My creative writing teacher in high school used this song as an example of good storytelling in class. Also Fast Car by Tracy Chapman.

If you are planning on being part of the activities, check out what passes your library has. Options vary by location but they tend to have a lot good ones. Hard to gift since they are time sensitive and must be returned but could be good for a spur of the moment outing. I've gotten passes to the Mutter and Rosenbach.