NIGHTLIFE

TODAY

Lawrence

KJHK Birthday Bash, featuring The Capsules, Harvey Girls, Reach, Superargo, 9 p.m., The Bottleneck, 737 N.H., 841-LIVE.

Brian Baggett, Miska Shubaly, 9 p.m., The Gaslight Tavern, 317 N. Second, 856-4330.

Helping Phriendly Band, 10 p.m., The Jazzhaus, 926 1/2 Mass., 749-1387.

Kicks, 9:30 p.m., Slow Ride Roadhouse, 1350 N. Third, 749-2727.

Mae, Circa Survive, Mute Math, The Working Title, 6 p.m. (early show), The Granada, 1020 Mass., 842-1390.

Ten Mile Tide, 10 p.m., Fatso’s, 1016 Mass., 865-4055.

The Wobbly H, 10 p.m., Abe & Jake’s Landing, 8 E. Sixth, 841-5855.

Rowan, 6 p.m., Red Lyon Tavern, 944 Mass., 832-8228.

Americana Music Academy Saturday Jam, 3 p.m., Americana Music Academy, 1419 Mass., 830-9640.

Kansas City

The Silvermen, Paulie Bluenote and the Dukes, Cowtown Playboys, 10 p.m., The Hurricane, 4048 Broadway, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 753-0884.

Billy Ebeling and the Late For Dinner Band, 7 p.m., Jazz Louisiana Kitchen, 39th and State Line, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 531-5556.

Sixxy Sixx, Casket Life, Blood Cow, 10 p.m., Davey’s Uptown, 3402 Main, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 753-1909.

Club Wars Semi-Final: Sick With It, Parah Syndrome, 9 p.m., Grand Emporium, 3832 Main, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 531-1504.

SATURDAY

Lawrence

OK Jones CD release show, Abileen, 10 p.m., The Jackpot Saloon, 943 Mass., 832-1085.

Pat Green, 8 p.m., The Granada, 1020 Mass., 842-1390.

Tornavalanche, Signal to Trust, Volara, 10 p.m., The Replay Lounge, 946 Mass., 749-7676.

Helping Phriendly Band, 10 p.m., The Jazzhaus, 926 1/2 Mass., 749-1387.

Kicks, 9:30 p.m., Slow Ride Roadhouse, 1350 N. Third, 749-2727.

Mason Chasers, DOJO, 5 p.m., The Gaslight Tavern, 317 N. Second, 856-4330.

CANCELED: Mahoots, 4 p.m. (early show), The Replay Lounge, 946 Mass., 749-7676.

Shades of Gray, 10 p.m., Stu’s Midtown Tavern, 925 Iowa, 856-STUS.

Son Venezuela, 10 p.m., The Bottleneck, 737 N.H., 841-LIVE.

Kansas City

Cory Ryan with Chasing 7, 8 p.m., Grand Emporium, 3832 Main, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 531-1504.

Shaking Tree, In the Fire, 10 p.m., The Hurricane, 4048 Broadway, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 753-0884.

SUNDAY

Lawrence

Dios Malos, Dr. Dog, 10 p.m., The Replay Lounge, 946 Mass., 749-7676.

Vera, Chuck and Dave, Ardys and Bradford, 8 p.m., The Gaslight Tavern, 317 N. Second, 856-4330.

Dirty Boogie, 10 p.m., The Gaslight Tavern, 317 N. Second, 856-4330.

Floyd the Barber, 7 p.m., Pachamama’s, 2161 Quail Creek Drive, 841-0990.

Key West Jazz Quartet, 6 p.m., Stone Creek, 3801 W. Sixth St., 830-8500.

Richard Gintowt and Jeff Jackson, 10 p.m., Harbour Lights, 841-1960

Sunday Night Jazz, 10 p.m., Eighth Street Tap Room, 801 N.H., 841-6918.

Kansas City

Juliana Theory, Jamison Parke, June, The Fury, 6:30 p.m., El Torreon, 3101 Gillham Road, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 561-8349.

MONDAY

Lawrence

The Suicide Girls’ Live Burlesque Show, Tsu Sho Ma Mi Re, 9 p.m., The Granada, 1020 Mass., 842-1390.

Opeth, 8 p.m., The Bottleneck, 737 N.H., 841-LIVE.

Beyond Blue, with Lee McBee and Pat Nichols, 5:30 p.m., The Jackpot Saloon, 943 Mass., 832-1085.

