JOE LIST Since he left Boston three years ago, List has been touring and opening for Nick Di Paolo, whom he joined this summer at the Hard Rock. He tore up that show, and he gets his chance as a headliner this weekend at Mottley’s. 21+. Nov. 6 and 7, 8 p.m. $20. Mottley’s Comedy Club. 877-615-2844, www.mottleyscomedy.com
COMICS COME HOME 15 For year 15 of his benefit for the Cam Neely Foundation for Cancer Care, Denis Leary has put together a stellar lineup with Jimmy Fallon, Bill Burr, Patrice Oneal, Lenny Clarke, Tony V., Kenny Rogerson, and Adam Ferrara. Nov. 7, 7:30 p.m. $40-$75. Agganis Arena. 866-448-7849, www.agganisarena.com
NICK A. ZAINO III
CHRISTINA LINDLEY When she’s not turning, burning, and bluffing at the World Poker Finals at Foxwoods this weekend, this model, actress, and professional poker player will hold down the entertainment fort in Mashantucket. Tonight, Lindley will appear with DJ JD at Scorpion Bar, and tomorrow, she’ll host “Friday Night Lights’’ with DJ Crime at Shrine. Word to the wise: Don’t play her in Texas Hold ’em. 21+ . Nov. 5. 5 p.m. No cover. Scorpion Bar. 860-949-4847. www.scorpionbarfoxwoods.com; Nov. 6. 9 p.m. $20, $10 for women (women are free before 10 p.m.) Shrine. 860-312-8888. www.shrinemgmfoxwoods.com
“MAD MEN’’ FINALE PARTY Noir hearts Don Draper. We can’t think of a better place to watch the season finale (sniff, sniff) of the addictive show over classic cocktails than this chic Harvard Square lounge. The winner of the contest to come up with a new tagline for Noir (entries were due yesterday) will host the night, ask trivia questions, and pick the best dressed partygoer. 21+. 9 p.m. Nov. 8. No cover. Noir. 617-661-8010. www.noir-bar.com
WINE CRASH COURSE Louis Krieger, wine buyer at Brookline’s Wine Gallery, plans to pique your palate and entertain you at this Second Glass Crash Course Monday night. The so-called “Badasses of the Wine World’’ include Super Tuscan producers, who rebelled against the Italian government in the mid-’70s to make wine their own way with great success. Taste the literal fruits of their labor and learn about other rebellious vintners. 21+. 7 p.m. Nov. 9. $10. Wine Gallery. 617-277-5522. www.wine-gallery.com
NAME THAT RIFF If you have an uncanny ability to name random songs after a few notes, you should put that talent to use. Every Tuesday night, McGreevy’s plays 10 to 15 seconds of eight songs - guess them correctly and you could win a party, gift certificates, or Pabst Blue Ribbon swag. Don’t know Eddie Van Halen from Bette Midler? Snack on 10-cent wings and drink $3 PBRs instead. 21+ 8:30 p.m. Nov. 10. No cover. McGreevy’s. 617-262-0911. www.mcgreevysboston.com
COURTNEY HOLLANDS 
