DON’T MISS

Afrika Bambaataa A peacemaker between New York gangs, he’s helped to define the soundtrack to street culture and bridge the gap between ’70s funk and ’90s (and beyond) rap. The Roxy, 9009 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 8 p.m. $25. (310) 278-9457.

Girl in a Coma Three Latinas from San Antonio enact their love for Morrissey by making a fresh sauce from old goth and riot grrrl ingredients. Knitting Factory, 7021 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. 8 p.m. $10. (323) 463-0204.

Pinback The demure indie-rockers have long gotten by on a closer attention to rhythm and space than memorable melodies. Avalon, 1735 N. Vine St., Hollywood. 8:30 p.m. $19. (323) 462-8900.

West Indian Girl WIG’s music lies somewhere between the stoned Santa Cruz mountain ambience of Neil Young’s more outré ‘70s excursions and the sonic imagination and attention to detail of Neil Finn’s solo work. Troubadour, 9081 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood. 8 p.m. $15. (310) 276-6168.

Bone Thugs-N-Harmony They’ve been responsible for some of the most tongue-twisting syncopated gangsta rap. Crash Mansion, 1024 S. Grand Ave., L.A. 7 p.m. $30. (213) 747-0999.

Built to Spill The renowned indie quartet has explored the annals of prog and reggae, but still get old-guard beardos swooning when they hit the pretty parts of “Carry the Zero.” Echoplex, 1152 Glendale Blvd., Echo Park. Fri.-Sat., 7 p.m. $22. (213) 413-8200.

Heart Ann and Nancy Wilson never get enough credit for their pioneering work in one of the great hard rock bands – their sound is as feminine as it is fierce and influenced every hair metal act that followed. Gibson Amphitheatre, 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City. 8:15 p.m. $39.50-$59.50. (818) 622-4440.

Liars After some experimentation, the band sounds almost pop on its latest album, “Liars,” with melody and hooks bobbing around in the garagey, psychedelic ferment. El Rey Theatre, 5515 Wilshire Blvd., L.A. 8 p.m. $15. (323) 936-4790.

Ozomatli The East L.A. multi-culti band’s latest, “Don’t Mess With the Dragon,” embraces the diverse surroundings of its hometown. House of Blues Anaheim, 1530 S. Disneyland Drive, Anaheim. Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m. $25.50. (714) 778-2583.

The Helio Sequence The duo artfully blends indie rock’s ramshackle arrangements with electronic sophistication and a shimmering pop heart. Spaceland, 1717 Silver Lake Blvd., Silver Lake. 9 p.m. $12. (323) 661-4380.

Con Gioia Early Music Ensemble featuring Michael Maniaci Soprano Michael Maniaci will perform with the ensemble. Featuring Preethi deSilva on harpsichord, baroque violinist M. Anne Rardin, lutenist Jason Yoshida and viola da gambist Denise Briese. Zipper Concert Hall, Colburn School of Performing Arts, 200 S. Grand Ave., L.A. 8 p.m. $10-$25. (909) 624-0638, (909) 624-0638.

Long Beach Chorale & Chamber Orchestra Artistic Director Eliza Rubenstein conducts the chorale and orchestra in works by Haydn, Brahms and Beethoven. Los Altos United Methodist Church, 5950 E. Willow St., Long Beach. 7 p.m.; Sun., 4 p.m. $15 and $20. (562) 427-1931.

Southwest Chamber Music The ensemble performs the Brandenburg Concertos No. 4 and No. 5 by Bach and “Atlas Eclipticalis” by John Cage. Featuring harpsichord virtuoso Patricia Mabee. Norton Simon Museum Theater, 411 W. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 8 p.m. $10-$38. (626) 685-4455.

Bella Nota Quartet The ensemble will perform works by Brahms, Franck, Handel-Halvorsen and Darius Milhaud. South Pasadena Public Library, 1115 El Centro St., South Pasadena. 4 p.m. $15. (626) 799-6333.

S. Wayne Foster, Organ The Organist in Residence presents Charles Marie Widor’s Symphony No. 6 and Karg-Elert’s “Seven Pastels” from the Lake of Constance. First Congregational Church of Los Angeles, 540 S. Commonwealth Ave., L.A. 4 p.m. $16-$20. (213) 385-1341.

Young Musicians Foundation Debut Orchestra The orchestra presents music by Stravinsky, Britten, Knell and Hindemith as part of the Sundays Live Series. Bing Theater at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire Blvd., L.A. 6 p.m. Free. (310) 859-7668.

The Rossetti String Quartet The ensemble performs Mozart’s String Quartet in G Major, Mendelssohn’s String Quartet in E Minor and Ravel’s String Quartet in F Major. Geffen Playhouse, 10886 Le Conte Ave., Westwood. 8 p.m. $9-$35. (323) 954-0404.

Pacific Symphony Carl St.Clair conducts the orchestra and featured violinist Anne Akiko Meyers in Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto No.1 and Bruckner’s Symphony No.7. Orange County Performing Artscenter, Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, 615 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. 8 p.m. $25-$175. (714) 755-5799.

Curtis Fuller and the Nicholas Payton Quintet A blast from the past meets a call from the present – the veteran trombonist Fuller performing with young trumpeter Nicholas Payton. Jazz Bakery, 3233 Helms Ave., Culver City. Today-Sat., 8 and 9:30 p.m. $25-$30. (310) 271-9039.

Nik Bartsch’s Ronin Quintet The pianist-composer’s music has been described as sounding more like Philip Glass than Herbie Hancock. The band also includes Kaspar Rast on drums, Sha on contrabass and bass clarinet, Bjorn Meyer on bass and Andi Pupato on percussion. Jazz Bakery, 3233 Helms Ave., Culver City. Mon.-Tue. $12.50-$25. (310) 271-9039.