PENNY PLAYERS

Brooklyn College produces Brecht and Weill’s “The Threepenny Opera,” with actors, singers, and musicians from the school’s music and theater programs. Tonight through Sunday, May 15, tonight, 7:30 p.m., Fridays, 8 p.m., Saturdays, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., Sundays, 2 p.m., Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College, George Gershwin Theater, 2900 Bedford Ave. at Campus Road, Brooklyn, 718-951-4500, $15 general, $10 seniors, $5 students.

GOODBYE, GATE

The seventh season of the “Lost Jazz Shrines” series pays tribute to the shuttered Village Gate’s role in showcasing jazz greats. Pianist and composer Randy Weston performs the first concert, a recital of original works for solo piano and piano trio music. Before the performance, Mr. Weston is interviewed about his work and travels (7 p.m.). Tomorrow, 8:30 p.m., Borough of Manhattan Community College, 199 Chambers St. at the West Side Highway, Theatre 1, 212-220-1460, $25.

HEART SONGS

Soprano Renee Fleming and jazz pianist Fred Hersch perform at a benefit for Joe’s Pub’s spring programming. Ms. Fleming performs songs from her upcoming album “Haunted Heart.” A dessert reception with the performers follows. Thursday, May 19, 9 p.m. doors open, 9:30 p.m. performance, Joe’s Pub, 425 Lafayette St., between East 4th Street and Astor Place, 212-539-8770 for information, 212-239-6200 for tickets, $200 lounge seats, $225 table seats, tickets include one drink.

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