ROCK ‘N’ ROLL PROM
Want to see how a “Bling Bling” theme plays out with formal prom attire? Join Love .45, Rubber Planet and More Than Medium for this prom event tonight at the Toad Tavern, 5302 S. Federal Circle in Littleton. 7 p.m. The $5 cover includes Anthony’s Pizza.
EASY BILL AND THE BIG BEAT
Whoever said dancing and the blues were incompatible has never heard this band leader and guitarist. Check out Easy Bill’s contagious R&B stylings with Burlesque as It Was tonight at the Skylark Lounge, 140 S. Broadway, 303-722-7844. 9 p.m. $5.
EMERGENZA FESTIVAL
Denver punk titans King Rat play the Saturday installment of this festival, an international battle of the bands making its first Colorado appearance. The contest, which runs through Sunday, features seven local bands each night. At Bender’s Tavern, 314 E. 13th Ave. 8 p.m. $10.
OFF THE WALL VALENTINE’S PROM
Prepare your beating heart for DJs Jason Heller and Alice Ant, indie rock from the Breezy Porticos, a kissing booth and a prom king and queen competition, with proceeds to benefit the Denver Zine Library. Saturday at the Hi-Dive, 7 S. Broadway. 9 p.m. $5.
Reach John Wenzel at 303-820-1642 or jwenzel@denverpost.com.
