When the Cancer Bats want a change from playing punk, they masquerade as the Black Sabbath cover band Bat Sabbath. They really dig in, too: expect a smoke machine and costumes. At Dickens Pub, 1000 9th Ave. S.W. 9 p.m. $16. Tickets at Ticketfly.
Saturday: Grub & Dub fundraiser for Jamaican bobsled team
Chef Ouda Ouda whips up an all-you-can-eat Jamaican buffet to help out the bobsledders while Infinite Band, World Lock Sound, DJ Benny and more provide tunes. At Broken City, 613 11th Ave. S.W. 3-8 p.m. All ages. 403-262-9976, brokencity.ca.
Sunday: Johanna Sillanpaa From This Side CD release
The Swedish-born, Calgary-settled Sillanpaa celebrates a new album that mixes originals, standards and covers like “Woodstock.” At Ironwood Stage & Grill, 1229 9th Ave. S.E. Show, 8 p.m. $20. Reservations recommended at 403-269-5581. ironwoodstage.ca.
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The string quartet specializes in modern classical; that means they’ve got an affinity for Bartók, but they also like busting out The Who. They tour in support of Fifty for the Future, which includes a composition by recently announced Calgary Folk Music Festival headliner Tanya Tagaq. At Bella Concert Hall, MRU. 7:30 p.m. $44 – $69. tickets.mru.ca.
Wednesday: Ben Caplan & The Casual Smokers with Clinton St. John
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The hirsute Haligonian brings the beard, the band and his distinct brand of croaky burlesque folk to town. At Festival Hall, 1215 10th Ave. S.E. Doors, 7 p.m. $25 – $30. Tickets at Ticketfly.
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