Crown Point Jr. Music Academy’s Music Club is set to present “Rock Out!” — an April 28 showcase concert featuring up to three dozen aspiring young drummers, guitarists, bassists and singers. Held outdoors in the Cass Street Plaza of the Pacific Beach/Taylor Branch Library, guests are encouraged to bring a blanket or lawn chair and relax on the grass. While the set list hasn’t been made public yet, it’s set to be comprised of classic-rock favorites played by ensembles in a wall-of-sound approach. Whether you want radio favorites or to cheer on the next generation of potential rock stars, this event will be outdoor fun for the whole family. • Crown Point Jr. Music Academy’s Music Club performs at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 28 at the Pacific Beach/Taylor Branch Library plaza, 4275 Cass St. All ages. No cost. www.pblibraryfriends.org Formed in 1980, British group The Meteors mix punk rock with rockabilly to come up with “psychobilly,” a sound that’s as energetic as its name implies. Appearing at Brick by Brick on May 3, the trio has had numerous lineup changes over the decades, with guitarist P. Paul French the sole original member. But after more than 40 albums to date, the music has remained consistent, coming across like a hopped-up blend of The Stray Cats and The Cramps. Fans of 1950s-inspired rock ’n’ roll will love this performance, but anyone who likes their music hot, sweaty, loud and manic will also find this night to their liking. • The Meteors perform at 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 3 at Brick by Brick, 1130 Buenos Ave. 21 and up. $15. www.brickby-brick.com Tribute bands will be the order of the day on May 4 at the 710 Beach Club. On hand will be Core, which performs the music of the Stone Temple Pilots, along with Total Distortion playing the songs of Social Distortion. Topping the bill will be Green Today, a tribute to hitmakers Green Day. With dozens of hits to their credit, it’s a surprise there aren’t more such tribute acts around. Performing all the hits from “Welcome to Paradise” to “Boulevard of Broken Dreams,” fans of modern powerpop will enjoy this set from start to finish. • Green Today performs at 9 p.m. on Friday, May 4 at the 710 Beach Club, 710 Garnet Ave. 21 and up. www.710bc.com No way around it, Black Sands is a bit of a local supergroup. Mixing members of The Heavy Guilt with Podunk Nowhere, the group’s debut album, “1977,” includes a large supporting cast with such notables as jazz saxophonist Ian Tordella and guitarist Chris Davies, best known for his work with legendary 1980s group The Penetrators. Appearing at The Griffin on May 4, the group’s music sets touches of Americana against a moody rock background, sort of like prime-era Patti Smith with a twang and Paul Buckmaster’s orchestration. With a seven-piece onstage lineup, the band does a nice job of recreating the feel of their recordings. It’s lush, atmospheric, well arranged music and, above all, well written. • Black Sands performs at 9 p.m. on Friday, May 4 at The Griffin, 1310 Morena Blvd. 21 and up. $8. www.thegriffinsd.com Café-Bar Europa continues to book one of the most eclectic lineups in San Diego. You won’t find much rock, but most other genres — from folk music to jazz — can be found here. Appearing on May 6, Choro Sotaque celebrates the music of Brazil. The six-piece band includes three percussionists, two performers on stringed instruments, with the lead role taken by clarinet. It all adds up to a sound that touches on Dixieland jazz with samba rhythms for songs that are sure to inspire dancing. You don’t have to be a world music fan to appreciate Choro Sotaque. • Choro Sotaque performs at 7 p.m. on Sunday, May 6 at Café-Bar Europa, 873 Turqouise St. 21 and up. No cover. www.theturquoise.com/wordpress