Friday, March 14

•Singer-songwriters Richard Shindell and Lucy Kaplansky, 8 p.m., Barre Opera House. Tickets: 802-476-8188.

Saturday, March 15

•The Chiara String Quartet premieres Erik Nielsen's full-length quartet and is joined by cellist Norman Fischer, 7:30 p.m., Chandler Music Hall, Main St., Randolph. Tickets: 728-6464.

•"Crazy ’Bout Patsy: The Patsy Cline Show," a musical tribute starring Sherrill Douglas, 7:30 p.m., Barre Opera House. Tickets: 802-476-8188.

Sunday, March 16

•Metropolitan Opera soprano Wendy Nielsen performs at the Green Mountain Opera Festival’s annual fundraiser, cocktails and dinner, 6 p.m., concert at 8 p.m., Joslyn Round Barn, Waitsfield. Tickets: 802-496-7722.

Monday, March 17

•St. Patrick’s Day celebration with the band Leahy, featuring eight musical brothers and sisters performing Celtic music and step dancing, 7:30 p.m., Flynn Theater, Main St., Burlington. Tickets: 802-863-5966.

Wednesday, March 19

•Farmers’ Night performance featuring Counterpoint, 7:30 p.m., House Chamber, Vt. State House, Montpelier.