MAKE LIKE A TREE—We may remember him best as Biff from Back to the Future, but Tom Wilson never stopped doing good work, turning out guest spots in movies and shows like The Informant and Freaks and Geeks. Tonight’s your first shot (of four!) at seeing him work the stage solo and unadulterated. MS
Helium Comedy Club, 1510 SE 9th, Wed July 13-Thurs July 14, 8 pm, Fri July 15-Sat July 16, 7:30 & 10 pm, $10-25, heliumcomedy.com
GET FOLKED—Ahhh, that overwhelming melty feeling when your brain’s folk-amine receptors are being satiated. Dissolve into Great Wilderness’ airy feminine harmonies, elegant cello, and sweet, sweet banjo (soooooo sweet). The new Portland band recently produced a flawless debut EP in the form of Rest, and it promises—pinky swears, even—to melt your heart tonight, for free! CD
w/Sea Bell; Mississippi Studios, 3939 N Mississippi, 9 pm, FREE