* Thursday, Jan. 25

7 p.m. — Yuji Hiratsuka’s “Reflections On/Between the East and the West” (slideshow). 155 Lawrence. Free.
7 p.m. — Peace Corps slideshow. Multicultural Center, 33 EMU. Free.
8 p.m. — “Cloud Nine” (theater). Lord Leebrick Theatre, 540 Charnelton. $7 students, $15 general admission. Every Thursday until Feb. 10.
8:30 p.m. — Mare Wakefield, Sean Shanahan, Kevin Murphy. Cafe Paradiso, 115 W. Broadway. $3 cover.
9:30 p.m. — John Barley with Peter Weinberger (variety). Black Forest Tavern, 2657 Willamette St. Free.
10 p.m. — ’80s Vinyl Dance Hall (dance). John Henry’s, 136 E. 11th Ave. Women, no cover; men $2.
 

* Friday, Jan. 26

7:30 p.m. — Dance and lessons (ballroom). 220 Gerlinger Hall. $3 students and faculty, $4 general public. Until 11:30 p.m. every Friday.
8 p.m. — “Desperate Living” (film). 180 PLC. $2 students, $3 general public.
8 p.m. — “Cloud Nine” (theater). Lord Leebrick Theatre. $7 students, $15 general admission. Every Friday until Feb. 10.
8:30 p.m. — John Shipe Trio. Cafe Paradiso. $3 cover.
9:30 p.m. — Christy McWilson Band (rock). Sam Bond’s Garage, 407 Blair Blvd. $4 cover.
9:30 p.m. — Roy G. Biv (psychedelic rock). Black Forest Tavern. Free.
10 p.m. — MoJo (original rock). John Henry’s. $2 cover.
 

* Saturday, Jan. 27

1 p.m. — “Images of China” (puppet show). Willamalane Senior Center. Free.
8 p.m. — Old Time Contra Dance. Kelly School, 650 Howard Ave. $6.
8 p.m. — “Cloud Nine” (theater). Lord Leebrick Theatre. $7 students, $15 general admission. Every Saturday until Feb. 10.
8:30 p.m. — John Shipe Trio. Cafe Paradiso. $3 cover.
8:30 p.m. — Little Charlie and the Nightcats (dance hall blues). Wild Duck, 285 E. Fifth Ave. 21 and over.
9 p.m. — Aaron Baca (acoustic). The Buzz Coffeehouse. Until 11 p.m. Free.
9:30 p.m. — Door Number Three (power blues). Black Forest Tavern. Free.
10 p.m. — Ron Jeremy’s S&M Sideshow, Slightly Stoopid and Sprung Monkey (variety/rock). WOW Hall, 291 W. Eighth Ave. Doors open at 9 p.m. $13.50 advance, $15 at the door.
10 p.m. — MoJo (original rock). Taylor’s Bar and Grill, 894 E. 13th Ave. $4 cover.
10 p.m. — McKenzie Project, Big Hippie (funk/rock). John Henry’s. $3 cover.
 

* Sunday, Jan. 28

5 p.m. — Chinese New Year Festival (food and exhibits). Skylight and Ballroom, EMU. Until 9 p.m. Tickets $7.
7:30 p.m. — Karaoke hosted by Jared. Foxfire Restaurant and Bar. 4740 Main St., Springfield. Two-drink minimum.
9:30 p.m. — Open Mic Night (pick-up jam). Black Forest Tavern. Free.
10 p.m. — Sodomites, Arcweld (rock). John Henry’s. $1 cover.
 

* Monday, Jan. 29

10 a.m. — Photography show (exhibition). LaVerne Krause Gallery, Lawrence Hall, 1190 Franklin Blvd. Until 4 p.m. Through Feb. 2. Free.
8:30 p.m. — Adrian Legg (acoustic guitar virtuoso). WOW Hall. Doors open at 8 p.m. $10 advance, $12 at the door.
8 p.m. — “Kodo” (Taiko drumming). Silva Concert Hall, Hult Center, Seventh Avenue and Willamette Street. Tickets $17.50-$27.50.
9 p.m. — Monday Open Poetry Night. The Buzz Coffeehouse. Until 11 p.m. Free. Every Monday.
9:30 p.m. — Vin-Fizz (progressive rock). Sam Bond’s Garage. $3 cover.
9:30 p.m. — Anton & Friends Emerald City Music Sessions (pick-up jam). Black Forest Tavern. Free.
10 p.m. — DJ TekNeek (dance). Taylor’s Bar and Grill. $1 cover.
 

* Tuesday, Jan. 30

11 a.m. — Family Album Show (exhibition). Adell McMillan Gallery, EMU (second floor). Until 5 p.m. Through Feb. 14. Free.
7 p.m. — Open mic night (by sign-up). Cafe Paradiso. Every Tuesday.
7 p.m. — “Blue” (French film). 121 Pacific Hall. Until 9 p.m. Free.
9 p.m. — Anton & Friends’ Emerald City Music Sessions. Rock and roll pick-up jam session with special guest host Johnny Wilde at Foxfire Restaurant and Bar. Sign up at 8:15. Two-drink minimum.
10 p.m. — Love As Laughter, Gabriel Blue (alternative). John Henry’s. $6 cover.
10 p.m. — the New Deal (live progressive breakbeat house). Taylor’s Bar and Grill. $6 cover.
 

Wednesday, Jan. 31

10:30 a.m. — Victor Steinhardt (piano). Baker Downtown Center, 975 High St. Until noon. Free.
4:30 p.m. — “Golden Compass” discussion (children’s book club party). Children’s Department, University Bookstore. Free.
6:30 p.m. — “Anna Karenina” (Russian film). 115 Pacific Hall. Free.
7:30 p.m. — Paul Piana (rock-climbing slideshow). 100 Willamette Hall. $2 general, students free.
8:30 p.m. — Robert Bander (jazz guitar). Cafe Paradiso. Free.