Desire and violence Tennessee Williams wrote “Green Eyes’’ in 1970, but the erotic thriller didn’t see the light of day for almost 40 years. A newlywed couple in New Orleans doesn’t see the light of day when their honeymoon suite becomes a psychosexual battleground. Presented by Company One. Tonight at 7 and 9 ( through Feb. 12; 25 seats per show). $35. Ames Boston, 1 Court St., Boston. 800-838-3006. www.brownpapertickets.com
Art history It’s the one-year anniversary of the first mass protests in Tahrir Square, a relevant time for the School of the Museum of Fine Arts to present “Histories of Now: Six Artists From Cairo.’’ Six contemporary Egyptian artists present contrasting visions of their country’s social and political present, past, and future. Today from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. ( through March 17). Free. The School of the Museum of Fine Arts, 230 the Fenway, Boston. 617-369-3718. www.smfa.edu/exhibitions
TOMORROW
Birthday bash When we turned 15, we wanted to attend a concert. Claire Dickson gives one to celebrate her birthday. Pianist Michael McLaughlin and bassist Greg Loughman accompany the local jazz vocalist who celebrates with tunes by Charlie Parker, Duke Ellington, and others. Will she sing birthday wishes to herself? Jan. 19 at 7 p.m. No cover ( reservations recommended). Flora Restaurant, 190 Massachusetts Ave., Arlington. 781-641-1664. www.florarestaurant.com
Who’s minding the orchestra? Without a conductor, would an orchestra run amok? Check out the Boston Symphony Orchestra and its conductorless program including Copland’s “Fanfare for the Common Man’’ and Strauss’s Serenade in E-flat, Op. 7. Jan. 19 at 8 p.m. ( through Jan. 24). $20-$120, $20 under 40 (one pair on a first-come-first-served basis). Symphony Hall, 301 Massachusetts Ave., Boston. 888-266-1200. www.bso.org
Trews, not false At this Church, “Hope & Ruin’’ are not the subject of a sermon. Canadian rockers the Trews celebrate their latest release, which features tracks “Dreaming Man’’ and “One by One.’’ Jan. 19. 8 p.m. doors. $10 cover. 21+. Church, 69 Kilmarnock St., Boston. 617-236-7600. www.churchofboston.com Check websites or call to confirm events before going. Send information two weeks in advance to jwulff@globe.com
