Wednesday Happenings

Lovers of Today

We were slow learners when it came to the Pretenders, but we now allow that, in its heyday, the band was wicked good. Can Chrissie Hynde and company still tear it up 20 years hence? And will opening act Cat Power continue her eerie metamorphosis from a cowering husk into a vibrant stage performer? And what's with Juliette Lewis on this bill? Does she sing better than she acts? Bank of America Pavilion, 290 Northern Ave., 7 p.m. $25-$45.

Movies

With so much great repertory cinema in Boston, it's easy to miss first-run films, especially when they have short box office lives. Luckily, Brattle's Recent Raves series brings back the movies you missed. Tonight's program features a biopic about Rudolph Valentino and a documentary about Mike Tyson. Brattle Theatre, 40 Brattle St., Cambridge. More information.

Dancehall

Always a reliable second man to Sean Paul, Mr. Vegas has cut a few dancehall hits of his own during his 11 year career. It may have been downhill after "Heads High," but his version of "Murder She Wrote" still kills. Performing with Junior Rodigan and Sound Vibration and Smallie. The Roxy, 279 Tremont St., 10 p.m. More information.

Minimalism

Nonevent presents the Asher/Brendan Murray Duo, a pair of sound artists who make spare, droney soundscapes. One has a laptop and the other doesn't. Cafe Fixe, 1642 Beacon St., Brookline, 8 p.m. $5 donation. More information.