OPENINGS

Pop/Rock

Mike Ness (Coach House, 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, [949] 496-8927). The Social Distortion leader’s new album, “Under the Influences,” includes songs associated with Hank Williams, Carl Perkins, Bobby Fuller and Marty Robbins, among others. Also: Road Kings. 8 p.m. Through Saturday.

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Jazz

Harry Connick Jr. (Universal Amphitheatre, 10 Universal City Plaza, [818] 622-4440). The popular singer-pianist leads his 15-piece big band through swinging originals and standards. 8:15 p.m.

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Music

Kiri Te Kanawa and Warren Jones (Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, 135 N. Grand Ave., [213] 972-8001). The New Zealand soprano, assisted by pianist Jones, offers music by Mozart, Schubert, Rachmaninoff and others. 7:30 p.m. Sold out.

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Art

Mineko Grimmer (L.A. Artcore, 120 Judge John Aiso St., Little Tokyo, [213] 617-3274). New wall pieces composed of chalk and coal. Wednesday-Sunday, noon-5 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, noon-8 p.m. Ends Nov. 28.

Group Show and Bardene Allen (L.A. Artcore Brewery Annex, 650A S. Ave. 21, [213] 617-3274). Two separate exhibitions include the winners of the gallery’s juried show and a show of mixed-media works by Allen. Wednesday-Sunday, noon-4 p.m. Ends Nov. 28.