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 ---- Novamenco, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 29, $7-$30; Spencer Day, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30, $7-$30; Steph Johnson, Paul Cannon, SO3, 9:30 p.m. Oct. 30, $7; Teedra Moses, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 31, $14-$35; Dr. Boogie (DJ spinning R&B, dance and funk), 9:30 p.m. Oct. 31, $22; Anthology House Band, 7 p.m. Nov. 3, $5; Jean Luc Ponty, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Nov. 4, $7-$59; 1337 India St., San Diego; 619-595-0300 or anthologysd.com.

Bar Pink ---- Shows begin at 10 p.m.; Finn Riggins, Zion Laser Strike, Oct. 29; Girl in a Coma, Normandie, Oct. 30; Halloween bash with Junior the Discopunk, Mr. Atari, Oct. 31; Crash Encore, the Always Already, Nov. 1; the Styletones, Nov. 2; Adrian Demain's Exoticatronica, Nov. 3; 3829 30th St., San Diego; 619-564-7194 or barpink.com.

The Beauty Bar ---- Arms Entwined, Ancient History, 9 p.m. Oct. 29; One I Red, Echo Revolution, Synesthetic, Amonst the Lost, DJs P Prez, Shermz, 9 p.m. Oct. 30; Jordan Reynolds, the Higherarchs, DJs Dimitri and Onizo, 9 p.m. Oct. 31; Longstay, These United States, Miles Benjamin, Anthony Robinson, Ellamae, 8 p.m. Nov. 3; 4746 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego; 619-516-4746 or myspace.com/thebeautybar.

Belly Up Tavern ---- Gift of Gab, 9 p.m. Oct. 29, $16; the Brokers, 5:30 p.m. Oct. 30, $5; '80s Heat presents the Nightmare Before Halloween with Freeze Frame, 9 p.m. Oct. 30, $25; '80s Heat presents the Nightmare Before Halloween with Blasphemous Guitars (Smiths/Morrissey tribute), 9 p.m. Oct. 31, $25; SurfAid International Earthquake Relief fundraiser, 6 p.m. Nov. 1, $10-$12; Minus the Bear, the Antlers, Twin Tigers, 8 p.m. Nov. 2, $17-$19; Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, the Deadly Syndrome, Family of the Year, 8 p.m. Nov. 3, $12-$14; Dinosaur Jr., Low Barlow and the Missingmen, Violent Soho, 9 p.m. Nov. 4, $26; 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Boar Cross'n ---- Scar'd Sanity, Serpent Underground, Rotting Suits of Flesh, 9 p.m. Oct. 29, $5; 390 Grand Ave., Carlsbad; 760-729-2989 or myspace.com/boarcrossn.

Brick by Brick ---- Brigitte Handley and the Dark Shadows, 8:30 p.m. Oct. 29, $10; Bluebloodred, Opus Dai, Citradora, Opium Bride, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30, $10; Halloween costume party with Chelsea Girls, Lessons From Zeke, the Gift Curse, Pretty Too Bad, 8 p.m. Oct. 31, $15; 1130 Buenos Ave., San Diego; 619-275-5483 or brickbybrick.com.

'Canes Bar & Grill ---- Rakim, 8 p.m. Oct. 29, $20; Inner Circle, Tribal Theory, 9 p.m. Oct. 30, $15; 3105 Ocean Front Walk, Mission Beach; 858-488-1780 or canesbarandgrill.com.

The Casbah ---- Doors open at 8:30 p.m.; Pelican, Black Cobra, Sweet Cobra, Oct. 29, $15; Le Loup, Nurses, Cuckoo Chaos, Oct. 30, $10-$12; the Night Marchers, the Creepy Creeps, Black Whales, Spider Fever, Oct. 31, $15; Melt Banana, Big Business, Nov. 1, $12; Mumiy Troll, Persephone's Bees, Nov. 2, $20; Shonen Knife, Ty Segall, Mermaid, Nov. 3, $16; Lucero, Jack Oblivian, John Paul Keith, One Four Fives, Nov. 4, $18; 2501 Kettner Blvd., San Diego; 619-232-4355 or casbahmusic.com.

Che Cafe ---- Weatherbox, Little Brazil, Life Deposits, Meseta, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30, $8; UC San Diego, Scholars Drive, La Jolla; 858-534-2311 or checafe.ucsd.edu.

Coyote Bar & Grill ---- King Fish Turner, 6 p.m. Oct. 29; DJ Earl Henry, 10:30 p.m. Oct. 29; Smoke Staxx, 6 p.m. Oct. 30; DJ Steve Hasty, 10:30 p.m. Oct. 30; Clay Colton and the Blokes, 3 p.m. Oct. 31; Zydeco Blues Patrol, 6 p.m. Oct. 31; DJ Paul Dumesnil, 10:30 p.m. Oct. 31; Fabulous Woodies, 2 p.m. Nov. 1; Billy Watson, 5 p.m. Nov. 1; Johnny "B" Blues, 6 p.m. Nov. 4; 300 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad; 760-729-4695.

Dizzy's ---- Three local jazz players perform works of Monk, Ellington and Parker, 8 p.m. Oct. 29, $10-$15; San Diego Wine & Culinary Center, Harbor Club Towers, Second Avenue and J Street, San Diego; 858-270-7467 or dizzysjazz.com.

The Edge ---- LMFAO, Chris Young, Audible Mainframe, 8 p.m. Oct. 29, $20; Buckfast Superbee, Rival Sons, Brandy Alexander, Jackbirds, 8 p.m. Oct. 31, $12; Hard Rock Hotel, 207 Fifth Ave., San Diego; 866-751-7625 or hardrockhotelsd.frontgatetickets.com.

