Happenings
What's going on in your world this weekend
Fire & Mud, a statewide clay exhibition Lansing Art Gallery, Main and Mezzanine Galleries. 113 S. Washington Square in Lansing. (517) 374-6400. Opening reception 7-9 p.m.
"Cobb." A tale of tortured greatness. Riverwalk Theatre. 228 Museum Drive in Lansing. (517) 482-5700. $12 for seniors and students, $14 for adults. 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. 2 p.m. on Sunday.
Common Ground Music Festival Along the banks of the Grand River at Louis F. Adado Riverfront Park. $29 single-day pass, $89 Common Card pass. 1-800-585-3737. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Ray Potter; 6-10:30 p.m. Free Rides on the Super Shot; 6:15 p.m. Halestorm; 7 p.m. Evans Blue; 7:30 p.m. Keith Anderson; 8 p.m. Trapt; 9 p.m. Cheap Trick; 9:30 p.m. Shinedown.
Red Letter Red. and "Krush Groove" with DJ Ruckus Doors open at 8 p.m. $8 for 18-20, $5 for 21 and older. The Temple Club, Grand Room. 500 E. Grand River Ave. in Lansing. (517) 316-0400.
Victoria Vox, Hot Rod (Alward). 8 p.m. Free. Magdalena's Tea House. 2006 E. Michigan Ave. in Lansing. (517) 487-1822.
"Latin Night." Enjoy Latin dancing and music. $10 cover ($5 with student ID). Club 131. 131 Albert Ave. 21 and older. (517) 333-4040.
The Farewell Drive, The Royal Affairs, The Minor Fall, and Mason Proper. Doors open at 9 p.m. $8 for 18 and older, $6 for 21 and older. Mac's Bar. 2700 E. Michigan Ave. in Lansing. (517) 484-6795.
Out Of Town Blues Band. 9 p.m. $3 cover. Rendezvous On The Grand. 226 E. Grand River Ave. in Lansing. Continues through Saturday. 21 and older. (517) 853-0300.
Slim Pickins. 9 p.m. Harper's Restaurant & Brewpub. 131 Albert Ave. 21 and older. (517) 333-4040.
Starfarm. 9:30 p.m. The Green Door Blues Bar & Grill. 2005 E. Michigan Ave. in Lansing. (517) 482-6376.
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Four Dead Flowers, Spiral Crush, Jose Mango, The Damn Bandits and Hucklebone. Doors open at 9 p.m. $8 for 18-20, $5 for 21 and older. The Temple Club, Main Room. 500 E. Grand River Ave. in Lansing. (517) 316-0400.
DJ Patrick Brander. Doors open at 9 p.m. $8 for 18-20, $5 for 21 and older. The Temple Club, Red Light Lounge. 500 E. Grand River Ave. in Lansing. (517) 316-0400.
Gil Mantera's Party Dream, Things Without Wings, The Never, and Hawks and Snakes. 9 p.m. $8 for 18-20, $6 for 21 and older. Mac's Bar. 2700 E. Michigan Ave. in Lansing. (517) 484-6795.
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What It Is. 9:30 p.m. The Green Door Blues Bar & Grill. 2005 E. Michigan Ave. in Lansing. (517) 482-6376.
Hot Sauce. 10:30 p.m. $5 cover. Harper's Restaurant & Brewpub. 131 Albert Ave. 21 and older. (517) 333-4040.
Common Ground Music Festival. Along the banks of the Grand River at Louis F. Adado Riverfront Park. $29 single day pass, $89 Common Card pass. 1-800-585-3737. 10 a.m. Bibo! 4v4 Soccer Tournament; 11 a.m. M.A.S.K.S. Skate Event; 5:30-7:30 p.m. Spinnaker; 5:30-7:30 p.m. Groove Makers; 6-10:30 p.m. Free Rides on the Super Shot; 7:30 p.m. Ritmo; 7:30 p.m. Mavis Staples; 9:15 p.m. The Bangles; 9:15 p.m. Etta James & The Roots Band.
Sunday Common Ground Music Festival.
17th International Symposium on Plant Lipids. Kellogg Center. (517) 432-9895. $175. All day.
Coming Any World.
Play in the Park children's entertainment. Learn to be a nature detective. Valley Court Park. 7 p.m., Tuesday, July 18. Free. Call (517) 319-6823 for more information.
Moonlight Film Festival with Duma. 9:30 p.m., Thursday, July 20. Free. Valley Court Park. For more information, visit http://www.cityofeastlansing.com or call (517) 319-6823.
Fountain Square Concert Series. Mid-Michigan musicians. Featuring heartland music group Two Hearted String Band. 7:30 - 9 p.m., Friday, July 21. Free. Fountain Square next to The Marriott at University Place, 300 M.A.C. in East Lansing. For more information, call (517) 319-6927.
Living Soul. 7 p.m., Tuesday, July 25. Free. Eastwood Towne Center, Lake Lansing Road and US-127 in Lansing. Call (517) 316-9209 for more information.
Play in the Park children's entertainment. "Catch the Wave!" with Marcey Walsh. Learn about the science of sound. Valley Court Park. 7 p.m., Tuesday, July 25. Free. Call (517) 319-6823 for more information.
Moonlight Film Festival featuring "Robots." 9:30 p.m., Thursday, July 27. Free. Valley Court Park. For more information, visit www.cityofeastlansing.com or call (517) 319-6823.
Fountain Square Concert Series. Mid-Michigan musicians. Featuring Celtic group Wanda Degen Celtic Ensemble. 7:30 - 9 p.m., Friday, July 28. Free. Fountain Square next to The Marriott at University Place in East Lansing. For more information, call (517) 319-6927.
Moonlight Film Festival featuring "Spellbound." 9:30 p.m., Thursday, August 3. Free. Valley Court Park. For more information, visit www.cityofeastlansing.com or call (517) 319-6823.
Great Lakes Folk Festival. Aditya Verma, Beyond the Pale, Samite, The Lovell Sisters, Lil' Nathan & the Zydeco Big-Timers and more. Downtown East Lansing. Aug. 11: 6-10:30 p.m., Aug. 12: noon to 10:30 p.m., Aug. 13: noon to 6 p.m. Free.
Film's opening nationwide today:
"Little Man"
Revolution Studios
Director: Keenen Ivory Wayans
Starring:Rated: PG-13
Running time: 90 minutes
Another goofy Wayans brother's comedy, but instead of acting like white chicks, menaces to the hood or really scared; the Wayans team has another strange premise up their sleeves — Marlon Wayans plays a midget criminal, Calvin, that is adopted under the pretense that he's a baby. Shawn Wayans plays the wannable dad, Darryl, and Tracy Morgan is Percy: Calvin's partner in crime.
"You, Me Dupree"
Universal Pictures
Directors:Starring: Kate Hudson, Owen Wilson
Rated:Running time: 108 minutes
Owen Wilson plays Randy Dupree, a free-loading guest at a newlywed's home. Matt Dillon and Kate Hudson play the new weds: Carl and Molly Peterson, while the brother directing team of Anthony and Joe Russo are behind the camera for the comedy, who have also directed of a couple of the "Arrested Development" episodes.
