FIVE FOR FIGHTING Billed as “an acoustic evening,’’ the show with FFF principal John Ondrasik will likely feature tunes from the new album “Slice’’ as well as older, sensitive piano pop faves like “Superman (It’s Not Easy)’’ and “100 Years.’’ 8 p.m. Oct. 26. $25. Paradise. 877-598-8689. www.livenation.com
JAM’N 94.5 MONSTER JAM This year’s lineup for the urban radio station’s annual hip-hop-a-palooza includes a pair of hit-writers-turned-hit-performers in The-Dream and Keri Hilson, veteran emcee Fabolous, current chart monster Pitbull of “I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)’’ fame, erstwhile “Dancing With the Stars’’ contestant Mario, and improbable Oscar winners Three 6 Mafia. 7 p.m. Oct. 26. $8.75-$148. TD Garden. 800-745-3000. www.ticketmaster.com
