Who's playing music, where and when, this week

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

POP

The Killers: From Las Vegas with laments lands this angsty, anthemic band, drawing from the Springsteen/Counting Crows/Duran Duran wellspring but glossing up the works for the big-show room. A guilty pleasure, but one nonetheless. Susquehanna Bank Center, 1 Harbor Blvd., Camden, N.J., 8 tonight, $25-$100, 609-635-1445, www.livenation.com.

Hammel On Trial: The one-man punk band shares a bill with the ever-worthy Jim's Big Ego. Upstairs at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St., 9 tonight, $18, 215-222-1400, www.worldcafelive.com.

Marc Cohn: Singer/songwriter best known for "Walkin' In Memphis" calls tonight's back-to-back shows "Music and Conversation." So, expect more insights into how he writes 'em, and that near-death experience. Downstairs at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St., 7 and 9:30 tonight, $50-$75, 215-222-1400, www.worldcafelive.com.

Tiempo Libre: Miami-based but Cuban born and educated (at the top music school La ENA), this ensemble is cornering the classical-music-meets-Latin-jazz crossover market. First came "O'Reilly Street" (a collaboration with flutist James Galway), and this week they've released the self-explanatory "Bach in Havana," another appealing piece of work. A co-bill with Congo Kings. Verizon Hall, Kimmel Center, Broad and Spruce streets, 8 tonight, $24-$64, 215-893-1999, www.kimmelcenter.org.

Mike Watt & the Missingmen: Legendary punk growler/bassist keeps the surreality spinning with his latest trio, telegraphing chunks of his (third) rock opera, "Hyphenated-Man." Japanese exports Lite and Philly's own American Speedway share the stage. North Star, 27th and Poplar streets, 9 p.m. tomorrow, $12, 215-787-0488, www.northstarbar.com.

Four Bitchin' Babes: With a musical revue they're calling "Hormonal Imbalance," we're expecting lots of laughs from the current crop of "Babes" - Sally Fingerett, Debi Smith, Nancy Moran and Deidre Flint. Sellersville Theater, Main and Temple streets, Sellersville, 3 & 8 p.m. tomorrow, $33, 215-257-5808, www.st94.com.

Meiko: Buzzed-about L.A. waitress-turned-singer/songwriter pops in with her instantly agreeable, eyes-wide-open, girly-pop songs. Cory Chisel & the Wandering Sons open. Tin Angel, 20 S. 2nd St., 10 p.m. tomorrow, 215-928-0978, www.tinangel.com.

Lamb of God: Treat your mom (but only if she dresses goth and has a lot of tattoos) to this Mother's Day Eve concert, also featuring the heavy hands of As I Lay Dying, Children of Bodom, Municipal Waste and God Forbid. Electric Factory, 7th and Willow streets, 7 p.m. tomorrow, $38, 215-336-2000, www.livenation.com.

Crystal Method: On the fence about checking out these electronic music pioneers? A preview (free at www.iLike.com/thecrystalmethod) of their slamming new studio album, "Divided by Night," will move you onto the dance floor, though the stage show is unlikely to have the guests (Matisyahu, Meiko, Metric's Emily Haines, rappers LMFAO, Justin Warfield and New Order's Peter Hook) featured on the out-Tuesday collection. TLA, 334 South St., 8 p.m. Sunday, $25/$28, 215-922-1011, www.livenation.com.

Kevin Costner and Modern West: You read that right. It's the seasoned film actor, fronting an Americana-style rock band. K.C.'s been gigging with some of them for 20 years. World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St., 7:30 p.m. Sunday, $40-$50, 215-222-1400, www.worldcafelive.com.

Cherish The Ladies: North America's most acclaimed Celtic band will sing, play and step-dance their way into your hearts. Sellersville Theater, Main and Temple streets, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, $27.50, 215-257-5808, www.st94.com.

The Thermals: Pop punksters get down to the essentials, with forceful declarations and strummy guitar-led tunes shaking listeners out of their lethargy. Their new "Now We Can See" set is obsessed with life's fast passage and the skin-molting hereafter. Portland, Ore., bands the Shaky Hands and Point Juncture also get off the tour bus. Johnny Brenda's, 1201 N. Frankford Ave., 9 p.m. Tuesday, $12, 215-739-9684, www.johnnybrendas.com.

Mia Dyson/Scott Miller: Aussie singer Dyson and alt-country rocker Miller carry on their May residency. Upstairs at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut st., 8 p.m. Tuesday, free, 215-222-1400, www.worldcafelive.com.

