Bruce Katz CD Release Party — 7:30 p.m., Donald L. Oat Theater, Norwich Arts Center, 62 Broadway, Norwich; keyboardist Katz toured with the Allman Brothers Band and was in Greg Allman’s Band for six years; $25 adults, $23 seniors/military/student, $20 members; norwicharts.org.

Ed Peabody And The Big Blue Thang — 7:30-10 p.m., Knickerbocker, 35 Railroad Ave., Westerly; free dance lessons at 7 p.m., no cover first night; $10; (401) 315-5070.