MUSIC
Massively influential producer and dub-reggae pioneer Lee “Scratch” Perry is still recording at a fast clip—-he releases about one album every year. Good thing about being a legend: You can get just about anyone you want to play with you, hence Perry’s collaborations with members of The Slits and TV on the Radio. Also a plus: You can make album after album in whatever sound you like. Over the years Perry has toyed with roots and dub reggae and sounds far beyond. Tonight he performs with SubAtomic Sound System at 9 p.m. at the State Theatre, 220 N. Washington St., Falls Church. $22-$25. (703) 237-0300.
BOOKS
Literary quarterly Granta published its 119th issue this spring, and although its theme is Britain, it features a contribution from D.C.-based short-story writer Tania James. She spoke with Arts Desk’s Mark Athitakis yesterday about her story “Lion and Panther in London.” Tonight, James and Granta contributor Gary Younge will discuss their work at 6:30 p.m. at Busboys & Poets, 14th and V streets NW. Free.
VISUAL ART
Local collective Aether Art Projects presents a work of, basically, conceptual charades at 7 p.m. at Smith Commons, 1245 H St. NE. Free.
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