Above: Blondie performs at Stir Cove, 8 p.m.

compiled by Kevin Mussman

Labor Day, first and foremost, is a great excuse to be lazy. It's one of the few days of the year you can be a total slouch without feeling any guilt. That being said, there are some shows going on that deserve your attention. Don't see your event? Let's fix that. Register a free profile and add your event so that we can ensure we aren't missing a thing on our statewide music calendar. Or email kevinmussman@hearnebraska.org

Blondie @ Stir Cove | Council Bluffs

Debbie Harry and Co stop by Stir Cove . 8 p.m., $35.

Piano Happy Hour with Emily Bass @ The Zoo Bar | Lincoln

Emily Bass reprises her weekly role as Zoo Bar's house pianist. 5 pm, no cover.

Blue Mondays featuring the Zoo Bar House Band @ The Zoo Bar | Lincoln

The Zoo Bar's house band, featuring Kris Lager, Josh Hoyer, Levi William and Jeff Boehmer, plays the blues. 7 p.m., $3.

Songwriter Showcase & Open Mic @ Barley Street Tavern | Omaha

Think you've got some serious songwriting talent? Prove it at Barley Street Tavern's weekly open mic night. 9pm, no cover.

Open Stage @ Bourbon Theatre | Lincoln

If you're in Lincoln, test your songwriting mettle at the Bourbon Theatre. Performances will be recorded and available to participants the following week. 8 p.m., 18+

Comedy Workshop @ Duffy's | Lincoln

Check out some local aspring comedians or test out your own jokes at Duffy's weekly comedy night. 10 p.m., 21+, no cover.

Kevin Mussman is Hear Nebraska's listings editor intern. He looks forward to some serious vegetation on this day devoid of labor. Reach him at kevinmussman@hearnebraska.org, or calendar@hearnebraska.org.