Highlights include a concert, an athletic fundraiser, an art exhibit and fairy houses.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 17, THROUGH SATURDAY, SEPT. 26

‘Zoo Story’ plays outdoors

Cotuit Center for the Arts’ two-man outdoor production of Edward Albee’s “The Zoo Story” has been extended for an extra weekend of socially distanced performances. The one-act dark comedy is the area’s first local live theater show since the March pandemic shutdown, and this production is exemplary, with strong performances and direction. It’s about two men who meet on a park bench, and their interactions are open to interpretation — with a timely push toward ending a privileged man’s complacency toward others’ troubles being one of them.

When: 6:30 p.m. Thursday through Sunday and Sept. 24-26

Where: Cotuit Center for the Arts, 4404 Route 28 (front lawn)

Admission: Free (donations requested)

Reservations (required) and information: artsonthecape.org

FRIDAY, SEPT. 18, AND SUNDAY, SEPT. 20

Hopkins, Rizzio to perform at Payomet

“Red Roots Americana” performer/songwriter Thea Hopkins and Americana singer-songwriter Monica Rizzio will both perform concerts this weekend as part of Payomet’s Drive-In Live series. Hopkins, a member of the Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribe of Martha’s Vineyard, released her latest album in 2018. She was since nominated for a 2019 Indigenous Music Award in the folk category, an international competition; and was selected by the Western Arts Alliance as a 2019 Native Launchpad Artist, a three-year artist development program. Hopkins performed at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., as part of the grand opening of its new theater complex. Texas-born Rizzio is a “washashore cowgirl” who co-founded the Cape’s Vinegrass festival and production company, plus West Bend Music. She sang for a decade with the Tripping Lily group before going solo and has toured nationally, producing her latest album, “Sunshine Is Free,” in Nashville.

When: Hopkins at 6 p.m. Friday; Rizzio at 6 p.m. Sunday

Where: Payomet Performing Arts Center ballfield, 29 Old Dewline Road, North Truro

Tickets and information: payomet.org

SATURDAY, SEPT. 19

Exhibit of nature-inspired art opens

Fiber artist Anne Clarke will hold an opening reception (following COVID-19 protocols) for her new exhibit “Falling in Love,” which will then be on display through Oct. 6. The work is based on Clarke’s renewed love of nature after largely isolating since February. The show includes pencil drawings from a 2019 residency and recent works of embroidery, and large knit wool constructions. This is part of a biweekly program through October.

When: reception 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday; gallery open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays and by appointment.

Where: Farm Projects, 355 Main St., Wellfleet

Admission: Free

Information: 617-650-9800 and on Facebook

Watch classic tales in virtual story hour

Eventide Theatre Company in Dennis will offer “Eventide Tales” via Facebook, with four local actors reading classic short stories. On the program: Janet Geist Moore reading “The Possibility of Evil,” by Shirley Jackson; Stephen Rourke reading Mark Twain’s “The Burglar Alarm”; Sara Sneed reading O. Henry’s “The Last Leaf”; and Cleo Zani reading a James Thurber story called “The Cat Bird Seat.”

When: 4 p.m. Saturday

Where: https://www.facebook.com/eventidetheatrecompany

Admission: Free (donations to Eventide welcome)

Information: eventidearts.org

SATURDAY, SEPT. 19, AND SATURDAY, SEPT. 26

Virtual options for Against the Tide fundraiser

The Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition has turned its annual Against the Tide athletic fundraiser into virtual events. They are centered on two Saturdays, but each event offers a four-day window to participate. Components include one-mile recreational or competitive swims, a half-mile recreational swim, 5K or 10K runs, a three-mile walk, a half-mile stand-up paddleboard, and a two-mile kayak. There’s also an Aquathon option of a competitive one-mile swim followed immediately by either a 5K or 10K run. All virtual registrants will receive a T-shirt, bib or swim cap, a participant medal, and sponsor items; and may include a flag in memory/honor of a loved one in on online Mural of Honor. Swim, run and Aquathon participants may submit finish times to appear on results page.

When: A four-day window to complete: Sept. 16-20 for Sept. 19 event; Sept. 24-27 for Sept. 26 event

Where: On a course or body of water of your choosing

Registration: $40, $100 for a family registration (up to five family members)

Information and to donate: www.mbcc.org/swim or 1-800-649-6222; https://www.firstgiving.com