Orchestral experience. Jazz composer/arranger/conductor Chie Imaizumi is known for transforming traditional Japanese music into high-energy, dynamic jazz compositions. She and her orchestra will perform tonight at the King Center on the Auraria campus. Admission is free, but reservations must be made by calling 303-556-2296. 855 Lawrence St. 7:30 p.m.
Bird’s the word. “The Talking Bird,” a joint presentation of the University of Denver department of theater and the Lamont School of Music, is a musical-comedy family adventure about a secret and a special bird. Newman Center for the Performing Arts, 2344 E. Iliff Ave. 7 tonight. $8-$20. 303-871-7720
Weekend. If you’ve ever fallen on hard romantic times, you can relate to the directness of “He’s Just Not That Into You.” The New York Times best seller, co-written by stand-up comedian and talk- show host Greg Behrendt, cuts through the haze of most advice tomes, spawning sequels like “It’s Called a Breakup Because It’s Broken” and the forthcoming “It’s Just a Bleeping Date.” Behrendt brings his no-nonsense humor to Comedy Works on Friday and Saturday. Various times. $25. 303-595-3637 or
