Featuring Better Than Biscuits and J.J. Fraser, plus poet Hilary DePolo, hosted by Trinity Demask and Kay Ford Johnsen, Sat., June 2, 7p.m. $5. Info: stagec.com.

Swallow Hill Music Association, 71 E. Yale Ave., presents: Grammy-winning folk and bluegrass banjoist Alison Brown and her band, Sat., June 30, 8p.m., in Daniels Hall. Brown first gained recognition as lead banjo player in Alison Krauss’ Union Station in 1989.
     Shady Grove Picnic Series at Four Mile Historic Park, Wednesdays, 715 S. Forest St., opens June 20 with Clay Kirkland and Al Chessis; June 27, Frank Fairfield w/Two Thin Dimes. Doors open at 6p.m., music at 6:30. Bring a picnic, and bike in for member pricing ($7). Tickets at door only.
     Other performances:
     Daniels Hall: Bob Lind and Danny O’Keefe, June 2; Patrick Dethlefs album release, 8; April Verch Trio, 15; The Other Side of Rabbi Joe Black & Julie Silver, 16.
     Tuft Theatre: Finnders & Youngberg, June 2; Claude Bourbon (World Music Night), 8; Best of Open Stage, 15; Nostalgia Music Group, 22; Dan Navarro, 23; Sea Stars, 30.
     Top of the Hill Faculty Concert Series, showcasing the world-class musicians of Swallow Hill’s music school staff: Josie Quick, Sat., June 16, 8p.m.
     Info/tickets at swallowhillmusic.org or call 303-777-1003.