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The week ahead: nightlife

July 16, 2009
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CLUBS & DANCE NIGHTS
BLOCK PARTY The second time will certainly be a charm for José McIntyre’s annual outdoor benefit for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Rain caused organizers to reschedule the fete for tonight, and it’ll happen rain or shine. Catch DJ Heven and a performance by the U2 tribute band Joshua Tree. 21+. 5-11 p.m. July 16. $10. José McIntyre’s. 617- 451- 9460. www.irishconnection.com

PM-LIVE.COM LAUNCH PARTY You may know 88-Keys from his none-too-subtle single “Stay Up! (Viagra)’’ - Kanye West contributes vocals and Pete Wentz appears in the video. This New York MC and producer with famous pals will help Progress magazine celebrate the launch of its website PM-Live.com tonight. Local DJs CR and Frank White are also on the bill. 21+. 9 p.m. July 16. Free with RSVP to info@pm-live.com. Good Life. 617-451-2622. www.goodlifebar.com

PRE-SKILLZ Can you pop, windmill, and freeze with the best of ’em? Show off your flexibility and break dancing prowess at this all-ages event. There’ll be breaking battles and demos, a Losst Unnown fashion show, and games. See you in the center of the dance circle, kids. 2 p.m.- 1 a.m. July 18. $20, $10 for children. Brookline Academy of Dance. www.losstunnown.com

SPIN-KICK MONDAY The good doctors at the Squealing Pig have the cure for those beginning-of-the-week blues: an hour of metal music followed by kung fu movies. Don’t ask; just enjoy. We’ll take our tunes with a side of truffle fries and two beers, please. 21+. 10 p.m. July 20. No cover. Squealing Pig. 617-566-6651. www.squealingpig.com COURTNEY HOLLANDS

COMEDY
PATRICK BORELLI Borelli is back in Boston for one night only. If you haven’t seen him live or read his book, “Holy Headshot! A Celebration of America’s Undiscovered Talent,’’ you’ve probably watched something on Comedy Central or the Cartoon Network (“Assy McGee,’’ “Delocated’’) that he has helped write. 21+. July 16, 8 p.m. $12. Mottley’s Comedy Club. 877-615-2844, www.mottleyscomedy.com

MARTIN SHORT Short isn’t a stand-up comedian in the traditional sense, so expect this show to be well-stocked with his characters, from the wildly inappropriate talk-show host Jiminy Glick to the clueless stand-up (and failed synchronized swimmer) Lawrence Orbach, with maybe a musical number or two. July 17, 7:30 p.m. $39-$52. Comedy Connection, Wilbur Theatre. 617-931-2000, www.ticketmaster.com

AMY TEE’S COMEDY CHAOS Tee hosts this monthly show at the Hobo Cafe and Lavender Lounge in Salisbury Beach. The ever-sharp Mehran headlines, with guests Emily Stephens, Robin Nitschelm, and Emma Willmann. July 17, 8 p.m. $10. Hobo Cafe, Salisbury Beach. 978-465-4626, www.chefhowieshobocafe.com

CRAIG SHOEMAKER AND BRETT BUTLER These two club favorites haven’t played Boston in a while. Shoemaker, sometimes known as “The Lovemaster,’’ has been touring, while the quick-witted and sarcastic Butler is working on a new book and a new show. July 18, 7 p.m. $22-$35. Comedy Connection, Wilbur Theatre. 617-931-2000, www.ticketmaster.com NICK A. ZAINO III

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