TODAY’S BEST BETS

Television

You can be front row center when “Hard Rock Live” kicks off its second season of concerts taped at the popular club. Tonight Chrissie Hynde and the Pretenders delve into their songbook of hits.

“Hard Rock Live,” 7 p.m., VH1 (check your local cable schedule).

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Music

Christine Ebersole and Davis Gaines, right, are the guest artists when the Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles presents “Bustin’ Out All Over!,” a program of songs by Rodgers & Hammerstein.

Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles, 8 p.m., Alex Theatre, 216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale, (800) 233-3123. Also Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m.

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Jazz

Charles McPherson, the brilliant bop altoist who long ago forged his own sound out of the Charlie Parker tradition, plays standards and an occasional original during two nights at the Bel Age.

Charles McPherson Quartet, 9 p.m., Club Brasserie, Bel Age Hotel, 1020 N. San Vicente Blvd., West Hollywood, (310) 854-1111. Also Saturday.

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Dance

You can’t beat the price (or the venue) when Diavolo Dance Theatre gives a free show at downtown’s scenic outdoor performance space.

Diavolo Dance Theatre, 8 p.m., California Plaza, 350 S. Grand Ave., (213) 687-2159. Also Saturday at 8 p.m.

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Pop Music

Vince Gill, the Oklahoma-born triple threat (singer, songwriter and guitarist), has a new album called “The Key” ready to roll. Tonight he shares the bill with Restless Heart.

Vince Gill, 8:15 p.m., Universal Amphitheatre, (818) 622-4440. Also Saturday.