Musical events in and around the area this weekend

Live music and more, tonight through Thursday, compiled by Shaun Brady, Tom Di Nardo, James Johnson, Sara Sherr and Jonathan Takiff.

OK Go: These cheery indie rockers will forever be stamped by their dancing-on-treadmills music video "Here It Goes Again." But what band wouldn't kill to have a bit that iconic? Also facing the music, Oppenheimer and Longwave. TLA, 334 South St., 9 tonight, $12 (each in four pack) and $19, 215-922-1011, www.livenation.com.

Shemekia Copeland: Blues belter is trying on some quieter, more singer/songwriterly material on her new album, and likely in concert too. Seth Glier is in the warm-up slot. World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St., 7:30 tonight, $30-$40, 215-222-1400, www.worldcafelive.com.

Rockstar Taste of Chaos: Hardcore, screamo and metal rule on this touring, Warped-like cavalcade, featuring Thursday plus Four Year Strong, Bring Me the Horizon, Pierce the Veil and Cancer Bats. Electric Factory, 421 N. 7th St., 7 tonight, $25, 215-627-1332, www.livenation.com.

St. Jude's Hospital Benefit: The Hooters headline for the cause. The good company includes the DiFonzo Pop Experiment, Earl Slick and Kasim Sultan. The Note, 142 E. Market St., West Chester, 8:30 tonight, $27, 800-594-TIXX, www.thenotewc.com.

Dicky Betts & Great Southern: He was an original member of the Allman Brothers band and remains one of the true masters of blues- and country-flavored jam rock. Dennis Flyer Theater, Camden County College, Blackwood, N.J., 8 tonight, $29-$34, 856-216-2179, www.ccparks.com.

Ann Hampton Calloway: One of the classiest cabaret performers, Calloway blends pop, jazz and Broadway with an equally eclectic repertoire that spans the decades. Expect material from the new "At Last" album. Appel Farm, 457 Shirley Road, Elmer, N.J., 8 tonight, $40, 800-394-1211, www.appelfarm.org.

Chris Smither: One of those guys who seemed old and weathered before his time, this bruised, bluesy singer and super-picker finally has all his planets in alignment. Tin Angel, 20 S. 2nd St., 7:30 and 10 tonight, $25, 215-928-0978, www.tinangel.com.

WMGK Classic Rock Art Show: Paul Green School of Rock students perform daily, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at this 9th annual event, featuring artwork from the likes of John Lennon, Jerry Garcia, David Bowie and Paul McCartney, plus star photos and more. The Shops at Liberty Place, 2nd floor, 16th and Chestnut streets, 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, noon to 6 p.m. Sunday through March 29, free, www.wmgk.com.

Solas: Celebrated Celtic folk band fronted by our own Irish transplant Seamus Egan sits still for a conversation with DJ Gene Shay, then a concert. Appel Farm, 457 Shirley Road, Elmer, N.J., 6:45 p.m. tomorrow for the chat, 8 p.m. for the show, $36.50 for both, $26.50 music only. 800-394-1211, www.appelfarm.org.

Russell Thompkins Jr. & the New Stylistics: One of the greatest classic R&B groups to come out of Philadelphia is back in a revamped lineup with the original lead singer. Atlantic City Hilton, Boston Avenue at Boardwalk, 8 p.m. tomorrow, $25, 609-340-7200, www.hiltonac.com.

Lucy Kaplansky: In her youth, this seasoned singer/songwriter collaborated with Shawn Colvin. You can still hear the family connection. World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St., 7:30 p.m. tomorrow, $25, 215-222-1400, www.worldcafelive.com.

Turkish American Rock: Musicians from the adjoining Konak Restaurant take the stage. Painted Bride Art Center, 230 Vine St., 6:30 p.m. tomorrow, $20 215-925-9914, www.paintedbride.org.

Ben Arnold: Local notable puts out with a band this time. Tin Angel, 20 S. 2nd St., 7:30 p.m. tomorrow, $12, 215-928-0978, www.tinangel.com.

Paul Green School of Rock All-Stars: With special guest John Wetton, the kids will be doing music from just some of his noteworthy bands - King Crimson, Asia and UK. (What, no Roxy Music, Uriah Heep or Family?) World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St., 7:30 p.m. Sunday, $15, 215-222-1400, www.worldcafelive.com.