Epicentre ---- Skalloween with Evil Petting Zoo, the Amalgamated, ADF, the Guze, the Demeanors, DJ Jon the Mod, 6 p.m. Oct. 30, $8-$12; 8450 Mira Mesa Blvd., Mira Mesa; $10; 858-271-4000 or epicentreconcerts.org.

Hennessey's Restaurant and Tavern ---- The Band in Black, a Johnny Cash tribute, 9:30 p.m. Oct. 29, free; 2777 Roosevelt St., Carlsbad; 760-729-6951.

House of Blues San Diego ---- The Bouncing Souls, Bayside, Broadway Calls, 7 p.m. Oct. 29, $19-$20; Voodoo Stage: Aaron Karo, 8 p.m. Oct. 30, $20-$22; local music, 8 p.m. Oct. 30, $11.25-$15; Deadmau5, Burns, 9 p.m. Nov. 1, $20-$37.50; the Bravery, the Howling Bells, Living Things, the Dustys, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 2, $19.50-$35; the Airborne Toxic Event, Henry Clay People, Red Cortez, 8 p.m. Nov. 3, $15-$17.50; Boyz II Men, Douye, 8 p.m. Nov. 4, $37.50-$65; 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; 619-299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.

Humphrey's Backstage Lounge ---- Ruby and the Red Hots, 9:30 p.m. Oct. 29, $5; Coco Montoya, 9:30 p.m. Oct. 30, $17; Rockola, 9:30 p.m. Oct. 31, $25; Willovealot, 8 p.m. Nov. 1, $12; Robin Henkel, 7 p.m. Nov. 2, free; songwriters showcase competition, 7 p.m. Nov. 3, $5; Bayou Brothers, 8 p.m. Nov. 4, $5; 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San DIego; 619-224-3577 or humphreysbackstagelive.com.

The Jumping Turtle ---- Hip-hop with Blindsiders, Heavenly Host, 8:30 p.m. Oct. 30; 1660 Capalina Road, San Marcos; 760-471-7778 or thejumpingturtle.com.

Lestat's ---- Lindsey Yung, Wendy Bailey Band, Oct. 29; Aaron Bowen, Jeffrey Faucult, Oct. 30; So We Say It All, Oct. 31; Robin Henkel Band, Nov. 1; open mic, Nov. 2; Joel Ryan, Jay Nash, Shane Alexander, Nov. 4; 3343 Adams Ave., San Diego; 619-282-0437 or lestats.com.

Patrick's Irish Pub ---- Six One Nine, Oct. 30 and Oct. 31; 13314 Poway Road, Poway; 858-486-0764 or patricksirishpub.com.

Patrick's II ---- Jasper's Ain't Misbehaven, Oct. 29; Joey Fender and the 55s, Oct. 30; Soul Diego, Oct. 31; Bayou Brothers, Nov. 1; Chet Cannon, Nov. 2; Jeff Moore and the Witchdoctors, Nov. 4; 428 F St., San Diego; 619-233-3077 or patricksii.com.

Q Restaurant and Sports Bar ---- The Gents, 9:30 p.m. Oct. 30, $5; 2725 Vista Way, Oceanside; 760-757-7070 or theqrestaurantandsportsbar.com.

The Radio Room ---- Most shows begins at 8 p.m.; the Blind, Oct. 29; Monsters From Mars, Behind the Wagon, Oct. 30, Sex 'n' Violence, the Old in Out, Dirty Eyes, DJ Barnesey, Nov. 4; 3519 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego; (619) 284-3323 or theradioroom.com.

The Ruby Room ---- Shows begin at 8 p.m.; Blue in the Face, Save Amos, the Howls, D.S. Nancy, Oct. 29; Foot Down, Oct. 30; Fishnet Follies Halloween Party, Oct. 31; Bill Cardinal, Vanja James, Gayle Skidmore, DJ Gonzo, Nov. 1; the China Clippers, Nov. 2; Still Flyin, the Dabbers, Yellow Fever, Lion Cut, Nov. 4; 1271 University Ave., San Diego; myspace.com/therubyroomsd.

710 Beach Club ---- Slower, Likewize, Riddle the Roar, Oct. 30; Red Not Chili Peppers (tribute), Boom Snap, Trouble in the Wind, Oct. 31; Likewize, Nov. 4; 710 Garnet Ave., Pacific Beach; 858-483-7844 or 710bc.com.

SOMA San Diego ---- Seconds From Disaster, Vanguard, As They Burn Alive, Murder on the Dancefloor, With Liberty, Remains Forgotten, L'Amore, Antietam, 6 p.m. Oct. 31, $10; 3350 Sports Arena Blvd., Suite I, San Diego; 619-226-7662 or somasandiego.com.

Winston's ---- Self Preservation, Oct. 29; Four Minutes Till Midnight, Rhythm and the Method, the Brothers Cooley, Oct. 30, the Devastators, Oct. 31; O.B.-o-ke with Jose Sinatra, Nov. 1, $1; Electric Waste Band, Nov. 2, $7; 1921 Bacon St., Ocean Beach; 619-222-6822 or winstonsob.com.

ROCK & POP

Dirty Projectors ---- 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30; Birch North Park Theatre, 2891 University Ave., San Diego; $15; 619-232-4355 or casbah.frontgatetickets.com.

Heartbreaker: A Live Halloween Rock Tribute to Led Zeppelin ---- 7:30 to 9 p.m. Oct. 31; California Center for the Arts, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido; $20-$25; 800-988-4253 or artcentner.org.

