MusicGym Class Heroeswith The Dirty HeadsTonight, 7:30$20, The Electric Factorywww.ticketmaster.comLightswith AmbassadorsFriday, 7 p.m.$15, The TLAwww.livenation.comCyndi Lauperwith Dr. JohnFriday, 8 p.m.$49-$75, The Keswick Theatrewww.keswicktheatre.comThe Smashing Pumpkinswith Fancy Space People and Light FMSaturday, 7 p.m.$40-$65, Tower Theatrewww.livenation.comThe Pop Punk’s Not Dead Tourwith New Found GlorySaturday, 7 p.m.$24, The Electric Factorywww.ticketmaster.comPortugal. The Man with Alberta CrossSunday, 7 p.m.$16, The TLAwww.livenation.comThe Civil WarsTuesday, 7 p.m.$20-$22, The Trocaderowww.thetroc.comThe Friendly Fireswith Theophilus London and Chad ValleyTuesday, 8 p.m.$15, Union Transferwww.utphilly.comMaking TimeFriday, 9 p.m. to 4 a.m.$15, Voyeurwww.igetrvng.comWarm up for next week’s Halloween bash with this week’s party, featuring live sets from The Rapture, Metronomy and Still Corners.ComedyBrian PosehnTonight, 8 p.m.$24, The Trocaderowww.thetroc.com“The Sarah Silverman Program” comedian’s new album is, obviously, titled “Fart & Weiner” jokes. His debut album, 2006’s “Live in Nerd Rage,” will be free at the door.Arts‘Bye Bye Liver: The Philadelphia Drinking Play’Opens Oct. 22, 9 p.m.Downey’s Bar and Restaurant, 526 S. Front St.www.byebyeliver.comThe Pub Theater Company presents this satire on lovable drunks and their less-than-lovable mornings, starring local sketch comics. To set the mood, you’re invited to chime in on games of “Never Have I Ever” and dig in to $10 buckets of beer.CharityTechnology for Liberia BenefitFriday, 7:30 p.m.African American Museum of Philadelphia701 Arch St., $25www.aampmuseum.orgThis concert, featuring Saycon Sengbloh from “The Color Purple,” benefits Technology for Liberia, a nonprofit dedicated to providing students in Liberia with educational resources.Food & DrinkKrispy Kreme and Beer PairingTuesday, all dayDevil’s Den1148 S. 11th St.www.devilsdenphilly.comKrispy Kremes and beer are an almost too-decadent combo. But what if it’s for a good cause? South Philly’s Devil’s Den is pairing the addictive doughnuts up with craft beer in $10 flights — $4 of which benefits the Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society and their work for the city’s abandoned animals. Cinnamon bun doughnuts with Yards’ Thomas Jefferson Ale: Do it for the puppies.
