This week in CT arts is full of music, magic and merriment

This is a week of gods, fantasy creatures, magic and merriment on Connecticut stages.

At theaters, there’s “My Father’s Dragon,” based on the kid’s book, and “Metamorphoses,” based on myths told by the clever Roman writer Ovid over 2000 years ago.

“Champions of Magic” bring their tricks, “Elf The Musical” is back and there’s a different type of Christmas spirit at work in “God Bless Us, Everyone” at the Ivoryton Playhouse.

A screening of “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” features a live orchestra. Plus there are two high-end Beatles tributes, an all-star one with Christopher Cross, Maxi Priest and the former frontmen for Chicago and Ambrosia at Ridgefield Playhouse and the latest visit from “The Cast of Beatlemania” at Infinity Hall Hartford.

‘My Father’s Dragon’
Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts, 2132 Hillside Road, Storrs

Enchantment Theatre Company’s stage tour of the children’s fantasy story is Nov. 10 at 2 p.m. at UConn’s Jorgensen Center. $25-$28. jorgensen.uconn.edu.

Queer Qomedy Queens
Hartford Funny Bone, 194 Buckland Hills Dr., Suite 1054, Manchester

A night of LGBTQ laughs, hosted by Poppy Champlin with “Last Comic Standing” finalist Michele Balan and trans comedian Emily Santosus. Nov. 10 at 3 p.m. $35-$50. hartford.funnybone.com.

Champions of Magic
Garde Arts Center, 325 State St., New London

The hip, young, high-energy illusions show is coming to New London on Nov. 10 at 4 p.m. $25-$95. gardearts.org.

Wayne Newton
Mohegan Sun Arena, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd., Uncasville

The Las Vegas legend who has played himself in the movies “Vegas Vacation,” “Elvis Meets Nixon,” and sitcoms from “The Lucy Show” in 1965 to “Hacks” two years ago, takes his show on the road, hitting Mohegan Sun Arena on Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. mohegansun.com.

Six Organs of Admittance
Space Ballroom, 295 Treadwell St., New Haven

The mordant post-modern folk act Six Organs of Admittance is at Space Ballroom on Nov. 10 at 8 p.m. with two other singular voices, experimental Bhutanese guitarist Tashi Dorji and Connecticut indie folk legend Kath Bloom. $26.69. spaceballroom.com.

Jesse Cook
Infinity Hall, 32 Front St., Hartford

The Canadian classical, jazz and flamenco guitarist Jesse Cook performs at a great venue for instrumentalists, Infinity Hall Hartford, on Nov. 10 at 8 p.m. $62.88-$78.35. infinityhall.com.

Dani Flow
The Webster, 31 Webster St., Hartford

Saucy Mexican singer/songwriter Dani Flow, of “Reggaeton Champagne” fame, is at The Webster on Nov. 10 at 8 p.m. $39.15, $609.15 VIP booth, $1,209.15 VIP suite. thewebsterct.com.

03 Greedo with DJ A-Tron
The Webster, 31 Webster St., Hartford

Rapper/singer/songwriter/producer 03 Greedo has been a force to be reckoned with since his two memorable mixtape series “Bi-Polar” (in 2010-11) and “Purple Summer” (2016-17). He’s on his “The Life That I Deserve Tour” with DJ A-Tron, who’s not just a DJ but a radio and webcast host and jewelry retailer. Nov. 10 at 8 p.m. $36.15, $181 with meet and greet add-on. thewebsterct.com.

Cory Wong
College Street Music Hall, 238 College St., New Haven

Minneapolis-based guitarist Cory Wong, who has worked with Dave Matthews, Chris Thile, Jon Batiste, Metropole Orkest and many others, is on a solo tour, playing College Street Music Hall in New Haven on Nov. 11 at 7:30 p.m. $49.32-$69.92. collegestreetmusichall.com.

