Friday

• The Creole Gallery, 1218 Turner St. in Lansing, presents guitarist Laurence Gruber at 8 p.m. Admission is $10 for students and $13 for the general public. For more information, call (517)487-9549.

• Finalists for “Spartan Idol: The Making of an MSU Superstar” will compete for a record deal from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the International Center. Admission is free with an MSU ID. For more information, call (517)355-3354.

• Breslin Center will host Bow Wow with special guest Mario in concert at 7:30 p.m. Ticket prices range from $22.50-$32.50. For more information, call (517)432-5000.

• Local singer and songwriter Carmen Paradise will play from 8-9 p.m. at Schuler Books & Music at the Meridian Mall in Okemos. For more information, call (517)349-8840.

• The Temple Club, 500 E. Grand River Ave. in Lansing, presents Pat’s Jazz Band during Live Jazz Happy Hour from 5-9 p.m. Hydrophonic and 1,000 Times Yes will also perform. For more information, call (517)316-0400.

• Front Porch Blues will be held at Wharton Center’s Great Hall at 8 p.m. Ticket prices range from $20-$32. For more information, visit www.whartoncenter.com or call (517)432-2000.

Saturday

• The Creole Gallery, 1218 Turner St. in Lansing, presents guitarist and vocalist Vance Gilbert at 8 p.m. Admission is $10 for students and $13 for the general public. For more information, call (517)487-9549.

• The 17th Annual Fall Women & the Arts Festival will begin at 11 a.m. at Edgewood United Church, 469 E. Hagadorn Road. Prices range from $3-$40 for each event. For more information, call (517)339-6841.

• The Temple Club, 500 E. Grand River Ave. in Lansing, presents “That’s the way the cookie crumbled for this kid” at 9 p.m. The event will provide an evening of electronic music incorporating different aspects of live performance. Admission is $5 for ages 21 and up and $8 for ages 18 and up. For more information, call (517)316-0400.

• Texas country singer/comedian Rodney Carrington will perform at the Kalamazoo State Theatre at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25 and $31.50. For more information, visit www.rodneycarrington.com or call (269)345-6500.

Sunday

• The University Activities Board presents “College Bowl: Battle of the Brains” from noon to 6 p.m. at the Union Parlors A, B and C. For more information, call (517)355-3354.

• Haslett Library, 5670 School St. in Haslett, hosts “Medley of Memories,” featuring Bill Keith and Theo Jabin at 2 p.m. For more information, call (517)339-2324.

All weekend

• MSU Opera Theater presents “Trouble In Tahiti” and “Bernstein on Broadway” at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Music Building Auditorium. Admission is $7 for adults, $5 for senior citizens and free for students and those under 18. For more information, call (517)353-9958.

• The MSU Department of Theatre presents “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” at 8 p.m. Friday, 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at Wharton Center’s Pasant Theatre. Admission is $5. For more information, call (517)355-6690 or (517)432-2000.

• “Dragon Tales Live: Journey to Crystal Cave” will be held at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids. The show will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Friday, 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Sunday. Ticket prices range from $10.50-$20. For more information, call (616)742-6600.