OPENINGS

Pop/Rock

Sigur Ros (John Anson Ford Amphitheatre, 2580 Cahuenga Blvd. East, L.A., [323] 461-3673). The hottest thing from Iceland since Bjork, if you can believe the buzz. 8 p.m.

Jazz

Sphere featuring Kenny Barron (Jazz Bakery, 3233 Helms Ave., Culver City, [310] 271-9039). Before establishing Sphere in the 1980s, gifted modern pianist Barron performed with such jazz heavyweights as Dizzy Gillespie, Freddie Hubbard and Ron Carter. Through Sun. 8 and 9:30 p.m.

Gonzalo Rubalcaba Trio (Catalina Bar & Grill, 1640 N. Cahuenga Blvd., L.A., [323] 466-2210). The 37-year-old Cuban-born pianist has received substantial praise in the jazz world in the past decade. Through Sat., 8:30 and 10:30 p.m.; Sun., 7:15 and 9:15 p.m.

Music

Stephen Kovacevich (Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, 135 N. Grand Ave., L.A., [323] 850-8000). The American pianist plays a Beethoven program consisting of the Sonatas: in D minor, Opus 31, No. 2; in A, Opus 101; in C minor, Opus 111, and excerpts from the Bagatelles, Opus 119. 8 p.m.

Dance

Lily Cai Chinese Dance Company (Campbell Hall, UC Santa Barbara campus, [805] 893-3535). 8 p.m. The program includes “Dynasty Suite,” “Begin From Here” and “Candelas.”

Theater

“Catskills on Broadway,” (Wilshire Theatre, 8440 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, [213] 365-3500). The hit comedy salute to Borscht Belt comedy, with original cast members Freddie Roman, Mal Z. Lawrence and Dick Capri, along with singing comedy impressionist Scott Record. 8 p.m. Regular schedule: Tue.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 7:30 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., 2 p.m. Ends May 13.