Press releases for arts and entertainment events and programs should be typed, double-spaced, with basic information about the event, performance dates and times, location, ticket prices and a public telephone number. Send notices two to three weeks before the event to Preview, 207 E. Pennsylvania Ave., Escondido, 92025, or via e-mail to preview@nctimes.com. Or fax items to (760) 745-3769.

CLUBS

Anthology ---- Trevor Davis, Pawnshop Kings, 7:30 p.m. March 4, $7-$12; Back to the Garden (music of Crosby Stills Nash & Young) with Cactus Twang & Whyte, Grano & Nash, 7:30 p.m. March 5, $7-$27; Christopher Dale Trio, Superunloader, 10:30 p.m. March 5, $10; Diane Schuur, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. March 6, $19-$29; Anthology House Band, 7 p.m. March 9, $5; Toad the Wet Sprocket, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. March 10, $16-$62; 1337 India St., San Diego; generally all ages; 619-595-0300 or anthologysd.com.

Bar Pink ---- Shows begin at 10 p.m.; The Nervous Wreckords, March 4; DJ Artistic, March 5; Birds and Batteries, Beaters, March 6; Happy Prescriptions, March 7; the Styletones, March 8; the Lustkillers, March 10; 3829 30th St., San Diego; 619-564-7194 or barpink.com.

Belly Up Tavern ---- Shoreline Rootz, Project: Out of Bounds, DJ Man Cat, 8 p.m. March 4, $10; Atomic Groove, 5:30 p.m. March 5, $5; Common Sense, Good Intentions, 9 p.m. March 5, $16-$18; Pine Mountain Logs, Matt Commerce, 9 p.m. March 6, $16-$18; Blind Boys of Alabama, 8 p.m. March 7, $30-$32; Stockholm Syndrome, These United States, 9 p.m. March 9, $15; Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, the New Mastersounds with Salvador Santana, 8 p.m. March 10, $15-$17; 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; 21 and up; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

The Casbah ---- Doors open at 8:30 p.m.; the Clientele, the Wooden Birds, Tropical Depression, March 4, $14; Leslie and the Lys, Christopher the Conquered, Lion Cut, March 5, $10-$12; Mike Watt and the Missingmen, Lite, the Hot Moon, Rats Eyes, March 6, $14; Rocky Votolato, Adam H Stephens, Correatown, March 7, $12-$14; Laura Veirs and the Hall of Flames, Old Believers, Cataldo, March 8, $10-$12; Lights On, the So So Glos, March 7 Times, March 9, $7; the Silent Comedy, Transfer, Mata Leon, March 10, $15; 2501 Kettner Blvd., San Diego; 21 and up; 619-232-4355 or casbahmusic.com.

Che Cafe ---- Lilith Velkor, Scales, the Preteens, the Beatless, 7:30 p.m. March 5, $5; Take Offense, Vendetta, the Mistake, Northern Towns, 7:30 p.m. March 6, $8; UC San Diego, Scholars Drive, La Jolla; 858-534-2111 or checafe.ucsd.edu.

Coyote Bar & Grill ---- The Rhythm Method, 6 p.m. March 4; DJ Swoll, 10:30 p.m. March 4; Clay Colton and the Bad Blokes, 6 p.m. March 5; DJ Gary B, 10:30 p.m. March 5; Blues Pharoahs, 3 p.m. March 6; Len Rainey and the Midnight Players, 6 p.m. March 6; DJ Paul D, 10:30 p.m. March 6; VIc Moraja, 2 p.m. March 7; Chris Klich, 5 p.m. March 7; karaoke, 6 p.m. March 8 and March 9; Clay Colton and the Bad Blokes, 6 p.m. March 10; 300 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad; 760-729-4695.

The Grand Cabaret ---- Arctic Heat, 9 p.m. March 5, free; Thunder Road (Bruce Springsteen tribute), 8 p.m. March 6, free; Pala Casino Spa & Resort, 11154 Highway 76, Pala; free; 877-946-7252 or palacasino.com.

Hensley's Flying Elephant Pub and Grill ---- Irish night, March 4; the Drowning Men, March 5; Self Made Men, March 6; ska with the Night Doctors, the Bandulus, the Amalgamated, March 6; DJ Creep, March 7; Billy Watson, March 10; 850 Tamarack Ave., Carlsbad; 760-434-2660 or www.hensleyspub.com.

House of Blues San Diego ---- Rebelution, Soulja, Zion I, 8 p.m. March 4 and March 5, $20; Manchester Orchestra, the Features, Biffy Clyro, Oh! Brother!, 7 p.m. March 7, $14-$17; 619-299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.

Humphrey's Backstage Live ---- Mystique, 7 p.m. March 4, $5; the Mighty Untouchables, 9 p.m. March 5, $12; Patti Zlakett, 5 p.m. March 6, free; Detroit Underground, 9 p.m. March 6, $12; Patrick Yandall, 8 p.m. March 7, $12; Robin Henkel, 7 p.m. March 8, free; band showcase, 7 p.m. March 9, $5; 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; 21 and up; 619-224-3577 or humphreysbackstagelive.com.

Lestat's ---- Bianca Paras, Cameron Rafati, Dawn Mitschele, March 4; Gregory Page, March 5; Jordan Reimer, Of Mice and Them, Rob Deez, March 6; Jake Allen, Jim Earp, March 7; Ashley Raines, Lunar Sway, See Green, March 10; 3343 Adams Ave., San Diego; 619-282-0437 or lestats.com.

The Loft ---- Jarrod Gorbel, 8 p.m. March 8, $10; Dawes, Cory Chisel & the Watering Sons, 8:30 p.m. March 10, $10-$12; Price Center East, UC San Diego, La Jolla; 858-534-8497 or theloft.ucsd.edu.

Oasis Lounge ---- Tony Suraci, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. March 5; Rising Star, 8 to 11 p.m. March 6; Harrah's Rincon Casino & Resort, 777 Harrah's Rincon Way, Valley Center; 760-751-3100 or harrahsrincon.com.

Ramona Mainstage ---- Warrel Dane, Bonded by Blood, Draind, Metatonic, Within the Swarm, 7 p.m. March 5, $15; Comfort in Rage, Beneath Lanston, Logan's Theory, Day of Anomie, Breaking the Aura, Static Halo, As Long As We Whisper, Brandon Burrill, 7 p.m. March 6; Hatchet, Witchaven, Scorned Embrace, Decay, 7 p.m. March 7; 626 Main St., Ramona; those under 21 must be accompanied by parent; 760-789-7008 or ramonamainstage.com.

Rookies ---- Oceanside Sound System, 9 p.m. March 5; 2216 El Camino Real, Oceanside; 760-757-1123 or rookiessportsbar.net.

