Here are some upcoming shows that I’m excited about…for a comprehensive compendium of Seattle area shows, I’m sure you already have Three Imaginary Girls’ calendar bookmarked.

Tonight (Thursday, 9/20): Handsome Furs at the Crocodile. One of the countless Wolf Parade offshoots (actually, my favorite of them), Handsome Furs is Dan Boeckner and Alexei Perry. In case one Wolf Parade side project isn’t enough, Johnny & the Moon (featuring Dante of Wolf Parade) will be opening, along with Panda & Angel. Give Plague Park a listen if you haven’t already–I’m digging the sound (and the liner notes–nice Merle Haggard t-shirt, Alexei). You probably even have time to swing by the Fremont Sonic Boom to buy something from Swedish guest cashiers Peter, Bjorn, and John beforehand.

Haven’t seen the Arcade Fire yet? They’ll be rocking UW’s Hec Ed pavilion (a.k.a. “Band of America Arena”) next Monday, 9/24. Certainly not an ideal venue (cavernous stadium) or price ($39 before the requisite Ticketmaster gouging), but it’s certain to be an amazing show. LCD Soundsystem is opening. Tickets are indeed still available as I’m writing this.

Clap Your Hands Say Yeah has two back to back nights at Neumo’s coming up Saturday 9/29 and Sunday 9/30. Not to worry–there won’t be one night of long songs and one of short songs. So you can probably just go one night.

Didn’t make it up to Anacortes for What the Heck? Just lost your driver’s license (or fake)? Have to work early on Wednesday, 10/3? Want to feel old even if you’re only 23? You’re in luck, because Mount Eerie will play the Vera Project on Tuesday, 10/2. This would be a good time to buy that new Mount Eerie book without paying for shipping.

And who could forget the annual three consecutive nights of Built to Spill at the Showbox? All-ages on Thursday, 10/4, 21+ on Friday 10/5 and Saturday 10/6. The tough part will be choosing which night(s) to go.