MUSIC—Willis Earl Beal walked away from blog buzz and budding stardom to reinvent himself in isolation, a ways outside of Olympia, Washington. Now he’s got an upcoming album on Tender Loving Empire, which boasts a continually evolving sound that incorporates somnambulant synths and Beal’s otherworldly voice. NED LANNAMANN
w/Two Sheds, Yeah Great Fine; Bunk Bar, 1028 SE Water, 9:30 pm, $10
FILM—You’ve been waiting for the next Pixar flick that works even better for adults than children, and it’s here: Inside Out features the voice talents of Amy Poehler, Bill Hader, and Mindy Kaling, with a laugh-out-loud/cry-out-loud script that’s also an extremely smart take on emotional development and the importance of all our feelings—yep, even the uncomfortable ones. WM. STEVEN HUMPHREY
Various theaters, see portlandmercury.com for showtimes