MUSIC—Tennis’ songs are like a glassy/soft/rhythmic time machine that floats you back to all the best and sweetest make-out sessions you ever had. Maybe it’s because Tennis is a husband-and-wife duo who met in college and started playing music after a sailing trip. Maybe you shouldn’t think about it too much and just enjoy the feels. DENIS C. THERIAULT
w/the Shilohs; Wonder Ballroom, 128 NE Russell, 8:30 pm, $14-15, all ages
MUSIC—You’ve seen the mysterious flyers and heard rumors about the late-night flash dance parties. So just what is this whole Magic Sword business, anyway? It’s costumed pranksters from Boise making electro-future dance rock, with gleaming synth orchestrations that would make the end credits of Blade Runner weep with envy. They’ve just released an album and comic book, so tonight’s the perfect night to unravel the mystery. NED LANNAMANN
w/Copy, Cuff Lynx; Doug Fir, 830 E Burnside, 9 pm, $10