Wednesday Happenings

Image of The Shondes from Myspace.

Local music blog Ryan's Smashing Life presents a showcase of its favorite music, including Brooklyn's violin toting, Jewish queercore 4AD throwback band The Shondes and locals Static of the Gods, Larcenist, and Ian Adams. Middle East Upstairs, 472 Mass. Ave., Cambridge, 9 p.m. $9. More information.

Movies

Who needs Borat? Tulpan (2008) is evidence that Kazakhstan is funny all on its own. The tragi-comic tale of a sailor turned sheep herder who must woo the only woman around, Sergei Dvortsevoy's film is one of the Brattle's Recent Raves. Brattle Theatre, 40 Brattle St., Cambridge. More information.

Things That Make the Secretaries Feel Better

It's the last Wednesday for Arts on the Arcade, Government Center's arts bazaar. Featuring a farmer's market, live performances, and dozens of visual artists, it's a pleasant way to spend your lunch break. City Hall Plaza, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free.

Classical Music

Boston Landmarks Orchestra continues its summer reign by commemorating the 200th birthday of Felix Mendelssohn, featuring a smattering of his compositions and a handful of Mozart for good measure. DCR Hatch Memorial Shell, the Esplanade, 7 p.m. Free.