Wednesday Happenings

Movies

-- Douglas Sirk was the master of suburban melodrama, and his 1955 film All That Heaven Allows remains a textbook example of the genre. Jane Wyman plays a country club cougar with her eye on Rock Hudson, her young gardener. What heaven allows naturally comes into conflict with mid-century sexual deed restrictions. Brattle Theatre, 40 Brattle St., Cambridge. Showtimes and tickets.

Ukuleles, Etc.

-- Bostonist faves Ukulele Noir use small instruments to make a big racket. Johnny D's Uptown, 17 Holland St., Somerville, 8:30 p.m. $15/$5.

Cellos, Etc.

-- Rasputina, formerly a female cello trio, is expanding to include men (well, a man) and non-cello instruments. Gasp! Paradise, 967 Comm Ave, 7pm, $15. (KS)

Two Sevens, Clashing

-- Joseph Hill, founder and vocalist for legendary roots reggae act Culture died two years ago. But that hasn't kept the rest of the band from touring steadily. Tonight, the authors of the classic, apocalyptic Rastafari album Two Sevens Clash (1977) chant down Babylon in Boston. Harper's Ferry, 158 Brighton Ave., Allston, 8 p.m. $15.

Godfathers

-- Still Black, Still Proud: An African Tribute to James Brown unites African musicians Cheikh Lo and Vieux Farka Toure with OG JB's Pee Wee Ellis and Fred Wesley to celebrate the legacy of the Godfather of Soul. Two performances. Calderwood Courtyard, Museum of Fine Arts, 6:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. $35/$28.

Kerry Skemp contributed to this post.
Image of Vieux Farka Toure courtesy Museum of Fine Arts.