Lez Zeppelin: All-femme Led Zeppelin cover band hasn't changed a word of the Zep's machismo tunes - not even "gonna give you every inch of my love." (Eat your heart out, Adam Lambert.) And they attack with a forcefulness and precision equal to the originals. The Band V opens. Trocadero, 10th and Arch streets, 8 p.m. Wednesday, $17/$19, 215-922-LIVE, www.thetroc.com.

The Damned: One of England's first punk bands has gone through changes galore, evolving into lusher, new-wave and Goth-pop styles. Still featuring two originals - theatrical singer Dave Vanian and singer/guitarist Captain Sensible (Ray Burns) - they've just re-issued the controversial '86 album "Anything" in an expanded, two-CD version, so expect chunks to be hurled. TLA, 334 South St., 8 p.m. Wednesday, $16.74 (each, in a four pack), $23 and $26, 215-922-1011, www.livenation.com.

Marco Benevento Trio: Jamming, piano and synth-centric trio appeals to rockers and jazzsters alike, with a repertoire that borrows tunes from My Morning Jacket, Deerhoof and Leonard Cohen. Philly-based soul and jazz singer Ryat opens, fronting As Human. Johnny Brenda's, 1201 N. Frankford Ave. 9 p.m. Wednesday, $15, 215-739-9684, www.johnnybrendas.com.

Jill Sobule: Go California dreaming with Sobule, uncorking her new set of tunes inspired by the foibles and frivolousness of the Left Coast. Sellersville Theater, Main and Temple streets, Sellersville, 8 p.m. Thursday, $19.50, 215 257-5808, www.st94.com.

HIP-HOP, R&B

The Zodiac: The Taurus Edition of DJ Roxy's monthly Zodiac party features guest DJs Phsh and Lil' Dave, as well as guest host Civ Jones from Baltimore. Medusa, 27 S. 21st St., 10 tonight, $5 (free for Taurus attendees with ID), 21-plus, 215-557-1981, www.medusalounge.com.

City Sound Check: The first of the weekend's two big underground hip-hop showcases will feature Untytled, Chosen Ones, El Chavo, Reality Music, Gp 100 and Rook along with DJ Akshun and host Big O. The Arena, 8011 Roosevelt Blvd., 9 tonight, $10, 215-332-3805.

Vanessa Williams: While her acting career has long since overshadowed her music, this platinum-selling and Grammy-nominated star is the definition of a double threat as she performs two nights at the Trop. Tropicana Showroom, Brighton and Boardwalk Avenue, Atlantic City, N.J., 9 tonight and tomorrow, $35-$125, 609-340-4000, www.tropicana.net.

City Sound Check: Big O and DJ Akshun are back at the Arena for the second night in a row, this time with a lineup of iLLit, Apollo The Great, Yessir and DannyDimes, Vas, Rahzwell and Mikey Spitz. The Arena, 8011 Roosevelt Blvd., 9 p.m. tomorrow, $10, 215-332-3805.

India.Arie: This platinum artist manages to sell records without selling out. Her deeply soulful, inspiring and political music has influenced the soundscape of modern R&B and neo-soul dramatically. Keswick Theatre, 291 Keswick Ave., Glenside, 9 p.m. tomorrow, $36, $46 and $56, 215-572-7650, www.keswicktheatre.com.

Tayon Malik: North Philly rhymer brings his signature new-school flow and old-school sensibilities to the Northeast along with jazz/funk band 3 Mile Island. Sweeney's, 13639 Philmont Ave., 10 p.m. tomorrow, $5, 215-677-3177, www.myspace.com/sweeneysphilly.

Celebrity Sundays: Crossfaded Bacon's DJ Bo Bliz is renowned for incredible mixes that keep crowds moving into the early hours. The elite DJ will be joined by JustOne of 215hiphop.com, acting as guest bartender. Scruffy's Irish Pub, 2676 Bridge St., 9 p.m. Sunday, free, 215-533-9833.

'Last Night at the Five Spot' Screening: The Five Spot was one of the most storied and tragically short-lived venues in Philly music history. Filmmaker Michael J. Dennis looks to pay tribute with this feature-length concert film featuring the Jazzyfatnasties, Kindred, Floetry and Jazmine Sullivan. Includes a light reception with cooldjfrank on the ones and twos. International House, 3701 Chestnut St., 7 p.m. Tuesday, $10, 215-387-5125, www.ihousephilly.org.

