COMEDY—One of SNL‘s longest-running cast members, Tim Meadows has created such memorable characters as The Ladies Man Leon Phelps and Perspectives host Lionel Osbourne—and tonight he’s stretching his legs into the world of stand-up comedy. Hilarity is practically ensured! WM. STEVEN HUMPHREY
Helium Comedy Club, 1510 SE 9th, Thurs 8 pm, Fri-Sat 7:30 & 10 pm, $18-31
MUSIC—Every year Tender Loving Empire makes the best mixtape around, and tonight the eighth installment of their Friends and Friends of Friends compilation meets the world. Ushering it into existence are eight terrific local bands, including Loch Lomond, the Fourth Wall, Bed, New Move, and lots more. Get there early for giveaways from the TLE crew. NED LANNAMANN
Holocene, 1001 SE Morrison, 7:30 pm, $7-8