Saturday Happenings

Pythons

The Brattle's Python-A-Thon is a brave endeavor—we're not sure we could endure an entire day of Monty Python fans in our own house. But it's necessary and vital that something like this happen. It includes all the Monty Python movies and a few episodes of the television show. If you go and you already know all the jokes, please get them out of your system during the Holy Grail Quote-a-long. Brattle Theatre, 40 Brattle St., Cambridge. More information.

Apples

Decide how you like Roxbury's apples at the Old Fashioned Roxbury Apple Festival. Featuring fresh made apple cider—and an actual cider press—as well as workshops, events for kids, and a smattering of delicious baked goods, all to the sounds of live jazz. Paige Academy, 26 Highland Ave., Roxbury, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Free. More information.

Country

Up for a taste of country in the midst of Cambridge? Try Club Passim tonight. Six Shooter Records' Luke Doucet, deemed "twangy, rootsy, and just plain awesome" by Guitar Player, will open for Willy Porter, folk musician and friend of Jethro Tull. Club Passim, 7 and 10 pm (two shows), $30/28. (KS)

Fado

When we think of Fado, the mournful Portuguese songform, we usually envision smoky voiced singers of yesteryear, but Portuguese fadista Mariza is very much of the now. Born in Mozambique, when it was part of Portugal, Mariza brings her African heritage to the classic form, sometimes anchoring her songs on Afro-Brazilian rhythmic conceits. Her crystal clear voice drips with sorrow, and she has been known to move crowds to tears. Berklee Performance Center, 136 Mass. Ave., 8 p.m. $30 to $42. More information.

New Music

MassArt faculty member John Holland is a brilliantly inventive composer of electronic music, and the school offers a rare—and free—showcase of his music this afternoon, as a part of a splendidly multimedia extravaganza. In addition to weird music, expect non-textile fashion designs, spoken word performance, and a display of large, hanging photographs. Pozen Center, North Building, Massachusetts College of Art and Design, 621 Huntington Ave., 5 p.m. Free. More information.