Going South

* Celtic Music--Irish folk singer Briege Murphy will perform Sunday at the Raven Playhouse in North Hollywood. Based in County Armagh, Ireland, Murphy has recorded three CDs and is on her first American concert tour. Show time: 3:30 p.m. The playhouse is at 5233 Lankershim Blvd. $5-$10. (818) 727-9014.

* Country Fair--The Santa Clarita Valley Country Fair will be held this weekend at Newhall Park. There will be carnival rides, games, food and entertainment, including blues by the Carter Brothers, classic rock by the Archives, oldies by Captain Cardiac and the Coronaries, country by the Doo-Wah Riders and R&B; by Teresa James and the Rhythm Tramps. A community concert will follow the Fourth of July parade Tuesday. Hours: Sunday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Monday, 4-10 p.m.; Tuesday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. The park is at 24923 Newhall Ave., Newhall. Free. (661) 298-ARTS.