MIDTOWN MEDIEVAL Midtown Concerts presents a short afternoon program of music from 12th- and 13th-century Spain and France. The medieval music ensemble Machicoti, which consists of vocalists Amy Bartram, Grace Check, and Beth Cullinane, performs the concert. Today, 1:15 p.m., Church of St. Francis of Assisi, 135 W. 31st St., between Sixth and Seventh avenues, 212-967-9157, free.

MIXED-UP ZAPPA The Ed Palermo Big Band plays the music of Frank Zappa using traditional big band instruments to reinterpret Zappa’s large canon of kooky songs. Tonight, 8 and 10 p.m., Iridium Jazz Club, 1650 Broadway at 51st Street, 212-582-2121, $25 general, $10 food or drink minimum, half price for students at the door.

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. Tonight, 9:30 p.m., Joe’s Pub, 425 Lafayette St. at Astor Place, 212-539-8778, $15.

TWO QUARTETS The Avalon String Quartet performs two programs of string quartets by Schonberg, Beethoven, and Webern. The quartet consists of violinists Blaise Magniere and Marie Wang, violist Anthony Devroye, and cellist Sumire Kudo. Tomorrow and Saturday, 8 p.m., Kaufman Center, Merkin Concert Hall, 129 W. 67th St. at Broadway, 212-501-3330, $20 general, $10 seniors and students, $32 both concerts.

EYE ON THE SPARROW Rejoicensemble’s 10th annual celebration of the life of Martin Luther King Jr. features David Hurd’s “In Honor of Martin,” a five-movement work with text based on Jamie McKenzie’s poem “Standing Tall.” Also on the program: the world premiere of Carl MaultsBy’s “Eye of the Sparrow,” the musical component of a slide show of paintings by artist Karen Fitzgerald. Sun day, 3 p.m., St. Bartholomew’s Church, Park Avenue and 51 Street, 212-378-0248, $20 general, $15 seniors and students.

REMEMBERING THE KING The new musical “Hunka Hunka Burning Love” celebrates Elvis Presley in honor of what would have been his 70th birthday. The cast – Andy Karl, Emily Drennan, and Tom LoSchiavo – will take the audience through three decades of the King’s musical catalogue. The show is presented by the producer, Jack Lewin, and the director, Kurt Stamm, of the off-Broadway musical “Our Sinatra.” Monday through Sunday, February 5, Tuesday-Friday, 8 p.m., Saturday 2 and 8 p.m., Sunday 3 and 8 p.m., Au Bar, 41 E. 58th St., between Madison and Park avenues, 212-308-9455, $45-$55. Note: There are no performances on Thursdays, January 19 and 26.

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