Thanksgiving weekend concert picks

Thanksgiving is upon us. The act of stuffing yourself with heroic amounts of food while tolerating the in-laws is usually best when followed by a healthy dose of social time at the nearest watering hole. So when you leave the table to grab a conciliatory drink, let this be your handy field guide for musical happenings that are worth checking out over this extended holiday weekend.

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Thursday, November 24
Cheap Time, Mannequin Men, GG King, Street Violence. $5. 8:30 p.m. @ The Earl

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Sisters of Turkey Goth Danse Party! Free. 10 p.m. @ 529

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Fri., Nov. 25
Faun and A Pan Flute, Hume, Red Sea, Soft Powers. Free. 7 p.m. @ The Cottage

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SEA & SMKA Present: SEA 1 Yr Anniversary & Mixtape Pre-Release Party W/ Skyzoo, Jarren Benton, Tom P, Donny Goines, Tuki, Ben G, Young Lyxx, Zaid, Reign, Judicial. $5 till 11p. $10 after. @ The Nest

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Noot d' Noot, Bosco, DJ Dookie Platters. $5. 9 p.m. @ The Earl

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Today The Moon, Tomorrow The Sun, Spring Tigers, New Terminus. $5. 9 p.m. @ 529

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Cousin Dan, Sealions, Back Pockets, RAMI Lollipop. $8. 9:30 p.m. @ Basement

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Ployd, Luci Briggs, Syl-O, Chuck 9, Aesthetic Cataclysm. Free. 9 p.m. @ The Shelter

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Jimbo Mathus of Squirrel Nut Zippers, Sodajerk and more. $8. 9 p.m. @ Star Bar

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The Whigs Plymouth Rock Show, Ponderosa, Jonny Corndawg. $17.50-$20. 8 p.m. @ Variety Playhouse

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Sat., Nov. 26
The Wheeler Boys vs. Joe McGuinness Trio. $8-$10. 9 p.m. @ The Five Spot

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Skyzoo, Ekundayo, Methuzulah, Rozewood, DJ Dug Boogie. $5. 9 p.m. @ 529

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Future Islands, Ed Schrader's Music Beat, Lonnie Walker. $10-$12. 9 p.m. @ The Earl

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Death of Kings, Lazer/Wulf, Sons Of Tonutiuh @ Star Bar

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Sun., Nov. 27
Dunch with Spanky and the Love Handles. Free. 1 p.m. @ The Earl