FRIDAY
Dr. Feelgood's '80's Cocktail: Motley Crue joins fellow '80s metal superstars Poison and protopunk pioneers New York Dolls for a hair metal bonanza at Mohegan Sun Arena tonight. Expect the boozy casino crowd to go wild for hits like "Girls, Girls, Girls" and "Something to Believe In." No Bret Michaels appearance would be complete without a comically earnest rendition of "Every Rose Has Its Thorn," so stay tuned for that in the encore. Tickets are $75-$95. 7:30 p.m.
Why, Yes: Our pick for best show of the weekend is Wye Oak's concert at the Wadsworth Atheneum's Aetna Theater. The Baltimore-based duo of Andy Stack and Jenn Wasner are one of the top acts in the indie folk rock genre and locals are fired up about this one. It's a great opportunity to check out Hartford's newest music venue and catch opener Marisa Nadler, who's become a critics' darling this summer. Tickets are just $12. 8 p.m.
Ned Nederlander, Consummate Pro: The indomitable Martin Short takes the stage for a family-friendly interactive show at the Ridgefield Playhouse. Short recently revealed that he'll interview Ridgefield First Selectman Rudy Marconi (as Jiminy Glick, of course), perform a musical number with Letterman's bandleader Paul Schaffer, and select a trio of audience members for a Three Amigos bit. Tickets are $98-$105. Show up for a complimentary wine tasting at 7 p.m. or catch the main act at 8 p.m.
FRIDAY-SATURDAY
Shut Up, Farva: Super Troopers stars Kevin Heffernan and Steve Lemme continue their run at Comix at Foxwoods. The Broken Lizard members are finally working on a sequel to their 2001 cult hit, but remain mired in the early stages of pre-production. Tickets are $25-$50. As long they avoid any Slammin' Salmon references, we're on board. 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.
SATURDAY
The Anti-Voice: Controversial stand-up Gilbert Gottfried will do his best to shock, confound and amuse casino crowds during his visit to Mohegan Sun's Cabaret Theatre. Gottfried's grating voice and hyper-offensive rants have made him an enduring comedy icon. He's currently promoting his first book, Rubber Balls and Liquor, the title of which was culled from a well-worn transsexual pun. Tickets are $30. 8 p.m.
SUNDAY
Rock Outdoors: The Vans Warped Tour wraps up the weekend at Hartford's Comcast Theatre. This year's road trip is headlined by Paramore, 3OH!3, Gym Class Heroes, Less Than Jake, Against Me! and D.R.U.G.S. It's unbalanced, fueled by an unhealthy number of Monster Energy drinks, and exactly what you'd expect from the Warped faction. Other pseudo-notables include Eminem's buddy Yelawolf and irrevelant pop punksters Sum 41 and Simple Plan, both of whom are buried at the bottom of this massive bill. $44.50. 11:30 a.m.
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