5 free shows
Los Seis Pistos
“Punk Will Never Die,” at least according to the title track of the latest record from Mexico-based punk rockers Los Seis Pistos, who will do their part to keep the music alive and kicking at 10 p.m. Friday at the Double Down Saloon, 4640 Paradise Road. The show is free; call 702-791-5775.
Throw Back Fest
Classic, old-school metal dominates Throw Back Fest, featuring Kantation, Seventh Calling, Vile Child, Iron Kingdom and War Within, at 9 p.m. Thursday at Count’s Vamp’d, 6750 W. Sahara Ave. The show is free; call 702-220-8849.
Beau Hodges
Outlaw country-informed singer-songwriter Beau Hodges throws down with rootsy Canadian singer Kalsey Kulyk and Vegas’ own Dusty Sunshine at 8 p.m. Tuesday at Brooklyn Bowl at The Linq, 3545 Las Vegas Blvd. South. The show is free; call 702-862-2695.
Lounge Orphans
Jazz-pop duo the Lounge Orphans find a home at 5 p.m. Saturday at Downtown Container Park, 707 Fremont St. The show is free; call 702-637-4244.
Poetry night
Bare your soul or maybe just recite a few verses about your cat at the Human Experience open mic poetry night at 7 p.m. Monday at The Beat Coffeehouse and Records, 520 Fremont St. The event is free; call 702-385-2328.
Contact reporter Jason Bracelin at jbracelin@reviewjournal.com or 702-383-0476. Follow on Twitter @JasonBracelin.
