Take 5

Sarah Rodman's picks for live music this weekend.

POP

The Swell Season
A hockey rink is an unlikely setting for Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova, the Oscar-winning duo from the film "Once." But no matter the venue the romantically linked pair's close harmonies and winsome songcraft should translate. Patty Griffin opens.

Agganis Arena Tonight at 8. 617-931-2000, www.ticketmaster.com

JAZZ

The Dave Holland Sextet
The double bassist, former New England Conservatory professor, and legend of the genre made his bones in the bands of Miles Davis and Stan Getz and has amassed considerable accolades for his own innovative namesake groups of various sizes.

Regattabar Tonight and tomorrow at 7:30 and 10 p.m. 617-395-7757, www.regattabarjazz.com

JAZZ/POP

Chris Botti
The rakish trumpeter finishes off a two-night stand, recording a PBS pledge-drive special, with guests the Boston Pops, Sting, Steven Tyler, Yo-Yo Ma, and Katharine McPhee.

Symphony Hall Tonight at 7:30. 617-266-1200, www.bso.org

FOLK

Lori McKenna
The pride of Stoughton returns for another round of promotion for last year's superlative gone-country release "Unglamorous." McKenna's equally gifted friend and former Bostonian Mary Gauthier opens.

Somerville Theatre Tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. 617-931-2000, www.ticketmaster.com

INDIE POP

Noah and the Whale
Funny, morose, quirky, and, most important, tuneful, this UK outfit washes up on these shores for its first major tour. Check Noah out for free in these cozy confines while you can.

Toad Tomorrow at 10 p.m. 617-497-4950, www.toadcambridge .com