TODAY

Under the Dome

What: Art, Music and the Gardens Why: Artist Catherine Parker and composer/organist Roland Martin join forces. What else: The result is a collaboration of paintings set to music that are based on the inspiration of poetry and nature. Info: 5:30 to 7 p. m. at Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave.;

www.buffalogardens.com

; $12/$10. Happy 31st!

What: Viva Vivaldi Festival strikes again Why: Listen to the music of Antonio Lucio Vivaldi performed by Ars Nova musicians. What else: What better backdrop for such music than the beautiful St. Francis Xavier Church and the growing collection of the Buffalo Religious Arts Center? Info: 6:30 p. m.; Buffalo Religious Arts Center, 157 East St.; $8 to $10.

MONDAY

Everything You Want

What: Vertical Horizon Why: One-hit wonder? Ha! Matt Scannell and the gang have churned out six records, including the recent “Burning the Days.” What else: Remember the first time you heard “Everything You Want?” Now hear it live. Info: 7 p. m. at Town Ballroom, 681 Main St.;

www.townballroom.com

; $10.50 advance, $15 day of show (box office, Tickets. com). WEDNESDAY

Hardcore, All Night

What: Comeback Kid from Winnipeg, Manitoba Why: The tireless tourers are the dark princes of hardcore. What else: With Gravemaker, Mothers of Mercy and Dead Swans. Info: 6 p. m. at Mohawk Place, 47 E. Mohawk St.;

www.mohawkplace.com

; $12 advance, $14 day of show (box office, ticketweb.com). FRIDAY

Funky Folk Artist

What: Erin McKeown Why: Averaging 200 live shows each year, McKeown is a multi-instrumentalist. What else: With Jill Sobule in Ninth Ward at Babeville. Info: 7 p. m. at 341 Delaware Ave.;

www.babevillebuffalo.com

; $12 advance, $15 day of show (box office, Tickets.com). SATURDAY

Buffalo’s Got Talent?

What: Talent competition finals Why: We all know someone who thinks he can sing. What else: Big bucks for prizes—$500 first, $250 second, $100 third. Info: 7 p. m. at Lancaster Opera House, 21 Central Ave.;

www.lancopera.org

; $10 adults, $5 students/seniors.