TUESDAY

One for us

Heavens to slithereens!

What: Joan Osborne with the Holmes Brothers and Paul Thorn Why: The Grammy-nominated singer best known for hit “One of Us,” will strum her guitar and croon her bluesy folk tunes. What else: Gospel blues band the Holmes Brothers and Mississippi heartland singer Paul Thorn will also perform. Info: The performance begins at 7 p. m. in Shea’s Performing Arts Center, 646 Main St. Tickets are $25, $38 and $50, and can be purchased at Shea’s box office or online

at www.ticketmaster.com

FRIDAY

Broadway bonanza

What: “Neil Berg’s 101 Years of Broadway” Why: This musical revue features show tunes from every era—from Irving Berlin to Andrew Lloyd Webber. What else: The follow-up to the successful “100 Years of Broadway” will feature such classics as Judy Garland’s “Trolley Song,” George Gershwin’s “Someone to Watch Over Me” and Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “South Pacific.” Info: The show starts at 8 p. m. in the University at Buffalo Center for the Arts. Tickets are $24, $28 and $38, available at the center’s box office, Ticketmaster locations or online at

www.ticketmaster.com

. SATURDAY

Women take over Babeville

What: Women’s Gifts: An Arts, Crafts and Music Event Why: Celebrate women’s creativity with live music and artisans. What else: Dozens of vendors will be selling their wares— from handbags to pottery to jewelry. The six musical acts include Kathy Moriarty and Noa Bursie. Info: This free event runs from 10 a. m. to 5 p. m. in Asbury Hall at Babeville, 341 Delaware Ave. For more info, call 852-3835 or visit

www.babevillebuffalo.com

. What: Reptile Experience Why: Jeff Musial of Nickel City Reptiles and Exotics, a local animal expert who appears regularly on “Late Night With Jimmy Fallon,” will do three shows featuring exotic and endangered animals. What else: Get up close and personal with an American alligator, lizards, lemurs, a baby kangaroo and more. Info: The shows will go from noon to 4 p. m. in the community room at the Aquarium of Niagara, 701 Whirlpool St., Niagara Falls. Included in regular aquarium admission. Call 285-3575 or visit

www.aquariumofniagara.org

. It makes us want to sing

What: “Buffalo Sings!” Why: This new Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus concert series is on a mission to make Buffalo into a singing city with participation of community and school choirs and nationally recognized artists and music educators. There will be five concerts. What else: It kicks off with the “Britten Festival,” featuring the Buffalo Niagara Youth Chorus, the Buffalo Gay Men’s Chorus and Doreen Rao as conductor. Info: The concert will begin at 7:30 p. m. in St. Paul’s Cathedral, 128 Pearl St. Single tickets are $20, or you can purchase a series subscription at a reduced rate. For more information, call 833- 6642 or

visit www.bpchorus.org

.