Del tha Funky Homosapien usually gets more love from alt-music crowds than the larger hip-hop world, but the California MC began his career working with cousin Ice Cube before veering off on his own weird, frequently brilliant path, which has included stops along the way with Gorillaz, Dan the Automator and others. Tonight at the Bluebird with Mike Relm, Bukue One and Serendipity Project. $22.50. Ticketmaster
The Swayback leads a buzzing lineup of local indie acts at Bender’s Tavern tonight, including Pictureplane, the Knew and Wetlands — all bands that rarely play the more punk and metal-oriented tavern. $7.
5 Points Jazz Festival returns for its sixth year with a welcome feature in these times: all free shows. The festival kicks off at 11 a.m. on Saturday at various locations along Welton Streer in Five Points, featuring loads of live music, an art market, kids activities, food and drink.
Ghost, the long-running Japanese psych-folk band, will play a rare Denver show at the Hi-Dive on Sunday with the equally squirrely art-rock of Lichens and guitar-heavy Virginia trio Pontiak. $10-$12. hi-dive.com
John Wenzel: 303-954-1642 or jwenzel@denverpost.com
