PICK OF THE DAY
Spooning
Norm Sartorius is a big name in the spoon-carving world, and you can see his work at “A Taste for Spoons From the Collection of Nora and Norman Stevens.” The cutlery sculptures are by wood carvers from just about every state, several Canadian provinces, and 28 countries. Traditional shapes share the exhibit with bullfrogs, faces, strawberries, eagles, and hearts. Tue-Sun 10 a.m.-5 p.m. through Nov. 4 (opening reception Sept. 30 from 2-5 p.m.). $8, $5 students and seniors, free under 13 and for everyone Thursdays 5-9 p.m.
Fuller Craft Museum, 455 Oak St., Brockton. 508-588-6000. www.fullercraft.org
WEDNESDAY
Showing off their own Soloists at Boston Landmarks Orchestra’s Landmarks Virtuosos concert come from within the ranks. The program is Schumann’s Conzerstück, Haydn’s Sinfonia concertante, and Mendelssohn’s “Italian” symphony. 7-9 p.m. Free. DCR Hatch Memorial Shell along the Esplanade, Boston (rain location Emmanuel Church, 15 Newbury St., Boston). 617-987-2000. www.landmarksorchestra.org
Barbecue and blues In addition to his music credits, Rockin’ Jake is a BBQ judge for the Kansas City Barbeque Society — a perfect credential for his music gig at Smoken’ Joe’s Barbecue. The harmonica player conjures second line, swamp funk, blues, zydeco, Paul Butterfield, Big Walter Horton, James Cotton, the Meters, J. Geils Band, Clifton Chenier, and the Fabulous Thunderbirds. 8-11 p.m. No cover (reservations recommended). Smoken’ Joe’s Barbeque, 351 Washington St., Brighton. 617-254-5227. www.smokenjoesbbq.com
That triumvirate Fringe theater groups are springing up all over Boston, so let’s welcome another one. Wax Wings Productions presents Kevin Kordis’s “Grandma’s House,” a tweaking of “Red Riding Hood” that harks back to its deep, dark roots. 7 p.m. (through Sept. 2). $10. Factory Theatre, 791 Tremont St., Boston. www.waxwingsproductions.webs.com
Seconds count In the words of Falmouth artist John Cira: “I believe the artist has maybe 7 to 10 seconds to provoke thought from a viewer, whether negative or positive but hopefully not indifferent.” What will you think at the sculptural installation “John Cira: Yellow Stretch/Red Hook”? Wed-Sat noon-4 p.m. through
Sept. 9 (reception Aug. 23 from 7-9 p.m.). Free. Hyannis Harbor Arts Center at the Guyer Barn, 250 South St., Hyannis. 508-790-6370. www.hyartsdistrict.com/hhac
All inclusive Violin soloist Adrian Anantawan will be accompanied by pianist Vincent Cheng at “Inclusive by Design: A Multi-Sensory Experience.” As part of the Kennedy Center’s annual LEAD Conference (Leadership Exchange in Art and Disability), VSA Massachusetts presents this concert of music by composers with disabilities including Beethoven, Schumann, and Ravel. The program also includes an interpretive mural painted on stage by Nancy Ostrovsky. 6:15 p.m. Free (tickets required at rsvp@vsamass.org). Cahner’s Theater at the Museum of Science, 1 Science Park, Boston. 617-350-7713. www.vsamass.org
THURSDAY
Can’t take your eyes off of them Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons are at the South Shore Music Circus in Cohasset on Aug. 25 and at the Cape Cod Melody Tent in Hyannis on Aug. 26, but you don’t have to wait for the real thing. The “Let’s Hang On!” tribute show is the perfect appetizer, main course, dessert, or all three (or should that be four for all the seasons?). Aug. 23 at
7:30 p.m. (through Aug. 26). $40-$55. Stoneham Theatre, 395 Main St., Stoneham. 781-279-2200. www.stonehamtheatre.org