TODAY’S BEST BETS

Jazz

European-based jazz pianist Walter Norris, right, teams with L.A. bassist Putter Smith.

* Club Brasserie, Bel Age Hotel, 1020 N. San Vicente Blvd., West Hollywood, (310) 854-1111. 9 p.m.

Pop Music

Archie Fisher, one of the key figures on the traditional Scottish music scene, performs in concert.

* McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, (310) 828-4403. 8 p.m.

Stage

Actress-comedian Amy Hill joins theater company Cold Tofu for an evening of sketch comedy and improvisation.

* “Tofu 2000: Curdling Toward the Next Millennium,” Gallery Theatre, Barnsdall Park, 4800 Hollywood Blvd., (213) 739-4142. 8 p.m. Also Saturday, 8 p.m.

Pop Music

Singer Bruce Dickinson, left, and guitarist Adrian Smith, absent when Iron Maiden was here last year, have returned to the English metal band for its latest Southern California swing. Also on the bill: Monster Magnet and Soulfly.

* Greek Theatre, 2700 Vermont Canyon Road, (213) 480-3232. 6 p.m.