Alice Cooper ---- 8 p.m. Oct. 31; Open Sky Theater, Harrah's Rincon Casino & Resort, 777 Harrah's Rincon Way, Valley Center; $40-$100; 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

Puscifer ---- Features Maynard Keenan of Tool; 8 p.m. Oct. 31 and Nov. 1; Spreckels Theatre, 121 Broadway, San Diego; $39.50-$85; 619-220-8497 or ticketmaster.com.

Dropkick Murphys ---- With Youth Brigade, the Flatliners, the Insurgence; 7 p.m. Nov. 5; SOMA San Diego, 3350 Sports Arena Blvd., Suite I, San Diego; $25; 619-226-7662 or somasandiego.com.

Sea Wolf ---- With Sara Lov; 8 p.m. Nov. 5; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $10-$12; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

All Time Low ---- With Hey Nov. 2, the Oct. 30 Night Boys; 7 p.m. Nov. 6; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $21-$23; 619-299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.

Lawrence Arms ---- With Teenage Bottlerocket, Cobra Skulls; 8:30 p.m. Nov. 6; the Casbah, 2501 Kettner Blvd., San Diego; $12; 619-232-4355 or casbahmusic.com.

"An Evening of Harmony" ---- Jazz bassist Joe McNalley, singer-guitarist Cici Porter, singer-songwriters Michael Tiernan and Bobo Czarnowski, blues singer Robin Henkel, jazz flutist/percussionist David Millard; classical pianist Monique Kunewalder; classical flutists Lynn Becker and Valerie Chereskin; and the Louisiana Oct. 31 Night Band perform at this fundraiser for the Community Resource Center Holiday Basket Program; 7:30 p.m. Nov. 7; San Dieguito United Methodist Church, 170 Calle Magdalena, Encinitas; $20; crcncc.org.

The English Beat ---- 9 p.m. Nov. 6 and 7; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $20; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Mat Kearney ---- With Vedera; 8 p.m. Nov. 7; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $20-$22.50; 619-299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.

Hanson ---- With Steel Train, Sherwood, Hellogoodbye; 6:30 p.m. Nov. 8; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $35-$52.50; 619-299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.

Revival Tour ---- With Chuck Ragan, Jim Ward, Frank Turner, Joey Cape, Audra Mae; 8:30 p.m. Nov. 8; the Casbah, 2501 Kettner Blvd., San Diego; $16-$18; 619-232-4355 or casbahmusic.com.

Switchfoot ---- With the New Archaic; 6 p.m. Nov. 8; East County Performing Arts Center, 210 Main St., El Cajon; $15; 800-696-1929 or tickets.cyt.org.

Attack Attack ---- With I Set My Friends on Fire, Miss May I, Our Last Night, Color Morale; 6:30 p.m. Nov. 11; SOMA San Diego, 3350 Sports Arena Blvd., Suite I, San Diego; $13; 619-226-7662 or somasandiego.com.

Saul Williams ---- With American Fangs; 8 p.m. Nov. 12; Delta Room, House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $20-$22; 619-299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.

Third Eye Blind ---- 8 p.m. Nov. 12; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $35-$52.50; 619-299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.

The Raveonettes ---- With Crocodiles; 9 p.m. Nov. 12; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $18-$20; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Suicdal Tendecies ---- With Good Guys in Black, Sprung Monkey; 8 p.m. Nov. 13; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $25-$37.50; 619-299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.

Flobots ---- 7 p.m. Nov. 14; SOMA San Diego, 3350 Sports Arena Blvd., Suite I, San Diego; $15; 619-226-7662 or somasandiego.com.

Julian Plenti ---- With I'm in You; 9 p.m. Nov. 14; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $15-$27.50; 619-299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.

Keller Williams ---- 9 p.m. Nov. 14; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $20-$22; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

The Ultimate Doo-Wop Show ---- The Flamingos with Terry Johnson, Jay Siegel and the Tokens with special guest Jay Traynor, David Somerville, Dick and Dee Dee, the Marcels, Kathy Young, the Royals of San Diego, Deke & the Blazers and the Rama Lama Big Band; 8 p.m. Nov. 14; San Diego Civic Theatre, Third Avenue at B Street, San Diego; $62.50-$72.50; 619-220-8497 or ticketmaster.com.

Songwriters Acoustic Nights: The Anniversary Show ---- Performers include Gregory Page, Veronica May, Brooke Macintosh, Wendy Bailey, Peter Hall and Mike McGill; 7:30 p.m. Nov. 15; Swedenborg Hall, 1531 Tyler Ave., San Diego; $7; 858-550-8088.

GWAR ---- With Job for a Cowboy, the Red Chord; 7:30 p.m. Nov. 15; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $22-$25; 619-299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.

Supersuckers ---- With Zeke, Danko Jones; 8:30 p.m. Nov. 15; the Casbah, 2501 Kettner Blvd., San Diego; $16-$18; 619-232-4355 or casbahmusic.com.

Pinback ---- With the Homosexuals; 9 p.m. Nov. 15; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $18-$20; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com; also 8:30 p.m. Nov. 16; the Casbah, 2501 Kettner Blvd., San Diego; $20; 619-232-4355 or casbahmusic.com.

Dashboard Confessional ---- With New Found Glory, Never Shout Never, Meg & Dia; 6 p.m. Nov. 17; SOMA San Diego, 3350 Sports Arena Blvd., Suite I, San Diego; $29; 619-226-7662 or somasandiego.com.

They Might Be Giants ---- With the Guggenheim Grotto; 8 p.m. Nov. 17; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $25-$27; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

David Lindley and John Hammond ---- 8 p.m. Nov. 18; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $27-$29; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Peter Bjorn & John ---- With El Perro del Mar; 8 p.m. Nov. 18; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $22.50; 619-299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.

Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers ---- 9 p.m. Nov. 19; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $15-$17; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Finch and Bless the Fall ---- With Drop Dead Gorgeous, Of Mice and Men, Lets Get It; 6:30 p.m. Nov. 19; SOMA San Diego, 3350 Sports Arena Blvd., Suite I, San Diego; $13; 619-226-7662 or somasandiego.com.

Snoop Dogg ---- With DJ Quik, Nipsey Hussle; hip-hop; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $65-$85; 619-299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.

Friendly Fires ---- with the xx, Holly Miranda, DJ Edgartronic; 8:30 p.m. Nov. 20; the Casbah, 2501 Kettner Blvd., San Diego; $12-$14; 619-232-4355 or casbahmusic.com.

West Indian Girl ---- 9 p.m. Nov. 20; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $11-$13; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Jake Shimabukuro ---- The California Surf Museum hosts the ukulele player as part of its California Surf Festival; 6:30 p.m. Nov. 20; Grace Theater, 102 N. Freeman St., Oceanside; $30-$35; 760-721-6876.

The Big Pink ---- with Crystal Antlers, io echo; 8:30 p.m. Nov. 21; the Casbah, 2501 Kettner Blvd., San Diego; $12-$14; 619-232-4355 or casbahmusic.com.

Say Anything --- With Eisley, Moneen, Miniature Tigers, Picture Atlantic; 8 p.m. Nov. 21; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $16.50-$20; 619-299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.

Stripes & Lines ---- 9 p.m. Nov. 21; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $10-$12; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

The Whigs ---- With the Features; 7 p.m. Nov. 21; SOMA San Diego, 3350 Sports Arena Blvd., Suite I, San Diego; $10; 619-226-7662 or somasandiego.com.

Ambrosia ---- 7:30 p.m. Nov. 21; 4650 Mansfield St., San Diego; $25; 619-303-8176 or acousticmusicsandiego.com.

The Black Crowes ---- With Truth & Salvage; 8 p.m. Nov. 22; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $45-$82.50; 619-299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.

Fanfarlo ---- With Freelance Whales; 8:30 p.m. Nov. 24; the Casbah, 2501 Kettner Blvd., San Diego; $12; 619-232-4355 or casbahmusic.com.

Buck-O-Nine ---- With Skanic, High Tide; 9 p.m. Nov. 25; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $10-$12; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Cafe Tacuba ---- 8:30 p.m. Nov. 25; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $40-$70; 619-299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.

The Aggrolites ---- With Stranger, the Earful; 9 p.m. Nov. 27; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $18-$20; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Art Fag Fest ---- With No Age, Crocodiles, Dum Dum Girls, Best Coast, Ganglians, Grass Widow, Ty Segall; 5 p.m. Nov. 27; San Diego Woman's Club, 2557 Third Ave., San Diego; $15-$20; casbah.frontgatetickets.com.

Kiss: Alive 35 ---- 7:30 p.m. Nov. 27; San Diego Sports Arena, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., San Diego; $15.50-$126; 619-220-8497 or ticketmaster.com.

Forever the Sickest Kids and the Rocket Summer ---- With Sing It Loud, My Favorite Highway, Artist vs. Poet; 6:30 p.m. Dec. 2; SOMA San Diego, 3350 Sports Arena Blvd., Suite I, San Diego; $15; 619-226-7662 or somasandiego.com.

A Skylit Drive ---- With Casino Madrid, Deadbeat Nightlife, Forever Days Forgotten, A Shattered Hope; 6:30 p.m. Dec. 3; SOMA San Diego, 3350 Sports Arena Blvd., Suite I, San Diego; $12; 619-226-7662 or somasandiego.com.

Thrice ---- With the Dear Hunter, the Bled; 7 p.m. Dec. 4; SOMA San Diego, 3350 Sports Arena Blvd., Suite I, San Diego; $22; 619-226-7662 or somasandiego.com.

Led Zepagain ---- 8 p.m. Dec. 4; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $15-$17; 619-299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.

Dead Man's Party ---- 9 p.m. Dec. 4; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $13-$15; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Paula Cole ---- 8 p.m. Dec. 5; Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 15498 Espola Road, Poway; $45, adults; $5, youths under 18 with purchase of adult ticket; 858-748-0505 or powayarts.org.

Less Than Jake and Fishbone ---- With Cage, the Swellers; 7 p.m. Dec. 6; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $20-$23; 619-299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.

Skinny Puppy ---- 8 p.m. Dec. 9; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $25-$42.50; 619-299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.

Brett Dennen and Grace Potter and the Nocturnals ---- 8 p.m. Dec. 10; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $22.50-$25; 619-299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.

The Devil Wears Prada ---- All That Remains, Story of the Year, Haste the Day; 6:30 p.m. Dec. 11; SOMA San Diego, 3350 Sports Arena Blvd., Suite I, San Diego; $20; 619-226-7662 or somasandiego.com.

Son Volt ---- 7 p.m. Dec. 12; SOMA San Diego, 3350 Sports Arena Blvd., Suite I, San Diego; $18-$20; 619-226-7662 or somasandiego.com.

Foreigner ---- 8 p.m. Dec. 15; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $55; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Zero 7 ---- 8:30 p.m. Dec. 17; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $25-$42.50; 619-299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.

The Aquabats ---- 8 p.m. Dec. 19; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $17.50-$19; 619-299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.

Lady Gaga ---- 7:30 p.m. Dec. 19; San Diego Sports Arena, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., San Diego; $45; 619-220-8497 or ticketmaster.com.