Schaffer the Darklord, 10 p.m., The Replay Lounge, 946 Mass., 749-7676.

The Spanktones Open Jam, 9 p.m., The Jazzhaus, 926 1/2 Mass., 749-1387.

Kansas City

Hairy Apes BMX, 9 p.m., Davey’s Uptown, 3402 Main, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 753-1909.

Presence, The Accident Experiment, Albino Fly, 10 p.m., The Hurricane, 4048 Broadway, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 753-0884.

TUESDAY

Lawrence

Will Hoge, Marjorie Fair, 9 p.m., The Bottleneck, 737 N.H., 841-LIVE.

Mass Appeal, 10 p.m., The Gaslight Tavern, 317 N. Second, 856-4330.

Kansas City

Immortal Lee Company Killers, The Black Diamond Heavies, 8 p.m., Davey’s Uptown, 3402 Main, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 753-1909.

Vaux, The Letters Organize, Shots Fired, 7 p.m., El Torreon, 3101 Gillham Road, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 561-8349.

Club Wars Regional Semi-Final: My Enemy, Messiah Complex, 9 p.m., Grand Emporium, 3832 Main, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 531-1504.

WEDNESDAY

Lawrence

Jem, Josh Kelly, 9 p.m., The Bottleneck, 737 N.H., 841-LIVE.

Morningwood, 10:30 p.m., The Replay Lounge, 946 Mass., 749-7676.

Jayplay Live with Aubrey, 8 p.m., The Granada, 1020 Mass., 842-1390.

The Americana Music Academy Jam, 7:30 p.m., Signs of Life, 722 Mass., 830-8030.

Kansas City

The Drew Davis Band, 9 p.m., The Beaumont Club, 4050 Pennsylvania Ave., Kansas City, Mo., (816) 561-2560.

Billy Ebeling, 7 p.m., Jazz Louisiana Kitchen, 39th and State Line, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 531-5556.

Rodney Branigan, 8:30 p.m., Davey’s Uptown, 3402 Main, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 753-1909.

THURSDAY

Lawrence

Athena Reich, Morphing Endorphins, 8 p.m., The Gaslight Tavern, 317 N. Second, 856-4330.

The Bid All-Stars, 10 p.m., The Jazzhaus, 926 1/2 Mass., 749-1387.

Blue October, Suffrajet, The Famed, 8 p.m., The Bottleneck, 737 N.H., 841-LIVE.

Green Lemon, 10 p.m., Fatso’s, 1016 Mass., 865-4055.

Men Women and Children, 10 p.m., The Jackpot Saloon, 943 Mass., 832-1085.

Kansas City

Anchondo, 10 p.m., Davey’s Uptown, 3402 Main, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 753-1909.

Billy Ebeling, 6:30 p.m., Jazz Louisiana Kitchen, 511 Melody, Lee’s Summit, Mo., (816) 525-9459.

Garaj Mahal, 10 p.m., The Hurricane, 4048 Broadway, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 753-0884.

Shooter Jennings with Arthur Dodge and Horse Feathers, 8 p.m., Beaumont Club, 4050 Pennsylvania Ave., Kansas City, Mo., (816) 561-2560.

MUSIC

TODAY

Kansas City

Harriman Arts Program: Young Peoples’ Concert: Chamber Orchestra Kremlin, 8 p.m., Music Hall, 13th and Central, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 415-5025 or (888) 528-5521.

Kansas City Symphony: Strauss’ Exotic Don Juan and Music of “1001 Arabian Nights,” Michael Stern, conductor, 8 p.m., Lyric Theatre, 11th and Central, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 471-0400.

SATURDAY

Lawrence

Love From Lawrence – All-day Katrina Benefit Show, featuring The Glass Coffee Table, Artie Johnson and the Midnight Special, Honeywagen, The Love Squad, The Seedlings, Yucca Roots, Aubrey and Luther “Tubby” Delacroix, 3 p.m., South Park, 1100 block of Massachusetts.

Czech Opera Prague in “Die Fledermaus,” 7:30 p.m., Lied Center, 1600 Stewart Drive, 864-2787.

Ann Zimmerman, 7 p.m., Unity Church, 900 Madeline Lane, 841-1447.

Kansas City

Kansas City Symphony: Strauss’ Exotic Don Juan and Music of “1001 Arabian Nights,” Michael Stern, conductor, 8 p.m., Lyric Theatre, 11th and Central, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 471-0400.

