We challenge you to not want to learn how to beatbox after watching local artist Christylez Bacon’s TEDx talk.

Wednesday:
>> There aren’t too many folks who celebrate their birthday by throwing a party for other people to enjoy, but apparently Ahmir “?uestlove” Thompson is one of them. The Roots’ drummer will be commemorating his 40th year by spinning a set at Liv. $15 in advance. 9 p.m.