Kindred the Family Soul: Official after-party for the screening of "Last Night at the Five Spot" features Philadelphia's own husband-and-wife soul-singing group. They're recording for an upcoming live album. Elena's Soul Lounge, 4912 Baltimore Ave., 10 p.m. Tuesday, $10, 215-729-9575, www.elenassoul.com.

Tsunami Rising: Gloucester City reggae/ska outfit teams up with Phoenix Latin/reggae band Fayuca for an amazingly inexpensive show. Pub Webb, 1527 Cecil B Moore Ave., 9 p.m. Wednesday, $3, 21-plus, 267-687-8256, www.pubwebb.com.

Element Hiptron: While plain old hip-hop is great, the genre is at its best when explored fully. The New Age does just that, with space-age production and futuristic lyrics. Joining them, Wilmington band Orbit Shaker and Grand Rapids, Mich., rock group the Wildfire. The Fire, 412 W. Girard Ave., 9 p.m. Wednesday, $7, 21-plus, 267-671-9298, www.iourecords.com/thefire.

P-Cutta Birthday Bash: World-famous mixtape DJ celebrates his birthday in style with performances from E.Ness, Brass Knux, Lyrical Lye, Illogik, 730, Self-made, Big Pennsy, Mario Efraim, Kraft, Quwell and K Da General. Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St., 8 p.m. Thursday, $15, 21-plus, 215-922-5483, www.thetroc.com.

ALTERNATIVE

Sorted 11 Year Anniversary BBQ: Philly's reigning indie Brit-pop party celebrates with a BBQ from 7-10 tonight, then their usual shindig at 10, and they are taking requests. The Barbary, Frankford and Delaware avenues, free before 10 and then $5 after.

Papercuts: Devendra Banhart alert! This much buzzed-about San Francisco singer/songwriter (aka Jason Quever) is on his label Gnomonsong, here joining protégé and Baltimore labelmate Jana Hunter. Kung Fu Necktie, 1248 N. Front St., 7 tonight, $10, 215-291-4919, www.kungfunecktie.com.

Ruder Than You: Philly's pillar of the ska scene celebrates its 20th anniversary with Bigger Thomas, Last Martyrs of a Lost Cause, Rudie Crew, Case of the Mondays and DJ Lord Action Wood. Trocadero, 10th and Arch Streets, 7:30 tonight, $12, all ages, 215-922-LIVE, www.thetroc.com.

The Beat Rats: New Yorkers who played the famed CBGB's right before it closed make a nice racket with riffs that are part Duane Eddy, surf and Cavern Club-era Beatles. Part of the excellent Positively Sick on South Street month with Young Werewolves and the Sharksins. Tritone, 1508 South St., 9 tonight, $6, 215-545-0475, www.tritonebar.com.

Ghost: Japanese psych-rock collective jams with rootsy Espers side project the Baird Sisters. Johnny Brenda's, 1201 N. Frankford Ave., 9 tonight, $12, 215-739-9684, www.johnnybrendas.com.

Peelander-Z: Mighty return of the Japanese action comic punk band, with Loafass and Mercury Radio Theater. Khyber, 56 S. 2nd St., 9 tonight, $10, 215-238-5888, www.thekhyber.com.

Frodus: Reunion for '90s spazzcore punk/indie band from D.C. The Barbary, Frankford and Delaware avenues, 6 p.m. tomorrow, $10, all ages, www.r5productions.com.

Nichole Canuso Dance Company Benefit Cabaret: Includes pre-party and cabaret with an excerpt from "Wandering Alice" by the company, plus performances by Headlong Dance Theater, Rainpan 43, Kate Watson-Wallace/anonymous bodies, Martha Graham Cracker, DJ Laris Kreslins of uwishunu, and many others. Johnny Brenda's, 1201 N. Frankford Ave., 7 p.m. tomorrow, $15-50, 215-739-9684, www.johnnybrendas.com.

Best Fest Benefit: Yearly West Philly music festival (scheduled for June 6) hosts a benefit with Tickley Feather, Akasha Blade, Suicide Magnets and Dina Elise. Danger Danger Gallery, 5012 Baltimore Ave., 9 p.m. tomorrow, $5, all ages, www.myspace.com/bestfest.

Brat Bangs: L7-styled all-girl punk band heads up Hell Under the El with Honah Lee, Stereoblaster and Street Vengeance. El Bar, Front and Master streets, 9 p.m tomorrow, $5, www.myspace.com/hellundertheel.

