Thursday, Oct. 26
8 p.m. — Michael Collier (book reading and signing). Alumni Lounge, Gerlinger Hall. Free.
8 p.m. — Emerson String Quartet (classical). Beall Hall. Tickets $15-$30.
9 p.m. — Peter Wilde Band (acoustic). Sam Bond’s Garage, 407 Blair Blvd. $3-$5 cover.
9:30 p.m. — Jazz Jam Session. Jo Federigo’s, 259 E. Fifth Ave. $5 minimum per person.
10 p.m. — Liquid Soul (Chicago funk). Taylor’s Bar and Grill, 894 E. 13th Ave. $8 cover.
10 p.m. — ’80s Dance Night (dance). John Henry’s, 136 E. 11th Ave. Women, no cover; men $2.
Friday, Oct. 275:30 p.m. — First Friday Gallery Walk. Jacob’s Gallery, 44 W. Broadway. Free.
7:30 p.m. — American Boychoir (concert), Central Presbyterian Church, 15th Avenue and Patterson Street. $7 students, $10 general public.
7:30 p.m. — “Stranger Than Paradise” (film). 180 PLC. $2 students, $3 general public.
7:30 p.m. — Dance and lessons (ballroom). 220 Gerlinger Hall. $3 students and faculty, $4 general public. Until 11:30 p.m.
8 p.m. — University jazz combos play “The Jazz Cafe.” 186 music building. $3 students, $5 general public.
8:30 p.m. — Jason Palmer Quartet (jazz). Theo’s Jazz Club, 126 W. Broadway. Doors open at 8 p.m. $3 cover, one coffee minimum.
9 p.m. — The U-Gene Band (new old-time groove). The Tiny Tavern, 394 Blair Blvd. No cover.
9 p.m. — Witches Ball with Lady of the Blind, Serpentina Ala Nar (costume ball/dance). WOW Hall, 291 W. Eighth Ave. Doors open at 8:30 p.m. $6-$10 at the door.
9 p.m. — Eclectic Open Mic Fridays. The Buzz Coffeehouse. Free. Until midnight.
9 p.m. — Casey Neil Trio (Americana/Celtic). Sam Bond’s Garage, 407 Blair Blvd. $4 cover.
9:30 p.m. — Yonder Mountain String Band (bluegrass). Wild Duck, 285 E. Fifth Ave. Doors open at 9 p.m. 21 and over. $8 cover.
9:30 p.m. — Gus Russell Quartet (jazz). Jo Federigo’s, 259 E. Fifth Ave. $2 cover, $5 minimum per person.
10 p.m. — Rubberneck (Latin funk). Taylor’s Bar and Grill, 894 E. 13th Ave. $8 cover.
10 p.m. — Gabriel Blue, Welsh Rabbit . John Henry’s, 136 E. 11th Ave. $3 cover.
Saturday, Oct. 28All day — Saturday Market: Craig Einhorn (classical guitar), Vaughn (clowning around), Sun Bossa Duo (Brazilian music), Bonnie Bailiff (original folk), Patty McCulla(folk favorites), Flacid Ashback (’60s and ’70s rock). Saturday Market Stage, Eighth Avenue and Oak Street. Free.
10:30 a.m. — “Songfest” (children’s concert). Beall Hall. $2 children and University students, $3 adults.
1 p.m. — Andrew Vachss’ “Dead and Gone” (book reading and signing). Browsing Room, Knight Library. Free.
8 p.m. — Old time contra dance. Kelly School, 650 Howard Ave. Workshop at 7:30. $6.
8 p.m. — “Swan Lake” (ballet), Hult Center: Silva Concert Hall, Seventh Avenue and Willamette Street. Tickets $15-$62.
8 p.m. — The Bughouse Five (roots rock-n-roll). Sam Bond’s Garage, 407 Blair Blvd. $3-$5 cover.
