Seattle grunge-metal band Alice in Chains, reportedly still at work on its sixth studio album, brings its current tour to New York with two nights at the Beacon Theatre, joined by Puddles Pity Party, aka Big Mike Geier. 2124 Broadway at 74th St. Jul. 25-26, 8 p.m. Tickets are $49.50-$99 at beacontheatre.com.