ART
LUCETTE DE RUGY
Light installation inspired by actor-director John Malkovich; 9:15 p.m. Wednesday through July 22 at the Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E. Chicago Ave.; free; 312-280-2660.
THE WHITE HOUSE COLLECTION
Works by more than 70 crafts artists selected by Bill and Hillary Rodham Clinton when he was in office; opens Friday, Mary and Leigh Block Museum of Art, 40 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston; free; 847-491-4000.
–Alan G. Artner
CLASSICAL
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AMERICAN RADIO HOUR
Revisit the glory days of American radio in a concert by the Grant Park Orchestra conducted by James Paul and narrated by longtime WFMT program host Mel Zellman. The featured work is Leroy Anderson’s Piano Concerto. Chicago pianist Kevin Cole is the soloist, also playing Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue,” 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Petrillo Music Shell, Columbus Drive and Jackson Boulevard; free; 312-742-4763.
JAMES CONLON
Ravinia’s music director-designate makes his only Chicago Symphony Orchestra podium appearances of the summer . Friday’s all-Beethoven concert will include the Seventh Symphony and Piano Concerto No. 1. Yefim Bronfman plays Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1 on Saturday; at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Lake-Cook and Green Bay Roads, Highland Park; $20-$40, $10 lawn; 847-266-5100.
–John von Rhein
JAZZ
PHAROAH SANDERS
The mighty, perpetually innovative saxophonist leads a quartet; Tuesday through Sunday at the Jazz Showcase, 59 W. Grand Ave.; $20; 312-670-2473.
–Howard Reich
ROCK
BLUR
Brit-pop stars reconfigured as a nine-piece world-beat and soul collective, Monday at Congress Theatre, 2135 N. Milwaukee Ave., $27.50; 312-559-1212.
JAY-Z, 50 CENT
Jay-Z is a skilled rapper coasting on his reputation, while 50 Cent has crafted this year’s most popular party singles; Wednesday at Tweeter Center, $20-$50; 708-614-1616.
–Greg Kot
MOVIES
STONE READER
This fascinating film about the adventures of literature screens with writer-director Mark Moskowitz in attendance for discussion at 1 p.m. and 3:45 p.m. Saturday; $7; Facets Multi-media, 1517 W. Fullerton Ave.; 773-281-4114.
— Michael Wilmington