Singer-songwriter Youssra El Hawary plays music of Egyptian and Mediterranean origins, with a dash of French influence, at two Upper Valley venues over the coming week and a half. The multi-instrumentalist appears first at the West Claremont Center for Music and the Arts on Monday night at 6:30. Admission is by donation of $20 to $30. To reserve seats and learn more, visit wcc-ma.org.

El Hawary also will perform at the First Congregational Church of Lebanon on Oct. 12. For tickets ($8.50 to $18.50) and more information, visit lebanonoperahouse.org or call 603-448-0400.