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On Friday, the relatively-new location of purveyor of pancakes Flapjack’s hosts an indie night, with a plethora of songwriters to see, including Cody Smith, Chase Cameron, Ryan Fitz, Jad Hammoud, Mitch Silvester, Jeremy Farkas, Lost at Seaand more, 8:30 p.m., 354 Preston St. Cover: $5.

On Saturday, get really out to the country at Barnstorm 16 where six alternative-musicians of all ilks (but mostly folk-tinged) play in a 150-year-old converted barn — with laser beams. See Jimmy Tri-Tone, Brock Zeman, St. Stephens and more, from noon, The Sanctuary, 15328 Concession 3-4, Finch.Tickets: $30 in advance, $40 at the gate. Camping available. barnstorm.ca

Those who prefer a lot of noise (just cannot get into it, no matter how I try) will enjoy longstanding Belgian grindcore band Agathocles at the House of Targ with Powercup and Annoize, 10 p.m. Tickets: $10 in advance, $13 at the door. www.houseoftarg.com

Celebrate Pride on Sunday with the parade and festivities on Somerset St. W at Bank Street, including Queer Mafia DJs playing outside Union 613 all day from 11 a.m., punctuating the sexy bike and car wash, festive atmosphere and kids zone.

As weird as it may be to rock out hard on a Sunday, it will surely be a multi-generational, black-wearing crowd at what is promised to be the last chance to see Motley Cruë and shock rocker Alice Cooper, 7 p.m., Canadian Tire Centre. Tickets: $39.50-$99.50. canadiantirecentre.ca

On Monday, 14- and 15-year-olds will be allowed entry with supervision to see Aussie prog-metal band Northlane, who are touring with their latest album, Node, 6:30 p.m., Ritual. Tickets: $20. spectrasonic.com