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Finches on frets

Céleste Boursier-Mougenot has said “music is waiting to be revealed everywhere,” and this everywhere is his exhibit in Salem. For “FreePort [No. 007]: Céleste Boursier-Mougenot,” the French artist converted the Peabody Essex Museum’s Barton Gallery into an aviary where 70 zebra finches mingle with — and play — guitars. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (through April 13). $18, $15 seniors, $10 students, free under 17. Peabody Essex Museum, 161 Essex St., Salem. 866-745-1876. www.pem.org

SATURDAY

Here, there, and everywhere Can we be in more than one place at the same time? If this question elicits more questions, head to “COLLISION20:bilocate,” where 28 international artists explore the idea. Fito Segrera translates virtual weather measurements from Second Life into real gallery breezes. Daniel Temkin adds sound to images of black and white stripes. Fri-Sun 11 a.m.-6 p.m. through Feb. 23. Free. Boston Cyberarts Gallery, 141 Green St., Jamaica Plain. 617-522-6710. www.bostoncyberarts.org

Out of the ordinary We’ve told you about finches on guitars and artists who celebrate bilocation, so let’s keep the uniqueness theme going with this Opensound concert. The series showcases improvisers, interpreters of avant-garde, experimental, acoustic, and electro-acoustic music. Featured are a duo, solos, and a quartet. 8 p.m. $8. Third Life Studios, 33 Union Sq., Somerville. www.thirdlifestudio.com

Keen on Keen “The best songs fall together like magic. Ask any songwriter – the lyrics, music, and recording come together perfectly; never to come apart.” Enjoy an evening of magic by Robert Earl Keen, the musician who uttered these words who will utter a lot more in song and story. The New York Times has described the Americana singer-songwriter’s voice as “weather-beaten . . . bleary, rough-hewn, and game for more.” 6 p.m. doors. $27. 18+. Royale, 279 Tremont St., Boston. 800-745-3000. www.ticketmaster.com

Basset sound The basset clarinet range of more than three octaves makes this instrument capable of producing soprano and baritone sounds. Mozart composed his Clarinet Quintet in A for friend Anton Stadler, who played the unique instrument. Eric Hoeprich performs the piece when the Boston Early Music Festival presents the The London Haydn Quartet in a program of Haydn, Beethoven, and Mozart. 8 p.m. $19-$66, $5 student and senior discount. First Church in Cambridge, Congregational, 11 Garden St., Cambridge. 617-661-1812. www.bemf.org

SUNDAY

Hear him Zimbabwe singer and songwriter Oliver Mtukudzi pens tunes about his people’s day-to-day lives and challenges. Known as “Tuku,” his Afropop music is called “Tuku music,” and his talents are not lost on Bonnie Raitt, who recorded a cover of “Hear Me Lord.” Oliver Mtukudzi & the Black Spirits perform in Somerville. Jan. 19 at 7 p.m. $28. Somerville Theatre, 55 Davis Sq., Somerville. 617-876-4275. www.worldmusic.org

Two nights by a twosome Two nights in Austin last year produced a lot of music and an album by Carrie Rodriguez and Luke Jacobs. “Live at the Cactus” was recorded for their hometown fans by the more than three-year-old duo. Jan. 19 at 8:30 p.m. $15. Johnny D’s, 17 Holland St., Somerville. 617-776-2004. www.johnnyds.com


June Wulff can be reached at june.wulff@globe.com.