The Royal Dive ---- Screamin' Yeehaws, March 6; Cici Porter, 8:30 p.m. March 9; 2949 San Luis Rey Road, Oceanside; 21 and up; 760-722-1911 or myspace.com/royaldivebar.

710 Beach Club ---- Natives of the New Dawn, Rock Out Karaoke, March 4; Tinga Stewart, Cualli, TRC, Sound System, Lloyd Hemmings, March 5, $12; Slight Return, March 6; 710 Garnet Ave., Pacific Beach; 21 and up; 858-483-7844 or 710bc.com.

Smokey's Lake Wohlford Cafe ---- Karaoke with Kaleena, 7:30 p.m. March 5; Cowboy Jack, 8 p.m. March 6; 25484 Lake Wohlford, Road, Escondido; 760-749-6585 or lakewohlfordcafe.com

SOMA San Diego ---- Unearth, Stick to Your Guns, Veil Maya, Carnifex, the Ghost Inside, 6 p.m. March 5, $15; Scary Kids Scaring Kids, the Sleeping, 7 p.m. March 6, $12; Alesana, A Skylit Drive, Of Mice and Men, the Word Alive, We Came As Romans, 6 p.m. March 7, $13; 3350 Sports Arena Blvd., Suite I, San Diego; all ages; 619-226-7662 or somasandiego.com.

Winston's ---- Cash Only, 9 p.m. March 4; Jet West, the Stir Crazies, Uproot, 9 p.m. March 5; Canobliss, March 7 Girl, Back From Ashes, March 6; O.B.-o-ke with Jose Sinatra, 9 p.m. March 7, $1; Electric Waste Band, March 8, $7; Great American Taxi, the Heavy Guilt, March 9; Jamm Quest, March 10; 1921 Bacon St., Ocean Beach; 21 and up; 619-222-6822 or winstonsob.com.

ROCK & POP

Teena Marie ---- 8 p.m. March 5; Pechanga Showroom, Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula; $50-$85; 877-711-2946 or pechanga.com.

"Hollywood Sings!" --- Karen Giorgio and Glen Rose perform songs from Oscar-winning films; 8 p.m. March 6; Tango Del Rey, 3567 Del Rey St., San Diego; $25; 858-794-9044.

Haiti Relief Benefit concert ---- Revive, the band at San Dieguito United Methodist Church, will perform contemporary music, and the Rev. Lynne Austin will speak about the International Child Care agency in Haiti; 5 p.m. March 7; San Dieguito United Methodist Church, 170 Calle Magdalena, Encinitas; freewill donations accepted; 760-753-6582 or encinitaschurch.com.

Brandi Carlile ---- 8 p.m. March 11; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $20-$42.50; 619-299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.

Transfer ---- With the Silent Comedy, Black Hondo; 8:30 p.m. March 11; the Casbah, 2501 Kettner Blvd., San Diego; $15; 619-232-4355 or casbahmusic.com.

Cave Singers ---- With the Dutchess and the Duke, the Moondoggies; 8:30 p.m. March 12; the Casbah, 2501 Kettner Blvd., San Diego; $12; 619-232-4355 or casbahmusic.com.

Melissa Ferrick ---- 8 p.m. March 12; Fifth Avenue Side Stage, House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $15-$17; 619-299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.

Mike Keneally Band ---- 8:30 p.m. March 12; The Loft, Price Center East, UC San Diego, La Jolla; $20; 858-534-8497 or artpwr.com.

Get Back Loretta ---- With Trains and Clouds, Add the Color, Meseta; 7 p.m. March 12; SOMA San Diego, 3350 Sports Arena Blvd., Suite I, San Diego; $10; 619-226-7662 or somasandiego.com.

Soup ---- With the Honkys; 7 p.m. March 12; Star Theatre, 402 N. Coast Highway, Oceanside; $10;

760-721-9983 or www.startheatre.biz.

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club ---- With the Whigs; 8 p.m. March 13; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $20-$37; 619-299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.

The Ruby Suns ---- With Toro y Moi; indie rock with world-music influences; 8:30 p.m. March 13; The Loft, Price Center East, UC San Diego, La Jolla; $12; 858-534-8497 or artpwr.com.

Little Boots ---- With Dragonette, Fan Death; 8:30 p.m. March 13; the Casbah, 2501 Kettner Blvd., San Diego; $12; 619-232-4355 or casbahmusic.com.

Quasi ---- With Explode Into Colors, Little White Teeth; 8:30 p.m. March 14; the Casbah, 2501 Kettner Blvd., San Diego; $12; 619-232-4355 or casbahmusic.com.

Matthew Good ---- 8:30 p.m. March 15; the Casbah, 2501 Kettner Blvd., San Diego; $17-$20; 619-232-4355 or casbahmusic.com.

The Fenians ---- Celtic rock; 8 p.m. March 17; Pechanga Showroom, Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula; $15-$25; 877-711-2946 or pechanga.com.

Xiu Xiu ---- With Tune Yards, Noveller; 8:30 p.m. March 17; the Casbah, 2501 Kettner Blvd., San Diego; $10-$12; 619-232-4355 or casbahmusic.com.

Michelle Shocked ---- Pop, rock and folk; 8 p.m. March 18; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $20-$22; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Bad Religion ---- 7 p.m. March 19 to 21; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $25-$27.50; 619-299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.

Ramona Music Fest ---- The third annual festival features Cactus Twang & Whyte and Ted Lennon, the Amalgamated, Aja Alycean, the Rumblers, Blackout Party and the Mavrix; 2 to 6 p.m. March 20; Dos Picos Park, 17953 Dos Picos Road, Ramona; $20, adults; $10, chilren ages 7 to 16; children 6 and under are free; 760-789-6858 or ramonamusicfest.org.

West Indian Girl ---- With I Will Never Be the Same; 8:30 p.m. March 20; the Casbah, 2501 Kettner Blvd., San Diego; $12; 619-232-4355 or casbahmusic.com.

Stephen Stills ---- 8 p.m. March 21; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; sold out; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Cymbals Eat Guitars ---- With Bear in Heaven, Freelance Whales; 8:30 p.m. March 23; the Casbah, 2501 Kettner Blvd., San Diego; $8; 619-232-4355 or casbahmusic.com.

Hank III & Assjack ---- 8 p.m. March 24; 4th & B, 345 B St., San Diego; $20; 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

Kreator ---- With Kataklysm, Lazaras A.D.; 8 p.m. March 24; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $25-$27.50; 619-299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.

