NINJA TUNE SHOWCASE On Saturday, the second-to-last night of the Together Festival, Ninja Tune labelmates spinster/producer/Passion Pit drummer Shuttle and Japan’s DJ Kentaro will keep the Good Life downstairs hopping with a mix of electro, bass, and dance music. DJ Die Young and Volvox will hold down the fort upstairs. April 23, 9 p.m. Tickets: $10, $7 before 11 p.m. 21+. Good Life. 617-451-2622, www.togetherboston.com
Nightlife: the week ahead
NINJA TUNE SHOWCASE On Saturday, the second-to-last night of the Together Festival, Ninja Tune labelmates spinster/producer/Passion Pit drummer Shuttle and Japan’s DJ Kentaro will keep the Good Life downstairs hopping with a mix of electro, bass, and dance music. DJ Die Young and Volvox will hold down the fort upstairs. April 23, 9 p.m. Tickets: $10, $7 before 11 p.m. 21+. Good Life. 617-451-2622, www.togetherboston.com
CLUBS & DANCE NIGHTS
EARTH DAY SIP & SWAP Need some fresh threads? Exchange a bag of clothing, jewelry, and accessories (for ladies or gents) for an empty bag to fill with new-to-you treasures once the swap begins at 8:30 p.m. There’ll be noshing and sipping from 6-8 p.m. and an after-party with batting cages and a cash bar at Game On! starting at 10 p.m. April 21, 6 p.m. Tickets: $20, $15 in advance. Fourth Wall Project. www.earthdayexchange.eventbrite.com
STEVE PORTER AND MS THANG This should whet your appetite for producer-DJ and Amherst native Steve Porter’s gig at Royale with Ms Thang this weekend: Head to his YouTube channel and check out his winning “Sheen Hop’’ (a remix of Charlie Sheen’s most ridiculous quotes, as seen on TMZ). You’re welcome. April 23, 10 p.m. Tickets: $20. 21+. Royale. 617-338-7699, www.royaleboston.com
MID-CENTURY MELTDOWN Jump in the wayback machine and set the dial to southern California, circa 1963. DJs LJ Frezza and Ted Rogers will play all your favorite sun-drenched surfer tunes and girl-group ditties until the wee hours tonight. Wipe out, hang 10, etc. April 21, 9 p.m. No cover. 21+. River Gods. 617-576-1881, www.rivergodsonline.com
COURTNEY HOLLANDS
COMEDY
SHARE A LAUGH BENEFIT Wendy Liebman got her start as a comedian in Boston, and she comes back regularly to headline this benefit for Community Works, a kind of consortium of local community organizations. It’s an impressive bill, with Jonathan Katz, Jimmy Tingle, Mike McDonald, Jim McCue, Val Kappa, and Chris Tabb. April 21, 8 p.m. Tickets: $25. Somerville Theatre, 55 Davis Square, Somerville. 617-625-5700, www.somervilletheatreonline.com
HANNIBAL BURESS AT THE GAS Chris Rock compared Buress to Mitch Hedberg, an apt comparison for his laid-back rhythm and offbeat logic. Buress also writes for “30 Rock’’ and popped up on Louis CK’s “Louie’’ last year. He is a rising talent, someone to watch. April 22, 7 p.m. Tickets: $10. Great Scott, 1222 Commonwealth Ave., Allston. 617-566-9014, www.greatscottboston.com CEDRIC THE ENTERTAINER Cedric has a slew of movies coming out in the next year, including his directorial debut, “Chicago Pulaski Jones,’’ and he’s slated to host a new game show, “It’s Worth What?’’ for NBC. Somehow, he still maintains a robust touring schedule as a stand-up. April 22, 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. Tickets: $50-$75. The Wilbur Theatre. 866-448-7849, www.thewilburtheatre.com
IAN HARVIE Shortly after he left Boston, Harvie became one of Margaret Cho’s favorite opening acts on tour. His act is certainly unique — few others can talk about their experiences as a female-to-male transgendered kid. He keeps the “F’’ on his driver’s license, he says, so if he’s arrested he’ll get sent to a women’s prison. April 22-23, 8 p.m. Tickets: $20. Mottley’s Comedy Club. 877-615-2844, www.mottleyscomedy.com
NICK A. ZAINO III 
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