flowers, and an aging dancer. The show also includes a new film responding to work from the MFA’s classical holdings, and six pieces from the MFA collection chosen by Gersht. Pictured: “Falling Bird.’’ Aug. 28-Jan. 6. Sat-Tues, 10 a.m.-4:45 p.m., Wed-Fri 10 a.m.-9:45 p.m. $25, $23 seniors and students, under 18 $10 (free after 3 p.m. weekdays and on weekends). Admission after 4 p.m. Wednesdays by donation. Museum of Fine Arts, 465 Huntington Ave., Boston. 617-267-9300, www.mfa.org

MONDAY

It’s a stick-up Even professional bad guys sometimes botch the job. That’s what happens in Quentin Tarantino’s 1992 directorial debut “Reservoir Dogs.” In the now classic heist film, thugs try to rob a jewelry store but things don’t go exactly as planned. The stellar cast includes Harvey Keitel, Tim Roth, and Michael Madsen. Aug. 27, 7 p.m. $9.75, $6.75 seniors and kids. Coolidge Corner Theatre, 290 Harvard St., Brookline. 617-734-2500, www.coolidge.org

Season for singing Every summer, Chorus Pro Musica offers a series of Summer Sings. For this year’s final event, Betsy Burleigh leads the Mozart Requiem. Rehearse for the first part of the evening, then join a run-through of the work with soloists and piano accompaniment. Aug. 27, 7:30-10 p.m. $8, discounts for seniors and students. Old South Church, 645 Boylston St., Boston. 617-267-7442,
www.choruspromusica.org

TUESDAY

Guy talk Anthony D’Aries’s father was a Vietnam vet who rebuilt cars and stuffed roadkill in his spare time. In his memoir, “The Language of Men,” D’Aries writes about life with his dad. He appears in a reading with poet Richard Hoffman, who will share poems from his latest book, “Emblem.”Aug. 28, 7 p.m. Free. Brookline Booksmith, 279 Harvard St., Brookline. 617-566-6660, www.brookline
booksmith.com

He’s got soul We like the eight Grammy Awards and the induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. We like the hit songs like “Let’s Stay Together” and “Tired of Being Alone.” But mostly we like the fact that Al Green is so full of soul. Intimately Yours: Al Green features the master’s mix of gospel, soul and R&B. Aug. 28, 7:30 p.m. $92, $129. The Music Hall, 28 Chestnut St., Portsmouth, N.H.
603-436-2400, www.themusichall.org

Magic moments One favors vaudeville (David Kaplan). Another pulls doves out of thin air (Marcus the Magician). Another carries the distinguished title of Dean of the Society of American Magicians (George Schindler). They’re just a few of the many magicians slated to perform at the Cape Cod Festival of Magic. Aug. 28-30, shows at
2 & 7:30 p.m. $10-$15. Dennis-Yarmouth Regional High School,
210 Station Ave., South Yarmouth. www.capecodmagicfest.com

Fantastic Mr. Fox Trombonist Dan Fox’s list of performing credits includes the Newport Jazz Festival, Monterey Jazz Festival, Cab Calloway Orchestra, Paquito D’Rivera, and his own Dixieland band Made in the Shade. In addition to being a seasoned player, Fox is also a longtime music educator. He brings both skills to bear when he hosts a Jazz Show & Jam. The house band will play a set then invite audience members to sit in. Aug. 28, 8 p.m. $6. Amazing Things Arts Center, 160 Hollis St., Framingham. 508-405-2787, www.amazing
things.org