[ MUSIC ] Amidst its latest cross-country trek of dates at festivals and large venues, legendary alt-rock band Wilco brings its brand of arena-ready rock to the confines of Rochester’s Highland Bowl. Dabbling in alt-country, experimental rock, and folk, there is no one genre that comfortably defines Wilco. Few too are the venues that can contain the litany of superb tracks the band can throw at you. Sampling from eight studio albums night to night, one or two favorites from the band’s vast catalogue are likely to be excluded, but you're just as sure to catch that amount and many favorites more. The Lee Ranaldo Band (of Sonic Youth) also plays. rochesterevents.com

[ FESTIVAL ] Celebrate one of the city’s oldest and most unique neighborhoods at this summer’s annual Park Ave Summer Art Festival. The namesake street will be lined by 300 artists, vendors, and exhibitors from more than 21 states and Canada. As always, there will be a variety of food choices to satisfy any craving. In addition to these yummy treats, there will be more than 60 musical and entertainment groups playing throughout the festival. Acts include an eclectic assortment of jazz, rhythm, blues, acoustic, and more. The festival will run Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Traffic on Park Ave along those roads will be closed 9 a.m.-7 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m.-6 p.m. on Sunday. Admission to the festival is free, and there will be shuttle available from designated parking areas for $1 round-trip. park-avenue.org/events

[ MUSIC ] Even for the non-rap-initiated such as myself, Snoop Dogg (originally Snoop Doggy Dogg) has a certain charm, a certain swagger, and a coolness that most other rappers in the industry just can’t seem to muster. Sure, he’s faced the dark side of the hip-hop world: drug charges, dropped murder charges, and you know, almost being banned from visiting Australia on “character grounds.” But when you’re living music like Snoop does, perhaps that just comes with the territory. With a new reggae album (and new persona, Snoop Lion) just announced, it’s a safe bet that Snoop will pull out some new stuff as well. Just don’t forget to drop it like it’s hot. YelaWolf opens. cmacevents.com

[ THEATER ] Tribute shows dedicated to popular musicians are nothing new (see: “Beatlemania”). The show currently on the Geva Mainstage, “The Tribute to Sir Elton John & Billy Joel: Through the Years,” is something of a different animal. In it, the two performers bringing to life the music of the pop-rock legends do not attempt to pass themselves off as the pianist-singers. They simply sing the hits of the piano men who inspired them. The show stars Rochester native David James, who handles the Billy Joel side of the equation, and Joel Mason, who tackles the catalogue of Sir Reginald Dwight, better known as Elton John. Showtimes this week are Thursday-Friday 7:30 p.m., Saturday 4 & 8 p.m. gevatheatre.org

[ MUSIC ] The Toadies’ toured relentlessly throughout the 90’s, but after original bass player Lisa Umbarger called it quits, the band broke up after a string of farewell concerts in 2002. The group was reformed in the spring of 2006 and since then has released two more records, and plans to unveil a third this summer. Helmet enjoyed some commercial success on the strength of albums “Meantime” (1992) and “Betty” (1994). After the band broke up in 1998, singer-guitarist Page Hamilton became involved in numerous musical projects, such as playing guitar for David Bowie and doing studio sessions for film scores. Hamilton has recruited many different members since the band’s initial incarnation and has released three albums since Helmet’s return in 2004, most recently 2010’s “Seeing Eye Dog.” Ume also performs. waterstreetmusic.com

[ ART ] Summer is running thin, but the weather is fine and there are plenty of openings this week to keep art lovers engaged. Here are a few of this week's openings. On Friday, Black Radish Studio (274 N. Goodman St., Suite 501; blackradishstudio.com) will hold a reception for “nineteen forty-seven,” an art exhibition and cultural event featuring works by Pakistani artists A. S. Rind, Momin Khan, Mashkoor, Rahi, and Farrukh Shahab. Enjoy Pakistani hors d’oeuvres and music as well 6-10 p.m. Joe Bean Coffee Roasters (1344 University Ave., joebeanroasters.com) will present “Distilling the Flipside: Art by Heather McKay” also on Friday, 6-10 p.m. The show will function as a fundraiser for Roc City Skatepark. Visit City Newspaper’s online calendar, to see the rest of the art shows opening this week, at rochestercitynewspaper.com

[ COMEDY ] This weekend, comedy fans will not want to miss a woman most known for her wit, sarcasm, and a can of Diet Pepsi. Comedian Paula Poundstone has been in the stand-up business since 1979. She’s appeared on “The Tonight Show” and “The Rosie O’Donnell Show,” had her own comedy specials on Bravo and HBO, and was named No. 88 on Comedy Central’s list of the 100 greatest stand-up comedians of all time. She has also won several awards, has become the Nation Spokesperson for the Association of Library Trustees Advocates Friends & Foundations, has written her first book, and has become a regular contributor to NPR’s “Wait Wait...Don’t Tell Me.” The show begins at 8 p.m. and tickets range from $30 to $35. waterstreetmusic.com

[ MUSIC ] Whether you’re a picker or a grinner, or want to spend a day in the country or a night under the stars, the 4th Annual Brantling Bluegrass Festival will help channel your inner Appalachian. This event offers camping, a BBQ cook-off, and music workshops at the Brantling Music Academy. Topics include songwriting and instruction for beginners to pros on instruments including banjo, fiddle, mandolin, and dobro. Fourteen bands spread across three days anchor the festivities. Food, craft, and instrument vendors are available. Music begins Thursday and Friday at 3 p.m., Saturday at 11 a.m. brantlingbluegrass.com

[ THEATER ] Kodak founder and philanthropist George Eastman will never be forgotten, especially in Rochester. This weekend, head to MuCCC for an original, local performance that explores the man and his legacy. Rochester-based playwright Spencer Christiano has written a piece that takes place the night of Eastman’s suicide in 1932, and which considers the rumors of Eastman’s life, relationships, and death. The play was presented as a staged reading this past March to mark the 80th anniversary Eastman’s death, but this weekend will feature a full-length production. Performances will take place Thursday and Friday at 8 p.m., and Saturday at 2 & 8 p.m. muccc.org