They Might Be Giants aren't coming to town for another children's show, but they might have older fans giddy with kid-like anticipation. The two Johns are marking the 20th anniversary of their hit album "Flood" by playing it in its entirety, assuring big sing-alongs for "Birdhouse in Your Soul" and "Istanbul (Not Constantinople)," for those who remember the twisty words. (7 p.m. Tue., First Avenue. 14 and older. $20.) (C.R.)
In concert earlier this week in Austin, Texas, the Tragically Hip proved the title of its new album, "We Are the Same," isn't just for kicks, although the record is mellower than a typical Hip disc. The Canadian rock heroes followed suit with a marvelous acoustic segment, but mostly they were up to their usual roaring level and threw in many not-so-obvious oldies. Still one of rock's most underrated live bands, at least in the States. (7:30 p.m. Tue., the O'Shaughnessy. $25-$28.) (C.R.)
After decades of selling out concert halls, jazz legend Dave Brubeck is back in a nightclub setting with his quartet. And what a band it is: Bobby Militello is amazing on flute, and capable of leonine glory on alto sax. Michael Moore is a world-acknowledged bass master. Drummer Randy Jones has nailed every genre and time signature Brubeck has tossed at him since 1979. And the leader still plays piano at an exalted level on the verge of 89. Read an interview with Brubeck in Sunday's Variety A+E. (7 p.m. Mon., 7 & 9:30 p.m. Tue.-Wed., Dakota Jazz Club. $50-$130.) (T.S.)
Like local faves Tapes 'N Tapes, whose First Ave show they opened in April, White Denim has picked up a lot of heat in England even before its new album, "Fits," came out stateside last week. The trio from Austin, Texas, is a howling, hyper, grungy but danceable garage-rock band with hints of Delta blues and Southern boogie. For fans of Jon Spencer Blues Explosion and the Spencer Davis Group alike. (9 p.m. Wed., 400 Bar. $10.) (C.R.)
David Gray , England's master of melancholy, gets a bit excited on his seventh album, "Draw the Line." The opening "Fugitive," his new single, echoes early Elton John. The closing duet with Annie Lennox, "Full Steam," is darker than gospel music should be. In between, there's a duet with Jolie Holland and plenty of medium-tempo reflections on complicated relationships, though nothing as memorable as his hits "Babylon" and "Please Forgive Me." (8 p.m. today, Orpheum, $35-$75.) (J.B.)