MONDAY
>> Ris Paul Ric, formerly of Q and not U comes solo to the Black Cat back stage. 9 p.m., $7.
>> A little emo pop never hurt anybody, neither did pretty pretty lead singers (see photographic evidence). Leave your pretentions at the door and check out the All American Rejects and Rooney tonight at 9:30 (it’s sold out, but Craig may be able to cut you a break). Join your friendly neighborhood 17 year olds and support the bands that provide the soundtracks for the tv shows you won’t admit to watching. Religiously. 6 p.m.
>> The Wrens played a strong show at the Black Cat in September. If you missed it or you’re thirsty for more, you can catch Charles Bissell at IOTA, with Okkervil River and Man Man. 8:30 p.m., $10.
TUESDAY
>> Three Stars veterans Alcian Blue bring their satisfyingly moody rock to DC9. 9:30 p.m., $7.
>> If you were on or around a skateboard in the early 90s, chances are you owned a Pennywise CD. The California-based punk foursome head east tonight and play the 9:30 Club. 7:30 p.m., $15.
WEDNESDAY THURSDAY
Whoops — this show is on Thursday, not Wednesday. On Wednesday, stay home and Watch Lost so you can know what the DCeiver is talking about on Thursday.
>> It’s a big night for Big Yawn with a three-band, two-dj line up at DC9, including DCist favorites The Caribbean and Sweden’s Love Is All (who have been getting much love from NME and Pitchfork, but apparently go by What’s Your Rupture online?). With Cause co-Motion and Laundry djs william alberque and victoryrose. 9 p.m., $8.
