Nightlife: the week ahead

THE HUMAN LEAGUE AFTER-PARTY The hugely influential and wildly fun dance pioneers hit the House of Blues with a set spanning their three decades of hits, including the surprisingly great new album, “Credo.’’ Keep dancing to synth pop and electro after the show upstairs in the Foundation Room, where DJ Chris Ewen, who has played “Don’t You Want Me’’ once or twice at his regular ’80s party Heroes, spins at the after-party. Sept. 22, 10 p.m. 21+. Free with RSVP. The Foundation Room. www.hob.com/boston

SUNDAY SPECIAL The last incarnation of this monthly party at ZuZu was foiled by the tropical storm, so here’s your chance to finally check it out. DJs Brenden Wesley, John Barera, and Colbourne set the underground disco, funk, and house soundtrack. Meanwhile, as dancer and organizer Leah Principe explains, “Scantily clad go-go dancers and burlesque performers get everyone in the dancing mood while showing off their skills on the speakers and tables.’’ Sept 25, 10 p.m. 21+. Cover: $5. ZuZu. 617-864-3278. www.zuzubar.com

KID SISTER AND MORD FUSTANG The wildest weekly dance party in the city goes even bigger this week with two guest headliners. Chicago’s Kid Sister, a hybrid of hip-hop and dance best known for her track “Pro Nails’’ featuring Kanye West, tag teams with an ascendant new talent. She’ll be joined by Estonian producer Mord Fustang, who is blowing up on the back of hedonistic, euphoric tracks like his “Like the Rainbow.’’ Sept. 27, 9 p.m. 18-plus. Tickets: $15. Middle East Downstairs. 617-864-3278. www.mideastclub.com

CYBERSOUNDS The last Wednesday of every month this electronic music series at the Atlantic Wharf focuses on the overlap between music and technology. The organizers, including Dan Hirsch of ArtsEmerson, have curated a lineup of forward-thinking talent in the field and performers who put the “art’’ back in “electronic artist.’’ This week Daniel Lopatin, a.k.a. experimental sound-manipulator Oneohtrix Point Never, performs selections from his forthcoming record, “Replica.’’ Sept. 28, 6:30 p.m. Free. Atlantic Wharf. 617-524-8495. www.bostoncyberarts.org

LUKE O’NEIL

COMEDY

STEVE SWEENEY One of Boston’s most well-known veteran comics, Sweeney plays Giggles on the North Shore frequently enough to call it home turf. He’ll get support from a couple of other Giggles regulars, Martin Montana and Greg Howell. Sept. 23: 8:30 p.m. Sept. 24: 7:15 and 9:30 p.m. Tickets: $25. Giggles Comedy Club, 517 Broadway (Route 1 South), Saugus. 781-233-9950. www.gigglescomedy.com

BILL BURR This Canton native has been one of the more prolific and consistently hilarious voices in comedy over the past few years, and now he’s also a Maxim advice columnist. His Friday shows at the Wilbur are sold out, but you can still make the Saturday performances. Sept. 24, 7 and 9:45 p.m. Tickets: $27-$32. The Wilbur Theatre. 866-448-7849. www.thewilburtheatre.com

COLIN KANE New York native and frequent Opie and Anthony guest Kane is heavy on the attitude and wears his more offensive material with pride. Local comic Donny Soares opens the show. Sept. 24, 8 p.m. Tickets: $22. West End Johnnies, 138 Portland St. 617-227-1588. www.westendjohnnies.com

UPSTAIRS AT RODNEY’S Free stand-up comedy and conversation in a bookstore. In addition to comics Jess Sutich, Dan Boulger, Rick Canavan, Matt Kona, and Al Park, you’ll get to listen to host Ryan Douglass and Mr. Goodnight tell a story about the Museum of Natural History. And if you’ve seen Mr. Goodnight, a budding Lord Buckley, you’ll want to see this show. Sept. 28, 9 p.m. Free. Rodney’s Bookstore, 698 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge. 617-876-6467. www.rodenysbookstore.com

NICK A. ZAINO III