CLASSICAL
Astral Concerts, Trinity Center for Urban Life, 22nd and Spruce Streets, Phila., Astral at 15Past & Present, Sept. 30, 3 p.m., $20, $15 seniors, $5 students; (215) 735-6999; www.astralartisticservices.org
Peter Nero and the Philly Pops, Patriots Theater at the War Memorial, West Lafayette and Barrack streets, Trenton, Broadway Showstoppers, concert to benefit St. Lawrence Rehabilitation and Morris Hall in Lawrenceville, Sept. 29, 8 p.m., $30-$75; www.thewarmemorial.comPhiladelphia Orchestra, Verizon Hall, The Kimmel Center, Broad Street, Phila., Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring and Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 1: Winter Daydreams, Sept. 20, 25, 8 p.m., Sept. 21, 23, 2 p.m., $10-$113; Rihm’s Transformations 2, Reinecke’s flute concerto, Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring, Sept. 27, 8 p.m., Sept. 28, 2 p.m., $10-$113; Opening Night Concert and Gala, Sept. 29, 7 p.m.; (215) 893-1999; www.philorch.org
Princeton Symphony Orchestra, Richardson Auditorium, Princeton University, Opening Concert featuring works of Mozart, Brahms, and Schumannon with guest conductor Shi-Yeon Sung, Sept. 30, 4 p.m., lecture, 3 p.m., $16-$64; (609) 497-0020; www.princetonsynmphony.org
Westminster Choir College, Bristol Chapel, 101 Walnut Lane, Princeton, soprano Faith Esham: I Never Saw Another Butterfly songs based on poems written by children in a concentration camp, Sept. 23, 3 p.m.; Ken Cowan, organ, Lisa Shihoten, violin, Sept. 26Wister Quartet, Yardley Community Centre, 64 S. Main St., Yardley, Pa., with guest hornist Jennifer Montone playing works by Mozart, Beethoven and Debussy, Sept. 30, 2 p.m., $12, $10 seniors, $8 students, $5 under 5; (215) 493-3010; www.bcpac.org
Zeh Wiley Duo, North County Branch Library, 65 Halstead St., Clinton, chamber music with violin and guitar, Sept. 20, 7 p.m., free, res. req.; (908) 730-6135.
FOLK/JAZZ/ROCK
David Eggar, Borders Books and Music, 601 Nassau Park Blvd., West Windsor, Sept. 21, 8 p.m., free; (609) 514-0040.
The First Family of Cool, The State Theatre, 15 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick, featuring the John Pizzarelli Quartet with special guest, Jessica Molaskey, Sept. 28, 8 p.m., $25-$60; (732) 246-7469; www.statetheatrenj.org
Meral Guneyman, Borders Books and Music, 601 Nassau Park Blvd., West Windsor, pianist, Sept. 23, 1 p.m., free; (609) 514-0040.
Michael McDonald, Patriots Theater at the War Memorial, W. Lafayette St., Trenton, Sept. 21, 8 p.m., $30-$100; (609) 984-8400; www.thewarmemorial.com
The Eric Mintel Quartet, Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie, Parkside Avenue, Trenton, Sept. 28, 7 p.m., $10, $15 nonmembers; www.ellarslie.org
New Jersey Jazz Festival, Backstage Jazz Club, State Theatre, 15 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick, a weekend of all-star music in a creative setting for serious and casual jazz fans alike; Standards, Ballads, & Favorites with The John Pizzarelli Quartet and special guest Jessica Molaskey, Sept. 28, 8 p.m., $25-$60; Keyboards Extraordinaire with Cedar Walton Trio and special guests Holly Hofmann & Mike Wofford, Sept. 29, 5 p.m., $25-$50; Hot Latin Nights with Paquito D’Rivera Quartet and special guest, Claudio Roditi, Sept. 29, 9 p.m., $35-$60; Tribute to Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie with Jon Faddis Quartet and special guest, Jimmy Heath, Sept. 30, 3 p.m., $35-$60; Saturday pass $55-$100, weekend pass $85-$155; www.statetheatrenj.orgNnenna Freelon with The Count Basie Orchestra, Kimmel Center, S. Broad Street, Phila., with special guest Paquito D’Rivera Quintet, Sept. 28, 8 p.m.; (215) 790-5800; www.kimmelcenter.org
Raíces Caribeña, First Reformed Church, corner of Nielson and Bayard streets, New Brunswick, Lunch Time Recital series: folkloric music and dance ensemble, Sept. 26, 12:15-12:45 p.m., followed by a free lunch; (732) 545-1005.
