The epic musical makes its way to Boston for the seventh time since its 1985 London debut. Les Mis, a self-described tale of “the passion and triumph of the human spirit,” bases itself on Victor Hugo’s celebrated novel and tells the story of Jean Valjean, a noble fugitive, and his run-ins with determined policeman Javert. 2 and 8 p.m. Tickets $28-$85. Colonial Theatre, 106 Boylston Street. (JJH)

sun, nov. 23

MUSIC | Boston Philharmonic

The Boston Philharmonic Orchestra performs works by Gustav Mahler, including Kindertotenlieder and Symphony No. 4. Additionally, a free pre-concert talk will take place at 1:45 p.m. 3 p.m. Tickets $23-63. Sanders Theatre. (JW)

MUSIC | Boston Conservatory Orchestra

The Boston Conservatory Orchestra presents a classical music concert featuring the works of Berlioz, Mozart and Brahms. 8 p.m. Tickets $10-$12; students $5. Sanders Theatre. (JW)

READINGS | Lisa Jarnot & Peter Gizzi

Poet Lisa Jarnot, currently teaching at the Naropa Institute’s Jack Kerouac School for Disembodied Poetics, reads from her new book Ring of Fire. Award-winning poet and UMass Amherst professor Peter Gizzi joins Jarnot to present poetry from his new book, Some Values of Landscape and Weather. 5 p.m. Free. Wordsworth Books. (JW)

MUSIC | Baby Boy H and the Gasolines

Boston band Baby Boy H is a six-member group that draws their influence from early 19th century classical works, using percussion, guitars and vocals to create a moving experience through their music. The Gasolines, a three-person band that hails from “all over the world,” debuts a new bass player as well as new songs at the Middle East. 9 p.m. Tickets $8. The Middle East, 472 Mass. Ave. (JW)

mon, nov 24

MUSIC | Sinapse, Two Steps to Infinity, Third Shift, Debris

Sinapse, a five-member local hard rock band with definite shades of Deftones and Incubus in their sound, stop by the Middle East to play songs from their newly released album, Feed on Me. They’re joined by three other rock bands—one of them also hailing from Boston (Two Steps to Infinity)—for a night brimming with yet-to-break-out talent. $8; 18+. The Middle East Upstairs, 472 Mass. Ave. (JM)

MUSIC | Phil Lesh & Friends

Former Grateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh and his post-Dead band land at the Orpheum to play songs from their 2002-released album, There and Back Again—an edgy hard-rock sound with jazzy snippets woven through the melody. Through November 25. 7:00 p.m. $39.50. Orpheum Theater, 1 Hamilton Pl. (JM)