BANDS ‘N’ BEERS—Here’s a great way to get SUPER HAPPY DRUNK and not feel so BAD about it. It’s called the Malt Ball, and it’s a showcase for some of the city’s BEST local bands (Holy Grove, Blue Skies for Black Hearts, Pinehurst Kids) and some of the state’s BEST craft brewers (Fort George, Hopworks, Base Camp, Laurelwood)—who’ve all been asked to magick up some special suds just for the show. DENIS C. THERIAULT
Wonder Ballroom, 128 NE Russell, first showcase 2-7 pm, second showcase 8 pm-1 am, $15-25 (get your tickets at themaltball.com!)
COMEDY—The Funny Over Everything showcase is a guaranteed hit in the laffs department. Stand-up Baron Vaughn will drive that point home with his smart, energetic, and funny-as-get-out set on Saturday. He’s only been getting better every year at Portland’s annual Bridgetown Comedy Fest, so tonight should be a real humdinger. COURTNEY FERGUSON
Hollywood Theatre, 4122 NE Sandy, 7 pm, $10