Graphic by Tess Greenberg
It might be Friday the 13th this week, but there definitely won’t be any bad luck when it comes to finding something to do. To alleviate the pre-snow blues, Jerk Magazine has found the perfect places to dance the cold away. From punk shows to vintage pop-ups, we know the best spots to jerk this weekend.
Thursday, Oct. 12
Pink Rock Culture Co-Op: Indie Pop-Punk Show
Put on your best moshing boots and studded chokers for the music collective’s indie pop-punk show. Featuring the local bands Aspodel, Jayne & the Huntsman and Drugstore Makeup, this show will be a fantastic combination of loud music, sweat and guyliner. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with a $10 entry fee.
Friday, Oct. 13
Mothers and Mirrors and FrankieJohnnie Show
Acoustic trio Mothers and Mirrors as well as upcoming acoustic duo FrankieJohnnie are putting on an intimate apartment concert. Enjoy the mystical melodies of female folk to escape the rain and gloom. Doors are at 8 p.m., with music starting at 8:30 p.m. and $10 tickets at the door. DM on Instagram @frankie.johnnie or @mothersandmirrors for the address.
Basement 560
The bands Payback, Table Dave and the Chairs, Lil Twiggy and the Green Aardvark Mafia and Thalassophobia are performing at Basement 560 for a night of hardcore rock. Channel your inner punk this Saturday, with music starting at 7:00 p.m., with tickets priced at $8. DM @_basement560_ on Instagram for the address.
SU Boston Emo Edge Show
With various hardcore, folk and punk concerts this weekend, why not take the time to enjoy some emo edge rock as well? There will be sets from Baltimore trans edge group xMemories to Burnx; upstate metalcore band The Last Word; and 315 emotional hardcore group, fridayinoctober. Doors are at 6:30 p.m., music starts at 7:30 p.m., and tickets start at $15. DM on Instagram either @greenhows_syr, @thelastwordwasyours, @fridayinoctoberband or @suemyband for the address.
Saturday, Oct. 14
Overdrive x the Coven Collaboration
There’s no better excuse to listen to some rock music than for the launch of Overdrive Magazine’s first issue of the semester. With performances by Desire Lines, Mild Bloom, Happy to Be Here and Abjection, you won’t want to miss picking up an Overdrive zine and headbanging the night away. Doors are at 8:30 p.m., with music at 9 p.m. and tickets starting at $10 at the door. DM @musicinoverdrive on Instagram for the address.
Club Slayyy: Slayyyter + Hyperpop Night
On a Saturday night, sometimes all you want to do is DANCE...and where better to do it than at the Song & Dance? With DJ North Star playing music by Slayyyter, SOPHIE and Kim Petras, it’s the perfect night to beat up Chanels. The event starts at 9 p.m.
Tickets are available on TicketWeb and After Dark Presents.
Sunday, Oct. 15
Handle With Care: Vintage Market
Vintage clothes, jewelry and candles—oh my! This month’s Handle With Care Market is the best spot to curate your winter closet. With vendors like Small Rack, Fragile Threads and B’s Closet, you definitely won't leave without a hole in your wallet and a bag full of clothes. The market will be held at 217 S Salina St. and will run from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.