Everyone is the world knows Burning Man is happening right now, but newsflash: we're not there, and the world is still spinning! In fact, the lack of unicycles and furry boots in Bushwick is leaving a gap for a weekend full of really great rock'n'roll-- no accordions involved. So stop stalking the Black Rock City livestream and embrace the fires happening in your own neighborhood, and get your ass to one of these these hot-as-fuck shows!

#10 OH, SUCH A GOOD SHOW, OH. w/ Judah Friedlander, Jermaine Fowler, Jena Friedman, Cole Escola, Julio Torres, Nancy, and PWR BTTM (solo set!) @ Aviv, 496 Morgan Ave (SAT 9PM, $?)

Okay,  it's not strictly a music show but it will make you laugh more than most events at East Williamsburg spot Aviv. I mean.. Judah Friedlander is gonna be there....

#9 Pupppy // Vundabar // Dirty Dishes // Gemma // Holy Tunics @ Palisades, 906 Broadway (SAT 9PM, $8)

A whole bunch of good bands play Palisades this Saturday. Maybe you should cancel all your other plans and hang below the elevated train line for the night.

#8 ONWE, The Britanys, Atlantic Thrills, Cosmonaut @ Shea Stadium, 20 Meadow Street (FRI 8PM, $8)

Get your Brooklyn on this Friday night at Shea Stadium in the company of many great local rock'n'rollers, and one cyberpunker to rule them all, ONWE.

#7 Painted Palms, Salt Cathedral, Maxo @ Baby's All Right, 146 Broadway (FRI 8pm, $12)

What a great combination of bands for a Friday night in Billyburg- the spinningly psychedelic Painted Palms from SF, the jazzy fusion songs of Maxo, and sweet rhythms of Bushwick Daily music crush, Salt Cathedral!

#6 Dark Disco on the Roof w/ Mija & Rezz@ Output Roof, 74 Wythe Ave (SAT 3pm, $FREE before 4PM with RSVP)

Get your dance fix this weekend with badass females Mija (of Skrillex fame) and Rezz taking over the Output roof for a day jammer.

#5 Broke City 4yr Anniversary w Ital, Soul 2 Seoul & Dj Wey @ Lot 45, 411 Troutman St (FRI, $FREE before 12 with RSVP or $10)

4 years of Broke City means losing about least 4 weeks of your life. Continue the destruction at this Friday night banger, featuring some epic electronic acts.

#4 Witch, Carousel, The Bevis Frond, The Golden Grass @ The Wick, 260 Meserole (SUN 9PM, $25)

Witch is J Mascis' new band. THE END.

#3 DIRTY FENCES tour kickoff show ft The Yin Yangs //  VAMANOS // Arakkus @ Barranquilla DIY Studios (FRI 9PM, $5)

Brooklyn's own rock'n'rollers, Dirty Fences, who embody elements of both metal and country, are going on tour! Kick off with them at DIY venue Barranquilla!

#2 Telecaves, Noveller, Christopher Tignor, Bill Nace Trans-Pecos, 915 Wyckoff Ave (SUN 8PM, $8)

Another night of far out sounds at avant-garde Ridgewood venue Trans-Pecos, this night with the haunting beautiful sounds of Noveller, whose LP Fantastic Planet has been spinning in my Spotify for many months.

#1 Mystery Lights 45 Release Show with Worthless, Collin J. Rocker & The Burning Barrels  @ Our Wicked Lady, 153 Morgan Ave (SAT 8PM, $FREEEEEEE)

Aw yeah! New venue, bar and music studio space is opening up their rooftop just in time, and with garage rockers Mystery Lights are gonna christen it in good sprirts!