Dark Mark's B-Day Party: The big, scary-looking Tritone doorman with a heart of gold celebrates his birthday with Zed Never, Mourning Electra, the Spades and Unlocked. Tritone, 1508 South St., 9 p.m. tomorrow, 215-545-0475, www.tritonebar.com.

Crude: Japanese hardcore band joins Texas' Unit 21 and Philly's Stations. Barbary, Frankford and Delaware avenues, 5 p.m. Sunday, $10, all ages, www.r5productions.com.

The 88: As seen on "How I Met Your Mother," and heard on "Grey's Anatomy," "Weeds" and "The O.C.," the L.A.-based band once backed the late Elliott Smith at an Orange County show by special request. Khyber, 56 S. 2nd Street, 8 p.m. Tuesday, $8, 215-238-5888, www.thekhyber.com.

Pomegrantes: One of R5's fave bands, they recall old Modest Mouse. Wye Oak opens. Kung Fu Necktie, 1248 N. Front St., 8 p.m. Tuesday, $10, 215-291-4919, www.kungfunecktie.com.

Club Lyfestile Dance Party Anniversary: Philly performance art/dance troupe throws itself a party. Barbary, Frankford and Delaware avenues, 9 p.m. Tuesday, free, www.myspace.com/thenewbarbary.

Animal Collective Afterparty: If you didn't get a ticket, come hang out with DJ Midnight O'Connor (John Fitz) spinning the best music from Ireland. Thin Lizzy, we hope? Kung Fu Necktie, 1248 N. Frankford Ave., midnight Tuesday, free, 215-291-4919, www.kungfunecktie.com.

Azita: Haunting singer/songwriter/pianist and former Scissor Girl joins U.S. Maple offshoot Wreckmeister Harmonies for a very Chicago evening. Kung Fu Necktie, 1248 N. Frankford Ave., 8 p.m. Thursday, $10, 215-291-4919, www.kungfunecktie.com.

Rodriguez: Meet this best-kept-secret, a son of Mexican immigrants, born and raised in Detroit, whose 1970 debut album is described as "fuzz-soul-psych version of Bob Dylan and/or Donovan." War on Drugs opens. Johnny Brenda's, 1201 N. Frankford Ave., 9 p.m. Thursday, $12, 215-739-9684, www.johnnybrendas.com.

JAZZ

Matt Savage: Impressive enough that, at 16, pianist Savage is already touring behind his sixth album - even more so that he was diagnosed at 3 with a high-functioning form of autism and taught himself to play, first classical, then jazz piano. Philadelphia Museum of Art, 26th Street & Ben Franklin Parkway, 5:45 and 7:15 tonight, free with regular museum admission of $14, 215-763-8100, www.philamuseum.org.

Burnt Sugar the Arkestra Chamber: Greg Tate's conducted improv large ensemble, dwelling somewhere in the cosmos between Sun Ra's Saturn and P-Funk's mothership, celebrates its 10th anniversary. North Star Bar, 2639 Poplar St., 9 tonight, $10, 215-787-0488, www.northstarbar.com.

John David Simon and Friends: Saxophonist Simon, a South Philly native, returns to celebrate a new CD. The disc (though not the live band) features luminaries Clark Terry and Etta James, continuing Simon's association with elders that has included stints with Illinois Jacquet and Lionel Hampton. Chris' Jazz Cafe, 1421 Sansom St., 8 & 10 p.m. tomorrow, $20, 215-568-3131, www.chrisjazzcafe.com.

OffOnOff: Super-trio of extremists, featuring Terrie Ex of Dutch punks the Ex, Italian noise trio Zu's Massimo Pupillo and Norwegian drummer Paal Nilssen-Love. Johnny Brenda's, 1201 N. Frankford Ave., 8 p.m. Sunday, $10, 215-739-9684, www.arsnovaworkshop.com.

Roberta Piket: Pianist Piket's trio is one of those understated, subtly inventive groups that eschews gimmickry to simply burrow straight into the heart of any piece they tackle, finding surprises and depth from within. Chris' Jazz Cafe, 1421 Sansom St., 8 & 10 p.m. Wednesday, $10, 215-568-3131, www.chrisjazzcafe.com.

Marco Benevento Trio: Half of the eclectic, jam-band-friendly Benevento-Russo Duo steps away from the organ to the piano bench for an acoustic trio featuring ex-Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey bassist Reed Mathis and drummer Andrew Barr. Johnny Brenda's, 1201 N. Frankford Ave., 9 p.m. Wednesday, $15, 215-739-9684, www.johnnybrendas.com.