Saosin ---- With P.O.S., Innerpartysystem, Eye Alaska; 6:30 p.m. Dec. 19; SOMA San Diego, 3350 Sports Arena Blvd., Suite I, San Diego; $15; 619-226-7662 or somasandiego.com.

Cracker and Camper Van Beethoven ---- 8 p.m. Dec. 29; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $20-$22; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

John Mayer Trio ---- With Mayer Hawthorne and the County; 7:30 p.m. Dec. 29; Copley Symphony Hall, 750 B St., San Diego; sold out; 619-220-8497 or ticketmaster.com.

40oz to Freedom ---- 9 p.m. Jan. 2; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $20-$22; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Sonic Youth ---- With Sic Alps; 9 p.m. Jan. 7 (rescheduled from Sept. 28); House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $30; 619-299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.

Stan Ridgway ---- 8 p.m. Jan. 13; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $15-$17; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Cross Canadian Ragweed ---- 9 p.m. Jan. 16; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $15-$17; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Dick Dale ---- 8 p.m. Jan. 20; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $20-$22; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Anti-Flag ---- With Aiden, Cancer Bats, Fireworks; 6:30 p.m. Jan. 23; SOMA San Diego, 3350 Sports Arena Blvd., Suite I, San Diego; $15; 619-226-7662 or somasandiego.com.

The Residents ---- Avant-garde band has been around for 40 years; 7 p.m. Jan. 29; Birch North Park Theatre, 2891 University Ave., San Diego; $27; casbahmusic.com.

Atomic Punks ---- 9 p.m Jan. 30; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $15-$17; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Nile ---- 8 p.m. Jan. 31; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $23-$26; 619-299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.

Badfish ---- 8 p.m. Feb. 5; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $22.50-$25; 619-299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.

Tegan and Sara ---- 8 p.m. March 3; Copley Symphony Hall, 750 B St., San Diego; $39.50; 619-220-8497 or ticketmaster.com.

JAZZ, R&B & BLUES

Navy Band Southwest ---- 7 p.m. Oct. 29; California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido; free; 800-988-4253 or www.artcenter.org.

Jaeryoung Lee Jazz Piano Trio ---- Noon Nov. 2; Athenaeum Music & Arts Library, 1008 Wall St., La Jolla; free; 858-454-5872 or ljathenaeum.org.

George Duke ---- Fusion jazz; 7 p.m. Nov. 6; Museum of Making Music, 5790 Armada Drive, Carlsbad; $75; 760-438-59996 or museumofmakingmusic.org.

Buddy Guy ---- 8 p.m. Nov. 14; DreamCatcher at Viejas, Viejas Casino, 5000 Willows Road, Alpine; $35-$50; 888-512-7469 or viejasentertainment.com.

The Edgar Winter Band ---- 8 p.m. Nov. 14; Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 15498 Espola Road, Poway; $45, adults; $5, youths under 18 with purchase of adult ticket; 858-748-0505 or powayarts.org.

Benefit for Steve White ---- Baja Blues Boys, Slim Crowbar, Chill Boy, Chet & the Committee, West of Memphis, Ruby and the Red Hots, Bayou Brothers, Nathan James and others perform in a concert to help local blues musician Steve White cover medical costs associated with his throat cancer; 4 p.m. Nov. 14; Tango Del Rey, 3567 Del Ray, Pacific Beach; $12; stevewhiteblues.com.

Brasil Jazz Festa 2009 with Allison Adams Tucker, Danny Green, Jimmy Patton, Enrique Platas, Andy Villas-Boas, Ruben Mello ---- 2 p.m. Nov. 22; Encinitas Library, 450 Cornish Ave., Encinitas; $15; myspace.com/brasiljazzfesta.

San Diego Thanksgiving Dixieland Jazz Festival ---- The 30th annual, five-day music festival this yera features dozens of Dixieland, jazz and swing bands, including the Yerba Buena Stompers, New Orleans All-Stars, Dave Bennett Quartet, Grand Dominion Jazz Band, Titanic Jazz Band, Cash Kings, Dix Williams' JazzSea Jams and many local ensembles, as well as solo artists; 7 to 11 p.m. Nov. 25 and 26; 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Nov. 27; 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Nov. 28; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 29; Town & Country Convention Center, 500 Hotel Circle North, San Diego; $90, five-day pass; $85, four-day pass; $70, three-day pass; daily badges, $15-$25; youth passes are $5-$10 (or $20 to $30 for three- to five-day passes); 800-772-8527 or dixielandjazzfestival.org.

"Jazz, Pizzazz and Razzmatazz" ---- MiraCosta College's Windjammers Concert Band performs holiday swing, Broadway and pop; 2 p.m. Dec. 5; Creative Arts Complex, Studio A, MiraCosta College, 1 Barnard Drive, Oceanside; $10, general; $8, students and seniors; 760-795-6815 or miracosta.edu/events.

Coastal Communities Concert Band 15th Annual Holiday Concert ----- Proceeds will benefit Meals-on-Wheels; 2 p.m. Dec. 6; California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido; $15, general; $12.50, seniors (over 60) and children (12 and under); 760-736-9900.-

"Winter Sing & Swing" ---- MiraCosta College's Frequency Jazz Ensemble presents contemporary and classical jazz works in the ensemble and solo repertoire; 7:30 p.m. Dec. 11; MiraCosta College Theatre, 1 Barnard Drive, Oceanside; $10, general; $8, students and seniors; 760-795-6815 or miracosta.edu/events.

