PICK OF THE DAY
Tune in You can’t go wrong recording gems by Duke Ellington, Stephen Sondheim, and Paul Simon. And you can’t go wrong listening to Karrin Allyson sing them. The Grammy-nominated vocalist and pianist celebrates her latest recording, “ ’Round Midnight,’’ a collection of tunes including “Sophisticated Lady,’’ “Send in the Clowns,’’ and “April Come She Will.’’ Tonight and tomorrow at 8 and 10 p.m. $25. Scullers Jazz Club, Doubletree Guest Suites-Boston, 400 Soldiers Field Road, Boston. 617-562-4111. www.scullersjazz.com
TODAY
The blues bridge Rambling is a good thing when the rambler is Grammy-winning Ramblin’ Jack Elliott. Bob Dylan and Joan Baez learned a thing or three at concerts by this blues icon who bridges the gap between Woody Guthrie and Dylan. Kate Taylor opens. 8 p.m. $32. Lesley University’s Prospect Hall, 1801 Massachusetts Ave., Porter Square, Cambridge. 978-462-9630. www.mktix.com/heptunes
Strings and styles This Boston-based string band gets its name from bluegrass radio station WJKS, but since the group plays an array of styles from jazz to indie rock, any call letters would apply. Joy Kills Sorrow’s new release is “Darkness Sure Becomes This City.’’ 8 p.m. $18, $1 student/senior discount. Center for the Arts in Natick, 14 Summer St., Natick. 508-647-0097. www.natickarts.org
TOMORROW
Let’s be frank This is the first year women compete in Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest Qualifier and advance to the July 4 women’s division finals. Hot diggity! In 10 minutes, men and women will consume about 300 wieners and buns, and the winners head to Coney Island in July. May 21 at 1 p.m. (
SUNDAY
Pond-er it During your 90-minute guided walking tour, tip your hat or walking stick to landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted. “Jamaica Pond: Genius of the Place’’ covers the natural and cultural history of the pond, its surroundings, and Olmsted’s park design. May 22 at 1 p.m., rain or shine. Free. Meet at Jamaica Pond Boathouse, intersection of Pond Street and Jamaicaway. 617-566-1689, ext. 216. www.nps.gov/frla 
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