Check out some of these great shows to keep your weekend hopping.
TONIGHT
Colin Hay. The frontman of Man at Work is still working, promoting his latest album “American Sunshine.” Details: $25; 7 p.m. Recher Theatre, 512 York Road, Towson, Md.; ticketmaster.com
FRIDAY
Walter Beasley. The jazz great — who also teaches at The Berklee School of Music, Boston and develops special DVDs for musical instruction — brings his sax to town. He’s touring behind his latest album “Free Your Mind.” Details: $37.50; 7:30 p.m. The Birchmere, 3701 Mt. Vernon Ave., Alexandria; 703-549-7500; birchmere.com
Creed. The regrouped alt-rockers that are as famous for controversies as music are supporting an album slated for late October release. Details: $10 to $85; Nissan Pavilion, 7800 Cellar Door Drive, Bristow, Va.; ticketmaster.com
SATURDAY
Judas Priest. The British “Metal Gods” are on the road celebrating the band’s 30th Anniversary. Details: $35 to $75 (two-day passes available for this and Sunday’s Heaven and Hell show). 7 p.m.; Merriweather Post Pavilion, 10475 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, Md.; ticketmaster.com
Chuck Brown. The founder of Go Go celebrates at his official birthday party (complete with a DC street renaming) with Little Benny and Huggy Lowdown. Details: $25; 9 p.m., 9:30 Club, 815 V St. NW; 930.com
SUNDAY
Heaven and Hell. This might just be another name for Black Sabbath but don’t tell Ozzy who sued Tony Lommi, (it’s complicated). The band is touring to promote its latest album “The Devil You Know.” Details: $35 to $75; 7 p.m.; Merriweather Post Pavilion, 10475 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, Md.; ticketmaster.com
Alexa Ray Joel. The daughter of Billy Joel and Christie Brinkley shows she’s a musician in her own right. Tim Brantley opens. Details: $12; 8 p.m. 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna; 703-255-1566; jamminjava.com
