Storytelling

L.A. Theatre Works presents Sandra Tsing Loh performing her critically acclaimed solo show, “Aliens in America,” this weekend at the Skirball Cultural Center. Satirist Loh weaves her semiautobiographical tale of growing up middle-class and of Chinese-German background in Southern California. The show had a successful run off-Broadway in New York as well as in Los Angeles. All this weekend’s performances will be recorded for later broadcast on KCRW-FM.

* Sandra Tsing Loh’s “Aliens in America,” today and Friday, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 4 and 7:30 p.m., Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd. $10-$32. (310) 827-0889.

Rock

Longtime L.A. faves Billy Vera and the Beaters will make a rare appearance on this side of the hill when they perform Saturday night at Cozy’s in Sherman Oaks. Singer and music historian Vera performs a mix of originals and R&B; classics.

* Billy Vera and the Beaters, Saturday, 9 p.m., Cozy’s Bar & Grill, 14058 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks. $8. (818) 986-6000.

Classical

The Valley Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Robert Chauls, will present “From Russia and America . . . With Love,” a concert featuring works by American composer Aaron Copland and Russian composers Kabalevsky and Khachaturian, Saturday night in Valley Glen. Russian violinist Irina Voloshina will be the featured soloist.

* The Valley Symphony Orchestra, Saturday, 8 p.m., Valley College Little Theater, 5800 Fulton Ave., Valley Glen. $10-$15. (818) 947-2775.

Celtic

Irish fiddler Kevin Burke will perform Saturday night in Encino. Burke is currently touring as a solo performer, but he is also part of the Celtic Fiddle Festival, an ensemble that includes Scotland’s Johnny Cunningham and France’s Christian LeMaitre.

* Kevin Burke, Saturday, 8 p.m., Folk Music Center, Encino Park, 16953 Ventura Blvd., Encino. $15-$17. (818) 760-1623.

Chamber

The Harmonia Baroque Players will present “Viva la Gamba” Sunday in Pasadena.

* The Harmonia Baroque Players, Sunday, 4 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 997 E. Walnut St., Pasadena. $10-$12. (714) 970-8545.