Lakewood pops. The Lakewood Symphony holds its 30th annual pops concert and silent auction tonight, including a chance to bid on an opportunity to conduct the symphony. Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway. $10-$14. 7:30 p.m. 303-987-7876
African rhythms. Nearly three dozen musicians perform traditional and nontraditional dance music from Ghana as the CU West African High Life Ensemble. The group is directed by Kwasi Ampene, and expect to see people dancing in the aisles of the Bluebird Theatre tonight. With the By All Means Band. 3317 E. Colfax Ave. $10. 8 p.m. or 303-830-8497.
Weekend. Ingrid Fliter will perform Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 2 with conductor Jeffrey Kahane and the Colorado Symphony. Fliter is the winner of the prestigious Gilmore Artist Award. Boettcher Concert Hall, Denver Performing Arts Complex, 14th and Curtis streets. $15- $69.50. 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2:30 p.m. Sunday. 303-623-7876 or .
