ABOUT A BOY A British singer and songwriter who drew critical praise for his 2000 debut “The Hour of Bewilderbeast,” Badly Drawn Boy performs a concert of experimental pop. Tonight, 7 p.m., Hiro Ballroom at the Maritime Hotel, 363 W. 16th St., between Eighth and Ninth avenues, 212-242-4300, $20–$25.

BAD LOVE Carnegie Hall presents composer Randy Newman, who performs a solo piano concert of signature pop and rolling R &B laced with satirical narrative. Tonight, 8 p.m., Isaac Stern Auditorium, Carnegie Hall, 54 W. 57th St. at Seventh Avenue, 212-247-7800, $35–$85.

JAZZ FROM BRAZIL Pianist Helio Alves and his trio perform songs from his samba-inspired jazz album “Portrait in Black and White.” Featured performers include drummer Anthony Pinciotti and bassist Santi Debriano. Tonight, 8 and 10 p.m., Sweet Rhythm, 88 Seventh Ave. at Bleecker Street, 212-255-3626, $15.

BLUES IN THE SLOPE Guitarist Dave Simmons performs selections from his conceptual album “The Disintegration Principle,” about finding one’s self during a crisis. A local blues band, the Night and Daylights, also performs. Tomorrow, 8:30 p.m., Night and Day Restaurant, 230 Fifth Ave. at President Street, Park Slope, Brooklyn, 718-399-2162, $10 cover and $7 food or drink minimum.

LYRICISTS’ LOUNGE Joe’s Pub presents “Music Lounge,” featuring a performance by a vocalist best known for her collaboration with the hip-hop duo Platinum Pied Pipers, Tiombe Lockhart, and an R &B singer-songwriter, Shu. Saturday, 11:30 p.m., Joe’s Pub, 425 Lafayette St., between 4th Street and Astor Place, 212-539-8778, $12.