8:30 p.m. — Stone Cold Jazz with Kenny Reed (jazz). Theo’s Jazz Club, 126 W. Broadway. Doors open at 8 p.m. $3 cover, one coffee minimum.
9 p.m. — The U-Gene Band (new old-time groove). The Overtime Tavern, 770 S. Bertelsen Rd. No cover.
9 p.m. — Lenny Schmidt and Quincy Reyes (stand-up comedy). ScandalÕs Night Club in Kowloon, 2222 Centennial Blvd. $6 cover.
9:30 p.m. — The Workman Project, with Mojo (rock/costume party). WOW Hall, 291 W. Eighth Ave. Doors open at 9 p.m. $7 cover.
9 p.m. — Miracle Orchestra/Mother Hips (experimental jazz/rock). TaylorÕs Bar and Grill, 894 E. 13th Ave. $6 cover.
9:30 p.m. — Vinyl (funk). Wild Duck, 285 E. Fifth Ave. Doors open at 9 p.m. $10 cover.
9:30 p.m. — Olem Alves Quartet (jazz). Jo FederigoÕs, 259 E. Fifth Ave. $2 cover, $5 minimum per person.
9:30 p.m. — The Isodores. VetÕs Club. 21 and over. $2 cover.
10 p.m. — ’80s Halloween Vinyl (dance). John HenryÕs, 136 E. 11th Ave. $2 cover.
Sunday, Oct. 29
2 p.m. Ñ ÒSwan LakeÓ (ballet), Hult Center: Silva Concert Hall, Seventh Avenue and Willamette Street. Tickets $15-$62.
8 p.m. — Rebecca Gates from the Spinanes (solo performance). Sam Bond’s Garage, 407 Blair Blvd. $4-$7 cover.
8 p.m. — 7 Seconds, Groovie Ghoulies, Union 13, Death By Stereo (punk rock Halloween party). WOW Hall, 291 W. Eighth Ave. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. $8 advance, $10 at the door.
9 p.m. — Necrosluts, Warning: Broken Machine, Americunt (goth). John Henry’s, 136 E. 11th Ave. $4 cover.
9 p.m. — Mark Alan (acoustic). Jo Federigo’s, 259 E. Fifth Ave. $3 cover, $5 minimum per person.
9:30 p.m. — Open mic night. Black Forest Tavern, 2657 Willamette St. Free.
Monday, Oct. 30
8 p.m. — Jazz Arrangers Concert. Beall Hall. $3 students, $5 general public.
9 p.m. — Monday Open Poetry Night. The Buzz Coffeehouse. Until 11 p.m. Free.
9 p.m. — Funky Monday open mic, featuring Patti McCulla (acoustic). Jo Federigo’s, 259 E. Fifth Ave. $5 minimum per person.
10 p.m. — DJ Tekneek (dance). Taylor’s Bar and Grill, 894 E. 13th Ave. $1 cover.
10 p.m. — I.A.M. (jungle, trip-hop). John Henry’s, 136 E. 11th Ave. Women, no cover; men $2.
Tuesday, Oct. 31
6 p.m. — Haunted House by Threshold Doom. 1042 N. Third Place, Springfield. Until 10 p.m. Free.
7 p.m. — International Film Series: “Ma Vie En Rose,” (France). 122 Pacific Hall. Until 9 p.m. Free.
8:30 p.m. — John Crider hosts Free Jazz/local originals by invitation (jazz). Theo’s Jazz Club, 126 W. Broadway. Doors open at 8 p.m. $2 cover, one coffee minimum.
9 p.m. — Halloween with The Red Elvises and The Brainwashers (surf rock/costume party). WOW Hall, 291 W. Eighth Ave. Doors open at 8:30 p.m. $8 advance, $10 at the door.
9:30 p.m. — Barbara Dzuro (jazz piano). Jo Federigo’s, 259 E. Fifth Ave. $5 minimum per person. 10 p.m. — Beard (rock). John Henry’s, 136 E. 11th Ave. $2 cover.