Beat Machine: AraabMuzik at Middle East Downstairs
The acclaimed DJ/producer and Rhode Island native is a drum machine wizard at blending electro and hip-hop.
Sound cloud: The ex-50 Cent producer struck out on his own with last year's excellent Electronic Dream.
Tonight 8p. The Middle East Downstairs, 472 Massachusetts Ave., Central Square (617-864-3278). $20-23 here.
Nearby: Moksa; Veggie Planet; Green Street
Toast of the Roasts: Amy Schumer at The Wilbur Theatre
Comedy Central's roast favorite brings her fearlessly dark, biting comedy to the Wilbur.
Knockout: Schumer may be the one person who could take shots at Mike Tyson without getting knocked out.
Sat 7p & 9:45p. 246 Tremont St., Theatre District (617-248-9700). $27-32 here.
Nearby: Abby Lane; Market; Encore
Christmas Cheers: Bad Santa Bar Crawl
Whether naughty or nice, there's room for you at this all-day Christmas themed bar crawl through Faneuil Hall.
Delivering joy: Pick up the all access pass for admission to the pre and post-crawl parties.
Sat Noon-9p. Goodbar, 183 State St., Financial District (617-723-7050). $10-12 here.
Nearby: Emerald Lounge; City Landing; Black Rose
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More than Melting Watches: Salvador Dali at DTR Galleries
Peep a private collection (acquired from the artist himself) of over 2,000 works by the legendary Spanish surrealist.
In the frame: You don't have to break the gallery sale record (at a cool $1 million), but everything is on sale.
Thru Dec 28. 167 Newbury St., Back Bay (617-424-9700).
Nearby: Ball and Buck; Met Bar; Rattlesnake
Off the Hook: Feast of Seven Fishes
Two local fisherman deliver seven types of the freshest seafood to one table: yours.
Off the hook: Enjoy fluke crudo, oysters on the half shell, octopus salad, and squid served family-style with wine.
Fri 6:30p. The Blue Room, 1 Kendall Square, Kendall Square (617-494-9043). $115 here.
Nearby: West Bridge; Belly Wine Bar; Hungry Mother