Jukebox the Ghost: Sunny, jumpy, piano-centric pop-rock trio sometimes Folds but never mutilates. With the Armchairs, Hop Along and Queen Ansleis. Johnny Brenda's, 1201 N. Frankford Ave., 9 p.m. Sunday, $10, 215-739-9684, www.johnnybrendas.com.

Kimya Dawson: You might know her from the Moldy Peaches, or for sure as that low-fi folkster singing through "Juno." Jeffrey Lewis opens this seated Sanctuary show. First Unitarian Church, 2125 Chestnut St., 7 p.m. Monday, $12 (all ages), 866-468-7619, www.r5productions.com.

Winterpills: Their haunting, intricate music could cure what ails you. A co-bill with Eleni Mandell. Tin Angel, 20 S. 2nd St., 8 p.m. Monday, $10, 215-928-0978, www.tinangel.com.

Airborne Toxic Event: These rockers' name is their dramatic, sonic address, and the personal saga of the band's illness-dodging front man. The Note, 142 E. Market St., West Chester, 800-594-TIXX, www.thenotewc.com.

Throwing Muses: They threw in the towel a dozen years ago due to fiscal stress, but these stark, surreal cult rockers are reunited in trio form 'cause everyone's feeling so flush (just kidding). Come out and support songwriter/singer/guitarist Kristin Hersh, drummer David Narcizo and bassist Bernard Georges. World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St., 9 p.m. Tuesday, $25-$35, 215-222-1400, www.worldcafelive.com.

Kinky: Latin-tronic originals should get you up and dancing. Same goes for the opener, Mexican Dubwiser. World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St., 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, $25-$35, 215-222-1400, www.worldcafelive.com.

Razorlight: Two nights afer the U.S. debut of their impressive "Slipway Fires" album, this sharp, bright British band makes a local stand. Devotees of timeless, crafty rock (think Squeeze swirled with a bit of Moody Blues) will love 'em. Diane Burch opens. North Star Bar, 27th and Poplar streets, 9 p.m. Thursday, $15, 215-787-0488, www.northstarbar.com.

The Refugees: Musical admiration and harmony builds strength for seasoned singer/songwriters Cindy Bullens, Deborah Holland and Wendy Waldman. Upstairs at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St., 8 p.m. Thursday, $18, 215-222-1400, www.worldcafelive.com.

Langhorne Slim: Young yet weathered acoustic bluesman sometimes sounds like an old vinyl record that's rolled all the way down U.S. 1 from (where else?) Langhorne. Bones Royal and Red Collar also perform. Johnny Brenda's, 1201 N. Frankford Ave., 9 p.m. Thursday, $12, 215-739-9684, www.johnnybrendas.com.

Break Science: Producer Adam Deitch pays tribute to the greatest hip-hop producer of all time with the Ruff Draft J Dilla Tribute Project. Featuring a number of talented musicians, including members of local band Bodega, as well as guest MCs Dice Raw and Kuf Knotz, this is sure to be one to remember. North Star Bar, 2639 Poplar St., 9 tonight, $10, 21+, 215-787-0488, www.northstarbar.com.

Nosaj Thing: Los Angeles producer who made a name for himself remixing well-known hip-hop acts such as Flying Lotus and MF Doom wil be joined by Kentucky based band B**** Please and New York trio Beam&Deem. Zot Bar & Cafe, 122 Lombard St., 9 tonight, $10, 267-639-3260, www.zotrestaurant.blogspot.com.

The Bounce: Emynd and Bo Bliz return for their monthly DJ party, this month with special guest DJ Blu Jemz from New York. As always, the event features an open bar and skate video screenings from the folks at Exit Skateshop. Barbary, 951 Frankford Ave., 10 tonight, $5, 21+, 215-634-7400, myspace.com/thenewbarbary.

Danger Zone: Legendary DJ Too Tuff of the Tuff Crew teams up with Mr. Izz and N.I.Z. to host this concert featuring some of the best and brightest Philly has to offer, including Soul Kwest, Doap Nixon, Rellik, Tony 2 Step and Ben Jacobs. Club 27, 27 S. Bank St., 9 tonight, $10 advance, $15 at the door, 21-plus, 215-922-3020, www.club27philly.net.

