‘TEARS’ FOR EARS Little Anthony and the Imperials, best known for their 1958 single “Tears on My Pillow,” perform their oldies-style love ballads as part of the Hudson River Festival. Tonight, 7 p.m., Battery Park City, Rockefeller Park, 212-945-2600, free.

REGARDS TO BROADWAY Cast members from “The Lion King” perform favorite tunes at the next installment of the “Broadway in Bryant Park” lunchtime concert series hosted by 106.7 Lite FM. Tomorrow, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Bryant Park stage, Sixth Avenue between 40th and 42nd streets, 212-398-8061, free.

VERY VERTICAL The rock band Vertical Horizon, best known for several catchy singles off their 2000 album “Everything You Want,” performs two weekend shows promoting the rerelease of their album “Go.” The Pat McGee Band joins them. Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m. doors open, 8:30 p.m. concert, Irving Plaza, 17 Irving Place at 15th Street, 212-777-6800, $23 in advance, $25 at the door.

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