Friday

"Measure for Measure" performed by Sunsets with Shakespeare tonight through Sunday at the Lou Adado Riverfront Park Sun Bowl, between the Lansing City Market and Lansing Center in Lansing. Show starts at 6: 30 p.m. each night and admission is free with a $2 suggested donation. For more information, visit www.sunsetswithshakespeare.com.

Lecture on the trend of authors borrowing characters to create new writings at the Capital Area District Library, 401 S. Capitol Ave., Lansing. The talk runs between 12:30 p.m. and 1 p.m., and admission is free. For more information call (517) 367-6363 or visit www.cadl.org.

Reggae Calypso-style group The Gratitude Steel Band perform at Fountain Square, corner of M.A.C. and Albert avenues, from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. for free. For more information visit www.cityofeastlansing.com.

"Aesop Says" shows 7:30 p.m. Friday night and 2 p.m. Saturday at the Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbott Road. The play is put on by the All-of-us Express Children's Theatre. Tickets are $7 at the door for adults, and $5 for 19 and younger. For more information, call (517) 394-4118 or visit www.allofusexpress.org.

Pamela Philo a 4-H entertainer will be performing at the Ingham County Fair at 4 p.m. at the Shirley Clark Pavilion. The band 1 Heart 4 Him will perform at 6 p.m., and the Backwoods Band will take the stage at 9 p.m. The events are free.

Soulstice 9:30 p.m. The Green Door Blues Bar & Grill, 2005 E. Michigan Ave. in Lansing. (517) 482-6376. Appearing through Saturday.

Uptown DJs 8 p.m. Rick's American Cafe, 224 Abbott Road. (517) 351-2288.

General Accordion and The Boomin' System, Dead Stream Corners, Hydropphonic. Doors open at 9 p.m. $5 for 21 and older, $7 for 18 to 20. Mac's Bar, 2700 E. Michigan Ave. in Lansing. (517) 484-6795.

DJ Tommy Holiday 9 p.m. Cover: $5 with student ID, $10 without. Club 131, 131 Albert Ave. (517) 333-4040.

Old Town Blues Band 9:30 p.m. Rendezvous On the Grand, 226 E. Grand River Ave. in Lansing. (517) 853-0300. Appearing through Saturday.

Magdalena's Drum Circle and Open Mic. Drumming from 7-9:30 p.m., open mic from 9:30-11 p.m. $3 cover. Magdalena's Tea House, 2006 E. Michigan Ave. in Lansing. (517) 487-1822.

Clock Tower Case, Jonathan Hape, Sonic Monster. $5 for 21 and older, $8 for 18 to 20. The Temple Club (Grand Room), 500 E. Grand River Ave. in Lansing. (517) 316-0400.

Beretta Sky $5 for 21 and older, $8 for 18 to 20. The Temple Club (Red Light Lounge), 500 E. Grand River Ave. in Lansing. (517) 316-0400.

Lansing JazzFest featuring Tim Cunningham, T.J. and Mike, Johnny O'Neil, Tumbao Bravo and more. Music begins at 5 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. Saturday. Free. Old Town in Lansing. Through Saturday.

Saturday

33rd Annual Island Art Fair at Island Park on River Steet in Grand Ledge runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call (517) 627-9843 or visit www.grandledgemi.com.

Downtown Lansing hosts the African American Parade and Family Heritage Picnic starting at noon. The parade begins on North Capitol Avenue and goes to Allegan Street with a picnic at Ferris Park, located at the corner of Walnut and Shiawassee streets. For more information, call (517) 484-2180.

Sammy Kaye Orchestra performs at the Holt Performing Arts Complex, 5885 W. Holt Road, Holt at 7 p.m. under the conduction of Roger Thorpe. For more information, call (517) 699-2624, (517) 699-6439 or (517) 676-5046.

Celtic Americana-style group The Lash performs at Ann Street Plaza, located at the corner of M.A.C. and Albert avenues from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. for free. For more information, visit www.cityofeastlansing.com.

Multi-Cultural Day at the Ingham County Fair. A variety of performances showcasing a tradition and/or culture will take place from noon until the fair closes. Opening and welcome ceremonies in the Shirley Clark Pavilion begin at 12:50 p.m.

The Reverend Right Time. 8 p.m. Rick's American Cafe, 224 Abbott Road. (517) 351-2288.