Who better to honor the pioneering metal sounds of Geezer Butler, Tony Iommi, and Ozzy Osbourne than an all-star lineup of local, heavy, Sabbath-worshipping acts? At Black Sabbath Tribute Night, Symptoms of the Universe (which includes members of Minus the Bear, Schoolyard Heroes, Crypts, and Helms Alee), Fox and the Law, Black Whales, Grenades, The Mothership, and Bigfoot Wallace & His Wicked Sons will all perform the music of the famous, and infamous, trio. With everything from psych-rock to blues-rock well represented here, expect Black Sabbath’s metal spirit to take many shapes at this show. Neumos, 925 E. Pike St., 709-9442, neumos.com. 8 p.m. $5 adv. 21 and over.

Sera Cahoone has handled percussion for such acts as Band of Horses, Betsy Olson, and Carissa’s Wierd, but she’s more than equipped to be front and center after three solo albums—most recently Deer Creek Canyon, named after the Colorado canyon in which she grew up. The album finds the singer-multi-instrumentalist reminiscing—especially on the title track, on which she contemplates going back to Deer Creek as her brother and sister have—and singing about different aspects of love. Her voice is unassuming but powerful, and since Cahoone is a natural-born storyteller, each tale is beautifully brought to life. With Jen Wood, Inly. Tractor Tavern, 5213 Ballard Ave. N.W., 789-3599, tractortavern.com. 8 p.m. $15. 
21 and over.