ROBBIE FULKS AND CHRIS MILLS: These two Chicago lads are witty and wonderful tunesmiths. 10 p.m. Saturday, FitzGerald’s, 6670 Roosevelt Rd., Berwyn. $15; 708-788-6670.
“THE RAPE OF LUCRETIA”: Rare professional staging of Benjamin Britten’s chamber opera by the Chicago Opera Theater. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N. Southport Ave. $35-$68; 312-704-8414.
UTE LEMPER: This vocalist brings the art of cabaret into the here and now. 8 p.m. Saturday, Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Ave. $17-$46; 312-294-3000.
PINETOP PERKINS: This blues colossus is always a highlight. 10 p.m. Friday, Rosa’s Lounge, 3420 W. Armitage Ave. $12; 773-342-0452.
WAYNE SHORTER: This quartet includes Shorter, Danilo Perez, John Patitucci and Brian Blade. 8 p.m. Friday, Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Ave. $22-$46; 312-294-3000.
TERRY CALLIER: Hear this Chicago legend through Monday at the Green Mill, 4802 N. Broadway. $5; 773-878-5552.
DEL REY: This group’s musical mix is fueled by two drummers. 10 p.m. Friday, Fireside Bowl, 2648 W. Fullerton Ave. Call for price;773-486-2700.
KELLY HOGAN: The alt-country diva has a magical voice. 10 p.m. Saturday, Hideout, 1354 W. Wabansia Ave. $10; 773-227-4433.
THEATER
“CHILDREN OF EDEN”: Musical that follows the Book of Genesis. Through May 5, Theatre Building, 1225 W. Belmont Ave. $23; 773-327-5252.
“JACKIE MASON: PRUNE DANISH, ALWAYS FRESH — NEVER STALE”: The comedian is back with his irreverence. Through Sunday, Shubert Theatre, 22 W. Monroe St. $20-$50; 312-559-1212.
