CLUBS
& DANCE NIGHTS
MINTED Catch DJ Spinderella (of Salt-N-Pepa fame) spinning alongside DJ Frank White at Julep Bar. It also happens to be local man about town and 6one7 Productions cofounder Frank Stavrianopoulos’s birthday party. Happy Birthday, Frankie. Jan. 26, 10 p.m. Tickets: $16.50. 21+ Julep Bar. 617-858-4841, www.julepbar.com
THE HOOD INTERNET Chicago-based DJ-producer duo the Hood Internet returns for a night of dance-inducing rhythms and clever mash-ups at the Middle East. Glowkids (of Glow Boston fame) will open. Jan. 27, 8 p.m. Tickets: $15. 18+ The Middle East Downstairs. 617-864-3278, www.mideastclub.com
WINTER WONDERLAND LIGHTS OUT DJ SKATE Who says you can’t dance in skates? Glide along the ice (rhythmically, of course) to the tunes of a rinkside DJ. Jan. 27, 8 p.m. Tickets: $5, $4 for skate rentals. Jim Roche Community Ice Arena. West Roxbury. 617-323-9512, www.fmcicesports.com
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HEROES Saturday nights at T.T. the Bear’s means DJ Chris Ewen will be weaving together a sonic tapestry of retro, electro, ’80s new wave, and punk alongside some old school goth. Jan. 28, 10 p.m. $7, 18+ T.T. The Bears Place. 617-492-0082. www.ttthebears.com
DJ DEKA Boston’s own DJ Deka will claim his spot behind the decks at Underbar, where he’ll also be celebrating his 30th birthday. Joining him will be the likes of DJ Mark Doyle to warm up the crowd and Daniel Costa in the side room. Jan. 28, 10:30 p.m. (doors at 10 p.m.) Tickets: $20. 21+ Underbar. 617-292-0080, www.underbaronline.com
NICOLE CAMMORATA
COMEDY
MARC MARON Maron’s “WTF’’ podcast is essential listening for comedy nerds. The stand-up star returns to his old stamping grounds for two shows, the second of which will be a live “WTF’’ taping. Maron’s are among the many worthy shows on the Magners Comedy Festival schedule this weekend. (The full schedule is at www.magnerscomedyusa.com.) Jan. 27, 7 and 10 p.m. $20. Wilbur Theatre. 866-448-7849, www.thewilburtheatre.com
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TOM PAPA The ‘‘Marriage Ref’’ host, Seinfeld favorite, and voice of Rob Zombie’s ‘‘El Superbeasto’’ is coming to Boston as part of the Magners Comedy Festival on the heels of his fantastic Comedy Central special, ‘‘Live in New York City.’’ Jan. 28, 9:45 p.m. $25. Wilbur Theatre. 866-448-7849, www.thewilburtheatre.com
THE AMAZING JOHNATHAN The blood-loving magician has seen a bit of a resurgence for his part on the A&E series “Criss Angel Mindfreak.’’ He doesn’t get to Boston too often, so this is your chance to get reacquainted with this comedy and magic veteran. Part of the Magners Comedy Festival. Jan. 28, 7 p.m. $29-$39. Wilbur Theatre. 866-448-7849, www.thewilburtheatre.com
COLIN QUINN: LONG STORY SHORT In his 2011 HBO special and his 2010 Broadway show of the same name, Quinn attempted to dissect human history, from the beginning, from his point of view. Plenty has happened since then to update the show. Part of Magners. Jan. 29 at 7 p.m. $35-$55. Wilbur Theatre. 866-448-7849, www.thewilburtheatre.com
NICK A. ZAINO III
The name of the magician performing at the Magners Comedy Festival is “The Amazing Johnathan.”