Abdullah Ibrahim Trio
Shubert Theatre, 247 College St., New Haven

The South African pianist/composer Abdullah Ibrahim, who began his career in the 1960s as the jazz band leader Dollar Brand and became known as an anti-Apartheid activist, has since become known for his stunning solo piano concerts. Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. $53.60-$83.30. shubert.com.

Madeleine Peyroux
Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook

The singer Madeleine Peyroux began as a skilled interpreter of popular songs from the 1930s, ‘40s and ‘50s, then expanded her repertoire not just with more contemporary covers but by writing songs herself. She returns to The Kate in Old Saybrook on Nov. 12 at 7:30 p.m. $75. thekate.org.

Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue
Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge Road, Ridgefield

Eclectic trombonist Trombone Shorty and his brass-filled funk ensemble Orleans Avenue blow the roof off the Ridgefield Playhouse on Nov. 12 at 8 p.m. $70-$95.  ridgefieldplayhouse.org.

Christopher Paul Stelling
Space Ballroom, 295 Treadwell St., Hamden

Seasoned North Carolina singer/songwriter/guitarist Christopher Paul Stelling is at Space Ballroom with self-described “sad boy indie folk” solo act Haunted Continents. Nov. 12 at 8 p.m. $26.69, $21.24 in advance. spaceballroom.com.

Say Anything
College Street Music Hall, 238 College St., New Haven

Say Anything, the indie rock exemplars led by Max Bemis, released five Top 40 albums in the 2000s and ‘10s, is marking the 20th anniversary of the band’s debut album “…is a Real Boy” with a big tour that comes to College Street Music Hall on Nov. 12 at 7:30 p.m. Angel Du$t and Social Animals are the opening acts. $47.78-$57.05. collegestreetmusichall.com.

Tropidelic
Space Ballroom, 295 Treadwell St., Hamden

Tropidelic, the reggae/rock/hip-hop/funk blenders from Ohio, is at Space Ballroom on Nov. 13 at 7:30 p.m. with Kash’d Out and The Quasi Kings. $32.34, $28.75 in advance. spaceballroom.com.

‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-verse’
Shubert Theatre, 247 College St., New Haven

“Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” got a live orchestral accompaniment tour a couple of years ago. Now the sequel “Across the Spider-verse” gets the same treatment, with a full orchestra plus electronics, percussion and a DJ. Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. at the Shubert in New Haven. $71.40-$89.30. shubert.com.

Theory of a Deadman
College Street Music Hall, 238 College St., New Haven

The Canadian alt-rock act Theory of a Deadman is on an unplugged acoustic-style tour with Cory Marks and Escape the Fate. Nov. 13 at 7:30 p.m. at College Street Music Hall. There is a new single out, too, “Livin’ Like a Country Song.” $53-$74.56. collegestreetmusichall.com.

It Was 50 Years Ago Today
Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge Road, Ridgefield

The all-star Beatles tribute act featuring Christopher Cross (of “Arthur’s Theme” fame) and Joey Molland (who actually knew the Beatles, since his band Badfinger was signed to their Apple Records label) have revised their presentation to concentrate on the “Let It Be” and “Hey Jude” albums. Also in the band: David Pack from Ambrosia, Chicago veteran Jason Scheff and British reggae artist Maxi Priest. Nov. 13 at 7:30 p.m. at the Ridgefield Playhouse. $80-$150.  ridgefieldplayhouse.org.

Pentatonix
Mohegan Sun Arena, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd., Uncasville

The contemporary a cappella sensations Pentatonix is already on a Christmas tour called “Hallelujah! It’s a Christmas Tour” on Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. at Mohegan Sun Arena. mohegansun.com.

Dionne Warwick
Garde Arts Center, 325 State St., New London

The ‘60s star who brought so many Burt Bacharach/Hal Davis standards to the pop charts, then had a long career in late-night infomercials, is still singing up a storm, Nov. 14 at 7:30 p.m. at the Garde Arts Center. $49-$129. gardearts.org.

