David Alan Grier has played so many character roles throughout his career that it’s refreshing to see him step out — which he’ll do literally when the new season of “Dancing With the Stars” premieres Monday. Before that, check out the veteran sketch player (“In Living Color”) and Comedy Central host (“Chocolate News”) when he performs multiple sets at Comedy Works downtown tonight and Saturday. $32.
Jayceon Terrell Taylor, the MC known as the Game, hasn’t quite lived up to expectations — hip-hop heads will remember that the Dr. Dre protege was supposed to be the next 50 Cent. But the Game is still rhyming and touring. He plays Sunday at the Ogden Theatre in Denver and Tuesday at the Fox Theatre in Boulder. Tickets for the Ogden show, $29.50, are available via . The Fox concert is sold out. . . .
And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead is a pretentious name for a pretentious band, but fans of the guitar-heavy indie rockers know their elaborately themed albums, including last month’s “The Century of Self,” and unpredictable live shows justify the fuss. They play the Bluebird Theater on Monday with Funeral Party and Midnight Masses. $15.50-$17. .
John Wenzel: 303-954-1642 or jwenzel@denverpost.com
