THEATER | The Blue Room

David Hare’s fascinating and intricately crafted adaptation of Arthur Schnitzler’s La Ronde made waves in 1998 with its scintillating high profile run on Broadway. The play is a satiric and penetrating look at the ideals, fallacies and experiences of love and sex in a society filled with lust and treachery, but tempered with the consistent yearning for a lasting connection. Tickets $18. 8 p.m. Actors Workshop Proscenium Theatre, 327 Summer Street, Boston. (JJH)

Saturday, October 2

MUSIC | Further Seems Forever

The Floridian group Further Seems Forever was originally fronted by emo poster boy Chris Carrabba. He went on to start his own band, Dashboard Confessional, and catapult to fame and fortune. But Carrabba’s old band continued to make its Christian-tinged power pop with new singer Jason Gleason. With three albums under its belt, Further Seems Forever seems to have proved its staying power. Opening up the stage are The Kicks, Brandston and Moments in Grace. 18+. Tickets $13. 6 p.m. Axis, 13 Lansdowne Street, Boston. (SLS)

Sunday, October 3

MUSIC | Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra

Boston’s Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra kicks off the season with a Gala opener featuring pianist Ursula Oppens performing Beethoven’s 4th piano concerto. The program also includes a world premiere work by Amy Williams. Free pre-show aperitif, half-hour of chamber music. Tickets $45/$29/$19/$9; $2 off students and senior citizens; $5 off WGBH members; 2 for 1 Outings and Innings; $9 student rush, day of concert, cash only. Harvard Box Office (617) 496-2222. 3 p.m. Sanders Theatre. (JSG)

MUSIC | Branford Marsalis

Jazz saxophonist Branford Marsalis and his quartet celebrate the release of their new collection, Eternal. Marsalis’ collection is “aiming for what Billie Holiday could do, which was to get to the emotions of each song.” Tickets are $37.50/$30 general; $22.50 students (limited availability). Harvard Box Office (617) 496-2222. 8 p.m. Sanders Theatre. (JSG)

MUSIC | Mates of State