What’s Hot in the City – July 17th

ArtsEmerson presents South Africa’s internationally acclaimed Isango Ensemble’s film Son of Man tonight (Thursday) at Hibernian Hall at 7 p.m. Free admission with RSVP at www.hibernianhall.org

Also tonight, is stand-up comedy with Comedy Central’s Kevin Iso at Laugh Boston at 8 p.m. Tickets: $20 and $25; www.laughboston.com

Kevin Iso

On Friday, the Agganis Arena hosts Cirque Du Soleil’s latest production Varekai: Tales of the Forest for two shows at 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets range from $35- $165; www.ticketmaster.com

Roxbury Community College presents the 2nd annual Roxbury Rocks Musical Festival this Saturday featuring live music, food and fun for the whole family from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. on the campus of RCC. For more information, visit http://www.rcc.mass.edu

On Saturday night dance hall artist Bugle performs at the Brighton Music Hall at 8 p.m. 18 & over show. Tickets: $22.50 in advance at the box office, $27.50 online; www.ticketmaster.com

If you’re up for a drive, Tanglewood presents Tony and Grammy award-winner Audra McDonald this Sunday evening performing her favorite show tunes, popular standards, and original material at 8 p.m. Tickets: $18-$54; www.bso.org