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PUCKER UP—The popularity of sour beer has only grown since Belmont Station began hosting Puckerfest five years ago. This week, look for a rotating lineup of 12-14 fruity, funky beers, plus a chance to meet the brewers. AH
Belmont Station, 4500 SE Stark, Mon July 18-Sun July 24, noon-11 pm (Sun noon-9 pm)

THE PLAYER—Actor/director/activist Tim Robbins always seemed like a stand-up guy. So when you say that the man who played Bob Roberts is trying his hand at real-life folk-singing, we say, “Uh… okay!” With his band the Rogues Gallery in tow, Robbins plucks and strums his way through original songs that sound a hell of a lot better than that Billy Bob Thornton record. NL
Alberta Rose Theatre, 3000 NE Alberta 8 pm, $25-30

Alison Hallett served nobly as the Mercury's arts editor from 2008-2014. Her proud legacy lives on.