Friday
August 21
Light knight
He is the superhero Coney Island deserves — a neon-streaked rocker lighting up the night with guitar licks and synth sounds. And after seeing the mystery musician who goes by the name Blazes, just look up for another light show — the Coney Island fireworks go off right after the show.
8:30 pm at Surf Pavilion (3029 Stillwell Ave. between Surf Avenue and the Boardwalk in Coney Island. Free.
Saturday
August 22
Amazing Grace
The annual extravaganza of African-American rock and culture kicks off in Fort Greene today, with legendary new wave queen, model, and actress Grace Jones (pictured) closing down the main stage.
1–10 pm at Commodore Barry Park Navy Street between Flushing and Park Avenues in Fort Greene, www.afropunkfest.com ). $45–$150.
Sunday
August 23
Blades of glory
The 1982 documentary “Conan the Barbarian” established that magic is no match for a steel blade. But the two will work side-by-side at this weekend’s circus spectacle “Wondershow,” where champion knife-tosser the Great Throwdini will flash his blades alongside mentalists, magicians, and other arcane artists.
7 pm at the Muse [350 Moffat St. between Irving and Knickerbocker avenues in Bushwick, (929) 400–1678, wonde
Wednesday
August 26
Beat box
More conventional bands might use store-bought drums, but the percussionist of two-man band 75 Dollar Bill just beats his sticks against a wooden crate, occasionally adding a shaker or chime to the steel guitar of his musical partner. The currency-based band plays at Troost Cafe with a different opening act each night this week — Wednesday features pyrotechnic troubadour Chris Nelson at 8 pm.
9:30 pm at Troost Cafe [1011 Manhattan Ave., between Green and Huron streets in Greenpoint, (347) 889–6761]. Free.
Thursday
August 27
Going under
Visits to the oracle traditionally involve a trip to the Underworld, but entering the cavernous space beneath the Manhattan Bridge may serve the same purpose. Tonight you can listen to the dreamy avant-garde pop music of Oracle Room — Brooklyn singer Alex Nelson and her six-piece ensemble — which may transport you to another world.
6 pm at Archway Plaza (Water Street between Anchorage Place and Adams Street in Dumbo) Free.
