MUSIC—Composer Michael Giacchino has scored everything from Lost to The Incredibles, from Fringe to Dawn of the Planet of the Apes. His best score, though, remains the one for J.J. Abrams’ 2009 Star Trek. Rousing and evocative, it occasionally riffs on the sounds of the classic TV series, but is far more interested in pushing ahead to find things that’re exciting and surprising. (Kind of like Star Trek.) Tonight, the Oregon Symphony performs his fantastic score—while Abrams’ film plays. ERIK HENRIKSEN
Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, 1037 SW Broadway, 7:30 pm, $55-125, all ages
LIBERACE—Celebrating his birthday in outrageous style, pianist/comedian David Saffert is trotting out his bedazzled tribute to one of the truly great performers of all time, Liberace. Expect appearances from Judy Garland, Bernadette Peters, Eartha Kitt, and Liza Minnelli (all played by Jillian Snow Harris), Liberace’s “good friend” Scott Thorson, and the star’s real-life former music director, Bo Ayars! WM. STEVEN HUMPHREY
Curious Comedy Theater, 5225 NE MLK, Fri-Sat 7:30 pm, $12-15