Varsity hosts Minus the Bear

Seattle indie prog-rock quintet and Pitchfork media darlings Minus the Bear visits the Varsity Theatre this Friday for a show featuring their whimsical lyrics and smart, electronica-backed pop. This band is beloved of both mainstream and indie reviewers, and with their energetic, bouncy sound, you’ll become a devoted fan within the show’s first five minutes. Opening are fellow alt-rockers Skysaw. Tickets are $18 at varsitytheatre.com. Doors open at 8 p.m.