MiraCosta College Jazz Ensemble with Ernie Watts ---- The two-time Grammy-winner will perform with the ensemble; 7:30 p.m. Dec. 12; MiraCosta College Theatre, 1 Barnard Drive, Oceanside; $10, general; $8, students and seniors; 760-795-6815 or miracosta.edu/events.

Tower of Power ---- 8 p.m. Dec. 12; DreamCatcher at Viejas, Viejas Casino, 5000 Willows Road, Alpine; $25-$35; 888-512-7469 or viejasentertainment.com.

Average White Band ---- Funk; Dec. 13; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $23-$25; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

"A Tribute to the Music of Los Van Van" ---- The MiraCosta Latin Jazz Orchestra presents repertoire from the famed Cuban Timba band; 7:30 p.m. Dec. 17 and 18; MiraCosta College Theatre, 1 Barnard Drive, Oceanside; $10, general; $8, students and seniors; 760-795-6815 or miracosta.edu/events.

Robben Ford ---- 9 p.m. Jan. 7; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $18-$20; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Keb' Mo' ---- 9 p.m. Jan. 15; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $40-$42; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Booker T ---- 8 p.m. Jan. 16; Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 15498 Espola Road, Poway; $45, adults; $5, youths under 18 with purchase of adult ticket; 858-748-0505 or powayarts.org.

David Sanborn ---- 8 p.m. Feb. 19; DreamCatcher at Viejas, Viejas Casino, 5000 Willows Road, Alpine; $25-$35; 888-512-7469 or viejasentertainment.com.

COUNTRY & FOLK

Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers ---- The film star and banjo player presents an evening of bluegrass music and banjo; 8 p.m. Oct. 30; Orange County Performing Arts Center, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa; $43-$68; 714-556-2787 or www.ocpac.org.

Ronny Cox --- Actor/banjo player; 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6; Oceanside Civic Center Library Community Room, 330 N. Coast Highway; $15; 760-435-5600.

Chris Clarke ---- Old-time/Appalachian/folk/blues musician; 7 p.m. Nov. 7; Templar's Hall, Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Road, Poway; $18; 858-566-4040 or sdfolkheritage.org.

Billy Currington ---- 8 p.m. Nov. 7; DreamCatcher at Viejas, Viejas Casino, 5000 Willows Road, Alpine; $42.50-$45; 888-512-7469 or viejasentertainment.com.

"Loud & Rich": Loudon Wainwright III and Richard Thompson ---- 8 p.m. Nov. 11; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $38-$40; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Arthur Golden ---- Palomar College Concert Hour presents the American fingerstyle guitarist performing works by Jerry Reed, Robert Johnson, Son House, Merle Travis, Chet Atkins and more; 12:30 p.m. Nov. 19; Performance Lab (Room D-10), Palomar College, 1140 W. Mission Road, San Marcos; free; 760-744-1150, Ext. 2453.

Men of Worth ---- Celtic folk duo of Irishman James Keigher and Scotsman Donnie Macdonald; 7:30 p.m. Nov. 21; San Dieguito United Methodist Church, 170 Calle Magdalena, Encinitas; $22; 858-566-4040 or sdfolkheritage.org.

Tom Russell ---- Country and folk; 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4; Acoustic Music San Diego, 4650 Mansfield St. (Normal Heights United Methodist Church), San Diego; $25; 619-303-8176 or acousticmusicsandiego.com.

Trails & Rails ---- Western/folk/train songs trio; 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5; San Dieguito United Methodist Church, 170 Calle Magdalena, Encinitas; $18; 858-566-4040 or sdfolkheritage.org.

Kris Kristofferson ---- 7 p.m. Jan. 17; California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido; $38-$45; 800-988-4253.

"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.

WORLD & REGGAE

Celtic Thunder ---- The Irish/Scottish vocal group; 7:30 p.m. Nov. 7; Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave., San Diego; 619-220-8497.

Elijah Emmanuel & The Revelations ---- Reggae; 9 p.m. Nov. 13; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $13-$15; 858-481-8040 or bellyup.com.

Shen Yun Performing Arts ----- Spectular Chinese ensemble, with live orchestra, chronicles the 5,000-year history of China in music and dance; 7 p.m. Dec. 26-30; 1:30 p.m. Dec. 27; San Diego Civic Theatre, Third Avenue at B Street, San Diego; $39-$119; 619-570-1100.

Pato Banton ---- With Now Generation; 9 p.m. Jan. 8; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $18-$20; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Highland Way ----- Hidden Valley Community Concert Association presents this North County-based Celtic music quartet performing music from Scotland and Ireland; 7:30 p.m. Jan. 20; California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido; $15; 760-740-0619.

CLASSICAL

Paivikki Nykter & Cecilia Kim ---- Palomar College Concert Hour presents a violin/cello performance of Haydn's Duo, Kodaly's Duo Op. 7 and Handel-Halvorsen's "Passacaglia"; 12:30 p.m. Oct. 29; Performance Lab (Room D-10), Palomar College, 1140 W. Mission Road, San Marcos; free; 760-744-1150, ext. 2453.

Colburn Orchestra ---- La Jolla's SummerFest artistic director/violinist Cho-Liang Lin joins the orchestra for a program featuring works by Mozart and Shostakovich as well as Tan Dun's "Out of Peking Opera" violin concerto, as part of the Carnegie Hall "Ancient Paths, Modern Voices" Chinese music festival hosted by the Philharmonic Society of Orange County; 8 p.m. Oct. 29; Segerstrom Concert Hall, Orange County Performing Arts Center, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa; $30-$250; 949-553-2422 or philharmonicsociety.org.

