* Thursday, Jan. 11

7 p.m. — “Art a la Carte!” featuring “A Golden Moment: Contemporary Jewelry Design” (presentation series). Sacred Heart Medical Center auditorium, 1255 Hilyard St. $45 general public, $35 UO Museum of Art members.
8 p.m. — Oregon Opera Ensemble (concert). Beall Concert Hall. $3 students, $5 general admission.
8 p.m. — Earth First! Journal Benefit: Jim Page Citizen’s Band, Timothy Hull. W.O.W. Hall. $8-$10 cover.
8:30 p.m. — Jessica Plotkin (singer/songwriter). Cafe Paradiso, 115 W. Broadway.
9 p.m. — Peter Wilde & Lewi Longmire (acoustic). Sam Bond’s Garage, 407 Blair Blvd. $3-$5 cover.
9:30 p.m. — The U-Gene Band (blues). Black Forest Tavern, 2657 Willamette St. Free.
9:30 p.m. — Forrest T. Black. Classic rock, blues and pop at Foxfire Restaurant and Bar. Two drink minimum.
10 p.m. — ’80s Dance Night (dance). John Henry’s, 136 E. 11th Ave. Women, no cover; men $2.
 

* Friday, Jan. 12

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 of Oregon Cultural Forum Presents National Lampoon’s “Animal House.” 180 Prince Lucien Campbell Hall. Tickets sold at the door. $2 students, $3 general.
8:30 p.m. — Jim Hershey. Cafe Paradiso, 115 W. Broadway. $2 cover.
9 p.m. — Gabriel Blue, Courtesy Clerks and Funnel. W.O.W Hall. $7 cover.
9 p.m. — Eclectic Open Mic Fridays. The Buzz Coffeehouse. Free. Until midnight
9:30 p.m. — Kerosene Dream (folk rock). Sam Bond’s Garage, 407 Blair Blvd. $4 cover.
9:30 p.m. — Roy G. Biv (psychedelic rock). Black Forest Tavern, 2657 Willamette St. Free.
9:30 p.m. — The Symptoms (rock). Foxfire Restaurant and Bar. Two drink minimum.
 

* Saturday, Jan. 13

9 p.m. — Kerosene Dream with Caleb from Calobo (rock). Taylor’s Bar and Grill, 894 E. 13th Ave. $4 cover.
9 p.m. — Easy Target and Second String (pop punk). W.O.W. Hall. $7 cover.
9:30 p.m. — Three Leg Torso (jazz). Sam Bond’s Garage, 407 Blair Blvd. $4 cover.
9:30 p.m. — Tony Rae group (power blues). Black Forest Tavern, 2657 Willamette St. Free.
9:30 p.m. — The Symptoms (rock). Foxfire Restaurant and Bar. Two drink minimum.
 

* Sunday, Jan. 14

7:30 p.m. — Karaoke. Hosted by Jared at Foxfire Restaurant and Bar. Two drink minimum.
9 p.m. — Tim Clark’s Soul-Tet (jazz). Sam Bond’s Garage, 407 Blair Blvd. $3-$5 cover.
9:30 p.m. — Open Mic Night (pick-up jam). Black Forest Tavern, 2657 Willamette St. Free.
 

* Monday, Jan. 15

10 a.m.-4 p.m. — Exhibition: Oil painting by Andrew Rowe and an erotic art group show organized by Jon Wright. LaVerne Krause Gallery, Lawrence Hall, 1190 Franklin Blvd. Free. For information, browse http://art-uo.uoregon.edu/dep_cal.html or call 346-2057 or 346-3610.
7-9 p.m. — Reception for the exhibition of oil painting by Andrew Rowe. LaVerne Krause Gallery, Lawrence Hall.
9 p.m. — Monday Open Poetry Night. The Buzz Coffeehouse. Until 11 p.m. Free.
9 p.m. — Forrest T. Black. Classic rock, blues and pop at Foxfire Restaurant and Bar. Two drink minimum.
9:30 p.m. — Anton & Friends Emerald City Music Sessions (pick-up jam). Black Forest Tavern, 2657 Willamette St. Free.
10 p.m. — DJ TekNeek (dance). Taylor’s Bar and Grill, 894 E. 13th Ave. $1 cover.

* Tuesday, Jan. 16

8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. — Martin Luter King Jr. Celebration: “I Have A Drea,” an audio and video history of the message, “A Dream to be Achieved: Building the ‘Beloved Community’ in the New Millennium.” Amphitheatre, Erb Memorial Union, 1222 E. 13th Ave. Free. For information, browse http://diversity.uoregon.edu/events.html or call 34-5554 or 346-3036.
4-6 p.m. — Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration: Film, “In Remembrance of Martin.” Room 100, Willamette Hall, 1371 E. 13th Ave. Free.
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration: Reception. Alumni Lounge, Gelinger Hall, 1468 University St., followed by a candlelight vigil at 8:30 p.m. at the Amphitheatre, Erb Memorial Union. Free.
7 p.m. — Open mic night (by sign-up). Cafe Paradiso, 115 W. Broadway.
7-9 p.m. — International Film Series: Brazil’s “Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands” is part of a “Death and Taxes” series of films shown in their original language with English subtitles. Room 121, Pacific Hall, 1210 Franklin Blvd. Free. For information, browse http://babel.uoregon.edu/ylc/Filmseres/filmseries.html or call the Yamada Language Center, 346-4011.
9 p.m. — Anton & Friends’ Emerald City Music Sessions. Rock and roll pick-up jam session with special uest host Johnny Wilde at Foxfire Restaurant and Bar. Sign up at 8:15.
9:30 p.m. — John Barley with Pete Weinberger (variety). Black Forest Tavern, 2657 Willamette St. Free.
 

* Wednesday, Jan. 17

10 a.m.-4 p.m. — Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration: “Civil Rights Film Series: A Celebration of 20th Century Movements.” Media Services Studio B, Knight Library, 1501 Kincaid St. Free. For information, browse http://diversity.uoregon.edu/events.html or call 346-5554 or 346-3036.
Noon-1 p.m. — Center for the Study of Women in Society Wednesdays at Noon: Lorraine Brundige, philosophy graduate student, discusses “A Return to Reciprocity.” Room 330, Hendricks Hall, 1408 University St. Free.
Noon-1 p.m. — Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration: Black Student Union Lunch Social and Dialogue. Multicultural Center, Erb Memorial Union, 1222 E. 13th Ave. Free. For information, call 346-554 or 34-3036.
3 p.m. Classics Lecture: Andrea Falcon, University of Pada, discusses “Aristotle and the Limits of Natural Science.” Room 810, Prince Lucien Campbell hall, 1415 Kincaid St. Free. For information, call 346-4155.
7-9 p.m. — Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration: “Two Decades of Martin Luther King Jr. Celebrations: is a community panel and conversation. Ben Linder Room, Erb Memorial Union, 1222 E. 13 Ave. Free.
8:30 p.m. — Robert Bander (jazz guitar). Cafe Paradiso, 115 W. Broadway.9 p.m. — Bill Mallonce & Vigilantes of Love (country). Sam Bond’s Garage, 407 Blair Blvd. $3-$5 cover.
9 p.m. — J.C. Rico & Co (R&B). Foxfire Restaurant and Bar. Free.
9:30 p.m. — Patty McCulla (blues). Black Forest Tavern, 2657 Willamette St. Free.