Wrendive headlines a night of heavy indie-punk at Bar Open, blending fierce emotion and raw energy with support from HIRAETH and Blue Velvet. High-powered rock and unfiltered stage presence collide in an atmosphere made for loud guitars and catharsis. Doors open from 8 PM with a $15 entry.

Fairtrade Narcotics return to The Evelyn with their swirling blend of hip hop, jazz, soul and dance. Tight horns, deep groove and clever lyricism power this genre-skipping collective, who’ve built a cult live following in Naarm. Music from 8 PM, pre-sale tickets available via the Evelyn site.

Modern jazz guitarist James Sherlock brings his trio to Uptown for a night of swinging standards and deep listening. Known for his work with BOPSTRETCH and recent ABC JazzTrack recording, Sherlock blends lyricism and virtuosity in a classic guitar/bass/drums setting. Joined by Ben Hanlon on bass and Danny Fischer on…