PICK OF THE DAY

Silver anniversary “It’s not what you take when you leave this world behind you, it’s what you leave behind you when you go.” So said Randy Travis, who leaves happy audiences after his concerts. The multiple Grammy-winning country singer is celebrating his 25th career year. July 22 at 2 p.m., rain or shine. $36.50-$49. Indian Ranch, 200 Gore Road, Webster. 800-745-3000. www.ticket
master.com

FRIDAY

Many rhythms Since 1968, the West African band Orchestre Poly-Rythmo de Cotonou has blended voodoo music with Latin and James-Brown-influenced sounds to create its Afrobeat funk. 9 p.m. $27. 18+. Brighton Music Hall, 158 Brighton Ave., Allston. 617-876-4275. www.worldmusic.org

Hummus, baklava, music Everyone is Armenian for three days thanks to the Armenian Street Fair & Festival. Food, art, live music, cooking demonstrations, jewelry, and more are waiting for you in Watertown. Musicians include Harout Pamboukjian (July 20) and Arman Hovanisyan (July 21). Friday 6-11 p.m. (through July 22). Free kids’ entertainment, exhibits, vendors, food; entertainment is $25, $30 (Sat), $15 (Sun); $10 kids; multi-day passes available. Armenian Cultural and Education Center, 47 Nichols Ave., Watertown. 617-926-6067. www.boston-kermesse.org

The shores of Tripoli In a recent Bay Windows interview, Tony Tripoli, comic and head writer for Joan Rivers’s “Fashion Police,” was asked about marriage equality: “If my folks could each marry four times, and Britney Spears can do it in a [expletive] drive-thru, I really don’t see how I am going to destroy the sanctity.” “Tony Tripoli: Dirty Sexy Funny” opens with Joan Rivers impersonator Joe Posa. 8 p.m. (also July 21). $25, $35 (reservations recommended). Club Cafe, 209 Columbus Ave., Boston. 617-536-0966. www.clubcafe.com

SATURDAY

Can do “Banglewood” is the nickname for the Bang on a Can Summer Music Festival, and there’s a great description on the website: “. . . dedicated entirely to adventurous contemporary music. We will write it. We will perform it. We will think about it and we will talk about it.” One of the highlights is Saturday’s Bang on a Can All-Stars. July 21 at 8 p .m. (check website for complete schedule through July 28). $24, $6 kids (daily recitals are free with museum admission). MASS MoCA, 87 Marshall St., North Adams. 413-662-2111. www.massmoca.org

This is it With a resume that includes guitarist for a psychedelic rock band, half of country-rock’s Loggins & Messina, and movie-theme songwriter (“Footloose”), Kenny Loggins has called himself “a moving target.” July 21 at 7:30 p.m. $37, $45 day of show. Boarding House Park, 40 French St., Lowell (if raining, across the street at
Lowell High School). 978-970-5200. www.lowellsummermusic.org