San Diego Symphony: "Mozart's Requiem" ---- Program features Mozart's Requiem Mass in D minor, Wagner's Prelude to Act 3 of "Lohengrin" and Bruch's Violin Concerto No. 2; 8 p.m. Oct. 30 and Oct. 31; 2 p.m. Nov. 1; Copley Symphony Hall, 750 B St., San Diego; $20-$93; 619-235-0804 or sandiegosymphony.com.

"Come to Me, My Love" ---- MiraCosta College's choirs perform a program of love songs with special guest artists; 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30 and 2 p.m. Nov. 1; Creative Arts Complex, Studio A, MiraCosta College, 1 Barnard Drive, Oceanside; $10, general; $8, students and seniors; 760-795-6815 or miracosta.edu/events.

Grossmont Symphony Orchestra: "Music in Sacred Spaces" ---- The 75-member orchestra based at Grossmont College presents works by Strauss, Beethoven and Resphighi; 1 p.m. Oct. 31; St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church, 11451 Blue Cypress Drive, San Diego; call for ticket prices; 619-644-7254.

La Jolla Symphony & Chorus: season-opening concert ---- Program features Bartok's "Romanian Folk Dances" and "Miraculous Mandarin Suite," Osvaldo's Golijov's "Three Songs for Soprano" and Beethoven's Seventh Symphony; 8 p.m. Oct. 31 and 3 p.m. Nov. 1; Mandeville Auditorium, UC San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla; $15-$29; 858-534-4637 or lajollasymphony.com.

San Diego North Coast Singers: "Sing for Joy" ---- The 120-member youth chorus features singers grades two through 12; 2 p.m. Nov. 1; Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive, Encinitas; free; 760-753-7376.

Bach Collegium San Diego: "The Italian Sojourn: Handel in Rome" ---- Program features Handel's "Dixit Dominus," as well as music by Corelli, Albinoni and others; 7 p.m. Nov. 1; St. James by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, 743 Prospect St., La Jolla; $15-$35; 619-341-1726 or bachcollegiumsd.org.

Dia de Los Muertos: Mariachi Champana Nevin ---- 7:30 p.m. Nov. 1; Copley Symphony Hall, 750 B St., San Diego; $20-$85; 619-235-0804 or sandiegosymphony.com.

Lang Lang and Friends ---- The renowned pianist and a Chinese chamber ensemble perform works by Schubert, Bizet, Tchaikovsky and more as part of the Carnegie Hall "Ancient Paths, Modern Voices" Chinese music festival hosted by the Philharmonic Society of Orange County; 8 p.m. Nov. 3; Segerstrom Concert Hall, Orange County Performing Arts Center, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa; $30-$195; 949-553-2422 or philharmonicsociety.org.

Guitarist Brandon Yip ----- Blending ethnic and classical guitar styles, he'll perform works from his CD "Global Impressions, Dedicatoria and Magnificat"; 4 and 7 p.m. Nov. 4; California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido; free; 760-839-4147.

Palomar Chamber Singers & Palomar Women's Chorus ---- Palomar College Concert Hour presents a free program of choral works; 12:30 p.m. Nov. 5; Performance Lab (Room D-10), Palomar College, 1140 W. Mission Road, San Marcos; free; 760-744-1150, Ext. 2453.

Martin Luther King Community Choir San Diego ---- The 100-voice San Diego choir performs ontemporary and traditional gospel, negro spirituals, anthems and classical music; 3 p.m. Nov. 8; Holy Cross Episcopal Church, 6066 Corte del Cedro, Carlsbad; free; mlkccsd.org.

Redlands Symphony: "Austrian Horn Calls" ---- Fallbrook Music Society opens its 2009-2010 season with a program of concertos for horns by Leopold and Mozart featuring French horn soloist Willi Schwaiger from Salzburg's Mozarteum Orchestra, and works by Beethoven and Haydn; 3 p.m. Nov. 8; Bob Burton Center for the Performing Arts, Fallbrook High School, 2400 S. Stage Coach Lane, Fallbrook; $38, adults; $10, students; 760-451-8644 or www.fallbrookmusicsociety.org.

Poway Community Symphony Orchestra ---- The orchestra celebrates its fifth anniversary with its debut concert under new musical director/conductor Warren Torns, featuring Dvorak's "New World" symphony and Haydn's Trumpet Concerto featuring soloist Calvin Price; 7:30 p.m. Nov. 10; Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 15498 Espola Road, Poway; powaysymphony.org.

"Orphenica Lyra" ---- Palomar College Concert Hour presents Dominic Schaner and Amy Schaner performing 16th-century music and songs from Spain's Golden Age; 12:30 p.m. Nov. 12; Performance Lab (Room D-10), Palomar College, 1140 W. Mission Road, San Marcos; free; 760-744-1150, ext. 2453.

Hutchins Consort: "Sax & Violins" ---- The North County-based violin octet presents a program featuring saxophonist John Gross and percussionist Billy Mintz; 7:30 p.m. Nov. 14; the Neurosciences Institute, 10640 John Jay Hopkins Drive, La Jolla; $25, general; $15, students and seniors; 760-632-0554 or hutchinsconsort.org.

Mary Barringer ---- Harpsichord recital; Noon Nov. 16; Athenaeum Music & Arts Library, 1008 Wall St., La Jolla; free; 858-454-4872 or ljathenaeum.org.

Orchestra Nova: "Haydn Seek" ---- Program spotlights principal cellist Erin Breene and features "L'anima del filosofo, ossia Orfea ed Euridice" Overture, Cello Concerto No. 2 and Symphony No. 45 ("Farewell"); 7:30 p.m. Nov. 20; St. Paul's Cathedral, 2728 Sixth Ave., San Diego; $10-$60; also 8 p.m. Nov. 21; Qualcomm Hall, 5775 Morehouse Drive, San Diego; $10-$99; also 7:30 p.m. Nov. 23; Sherwood Auditorium, Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, 700 Prospect St., La Jolla; $10-$45; 858-350-0290 or orchestranova.org.

