* Thursday, April 5

3:30 p.m. — “Finding the Extraordinary in the Ordinary: Writing about Everyday Life,” a speech given by author Susan Orlean, sponsored by the School of Journalism and Communication. Gerlinger Lounge. Free.
8 p.m. — Leon Redbone (American curiosa). WOW Hall, 291 W. Eighth Ave. $17 advance, $19 at the door.
8:30 p.m. — Indiegrrl Showcase, with Mare Wakefield, Holly Figueroa, Eileen Hemphill-Haley. Cafe Paradiso, 115 W. Broadway. Free.
10 p.m. — 80s Vinyl (dance). John Henry’s, 136 E. 11th. $2.
10 p.m. — Chupacabra (world funk). Taylor’s Bar and Grill, 894 E. 13th. $6.

* Friday, April 6

Noon — Annie Rapid (acoustic) EMU Ampitheater (if rain: Taylor Lounge). Free.
8 p.m. — Spike Lee Film Festival: Do the Right Thing. 180 PLC. $TBA.
8 p.m. — Jonatha Brooke & Elise Coakley (folk rock). WOW Hall, 291 W. Eighth Ave. $18 advance, $20 at the door.
8:30 p.m. — Carmizin (acoustic fusion). Cafe Paradiso, 115 W. Broadway. $3 at the door.
10 p.m. — Ominous Seapods (primordial jam-rock). Taylor’s Bar and Grill, 894 E. 13th. $6.
10 p.m. — Sabbath Fest with Witch Mountain, YOB, Archdruld, HC Minds (hard rock). John Henry’s, 136 E. 11th. $4.

* Saturday, April 7

8 p.m. — Spike Lee Film Festival: Bamboozled. 180 PLC. $TBA.
8:30 p.m. — Basic Assumption (acoustic alternative) Cafe Paradiso, 115 W. Broadway. Free.
8:30 p.m. — Double Image (vibraphonist David Friedman & recording artist Dave Samuels). Beall Hall, 961 E. 18th Ave. $7 general admission, $4 students and senior citizens, at the door.
9 p.m. — Los Mex Pistols & The Danged (latin rock). WOW Hall, 291 W. Eighth Ave. $7 at the door.
10 p.m. — One Up, Two Down, Throat, Lucid (hard rock). John Henry’s, 136 E. 11th. $4.
10 p.m. — Honey Bucket (Bluegrass CD release). Taylor’s Bar and Grill, 894 E. 13th. $4.

* Sunday, April 8

3 p.m. — Dr. Stan’s Science Circus, faculty of the Department of Physics (benefit for River Road School). WOW Hall, 291 W. Eighth Ave. $5-10 sliding scale.
8 p.m. — Spike Lee Film Festival: She’s Gotta Have It. 180 PLC. $TBA.
8:30 p.m. — Box Set (acoustic duo). Cafe Paradiso, 115 W. Broadway. $6 at the door.
9 p.m. — Starter Kit — Super 8 Film Night with Hot for Chocolate (films). John Henry’s, 136 E. 11th. Free.

* Monday, April 9

10 p.m. — LOW, Danielson Famile, Wow & Flutter (alternative rock). John Henry’s, 136 E. 11th. $7.

* Tuesday, April 10

7 p.m. — Open Mic. Cafe Paradiso, 115 W. Broadway.
8 p.m. — “Classical Music for Piano Trio” with guest violinist Jaap Schroeder, fortepianist Bonnie Garrett and cellist Marc Vanscheeuwijck. Beall Concert Hall, 961 E. 18th Ave. $7 general admission, $4 students and senior citizens, at the door.

* Wednesday, April 11

7:30 p.m. — D.O.A., D.I., Streetwalkin’ Cheetahs (punk rock). WOW Hall, 291 W. Eighth Ave. $10 advance or at door.
8 p.m. — Frederick Busch (reading and book signing). Browsing Room of the Knight Library, 1501 Kincaid St. Free.
8 p.m. — Karl Denson and His Tiny Universe with special guest Chris Wood. EMU Ballroom. $15/ $17 at EMU Ticket Office.
10 p.m. — Iron Fist Crew — Dance Hall Reggae (dance). John Henry’s, 136 E. 11th. Ladies free, guys $2.