Movies
Films coming out this Friday:
"Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire," starring Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint. Directed by Mike Newell. Rated PG-13.
"Walk the Line," starring Joaquin Phoenix, Reese Witherspoon and Ginnifer Goodwin. Directed by James Mangold. Rated PG-13.
Special film treat for East Lansing:
"Intimate Stories," starring Javier Lombardo and Antonio Benedictis. Directed by Carlos Sorin. In Spanish with English subtitles. Playing tonight at 7:30 p.m. in the East Lansing Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbott Road ($7 general admission and $5 students and senior citizens). Playing Friday through Sunday at 7 p.m. and 9:15 p.m. in Wells Hall ($6 general admission and $3 students).
Another recent release that's still cool:
"Derailed," starring Clive Owen, Jennifer Aniston and RZA. Directed by Mikael H?fstr?m. Rated R.
Music
Tonight: Rescue, Light, Pines, The Silent Type and War Between The States at Mac's Bar, 2700 E. Michigan Ave., in Lansing. Doors open at 9 p.m. The cost is $6 for 21 and up and $8 for 18-20.
Will Hoge with The Trews and Cool Hand Like at The Temple Club, 500 E. Grand River Ave., in Lansing. Doors open at 8 p.m. and tickets are $8 in advance at www.templeclub.com.
Friday: Rainer Maria, The TImeout Drawer, Gaffa and The Minor Fall at Mac's Bar. Doors open at 9 p.m. The cost is $8 for 21 and over and $10 for 18-20.
Lyle Lovett with John Hiatt, Joe Ely and Guy Clark at the Wharton Center. Doors are at 8 p.m. and ticket prices are $20, $30, $43 and $50. Get tickets at the box office or at www.whartoncenter.com.
Saturday: Tom Taylor CD release party at Mac's Bar with 550 and Textbook. Doors open at 9 p.m. and the cost is $5 for 21 and up only.
Arts
Today, Friday, Saturday, Sunday: "The Life," a musical about prostitutes and pimps put on by MSU Department of Theatre and MSU School of Music at Fairchild Theatre in the Auditorium. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. tonight, 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday. Tickets cost $17.50 for adults, $9.50 for students and $13.50 for seniors and can be purchased through the Wharton Center in advance at (800) WHARTON. Due to adult themes and language, this show is not intended for children.
Today, Friday, Saturday, Sunday: "To Be Announced," a musical about the challenges of opening a new theater by a small theater company put on by Sunsets With Shakespeare. Performances at 8 p.m. tonight, Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday in R.E. Olds Anderson Rotary Barn at Woldumar Nature Center, 5739 Old Lansing Rd. in Lansing. Tickets cost $15 general admission or $7 for students and seniors.
Friday: "Cir*cus/Car*ni*val" exhibition will open at (SCENE) Metrospace, 303 Abbott Road, from 6-10 p.m. The event will feature the works of 12 artists, circus and carnival games, a performance by Calliope and food catered by Spartan Signature Catering. All ages of attendants are welcome and encouraged to wear costumes.
Miscellaneous events
Honest D & The Steel Reserve
8 p.m. Friday
Unitarian Universalist Church of Greater Lansing, 855 Grove St.
Admission: $10 for students with ID
"Rhapsody of Spring"
7 p.m. Thursday
Wells Hall, Room B106
Admission: Free
"Beyond the Box: How to Land a Unique Job in Today's Dynamic World"
3 p.m. Friday
Law College Building, Room 343
Admission: Free
Michigan Writers Series with Conrad Hilberry
7:30 p.m. Friday
Main Library, Room W449
Admission: Free
Comedy Night with C. Willi Myles
Anthony Auditorium, room 1281
Shows 9 p.m. and 11 p.m. Friday
Admission: Free
Venues
Thursday: The Dollar Nightclub, 3411 E. Michigan Ave. in Lansing. $2 Thursdays with Mixxin DJs. Most drinks $2. Visit www.thedollarnightclub.com for more information.
Friday and Saturday: Connxtions Comedy Club, 2900 N. East St. in Lansing. Dustin Diamond. Show times are 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Admission on Friday and Saturday is $16.50, with a $4 discount for students with ID. Visit www.connxtionscomedyclub.com for more information.
Saturday: The Madonna Party at Spiral Video Dance Bar, 1247 Center St. in Lansing. Visit www.spiraldancebar.com for more information.
