This Friday, A-Hyp Productions brings Tacoma a new hip-hop monthly. Headlining the show will be a solo set from Todd Sykes. He'll be throwing down on the MPC and the mic. Awall A.K.A. 2-Piece is also on the bill - making this a good chance to hear some of his new music, which is killer. Furthermore, local MC J-Hill's rhymes always pack a punch. Opening the night is the new group Killerz With Kindness - bringing authentic hip-hop with an added trance dance vibe that's fresh. The show will be hosted by the underutilized Chief Noo, with the BreakLite's DJ "The Mayor" on the wheels. - Josh Rizeberg

[Harmon Tap Room Underground, Hip-Hop Is Alive with Todd Sykes, Awall, J. Hill. Killaz with Kindness, DJ The Mayor, Chief Noo, 9 p.m., $5, 204 St. Helens Ave., Tacoma, taproomunderground.com]