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[ELECTRONIC/DANCE] The Sky Bar rooftop EDM series turns the corner into August with pop-house duo Redondo. “Our signature sound has been described once as ‘music that makes your girlfriend wanna dance,’” says the duo in their press release. “But of course as an artist you’re always trying to take things to the next level—’music that makes your entire family including even your goldfish wanna dance.’” Let’s see if we can get a few goldfish dancing up on that rooftop this Friday, August 7 for Redondo.

[ROCK] The Psychedelic Furs are proof positive that a living can continue being made off the strength of some fantastic singles nearly 40 years on. The band’s original run ended in 1991 and front man Richard Butler formed Love Spit Love. Ten years later, the Furs reformed and have toured regularly since with only one track of new material released in 14 years. It’s a strategy that could’ve saved Blondie a lot of time and hassle, but that’s another story entirely.

[ELECTRONIC] Denver, Colorado’s Cop Circles is the electronic brainchild of keytar-wielding synth composer Luke Leavitt. He emulates the sort of funky oddities that could have gotten him signed to Sire in 1981; instead, he’s self-released a string of singles, EPs and remixes over the last two years that remain forever catchy while entertaining a wide range of electronic options. You can tell Leavitt’s a curious guy, always searching for new sounds, but he’ll keep you moving on your feet.

[DISCUSSION] In the wake of the recent deal with Iran that should keep one of the world’s most volatile actors from developing a nuclear weapon, local activists are gathering to remember last century’s mistakes that created the impetus for the US to negotiate with Iran.

[FILM] This Friday—in conjunction with the current exhibit at the Albright-Knox, Screen Play: Life in an Animated World—Squeaky Wheel will host its annual animation festival. Attendees will enjoy a series of streaming animations that showcase the medium in all of its diversity. Selections include works ranging from the BAFTA winning Brothers McLeod and Daisy Jacobs, to Japanese animator/illustrator Atsushi Wada, and experimental animator, Vince Collins. As part of the museum’s First Friday itinerary, this family-friendly event will be free. 
  

[COMEDY] Carly Aquilino has hair like the Little Mermaid, but her hilarious riffs on the struggles of modern womanhood are far from the Disney Princess experience. After cutting her teeth on the New York City comedy scene, Aquilino began starring in MTV’s Girl Code in 2013 where her zany one-liners and flair for dishing out dating advice alongside other funny ladies like Jessimae Peluso and Alice Wetterlund.