Sharon Silverstein and The Peace Project, Center for Relaxation and Healing, 666 Plainsboro Road, Suite 348, Plainsboro, Sept. 28, 8-10 p.m., inspirational and motivational music for adults and children, $15, (908) 431-9904.
Bill Staines, Christ Congregation Church, 50 Walnut Lane, Princeton, singer-songwriter sponsored by the Princeton Folk Music Society, Sept. 28, 8:15 p.m., $15, $10 members, $3 children 11 and under; (609) 799-0944; www.princetonfolk.org
Adrienne Young, Unitarian Universalist Church, 268 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road, Titusville, with special guests LisaBeth Weber and Maggie Marshall, Sept. 22, 8 p.m., $18 advance/$20 day of show; (609) 406-1424; www.crossingconcerts.com
ON THE TOWN
449 Room, 449 S. Broad St., Trenton, Amora Bliss, Reckless, East Coast Addiction, Papercut Skyline, Sept. 21, 7:30 p.m., $7; Local Sounds concert series featuring Ballyoo and Selkow’s CD release party, Sept. 22, 7:30 p.m., $8; Sunday Night Rock, Sept. 23, 30, 10 p.m., $5; Lights Resolve, Culiver City, Sept. 28, 8 p.m., $7; 14 Points, Jobless Bob, Echo Movement, Aug. 29, 8 p.m., $5; Dance Lessons with Isabel Garcia, Mon., 6-8 p.m., $10 per lesson; open mike night, Mon. 8:30 p.m., free; (609) 656-1199; www.449room.com
Baldassari Regency, 145 Morris Ave., Trenton, Lynn Randall Trio, Fri. 7:30 p.m.; (609) 392-2934.
Bar 10, Westin Princeton at Forrestal Village, 201 Village Blvd., Plainsboro, Tim Nelson, Thu. 5-8 p.m.; (609) 452-7900.
Bob Egan’s Cosmopolitan Club, New Hope Inn, 6426 Lower York Road, New Hope, Pa., Michael Traupman, Sept. 23Bob’s Big Monday Showcase, Mon. 7:30 p.m.; Susan Werner, Sept. 28-29Michael Richard Kelly, Sept. 30Chambers Walk Café, 2667 Main St., Lawrenceville, Dick Gratton, solo jazz guitar, Sept. 28, 6-9 p.m.; (609) 896-5995; http://thejazzman.tripod.com
Classics Used and Rare Books, 117 S. Warren St., Trenton, Song Circle Jam Session: inviting all acoustic instrumentalists and songwriters to join host Flora Newberry to share your original and favorite acoustic music, Sept. 22, 2-4 p.m., free; (609) 394-8400.
DeAnna’s Restaurant, 54 N. Franklin St., Lambertville, Michelle Willy and friends (piano, vocals and jazz), Fri., second Sat., 7-10 p.m., Sun. 5-8 p.m.; (609) 397-8957.
The Garden Tea Room, 4 S. Main St., Allentown, Friday Night Tea and Music, last Fri., $17; (609) 208-1880.
Halo Pub, 9 Hulfish St., Princeton, Stringsville, Sept. 22, 6:30-9 p.m.; John & Carm, Sept. 29, 6:30-9 p.m.; (609) 921-1710.
