FRESH FROM THE FRINGE
Ace guitarist John Sheldon has wowed Valley audiences for years with his licks, and in recent years he’s made his music part of an engaging theater piece, “The Red Guitar,” in which he recalls his early years as a musician, including playing lead guitar with Van Morrison when he was 17. Sheldon got rave reviews last month when he took the show to Scotland’s Fringe Festival, and on Friday he brings it to the Shea Theater in Turners Fall at 8 p.m. $15 at the door, cash only. sheatheater.org.
ANOTHER GOOD BET
The Northampton Film Festival returns with a revamped look that includes free events such as demos of virtual reality equipment and a crowd-sourced remake of “The Princess Bride.” From Sept. 28-Oct. 2. northamptonfilmfestival.com.