The Romeros Guitar Quartet ---- The Del Mar Foundation presents Del Mar's "Royal Family of the Guitar" present a classical guitar concert to celebrate their 50th anniversary; 7 p.m. Nov. 21; Del Mar Powerhouse Community Center, Powerhouse Park, Del Mar; $75; 858-635-1363 or delmarfoundation.org.

"Dan & Friends" ---- MiraCosta College guitar instructor Dan Libertino performs selections from Baroque to the Beatles, flamenco duets with Rob Szajkowski and Bill Jones, and more; 7:30 p.m. Nov. 21; Room 204, MiraCosta College's San Elijo campus, 3333 Manchester Ave., Cardiff; $10, general; $8, students and seniors; 760-795-6815 or miracosta.edu/events.

Shanghai Symphony Orchestra ---- The Chinese symphony will perform works by Chen Qigang, Mussorgsky and Rachmaninoff as the concluding act of the Carnegie Hall "Ancient Paths, Modern Voices" Chinese music festival hosted by the Philharmonic Society of Orange County; 8 p.m. Nov. 24; Segerstrom Concert Hall, Orange County Performing Arts Center, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa; $30-$250; 949-553-2422 or philharmonicsociety.org.

Sonia Olivas ---- Harpist; Noon Nov. 30; Athenaeum Music & Arts Library, 1008 Wall St., La Jolla; free; 858-454-4872 or ljathenaeum.org.

Palomar Electronic Music Ensemble ---- Palomar College Concert Hour presents compositions directed by Madelyn Byrne; 12:30 p.m. Dec. 3; Performance Lab (Room D-10), Palomar College, 1140 W. Mission Road, San Marcos; free; 760-744-1150, ext. 2453.

La Jolla Symphony & Chorus: Bernstein's Mass ---- The choir and orchestra present the San Diego premiere of Leonard Bernstein's 1970s-era theatrical "Mass," featuring three choirs, rock and jazz bands, orchestra and prerecorded music; 8 p.m. Dec. 4 and 5; 3 p.m. Dec. 6; Mandeville Auditorium, UC San Diego, La Jolla; $18-$36; 858-534-4637.

Palomar College Music Students Recital ---- 12:30 p.m. Dec. 10; Performance Lab (Room D-10), Palomar College, 1140 W. Mission Road, San Marcos; free; 760-744-1150, ext. 2453.

"A Tribute to Tarrega" ---- MiraCosta College students, faculty, the MiraCosta Guitar Orchestra and guest performers present a 100-year tribute to the music of Francisco Tarrega; 2 p.m. Dec. 13; MiraCosta College Theatre, 1 Barnard Drive, Oceanside; $10, general; $8, students and seniors; 760-795-6815 or miracosta.edu/events.

"Messiah-Sing" ---- La Jolla Symphony & Chorus presents its annual performance of the Handel holiday oratorio with a portion where the audience is invited to sing along during the "Hallelujah" chorus; 4 p.m. Dec. 13; St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church, 6628, St. Isabel St., Carlsbad; $8-$15; 858-534-4637.

MiraCosta College Holiday Celebration ---- MiraCosta College's Masterworks Chorale presents light seasonal music for the holidays; 7:30 p.m. Dec. 19 and 2 p.m. Dec. 20; MiraCosta College Theatre, 1 Barnard Drive, Oceanside; $10, general; $8, students and seniors; 760-795-6815 or miracosta.edu/events.

RB Chorale: "Glad Tidings We Sing!" ---- The RB Chorale will perform its annual holiday concert, featuring holiday classics and choral pieces, sets, costumes and holiday cheer; 7 p.m. Dec. 22; Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 15498 Espola Road, Poway; $30, preferred seating; $20, general; $18, seniors (55 and older) and students (13 and 18); $5, children (12 and under); www.rbchorale.com.

Hutchins Consort: "A Salute to Vienna" ---- The North County-based violin octet presents an Austrian-style New Year's-themed program featuring vocalist Camila Arnold and guest host/composer Gerhard Track; 7:30 p.m. Jan. 16; the Neurosciences Institute, 10640 John Jay Hopkins Drive, La Jolla; $25, general; $15, students and seniors; 760-632-0554 or hutchinsconsort.org.

Quarteto Vivace Brasil ---- Fallbrook Music Society presents this guitar, flute and percussion ensemble performing works from the baroque and Romantic eras as well as some Joplin, pop and Brazilian folk pieces; 3 p.m. Jan. 17; 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.

Redlands Symphony ---- Fallbrook Music Society presents a program of Dvorak's cello concert with soloist Jonah Kim, and works by Berlioz and Schumann; 3 p.m. Jan. 31; 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.

Hutchins Consort: "Celebration of American Strings" ---- The North County-based violin octet presents a concert program featuring banjo/lutist John Schneiderman; 7:30 p.m. Feb. 20; the Neurosciences Institute, 10640 John Jay Hopkins Drive, La Jolla; $25, general; $15, students and seniors; 760-632-0554 or hutchinsconsort.org.

Dan Franklin Smith ----- Hidden Valley Community Concert Association presents the acclaimed international pianist; 7:30 p.m. March 8; California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido; $15; 760-740-0619.

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.

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.

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.

Civic Youth Orchestra ----- Hidden Valley Community Concert Association presents the local youth symphony; 7:30 p.m. March 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.