Arts happenings
Today, Friday, Saturday: "A Day in the Death of Joe Egg" presented by Unique Minds, a production group dedicated for and with mentally challenged young adults. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. at the Arena Theatre in the Auditorium. Tickets cost $5.
Friday: The Greater Lansing Symphony Orchestra led by its final guest conductor, John Morris Russell for "Russell's Comet." The performance is at 8 p.m. in Wharton Center and tickets cost $10-$42 from www.LansingSymphony.org or (517) 487-5001.
Friday, Saturday: "Taking Sides" presented by the Riverwalk Theatre Black Box at the Creole Gallery, 1218 Turner St., in Lansing. Performances are at 8 p.m. and cost $10 from www.riverwalktheatre.com or (517) 482-5700.
Saturday: "Anthropology Super Saturday" at Impression 5 Science Center, 200 Museum Dr. in Lansing. Activities for all ages last from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost is $5 for adults, $3.50 for seniors and students and free for children three and under.
Saturday: Butch Thompson's New Orleans Jazz Originals at Pasant Theatre. The performance is at 8 p.m. and tickets cost $33.50 or $15 for students with ID from www.whartoncenter.com or (800)-WHARTON.
Sunday: "The Magic Flute" performed by the Salzburg Marionettes at Fairchild Theatre. Performances are at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets cost $36 or $15 for students with ID from www.whartoncenter.com or (800)-WHARTON.
Music happenings
Tonight: The Casionauts, The Hard Lessons and The Recital at The Temple Club, 500 E. Grand River Ave., in Lansing. Doors open at 8 p.m. The first band begins at 9 p.m. Cost is $8 for 18-20 and $6 for 21 and up.
Melissa Ferrick with Natalia Zukerman at Creole Gallery, 1218 Turner St., in Lansing. The show begins at 9:30 p.m. The 7:30 p.m. show is sold out. Ferrick is signed with Atlantic Records and will play songs from her latest release, "The Other Side." Tickets cost $15 and are available at Elderly Instruments, 1100 N. Washington, in Lansing or at Archives Book Shop, 517 W. Grand River Ave. or by credit card with a $2 fee per ticket at www.creolegallery.com or by calling (517) 487-9549.
Friday: Mac's Bar, 2700 E. Michigan Ave., in Lansing: White Horse starring Lyle Carmichael with Gambit the MC in a talk show format with stand-up comedy and skits. There also will be DJ sets by DJ Benny Ben and DJ Snakes. Funk and jazz music will be provided by Corporate Gun with special guest the Invisible Man. Doors are at 9 p.m. The cost is $8 for 18-20 and $6 for 21 and up.
Saturday: The High Strung record release party with Bradford and The Peddlers at Mac's Bar. Doors open at 9 p.m. The cost is $8 for 18-20 and $6 for 21 and up.
Films playing this weekend
Movies coming out this Friday:
"Aeon Flux," starring Charlize Theron, Frances McDormand, Sophie Okonedo. Directed by Karyn Kusama. Rated PG-13.
Playing at Campus Center Cinemas:
"Cinderella Man," starring Russell Crowe and Renée Zellweger. Directed by Ron Howard. Rated PG-13.
"Lord of War," starring Nicolas Cage and Jared Leto. Directed by Andrew Niccol. Rated R.
"The Princess Bride," starring Fred Savage, Christopher Guest and André the Giant. Directed by Rob Reiner. Rated PG.
"Wedding Crashers," starring Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn. Directed by David Dobkin. Rated R.
Venue happenings
Connxtions Comedy Club
2900 N. East St. in Lansing
Comedian Andy Campbell
8 p.m. Thursday
8 p.m. and 10:15 p.m. Friday and Saturday
Admission: $3 with a valid college ID on Thursday. Regular admission:, $8 on Thursday, $10 on Friday and Saturday.
Visit www.connxtionscomedyclub.com for more information.
The Dollar Nightclub MS
3411 E. Michigan Ave. in Lansing
Half-off night with DJ Donnie D on Friday
Most drinks are half the regular price.
Admission: 21 and up
Visit www.thedollarnightclub.com for more information.
Spiral Video Dance Bar
1247 Center St. in Lansing
Beginning today, Thursdays will feature a lounge with music, dance and stage. Doors open at 9 p.m.
Admission: 18 and up.
Visit www.spiraldancebar.com for more information.
Miscellaneous happenings
East Lansing Winter Festival & Chili Cook-Off
1-5 p.m. Sunday
Various locations downtown, including the Marriott Hotel, 300 M.A.C. Ave.
Admission: Free
Jingle Jam Music Tent
1-5 p.m. Sunday
Ann Street Plaza
Admission: Free
Salsa Night
Friday, 9 p.m.- 1 a.m.
International Center
Admission: Free
42nd Annual Arts & Crafts Show
9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday
Union
Admission: Free
Comedian Tim Young
9:30 p.m. and 11 p.m. Saturday
International Center
Admission: Free
