TODAY

"The Bremen Town Musicians"

Another one for the kids -- and you can't have too many over the summer. This musical children's play is an adventurous tale of a donkey, a hound, a cat and a rooster that set out to be the town musicians of Bremen after their owners decide they are too old to be of use. Showing at 10 a.m. today and through Aug. 9. $9.25. Barter Theatre Stage II, Abingdon. (276) 628-3991, bartertheatre.com.

James Kellogg Jr.,

the "Amazing Hypnotist"

Laugh it up with a comedy hypnosis show to support Junior Achievement of Southwest Virginia. $12, general; $8, children and students. 7 p.m. Virginia Western Community College Whitman Auditorium. 989-6392.

TODAY + SUNDAY

FloydFest 7: Family Affair

Don't miss the start of FloydFest. This year's music lineup includes Amos Lee, Rusted Root, Avett Brothers and many more. Plus children's activities, art and vendors. $25 to $55, daily; $110 to $140, weekend pass. Blue Cow Pavilion, milepost 170.5 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. 745-3378, floydfest.com

Tea and a Tale

Take a "just-girls" afternoon for a story and refreshements. For ages 4 and up. Please bring a blanket to sit on as these events will take place on the lawn or the veranda. Call for a reservation. $3.95. 3 to 4 p.m. Petticoats and Petit Fours Tea Room, 311 W Main St., Salem. 389-2832, petticoatsandpetitfourstearoom.com.