Rehearsals are in full swing for The Star Theatre’s upcoming performance of “The Addams Family.” The show is directed by Keitha Voorheis and stars Ron Boose as Gomez Addams and Lindsey North as Morticia in the leading roles.

BUCYRUS — Backtrack will perform at 7 p.m. Oct. 2 at the Bucyrus Elementary School auditorium, 245 Woodlawn Ave., Bucyrus. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Formed in 2012, Backtrack is an award-winning five person a cappella group based in New York City that explores the power of the human voice through unique vocal arrangements, tight harmonies and world-class beatboxing.

TIFFIN — Heidelberg University’s School of Music and Theatre kicks off the 2018-19 performance season with its rendition of Meredith Willson’s classic romantic musical comedy “The Music Man” later this month. “The Music Man” has been entertaining audiences since 1957.

They are creepy and a little bit kooky, the Addams family. Come be part of the Addam’s family at the Star Theatre. Tryouts for America’s favorite comedic macabre, “The Addams Family the Musical,” are 7 p.m. Monday and Tuesday for girls high school age and up and boys 10 and up.

MARION — The Marion Palace Theatre owners opened its doors to an anxious crowd of over 3,200. Those in attendance became the first to experience the lavish interior and a stage filled with exciting entertainment.

SYCAMORE — Clark’s Yard Sing and Potluck is Friday at 434 Haines Road, Sycamore. Dinner begins at 5 p.m. with singing at 6 p.m.

KIRBY — The annual Transfiguration of the Lord St. Mary’s/Kirby Festival will take place from 2 p.m. to midnight Saturday and 2-10 p.m. Sunday in Kirby. Saturday’s theme is “Adult Night Out.” The Kirby off-road 5K will begin at 9 a.m., taking runners into the country through trails in the woods of a parishioner and back, organizer Curt Frey said. Registration begins at 8 a.m. Registration forms are available on Facebook and anyone with questions is asked to call 419-957-5702.

TIFFIN — The Ritz Players will perform “The Addams Family — A New Musical” at 7:30 p.m. July 13, 14 and 21 and 2 p.m. July 22 at The Ritz Theatre, 30 S. Washington St., Tiffin.

Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” might be a story about a princess looking for her prince, but it’s also a story about love and family. The Star Theatre’s current production is full of family love. The cast features many real life family groups enjoying a shared interest in theater and entertaining.

First Baptist Church of Upper Sandusky, located at 590 Houpt Drive, will be holding the First Baptist Fireworks Festival from 6-9 p.m. July 6. The festival is free and includes carnival games, face painting and bounce houses.