Apes of the State
Space Ballroom, 295 Treadwell St., Hamden

Folk punk ensemble Apes of the State, from Lancaster Pennsylvania, is at Space Ballroom on Nov. 14 at 8 p.m. with Rent Strike (whose new album is “Möbius Strip Mall”) and sensitive rapper/songwriter Myles Bullen. $32.34, $26.69 in advance. spaceballroom.com.

Panchiko
Toad’s Place, 300 York St., New Haven

Panchiko was an obscure band from Nottingham, England that broke up in 2001 after one album, but 20 years later some dogged fans who had run across their CD and posted it gained Panchiko an international fan base. A reunion, the release of more recordings and international tours have followed. Panchiko turns up at Toad’s Place on Nov. 14 at 8 p.m. $24.25-$53. toadsplace.com.

‘God Bless Us, Everyone’
Ivoryton Playhouse, 1 Main St., Ivoryton (Essex)

A brand new holiday play is written by the artistic director of the Ivoryton Playhouse and set in that theater during a Christmas Eve snowstorm. Nov. 14-Dec. 15. Performances are Wednesdays at 2 and 7:30 p.m., Thursdays at 7:30 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. $60, $55 seniors, $25 students. ivorytonplayhouse.org.

Kidz Bop Live
Oakdale Theatre, 95 South Turnpike Road, Wallingford

The long-running series of concerts and recordings where the youth of today interpret major pop hits brings its childish glee to the Oakdale on Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. Kidz Bop alumni include Zendaya, Ross Lynch and Becky G. $53-$242. concerts.livenation.com.

Steve Treviño
Foxwoods Resort Casino, 350 Trolley Line Blvd., Mashantucket

The Texas comedian who bills himself as “America’s favorite husband” and has a new special “Simple Man” on Netflix is at Foxwoods’ Great Cedar Showroom on Nov. 15 at 7:30 p.m. $56.50-$113.60. foxwoods.com.

John Splithoff
Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook

The Chicago-rooted jazz/pop/soul singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist is readying his second album for release but is already out on tour. Nov. 15 at 7:30 p.m. at The Kate. $37. thekate.org.

Christ Dillinger
The Webster, 31 Webster St., Hartford

Bridgeport’s own Christ Dillinger, a rapper/producer and member of the Spider Gang rap collective, is at The Webster on Nov. 15 with Acid Souljah and Tenkay. $26.15. thewebsterct.com.

Microwave
District Music Hall, 71 Wall St., Norwalk

Microwave, the indie rock band from Athens, Georgia whose new album is “Let’s Start Degeneracy,” headlines a four-band bill at District Music Hall with Prince Daddy & The Hyena, Just Friends and Ben Quad. Nov. 15 at 8 p.m. $43.16-$64.26. districtmusichall.com.

Vundabar
Space Ballroom, 295 Treadwell St., Hamden

The Boston band Vundabar has been around for over a decade and has five albums to its name plus a few EPs. The band plays Space Ballroom on Nov. 15 at 8 p.m. with the British electronic band Courting. $29.78-$66.83. spaceballroom.com.

Steve Martin and Martin Short
Foxwoods Premier Theater, 350 Trolley Line Blvd., Mashantucket

When Steve Martin and Martin Short tour together, there is always a funny title: “A Very Stupid Conversation,” “The Funniest Show in Town at the Moment,” “You Won’t Believe What They Look Like Today!” and “An Evening You Will Forget for the Rest of Your Life.” This one, Nov. 15 and 16 at 8 p.m. at Foxwoods’ Premier Theater, dubs them “The Dukes of Funnytown.” $112-$495. foxwoods.com.

