Independent voice Vagabond pop perfectionist Cass McCombs enlivens the retro sounds of his musicological explorations with the unexpected (for example, a guest vocal by 1970s icon Karen Black). But the intent of downbeat tunes is clear: While we while away the down times, let's dance. He plays at Johnny Brenda's, 1201 N. Frankford Ave. Tickets are $13. Call 215-739-9684.
Monday
This one bites Quirky rockers Ludo have given their tour with Sparks the Rescue, Tommy and the High Pilots, and Stamps a triptych theme - Space Dracula's Basketball Expo - with each concert assigned one (and some all three). Dress to match - frontman Andrew Volpe has selected Dracula as the theme for the show at 7 p.m. at the Note, 142 E. Market St., West Chester. Tickets are $17. Call 484-947-5713.
Tuesday
The evil and the good Anyone's list of 10 best films should include On the Waterfront, Elia Kazan's tale of a washed-up palooka (Marlon Brando) drawn into battling the mob goons who leech off longshoremen at the Hoboken docks. The 1954 classic screens at 7 p.m. at the County Theater, 20 E. State St., Doylestown. Tickets are $9.75; $7.25 seniors and students. Call 215-345-6789. The film also screens at the Ambler Theater, 108 E. Butler Ave., Ambler, at 7 p.m. Thursday. Tickets are $9.75; $7.25 seniors and students. Call 215-646-2550.
Wednesday
Her body, her jokes Comedian Lizz Winstead is a cocreator and former head writer of The Daily Show and cofounder of Air America Radio, so you might guess where she stands on Planned Parenthood. She performs a benefit for the agency at 7:30 p.m. at the William Way Center, 1315 Spruce St. Tickets are $50; $35 students. Call 215-732-2220.
