Hardcore punkers Dead Kennedys sans founding lead vocalist Jello Biafra brings its retro 1970s-80s punk to Rialto Theatre on Friday, March 11.
The band — with founding members East Bay Ray and Klaus Flouride joined by longtime drummer D.H. Peligro and vocalist Skip McSkipster — share the marquee with The Freeze, Doll Skin, The Besmirchers and Hotchicks.
Friday’s show starts at 8 p.m. at the Rialto, 318 E. Congress St. It’s $23 in advance at ticketfly.com or $27 day of show. This is an all-ages event.
Also this week at the Rialto:
- The venue teams up with 191 Toole — the former Skrappy’s all-ages venue — for a 16-and-older show with the Cali “Beach Goth” band the Growlers at 7 p.m. Friday, March 11, at 191 E. Toole Ave. $22.
- Territory Magazine hosts the SXSW Showcase featuring Acorn Bcorn, Katterwaul, B4 Skin, Lemon Drop Gang and Whoops at 8 p.m. Saturday, March 12. $5 in advance, $8 day of.
- Finland’s celebrated, best-selling rockers Nightwish are making a big trip to the U.S. and stopping in Tucson for a show at 8 p.m. Sunday, March 13. Sonata Arctica and Delain open the show. $36 and $170 (VIP).
