PERFORMING ARTS CALENDAR AUTHOR VISITS, CONCERTS AND THEATER EVENTS AUG. 20-26

AUTHOR VISITS

Boswell Books: Robert Vaughan “Funhouse,” Ben Tanzer “Be Cool,” Caitlin Scarano “Do Not Bring Him Water,” and Lee L. Krecklow “The Expanse Between,” 7 p.m. Aug. 21, Augustus Rose “The Readymade Thief,” 7 p.m. Aug. 22, 2559 N. Downer Ave., (414) 332-1181.

MUSIC

Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist: Aaron Zauner, cello, 12:15 p.m. Aug. 23, 812 N. Jackson St., (414) 276-9814. Franklin Saber Center: Southwestern Suburban Symphony presents “A Bernstein Banquet: The Music of Leonard Bernstein,” 3 p.m. Aug. 20, Franklin High, 8222 S. 51st St., (414) 434-2028. St. Hedwig Church: Karen Beaumont organ concert, 2 p.m. Aug. 20, 1702 N. Humboldt Ave. St. Joseph Center: Concert featuring pianist and cellist duo Johnny and Chris Rice, 2 p.m. Aug. 20, 1501 S. Layton Blvd., (414) 385-5221. Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum: Jack Grassel, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Aug. 20, Mercury Courtyard, 2220 N. Terrace Ave., (414) 271-3656.

THEATER

The Alchemist Theatre: “Screw It: Doin’ Time on the Line” with Tim Campos, 8 p.m. Aug. 26, 2569 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., (414) 426-4169. Broadway Theatre CenterCabot Theatre: Milwaukee Chamber Theatre presents “Deathtrap,” 2 p.m. Aug. 20; 1 p.m. Aug. 23; 7:30 p.m. Aug. 24; 8 p.m. Aug. 25; 4 and 8 p.m. Aug. 26, (through Aug. 27), 158 N. Broadway, (414) 291-7800. Inspiration Studios: Village Playhouse presents “Everyone’s Stories Are True,” 7:30 p.m. Aug. 25-26, (through Aug. 27), 1500 S. 73rd St., West Allis, (414) 207-4879. Memories Ballroom: “Five Blue Haired Ladies Sitting on a Green Park Bench,” 12:30 p.m. Aug. 22-24, (through Aug. 30), 1077 Lake Drive, Port Washington, (262) 284-6850. Milwaukee Fringe Festival: Two-day performance and visual art fest, 1-8:30 p.m. Aug. 26, (through Aug. 27), Marcus Center Vogel Hall, Wehr Theater and Peck Pavilion, 929 N. Water St., (414) 273-7206.