BALLET

Pennsylvania Ballet: The three works on the bill show off the company's diversity: choreographer-in-residence Matthew Neenan's "Keep," based on string quartets by Borodin and Rimsky-Korsakov; Robert Weiss' Octet for Strings; and Dutch choreographer Hans van Manen's 1977 "Five Tangos," based on Astor Piazzolla's fiery anthems. Merriam Theater, 250 S. Broad St., 8 tonight and tomorrow, plus 2 p.m. tomorrow and Sunday, $21.50-$126.50, 215-336-2000, www.paballet.org.

Brandywine Ballet: Ensemble presents four works, two by the company's resident choreographer Nancy Page: "Colour Brilliante," to music by Dvorak, and "Now We Are Free." Former Pennsylvania Ballet soloist Meredith Rainey combines with Kevin Volans' string quartet to evoke Chester County in "Make Haste Slowly," and Koresh Dance Company's Eric Bean contributes "Speak Easy" to songs by Ella Fitzgerald and Vivien Green. Asplundh Concert Hall, West Chester University, 701 S. High St., West Chester, 7:30 p.m. today and tomorrow, 610-696-2711, $20-$35, www.brandywineballet.com.

CLASSICAL

Philadelphia Orchestra: Sir Simon Rattle returns, leading the mighty Symphony No. 8 by Anton Bruckner. British pianist Imogen Cooper solos in the Mozart Piano Concerto No. 25. Verizon Hall, Kimmel Center, Broad and Spruce streets, 2 p.m. today and 8 p.m. tomorrow, $39-$125, 215-893-1999, www.philorch.org.

Dolce Suono: French composers revered the colorful sonorities between flute, harp and strings, and flutist Mimi Stillman has invited harpist Coline-Marie Orliac and Philadelphia Orchestra musicians Paul Arnold (violin), Burchard Tang (viola) and Yumi Kendall (cello) to demonstrate. Busy Philadelphia composer Andrea Clearfield has contributed her new Rhapsodie for flute, harp and string trio, and the bill also includes Debussy's ravishing Sonata for flute, viola and harp, Andre Jolivet's "Chant de Linos" and the Quintet by Robert Casadesus. First Unitarian Church, 2125 Chestnut St., 7:30 tonight, free, 267-252-1803, www.dolcesuono.com.

Philadelphia Classical Symphony: Karl Middleman leads another inventive program, "American Mosaics," with David Krakauer as soloist for the buoyant Clarinet Concerto by Aaron Copland. The bill also includes Chadwick's Serenade for Strings, the local premiere of Ganriela Lena Frank's "Leyendas: An Andean Walkabout" and the world premiere of local composer Curt Cacioppo's "Lenape Refrains." Church of St. Luke and the Epiphany, 330 S. 13th St., 8 p.m. tonight; and Roberts Hall, Marshall Auditorium, Haverford College, 370 Lancaster Ave., Haverford, 8 p.m. tomorrow, $15-$30, 215-228-2224, www.classicalsymphony.org.

Piffaro: The connection between the earth and numerology was an inspiration to Italian composers of the Renaissance, and to this eminent wind band, performing another well-researched roster of forgotten gems, with famed soprano Ellen Hargis. After tomorrow's concert, there's a party for their new CD "Vespers." St. Mark's, 1625 Locust Street, 8 tonight; Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill, 8855 Germantown Ave., 8 p.m. tomorrow, $15-$30, 215-235-8469, www.piffaro.com.

OperaDelaware: Mozart's masterpiece "The Marriage of Figaro" gets a full staging, conducted by Mark Graf and directed by Joe Banno. Grand Opera House, 818 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del., 8 p.m. tonight and tomorrow, $25-$68, 302-652-5577, www.grandopera.org.

Academy of Vocal Arts: Donizetti's romantic melodrama, packed with scorching passions, magnificent arias and a famous mad scene, is a searing finale to the conservatory's season. Music director Christofer Macatsoris conducts the AVA Chamber Orchestra and his roster of brilliant young voices in this production staged by Joshua Major. Gordon Theater, 3rd and Cooper streets, Camden, N.J., 7:30 p.m. tomorrow; Centennial Hall, Haverford School, 450 Lancaster Ave., Haverford, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and May 14; and Central Bucks South High School, 1100 Folly Road, Warrington, 7:30 p.m. May 16; $48, 215-735-1685, www.avaopera.org.

