More to do: Music, comedy and other fun things

ALL WEEKEND: “Game On,” the world-premiere musical comedy (with lots of heart), is at the Greer Cabaret, Downtown, through Jan. 27. A commission of the Pittsburgh CLO, the show is full of prizes and surprises, with a sparkling local cast. 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Friday; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. $39-75-$56.25; pittsburghclo.org or 412-456-6666.

THURSDAY: Brandon Ray’s father was into Stevie Ray Vaughan and Steely Dan, his two brothers turned him on to Metallica and Nirvana, and his mom loved George Strait and the like. After a shot in the emo-punk world, the West Texas native ultimately went with his mom’s sound. He’s at Jergel’s Rhythm Grille, Marshall at 8 p.m. $10.47 advance; $15 door; jergels.com.

FRIDAY: You can probably guess from the name that Pittsburgh band Lone

Pines — singer-guitarist Josh Chamberlain, bassist Rick Lagnese and drummer Tony Lupinacci — plays in a rootsy folk vein, citing its influences as Mumford and Sons, The Avett Brothers, Whitney, The Lumineers, and Boy and Bear. This is the release show for its debut album, “Some Folks,” at Cattivo, Lawrenceville. 7 p.m. $10 advance; $12 door; ticketfly.com.

FRIDAY: Pittsburgh “pop-folk fantasy” band Moonspeaker, complete with violin, releases its debut album, “Gravity,” on a bill with Two Coins Trio at Club Cafe, South Side. 10:15 p.m. $10; ticketweb.com.

SATURDAY: You won’t see it in the national year-end lists, but Pittsburgh rootsrocker Paul Luc released one of the best albums of 2018 with “Bad Seed.” He starts 2019 with a full band performance at Club Cafe, South Side, joined by Nik Westman. 8 p.m. $12; ticketweb.com. SATURDAY: Crash Test Dummies,

the Canadian rock band led by croaking frontman Brad Roberts, are reuniting for the first time in 17 years to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their breakout sophomore album, “God Shuffled His Feet,” which they will play in its entirety. Jergel’s Rhythm Grille, Marshall at 8 p.m. $28-$30; ticketfly.com.