Music: Music this weekend and beyond

Live music and more, tonight through Thursday, compiled by Shaun Brady, Laurie T. Conrad, James Johnson, and Sara Sherr.

Pearl Jam: One of the greatest rock bands working today gives one of the greatest arena-rock venues ever the Viking funeral it deserves. Bad Religion opens. So long, Spectrum, we miss you already. Wachovia Spectrum, 3601 S. Broad St., 7:30 tonight, sold out, 800-298-4200, www.ComcastTIX.com.

The Blakes: Iggy Pop's said to be a fan of what Pitchfork described as their "Dandy Warhols-ish swampy guitars, twitchy Strokes rhythms and power-pop vocal harmonies." They have a new disc, "Souvenir." With El Fuego and Metropolis. M Room, 15 W. Girard Ave., 9 p.m. tomorrow, $12, 215-739-5577, www.themanhattanroom.com.

Mae: Pleasantly pop-rocky band with a strong community-service mission. This Wonka Vision magazine presentation also has Jenny Owen Youngs, Deas Vail and Find Vienna. North Star Bar, 27th and Poplar streets, 7 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, $17 advance, $20 at the door, 215-787-0488, www.northstarbar.com.

Helen Money: That's the persona of Chicago-based cellist and composer Alison Chesley, who recently signed to experimental, avant-garde label Table of the Elements. She's recorded with metal icons and grindcore acts, and plays her instrument through guitar amps and pedals. Also on deck, a CD release from Dangerbird, plus Ugh God, Bucket Flush and the Redettes. Danger Danger Gallery, 5013 Baltimore Ave., 8 p.m. Tuesday, myspace.com/dangerdangergallery.

"Mamma Mia!" You won't be taking a chance on this crowd-pleaser of a musical cleverly stitched together from ABBA's greatest hits. Academy of Music, Broad and Locust streets, Tuesday-Nov. 8, times vary, $28-$100, 215-893-1999, www.kimmelcenter.org.

Mayday Parade: Pop-inflected punk rockers from Florida just dropped their first major-label disc, "Anywhere But Here." They've got a slick Web site and a loyal fan base and while they aren't exactly making a new sound, it's one with a lot of energy. Mayday's here as part of the Alternative Press Tour with The Academy Is . . . , Set Your Goals and Secret Handshake. Theater of the Living Arts, 334 South St., 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, $15, 800-745-3000, livenation.com.

Snoop Dogg: One of the biggest names in L.A. hip-hop joins forces with two of the East Coast's best - Method Man and Redman - on Snoop's Wonderland High School Tour. House of Blues, 801 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, N.J., 8 tonight, $39.50 and $59.50, 609-236-2583, www.hob.com.

Tastytreats: DJ Mike Nyce and host Yameen Allworld bring a Halloween edition of the long-running weekly hip-hop party. Costumes are optional. Fluid Nightclub, 613 S. 4th St., 10 tonight, free until 11 p.m., $7 after, 21-plus, 215-629-3686, www.fluidnightclub.com.

New Moon: DJs Omega, Aktive, Sega and Aiden Scott will spin hip-hop, house and reggae jams for attendees. Prizes will be handed out for best costumes. Open bar lasts from 8 to 10 p.m. Triumph Brewing Co., 117 Chestnut St., 7 tonight, $20, 21-plus, 215-625-0855, www.triumphbrewing.com.

iStandard Producer Showcase: With judges Skyzoo, Illmind and Def Jam Records A&R veep Lenny S., this showcase offers aspiring producers a great way to get a foot in the door. Featured producers include Cardiak and MPIII, with performances by SOS, Nico The Beast, Sic Osyrus, Money First and Bekay. Fluid Nightclub, 613 S. 4th St., 8:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, $15, 21-plus, 215-629-3686, www.fluidnightclub.com.

TV Casuality: The All-Star Misfits cover band features Ted Leo, Atom & His Package's Adam Goren, the Pharmacists' Chris Wilson, and Paint It Black's Andy Nelson. England Belongs to Twee's Mike McKee spins between sets. Proceeds go to People's Emergency Center. Kung Fu Necktie, 1248 N. Front St., 8 tonight, $8, 215-291-4919, www.kungfunecktie.com.

Frights of Fancy: Presented by Fabric Horse and various Philly art stars, this Halloween dance party and costume fashion show features a runway show hosted by Sweatheart's Rose Luardo and artists from Topstitch Boutique, the Vaudevillains, Club Lyfestile and others. Latvian Society, 531 N. 7th St., 8 tonight, $10, 215-694-9034, www.fabrichorse.com.

The Dead Milkmen: Philly's beloved local punk band reunites with new material, plus sets by Live Not On Evil and the Tough S----, and horror movie clips from Secret Cinema. Trocadero, 10th and Arch streets, 8:30 tonight, $18.50-21, 215-922-LIVE, www.thetroc.com.

Making Time/R5 Productions Halloween Freakout: Features English UK DJ/production duo Simian Mobile Disco, Dave P., Mike Z, Dave Pak, the Rock Tits DJs, Adam Sparkles, Julian S Process and the Broadzilla DJs. 2424 Studios, 2424 E. York St., 8:30 tonight, $25, all ages, www.igetrvng.com.

