The passing of musical theater legend Angela Lansbury weighs heavy on me and many others in the entertainment community this week.

For those who aren’t familiar with her extensive body of work, Lansbury’s range of skill carried her through roles like Disney’s animated film “Beauty and the Beast” as the voice of Mrs. Potts, a mystery writer and amateur crime fighter in TV show “Murder ... She Wrote” and as a criminal baker in the Broadway production of “Sweeney Todd.”

The five-time Tony award winner shook up the Great White Way and other avenues of the entertainment business with her exceptional humor and killer vocals. For me, growing up watching her career blossom, she leaves behind a legacy of laughter and aspiration.

On that note, I’m happy to report theater and arts opportunities are abundant in Butler County this weekend.

The Butler County Bookfest is back, with an array of selections courtesy of the Mr. Bookman store in Franklin. The event is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, through Saturday, Oct. 15, and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16, at the Butler Farm Show grounds exhibit hall, 625 Evans City Road in Connoquenessing Township.

Slippery Rock University’s production of the play “Pride and Prejudice” kicks off at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14, in the Stoner Black Box theater on campus. For tickets and more information, visit sru.universitytickets.com.

“Night of the Living Dead” weekend in Evans City includes a screening of the film at 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14, a tour of the film’s locations, and horrifying vendors, among other events. For tickets and more information, visit www.thelivingdeadweekend.com/evans-city/.

Fall foliage, music, cars and vendors will make up the fun of Zelienople Country Fall Fest at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, and at noon Sunday, Oct. 16, on Main Street.

Harmony’s Sleepy Hollow Festival runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, and will include an artisan market, live music, and a pet/owner look-alike contest.

SRU’s Homecoming will have you “Feelin’ 22.” Between the parade at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, and the community festival called “Rock the Block” outside Mihalik Thompson Stadium, there’s sure to be something for everyone. A complete list of activities can be found under the events tab of the university website.

Witches Day Out 2022 supports small business on Main Street in Butler City from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15. The day of shopping, food and drinks is peppered with opportunities to win prizes as well!

The Monster Mile Family Walk provides opportunity to show off your costume, craft, and pet animals in Alameda Park, 184 Alameda Park Road in Butler Township, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15.

Breakthrough Butler’s OctoberFest lasts from 2 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, in Butler Township Park, 468 S. Duffy Road. Fall games, a pumpkin patch and vendors will abound at the family-friendly event.

From 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, a Trunk or Treat is planned at the Rose E. Schneider Family YMCA, 2001 Ehrman Road, Cranberry Township. Admission is $10 for youth age 16 or younger.

The Butler City Firefighters Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser begins at noon Saturday, Oct. 15. Stop by Butler Moose Lodge 64, 225 W. Jefferson St., for a good meal.

St. Peter's Reformed Church, 320 E. Grandview Ave., Zelienople, is conducting a free benefit concert featuring gospel singer Mark Bishop at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15 to raise funds for its Uganda Mission Trip Team.

Experience ’80s and classic rock music by The Pulse Band at Saxonburg Volunteer Fire Company’s hall, 155 Pittsburgh St. Doors open at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15.

Butler County Historical Society will offer an evening of terrifying tales and candy with Hair-Raising Histories at the Sen. Walter Lowrie House, 123 W. Diamond St., from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15.