Arts & Entertainment

Tonight: Jonathan Richman at Somerville Theatre

The proto-punk rocker will be joined by drummer Tommy Larkins.

Musician Jonathan Richman, who helped spawn punk music with his band The Modern Lovers, is playing the Somerville Theatre Thursday night.

Recently, Richman has been in the news due to a movement to make one of The Modern Lovers' songs, "Roadrunner," the official rock song of Massachusetts.

You might also recognize Richman from his musical-interlude appearances in the movie "There's Something About Mary."

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As of Thursday morning there were still a few tickets available for the show.

Doors open at 7 p.m.

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