-- Toshio Hirano: Local country music star -- alongside his trusty bassist, Kenan O'Brien -- croons tonight at 9 p.m. at Amnesia; free.

-- San Francisco Contemporary Music Players: David Milnes leads this nineteen-member strong group of experimental and orchestral musicians, many of whom are already members of the San Francisco Symphony, Ballet, or Opera Orchestras. Starts at 8 p.m. at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts; $10-27.

-- Arse Elektronika's Afterparty: Tech-, machine-sex festival's afterparty starts downtown at 8 p.m. at House of Shields, 39 New Montgomery; free.

-- Gypsy Caravan (2006): Documentary about five Gypsy bands from four countries that tour North America together. Smells like wackiness and cultural misunderstandings for sure! Screens tonight at 7 p.m. and 9:20 at The Red Vic; $5-8.50.

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