MUSIC—The stars are brighter in Canada, at least when it comes to great indie pop band Stars. With their lush boy-girl vocals, infectious melodies, and sad-sack edge, this band of five is lovely incarnate. Their newest album, No One Is Lost, is just as poppy as their past synth parties, so wear your sparkly dancing shoes and give in to the night. COURTNEY FERGUSON
w/Leisure Cruise; Aladdin Theater, 3017 SE Milwaukie, 8 pm, $20, all ages
COMEDY—Your best bet for Wednesday night comedy is the stellar show run by Mercury friends Bri Pruett and Alex Falcone (along with co-hosts Anthony Lopez and Curtis Cook) in a bike-shop basement. Tonight? Same deal. This week’s Earthquake Hurricane showcase features longer sets by talented out-of-towners Bryan Cook (LA), who created Competitive Erotic Fan Faction, and Patton Oswalt’s tourmate Derek Sheen (Seattle). DIRK VANDERHART
Kickstand Comedy, 1969 NE 42nd, 8:30 pm, $5