Temple Music Prep: In their season finale, the Youth Chamber Orchestra, Children's Concert Choir and Harp Ensemble all show their high level of talent. Orchestra music director Luis Biava leads the Allegro by Donizetti, the Op. 6/1 Concerto Grosso by Handel (with violinists Clare Semes and Anastasia Falasca and cellist Nicholas Bollinger as soloists), the beginning of Boccherini's B-Flat Cello Concerto with Bollinger center stage, Elgar's "Sospiri" and the Mendelssohn Sinfonia No. 2. Steven Caldwell leads the chorus and harp ensemble in Jim Papoulis' "When I Close My Eyes," and violinist Yerim (Jamie) Lee and cellist Bihn Park team up for a Bach aria. Holy Trinity Church, 1904 Walnut St., 7:30 p.m. tomorrow, free, 215-204-7600, www.temple.edu/boyer.

Metropolitan Opera: Rossini's "La Cenerentola" ("Cinderella") is portrayed by mezzo Elina Garanca in this charming bel canto classic. Tenor Lawrence Brownlee, who scored here in last year's Opera Company of Philadelphia appearance, is her Prince, with baritone Alessandro Corbelli and bass-baritone John Relyea in the other leading roles. Beamed live in HD video to the big screen at seven area movie theaters, 12:30 p.m. tomorrow, $22, www.fathomevents.com.

Choral Arts Society and Bach Festival of Philadelphia: A combined performance of one of the pinnacles of all Western art, the magnificent B Minor Mass by Bach. Matthew Glandorf leads the chorus and the Bach Collegium Orchestra plus five soloists: sopranos Julianne Baird and Laura Heimes, countertenor Ian Howell, tenor Tony Boutte and baritone Sumner Thompson. First Baptist Church, 123 S. 17th St., 3 p.m. tomorrow, $25, 215-240-6417, www.bach-fest.org.

Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia: Ignat Solzhenitsyn demonstrates his skills in this all-Beethoven season finale, soloing and conducting the Fifth Piano Concerto, the famous "Emperor." The bill concludes with Solzhenitsyn leading the buoyant Eighth Symphony. Perelman Theater, Kimmel Center, 2:30 p.m. Sunday and 7:30 p.m. Monday, $24-$81, 215-893-1999, www.chamberorchestra.org.

Peter Nero and the Philly Pops: "Hooray for Hollywood" is the theme of this collection of movie blockbusters. Nero's top-notch band supports Jodi Benson, Keith Buterbaugh and the Voices of the Pops. Verizon Hall, Kimmel Center, 3 p.m. Sunday and May 16-17; 8 p.m. Wednesday and May 15; $27-$104, 215-893-1999, www.phillypops.org.

Academy of Community Music: The Academy's Crescendo Music program, which has benefited more than 20,000 disabled or disadvantaged children in its 24 years, presents a benefit toward a matching grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. Ethical Society, 1906 S. Rittenhouse Square, 3 p.m. Sunday, $25-$100, 215-247-7631, academyofcommunitymusic.org.

Il Divo: Popular quartet combines opera with popular music. Susquehanna Bank Center, 1 Harbor Blvd., Camden, N.J., 7:30 p.m. Sunday, $115-$285, 800-477-5285, www.ticketsolutions.com.

Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson Trio: Famed trio of pianist Joseph Kalichstein, violinist Jaime Laredo and cellist Sharon Robinson perform two of the great Piano Trios, Mendelssohn's Op. 66 and Tchaikovsky's Op. 50. Philadelphia Orchestra virtuoso principal Ricardo Morales substitutes for the violin in the Beethoven Op. 11 Clarinet Trio. Perelman Theater, Kimmel Center, 8 p.m. Tuesday, $23, 215-569-8080, www.pcmsconcerts.org.

Intracultural Journeys: Philadelphia Orchestra cellist Udi-Bar David teams with flamenco guitarist Adam del Monte, Arab violinist Hanna Khoury and Puerto Rican drummer Rolando Morales-Matos. Mandell Theater, 33rd and Chestnut streets, 7 p.m. Tuesday, free, 610-457-3025, www.interculturaljourneys.com.

Philadelphia Orchestra: Rossen Milanov takes the podium for an Eastern European feast, including two Dvorak tone poems, "The Wood Dove" and "The Golden Spinning Wheel," plus Enescu's Second Romanian Rhapsody. His soloist is the orchestra's principal violist Choong-Jin Chang, who'll tackle Bartok's final work, the Viola Concerto. Verizon Hall, Kimmel Center, 8 p.m. Thursday and May 16, also 2 p.m. May 15, $39-$125, 215-893-1999, www.philorch.org.