Dub
Rochester's Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad makes a compelling case that there are roots upstate. The music is nothing off-the-way; just well executed dub with enough skank to keep things interesting. T.T. the Bear's Place, 10 Brookline St., Cambridge, 9 p.m. $12.
Yes Was
Don Was, who released dance music throughout the 80s as one half of Was (Not Was), has had his greatest success as a producer. He's produced everyone from Al Green to Poison, and he will share his favorite songs onstage tonight. Berklee Performance Center, 136 Mass. Ave., 8:15 p.m. $25/$20.
Queer Dancing Hipsters
Kiki is the Milky Way's international queer dance night. The dancefloor at the Milky Way is always queer-friendly, but the straights will be in the minority tonight as D'Hana, DJ Rizzla, and Lone Wolf spin (presumably not homophobic) hip hop, reggae, dancehall, soca, bashment, and more. Milky Way Lounge, 284 Amory St., Jamaica Plain, 9 p.m. Free.
Cuban Jazz
The Beehive usually has good jazz going on, and tonight's no exception. Outstanding vibraphonist and marimba player Dave Samuels brings his brand of Cuban jazz to the South End for what promises to be a hot, hot show, despite the weather. 541 Tremont St., South End, 10 p.m. Free.
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