Enjoy New Orleans hip-hopper Curren$y as he performs at The Varsity next Monday with special guests James Jackson, Klyde Drexx and T-Ray The Violinist. Doors open at 8 p.m. The show starts at 9 p.m. Tickets start at $25 online. VIP tickets are also available. The New Orleans rapper released a new mixtape this February, The Drive In Theatre, which features Action Bronson among others. Curren$y enjoyed critical success with his consistent output of material from 2009-2012 and is prepping material for an upcoming studio album, which is set to be third in the Pilot Talk series.
Songwriters in the Round. Royal Cyclops presents an evening of local talent in the side bar at Chelsea’s Café. 7 p.m.
Summer Sounds. Armand St. Martin performs in this week’s concert at St. James Episcopal Church (205 N. 4th St.). 7 p.m. Admission is $10. Tickets can be purchased at the door or by calling 387-5141.
Pianoke. Local musician Ross Hoppe hosts this karaoke night at Lock and Key Whiskey Bar. 9 p.m.
Rock N Rowe. Rewind performs in this final edition of the free concert series at Perkins Rowe’s Town Square Park. 6 p.m.-9 p.m.
’80s Night Beach Party. Ze Idolist and DJ Bond will bring the ’80s jams to Spanish Moon. $5 cover with beach attire, $7 without. 9 p.m.
The Flying Umbrella. Local musicians perform at Chelsea’s Café. 10 p.m.
Juke Joint Jubilee. Ryan Harris, Clay Parker and other songwriters perform at Red Star. 10 p.m.