Magnum O: Philadelphia based hip-hop trio celebrates their latest mixtape, "Quality Over Quantity," with friends Goldie Jawn, Godhead the General, Syn the Villain, Soundbwoi Killaz and others, while T.H.E. and DJ Soul Buck host. Liquid Charm, 1207 Race St., 10:30 p.m. tomorrow, $5, 215-557-0208, www.myspace.com/liquidcharms.

Foreign Exchange: Little Brother's Phonte and Netherlands producer Nicolay recently released their second collaborative effort, "Leave It All Behind," which does just that as Phonte's usual hip-hop verses are traded in for smooth soul singing. Johnny Brenda's, 1201 Frankford Ave., 8 p.m. Monday, $18 advance, $22 at the door, 21-plus, 215-739-9684, www.johnnybrendas.com.

Lyrically Fit: Underground hip-hop showcase features a huge assortment of talented MCs and groups, including Sick Six, Curly Castro, Kane, Weatherproof, Equinox and El Chavo. The event is hosted by the 11ourshow. Trocadero, 1003 Arch St., 9 p.m. Thursday, $10, 215-922-5483, www.thetroc.com.

Turbo Fruits: Be Your Own Pet may be gone but not forgotten. Their garage-punk spirit lives on with this new project from guitarist and drummer Jonas Stein and John Eatherly. Also: John Barrett's Bass Drum of Death, Anders Manly and Conversations with Enemies. Tritone, 1508 South St., 9 tonight, 215-545-0475, www.tritonebar.com.

Alice Russell: Joining Amy, Duffy and Adele in the blitz of British blue-eyed soul queens. World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St., 9 tonight, $15, 215-222-1400, www.worldcafelive.com.

Black Lips: Self-proclaimed flower punks have a relatively polished new album, "200 Million Thousand," but the best way to experience their music is their anarchic live shows, which have gotten them kicked out of clubs worldwide. Also worth checking out, Gentleman Jesse & His Men. Johnny Brenda's, 1201 N. Frankford Ave., 9:30 tonight, $15, 215-739-9684, www.johnnybrendas.com.

Reigning Sound: The Oblivians were among the best of the '90s garage-punk movement. They've resurfaced in this band, headlining the record release party for buzzed-about Philly psych-punkers Love City. Also, the Teenage Whore Moans. Khyber, 56 S. 2nd St., 9 p.m. tomorrow, $12, 215-238-5888, www.thekhyber.com.

Masshysteri: Members of Swedish garage rockers International Noise Conspiracy have resurfaced in this band on a very rocking bill with our own Love City, Guilty Faces and Lusts (members of Witch Hunt). Barbary, Frankford and Delaware avenues, 5 p.m. Sunday, $8-10, all ages, www.r5productions.com.

Maserati: Post-rock instrumental jams a la Trans Am and Tortoise from the drummer from !!! and Turing Machine. Also: Philly's Mountain High makes a rare appearance. Kung Fu Necktie, 1248 N. Front St., 8 p.m. Sunday, $8, 215-291-4945, www.kungfunecktie.com.

Ringo Deathstarr: Excellently named Austin noise-pop band channels the Jesus and Mary Chain. Also: the Vandelles. Khyber, 56 S. 2nd St., 8 p.m. Monday, $8, 215-238-5888, www.thekhyber.com.

These Arms Are Snakes: Inventive post-hardcore band returns with Darker My Love, All the Saints and Sinatrah. Barbary, Frankford and Delaware avenues, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, $10-12, all ages, www.r5productions.com.

Marnie Stern: Guitar goddess is the missing link between Deerhoof and Ponytail, and you don't have to be a music store nerd to enjoy her. With Satanized. Kung Fu Necktie, 1248 N. Frankford Ave., 8 p.m. Tuesday, $10, 215-291-4945, www.kungfunecktie.com.

Vetiver: Freak-folk collective welcomes Philly's Blood Feathers out of hiding. Also: Sian Alice Group. Johnny Brenda's, 1201 N. Frankford Ave., 9 p.m. Tuesday, $10-$12, 215-739-9684, www.johnnybrendas.com.

Hypernova: Iran's answer to the Strokes play with Disco Machine Gun and the Social Hall. M Room, 15 W. Girard Ave., 9 p.m. Tuesday, $8, 215-739-5577, www.themanhattanroom.com.

