Let’s say you’re in the mood for something loud. There’s the Clockcleaner show at Now That’s class on Saturday. They sound a lot like the name implies — like you just got your clock cleaned. Something strange? There’s the Flaming Lips listening party on Sunday night. You can turn it into a double feature with the Film School show happening in the Tavern right down the street. Something fun? I’d recommend the Beachland Ballroom’s Halloween party featuring a big lineup of area rockers covering their favorite bands. Lastly, let’s say you’re looking for something Swedish, well, you’re in luck too, as the king of Swedish pop, Jens Lekman will be at the Beachland Ballroom on Thursday.

Friday: Weakerthans, Last Town Chorus, Jim Bryson @ the Grog Shop
The Thermals, Reporter, Coffinberry @ Beachland Ballroom

Saturday:
Machine Go Boom @ Pat’s in the Flats annual Halloween party
Houseguest @ Annabell’s in Akron. Free.
Clockcleaner, Homo Stupids, Wolfdowners, Sick Electric @ Now That’s Class
Matthew Dear, Mobius Band, Ken Rei @ Grog Shop

Sunday: Flaming Lips Zarieeka listening party @ Music Saves
Film School, Land of Talk, Eulogies @ Beachland Tavern

Wednesday: Rock-n-Roll HalloWEEN. JJ Magazine, This is Exploding, The Vista Cruisers, Muttering Retreats, NJs and the Jeff and The Helper T-Cells will be performing the music of Ween, Weezer, Kiss, Magnetic Fields, Cream and the Residents.

Thursday: Jens Lekman and Dave Fischoff @ Beachland Ballroom