Hannibal Buress at Caroline's The former SNL and 30 Rock writer and rising stand-up star (who's regularly name-checked by Chris Rock and Aziz Ansari as a favorite comedian) takes to the Caroline's stage tonight, where he'll be doling out his trademark sort of laconic, yet biting observational humor. If you can't catch him tonight, he'll be at Caroline's through the 15th.
Caroline's on Broadway, 1626 Broadway. 8 p.m. $31.25.
Heavy D Tribute at the Brooklyn Historical Society
Hip-hop big-wigs (from Marley Mar to Wes Jackson to Pete Rock) examine the life and legacy of the self-proclaimed "overweight lover MC" Heavy D, who passed away last fall at 44.
The Brooklyn Historical Society, 128 Pierrepont St., Brooklyn Heights. 7 p.m. $10.
Tanlines at Bowery Ballroom
Jaunty experimental pop duo Tanlines, known for their tropical-infused '90s-esque jams and a consistently hilarious Twitter feed, play songs off their recently released debut album Mixed Emotions.
Bowery Ballroom, 6 Delancey St. 8 p.m. $13 in advance, $15 at the door.
