It鈥檚 March Madness and the 蜜柚直播 Wildcats are in the hunt. Trust us, there鈥檚 not much going on that can lure us from the tube. But we鈥檝e come up with three not-to-miss shows that are incredibly basketball friendly 鈥 they all fall on nights when there are no Wildcat conflicts.
- 蜜柚直播 rapper Cash Lansky is dropping his newest CD, “The Cool Table,” and he’s invited a few hip-hopping friends to join him for a CD release party at Club Congress, 318 E. Congress St., at 7 p.m. Friday, March 17. Also on the lineup: Lando Chill, Headlock, Jae Tilt and Street Blues Family and Marley B. This is a 21-and-older show and tickets are $8 in advance at or $10 at the door. Details:
- Brit pop royalty — he’s been knighted after all — and legendary singing piano man Elton John returns with his band for his “Wonderful Crazy Night” tour at 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 21, at 蜜柚直播 Arena, 260 S. Church Ave. Here’s the thing: If you didn’t jump quick when the itinerary for the 11-city tour was released late last year, you’re out of luck. Tickets have been gone for months. John, who was last here in 2010, is bringing all the hits — “Rocket Man,” “Bennie and the Jets,” “Crocodile Rock,” “Candle in the Wind” — and cuts off his new album “Wonderful Crazy Night,” along with his pretty remarkable band: drummer Nigel Olsson, who was part of John’s original three-piece band; guitarist Davey Johnstone, who goes back to 1971; percussionist John Mahon; keyboard player Kim Bullard; and bass player Matt Bissonette.
- Comedian Steve Hofstetter brings his “Comedy Without Apology” tour to Monterey Court, 505 W. Miracle Mile, at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 22. This is a big-league comedian who’s appeared on a half-dozen network and cable TV shows, including “The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson,” “Comics Unleashed,” “Comedy All-Stars,” “White Boyz in the Hood” and “Countdown.” He’s a YouTube star — 60 million views and counting — and has two Top 20 comedy albums, including a No. 1 hit on iTunes. He is a former Sports Illustrated columnist whose work has appeared in the New York Times and Maxim magazine. He covers everything from politics — “Sure, Donald Trump just fired 46 U.S. prosecutors out of spite and insecurity. But he also created 46 new job openings!” — to his pug dog/traveling companion Walter. Admission is $15 at the cafe. Details: 207-2429.