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From the source Reliable information is not a source for Bill Burr. According to our reliable source - a publicist - this Massachusetts-reared comedian’s opinions are based on his thoughts because reading makes him sleepy. Stay awake to listen to Burr, who might share his opinion about returning to the gold standard. Sept. 24 at 7 and 9:45 p.m. $27-$32. The Wilbur Theatre, 246 Tremont St., Boston. 800-745-3000. www.thewilbur.com

TODAY

Years of experience Last year was a milestone for Patty Larkin. The folk/pop singer, songwriter, and guitarist celebrated 25 years of recording music, and the former Boston busker and Berklee College of Music student performs tonight in Shirley. Sept. 23 at 8 p.m. $24. Bull Run Restaurant, 215 Great Road, Shirley. 978-425-4311. www.bullrunrestaurant.com

Hallelujah There are two milestones to celebrate if you’re a fan of the Handel and Haydn Society. It’s the opening of the 197th season and the CD release of “Mozart Requiem.’’ Tonight’s “Mozart in Vienna’’ program conducted by artistic director Harry Christophers features fortepianist Kristian Bezuidenhout. 8 p.m. (Sept. 25 at 3 p.m.; talks one hour before concerts; tonight’s post-concert party at 116 Huntington Ave. is $35). $18-$75. Symphony Hall, 301 Massachusetts Ave., Boston. 617-266-3605. www.handelandhaydn.org

Mark your calendar Breaking up is hard to do. Just ask Neil Sedaka, who has been singing his signature tune for decades. You’ll hear it at the Price Center Gala with other songs from the Sedaka stable including “Calendar Girl’’ and “Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen.’’ 6:30 p.m. $200 (includes reception, silent auction, and dancing; benefit for folks with developmental disabilities). Holiday Inn Brookline, 1200 Beacon St. 617-244-0065. www.thepricecenter.org

TOMORROW

A major minor Bach’s B Minor Mass, BVW 232, is a pip. The piece represents a life’s work and is “full of quotes from his other works, including much of what he wrote in his middle 20s,’’ according to Emmanuel Music artistic director Ryan Turner. Sept. 24 at 8 p.m. (7 p.m. pre-concert talk). $25-$150, $10 students. Emmanuel Church, 15 Newbury St., Boston. 617-536-3356. www.emmanuelmusic.org

SUNDAY

If these walls could talk Imagine the juicy backstage tidbits which have filled the halls of the 95-year-young Regent Theatre. “There’s No Place Like Arlington’s Show Place’’ is a vaudevillian variety show of comedy, music, film, and more starring electric harpist Deborah Henson-Conant, composer John Kusiak, Woody Geissmann of the Del Fuegos, the Wicked Pickers, and teen pop vocalist Serge Clivi. Sept. 25 at 4 p.m. $10, $15 day of show, $5 under 12. Regent Theatre, 7 Medford St., Arlington. 781-646-4849. www.regenttheatre.com