Broken Social Scene

Westwood Plaza

Friday, noon Can’t afford to catch them at Coachella? This show will be a whole $75 dollars cheaper, and no freeways are involved in getting there. For more information go to www.campusevents.ucla.edu. Free.

Black Heart Procession

Knitting Factory

Friday, 8 p.m. Indie indulgence that isn’t half bad. Tickets are $14. For more information go to www.knittingfactory.com.

Lynyrd Skynyrd

Greek Theater

May 1, 7:30 p.m. Performing with Vince Neil of Motley Crue. Tickets are $30.50-$55.50. For more information go to www.greektheatrela.com.

Herbie Hancock

Walt Disney Concert Hall

May 1, 8 p.m. These jazz guys live forever. $15 seats may be available on a first come, first serve basis. Otherwise call (323) 850-2000 to order tickets. Go to http://wdch.laphil.com for more information.

Darkstar Orchestra

House of Blues

May 1, 8 p.m. Grateful Dead tribute band. Opening act is the current band of original Dead female vocalist Donna Jean Godchaux-MacKay. Tickets are $20. For more information go to www.houseofblues.com.

Sea Change

Spaceland

May 5, 9 p.m. Matador’s vibrant sestet comes from Europe. Ticket price not yet released. Go to www.clubspaceland.com for more information.