Ready to rant
JOHN PINETTE There are a lot of things that upset the Malden native, including lines at fast-food restaurants, gluten allergies, and the concept of “Cake Boss.” (He has arbitrarily declared himself the “Ham Boss.”) July 6, 8 p.m. $35-$54. South Shore Music Circus, 130 Sohier St., Cohasset.
781-383-9850, www.themusiccircus.org. July 7, 8 p.m. $35-$54. Cape Cod Melody Tent,
21 West Main St., Hyannis. 508-775-5630, www.melodytent.org
CLUBS & DANCE NIGHTS
BEAT CONNECTION The Seattle-based Beat Connection has been called “vocoder disco” and “melancholy synth-pop.” Whatever you call it, it’s worth dancing to. Catch them at T.T. the Bear’s on Friday, when Teen Daze and White Arrows will open. July 6, doors at 8:30 (Beat Connection goes on at 11 p.m.). Tickets: $10-$12. 18+ T.T. the Bear’s Place. 617-492-2327, www.ttthebears
.com
Related
MFA SUMMER FRIDAYS The Museum of Fine Arts is kicking off its Friday night summer entertainment series in the Calderwood Courtyard with music selections by Kiss 108 DJ Rich DiMare. In case of rain, the party will move to the Upper Rotunda. July 6 (through Aug. 31), 5:30-
9:30 p.m. Tickets: free with museum admission; $22, $20 for students and seniors. 21+ Museum of Fine Arts. 617-267-9300, www.mfa.org
DJ JESSE JESS Boston-based DJ Jesse Jess, who spins most Saturdays at the Estate, will be behind the decks once again pumping Top 40 dance music into the club. July 7, 10 p.m. Tickets: $15-$20. 21+ The Estate. 617-351-7000, www.theestateboston.com
LEARN TO BE A DJ Ever dreamt of becoming a DJ? Here’s your chance. Learn the technical side of the craft, like beat-cutting and mixing, using Native Instruments Traktor software, but also how to craft a great mix and some tips for self promotion. Software engineer and DJ Matt Allen will be your guide. July 7 (through July 28),
5-7 p.m. Tickets: $96-$144. Artisan’s Asylum. 617-863-7634, www.artisansasylum.com
COMEDY
IMPROVBOSTON TOURCO The touring company of ImprovBoston usually performs at private events like corporate gigs or college orientation, but the general public has a chance to see them Fridays through July 20. July 6, 10 p.m. $18, $14 students. ImprovBoston, 40 Prospect St., Cambridge. 617-576-1253, www.improvboston.com
JIM LAULETTA The Boston veteran has done a lot of silly material in the past (see his Don Knotts as Batman impression), but he’s also been through rough times recently, and that’s put some edge into the act. July 6, 9 p.m.; July 7,
8 and 10:15 p.m. $20. Dick’s Beantown Comedy Vault. 800-401-2221, www.dickdoherty.com
FRANK SANTOS JR. He’s established his own act over the last decade, but he learned his trade under the tutelage of his late father, who was the “R-Rated Hypnotist” in residence at the Comedy Connection for years. July 7, 9:45 p.m. $20. Wilbur Theatre. 866-448-7849, www.thewilburthea
tre.com