Friday Happenings

Nostalgia

-- We suppose that it's sacrilege in some parts of town to say what most of us are thinking. Mighty Might Bosstones are just not that good. What might have been a funny joke for a brief period of time has somehow gripped the city with its mediocrity for two decades. Last year's Hometown Throwdown was an unaccountable success, which is why the Bosstones are back again this year. Go if you like the band; we won't judge you. Middle East Downstairs, 472 Mass. Ave., 7:30 p.m. (through Monday). Sold out.

Offers That You Can't Refuse

-- Paramount has struck a fresh print of The Godfather Part II (1974), which should be the perfect occasion to revisit Coppola's classic. It screens as a double feature with the original, which will remind you how important it is to keep guns out of toll booths. Brattle Theatre, 40 Brattle St., Cambridge. Tickets and showtimes.

Dykes

-- Dyke Night should need no introduction. It's a lesbian dance party. Check out DJ Maryalice, trivia questions with Judy Gold, and bowl as you get down with other ladies who love ladies. Milky Way Lounge, 403 Centre St., Jamaica Plain, 9 p.m. $8.