MUSIC—When Cool Breeze hit the stage, dancers hit the floor. Portland’s quintessential party band, Malcolm Noble & Co. promise a raucous good time, playing covers of funky hits, pop, and soulful tunes that won’t let your butt sit still. But be warned: They pack the hell out of the Spare Room whenever they play, so be prepared to wait your turn for a drink. COURTNEY FERGUSON
The Spare Room, 4830 NE 42nd, 9 pm, FREE
MUSIC—Lyrics are overrated, and there will be words enough when drunk Uncle Mitch gets to town. Spend that precious pre-holiday repose with two of Portland’s best instrumental outfits. Tonight, go-go purveyors/neckerchief wearers the Satin Chaps and surf quartet the Apollo 4 unveil two hot Christmas tunes from their new 7-inch, then drop their hits. DIRK VANDERHART
w/the Soul Mechanic; Kenton Club, 2025 N Kilpatrick, 9 pm, $5 ($10 w/record)