Michael Blackson
Hartford Funny Bone, 194 Buckland Hills Dr., Suite 1054, Manchester

Michael Blackson, the long-established comedian and TV/movie actor who grew up in Liberia, returns to the Funny Bone in Manchester for four sets, Friday at 7 and 10 p.m. and Saturday at 6:30 and 9:30 p.m. Nov. 15 and 16. $49-$79. hartford.funnybone.com.

‘Elf The Musical’
The Palace, 61 Atlantic St., Stamford

The latest national tour of the musical based on the Will Ferrell classic stars Jackson Reagin as Buddy. Nov. 15 at 7:30 p.m., Nov. 16 at 2 and 7:30 p.m., Nov. 17 at 12:30 and 6 p.m. $45-$110. palacestamford.org.

Hartford Symphony Orchestra Masterworks Series: Brahms’ First
The Bushnell, 166 Capitol Ave., Hartford

Hartford Symphony Orchestra plays Brahms’ Symphony No. 1 in C minor but also Elgar’s Concerto for Cello in E minor with guest cellist Inbal Segev. Nov. 15-17. Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m., Sunday at 3 p.m. $10-$89. bushnell.org.

Gladys Knight and the O’Jays
Mohegan Sun Arena, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd., Uncasville

Gladys Knight, sans The Pips, is performing with co-headliner The O’Jays for a transporting mix of “Midnight Train to Georgia” and “Love Train.” Nov. 16 at 7:30 p.m. at Mohegan Sun Arena. mohegansun.com.

Natasha Ramos & the Casuals
Black-Eyed Sally’s, Asylum St., Hartford

The Connecticut R&B/soul band Natasha Ramos & the Casuals, featuring keyboardist Richard Kirby and saxophonist Mtali Banda, plays Black-Eyed Sally’s on Nov. 16 at 8 p.m. blackeyedsallys.com.

Desi Banks
College Street Music Hall, 238 College St., New Haven

Desi Banks, the comedian/actor and former college football star, hits College Street Music Hall on his “The Purpose Chaser Tour.” Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. $63.74-$126.54. collegestreetmusichall.com.

Celtica Nova
Infinity Hall, 20 Greenwoods Road, Norfolk

Celtica Nova, the Irish/Scottish folk/rock outfit with the blazing bagpipes, is visiting two Connecticut venues this week, Nov. 14 and 15 at Dave’s Scottish Pub (24 East Main St., Clinton, call for ticket prices; facebook.com/scottishdavespub) then Nov. 16 at 8 p.m. at Infinity Hall Norfolk ($41.24-$51.54. infinityhall.com).

Candice Guardino: Italian Bred
Palace Theater, 100 East Main St., Waterbury

Candice Guardino performs her one-woman show about growing up in an Italian family on New York’s Staten Island. Nov. 16 at 8 p.m. $36-$67. palacetheaterct.org.

Kris Allen
Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook

Singer/songwriter and eighth season “American Idol” winner Kris Allen croons at The Kate on Nov. 16 at 8 p.m. $40. thekate.org.

Lucinda Williams
Garde Arts Center, 325 State St., New London

Maverick country/blues/pop artist Lucinda Williams, who has played everywhere from Toad’s Place to the Shubert in Connecticut, is at the Garde Arts Center on Nov. 16 at 8 p.m. $45-$95. gardearts.org.

‘The Cast of Beatlemania’
Infinity Hall, 32 Front St., Hartford

This tribute band is a vestige of the 1970s Broadway show which set live Beatles songs to a 1960s historical montage. Nov. 16 at 8 p.m. $51.54-$67.01. infinityhall.com.

‘Metamorphoses’
Iseman Theatre, 1156 Chapel St., New Haven

Mary Zimmerman’s ultra-creative retelling of Ovid’s book of mythic change-based tales is getting a student production at the Geffen School of Drama at Yale, directed by Alexis Kulani Woodard. Nov. 16, 18, 19, 20, 21 and 22 at Yale’s Iseman Theatre. $10-$15. dgsd-tickets.yale.edu.