Devendra Banhart and the Grogs ---- 9 p.m. March 25; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $25-$27; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Never Shout Never ---- With Hey March 8, the Cab, Every Avenue, the Summer Set; 6:30 p.m. March 26; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $15-$17.50; 619-299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.

The Morning Benders ---- With Miniature Tigers; 8:30 p.m. March 26; the Casbah, 2501 Kettner Blvd., San Diego; $10; 619-232-4355 or casbahmusic.com.

San Diego IndieFest 6: Metric, Far and the Nappy Roots ---- The three groups headline this two-day, outdoor concert festival with live music on seven stages in North Park; 11 a.m. to midnight March 26 and 27; University Avenue between Kansas and Ohio streets, San Diego; $25, general; $22, students, seniors and military with ID; children 8 and under are free; www.sdindiefest.com.

"Best of Doo Wop" ---- Terry Hill & Associateds presents an all-star lineup of '50s and '60s vocal ensembles including the Diamonds, original Coaster Leon Hughes and his group, Danny & the Juniors, Dodie Stevens, a Drifters tribute group, comedy host Scott Wood and the American Gold Band 8 p.m. March 27; California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido; $25-$42; 800-988-4253 or www.artcenter.org.

Tainted Love ---- '80s tribute; 9 p.m. March 27; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $15-$17; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Sons of Champlin ---- Pop; 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. March 27; Anthology, 1337 India St., San Diego; $7-$41; 619-595-0300 or anthologysd.com.

Air ---- Electronica; 8 p.m. March 27; 4th and B, 345 B St., San Diego; $34.50; 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

Hammerfall ---- With Echoes of Eternity; 8 p.m. March 28; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $29-$67.50; 619-299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.

Neal Schon Band ---- Journey guitarist's side band; 8 p.m. March 30; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $26-$28; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Paul McCartney ---- 7:30 p.m. March 30 and 31; Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood; 800-745-3000, livenation.com or ticketmaster.com.

Alkaline Trio ---- With Cursive, the Dear and Departed; 7:30 p.m. April 1; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $28.50-$30; 619-299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.

The Wedding Present ---- With Ringo Deathstar; 8:30 p.m. April 1; the Casbah, 2501 Kettner Blvd., San Diego; $15; 619-232-4355 or casbahmusic.com.

MC Hammer ---- 8 p.m. April 2; Pechanga Showroom, Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula; $35-$55; 877-711-2496 or pechanga.com.

Pierce the Veil ---- First night is electric and second night is acoustic; 6:30 p.m. April 2 and 3; SOMA San Diego, 3350 Sports Arena Blvd., Suite I, San Diego; $12, single; $20, two nights; 619-226-7662 or somasandiego.com.

Black Eyed Peas ---- With Ludacris, LMFAO; 7:30 p.m. April 3; San Diego Sports Arena, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., San Diego; 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

The Church ---- 7:30 p.m. April 4; Anthology, 1337 India St., San Diego; $7-$47; 619-595-0300 or anthologysd.com.

RJD2 ---- With Busdriver, Happy Chichester; hip-hop; 8:30 p.m. April 5; the Casbah, 2501 Kettner Blvd., San Diego; $20; 619-232-4355 or casbahmusic.com.

Owl City ---- With Paper Route, Lights; 6 p.m. April 8; SOMA San Diego, 3350 Sports Arena Blvd., Suite I, San Diego; sold out; 619-226-7662 or somasandiego.com.

Jenni Rivera ---- Mexican pop singer; 8 p.m. April 9; Pechanga Showroom, Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula; $80-$110; 877-711-2946 or pechanga.com.

Colin Hay ---- 7:30 p.m. April 9; Anthology, 1337 India St., San Diego; $7-$48; 619-595-0300 or anthologysd.com.

Super Diamond ---- 9 p.m. April 10; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $18-$20; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Elvis Costello ---- 8 p.m. April 11; Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave., San Diego; $38.50-$65; 858-534-8497 or artpower.ucsd.edu.

Cheap Trick ---- 8 p.m. April 14; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $79; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

The Big Pink ---- Electro-rock; with A Place Bury Strangers, Beaters; 8:30 p.m. April 15; the Casbah, 2501 Kettner Blvd., San Diego; $15; 619-232-4355 or casbahmusic.com.

Mark Knopfler ---- 8 p.m. April 15; Pechanga Showroom, Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula; $85-$120; 877-711-2496 or pechanga.com.

Yoshitake Expe ---- Palomar Concert Hour presents this Japanese electronic guitarist/composer performing funk, electronic and Brazilian music; 12:30 p.m. April 15; Performance Lab (Room D-10), Palomar College, 1140 W. Mission Road, San Marcos; free; 760-744-1150, ext. 2316.

Strung Out ---- With Rufio; 7 p.m. April 16; SOMA San Diego, 3350 Sports Arena Blvd., Suite I, San Diego; $15; 619-226-7662 or somasandiego.com.

Eagles ---- 7:30 p.m. April 16, 17 and 20; Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood; $45-$275; also 8 p.m. April 25; Honda Center, 2695 E. Katella Ave., Anaheim; $60-$190; 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival ---- Jay-Z, LCD Soundsystem, Them Crooked Vultures (John Paul Jones, David Grohl and Josh Homme), Vampire Weekend, deadmau5, Public Image Limited, the Specials, Grizzly Bear, Passion Pit, Grace Jones, Echo and the Bunnyment, Benny Benassi, Fever Ray, She & Him, Erol Alkan, the Avett Brothers, Calle 13, the Whitest Boy Alive, the Cribs, La Roux, Yeasayer, Wolfgang Gartner, Lucero, DJ Lance Rock, Dillinger Escape Plan, Proxy, Ra Ra Riot, Deer Tick, Aeroplane, Ceu Iglu & Harstly, Sleigh Bells, P.O.S., Baroness, Hockey, Little Dragon, Wale, Jets Overheard, Kate Miller-Heidke, As Tall As Lions, Alana Grace and Pablo Hassan: 11 a.m. to midnight April 16; Muse, Faith No More, Tieso, MGMT, David Guetta, the Dead Weather, Hot Chip, Devo, Coheed and Cambria, Kaskade, 2ManyDJs, Major Lazer, Dirty Projectors, Gossip, Z-Trip, the XX, John Waters, Les Claypool, the Raveonettes, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, Sia, Camera Obscura, Dirty South, Mew, Tokyo Police Club, Old Crow Medicine Show, Aterciopelados, Bassnectar, Frightened Rabbit, Shooter Jennings, Craze & Klever, Zoe, the Temper Trap, Portugal. The Man, White Rabbits, Band of Skulls, Girls, Beach House, Steel Train and Frank Turner: 11 a.m. to midnight April 17; Gorillaz, Pavement, Thom Yorke, Phoenix, Orbital, Spoon, Sly and the Family Stone, De La Soul, Jonsi, Julian Casablancas, Plastikman, Gary Numan, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Club 75, Sunny Day Real Estate, Infected Mushroom, Yo La Tengo, Mute Math, Deerhunter, Matt & Kim, the Big Pink, B.o.B, Babasonicos, Owen Pallett, the Glitch Mob, Mayer Hawthorne and the County, Local Natives, Hypnotic Brass Ensemble, Rusko, the Middle East, Hadouken!, the Soft Pack, Kevin Devine, Paparazzi, Delphic and One EskimO: 11 a.m. to midnight April 18; Empire Polo Club, 81-800 Avenue 51, Indio; $269, three-day pass; single-day passes have not gone on sale; coachella.com.

