Today’s picks
“An Infinite Ache”: TheTribe Productions presents David Shulner’s two-person romcom, directed by Christopher Chase. 8 p.m. $15. Bindlestiff Studio, S.F. www.the tribeproductions.org
Hot Flash Heat Wave: The Davis indie rock quartet plays a release party for its second studio recording, “Soaked.” The bill also includes No Vacation, Tino Drima and Max Gardener. 8:30 p.m. Rickshaw Stop, S.F. www.rickshawstop.com
Word for Word: The company’s Off the Page series presents two stories by Joy Williams (“State of Grace”), “The Girls” and “The Lover,” directed by Becca Wolf, 7 p.m. $20 suggested donation. Z Below at Z Space, 499 Alabama St., S.F. www. zspace.org/off-the-page