(POP EXTRAVAGANZA) A beloved cult band in the U.S., mainstream pop superstars in the UK, New York's Scissor Sisters remain a pop-art miracle, producing high-concept postmodern pop songs that actually connect with the masses. It's like Warhol's soup cans endowed with actual nutritional value, and the band's new album, Ta-Dah, is even better than their smashing debut. Live, Scissor Sisters bring it, tearing up the stage as if they're the illegitimate freak baby produced by Elton John's gang rape by the B-52s, Chic, and The Muppet Show. Go, and take extra panties to throw at lead singer/local-boy-made-great Jason "Jake Shears" Sellards. With DJ Sammy Jo and Small Sins. Also Monday, October 2. (The Showbox, 1426 First Ave, ticketswest.com. 8 pm, $30, all ages.)