Tony Bennett ---- 7:30 p.m. April 18; Pala Events Center, Pala Casino Spa & Resort, 11154 Highway 76, Pala; $70-$100; 800-745-3000 or palacasino.com/entertainment.

Jeff Beck ---- 7 p.m. April 18; Pechanga Showroom, Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula; $60-$95; 877-711-2496 or pechanga.com; also 8 p.m. April 19; 4th and B, 345 B St., San Diego; $45; 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

Japandroids ---- With Avi Buffalo; 8:30 p.m. April 21; the Casbah, 2501 Kettner Blvd., San Diego; $12-$14; 619-232-4355 or casbahmusic.com.

Overkill ---- With Vader, God Dethroned, Warbringer, Evile, Woe of Tyrants; 7:30 p.m. April 21; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $30; 619-299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.

Norah Jones ---- 8 p.m. April 24; Spreckels Theatre, 121 Broadway, San Diego; $50-$60; 619-220-8497 or ticketmaster.com.

HIM ---- With We Are the Fallen, Dommin, Drive-A; 7 p.m. April 25; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $29-$32; 619-299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.

Rogue Wave ---- 9 p.m. April 27; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $13-$15; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Avett Brothers ---- Acoustic/bluegrass-based music mixed with rock 'n' roll spirit; 8:30 p.m. April 29; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $28.50-$42.50; 619-299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.

The Slackers ---- 8:30 p.m. April 29; the Casbah, 2501 Kettner Blvd., San Diego; $18; 619-232-4355 or casbahmusic.com.

Daughtry ---- 7:30 p.m. May 1; San Diego Sports Arena, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., San Diego; $29.50-$39.50; 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

Dark Star Orchestra ---- 9 p.m. April 30 and May 1; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $28-$30; 619-299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.

Ratt ---- With Warrant; 8 p.m. April 30; Pechanga Showroom, Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula; $25-$40; 877-711-2946 or pechanga.com/entertainment.aspx.

A Day to Remember ---- With August Burns Red, Silverstein, Enter Shikari, Go Radio; 6:30 p.m. May 1; SOMA San Diego, 3350 Sports Arena Blvd., Suite I, San Diego; $20; 619-226-7662 or somasandiego.com.

Palomar College Music Students Recital ---- 12:30 p.m. May 6; Performance Lab (Room D-10), Palomar College, 1140 W. Mission Road, San Marcos; free; 760-744-1150, ext. 2316.

2010 Blow Your Pipes BandaThon ---- Five rock/metal/alt bands will compete in this inaugural Oceanside battle of the bands: England Street, Endoxi, Mike Vargas, Depravity and Virtigo; event also includes models and prizes; 4 p.m. to closing May 6 and 7; Larry's Beach Club, 1145 S. Tremont St., Oceanside; 760-681-6029.

The Besnard Lakes ---- 8:30 p.m. May 12; the Casbah, 2501 Kettner Blvd., San Diego; $8-$10; 619-232-4355 or casbahmusic.com.

The Album Leaf ---- With Sea Wolf; 7 p.m. May 14; Birch North Park Theatre, 2891 University Ave., San Diego; $16-$18; casbahmusic.com.

Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles ---- 2 and 8 p.m. May 15; San Diego Civic Theatre, Third Avenue and B Street, San Diego; $17.50-$74.50; 619-570-1100 or sandiegotheatres.org.

Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band ---- 9 p.m. May 15; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $25-$27; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Jonathan Richman ---- 8:30 p.m. May 19; the Casbah, 2501 Kettner Blvd., San Diego; $10-$12; 619-232-4355 or casbahmusic.com.

Shout Out Louds ---- 8 p.m. May 20; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $15-$17.50; 619-299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.

Eagles ---- 7:30 p.m. May 23; Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre, 2050 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista; $41-$266; tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. March 8; 800-745-3000, livenation.com or ticketmaster.com.

Kaki King ---- 9 p.m. May 23; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $15-$17; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

The National ---- 7:30 p.m. May 23; Spreckels Theatre, 121 Broadway, San Diego; $30; 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

Nada Surf ---- With Telekinesis; 9 p.m. May 24; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $20-$22; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Cobra Starship ---- With 3oh3!, Travis McCoy, I Fight Dragons; 6 p.m. May 29; SOMA San Diego, 3350 Sports Arena Blvd., Suite I, San Diego; $25; 619-226-7662 or somasandiego.com.

The English Beat ---- 9 p.m. June 4 and 5; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $20; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

U2 ---- 7 p.m. June 6 and 7; Angel Stadium of Anaheim, 2000 Gene Autry Way, Anaheim; sold out; 800-745-3000, ticketmaster.com or livenation.com.

Dave Matthews Band ---- 7:30 p.m. Aug. 20; Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre, 2050 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista; $35-$70; 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

American Carnage Tour: Slayer, Megadeth and Testament ---- 7:30 p.m. Aug. 29; Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre, 2050 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista; $21-$61; 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

JAZZ, R&B & BLUES

Valley Center/Pauma Music Boosters 13th annual Jazz Benefit Concert ---- Local jazz/swing DJ Doug Best, host of "Doug Best Swings," will be honored at the annual concert featuring the San Diego Jazz Orchestra, with students from the Valley Center Middle and High School jazz ensembles; 6 p.m. March 4; Valley Center High School, 31322 Cole Grade Road, Valley Center; $10; 760-500-1030.

Preservation Hall Jazz Band ---- Traditional jazz; 8 p.m. March 4; Birch North Park Theatre, 2891 University Ave., San Diego; $35-$45; 619-239-8836 or birchnorthparktheatre.net.

Palomar/Pacific Coast Concert Band ---- Ken Bell conducts the band in a program celebrating classic and modern American music traditions; 8 p.m. March 6; California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido; $12, general; $10, seniors; $8, students; 760-744-1150, ext. 2453.

