THE HEALING FORCE
These seasoned players tout the uplifting power of reggae. Tonight at Kilimanjaro, 2648 S. Parker Road, Aurora. 9 p.m. $5.
HOT IQS/HIP-HOP
HALLOWEEN
Start Saturday early at the Larimer Lounge, 2721 Larimer St., when the afternoon show features local hip-hop groups Delta Boy, Dem, Rraahh Foundashun and Ground Zero Movement. 1 p.m. $5. Later, Radio 1190 hosts an all-ages show featuring the Hot IQs and friends. 8 p.m. $6.
SAMHUINE FESTIVAL
This Halloween benefit for Revoluciones includes Orbit Service, Mingo and George & Caplin. Saturday at the Mercury Cafe, 2199 California St. 7 p.m. $7.
HALLOWEEN COVERS
Wanker, Barstool Messiah, Buford T. Justice and Second Sound get together Saturday to play a costume-party gig at Cricket on the Hill, 1209 E. 13th Ave., featuring covers ranging from the Ramones to Erykah Badu. 9 p.m. $5. Down the street at Bender’s, 314 E. 13th Ave., the Railbenders and company cover ZZ Top and The Cure. 9 p.m. $10.
LOVE.45
The alt-rock faves headline Herman’s Hideaway, 1578 S. Broadway. Saturday with Ultrachronic and Kamarilla. 8 p.m. $6.
PAUL GALAXY
The rockabilly kings play the Skylark, 140 S. Broadway. Thursday at 9 p.m. $5.
– Elana Ashanti Jefferson