Dracula's Ball: Goths, vamps and the people who love them unite with sets by Tapping The Vein and Italy's Dope Stars Inc. Shampoo, 417 N. 8th St., 9 tonight, $15, all ages, 215-925-9259, www.draculasball.com.

Olde City Tattoo Annual Halloween Bash: Show up early for Workhorse III, the MC5-ish guitar-shredding combo led by Lisa Flynn, formerly of Lisa Christ Superstar. Also: Punishment, Heidrik, Homocidels and Call the Paramedics. The Khyber, 56 S. 2nd St., 9 tonight, $5 in costume, $10 without, 215-238-5888, www.thekhyber.com.

Tritone Halloween: Includes the Baptist Preachers, Outlaw Cirkus, plus sideshow oddities and sword swallowers. Tritone, 1508 South St., 10 tonight, $5, 215–545–0475, www.tritonebar.com.

King Khan and BBQ: Canadian garage-rocking, madcap front man returns with his one-man drummer. The Dum Dum Girls, a blog-approved L.A. combo, are worth checking out for their lo-fi fuzz over girl group sounds, à la the Vivian Girls. Teenage Whore Moans open. First Unitarian Church, 2125 Chestnut St., 7:30 p.m. tomorrow, $12, all ages, 215-821-R5R5, www.r5productions.com.

Boys Noize: German DJ and label owner Alexander Ridha debuts tunes from "Power" for some post-Halloween mayhem. Barbary, Frankford and Delaware avenues, 9 p.m. tomorrow, $12, all ages, 215-821-R5R5, www.r5productions.com.

Jemima Pearl: Former front woman of Be Your Own Pet strikes out on her own. With Islands and Toro Y Moi. First Unitarian Church, 2125 Chestnut St., 8 p.m. Tuesday, $12, all ages, 215-821-R5R5, www.r5productions.com.

The Very Best: London trio, by way of Malawi, mixes African rhythms with Western electronics. They caught the ears of Vampire Weekend's Ezra Koenig, who appears on "Warm Heart of Africa." Javelin opens. Johnny Brenda's, 1201 N. Frankford Ave., 9 p.m. Tuesday, $10, 215-739-9684, www.johnnybrendas.com.

F--- Buttons: U.K. combo known for brutal and noisy electronic soundscapes joins the brutal drone jams of Brooklyn, N.Y.'s Growing. Kung Fu Necktie, 1248 N. Front St., 9 p.m. Tuesday, $10, 215-291-4919, www.kungfunecktie.com.

Celebration: Unique Baltimore double-drums trio is a cross between Stereolab and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. Don't miss them. Kung Fu Necktie, 1248 N. Front St., 9 p.m. Thursday, $10, 215-291-4919, www.kungfunecktie.com.

The Get Up Kids: They represent the last version of emo, which didn't require eyeliner, just Superchunk riffs with better production values. With Kevin Devine and the Life & Times. Trocadero, 10th and Arch streets, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, $20.50-$23, all ages, 215-922-LIVE, www.thetroc.com.

The Hidden Cameras: At one point, the Toronto nine-member indie/chamber pop ensemble was thought of as the gay Belle and Sebastian, but its musical range is more varied on the just released "Orphan." Johnny Brenda's, 1201 N. Frankford Ave., 9 p.m. Thursday, $10, 215-739-9684, www.johnnybrendas.com.

Stephanie Nakasian and Hod O'Brien Quartet: Swinging husband-and-wife team of singer Nakasian and pianist O'Brien will be joined by saxophonist Bootsie Barnes. Chris' Jazz Café, 1421 Sansom St., 8 and 10 tonight, $20, 215-568-3131, www.chrisjazzcafe.com.

Sun Ra Arkestra: For once, the audience may be dressed as colorfully as the band, as the Marshall Allen-led Arkestra celebrates Halloween. International House, 3701 Chestnut St., 8 tonight, $20, 215-387-5125, www.arsnovaworkshop.com.

Halloween Explosion: "Explosion" is right at this Hallow's Eve party, a combustible blend of jazz, jam and funk featuring prog-jazz ensemble Agent Moosehead, emcee The Last Emperor, drummer G. Calvin Weston backing up Fuzilla, and the electronic group Chrome Tongues and Step Brothers. World Café Live, 3025 Walnut St., 9 tonight, $6-$9, 215-222-1400, www.worldcafelive.com.

Karl Denson's Tiny Universe: Saxophonist Denson co-founded the Greyboy All-Stars and accompanied Lenny Kravitz for almost two decades. His own group similarly fuses jazz, rock, funk and soul into a groove-heavy blend. World Café Live, 3025 Walnut St., 7:30 p.m. tomorrow, $23-$35, 215-222-1400, www.worldcafelive.com.

Herb Alpert & Lani Hall: The legendary trumpeter and leader of the Tijuana Brass hits the road with his wife, onetime vocalist with Sergio Mendes' Brasil '66. Zellerbach Theatre, Annenberg Center, 3680 Walnut St., 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, $20-$45, 215-898-3900, www.pennpresents.org.

Larry McKenna Trio: Philly mainstay inaugurates a new first-Wednesday jazz series sponsored by Jazz Bridge, which endeavors to provide health care and legal assistance to musicians in need. Cheltenham Arts Center, 439 Ashbourne Road, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, $5-$10, 215-517-8337, www.jazzbridge.org.