Palma Violets In the recent tradition of bands like the Libertines, Bloc Party, and the Vaccines, Palma Violets are a brash, young, retro-leaning band that’s been heavily talked up by the hype-crazy British music press. Their pop-friendly garage trappings warrant at least some of the buzz. With Skaters. Neumos. 8 p.m. $15 adv. ANDREW GOSPE

Classical Revolution Loosen your tie and have a beer while enjoying some chamber music. Soprano Natalie Lerch and pianist Guinevere Saenger present music inspired by Alice in Wonderland, and the Bella Sala Trio with guest Brandon Vance (fiddle) play Borodin’s String Quartet no. 2, Vance’s “Kantor Caprice,” and fiddle tunes. The Royal Room. No cover. 8 p.m. MICHAEL BERRY