EVENTS
Malden: For the Greater Boston Countryfest, the backyard of Anthony’s is transformed into a down-home, southern, country shindig. Country music, BBQ, games, and a mechanical bull are featured. Saturday, 2 p.m. Anthony’s of Malden, 105 Canal St. $20. www.facebook.com/events/303203949749806/
MUSIC
Marblehead: Star-Spangled Pops features music inspired by The War of 1812 and the 50th anniversary of Henry Mancini’s Academy Award for “Moon River,” performed by The Hillyer Festival Orchestra. 7 p.m. Abbot Hall, 170 Washington St. $25 balcony; $40 floor/table. 781-631-1069.
Reading: Thula Sizwe, a 10-man a cappella group from the deepest bass to the highest tenor, sings in traditional Zulu call-and-response style, in Afrikaans and English. Wednesday, 7 p.m. Old South United Methodist Church, 6 Salem St. Donations. 781-944-2636, http://oldsouthumc.org
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