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Vicente Fernandez Mexico's greatest living mariachi singer returns for his annual ranchera ritual. Talk about getting better with age. Fans can't seem to get enough of this mariachi icon whose box office, like his voice, just keeps on keeping on. On stage, more than on record, he shows why he's called El Numero Uno. His rich repertoire, personal charisma and powerful voice make the show a perennial favorite. If you haven't seen it, don't miss it. Fernandez is the paragon of the mariachi recording star, a dying breed. Gibson Amphitheatre, 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City. 8:15 p.m.; through Sunday. $67.50 to $165.50. (818) 622-4440.

CLASSICAL MUSIC

Simón Bolívar Youth Orchestra of Venezuela The International Youth Orchestra Festival begins with a performance by the Venezuelan orchestra of Bernstein's Symphonic Dances From "West Side Story" and Mahler's Symphony No. 5. Gustavo Dudamel conducts. Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., L.A. 8 p.m. $21 to $50. (323) 850-2000.

JAZZ

Roger Kellaway Birthday Bash Grammy-winning arranger-pianist-composer Kellaway celebrates with guitarist Bruce Forman, bassist Dan Lutz and singer Calabria Foti. The Vic, Heritage Square, 2640 Main St., Santa Monica. 8 and 10 p.m. $20; reservations required. (888) 367-5299.

Keiko Matsui The New Age pianist-composer's latest CD is "Moyo." Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, 12700 Center Court Drive, Cerritos. 8 p.m. $26 to $51. (800) 300-4345.

WORDS

Will Self Aloud at Central Library presents the author of "Psychogeography: Disentangling the Modern Conundrum of Psyche and Place" in conversation with Los Angeles Times Book Review editor David L. Ulin. Richard J. Riordan Central Library, 630 W. 5th St., Los Angeles. 7 p.m. Free, reservations required. (213) 228- 7025.