Club Paradise, 224 S. Washington Square in Lansing, will host round two of Battle of the Bands. This week: Betrayed By Birth, The Tourettes Ponies, The Monokulators and Killer Miller. A Cher look-alike contest will be held at 1 a.m. The winner gets two tickets to the Cher and Cyndi Lauper concert Saturday at Breslin Center. Doors open at 9 p.m. Cover is $5, get $1 off if dressed like Cher. Call (517)484-2399 for details.
The Alliance of Lesbian-Bi-Gay-Transgendered and Straight Ally Students will host “The Rainbow Party,” which is a celebration of coming out into an accepting community. The dance will take place from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Union Ballroom. Everyone is welcome and snacks will be provided.
The Dollar Nightclub, 3411 E. Michigan Ave. in Lansing, presents live music from Pop Evil. Doors open at 8 p.m. Ages 21 and up are welcome. For more information, call (517)351-2451.
To start the 2002-03 basketball season, the MSU men’s and women’s teams will host Midnight Mania at Breslin Center. Doors open at 10:30 p.m., and will feature appearances by Sparty and the MSU Dance Team, as well as games, prizes, music and autographed posters by the men’s and women’s teams. The event is free. For more information visit www.breslincenter.com.
Adam’s Castle will hold a CD release show for their upcoming album, “One Year,” at 9 p.m. at The Temple Club, 500 E. Grand River Ave. in Lansing. A $10 charge at the door also gives visitors a copy of the CD. For more information, call (517)316-0400.
Saturday
The University Activities Board presents “Slammin’ Poetry: Speak Your Mind!” from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. in the International Center. The event features an open mic from 10:30 p.m. to midnight and the Black Poets Society from midnight to 2 a.m. Each open mic participant will receive a $10 gift certificate from Barnes & Noble Booksellers. The first 250 people will receive a $2 drink coupon. For more information visit www.uabevents.com.
The University Activities Board presents “Create your Personal Journal!” from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. in the International Center. For more information visit www.uabevents.com.
Rick’s American Café, 224 Abbott Road, presents The Element at 8 p.m. Drink specials all night. Ages 21 and up. For more information call (517)351-2285.
The Dollar Nightclub, 3411 E. Michigan Ave. in Lansing, presents live music from Boogie Fever. Doors open at 8 p.m. Ages 21 and up are welcome. For more information, call (517)351-2451.
Cher will be performing her “Living Proof: The Farewell Tour” with special guest Cyndi Lauper at Breslin Center. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. For more information visit www.breslincenter.com or www.ticketmaster.com.
BET’s ComicView presents “Laugh Til You Drop: Part II” at 8:30 p.m. in the Auditorium. The comedy show features BET ComicView comedians B* Cole, “Big” Sean Larkins, Shannie D., Bo Bo Lamb and Foolish. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. for VIP ticket holders and 7:45 p.m. for regular ticket holders. Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 the day of the show and $15 for VIP seating. For more information call (517)432-6183 or Wharton Center at (517)432-2000.
Sunday
Rick’s American Café, 224 Abbott Road, presents free pool, $3 pitchers and Sunday night football. Drink specials all night. Ages 21 and up. For more information call (517)351-2285.
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