Shows this weekend

Cursive

Friday, May 8

- Mogwai with The Twilight Sad at Congress Theater - The Glasgow post-rock band will hit town Friday on their U.S. to promote their latest album, The Hawk Is Howling. 8 p.m., $20, all ages. More info and tickets.

- Kaspar Hauser with Love Raid and The Fake Fictions at Quenchers - Three Chicago bands worth checking out. 9 p.m., 21 and over. More info.

Saturday, May 9

- Richard Lloyd at Abbey Pub - The former Television guitarist is gearing up to release an album of Jimi Hendrix covers dubbed The Jamie Neverts Story on Parasol Records in September. Also with Nicolas Tremulis Orchestra. Doors at 6:30 p.m., show at 7. $12 advance, $15 at door, 18 and over. More info and tickets.

- Cursive at Bottom Lounge - The Omaha indie rock act recently released their sixth album, Mama, I'm Swollen. P.O.S. and The Berg Sans Nipple will also play. 8 p.m., $15 advance, $18 day of show, 18 and over. More info and tickets.

Sunday, May 10

- Child Bite with Dadad, Eyes and Meth & Goats at Empty Bottle - Art-punk from Detroit - 9:30 p.m., $3, 21 and over. More info and tickets.