5:30 p.m. — Dance Concert (informal student works-in-progress), Dougherty Dance Theatre, Gerlinger Annex, 346-3386, free.
8 p.m. — “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” (theater/symphony), Silva Concert Hall, Hult Center, Seventh Avenue and Willamette Street, 682-5000, $14 to $38.
7 p.m. — Chuck Palahnuik (discussion), University Bookstore, 896 E. 13th Ave., 346-4331, free.
8 p.m. — George Thoroughgood & The Destroyers (roadhouse blues and rock), McDonald Theatre, 1010 Willamette St., 345-4442, $27.50 advance, $30 at the door.
8:30 p.m. — Alpha Charlie (college night pre-party warm-up), Cafe Paradiso, 115 W. Broadway, 484-9933, $5 general public, $4 students.
8 p.m. — “Reckless” (theater), University Theatre, Villard Hall, 346-4363, $6.
9 p.m. — Danny Barnes, Laura Veirs (banjo music and more), Sam Bond’s Garage, 407 Blair Blvd., 431-6603, $5.
9 p.m. — Carlos Washington and the Giant People Ensemble, Nautical Sauce Posse (funk), Samurai Duck, 960 Oak St., 345-6577, $5.
9 p.m. — Wade Biery (singer-songwriter), The Buzz Coffeehouse, EMU, 346-0590, free.
9:30 p.m. — All-Star Jazz Jam, Jo Federigo’s Restaurant and Jazz Club, 259 E. Fifth Ave., 343-8488, $2.
* Friday, March 15
3 p.m. — “A Little Knight Music” (concert/lecture), Knight Library’s browsing room, free.
6:30 p.m. — “Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge” (foreign romance film series), International Resource Center, EMU, free.
7 p.m. — “Taking a Stab at Ceasar” (classics lecture), Gerlinger Hall Alumni Lounge, free.
7:30 p.m. — “Oregon Dance Project” (dance and music), Soreng Theatre, Hult Center, Seventh Avenue and Willamette Street, 682-5000, $16.
8 p.m. — Pearl Django (Gypsy swing), Luna, 30 E. Broadway, 344-6948, $8 advance, $10 at the door.
8 p.m. — “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” (theater/symphony), Silva Concert Hall, $14 -$38.
8 p.m. — “Reckless” (theater), University Theatre, $6.
8 p.m. — Oregon Jazz Ensemble, UO Jazz Lab Bands (jazz), Beall Concert Hall, 346-5678, $5.
8:30 p.m. — The Motet, Son Melao (Afro-Cuban jazz funk), WOW Hall, 291 W. Eighth Ave., 687-2746, $8 advance, $10 day of show.
8:30 p.m. — Middle Eastern Dance Guild of Eugene (traditional and interpretive dance), Cafe Paradiso, $4.
9 p.m. — Nimbus, Tympanic (groove rock), Samurai Duck, $3.
9:30 p.m. — Lazoo (jazz), Jo Federigo’s, $4.
9:30 p.m. — Big Sandy and His Fly Rite Boys (Tex-Mex swing), Wild Duck Music Hall, 169 W. Sixth Ave., 485-3825, $10 advance.
10 p.m. — Basic Assumption (rock), The Cheerful Tortoise, 730 E Broadway, 344-6673, $2.
11 p.m. — Ty Connor and friends (comedy), Sam Bond’s, $2.
* Saturday, March 16
9 a.m. to 7 p.m.– Oregon Adult Band Festival, Beall Hall, free.
8 p.m. — The Wailers, B-Side Players (reggae) McDonald Theatre, $20 advance, $22 at the door.
8 p.m. — “Reckless” (theater), University Theatre, $6.
8 p.m. — The Jeffersons, Bill Willie Blues, Papa’s Soul Kitchen, Dr. Theopolis, Diablo’s Downtown Lounge, 959 Pearl St., 343-2346, $9.
8 p.m. — Dr. Don and The Fianna Cats, Red Pajamas, Samurai Duck, $4.
9 p.m. — Box Set (acoustic), Cafe Paradiso, $8.
9:30 p.m. — Garaj Mahal (jam rock), Wild Duck, $10 advance, $12 at the door.
9:30 p.m. — Jerry Joseph, Wilson Marks (acoustic), Sam Bond’s, $5.
9:30 p.m. — Lazoo (groove), Luna, $5.
9:30 p.m. — Olem Alves Quartet (jazz), Jo Federigo’s, $4.
10 p.m. — What Yo Mama Warned You About, Nautical Sauce Posse (funk), John Henry’s, $3.
* Sunday, March 17
2 p.m. — Dowd Percussion Ensemble (“Music of William Kraft”), University Music Building, $7.
2:30 p.m. — Lazer Vaudeville, Silva Concert Hall, $15.
4 p.m. — Irish Jam Sundays (special St. Patrick’s day jam), Sam Bond’s, free.
6 p.m. — University Gospel Choir and Gospel Ensemble, Beall Hall, $5 general public, $3 students.
7 p.m. — Cris Williamson and Holly Near (singer-songwriter duo), Soreng Theatre, $25.
7 p.m. — Moonday Eve Celebration (music, art, performance for women), Cafe Paradiso, free.
8 p.m. — “Reckless” (theater), University Theatre, $6.
9 p.m. — Ten Ton Chicken (groove and funk), Wild Duck Music Hall, $7.
9 p.m. — Mark Alan (acoustic guitar and vocals), Jo Federigo’s, $3.
9 p.m. –Blockhead, Shortround, Murdaholics, John Henry’s, $3.
9:30 p.m. — Everton Blender, Cansaman (reggae), WOW Hall, $14 advance, $16 at the door.
* Monday, March 18
8 p.m. — Jim Hershey’s Songwriter Showcase (open mic), Cafe Paradiso, $1-$3 suggested donation.
* Tuesday, March 19
8 p.m. — Open Mic, Cafe Paradiso, 35 cents-$1.
7:30 p.m. — John Trudell & Bad Dog, WOW Hall, $15.
* Wednesday, March 20
8:30 p.m. — Justin King, Cafe Paradiso, $5.
