Metalocalypse creator Brendan Small

MONDAY
>> Fans of Adult Swim’s Metalocalypse will want to be at the 9:30 Club tonight for a show that should firmly straddle the line between RAWK and kitsch, as the show’s creator,Brendon Small, the man behind Dethklok, will unleash a fury of heavy metal thunder on D.C. backed by The School of Rock All-Stars, which should just make the whole thing as hopelessly adorable as it will be ear-drum shattering. In the opening slot is Tragedy, who give the music of the Bee Gees just what it was always asking for: a metal tribute. 7 p.m., $15.

>> We’ll admit to being completely unfamiliar with every name associated with tonight’s show at DC9, but the whole thing is a benefit for an “epic documentary” about riding lawnmower races, which seems worthy enough. We’re guessing they’re not going to get any John Deeres up in the club, but with any luck you should be treated to some hilarious clips. The film is by Michael Ratel, and is called On Your Mark, Get Set, MOW (brilliant, by the way), and he’s lined up four bands to play for the cause, Pup Tent, Pheous, Tim Bracken, and Janel and Anthony. 8:30 p.m., $10.

TUESDAY
>> Tres player and vocalist Juan de Marcos Gonzalez helped put together the Cuban-based Buena Vista Social Club. Now, he’s back with the Afro-Cuban Allstars, a slightly younger combo of Cuban refugee musicians who live around the world. Expect booming horns, lilting vocals, and that distinctive Cuban clave rhythm on piano, bass, and percussion. Lots of percussion. At Strathmore at 8 p.m. $25-$52.

>> This last isn’t actually a concert, but we love Girls Rock! DC so much, we have to mention their events. In this case, it’s an Intro to DJ-ing class at the Black Cat Backstage. And sorry fellas, this one’s ladies only. 9 p.m., free.