Soon after local high school student Carlos Lopez launched his Octo Carmonia chamber orchestra, he hoped the group could land a free, socially distanced community concert at the Bartholomew County Public Library Plaza at 536 Fifth St. in downtown Columbus. That is scheduled to happen at 6 p.m. Friday and will be livestreamed on the library’s Facebook page for those who can’t make it or don’t feel totally comfortable. Lopez’s ensemble now numbers 12 people — and he still is searching for more musicians. Lopez says the concert will focus on “classic spiritual songs.” Information: mybcpl.org
A veritable collection of the wonder women of rock will be featured at the popular returning concert “Respect: The Women of Rock an’ Soul” at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St. in Nashville. The show features the music of Aretha Franklin, Etta James, Whitney Houston, Tina Turner, The Supremes, Gladys Knight, Patti LaBelle, and Adele, among others. Jenn Cristy, Shai Warfield-Cross, and Zoë Reed sing. Information: browncountyplayhouse.org
How do you spell fun for youngsters during this season of tricks? You can try Hogwarts Halloween from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday (with masks and temperature checks) for children ages 4 to 12 at kidscommons children’s museum at 309 Washington St. in downtown Columbus. Organizers say that the night will include wands, potions, sorting hats, quidditch, and more. Museum exhibits will be closed. Cost: $16 for a member child/$8 for a member adult and $20 general admission child price and a $10 general admission adult price. Information: kidscommons.org
Brian Blair is a Republic reporter. He can be reached at 379-5672 or bblair@therepublic.com.
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