Saturday, Dec. 18

MUSIC | Endway, Haloburn, Beyond the Embrace, The Hidden, Morgan Knockers

A certain tattoo and piercing emporium presents a smorgasbord of aural delights for Saturday night at the Middle East. Pino Bros. Ink sponsors Endway, Haloburn, Beyond the Embrace, the Hidden and Morgan Knockers. 18+. $9. 8 p.m. Downstairs at the Middle East. (ECMV)

MUSIC | The Radio Takeover Tour

Some more fine music down at the Middle East club. Performers include MewithoutYou (Tooth and Nail Rec.), Owen (Mike Kinsella from Cap ‘n’ Jazz, Joan of Arc) and The Snake The Cross The Crown. This promises to be a great evening of contemporary and inventive rock. 1 p.m. All ages. $8 in advance, $10 at the door. (NNH)

MUSIC | The Lot Six, Officer May, Eyes Like Knives, Animal Hospital

Check out the Saturday evening show at the Middle East and hear some great lesser-known but up-and-coming bands. Music should be pretty consistently rock-oriented; ELK in particular mentions Sonic Youth and My Bloody Valentine as particularly strong influences on their sound. 9 p.m. doors. 18+. Tickets are $9. (NNH)

MUSIC | The Notables, Harvard’s Broadway Beat: Winter Concert 2004

The Noteables, Harvard’s Broadway-showtune acapella group, presents “Harvard’s Broadway Beat: Winter 2004.” This 32-member ensemble presents favorite tunes from the musicals A Chorus Line, Chicago, Beauty and the Beast, Rent and many others. Tickets available at the Harvard Box Office, $8, $6 for students. 8 p.m. Lowell Lecture Hall. (MJO)

MUSIC | Dudley House Traditional Music Ensemble Winter Concert.

Travel around the world without leaving your Cambridge backyard when you attend this DTME winter concert featuring folk and other music from Europe and beyond. Followed by a reception. Free and open to the public. 8 p.m. Dudley House. (MJO)

Sunday, Dec. 19

MUSIC | Concerts by the Students of Music 180