Havana, 105 S. Main St., New Hope, Pa., Love Jones Band (dance covers), Sept. 21, 8:30 p.m.; 52 Pick Up (dance covers), Sept. 22, 8:30 p.m.; Mintel-Klemmer and Friends, Sept. 23, 3 p.m.; The Interns (rock pop covers), Sept. 28, 8:30 p.m.; Soul Purpose (dance covers), Sept. 29, 8:30 p.m.; Philly Transit Authority (Chicago Tribute), Sept. 30, 3 p.m.; karaoke, Mon. 9:30 p.m., free; open mike, Tue. 8 p.m., free; Kinky Quizzo, Wed. 9 p.m.; DJ, Fri.-Sat. midnight; (215) 862-5501; www.havananewhope.com
Hillbilly Hall Tavern, 203 Hopewell-Wertsville Road, Hopewell, country line dancing with instruction throughout evening, Tue. 7 p.m.; biker night, Wed., 6 p.m.; karaoke, Fri.; (609) 466-9856; www.hillbillyhall.com
Il Sol Tuscan Grill, 255 N. Sycamore St., Newtown, Pa. Barbara Trent, Sept. 22www.ilsoltuscangrill.com
Java Moon Café, 4110 Quakerbridge Road, Lawrence, Meg Hanson and Billy Hill, Sept. 20Joe Federico, jazz guitar, Sept. 22Jerry Topinka, jazz guitar, Sept. 27Brian Keith, jazz guitar, Sept. 29John & Peter’s, 96 S. Main St., New Hope, Pa., Cats Eye Stone, Sept. 21Jim Carroll, Sept. 22, 9:30 p.m.; The Berends Brothers, Sept. 23, 9 p.m.; Devi, Sept. 26, 9 p.m.; Montoj, Sept. 27Ruse of Fools, Fire Flies, EFKO, Sept. 28The Hazbins, Sept. 29, 3 p.m.; Gina Sicilia, Sept. 30, 3 p.m.; Arthur Migliazza, Sept. 30, 9 p.m.; (215) 862-5981; www.johnandpeters.com
Kafe Kabul, Rat’s Restaurant, 16 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, Two for the Road, Tue. 6-10 p.m.; (609) 584-7800; www.ratsrestaurant.org
Maritas Cantina, 1 Penn Plaza, New Brunswick, The Goodfight, South of the Bridge, Sept. 22Lesser of Two, Rabid Roy, Sept. 29Orpha’s Coffee Shop, 1330 Route 206, Montgomery, breakfast w/Larry, Sat. 9 a.m.-noon; (609) 430-2828; www.orphas.com
Rhythms of the Night, 729 S. Main St., Manville, live entertainment, dancing, dining, Tue.-Sat. 4 p.m.-closing; (908) 707-8757.
Salt Creek Grille, Princeton Forrestal Village, 1 Rockingham Row, Princeton, John Bianculli Trio with Vocals, Sept. 21Gina Fox, Sept. 22Pam Purvis, Sept. 23Donna Antonow, Sept. 24, 7 p.m.; Jose Loo Band, Sept. 27, 7 p.m.; William Hart Strecker, Sept. 28, 7 p.m.; Jeannie Bryson, Sept. 29, 7 p.m.; Meg Hanson Duo, Sept. 30, 5-9 p.m.; John Bianculli, solo piano, Mon.-Fri., 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; www.saltcreekgrille.com
Sotto Ristorante and Lounge, 128 Nassau St., Princeton, Arturo Romay hosts Latin Night, Sept 21Ed Wall & Mike Eli, Sept. 22Joe Vadala w/special guests, Sept. 28Saloon Chicks, Sept. 29www.sotto128.com
Small World Coffee, 14 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, Nell Flemer and Friends, Sept. 22, 8:30-10:30 p.m., free; (609) 273-3397; www.smallworldcoffee.com 
Triumph Brewing Co., 400 Union Square, New Hope, Pa., DJ Dozia, Sept. 21, free; Bohemian Sunrise, Sept. 22Oktoberfest featuring J.T. Orchestra, Sept. 23, 2-6 p.m., free; Grey Sky Turn, Sept. 26, 8 p.m., free; Steve Liberace, Sept. 28, free; Rainbow Fresh, Sept. 29www.triumphbrewing.com
Triumph Brewing Co., 138 Nassau St., Princeton, Singer-Songwriter Showcase hosted by Frank Thewes, Sept. 20, 9 p.m.; Turbine, Sept. 21Rainbow Fresh, Sept. 22Singer Songwriter Showcase hosted by Frank Thewes, Sept. 27, 9 p.m.; Steppin Razor, Sept. 28Running Red Lights, Sept. 29www.triumphbrewing.com