Palomar Jazz! ---- Steve Steinberg conducts the Palomar jazz ensembles in a mixed program; 4 p.m. March 7; California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido; $12, general; $10, seniors; $8, students; 760-744-1150, ext. 2453.

James Harman ---- Blues harmonica; 7:30 p.m. March 7; New Village Arts Theatre, 2787 State St., Carlsbad; $20-$25; 760-433-3245 or newvillagearts.org.

Gilbert Castellanos, Marshall Hawkins and Daniel Jackson ---- Straight-ahead jazz trio; 8 p.m. March 12; Dizzy's, San Diego Wine & Culinary Center, 200 Harbor Drive, San Diego; $15; 858-270-7467 or dizzysjazz.com.

Karl Denson's Tiny Universe ---- Jazz; 9 p.m. March 13; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $20-$22; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Martin Taylor and Mundell Lowe ---- Jazz guitarists; 7 p.m. March 14; Dizzy's, San Diego Wine & Culinary Center, 200 Harbor Drive, San Diego; $20; 858-270-7467 or dizzysjazz.com.

John Scofield ---- Jazz guitar; 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. March 16; Anthology, 1337 India St., San Diego; $7-45; 619-595-0300 or anthologysd.com.

Nat Adderly Jr. Quintents ---- Straight-ahead jazz; 7:30 p.m. March 17; Anthology, 1337 India St., San Diego; $16; 619-595-0300 or anthologysd.com.

The Wellers ---- Palomar Concert Hour presents the family band of jazz multi-instrumentalists Bob and Ellen Weller with their sons, bassist Danny and drummer Charlie; 12:30 p.m. March 18; Performance Lab, Room D-10, Palomar College, 1140 W. Mission Road, San Marcos; free; 760-744-1150, ext. 2316.

Steve Tyrell ---- Contemporary jazz; 7:30 p.m. March 19; 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. March 20; Anthology, 1337 India St., San Diego; $7-$59; 619-595-0300 or anthologysd.com.

Coastal Cities Jazz Band ---- Big band jazz and swing; 2 p.m. March 21; Carlsbad Community Church, 3175 Harding St., Carlsbad; $15; 858-775-1113.

Duo jazz piano with Kenny Werner and Mike Wofford ---- 8 p.m. April 7; Birch North Park Theatre, 2891 University Ave., San Diego; $35-$45; 619-239-8836 or birchnorthparktheatre.net.

High Society Jazz Band ---- Wells Fargo free First March 10 concert features jazz, dixie, swing and big band; 4 and 7 p.m. April 7; California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido; free; first come, first served; 800-988-4253 or www.artcenter.org.

Gretchen Parlo ---- Jazz singer; 8 p.m. April 7; The Loft, Price Center East, UC San Diego, La Jolla; $16; 858-534-8497 or artpwr.com.

Big Band Broadcast ---- 2 and 8 p.m. April 10; Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave., San Diego; call for ticket prices; 619-570-1100 or sdbalboa.org.

Tribute to Glenn Miller & the Vocal Groups ---- Terry Hill & Associates presents the Tex Beneke Orchestra with host Peter Marshall and vocal groups the Four Lads, the Ink Spots, the DeMarche Sisters and String of Pearls; 3 p.m. April 18; California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido; $25-$42.50; 800-988-4253 or artcenter.org.

Pat Metheny ---- 8 p.m. April 21; Spreckels Theatre, 121 Broadway, San Diego; $55-$65; 619-220-8497 or ticketmaster.com.

Monterey Jazz Festival on Tour ---- 7:30 p.m. April 21; Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave., San Diego; call for ticket prices; 619-570-1100 or sdbalboa.org.

Earl Thomas ---- 7:30 p.m. April 22; Anthology, 1337 India St., San Diego; $7-$41; 619-595-0300 or anthologysd.com.

Orchestra Nova: "Martinis and Tikis: Cool Music and Hot Nights" ---- Conductor Jung-Ho Pak leads the orchestra in a tribute to the jazz and Latin bossa nova favorites of the '50s and '60s with vocalists Nicole Werner and Dave Scott, flutist Holly Hofmann and ballroom dancer Elena Rodriguez and partner; 4 p.m. April 24; California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido; $19-$34; 800-988-4253 or www.artcenter.org.

Dark Star Orchestra ---- 9 p.m. April 30; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $28-$30; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Eddie Palmieri ---- Jazz piano; 8 p.m. April 30; Birch North Park Theatre, 2891 University Ave., San Diego; $35-$65; 858-459-3724 or ljms.org.

Stanton Moore Trio ---- Featuring Anders Osborne and Robert Walters; 9 p.m. May 7; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $15-$17; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Poncho Sanchez Latin Jazz Band ---- 8 p.m. May 15; Birch North Park Theatre, 2891 University Ave., San Diego; $35-$65; 619-239-8836 or birchnorthparktheatre.net.

Terrell Stafford Quartet ---- With Gerald Clayton; 8 p.m. June 2; Birch North Park Theatre, 2891 University Ave., San Diego; $15-$27; 619-239-8836 or birchnorthparktheatre.net.

The Temptations and the Four Tops ---- 8 p.m. June 11; Pechanga Showroom, Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula; $50-$80; 877-711-2496 or pechanga.com; the Temptations also perform at 8 p.m. Feb. 12; DreamCatcher at Viejas; Viejas Casino, 5000 Willows Road, Alpine; $45-$55; 619-659-5652 or viejasentertainment.com.

Denise Donatelli with the Geoffrey Keezer Quartet ---- 8 p.m. July 7; Birch North Park Theatre, 2891 University Ave., San Diego; $15-$27; 619-239-8836 or birchnorthparktheatre.net.

COUNTRY & FOLK

Triptych ---- Contemporary folk with Peggy Watson, David Beldock and Joe Rathburn; 7 p.m. March 6; Templar's Hall, Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Road, Poway; $18; 858-566-4040.

Ronny Cox ---- Folk musician/character actor; 7:30 p.m. March 19; Civic Center Library Community Room, 330 N. Coast Highway, Oceanside; $15; 760-435-5600.

Small Potatoes ---- Folk; 7:30 p.m. March 20; San Dieguito United Methodist Church, 170 Calle Magdalena, Encinitas; $18; 858-566-4040 or sdfolkheritage.org.

Old Town Temecula Bluegrass Festival ---- The annual three-day festival begins with a paid indoor concert on March 19, followed by two days of free outdoor concerts in town square and workshops at the Merc; Alan Munde Gazette, Bluegrass Etc. and Silverado Bluegrass perform from 7 to 10 p.m. March 20 at Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main St., Temecula; $15; from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 20 and 21, music will be performed on two outdoor stages; performers include Sligo Rags, Hunt Family Bluegrass, Lonesome Otis, Old Haywires, Bluegrass Brethren, Gone Tomorrow, Highway 76 and Older than Dirt; Town Square, 42051 Main St., Temecula; free; other features include free music workshops from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 20 and 21 at the Merc; free; 951-3952 or www.temeculacalifornia.com.

