Weekend DiversionsIt’s the weekend! Behold, more opportunities for eardrum shattering pleasure. Let’s do this…

Mogwai, The Twilight Sad

Everyone’s favorite post-rockers are in town. And that too with fellow-countrymen, The Twilight Sad! Lots of Scottish accents, reverb, and epic tunes to go around for all.

8:00 PM, Friday, 5/8 at Congress Theatre. $ 20.

Richard Lloyd

The former Television guitarist returns with crunchy/intricate guitar rock worthy of his former band. With the Sufi-Monkey Trio and Nicholas Tremulis Orchestra.

6:30 PM, Saturday, 5/9 at Abbey Pub. $ 12/$15.

The Kills

Bluesy, dirty rock n’ roll with plenty of depth. Band members, VV and Hotel, have been consistently playing enthralling, engaging shows for the past five years now. With gothic-tinged garage band, The Horrors.

8:00 PM, Saturday, 5/9 at Metro. $ 16.