Films opening Friday
"Just Like Heaven," starring Reese Witherspoon and Mark Ruffalo. Rated PG-13.
"Lord of War," starring Nicolas Cage, Jared Leto and Ethan Hawke. Rated R.
"Venom," starring Agnes Bruckner and Jonathan Jackson. Rated R.
"Cry_Wolf," starring Jon Bon Jovi and Julian Morris. Rated PG-13.
Another recent release that's still cool
"The Man," starring Samuel L. Jackson and Eugene Levy. Rated PG-13.
Music
Thursday:1 Hurricane Katrina Benefit with DJs Ruckus, Christian and Old Mr. P. All proceeds will be donated to Hurricane Katrina relief. The show is at Mac's Bar, 2700 E. Michigan Ave., in Lansing.
Friday: Electric Six with esQuire and Studiotone at The Temple Club, 500 E. Grand River Ave., in Lansing. Doors open at 8 p.m. for the 9 p.m. show. $8 for advance tickets. 18 and up can attend.
Calliope, A Thousand Times Yes and Starling Electric at Mac's Bar. 18+ are welcome. Doors open at 9 p.m.
Saturday: The Fallopian Dudes, Tension Head, Reactovox and Fried Chinese Donalds at Mac's Bar. $5 for 21 and up, $7 for 18-20. Doors open at 9 p.m.
Arts
Today, Friday, Saturday and Sunday: "The Ritz," a comedy about mistaken identities. At 7 p.m. today, 8 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, 2 p.m. on Sunday at Riverwalk Theatre, located at 228 Museum Drive in Lansing. Fridays and Saturday $12; $10 for seniors and students. Thursdays and Saturday $10; $8 for seniors and students.
Today, Friday, Saturday and Sunday : "King O' the Moon," a comedy following the Pazinski family into the 1960s. At 7 p.m. today, 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. on Sunday. BoarsHead Theatre at The Center For the Arts, 425 S. Grand Ave. in Lansing. Adults: $26-33, seniors $21-27.
Blank Artists + Friends concert and art show. The Temple Club, 500 E. Grand River Ave., in Lansing. Doors open at 8 p.m. Show from 9 p.m. -2 a.m. Thursday. Admission: $5 for 21+, $8 for 18+
Venues
Magdalena's Tea House, 2006 E. Michigan Ave., in Lansing. Comedian Joe Brandon invites all local comedy acts to come out for an open mic 9 p.m. Friday night. Other local comics will perform. $5 cover. Visit www.magdalenasteahouse.com for more information.
The Dollar Nightclub, 3411 E. Michigan Ave., in Lansing. Dance at "Mixxed-up Thursdays with DJ Donnie D." Most drinks $2. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Thursday. Visit www.thedollarnightclub.com for more information.
The Dollar Nightclub, 3411 E. Michigan Ave., in Lansing. Ladies night/10-year anniversary, featuring Sprague Brothers and DJ Donnie D. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday. Visit www.thedollarnightclub.com for more information.
Misc.
Mission IMPROVable, improv comedy group from Chicago. International Center. Shows at 9:30 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. Saturday. Admission: free
Scotty K., stand-up comedian. Connxtions Comedy Club, 2900 N. East St., in Lansing. 8 p.m. Thursday, 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Admission: $8 Wednesday, $10 Friday and Saturday
Fall Used Book Sale, East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbott Road. 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Saturday and 1-3 p.m. Sunday
Inside Islam: A Cultural Fair. Find out about Islamic faith and Muslim culture. Islamic Center of East Lansing, 920 S. Harrison Ave. 1-5 p.m. Sunday
