PALM BEACH GARDENS

Free concert

The Bel Canto Singers perform “Music of the Passiontide” at 3 p.m. today at St. Patrick Church, 13591 Prosperity Farms Road. Part of the “Music at St. Patrick” Concert Series. Free. Info: 561-626-8626, alan@stpatrickchurch.org

WEST PALM BEACH

Rarely performed opera

Palm Beach Opera presents “Salome” at 2 p.m. today, at the Kravis Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd. Richard Strauss’ 90-minute powerhouse. Adult themes. Tickets: $20 and up. Info: 561-833-7888; www.pbopera.org.

LAKE WORTH

Irish-themed event

Countertenor Terry Barber performs at 7 p.m. today at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 100 N. Palmway. Followed by a St. Patrick’s Day reception, featuring Irish-themed hors d’oeuvres, sweets, punch and Irish coffee. $20 adults in advance, $25 at the door, $10 for students, $15 at the door. Info: 561-582-6609.

BOYNTON BEACH

Chinese antique auction

A four-day auction of Chinese Antiques takes place today through Tuesday by Elite Decorative Arts, in the Quantum Town Center, 1034 Gateway Blvd. Nearly1,200 high-quality lots. Preview from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. daily, auction begins at 1 p.m. Info: www.eliteauction.com.

WEST PALM BEACH

Lighthouse fund-raiser

David Crohan performs “Chopin & Showtunes” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, at the Harriet Himmel Theatre, CityPlace, 700 S. Rosemary Ave. A wizard at the piano, he entertains with vigor, imagination and humor. Tickets: $25 adults in advance, $30 at the door, $5 students. $50 VIP includes a pre-performance cocktail party. Benefits Lighthouse of the Palm Beaches. Info: 561-848-7200, Ext. 3234; www.lighthousepalmbeaches.com/concert