#2: “Swipe Right for Awesomeness: An Honest Tinder Experience” at Rebel Lounge, May 23
Local comedian Eric Biez concocted this combination stand-up comedy show and interactive dating show riffing on the popular dating/hookup application, TINDER. Biez hosts (and roasts) local comedians Leslie Barton, Anthony Desamito, and Josiah Osego. $7-$10. 8 p.m. May 23 at Rebel Lounge. therebellounge.com
#3: Phoenix Blues Society Showcase at the Rhythm Room, May 29
This annual showcase and fundraiser features a ton of local blues talent: Smokestack Lightning (pictured), JC & The Juke Rockers, Buzzard Blues Band, Two Flavor Blues, Thermal Blues Express, Kari Mac and the Soul Shakerz, and Acme Blues Band. $8. 5:30 p.m. May 29 at the Rhythm Room. rhythmroom.com
#4: Bar Flies at Musical Instrument Museum, May 27
The “Phoenix New Times”-sponsored reading series visits the MIM for a special edition featuring music from local band The Senators, and true stories on the theme “The Desert Is a Mix Tape” from readers including Becky Bartkowski, Katie Johnson, Lauren Gilger, R. Bradley Snider and Jason P. Woodbury. $18.50-$25.50. 7:30 p.m. at the Musical Instrument Museum. mim.org
#5: Lisa Lampanelli at Talking Stick Resort, May 29
The comic is described as a cross between Don Rickles, Archie Bunker and a vial of estrogen. $45-$125. 8 p.m. May 29 at Talking Stick Resort. talkingstickresort.com
