FRIDAY:

And you thought tickets to a U2 concert were expensive. Yes, apparently Bono is out on the lecture circuit these days, and he’s pulling in $95 a seat to share deep thoughts on the following topic: “The Future in Front of Us: Living a More Involved Life.” Oh dear. Is there anyone in the world more sincere than Bono? Just look at his expression in this photo. How are we not supposed to make fun of this man? But you can’t, right? Look at all the good causes he’s out there fighting for. Look at all the awesome rock ‘n’ roll he has brought into our lives. Look at how badly I’m shaking trying to supress the urge to crack a joke about this. At the Hilton Hotel at 1919 Connecticut Ave. NW. 8 p.m. $95.

SATURDAY:

>> Ten years ago you could wander into any reputable record store and exchange knowing glances with the clerk just for purchasing a Low album. Low was the essential, maybe even the original, slowcore orchestra, and their haunting, minimalist melodies served as a jumping off point for many a budding emo geek — from there you found Bedhead, Tortoise, Ida, and you were hooked. Nowadays Low is hardly on the tips of everyone’s tongues, but they’re also still out there touring and living the life, and they put out a layered, raw, gutsy rock album in 2004’s The Great Destroyer. Not to mention hearing Mimi Parker and Alan Sparhawk sing together live is pretty much the sound you expect to hear when you reach the pearly gates. At Black Cat w/ His Name is Alive and Death Vessel. $13, 9:30 p.m.