If you love to take advantage of the live music offerings near you, this week offers several great reasons to leave the house.
From a discussion about the 1980s to a concert from Grammy-Award winning artist Larry Klein, read on for a local music to-do list to fill your calendar this week.
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Eli Keszler, Wendy Eisenberg, Arian Shafiee
First, check out performances from three young experimental musicians as they play solo sets on Thursday at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts. Artists include Eli Keszler, a composer and percussionist, Wendy Eisenberg, a guitarist, banjo-player, vocalist and poet and Arian Shafiee, a guitarist/composer.
When: Thursday, Feb. 21, 8:30-11:30 p.m.
Where: School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts (Anderson Auditorium), 230 Fenway
Price: Free (SMFA student); $15 (General Admission). Multiple ticket options available.
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BostonTalks Throwback February: The 1980s
Next, travel back in time to the 1980s and hear about the decade of cassette tapes, Rubik's Cubes, fashion and news from experts in their field at BostonTalks Throwback February: The 1980s. Drinks will be available for purchase at the networking event.
When: Thursday, Feb. 21, 7 p.m.
Where: WGBH Studios, 1 Guest St.
Price: $5
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South Asian Showdown 2019
Then, watch as the best Fusion and Bollywood/Hindi-Film teams compete against one another to determine the best team of the night at the Back Bay Events Center. Fusion is any dance style set to Indian music, while Bollywood/Hindi-Film style dance includes a theme and storyline to Indian music.
When: Saturday, Feb. 23, 6 p.m.
Where: Back Bay Events Center - John Hancock Hall, 180 Berkeley St.
Price: $12.50 - $30
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Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra: Britten, Holst
Also, take in an evening of classic compositions as the the Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra performs Benjamin Britten's "A Young Person's Guide to the Ochestra" and Gustav Holst's "The Planets" on Sunday at the Boston Symphony Hall.
When: Sunday, Feb. 24, 3 p.m.
Where: Boston Symphony Hall, 301 Massachusetts Ave.
Price: $7.50 - $15
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Larry Klein Meets Berklee
Finally, Grammy-Award winning record producer, songwriter and musician Larry Klein is performing "Larry Klein Meets Berklee," alongside Berklee students, alumni and faculty on Thursday at the Berklee Performance Center. Special guests include jazz singer and songwriter Madeleine Peyroux and Grammy-winning Brazilian jazz vocalist and composer Luciana Souza.
When: Thursday, Feb. 21, 8 p.m.
Where: 136 Massachusetts Ave., Boston, MA 02115
Price: $20
