Music
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SUFFERING FOR ART The New York City opera presents Puccini’s “La Bohème,” about the lives of starving Parisian artists now set in the days before WWI. Featured performers include Shu-Ying Li, James Valenti, and Elizabeth Caballero. Tonight, 7:30 p.m., New York State Theater, Lincoln Center, 20 Lincoln Center Plaza, Columbus Avenue at 63rd Street, 212-870-5570, $25–$125. For complete information, go to nycopera.com.
BAREFOOT AND QUIET A band also known to fans as ATAL, As Tall as Lions, performs songs from its self-titled album of ambient rock. Band members include vocalist Dan Nigro and drummer Chris Sarcona. The punk-inspired band Sparta is a headlining act. Tonight, 7:30 p.m., Irving Plaza, 17 Irving Pl., between 15th and 16th streets, 212-777-6800, $18.50–$20.
FRAYED EDGE A pop-rock foursome, the Fray performs selections from their debut album, “How to Save a Life” Band members include singer Isaac Slade and guitarist David Wlesh. A 1970s-soft rock band, the Feeling, is an accompanying act. Tonight and tomorrow, 7:30 p.m., Hammerstein Ballroom, 311 W. 34th St. at Eighth Avenue, 212-485-1534, $30.
ARTY NOTES The Metropolitan Museum of Art concert series presents pianist András Schiff, who performs an all-Mozart program, including the Sonata in A Major, “Alla Turca,” and Variations in G Major. Tonight, 8 p.m., Met Museum, Great Hall, 1000 Fifth Ave., between 82nd and 83rd streets, 212-570-3949, $60.
THANK YOU, BRUCE A band that wears its rock influences on its mod sleeve, the Killers performs songs from “Sam’s Town.” Band members include singer Brandon Flowers, and bassist Mark Stoermer. Tonight, 8 p.m., the Theater at Madison Square Garden, 4 Pennsylvania Pl., Seventh Avenue at 32nd Street, 212-307-7171, $39.50–$49.50.
SPANISH TOUCH The ensemble Alhambra performs Ladino music, a style of Judeo-Spanish music that mixes Middle Eastern Sephardic melodies with Mediterranean influences. Instruments used include the oud and the Kanun. Saturday, 7:30 p.m., 2 W. 70th St. at Central Park West, 212-595-1926, $15 donation suggested.
