Seether: Shaun Morgan and his grunge-channeling Tennessee metal band landed another big rock hit this year with "Let You Down," from the new album "Poison the Parish," 13 years after Amy Lee helped the band break big in "Broken." Letters From the Fire, Big Story and 93X contest winners Sleep Signals open. (6 p.m. Fri., Myth, all ages, $27.)
Donna Grantis: In the club where 3rdEyeGirl made its debut with Prince, the 3rdEyeGirl guitarist debuts her new jazz-rock-funk instrumental band featuring fellow Twin Cities players — drummer J.T. Bates, keyboardist Bryan Nichols, bassist Cody McKinney and tabla player Suphala. (7 & 9:30 p.m. Fri, Dakota, $30-$55.)
Bruno Mars: Maybe the most complete rock star to come along since Prince, Mars has the flash, popularity and talent to fill stadiums, but he's prudently sticking to the arena route on his 24K Magic Tour. It's a better venue in which to appreciate the fancy dancing from this hardworking showman. He has been performing hits including "Uptown Funk" and "Grenade" as well as deep tracks such as "Chunky." Opening is former Fifth Harmony singer Camila Cabello. (8 p.m. Sat. Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul. sold out)
HazelFest: Hazelden treatment center's fifth annual celebration of sober living lost Lizzo as its headliner earlier this week, but the lineup still promises a fun blend of Minnesota talent. Jangly pop/rock wunderkinds Hippo Campus signed on last-minute and should fit the sunny vibes of the event well, joining soulful the joyously soulful Har Mar Superstar, Hazeldine success story Johnny Solomon's harmonious band Communist Daughter and Alex Rossi. Kids activities, recovery speakers, yoga and more included. (11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sat., Hazelden campus in Center City, Minn., $15-$25, free under 12, HazeldenBettyFord.org.)
Bryan Ferry: In the 16 years since his last Twin Cities appearance, Ferry's influence as the singer of British art-pop band Roxy Music has continued to grow, evident in current bands ranging from Arcade Fire to Ladytron. At 71, he has kept up a relatively steady tour schedule in recent years covering the wide range of his discography, from his moving 2014 solo LP "Avonmore" on back to many of the classics by his old band, including "Love Is the Drug," "More Than This," "Avalon" and "Virginia Plain." Welsh singer/pianist Judith Owen opens. (8 p.m. Sat., Palace Theatre, 17 W. 7th Place, St. Paul, $57, eTix.com.)
Lowertown Guitar Festival: Now a reputable jazz picker, former New York Yankee Bernie Williams and his partner Gil Parris headline St. Paul's fifth annual guitarathon, also featuring Milwaukee blues master Greg Koch, Doyle Dykes, Todd Clouser, Mimi Fox, Zacc Harris and more. (3-10 p.m. Sat., Mears Park, downtown St. Paul, free.)
Square Lake Festival: The music, film and bicycling hybrid event welcomes another coolly eclectic lineup. Futuristic groovers ZuluZuluu will perform a score to the silent film "La Voyage Dans La Lune" alongside another Roma di Luna reunion, Gramma's Boyfriend, Black Eyed Snakes, Tony Peachka, inMigration and Monica LaPlante — all highly entertaining live acts. (2 p.m. Sat., 13359 Partridge Rd. N., Stillwater, $15-$35, SquareLakeFestival.com.)
Ted Nugent: The Motor City rock veteran is still prone to run his motormouth at shows, but his guitar playing in "Free for All" and "Stranglehold" is still as loud as his support for Donald Trump. (8 p.m. Sat., Medina Entertainment Center, $45.)