In concert legendary musician Peter Yarrow weaves a narrative of his life in music and politics, punctuating the major events with renditions of the iconic songs now familiar to generations. From his days in Greenwich Village in the 1960s to his connections to Bob Dylan and his career as part of the trio Peter, Paul & Mary, Peter Yarrow's life as a musician and songwriter and activist is one that has been shared with many. On Saturday, July 7 at 8 p.m. he will be in concert at the historic Opera House in Boothbay Harbor.

His talents as a creative artist, both with the legendary trio Peter, Paul & Mary and as a solo performer, are frequently directed at using music to convey a message of humanity and caring. His gift for songwriting produced some of the most moving songs from Peter, Paul & Mary, including "Puff, the Magic Dragon," "Day is Done," "Light One Candle" and "The Great Mandala." As a member of the renowned musical trio, Yarrow earned multiple gold and platinum albums, as well as numerous GRAMMYs.

For more than four decades many issues have moved Peter to commit his time and talent: equal rights, peace, the environment, gender equality, homelessness, hospice care, and education. All have utilized his skills as both a performer and an organizer. Peter Yarrow's life and work – culminating in the founding and leadership of Operation Respect with its "Don't Laugh At Me" initiative – is based on his passionate belief that music, with its power to build community and catalyze change, can be a particularly powerful organizing tool.

Tickets for this July 7 concert are available through the Opera House box office at 86 Townsend Avenue in Boothbay Harbor or by calling 633-5159. Online tickets are available at boothbayoperahouse.com. Advance tickets are $25. Tickets purchased on the day of the performance are $30, if available.