P-ssed Jeans: Noise-rockers wreck delightful havoc with Mi Ami and Lexi Mountain Boys. Johnny Brenda's, 1201 N. Frankford Ave., 9 p.m. Wednesday, $10, 215-739-5577, www.johnnybrendas.com.

Big Ears: Drummer/composer John Hollenbeck's two-week residency culminates with this performance of new pieces written expressly for a 12-piece ensemble of Philadelphia musicians assembled for the project: saxophonists Bobby Zankel, Bryan Rogers and Aino Soderhielm; trumpeters Bart Miltenberger and Bart Miltenberger; guitarist Matt Davis, violinist Katt Hernandez, basist Brian Howell, vocalist Veniss Santi, pianist Matthew Mitchell and percussionists Gabe Globus-Hoenich and Patty Franceschy. Painted Bride Art Center, 230 Vine St., 7 & 9 tonight, $10, 215-925-9914, www.paintedbride.org.

Songstresses Celebrating Sisterhood: Valray Productions' eighth annual summit of local jazz divas honors "bebop queen" Carol Harris, WURD's Aqueelah Jamal and Mt. Airy Cultural Center's Verna Edwards with a face-off between Harris and Michal Beckham for the title "Queen of Scat." Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz, 736 S. Broad St., 7:30 p.m. tomorrow, $45, 215-893-9912, 267-979-3940, www.clefclub.org.

Michael Pedicin Quartet: Conductor, saxophonist and psychologist returns to Chris' with a fine quartet featuring pianist Jim Ridl, bassist Andy Lalasis and drummer Bob Shomo. Chris' Jazz Cafe, 1421 Sansom St., 8 and 10 p.m. tomorrow, $20, 215-568-3131, www.chrisjazzcafe.com.

Sci-Fi Philly: Weekly avant-jazz showcase hosts the Psychotic Quartet, something of a local supergroup with trombonist Dan Blacksber, violinist Katt Hernandez, bassist Evan Lipson and drummer Michael Evans; and Viperax, the trio of guitarist Nick Millevoi, bassist Jon Barrios and drummer Dan Pell. Gojjo, 4540 Baltimore Ave., 8 p.m. Sunday, $5, www.scifiphilly.com.

Jones-Lipson-Walter Trio: Threesome promises to make noise far beyond its size - Bay Area drummer Weasel Walter, NYC saxophonist Darius Jones and NY-by-way-of-Philly bassist Evan Lipson. Philadelphia Art Alliance, 251 S. 18th St., 8 p.m. Monday, $10, www.arsnovaworkshop.com.

Philadelphia Orchestra: Russian-born guest conductor Vladimir Jurowski has chosen a knockout program beginning with Alban Berg's stunning Three Pieces, Op. 6, a virtual textbook for every composer who followed. He's also programmed Mahler's emotional "Die Klagende Lied" ("The plaintive song") featuring soprano Twyla Robinson, mezzo Iris Vermillion and tenor Michael Hendrick, along with the Philadelphia Singers Chorale and projected English translations. Verizon Hall, Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, Broad and Spruce streets, 2 p.m. today and Sunday, 8 p.m. tomorrow and Tuesday, $39-$125, 215-893-1999, www.philorch.org.

Opera Company of Philadelphia: Puccini's final opera, the exotically scored "Turandot," is a big success in this splashy gem with immense sets and cast. Tenor Francesco Hong sings ardently as the smitten Calaf and soprano Ermonela Jaho is heartbreaking as the tragic Liu, with soprano Francesca Patane portraying the imperious title role. Mauricio Barbacini returns to the podium in this stunner, with production/direction by Canadians Renald Doucet and Andre Barbe. Academy of Music, Broad and Locust streets, 8 tonight, $10-$139, 215-893-1999, www.operaphilly.com.

Metropolitan Opera: Puccini's heartfelt "Madama Butterfly" takes the stage in this HD transmission, with Cristina Gallardo-Domas in the title role and tenor Marcello Giordani as the selfish Pinkerton. Film director Anthony Minghella created this production, with Patrick Summers conducting the Met orchestra. At seven area movie theaters, 1 p.m. tomorrow, $22, www.fathomevents.com.

