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Capitol Theater Olympia - Downtown. An Evening with ukulele master Jake Shimabukuro. All Ages. 7 pm. $30.

• The ukulele has had a moment over the course of the last half-decade. Unfortunately, to some, this has come in the form of tweeer-than-thou renditions of classic songs that are so disgustingly adorable your ears and heart melt. But, the "Jimi Hendrix of the ukulele" Jake Shimabukuro is not resigned to over-simplistic chord based apathy. Shimabukuro uses the micro-instrument to its full potential - beautifully interweaving instrumental odes with a maestro's touch. It is no wonder the Hawaiian born Shimabukuro has racked up untold millions of plays on Youtube. With a legion of fans, that include even the Queen of England, Shimabukuro is his generation's master of the ukelele. His latest album, Peace, Love, Ukelele, brings a lush orchestral accompaniment, produced by Alan Parsons no less!, and helps cement Shimabukuro firmly where he belongs - in a cannon of great, virtuosic musicians. Shimabukuro brings his nimble fingers and affable personality to Olympia's Capitol Theater Saturday; for anyone looking for a performance that may change their preconceived notions of the instrument, this is it. - Timothy Grisham
  

C.I. Shenanigans Tacoma - Northend. KC Brakes presents pop folk rock night. All Ages. 7-10 pm. NC.

Doyle's Public House Tacoma - Stadium District. The Staxx Brothers. 9:30 pm. NC.

Forza Coffee DuPont. Champagne Sunday. All Ages. 8 pm.

Harmon Tap Room Tacoma - Stadium District. Juice Radio 7th Anniversary Celebration. Featuring Bryce Bowden, Heather Gin, Ol Small, Beanz N Rize. 9 pm. $5.

Jazzbones Tacoma - Sixth Avenue. Heartless (Heart tribute). 8 pm.

Le Voyeur Café and Lounge Olympia - Downtown. The Living Deadbeats, Vex, Waste. All Ages. 4 pm. Uncle Pooch, Devil Hunts Me Down. 10 pm.

The Loch's Tacoma - Downtown.Rappin 4 Tay, Tim-Me, MC Controversy, $krilla. 9 pm. $15-$20.

• Saturday, the choices just keep coming. At The Loch's in downtown Tacoma, California legend Rappin 4 Tay is back. He has a good network going with Tom Hutch and P.M.E., as this is at least the second or third time they have brought up the Bay-Area MC. Tim-Me, MC Controversy and $krilla, as well as others, will be on hand to host and open. Show is $15 before 9:30 p.m. and $20 after, so get there early. - Josh Rizeberg
  

The Olympia Ballroom Olympia - Downtown. Love Our Local 2013 Winter Festival & Fundraiser, featuring Sean Gaskell, Rag Dharma, Flamenco Dancing, Erev Rav, Sara Sparrow & Kymberly Cardamom, Red & Ruby, The Hinges. All Ages. 7 pm.

• Read Nikki McCoy's full feature on Love Our Local Fest Saturday, Feb. 9 in the Weekly Volcano's Arts section.

The Rose House Olympia - Westside. Eleanor Murray, Kendl Winter, Sawtooth, Woolen Warrior. All Ages. 8 pm. $5-$10.

The Spar Tacoma - Old Town. Billy Farmer, Sway (Rolling Stones tribute). 8 pm.

Stonegate Pizza Tacoma - South. Crosswalk. 9 pm.

Traditions Cafe and World Folk Art Olympia - Downtown. Bill Evans. All Ages. 8 pm. $10-$15.

Uncle Sam's American Bar & Grill Spanaway. Sons Of Palmer. 9 pm.

LINK: Saturday, Feb. 9 live music, DJS and comedy in the greater Tacom and Olympia area