Reception Is Suspected hams it up Christmas night

Didn’t get that new back-massaging chair you hinted about? Got matching purple-and-gold fleur de lis book ends instead? Let out all that Christmas aggression on the dance floor as the city’s favorite science rock duo, Reception Is Suspected, performs a snappy show at Red Star. RIS is showing off their new space-aged musical toys, as well as new songs and new versions of the familiar tunes. Singer Noah Danos says things are bound to blow up. 10 p.m. Ages 18 and up. (Photo by Julian Vu)