Quidditas: Lutenist Grant Herreid joins the early-instrument ensemble in medieval music influenced by chant - a single line of melody. Ties in with the opening of the Rare Book Department of the Free Library's exhibition "Cantate Domino: Medieval Music Manuscripts 900-1500," chosen for visual as well as musical appeal. Third Floor, Free Library of Philadelphia, 1901 Vine St., 2:30 p.m. tomorrow, free, 215-686-5416.

Jane Parker-Smith: Famed British organist tests the mighty Fred J. Cooper instrument in a wildly diverse program, beginning with Bach's astounding "Piece d'Orgue" and Liszt's "Mephisto Waltz," plus standard gems by Vierne, Elgar and Franck and unfamiliar works by Bovet, Howells, Duparc, Landmann, and Leidel. Verizon Hall, Kimmel Center, 3 p.m. tomorrow, $19-$28, 215-893-1999, www.kimmelcenter.org.

Academy of Vocal Arts: Donizetti's earthy comedy "Don Pasquale" is an ideal vehicle for these great future vocal stars. The conductor is the superb musician and voice coach Richard Raub, overseeing David Gately's production with chorus relocated to the Wild West of 1880s Arizona. Walter Gordon Theater at Rutgers, Third and Pearl streets, Camden, 7:30 p.m. tomorrow, $48-$83, 215-735-1685, www.avaopera.com.

Keystone State Boychoir: Germantown-based group offers songs from the classical, gospel, patriotic, jazz and Broadway genres, as well as some world music. German Society of Pennsylvania, 611 Spring Garden St., 3 p.m. Sunday, $20, 215-627-2332, www.paboychoir.org.

ConcertOPERA: Conductor Dan Rothermel kicks off the seventh season with Delibes' exotic "Lakme," familiar these days only through the gorgeous "Bell Song." Lisa Harer de Calvo will accompany at the piano, with Veronica Chapman-Smith, Victor Khodadad and Matthew Brouillet. In French with English titles. Ethical Society, 1906 S. Rittenhouse Square, 3 p.m. Sunday and 8 p.m. March 14, $25, 877-OPERA99, www.concertopera.com.

Philadelphia Young Artists Orchestra: Timothy Fawkes leads these young talents in Beethoven's "Egmont" Overture, Grieg's Norwegian Dances, Smetana's "The Moldau" and Mendelssohn's Fifth Symphony, the "Reformation." Science Center Theater, Montgomery County Community College, 340 DeKalb Pike, Blue Bell, 3 p.m. Sunday, $5, 215-641-6518, www.pyos.org.

Cynthia Raim, Ida Levin & Peter Stumpf: Extraordinary piano-violin-cello ensemble, hailing from three successful, independent careers, occasionally team up to celebrate rarely heard gems, this time in a Russian bill of Schnittke's First Violin Sonata, Prokofiev's Op. 119 Cello Sonata, works by Rachmaninoff and Anton Arensky's Op. 32 Piano Trio. Perelman Theater, Kimmel Center, 8 p.m. Monday, $23, 215-569-8080, www.pcmsconcerts.org.

Philadelphia Orchestra: Charles Dutoit returns to the podium for a stellar program, beginning with Milhaud's jazz-tinged romp "The Creation of the World," George Walker's 1996 Pulitzer Prize-winning "Lilacs" (with tenor Russell Thomas) and Dvorak's beloved Ninth Symphony, "From the New World." In between, Mt. Airy native, Curtis graduate and now star bass-baritone Eric Owens takes center stage in Mahler's plaintive "Songs of a Wayfarer," sung as a tribute to Philadelphia icon Marian Anderson. Verizon Hall, Kimmel Center, 8 p.m. Thursday and March 14, 2 p.m. March 13, $39-$125, 215-893-1999, www.philorch.org.

Lyric Fest: Mezzo Suzanne DuPlantis, soprano Randi Marrazzo and pianist Laura Ward, founders of the ensemble, always challenge their guest singers with fascinating, beautifully sung and well-researched vocal programs. This time its arias, duets and songs inspired by the sea from Britten, Brahms, Faure, Duparc, Rorem, Schubert, African-American composer Margaret Bonds and Cole Porter. American Philosophical Society, 427 Chestnut St., 8 p.m. Thursday, $16.50, 215-569-8080, www.pcmsconcerts.org. *