Jonathan Richman

Jonathan Richman, long ago the founder of the Modern Lovers, plays his dippy but infectious brand of rock at the Metro, 3730 N. Clark. 18-and-over show starts at 9pm. $12.50 general admission; tickets via Ticketmaster or at The Clubhouse record store next to Metro.

Darkstar 7

Darkstar 7 is a live electronic music event taking place tonight at the Shanley Pavilion in Evanston. Performers include Todd Sines with Natacha Labelle, Soultek with Jackie Kay, Miles Tilmann, Projectile, and others. Five dollars, 5pm-1am, 2031 Sheridan rd. See the Darkstar site for full lineup and directions.