Judy Collins ---- 7:30 p.m. March 22 and 23; Acoustic Music San Diego, 4605 Mansfield St. (Normal Heights United Methodist Church), San Diego; 619-303-8176.

Jay Ungar & Molly Mason Family Band ---- Traditional and folk; 7:30 p.m. March 27; San Dieguito United Methodist Church, 170 Calle Magdalena, Encinitas; $22; 858-566-4040 or sdfolkheritage.org.

"Guthrie Family Rides Again" ---- Arlo Guthrie headlines this family concert with Abe, Cathy, Annie and Sarah Lee Guthrie and Johnny Irion; 8 p.m. April 14; California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido; $28-$43; 800-988-4253.

Nanci Griffith ---- Folk; 8 p.m. April 22; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $30-$32; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Stagecoach festival ---- Keith Urban, Toby Keith, Brooks & Dunn, Sugarland, Billy Currington, Phil Vassar, Merle Haggard, the Oak Ridge Boys, Ray Price, Jamey Johnson, the Avett Brothers, Carlene Carter, Bobby Bare, Joey and Rory, BJ Thomas, Nick 13, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, Baxter Black, Easton Corbin, Heidi Newfield, Mallary Hope, Chuck Mead, Mary Gauthier, Little Jimmy Dickens, Bill Anderson, Waddie Mitchell and Trampled by Turtles; noon to midnight April 24 and 25; Empire Polo Club, 81-800 Avenue 51, Indio; $129, two-day pass; $89, single-day pass; stagecoachfestival.com.

Martin Sexton ---- 8 p.m. May 6; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $20-$22; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Tim McGraw ---- With Lady Antebellum; 7 p.m. June 4; Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre, 2050 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista; $29.50-$74.50; tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Feb. 27; 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

WORLD & REGGAE

Nam Jin ---- Korean singing star; 7:30 p.m. March 6; Pala Events Center, Pala Casino Spa & Resort, 11154 Highway 76, Pala; $50-$90; 877-946-7252.

Damaru ---- African and Middle Eastern rhythms; 2 p.m. March 7; Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive, Encinitas; free; 760-753-7376.

Band of the Irish Guards/Royal Regiment of Scotland ---- An 80-member band of pipers and drummers from the United Kingdom; 2 and 7 p.m. March 7; Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave., San Diego; $39-$69; 619-570-1100 or sdbalboa.org.

Kartik Seshadri and Friends ---- Indian music; 8 p.m. March 12; Sherwood Auditorium, Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, 700 Prospect St., La Jolla; $35-$125 ---- proceeds benefit the Mingei International Museum; 619-239-0003, ext. 133.

One Drop ---- Reggae; 9 p.m. March 12; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $12-$14; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Ladysmith Black Mambazo ---- South African; 7:30 p.m. March 13; Anthology, 1337 India St., San Diego; $19-$57; 619-595-0300 or anthologysd.com.

The Fenians ---- Contemporary and traditional Irish music; 8 p.m. March 17; Pechanga Showroom, Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula; $15-$25; 877-711-2946 or pechanga.com.

Junior Reid ---- Reggae; 9 p.m. March 19; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $23-$25; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Paddy Doyle's Boots ---- Irish folk and traditional music; 7:30 p.m. March 20; Fallbrok Woman's Club, 238 W. Mission Road, Fallbrook; call for ticket prices; 760-723-7255.

USC World Guitar Ensemble ---- Palomar Concert Hour presents the University of Southern California group performing music from Brazil, Africa, Argentina and the Caribbean, arranged by Palomar alumnus Scott Wolf; 12:30 p.m. April 8; Performance Lab (Room D-10), Palomar College, 1140 W. Mission Road, San Marcos; free; 760-744-1150, ext. 2316.

John Brown's Body ---- With Toubab Krewe, Stickfigure; reggae; 9 p.m. April 21; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $17-$19; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Fred Benedetti & Peter Sprague ---- Palomar Concert Hour presents the two local guitarists performing Brazilian-style music, new angles on Beatles music, blues, Celtic and flamenco numbers; 12:30 p.m. April 22; Performance Lab (Room D-10), Palomar College, 1140 W. Mission Road, San Marcos; free; 760-744-1150, ext. 2316.

Groundation ---- 9 p.m. May 13 and 14; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $17-$19; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Midnite ---- 9 p.m. May 17; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $20-$22; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Heart 2 Heart ---- Filipino artists Regine Velasquez, Ogie Alcasid, Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes; 8 p.m. May 28; Starlight Theatre, Pala Casino Spa & Resort, 11154 Highway 76, Pala; $45-$75; 877-946-7252 or palacasino.com.

Femi Kuti ---- 9 p.m. July 6; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $18-$20; tickets go on sale at noon Feb. 26; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Gipsy Kings ---- 8 p.m. July 15; Pechanga Showroom, Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula; $80-$120; 877-711-2946 or pechanga.com/entertainment.aspx.

CLASSICAL

Gregorio Gonzalez ---- Palomar Concert Hour presents the operatic baritone performing works by Torroba, Mozart, Donizetti and Korngold; 12:30 p.m. March 4; Performance Lab (Room D-10), Palomar College, 1140 W. Mission Road, San Marcos; free; 760-744-1150, ext. 2316.

"Romantic Duets in the Italian Tradition: Love and Betrayal" ---- Montreal-based duo of Daniel Taylor and Suzie LeBlanc perform instrumental and vocal music by Handel, Monteverdi, Rossi Cavalli and Manelli; 7 p.m. March 5; St. James-by-the-Sea, 7543 Prospect St., La Jolla; $28-$35, general; $10, students; 619-291-8246.

"Night With the Stars" ---- Carlsbad High School presents its annual spring choral show; 7 p.m. March 5 and March 6; Carlsbad Cultural Arts Center, Carlsbad High School, 3557 Monroe Ave., Carlsbad; $7-$10; 760-434-7954.

Priti Gandhi solo recital ---- The Del Mar-raised soprano, who performs at opera houses around the world, presents her first San Diego solo recital; 7:30 p.m. March 6; Birch North Park Theatre, 2891 University Ave., San Diego; $40 ($60 includes champagne reception); 619-239-8836 or birchnorthparktheatre.net.

Orion String Quartet ---- With Peter Serkin; 8 p.m. March 6; Sherwood Auditorium, Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, 700 Prospect Drive, La Jolla; $25-$75; 858-459-3728 or ljms.org.

