* Thursday, Oct. 4
7 p.m. — On the Rocks (male Acapella group) auditions, 211 School of Music, open to all male University students, auditions until 11 p.m. For more information, call Peter Hollens at 915-3496.
8 p.m. — Magical Thursday (DJ dance), WOW Hall, 291 W. 8th Ave., $8 at the door. Until 1 a.m.
8 p.m. — Gordon Lightfoot (balladeer, guitarist and storyteller), Silva Concert Hall, Hult Center, $26-$33.
8 p.m. — Special early show with Pedro the Lion, Starflyer 59, Seldom (ambient indie), $5, John Henry’s, 136 E. 11th Ave., 10 p.m. — 80’s Vinyl (dance), $2, also at John Henry’s.
9 p.m. — Midnight Sun (jazz duo), The Buzz Coffeehouse, EMU.
* Friday, Oct. 5
6 p.m. — First Artists’ Mask Show reception (featuring mask artists Ann Hubbird, Stephen White, Carson Albares and Kathleen Piper), until 8 p.m.
7:30 p.m. — “Surfing the Waves of Grace: an informal evening of dance,” Lane Community College, Blue Door Theatre, Performing Arts Building, $6.
8 p.m. — Tim Reynolds (singer, songwriter), WOW Hall, $12 advance, $14 at the door.
9 p.m. — Eclectic Open Mic (hosted by Patrick Dodd, every Friday night), The Buzz Coffeehouse, EMU.
9:30 p.m. — Palace (dance music), Wild Duck Music Hall, 169 W. 6th Ave., 21-and-over, doors open at 9 p.m., $8.
* Saturday, Oct. 6
10 a.m. — Hatha Yoga and Meditation (six-week series through Nov. 10, led by Lareina Rose DePompeo), WOW Hall , until 11 a.m., suggested donation $5. For more information, call 687-2746 or 345-3575.
10 a.m. — Saturday Market Entertainment with Jim Hershey (acoustic originals), Tim Miller (awesome tough juggler), Adam & Kris (action-packed power folk), The Lennonite Choir, Alan Byer (contemporary folk), Butterfly Blue (high-spirited folk and swing).
3 p.m. and 8 p.m. — Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story, Silva Concert Hall, $22.50-$38.50.
7:30 p.m. — “Surfing the Waves of Grace: an informal evening of dance,” Lane Community College, Blue Door Theatre, $6.
8 p.m. — The Versatile Piano (pianist), Soreng Theater, Hult Center, $15-$35.
9 p.m. — “Spin Psycle Tour” with Mixmaster Mike, Swollen Members, WOW Hall, $15 advance, $17 at the door, doors open at 8 p.m.
9 p.m. — Weekly stand-up comedy, featuring Leif Skyving and Mark Saltveit, Scandal’s Night Club, 2222 Centennial Blvd., $6 cover.
9:30 p.m. — Rubberneck (funk), Wild Duck Music Hall, 21 and over, doors open at 9 p.m., $8.
10 p.m. — Norma Fraser (reggae CD release), Taylor’s Bar and Grill, 894 E. 13th Ave., $6.
10 p.m. — POK CD Release Party with Pass Out Kings, Courtesy Clerks, Spreadeagle (punk), John Henry’s, $5.
* Sunday, Oct. 7
2:30 p.m. — The Versatile Piano (pianist), Beall Hall. Call 682-5000 for ticket information.
9 p.m. — Plug Spark SanJay, Watsonville Patio (rock, electronica), John Henry’s, $3.
* Monday, Oct. 8
9 p.m. — Culture (reggae), McDonald Theatre, 1010 Willamette St., doors open at 8 p.m., $16.50 advance, $19 at the door.
9 p.m. — Poetry Open Mic, The Buzz Coffeehouse.
* Tuesday, Oct. 9
7:30 p.m. — “Women, Hormones, Hostility and Heart Disease,” PeaceHealth’s Women’s Information Network free seminar, DoubleTree Hotel, 3280 Gateway Rd., until 9 p.m.
8:30 p.m. — Old ’97s, Mini Bar (rock), WOW Hall, $10 advance, $12 at the door, doors open at 8 p.m.
9 p.m. — Sam Hahn (acoustic folk jazz), The Buzz Coffeehouse.
10 p.m. — Community Sounds (reggae, hip hop), John Henry’s, $2.
* Wednesday, Oct. 10
8:30 p.m. — Chris Whitley (blues rock), WOW Hall, $10 advance, $12 at the door, doors open at 8 p.m.
10 p.m. — Los Mex Pistols (tex mex), John Henry’s, $2.
