Arts events

1. BoarsHead Theatre reception for new artistic director, Kristine Thatcher. Center For the Arts, 425 S. Grand Ave. in Lansing. 10:30-11:30 a.m. today.

2. "The Titus Andronicus Experience," a parody of Shakespeare's play, "Titus Andronicus," with a Jerry Springer-style twist. 6:30 p.m. tonight. Washington Park, 2700 S. Washington Ave. in Lansing. Free.

3. Habibi belly dancers at New Aladdin's Restaurant, Frandor Shopping Center. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday. Free.

4. Old School Motown Dinner and Cruise, a rib buffet dinner and dancing to Motown music. 6:30-10:30 p.m. Friday. Grand River Park, 3005 W. Main St. in Lansing. $35, dinner and the cruise, $15, just the cruise. Call (517) 627-2154 for reservations.

5. Heritage Fest. Celebrate Southern Michigan's pioneer heritage. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Walker Tavern, 13220 M-50, Brooklyn, Mich.

Movies to see

1. "The Transporter 2"

2. "A Sound of Thunder"

3. "Underclassman"

4. "Margaret Cho: Assassin"

5. "The Constant Gardener"

Weekend concerts

1. Elephant Man, "Martin Brummeler" and "Draggin Anchors." Mac's Bar, 2700 E. Michigan Ave. $5 for 21 and up, $7 for 18-20. Thursday. Doors open at 9 p.m.

2. "Bradford" and "The Possibilities." Mac's Bar, 2700 E. Michigan Ave. $5 for 21 and up, $7 for 18-20. Friday. Doors open at 9 p.m.

3. DJ Tommy Holiday. Club 131, 131 Albert Ave. Friday. Doors open at 9 p.m.

4. "Gaytar," "Fun Ender," "Dead Stream Corners" and "Beastwood." Mac's Bar, 2700 E. Michigan Ave. in Lansing. $5 for 21 and up, $7 for 18-20. Saturday. Doors open at 9 p.m.

5. "X-Clan" with Illite and DJ Ruckus. Temple Club, 500 E. Grand River Ave. Ladies get in for free, $7 for 21 and up, $12 for 18-20. Saturday.

Five clubs to hit up

1. X-cel Lounge Dance Bar, 224 S. Washington Square in Lansing. Club Culture 101 special. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Thursdays. $2 admission with college ID.

2. X-cel Lounge Dance Bar, 224 S. Washington Square in Lansing. "Sin" Saturdays. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Ladies free until midnight, $5 cover after midnight. $5 cover for guys.

3. The Dollar Nightclub, 3411 E. Michigan Ave. "Sex and Patriotism" plays live Friday night. Half-off drink special. $5 cover.

4. The Dollar Nightclub, 3411 E. Michigan Ave. "Charlie Horse" plays live Saturday night. Ladies' night, $5 cover for guys, ladies are free.

5. Club Southtown, 1146 S. Washington Ave. in Lansing. "El Matador" plays live. 9 p.m. Saturday. $5 cover.