MUST HEAR The Calder Quartet is by definition a chamber ensemble — two violins, a cello and a viola. While the group is certainly acclaimed for its classical work, what keep things interesting is its work with modern composers, including Terry Riley, as well as their work in the rock arena with such acts as the Airborne Toxic Event. The Calder Quartet will perform two shows at UCSD this week, each showcasing a different side of its music. On March 7 at 8 p.m., at the Conrad Prebys Concert Hall, the musicians will focus on their classical music, with a program that includes Beethoven and Bartok. Then on March 8 at 8 p.m., they will appear at UCSD’s The Loft, performing the work of living composers. Classical music aficionados will love every second of these performances, but anyone looking for new music to investigate will be impressed by this quartet’s instrumental virtuosity. Calder Quartet, March 7, 8 p.m., Conrad Prebys Concert Hall, UCSD Calder Quartet, March 8, 8 p.m., The Loft, UCSD Thursday, Feb. 28 • Tad Sisler, 7 p.m., Manhattan of La Jolla • Trio Neo, Latin jazz, 6 p.m., Café-Bar Europa • Kova, standards, 6 p.m., La Valencia • Richard James Trio, 6 p.m., Eddie V’s • Rob Bondurant, acoustic covers, 6 p.m., Prospect Bar & Grill • TKE Off, DJ night, 7 p.m., Porter’s Pub, UCSD • Lotus, DJ night, 8 p.m., Barfly Friday, March 1 • Tomcat Courtney, blues legend, 6 p.m., Café-Bar Europa • Throne, indie rock, 7 p.m., Che Café, UCSD • Acoustic Evenings with Jefferson Jay featuring singer-songwriters Jeff Larson, Kelli Rudick, The Midnight Pine, 7:30 p.m., Athenaeum • Tad Sisler, 8 p.m., Manhattan of La Jolla • FUNdamental Fridays, 8 p.m., Barfly • Ashley Walters, cello recital, 8 p.m., CPMC Concert Hall, UCSD • Fish Out Of Water, acoustic, funk and reggae music, 9 p.m., Café-Bar Europa Saturday, March 2 • Tomcat Courtney, blues, 6 p.m., Café-Bar Europa • Kova, standards, 6 p.m., La Valencia • Sweet Dreams, jazz and blues, 6 p.m., The Marine Room • Tan Sister Radio, indie rock, Che Café, UCSD • Radical Something, indie reggae, hip hop and rock, 8 p.m., Porter’s Pub, UCSD • Tad Sisler, 8 p.m., Manhattan of La Jolla • Superstar Saturdays, 8 p.m., Barfly • Scott Worthington, double bass, 8 p.m., CPMC Concert Hall, UCSD • Trio Neo, Latin jazz, 9 p.m., Café-Bar Europa Sunday, March 3 • Sounds Like Four, jazz, 4 p.m., Café-Bar Europa • Mindset, indie rock, 6 p.m., Che Café, UCSD • Un Cantinho de Samba, Latin rhythms. 7 p.m., Café-Bar Europa Monday, March 4 • First Monday noon concert, acoustic and electric, noon, CPMC Concert Hall, UCSD • Ibrihim Senegal, traditional African music, 4:30 p.m., Café-Bar Europa • Trio Neo, jazz, 6 p.m., Café-Bar Europa • Camera Lucida, Brahms, 7:30 p.m., CPMC Concert Hall, UCSD • San Diego New Music, 7:30 p.m., Athenaeum Tuesday, March 5 • Ibrahim Senegal, 4:30 p.m., Café-Bar Europa • Afrojazziacs, Latin & Brazilian jazz, 7:30 p.m., Café-Bar Europa • Horszowski Trio, chamber music, 7:30 p.m., The Athenaeum. • Violins & Violas, winter students concert, 8 p.m., CPMC Concert Hall • Julian Lage Group, jazz guitar, 8 p.m., The Loft, UCSD Wednesday, March 6 • Tomcat Courtney, blues, 6:30 p.m., Café-Bar Europa • Lear on the Second Floor, modern chamber opera production of King Lear, 7 p.m., CPMC Theatre, UCSD Thursday, March 7 • Tad Sisler, 7 p.m., Manhattan of La Jolla • Trio Neo, Latin