"13": Jason Robert Brown's musical about a teen's move from New York City to the Midwest. Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre, 242 W. 45th St.; 212- 239-6200. Opens Sunday. "A MAN FOR...more >

UNION SQUARE AUTUMN FAIR: Tomorrow from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Park Avenue South between 17th and 23rd streets. NYC OKTOBERFEST: Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Lexington Avenue between 42nd and...more >

(Starred reviews by Frank Scheck)

"ABSINTHE": *** ½ This thrilling blend of European-style circus and burlesque offers decadent pleasures in a wonderful summertime setting. Spiegelworld at Pier 17, South Street...more >

CARNEGIE HALL: Former Tokyo String Quartet violinist Peter Oundjian conducts the Toronto Symphony Orchestra through Kurt Weill's "Seven Deadly Sins," with singer Ute Lemper, and...more >

BLUE NOTE: Wednesday through Sunday: Lou Donaldson Quartet with Dr. Lonnie Smith at 8:30 and 11 p.m. 131 W. Third St.; 212-581-3080. DIZZY'S CLUB COCA-COLA: The Women in Jazz Festival...more >

THE KILLS Known almost as much for modelizing as music making, this indie rock duo plays tonight and tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. Music Hall of Williamsburg, 66 N. Sixth St., Brooklyn; 718-486-5400...more >

By BRIAN NIEMIETZ

GRAVE PERFORMANCES October 4 - Dance Open House New York, an annual event featuring more than 350 free architectural and design tours of the city, takes place tomorrow and Sunday (see ohny.org for...more >

ASIA SOCIETY AND MUSEUM: The Sikh 2008 Film Festival features documentaries, shorts, children's films, and a feature beginning tomorrow at 10 a.m., concluding with a dance party at the Asia...more >

(Reviews by Clive Barnes)

"AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY": *** A largely new cast, led by the redoubtable Estelle Parsons, has taken over in Tracy Letts' Pulitzer prizewinner. But this eviscerating melodrama remains as...more >

FEINSTEIN'S: Nikki Blonsky performs at 8 and 10 p.m. tonight and tomorrow. 540 Park Ave., at 61st Street; 212-339-4095. JOE'S PUB: Judy Kuhn sings the songs of Laura Nyro Monday and...more >

BAM: Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company continues celebrating its 25th season and the NextWave Festival with 7:30 p.m. modern dance performances through Sunday. 30 Lafayette St.; 718-636-4100...more >