"Crossing the Line" ---- Connections Chamber Music Series features the California Quartet and jazz guitarist Peter Sprague exploring the connection between classical and jazz forms with works by George Gershwin, Duke Ellington, Maurice Ravel and others; 5 p.m. March 7 (pre-concert hors d'oeuvres reception at 4 p.m.); The Crossings at Carlsbad, 5800 The Crossings Drive, Carlsbad; $25 (includes reception); 760-444-1800.

Jean-Frederic Neuburger ---- Classical piano; 8 p.m. March 7; Neurosciences Institute, 10640 John Jay Hopkins Drive, La Jolla; $15-$30; 858-459-3728 or ljms.org.

Gustavo Romero ---- The San Diego-bred world-renowned pianist performs an all-Beethoven program; 4 p.m. March 7; Francis Parker School, 6501 Linda Vista Drive, San Diego; $25, adults; $15, students; 858-569-7900.

Dan Franklin Smith ----- Hidden Valley Community Concert Association presents the international pianist in a program of works by Chopin and works by American composers including Gottschalk, Gershwin, Copland, Brubeck and Previn; 7:30 p.m. March 8; California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido; $15; 760-740-0619.

Piano for Two ---- Pianists Eunice Williams and Naomi Hobbs perform four-hand works by Leroy Anderson, Leonard Bernstein, George Gershwin, Liszt, Piazzolla and John Williams; 7 p.m. March 10; Carmel Valley Library, 3919 Townsgate Drive, Carmel Valley; free; 858-552-1668.

"Four Hands: Morebello/Rathje Duo ---- Palomar Concert Hour presents pianists Ronald Morebello and Vera Rathje performing four-hand works by Dvorak, Schumann, Clark, Piazzola and Mendelssohn; 12:30 p.m. March 11; Performance Lab (Room D-10), Palomar College, 1140 W. Mission Road, San Marcos; free; 760-744-1150, ext. 2316.

"Spring Ring" handbell concert ---- More than 100 handbell ringers, including a group from Azusa Pacific University, will perform; 4 p.m. March 13; Faith Lutheran Church, 700 E. Bobier Drive, Vista; 760-207-2090.

Palomar Symphony Spring Concert ---- Program includes Schumann's Symphony No. 1, "Spring Symphony"; 8 p.m. March 13; Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 15498 Espola Road, Poway; pay-what-you-can; 858-748-0505.

Millennia Consort Celtic Concert ---- The organ-plus chamber ensemble will be joined by Charles Rosenberger of the Cameron Highlanders Pipe Band for a St. Patrick's Day-themed concert program; 3:30 p.m. March 14; First United Methodist Church of Escondido, 341 S. Kalmia St., Escondido; freewill offering; 760-745-5100.

La Jolla Symphony & Chorus: Music of Poland ---- Pianist Peter Gach, Palomar College's artist in residence, and vocalists Renee Calvo, Janelle DeStefano and Philip Larson join the symphony and choir for a program of works by Polish composers including Penderecki's "Chaconne ---- In Memoriam John Paul II" and Szymanowski's "Stabat Mater" and symphony for Piano and Orchestra; 8 p.m. March 13 and 3 p.m. March 14; Mandeville Auditorium, UC San Diego, La Jolla; $15-$29; 858-534-4637 or lajollasymphony.com.

The Irish Sopranos ---- Three classically trained sopranos from Cork, Tralee and Wexford, Ireland, perform pop, classics and traditional Irish folk music; 7:30 p.m. March 17; California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido; $17-$32.50; 800-988-4253 or www.artcenter.org.

Mariinsky Orchestra ---- Valery Gergiev conducts; 8 p.m. March 19; Copley Symphony Hall, 750 B St., San Diego; $25-$95; 858-459-3728 or ljms.org.

North County Symphony Orchestra: "Going for Baroque" ---- Bach's Brandenberg Concerto No. 4 in G Major, Bach-Stokowski's "Toccata and Fugue," Handel's "Suite from the Water Music" and Marcello's Concerto in C minor for Trumpet and Orchestra; 2 p.m. March 21; Concert Hall, Building 2400, MiraCosta College, 1 Barnard Drive, Oceanside; $10, general admission; $8, students and seniors; 760-795-6815 or www.miracosta.edu/events.

Civic Youth Orchestra Spring Showcase ---- More than 50 San Diego-area young musicians will perform; 3 p.m. March 21; California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido; $17-$32.50; 800-988-4253 or www.artcenter.org.

Young Artists in Recital ---- Teen opera singers from the San Diego Youth Opera and students of Georgetta Psaros and Sarah Lopez with accompanist John Danke; 3 p.m. March 21; Meadowlark Church, 1918 Redwing St., San Marcos; $10 donation; 760-525-7233.

"Storytelling" ---- Art of Elan presents violinist Kate Hatmaker and flutist Demarre McGill performing Corigliano's "Snapshot ---- circa 1909," "Folksongs" arranged by Luciano Berio and more; 7 p.m. March 23; San Diego Museum of Art, El Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego; $25, general; $10, students; tickets include a post-concert reception; 619-692-2081.

Cal State Fullerton Guitar Ensemble ---- Music of British Isles, as well as music written for guitar by Nikita Koshkin, John Duarte, Fito Olivares and Luc Levesque; 7:30 p.m. March 24; Concert Hall, Building 2400, MiraCosta College, 1 Barnard Drive, Oceanside; $10, general admission; $8, students and seniors; 760-795-6815 or www.miracosta.edu/events.

Richard Goode ---- With Peter Serkin; 8 p.m. March 26; Sherwood Auditorium, Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, 700 Prospect Street, La Jolla; $25-$75; 858-459-3728 or ljms.org.

Mainly Mozart Spotlight Series: Clarinetist David Shifrin and Daedalus Quartet ---- Program features Weber's Clarinet Quartet in B flat, Beethoven's String Quartet in F and Mozart's Clarinet Quintet in A; 8 p.m. March 26 and 27; the Neurosciences Institute, 10640 John Jay Hopkins Drive, La Jolla; $48; also 6:30 p.m. March 28 ---- without the Weber piece (pre-concert reception at 5:30 p.m.); The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe, 5951 Linea del Cielo, Rancho Santa Fe; $60; 619-239-0100, ext. 2, or mainlymozart.org.

San Francisco Chamber Orchestra ---- Fallbrook Music Society presents the orchestra with Israeli mandolinist Avi Avital in a program featuring a Bach violin concerto, a variation by Beethoven and works by Corelli, Bartok and Golijov; 3 p.m. March 28; Bob Burton Center for the Performing Arts, Fallbrook High School, 2400 S. Stage Coach Lane, Fallbrook; $38, adults; $25, active-duty military; $10, students; 760-451-8644 or www.fallbrookmusicsociety.org.