jazz, 6 p.m., Café-Bar Europa • The Spits, punk rock, 7 p.m., Che Café UCSD • Lotus, 8 p.m., Barfly • Calder Quartet, 8 p.m., Conrad Prebys Concert Hall, UCSD • Vince Staples, rap, 8 p.m., Porter’s Pub, UCSD Friday, March 8 • Tomcat Courtney, 6 p.m., Café-Bar Europa • Whitney Shay, jazz and blues, 6 p.m., The Marine Room • Lear on the Second Floor, 7 p.m., CPMC Theatre, UCSD • Tad Sisler, 8 p.m., Manhattan of La Jolla • My Iron Lung, indie rock, 7 p.m., Che Café UCSD • G Ezy, hip hop, 8 p.m., Porter’s Pub, UCSD • Fly Fridays, DJ night, 8 p.m., Barfly • Calder Quartet, 8 p.m., The Loft, UCSD • AfroJazziacs, 9 p.m., Café-Bar Europa Saturday, March 9 • Tomcat Courtney, 6 p.m., Café-Bar Europa • Mercedes Moore, blues, soul and jazz, 6 p.m., The Marine Room • Lear on the Second Floor, 7 p.m., CPMC Theatre, UCSD • Creative Adult, indie rock, 7 p.m., Che Café, UCSD • Tad Sisler, 8 p.m., Manhattan of La Jolla • Superstar Saturdays, DJ night, 8 p.m., Barfly • Peligroso Caramelo, Latin rhythms, 9 p.m., Café-Bar Europa • Boy, Zurich-based indie pop, 9 p.m., The Loft, UCSD Sunday, March 10 • Sounds Like Four, jazz, 4 p.m., Café-Bar Europa • Eliquate, indie rock, 6 p.m., Porter’s Pub, UCSD • Blue 44, jazz, 7 p.m., Café-Bar Europa • 5 & a Dime, electronic dance music, 8 p.m., Porter’s Pub, UCSD Monday, March 11 • The Windsong Consort, chamber ensemble, noon, Athenaeum • Ibrihim Senegal, 4:30 p.m., Café-Bar Europa • Trio Neo, jazz, 6 p.m., Café-Bar Europa • My Iron Lung, indie rock, 6 p.m., Che Café UCSD • Monday Night Jazz, student concert, 8 p.m., CPMC Concert Hall, UCSD Tuesday, March 12 • Ibrahim Senegal, 4:30 p.m., Café-Bar Europa • Loma Prieta, indie rock, 7 p.m., Che Café UCSD • AfroJazziacs, Latin and Afro-Suban jazz, 7:30 p.m., Café-Bar Europa • Chamber Orchestra, winter concert, 8 p.m., CPMC Theatre, UCSD • UCSD Gospel Choir, 8 p.m., Mandeville Auditorium, UCSD • Ensemble Adapter, Berlin-based ensemble, 8 p.m., CPMC Theatre, UCSD Wednesday, March 13 • Tomcat Courtney, 6:30 p.m., Café-Bar Europa • Roger Reynolds, Pulitzer Prize-winning composer, 7 p.m., CPMC Concert Hall, UCSD MUSIC VENUES: • The Athenaeum: 1008 Wall St., (858) 454-5872, www.barflylajolla.com • Beaumont’s: 5662 La Jolla Blvd., (858) 459-0474, www.beaumontseatery.com • Bird Rock Coffee Roasters: 5627 La Jolla Blvd., (858) 551-1707, www.birdrockcoffeeroasters.com • Café-Bar Europa: 873 Turquoise St., (858) 488-4200, www.theturquoise.com • Che Café: 9500 Gilman Drive, UCSD, (858) 534-2311, thechecafe.blogspot.com • Eddie V’s: 1270 Prospect St, (858) 459-5500, www.eddiv.com • La Jolla Music Society (Sherwood Auditorium): 700 Prospect St., (858) 454-3541, www.ljms.org • La Valencia Hotel: 1132 Prospect St., (858) 454-0771, www.lavalencia.com • Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center: 4126 Executive Drive, (858) 457-3030, www.lfjcc.org • The Loft: 9500 Gilman Drive, UCSD, (858) 246-0323, www.artpwr.com • Manhattan of La Jolla: 7766 Fay Ave., (858) 459-0700, www.manhattanoflajolla.com • The Neurosciences Institute: 10640 John Jay Hopkins, (858) 454-626-2000, www.nsi.edu • St. James by-the-Sea Episcopal Church: 743 Prospect St., (646) 457-8707 • Cusp Dining and Drinks at Hotel La Jolla: 7955 La Jolla Shores Drive, (858) 459-0261, www.hotellajolla.com • Hiatus: 7955 La Jolla Shores Drive, (858) 459-0261, www.hotellajolla.com