February looks like it’s going to close out very strong if it’s last week’s worth of wonderfulness is any indication. Among the plethora of amazing Things to Do this week are intimate concerts by larger-than-life personae, conversations with people trying to change the world one pod at a time, birthday dinners that are extra tasty, soul classics, sad-song masters, Broadway titans, and that’s just the start! Hit the links below and load your plate accordingly
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Monday, Feb 24
Combo Chimbita, Sávila
Combo Chimbita takes great pride in their Latinx roots, as heard in the cumbia and merengue rhythms they build many of their songs around. On “Testigo” and “Te Ví,” from their latest album Ahomale, the core elements are the swishing sound of a guacharaca, a traditional Colombian percussion instrument, and drummer Dilemastronauta’s clambering playing, but everything surrounding it pulls from much different sources. The guitars are pure acid rock, and the synthesizer are borrowed from ’70s-era Cluster records. Elsewhere, the band pulls on strands of reggae and reveals the influence of heavy metal. Polish up your third eye and get ready to go on one hell of a journey. (Mon Feb 24, 9pm, Doug Fir Lounge, $16-18) ROBERT HAM