Friday, June 29

What: Maryville Youth Theatre Presents ‘The Wizard of Oz’

Where: The Bijou

When: 7 p.m.

How much: $12-15

Preston’s take: The Maryville Youth Theatre is dedicated to giving children ages 8-18 acting opportunities and coaching to realize and develop their talents. This time around, the company will take on the Frank Baum novel and later MGM classic. The show also plays Saturday at both 2 and 7 p.m.

What: Foxy Shazam

Where: The Valarium

When: 10 p.m.

How much: 94 cents at door, $3 surcharge for under 21s

Preston’s take: I honestly knew nothing about this band until I saw their poster, which had me intrigued by their awesome name and even more eye-catching collection of facial hair. They’re a solid rock-band, that prefers to be unlabeled as a genre, but they do proclaim to be the “Michael Jordan of Rock N’ Roll.” So that’s got to be worth a shot.

Saturday, June 30

What: White Gregg and Altered Statesmen and PG-13

Where: The Pilot Light

When: 10 p.m.

How much: $5

Preston’s take: White Gregg are a locally grown experimental rock group, the Statesmen hail from Nashville with a folksy inidie feel and PG-13 are an L.A.-based pop group. Worth the going for the price.

Sunday, July 1

What: These United States

Where: Barley’s Taproom and Pizzeria

When: 9 pm.

How much: N/A, 21+

Preston’s take: These United States are a rising Americana band with a good name. Barley’s is a great place for a show, with good food and a good space. Should be a fun evening.