Calendar’s Calendar

First chances, last chances and what not to miss today

The Proclaimers Scottish twin rockers Craig and Charlie Reid, known for their electrifying live shows, merge sociopolitical rage with doctrinaire-free Christian faith in strikingly powerful ways on their new album, “Life With You.” El Rey Theatre, 5515 Wilshire Blvd., L.A. 8 p.m. $24. (323) 936-4790.

Christian McBride and “The Movement Revisited” Bassist Christian McBride, the L.A. Phil’s creative chair for jazz, has programmed a jazz happening in the form of a tribute to Malcolm X, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks and Muhammad Ali. Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., L.A. 8 p.m. $35 to $95. (323) 850-2000.

Hyatt Regency Newport Beach Jazz Festival A concert by saxophonist-singer Mindi Abair opens this smooth jazz festival tonight. Wayman Tisdale, Bobby Caldwell, Rick Braun, the Rippingtons and Brian Culbertson are just some of the acts to be featured Saturday and Sunday. Hyatt Regency Newport Beach Hotel, 1107 Jamboree Road, Newport Beach. 8 p.m. $45 to $90. (949) 729-1234.

Greek Festival A celebration of Greek culture with food, dancing and music; also rides and children’s activities. St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church, 405 N. Dale St., Anaheim. 3-10 p.m.; also noon-10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. $3; 11 and younger, free. (714) 827-0181.