Classical music: The hot young American countertenor David Daniels will make his area recital debut at 8 p.m. Wednesday in Ravinia’s Martin Theatre, accompanied by pianist Martin Katz. Phone: 847-266-5100.
— John von Rhein
Rock: Al Rose, one of Chicago’s most literate and engaging songwriters, and the Transcendos will pay tribute to one of their main inspirations, Bob Dylan, Thursday in a rare all-covers show at Uncommon Ground. Phone: 773-929-9313.
— Greg Kot
Art: Japanese decorative art from the 18th Century to the present makes up “Art in Daily Life: The Japanese Tradition,” a new exhibition that continues through Sept. 13 at the DePaul University Art Gallery, 2350 N. Kenmore Ave. Phone: 773-325-7229.
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— Alan G. Artner
Theater: Eclipse Theatre Company presents Tennessee Williams’ “The Eccentricities of a Nightingale” opening Saturday at the Chopin Theatre Studio, 1543 W. Division St. Phone: 773-862-7415.
— Sid Smith
Jazz: Jacky Terrasson, one of the most promising young pianists in jazz, on Tuesday returns to the Jazz Showcase, 59 W. Grand Ave., for a week-long engagement. Expect finely nuanced keyboard improvisations. Phone: 312-670-BIRD.
— Howard Reich
TV: “The Brandon Teena Story” is a tragic and fascinating documentary about a woman who lived her adult life as a man — and who may have been murdered for it in 1993. At 10 p.m. Monday on Cinemax.
— Allan Johnson