Billed as a return “after babies, breast cancer and the boob tube,” Betty, the D.C.-bred New York pop trio of Amy and Elizabeth Ziff and Alyson Palmer, is touring in support of its first studio album in years. Produced by David Maurice (Garbage, Kerli), the album Bright & Dark reflects on the vagaries of life and love and includes guest vocals from Kate Pierson of The B-52’s. Sunday, Sept. 20. Doors at 7 p.m. Nightclub 9:30, 815 V St. NW. Tickets are $25 at the door. Call 202-265-0930 or visit www.930.com.