Joy Oladokun
8 p.m. Thursday. State Theatre, 609 Congress St., Portland, $26 in advance, $31 day of show. statetheatreportland.com
Singer-songwriter Joy Oladokun released her second major-label album, “Proof of Life,” in April and will be playing many songs from it as well as ones from 2021’s critically acclaimed “In Defense Of My Own Happiness” during her show in Portland. Oladokun has made several high-profile appearances: on “The Tonight Show,” “The Late Show” and “CBS Saturday Morning,” among others. She also performed at the White House as part of the Respect for Marriage Act signing ceremony. Jensen McRae opens the show.

A Celebration of The Cure: A Strange Day
8 p.m. Friday. The Dance Hall, 7 Walker St., Kittery, $20 in advance, $25 day of show. thedancehallkittery.org
If you’re a fan of alternative rock band The Cure, you’ll want to head to Kittery for A Celebration of The Cure: A Strange Day. Featuring musician Seth Warner and several of his musical friends, including Pete Dugas on keys and drummer Andrew Hodgkins, the eight-piece band will cover a wide swath of the British band’s long discography and will feature tunes that skew toward pop and others that highlight the dark, goth side of The Cure’s sound.

Alison Brown
8 p.m. Saturday. Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Road, Brownfield, $30. stonemountainartscenter.com
Grammy-winning banjo player Alison Brown is playing at Stone Mountain Arts Center for the first time Saturday. She’ll be accompanied by John Ragusa on flute, pianist Mason Embry, drummer Bryan Brock and Garry West on bass. The investment banker turned musician is a co-founder of the revered roots label Compass Records Group based in Nashville. Prepare to be dazzled by her musicianship as she and her band play tunes from her latest album “On Banjo.”

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