Music

MONDAVI CTR. For more than a century, the St. Olaf Choir has set the gold standard for choral singing, performing for millions around the world. Composed of 75 mixed voices, the St. Olaf Choir is hailed as the nation’s premier a cappella ensemble, renowned for its artistry & beauty of sound. Sacred & secular choral standards, traditional hymns, new compositions, spirituals & more. 7p. $10–$50

MONDAVI CTR. Drawing inspiration from music from all over the world—crossing genres of classical, jazz & old-fashioned pop—Thomas Lauderdale founded the “little orchestra” Pink Martini in his hometown of Portland, Oregon in 1994. One year later, Lauderdale called China Forbes, a Harvard classmate who was living in New York City & asked her to join Pink Martini. Their first song “Sympathique (Je ne veux pas travailler)” became an overnight sensation in France & remains a mantra for striking French workers. 7:30p. $17.50–$85

MONDAVI CTR. Becca Stevens stretches the boundaries of convention with songs that weave together her classical & Appalachian folk music upbringing & her love of the rich rhythms & harmonies of jazz & world music, enhanced by her skill on multiple string instruments. Smart lyrics & funky beats topped with the North Carolina native/Brooklyn transplant's remarkable vocal gifts are hallmarks of her most recent album, Wonderbloom. 7:30p. $12.50–$65

PITZER CTR. Composed for a flexible number of collaborative performers, Frederic Rzewski’s Coming Together was written in response to the 1971 uprising at the Attica Correctional Facility. Our performance of Coming Together will feature both undergraduate and graduate student instrumentalists, playing alongside the professional musicians of the Empyrean Ensemble. The performance will feature Omari Tau, voice, reciting a text written by Sam Melville that reflects the conditions at Attica during his incarceration there. Preconcert Discussion from 6:15p–6:45p with Empyrean director Sam Nichols. 7p–8:30p. Free

MONDAVI CTR. Grammy-nominated artists Alfredo Rodríguez & Pedrito Martinez first worked together on Rodríguez’s 2012 release Invasion Parade. Since that initial recording session, they have had the rare occasion to perform together as a duo, leaving audiences completely mesmerized by their fearless and virtuosic playing. Rodríguez was schooled in the rigorous classical conservatories of Havana & his piano playing is informed as much by Bach & Stravinsky as it is by his Afro Cuban & jazz roots. Percussionist Martinez’s musical training came directly from the streets of the Cayo Hueso neighborhood of Old Havana in which he was raised. 7:30p. $12.50–$59

MONDAVI CTR. Yamato, one of the premiere Taiko ensembles in Japan, celebrates their 30th Anniversary with a new production Hinotori: The Wings of Phoenix. This new show captures all of Yamato’s virtuosity, strength, spirit & sheer endurance. Yamato has given over 3500 performances in 54 countries, bringing their spirit, enthusiasm & abundant joy to over 8 million fans, young and old. 2p. $12.50–$65

ODD FELLOWS HALL. DLMC presents MILLY (L.A.) and Teethe (Dallas, TX) with special guest Fitting (Sacramento). All ages. Doors 7p, Show 7:30p. Etix $15, Door $20