This weekend’s top music picks

Published May 6, 2010 4:00am ET



Put these shows on this weekend’s must-see list:

Tonight Noa with special guest Mira Awad. Hear why the Israeli-based alt-rocker is loved around the globe. Details: $40; 8 p.m., Sixth & I Historic Synagogue, 600 I St. NW; ticketmaster.com

Friday The Paper Raincoat. The Brooklyn songwriters tour behind their latest album. With Raining Jane. Details: $12; 9 p.m., Iota, 2832 Wilson Blvd., Arlington; 703-522-8340; iotaclubandcafe.com

Saturday Boys Will Be Boys. The sounds of the Virginia-based pop-rockers keep audiences dancing. With the Love Light and the Five One. Details: $12; 5:30 p.m. early show; standing with very limited seating; Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna; 703-255-1566; jamminjava.com

Sunday Keith Emerson & Greg Lake. An intimate evening spent listening to tunes from King Crimson and other classics. Details: $59.50; 7:30 p.m., The Birchmere, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria; ticketmaster.com

– Nancy Dunham