Grand opening celebration for MiraCosta College Concert Hall ---- Singers and instrumentalists from MiraCosta's music program perform Mozart's Requiem in concert to mark new concert venue; 7:30 p.m. March 27 (reception at 6:30 p.m.) and 2 p.m. March 28; Concert Hall, Building 2400, MiraCosta College, 1 Barnard Drive, Oceanside; March 27: $10, general admission; $8, students and seniors; March 28 is free for faculty/staff and their guests (up to 4 tickets); 760-795-6815 or www.miracosta.edu/events.

The California Quartet: "American Roots and Rhythms" ---- As the second concert of Matthew Tommasini's Connections Chamber Music Series, the quartet presents a program including Michael Daugherty's "Elvis Everywhere," John Adams' "John's Book of Alleged Dances," Steve Reich's "Different Trains," Barber's "Adagio for Strings" and Tommasini's "Fiddle States"; 2 p.m. March 28; Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive, Encinitas; check Web site for ticket prices; matthewtommasini.com/connections.html.

Palomar Chamber Singers & Palomar Women's Chorus ---- Palomar Concert Hour presents a performance by the two campus choirs; 12:30 p.m. April 1; Performance Lab (Room D-10), Palomar College, 1140 W. Mission Road, San Marcos; free; 760-744-1150, ext. 2316.

Hutchins Consort: "Microtonality in the Violin Band Tradition" ---- The North County-based violin octet presents a concert program featuring new works commissioned by the National Endowment for the Arts; 7:30 p.m. April 10; the Neurosciences Institute, 10640 John Jay Hopkins Drive, La Jolla; $25, general; $15, students and seniors; 760-632-0554 or hutchinsconsort.org.

"Choral Fusion: The Modern Folk Revival" ---- Palomar Chamber Singers and the Palomar Chorale will perform folk music by Ralph Vaughan Williams, Alice Parker and Osvaldo Golijov; 8 p.m. April 10 and 2 p.m. April 11; Performance Lab (Room D-10), Palomar College, 1140 W. Mission Road, San Marcos; $12, general; $10, seniors; $8, students; 760-744-1150, ext. 2453.

Calder Quartet ---- 8 p.m. April 15; The Loft, Price Center East, UC San Diego, La Jolla; $16; 858-534-8497 or artpwr.com.

The JACK Quartet ---- Contemporary string quartet's program includes Jeff Meyers' "dopamine," Matthias Pintscher's "Treatise IV for Treatise on the Veil," the world premiere of Richard Carrick's "Adagios" and Iannis Xenakis' "Tetra"; 7:30 p.m. April 17; Schulman Auditorium, Carlsbad City Library, 1775 Dove Lane, Carlsbad; $15; carlsbadmusicguild.org.

Schleswig-Holstein Festival Orchestra ---- Christopher Eschenbach conducts with featured pianist Lang Lang; 8 p.m. April 17; Copley Symphony Hall, 750 B St., San Diego; $25-$95; 858-459-3728 or ljms.org.

Mainly Mozart Spotlight Series: Violinist Ida Levin, Violist Richard O'Neill and cellist Fred Sherry ---- Program features Mozart's Duo No. 1 in G for Violin and Viola, Schubert's String Trio in B flat and Beethoven's String Trio in C minor; 8 p.m. April 23 and 24; the Neurosciences Institute, 10640 John Jay Hopkins Drive, La Jolla; $48; also 2 p.m. April 25; St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church, 6628 St. Isabel St., Carlsbad; $25-$35; and 6:30 p.m. April 25 ---- without the Schubert piece (pre-concert reception at 5:30 p.m.); The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe, 5951 Linea del Cielo, Rancho Santa Fe; $60; 619-239-0100, ext. 2, or mainlymozart.org.

St. Petersburg Quartet ---- Fallbrook Music Society presents Russian string ensemble performing works by Ravel and Borodin as well as Dvorak's Piano Quintet in A major; 3 p.m. April 25; Bob Burton Center for the Performing Arts, Fallbrook High School, 2400 S. Stage Coach Lane, Fallbrook; $38, adults; $25, active-duty military; $10, students; 760-451-8644 or www.fallbrookmusicsociety.org.

The California Quartet: "Latin-American Perspectives" ---- As the third concert of Matthew Tommasini's Connections Chamber Music Series, the quartet presents works by Revueltas, Ginastera, Villa-Lobos and Tommasini; 2 p.m. April 25; Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive, Encinitas; check web site for ticket prices; matthewtommasini.com/connections.html.

Eroica Trio ---- 8 p.m. May 1; Sherwood Auditorium, Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, 700 Prospect Street, La Jolla; $25-$75; 858-459-3728 or ljms.org.

Civic Youth Orchestra ----- Hidden Valley Community Concert Association presents the local youth symphony; 7:30 p.m. May 2; California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido; $15; 760-740-0619.

Redlands Symphony ---- Fallbrook Music Society presents the orchestra with Spanish pianist Jose Menor in an all-Gershwin piano concerto program; 3 p.m. May 16; Bob Burton Center for the Performing Arts, Fallbrook High School, 2400 S. Stage Coach Lane, Fallbrook; $38, adults; $25, active-duty military; $10, students; 760-451-8644 or www.fallbrookmusicsociety.org.

Orion Weiss ---- 8 p.m. May 21; Sherwood Auditorium, Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, 700 Prospect Street, La Jolla; $25-$75; 858-459-3728 or ljms.org.

The California Quartet: "Folk Inspirations" ---- As the fourth concert of Matthew Tommasini's Connections Chamber Music Series, the quartet presents Tommasini's arrangement of Bartok's "Romanian Folk Dances," Dvorak's Quartet in G major, Chinary Ung's "Khse Buon" and Tommasini's "Pizzica" folk dance; 2 p.m. May 23; Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive, Encinitas; check web site for ticket prices; matthewtommasini.com/connections.html.

Haochen Zhang ---- 8 p.m. May 23; the Neurosciences Institute, 10640 John Jay Hopkins Drive, La Jolla; $15-$30; 858-459-3728 or ljms.org.

The California Quartet: "Sonic Stories" ---- As the final concert in Matthew Tommasini's Connections Chamber Music Series, the quartet presents Tommasini's "Dreams of Orpheus," Janacek's Quartet No. 1 and Messaien's "Quartet for the End of Time"; 2 p.m. June 27; Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive, Encinitas; check Web site for ticket prices; matthewtommasini.com/connections.html.