SLACKER (performing Weezer's Pinkerton for the 30th anniversary) and FOO TOPIA

Fri · Oct 23·7 PM – 9 PM·Portico Brewing · Somerville

The Vintage Mintys perform at Portico Brewing, delivering a mint‑infused stew with Anna Fisher‑Roberts on vocals and flute, covering Johnny Cash, The Replacements, Los Lobos and Irish favorites.

Fri · Oct 23·7 PM – 7 PM·The Rockwell · Somerville

The Snuts perform at The Rockwell in Somerville, presented by Get To The Gig.

Fri · Oct 23·7 PM·Crystal Ballroom at Somerville Theatre, 55 Davis Square, Somerville, MA 02144, 55 Davis Square, Somerville

Carsie Blanton performs at the Crystal Ballroom, Somerville Theatre, presented by Passim, general admission standing room only, ages 18 and up.

Fri · Oct 23·8 PM – 11:59 PM·The Jungle, 6 Sanborn Court, Somerville, MA 02143

Live music by The Sleds, The Plus Ones, Botch Job, and The New Noise at The Jungle, with bar and kitchen; $10 advance, $15 door, 21+.

Sat · Oct 24·9 AM – 1 PM·Union Square Farmers Market, 66-70 Union Square · Somerville

Tap dance company YellowShed performs all day at Union Square Farmers Market and sells original paint‑by‑tap artwork.

Sat · Oct 24·2 PM·The Burren, The Back Room, 247 Elm Street, Somerville, MA 02144

A bi‑annual variety showcase at The Burren’s Back Room featuring performances by Barlow Voice Studios singers.

Sat · Oct 24·5 PM·The Burren, The Front Room, 247 Elm Street, Somerville, MA 02144

Bluegrass jam featuring Frank Drake and friends at The Burren’s Front Room.

Fri · Oct 23·9:30 PM·The Burren, The Front Room, 247 Elm Street, Somerville, MA 02144

Weekly closed Irish session at The Burren’s Front Room with Callum Bell and friends.

Fri · Oct 23·10 PM·The Burren, The Back Room, 247 Elm Street, Somerville, MA 02144

JUMP THE LINE (The Burren, The Back Room, Somerville) — Cover band performance.

Sat · Oct 24·7 PM·The Burren, The Back Room, 247 Elm Street, Somerville, MA 02144

The Burren’s Back Room hosts The Band That Time Forgot performing impeccable renditions of obscure late‑1960s songs.

Sat · Oct 24·10 PM·The Burren, The Back Room, 247 Elm Street, Somerville, MA 02144

Jimmy's Down (The Burren, The Back Room) — Live cover band playing popular songs.