Classical listings

The Pasadena POPS: The Orchestras of Pasadena Music director Rachael Worby and the Pasadena POPS presents “In the Heat of the Night” with baritone Nmon Ford, hip poet balladeers Steve and Sekou (tha Misfit) and pianist Daniel Lessner. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. for pre-concert dining. Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge. Today, 7 p.m. $20-$90. (626) 793-7172.

Los Angeles Philharmonic: Mozart Under the Stars Sir Andrew Davis conducts the orchestra in works by Mozart. Featuring mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard and pianist Orion Weiss. Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood. Tue., Thu. 8 p.m. $1-$95. (323) 850-2000.

Southwest Chamber Music: 2008 Summer Festival at the Huntington Enjoy chamber music under the stars from the two-time Grammy winner Southwest Chamber Music in the natural surroundings of the Huntington Gardens. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. Huntington Library, 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino. Fri.-Sat., 7:30-9:30 p.m. $28, $38. (800) 726-7147.

The California Philharmonic: Tribute to Rodgers & Hammerstein The program includes excerpts from “Carousel,” “Oklahoma!,” “South Pacific” and “The Sound of Music.” $20-$98. Next Sunday’s concert is at Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., L.A., 2 p.m., $25-$95. Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden, 310 N. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia. Sat., 7:30 p.m.; next Sun., 2 p.m. (626) 300-8200.

iPalpiti Orchestra & Soloists: International Laureates Festival 2008 Eduard Schmieder conducts the orchestra in works by Tavener and more. Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., L.A. Sat., 8 p.m. $20-$80. (310) 205-0511.