Thursday

Matt Ferguson: Live music from 7-11 p.m. at the Harrison Roadhouse and Roadhouse Pub, 720 Michigan Ave. (517)337-0200.

Mitch Ryder and The Detroit Wheels: The 1960s rock band highlights the night with its hits "Jenny Take a Ride" and "Devil With a Blue Dress On." 9 p.m. at Jambalaya's, 5942 Round Lake Road, Laingsburg. $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Reservations required. (517)651-9072.

The High Strung w/sg Joe Patrick: Mac's Bar, 2700 E. Michigan Ave. Doors open at 9 p.m. $5 cover, 21 and older. (517)484-6795.

Uptown DJs: 10 p.m.-2 a.m. at Buffalo Wild Wings, 360 Albert Ave. No cover, 21 and older. (517)333-2999.

Friday

Friday Night Music with Ray Kamalay: The East Lansing folk musician plays for all ages inside the Chapbook Café. 7:30-9:30 p.m., Schuler Books & Music, 1982 W. Grand River Ave., Okemos. One drink minimum is requested. (517)349-8840.

"MiSSiON iMPROVable": The six-member improv comedy troupe makes a return trip to campus. 10 p.m. and midnight, International Center. Free with student ID and one guest with a valid picture ID. www.missionimprovable.com.

Muddy Halftones: Happy hour at The Temple Club also will include featured bands Hawks & Snakes vs. Sharks (rock) from 5-9 p.m., 8 Ball Grifter (rock-a-billy), Wanderjahr (indie rock) at 10 p.m., 500 E. Grand River Ave. in Old Town Lansing. $5 cover for 21 and older, $8 for 18 and older. (517)316-0400, www.templeclub.com.

Peter Mulvey: The singer and acoustic guitarist will entertain at the Ten Pound Fiddle Coffeehouse. 8 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church, 855 Grove St. $12 (517)337-7744, www.tenpoundfiddle.org.

"Rockin' for Paws": Animal Mother, Detroit's The Ruiners and Lansing's The Pusherz play at a Mac's Bar benefit show for the Friends of the Ingham County Animal Shelter feat. Doors open at 9 p.m., 2700 E. Michigan Ave. $6 cover (to be donated to the charity), 21 and older. (517)484-6795.

Shakefest 2K3: Case Hall Black Caucus plans to help students get their groove on to help raise money for its African-American heritage retreat. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. (doors close at 11:45 p.m.), Union Ballroom. $3 in advance, $5 on Friday, prices go up at the door. Students can order tickets by contacting Rachel Harris at (517)355-7213 or e-mailing Shakefest2003@yahoo.com.

Ultraviolet: The rock cover band headlines Harper's Downtown, 131 Albert Ave. No cover before 9 p.m., $4 after, 21 and older. (517)333-4040.

Uptown DJs: 9 p.m.-2 a.m., The Riviera Cafe Restaurant and Lounge, 231 M.A.C. Ave. No cover, 21 and older. (517)351-5855

Saturday

Black Comedy Tour featuring Shawn C and Maija Digiorgio will perform two shows. 10:15 p.m., 12:15 a.m., Anthony Hall. Two tickets per MSU ID are available from 9-5 p.m. at the University Activities Board office, 322 Union.

Black Poets Society Soulnite: Open mic. 7 p.m., Wonders Hall Kiva. Free.

Children's Story Hours: Schuler Books' Melody Routhier-Laskosky shares fascinating stories of the world around us. 11 a.m., Schuler Books & Music, 1982 W. Grand River Ave., Okemos. Free. (517)349-8840.

National Pan-Hellenic Council IceBreaker 2003: Dance with DJ Kutz to welcome students back from winter break. 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Demonstration Hall ballroom. $5 tickets in advance, contact sigma@msu.edu or sigmagam@msu.edu.

Saturday night "Mass": Lansing techno master Mike Ransom is featured, with Kid Quick opening the dance floor and the hip-hop stylings of DJ Ruckus filling the Red Light Lounge. 10 p.m., The Temple Club500 E. Grand River Ave. in Old Town Lansing. $5 cover for 21 and older, $10 for 18 and older. (517)316-0400, www.templeclub.com.

Story Time with Potter Park Zoo: Learn about different animals and meet some of the critters from Lansing's zoo. 11 a.m., Schuler Books & Music, 1982 W. Grand River Ave., Okemos. Free. (517)349-8840.

The Chrome Flies w/sg Red Supercell: Mac's Bar, 2700 E. Michigan Ave. Doors open at 9 p.m. $5 cover, 21 and older. (517)484-6795.

The Greater Lansing Symphony Orchestra: One of the world's finest musicians, Misha Dichter, performs with the orchestra in works by Carter, Beethoven and Dvorak. 8 p.m., Wharton Center Great Hall. $11-$26.50. (517)487-5001.

The Spragues: Harper's Downtown, 131 Albert Ave. No cover before 9 p.m., $4 after, 21 and older. (517)333-4040.

Uptown DJs: 9 p.m.-2 a.m., The Riviera Cafe Restaurant and Lounge, 231 M.A.C. Ave. $1 cover, 1 and older. (517)351-5855

Sunday

School of Music concert: MSU Children's Choir, Preparatory Choir, Community Music School Singers and MSU High School Treble Ensemble in concert. 4 p.m., Auditorium. $7. Reserved seating only. (517)432-2000.

All weekend

"Fully Committed": Feast on this comedy about an out-of-work actor working as a reservation clerk at one of Manhattan's trendiest four-star restaurants as he deals with diners who would do anything to get a meal there; today through Feb. 2. 7 p.m. Wed.-Thur.; 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; 2 p.m. Sun., BoarsHead Theater, 425 S. Grand Avenue, Lansing. $19-$29. Student discounts available. (517)484-7805.

Karoake: 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Crunchy's, 254 W. Grand River Ave. No cover, 21 and older. (517)351-2506.

TechAve DJs: Reno's East Side Sportsbar & Grill. 9 p.m.-2 a.m., 1310 Abbott Road. No cover and free shuttle within 10 miles. 21 and older. (517)337-2333.

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