Rock and Shock • Friday to Sunday
Rock and Shock is like Disneyland for horror film buffs who love their music heavy. It’s a horror convention by day at the DCU Center. Then starting in the late afternoon and going all night: a concert at the Palladium down the street. There will be vendors galore, so bring extra spending money. For a full list of guests (Phil Anselmo will be there along with the dudes from Scream!!), tickets and set times, go to rockandshock.com. Convention: 50 Foster St., concert: 261 Main St., Worcester. — Jennifer Levesque
The Realm of Fire • Friday to Sunday
Outdoor theater-goers of all ages will be enchanted by this immersive show at Valley View Farm. Encounter elves, fairies, dwarves, and other inhabitants of a fantastical world as you walk along a half-mile of candlelit trails on a quest to free the kingdom from the Great Dragon. Tours every 15 minutes for the 45-minute production. 16 Walpole Road, Haydenville. FarmTheater.com. $10-$15; free under 3. — Kristin Palpini
Final Drag Show at Diva’s • Saturday
It’s the end of an era at Diva’s in Northampton, and the plan is to go out in style. With 23 performers, three shows, and three DJs, it’s sure to be one hell of a farewell party. For over 15 years, Diva’s was a formative space for dancing, meeting, coming out, and finding yourself. It was one of the only true dance halls in the Valley. We’ll miss you, Diva’s. Party hard. You’re fabulous. Doors at 7 p.m. $25 for 18+, $20 for 21+. — Hunter Styles
The Royal We • Saturday
October: ‘tis the season for festively creepy murder ballads. If you like dark Americana music in the tradition of Tom Waits and Nick Cave, you’ll dig The Royal We. Check them out live this Saturday at Luthier’s Co-op in Easthampton. Get there at 7 p.m. to catch Tony Sea and stay later for the Mystics Anonymous CD release party. The Royal We plays at 8 p.m. Free. 108 Cottage St., Easthampton. — Peter Vancini
