Music
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STARRY JAZZ Jazz lovers can enjoy live music, tapas, and wine under the stars at the American Museum of Natural History. The Marcus Strickland Quartet, headed by a 23-year-old saxophonist, is next in the series. Friday, 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., American Museum of Natural History, Rose Center for Earth and Space, Central Park West at 79th Street, 212-769-5100, $14 general, $10.50 students and seniors, $8 children.
CLIMBING IVY The New York pop group Ivy performs downtown. Matt Costa opens. Friday, 9 p.m. doors open, Bowery Ballroom, 6 Delancey St. at Bowery, 212-533-2111, $16 in advance, $18 at the door. Note: 18 and older.
FOUR AFTER MIDNIGHT The Reggie Washington 4tet, headed by bassist Reggie Washington, performs as part of the Late Night Groove Series. The other members of the ensemble are keyboardist Jason Lindner, saxophonist Jacques Schwarzbart, and drummer Gene Lake. Friday, 12:30 a.m., Blue Note, 131 W. 3rd St., between Macdougal Street and Sixth Avenue, 212-475-8592, $8.
ORCHESTRAL HIGHLIGHTS Carnegie Hall comes back to life after its holiday break with a performance by the Met Orchestra conducted by James Levine. The guest soloists are soprano Renee Fleming and bass Julien Robbins. The program features Tchaikovsky’s “Romeo and Juliet” Fantasy Overture and the Letter Scene from “Eugene Onegin”; Berg’s “Altenberg Lieder, Op. 4”; Wagner’s Overture and Bacchanale from “Tannhauser,” and Strauss’s Closing Monologue from “Capriccio.” Sunday, 8 p.m., Carnegie Hall, Isaac Stern Auditorium, 881 Seventh Ave. at 57th Street, 212-247-7800, $46-$155.
TOBIN’S TUNES English vocalist and songwriter Christine Tobin performs at Joe’s Pub, accompanied by guitarist Phil Robson, bassist Dave Whitford, and jazz drummer Billy Hart. Ms. Tobin’s sound blends blues, folk, and jazz influences. Wednesday, 9:30 p.m., Joe’s Pub, 425 Lafayette St. at Astor Place, 212-539-8778, $15.
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