Films opening this weekend:
"Elizabethtown," starring Orlando Bloom, Kirsten Dunst and Susan Sarandon. Directed by Cameron Crowe. Rated PG-13.
"The Fog," starring Selma Blair (born in Southfield, MI) and Tom Welling. Rated PG-13.
"Domino," starring Mickey Rourke and Keira Knightley. Rated R.
"Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill" is a documentary about a homeless musician discovering the meaning of life after initiating a friendship with a bunch of parrots. Playing tonight at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbott Road, at 7:30 p.m. Also showing at Wells Hall, room 108B, Friday through Sunday at 7p.m. and 9:15p.m.
Another recent release that's still cool:
"Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit," with the voices of Peter Sallis and Helena Bonham Carter. Rated G.
Music
Friday: The Temple Club Four Year AnniversaryLF Extravaganza with The Fags, The Pusherz, The Fuzz, Ten Mile Tide, The Family Tree and LeGusta. Doors are at 8 p.m. The show is free for those 18 and over if you arrive before 9 p.m. After that, it's $10 for 18-20 and $8 for 21 and over.
Friday: Hip-Hop show at Mac's Bar, 2700 E. Michigan Ave, in Lansing with Hangar 18, Cryptic of Atoms Family, Astronautalis, SelfSays, Gambit the MC and DJ Benny Ben. Doors open at 9 p.m. and the cost is $8 for 18 and over.
Saturday: Downtown Brown, SMB, Battle Scars and Retard O Bot at Mac's Bar. Doors are at 9 p.m. and the cost is $8 for 18-20 and $6 for 21 and over.
Miscellaneous events
"Domino" advance screening. Free passes required, pick up at Union. Plays in B-108 Wells Hall. Thursday, 8:00 p.m.
Sweetest Day Dance. Free food to first 150 people. International Center. Saturday, 8:00 p.m.-midnight. Admission: Free
Pumpkin Trot, 5K Run/Walk. Proceeds benefit the Heuga Center. East Lansing Soccer Complex. Sunday, 10 a.m. Admission: $20 entry fee
Arts
Today, Friday, Saturday, Sunday: "Born Yesterday," an MSU Deparment of Theatre production. Pasant Theatre at the Wharton Center. Performances are 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets cost $8.50 plus a $1.50 restoration fee.
Saturday, Sunday: "No Way to Treat a Lady," a BoarsHead Theatre production. BoarsHead Theatre, 425 S. Grand Ave. in Lansing. Performances are 8 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets range in cost from $8 to $35.
Saturday: "Expressions of Healing and Hope," opening reception of artwork by survivors of sexual and domestic violence. Michigan Women's Historical Center and Hall of Fame, 213 W. Main St. in Lansing. Exhibit opening will be from 1-3 p.m. and is free. A reception will follow at Magdalena's Tea House, 2006 E. Michigan Ave. from 3-5 p.m. A donation is suggested for the reception, which includes music, poetry and refreshments.
Nightlife
Thursday: The Dollar Nightclub, 3411 E. Michigan Ave. in Lansing. $2 Thursdays with Mixxin DJs. "FHM Party" tonight. Most drinks $2. Visit www.thedollarnightclub.com for more information.
Friday: The Dollar Nightclub, 3411 E. Michigan Ave. in Lansing. Half-off night with DJ Donnie D. Most drinks are half the regular price. 21 and up admission. Visit www.thedollarnightclub.com for more information.
Thursday, Friday and Saturday: Connxtions Comedy Club, 2900 N. East St. in Lansing. "Natural Born Comics" Steve Brewer, Bill Bushart and Laura Lou. Show times are 8 p.m. Thursday, 8 p.m. and 10:15 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Admission on Thursday is $8. Admission on Friday and Saturday is $10. Admission is $3 with a valid college ID. Visit www.connxtionscomedyclub.com for more information.
