MUSIC | Beulah, John Vanderslice

If you enjoy John Vanderslice’s southern indie-rock set this Saturday, visit his website to download the latest songs from this vocal advocate of free internet music. He will perform with Beulah, an upbeat yet mellow group that features everything from percussion to strings to subtle melodies. 8 p.m. $10 in advance, $12 at the door. 18+. The Middle East Downstairs, 472 Mass. Ave. (MO)

MUSIC | Bob Weir and Ratdog

Former Grateful Dead guitarist Bob Weir teams up with Grammy-winning bassist Rob Wasserman to perform as Ratdog, a mellow acoustic duo. 8 p.m. $35, $25. Orpheum Theater, 1 Hamilton Pl., Boston. (MO)

MUSIC | Kris Delmhorst CD Release, Peter Mulvey

Kris Delmhorst celebrates the release of his new CD “Five Stories” with guest acoustic guitarist Peter Mulvey. Delmhorst is a singer-songwriter and artist from Brooklyn whose warm folk-pop style is influenced by country, gospel, and jazz. 8 p.m. $19.50. Somerville Theater, 55 Davis Square, Somerville. (MO)

MUSIC | Holly Golightly, Ko and the Knockouts, Dame Fate

Singer-songwriter Holly Golightly sets out on her own after touring with The White Stripes to perform her bluesy garage rock here in Boston. Ko and the Knockouts is a garage-rock trio from Detroit, led by the uniquely mesmerizing Ko Shih. Dame Fate is a darker, more caustic rock quartet from Washington, D.C. 9 p.m. $9. The Middle East, 472 Mass. Ave. (MO)

READINGS | Candlelite Open Bark Poetry Night

Local poet Deborah Priestly hosts this open performance of music, songs, poetry, and spoken word in the Out of the Blue Gallery. 8 p.m. $3-5 donation. Out of the Blue Gallery, 106 Prospect St. (MO)

MISC | “I Could Be Happy with You: A Conscious Cabaret”

Conscious Cabaret presents an evening of song exploring family life, marriage, career choices, generational differences, and changing gender roles. The show is intended to inspire dialogue and will be followed by a moderated discussion between the audience and the cast. 8 p.m. $15, $13 BACA members. Cambridge Center for Adult Education, 56 Brattle St. (MO)

sun, oct 19

MISC | Eric Idle

Monty Python Eric Idle sings, performs skits and wears silly clothing for his “Greedy Bastard Tour” now visiting Boston. 7:30 PM. $55, $40. Orpheum Theatre, 1 Hamilton Pl., Boston. (ADH)