The Week Ahead on the Web

Pick of the Week

10:30 a.m. Today:

The great American jazz pianist and composer Dave Brubeck celebrated his 80th year by doing what he has been doing for the last half-century--performing on tour. This 2 1/2-hour live concert and interview, presented by the BBC, features several of the best-known pieces he has written and played, including “Blue Rondo a la Turk,” “A Salute to the Count” and “Take Five.” Joining him for the concert are four of his sons--Matthew on cello, Chris on electric bass, Darius on piano and Dan on drums. The concert will also include the world premiere of a piece by Darius, “Four Score in Seven.” https://www.bbc.co.uk/radio3

Today

* Pick of the Week--10:30 a.m. A concert celebrating Dave Brubeck’s 80th year. https://www.bbc.co.uk/radio3

* Food--1 p.m.: Grace Williams, who calls herself the “Soul Food Diva,” puts a soul-food spin on holiday meals. https://www.bet.com

* Rock--3 p.m.: Hard rockers Collective Soul from Atlanta released their fifth album this year with the unlikely choice of Elton John joining in on one song. This Web event includes an interview with the band and an acoustic performance (sans John). https://www.getmusic.com

* Movies--4 p.m.: Rising young actor Omar Epps, best known for playing Dr. Dennis Gant on several episodes of “ER,” chats about his role in the latest take on a horror legend. He plays a professor in “Dracula 2000.” https://www.bet.com

* Santa--4 p.m.: Got a last-minute gift request? The big guy and Mrs. Claus will do a live chat. With as many appearances as Santa has made in Web chats this year, you wonder when he found time to supervise the workshop. AOL subscribers can join the chat by using keywords “AOL Live.”

* Hip-Hop--5 p.m.: Jay-Z, who grew up in Brooklyn’s projects as Shawn Carter, is one of the most popular rappers working today. He’s joined in this chat by rising star Memphis Bleek, who records on Jay-Z’s label. AOL subscribers can join the chat by using keywords “AOL Live.”

Friday

* Rock--Noon: Although only 20, Jessica Riddle has not gone the popular Britney Spears or “diva” routes. Instead, the Los Angeles-born singer-songwriter performs introspective songs. This live concert was taped last month in Orlando. https://www.hob.com/live

* Pop--Noon: Didn’t think the boy band-type acts could get any younger? Aaron Carter is the younger brother of Backstreet Boys member Nick Carter. Aaron, though only 12, has had four Top Ten singles in England and is now trying to get established in the U.S. This concert is at https://www.hob.com/live.

* Movies--1 p.m.: Interviews and scenes from the new film “The Family Man,” starring Nicolas Cage. https://www.broadcast.com/entertainment_and_arts

Saturday

* News--8 a.m.: Ever wonder what the U.S.-owned international radio service Voice of America is broadcasting to the world in its newscasts? You can listen in courtesy of the Web site operated by radio station KCRW-FM (89.9). You also can hear the “VOA NewsNow” news program at noon, 3 p.m., 6 p.m., 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. https://kcrwworldnews.com

* Hockey--4 p.m.: An all-Canada matchup, as the Toronto Maple Leafs meet the Montreal Canadiens. Live audio coverage at https://sports.yahoo.com.

Sunday

* Football--10 a.m.: The two teams battling it out for the top spot in the NFC West--the St. Louis Rams and the New Orleans Saints--meet on the Saints’ home turf. Live audio coverage at https://sports.yahoo.com.

* Football--10 a.m.: The Baltimore Ravens, who have clinched a playoff berth, meet the New York Jets, who are still playoff hopefuls. Live audio coverage at https://sports.yahoo.com.

* Disabilities--3 p.m.: “On a Roll” is a lively and sometimes irreverent call-in radio show hosted by Greg Smith, who has muscular dystrophy. He does the program, which is heard on more than 30 stations nationwide and live on the Web, from his bedroom in Yellow Springs, Ohio. https://www.onarollradio.com

Monday

* Basketball--2:30 p.m.: You can listen to the game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Portland Trailblazers, but only if you have paid for a season of pay-per-listen NBA Webcasts. The price for the season, which is well underway, is $29.95. https://sports.yahoo.com

Tuesday

* Klezmer--3 p.m. The Hot Kugel Klezmer Band performs lively dance tunes and poignant Yiddish songs in this live concert from the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. https://www.kennedy-center.org/programs/millennium

Wednesday (12/27)

* Jazz--3 p.m.: A cooperative called the United Jazz Ensemble plays a concert at the Kennedy Center. https://www.kennedy-center.org/programs/millennium

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--Compiled by DAVID COLKER