ROCK
Newton Faulkner and Matt Wertz
Playing on the Prudential Center lawn Thursday will be Newton Faulkner, a dread-headed singer-songwriter from the UK, who has opened for Paolo Nutini and John Mayer. Also at the afternoon gig will be Matt Wertz, who should also charm fans of Nutini and Mayer. 12:30 p.m. Free. Prudential Center South Garden, 800 Boylston St., Boston. 617-779-2000. prudentialcenter.com 