COMEDY—It takes a certain type of person to appreciate the comedy of Anthony Jeselnik (not judging here). One needs to enjoy dark, cruel one-liners that are constructed with mathematical precision, and presented with a sociopathic glare (with juuuuuust a hint of self-awareness and charm). These are jokes that will make your mother blanch and stare at you disapprovingly—but you’re not bringing her along, are you? WM. STEVEN HUMPHREY
Aladdin Theater, 3017 SE Milwaukie, 7:30 & 10 pm, $25, all ages
MUSIC—The jangling rock of Eyelids, with echoes of Flying Nun and the Paisley Underground, boasts the talents of members of the Decemberists and Boston Spaceships, and tonight they celebrate the release of 854, the Portland all-star band’s debut full-length. It’s packed with short, nuggety bursts of greatness, and tonight’s show is rumored to include some surprises. NED LANNAMANN
w/the Minders, Denim Wedding; The Secret Society, 116 NE Russell, 9 pm, $8
Steve Malkmus joined them on stage for a rousing, misogynistic, domestic-violence-filled rendition of “Hey Joe.” We were tempted to think ill of them for it, but decided to allow it, under the newly recognized “Baby, It’s Cold Outside” Exemption.