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Thursday, Feb. 6
Reggie Watts is the comedy world’s keyboard kid of choice, and his meandering musical improvisations made him a familiar face on late-night shows back when Marc Rebillet was still working in a call center. He was Scott Aukerman’s funniest foil on Comedy Bang! Bang! and even led the band on James Corden’s show for a while, all while not seeming entirely sure what planet he was on. Expect to be entertained, confused and a little awestruck at his upcoming concert at Aladdin Theater. 3017 SE Milwaukie Ave. 7:30 pm. $56.30. All ages.
Sunday, Feb. 9
Check the cassette collection of any DIY rat who’s lived in Portland long enough and you’ll probably find a few releases from Bud Tapes. Since 2017, Emmet Martin from Water Shrews and World Record Winner has put out lovingly decorated tapes from local indie-rock acts like Boreen, Helens and even a project called “eminem” that we’re pretty sure isn’t the tongue-twisting Detroit rapper. Their showcase this week features locals The Modern Folk and William DeLee, plus Friends of the Road on tour from Seattle. Turn! Turn! Turn!, 8 NE Killingsworth St. 8 pm. Sliding scale. 21+.
Tuesday, Feb. 11
The story of punk rock is the story of bands who existed just long enough to start chain reactions. Western Massachusetts’s Orchid put out only three albums during their initial run from 1997 to 2002, but that was enough to put their small regional hardcore punk scene on the map and catalyze the 21st century popularity of what came to be known as screamo. With the emo revival showing no signs of slowing, the band fielded plenty of offers to get back together, but they made their full return to the stage only last year. Revolution Hall, 1300 SE Stark St. 7 pm. $38.11. All ages.