Topeka

Brad Paisley, Sarah Evans, 8 p.m., Topeka Expocenter, One Expocenter Drive, (785) 235-1986.

SUNDAY

Lawrence

Dar Williams, 7:30 p.m., Liberty Hall, 644 Mass., 749-1912.

Shape Note Sing, 1:30 p.m.-4 p.m., Ecumenical Christian Ministries, 1204 Oread, 749-1356.

Kansas City

Kansas City Symphony: Strauss’ Exotic Don Juan and Music of “1001 Arabian Nights,” Michael Stern, conductor, 8 p.m., Yardley Hall, Carlsen Center, Johnson County Community College, 12345 College, Overland Park, (816) 471-0400.

Musica Sacra Chorus and Orchestra, Rockhurst University’s ensemble in residence, 6:15 p.m. program notes, 7 p.m. performance, St. Francis Xavier Church, 52nd Street and Troost Avenue, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 235-6222.

Baldwin

Baker University Artist and Lecture Series: Amarcord, men’s German a cappella quintet, 7:30 p.m., Baldwin First United Methodist Church, (785) 594-8421.

Topeka

Spencer Consort presents “Treasures from the French Baroque,” 4 p.m., Countryside United Methodist Church, 3221 S.W. Burlingame Road, (785) 864-5946.

MONDAY

Kansas City

JCCC Ruel Joyce Recital Series: Don Lipovac, accordion, noon, Recital Hall, Carlsen Center, Johnson County Community College, 12345 College Blvd., Overland Park, (913) 469-3886.

TUESDAY

Kansas City

JCCC Jazz Series: Ed Pharr Trio, noon, Recital Hall, Carlsen Center, Johnson County Community College, 7 p.m., 12345 College Blvd., Overland Park, (913) 469-3886.

WEDNESDAY

Lawrence

CelloRondo, international quartet of cellists, 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Swarthout Recital Hall, KU campus, 864-2787.

THURSDAY

Lawrence

Richie Havens, 8 p.m., Liberty Hall, 644 Mass., 749-1912.

Kansas City

G Love and Special Sauce, Virginia Coalition, 10 p.m., Voodoo Lounge, Harrah’s North Kansas City, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 472-7777.

THEATER

Lawrence

“The Witch of Lok Island,” 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Lawrence Arts Center, 940 N.H.,

843-ARTS.

Kansas City

“Rose’s Dilemma,” 8 p.m. Friday; 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday; and 2 p.m. Sunday, American Heartland Theatre, Crown Center, 2450 Grand Blvd., Suite 314, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 842-9999.

“The Watsons Go To Birmingham – 1963,” 10 a.m., noon and 7 p.m. Friday; 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, 2450 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, Mo., (816) 474-6552.

“Give ‘Em Hell, Harry,” 8 p.m. Friday; 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday; 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday; 7 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, H&R Block City Stage Theater, Union Station, 30 W. Pershing, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 460-2020.

Topeka

“I’ll Be Back Before Midnight,” 6 p.m. dinner, 8 p.m. show Friday-Saturday; and 7 p.m. show 7 p.m. Thursday, Topeka Civic Theatre & Academy, 3028 S.W. Eighth, (785) 357-5211.

MISC.

TODAY

Lawrence

Beijing Modern Dance Company, 7:30 p.m., Lied Center, 1600 Stewart Drive, 864-2787.

Monster Movie: “The Mummy,” (1932), 7 p.m., auditorium, Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vt., 838-3833.

Victor Continential Show, 10 p.m., Liberty Hall, 642 Mass., 749-1972.

Kansas City

Book signing: “Duped By Love,” Patricia Wilson-Smith, 5 p.m., Mane on Main, 2012 Main, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 472-6263.

SATURDAY

Lawrence

Community Event and Concert for Hurricane Relief and Local Disaster Victims, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., South Park, downtown Lawrence, 842-9761 or 749-2742. Proceeds go to the American Red Cross and local food pantries.

Victor Continential Show, 10 p.m., Liberty Hall, 642 Mass., 749-1972.

SUNDAY

Lawrence

Kenan Thompson and Seth Meyers, 7:30 p.m., Lied Center, 1600 Stewart Drive, 864-2787.

TUESDAY

Lawrence

Merce Cunningham Dance Company, 7:30 p.m., The Lied Center, 1600 Stewart Drive, KU campus, 864-2794.

Family Night at Lawrence Community Theatre, create costumes, view special effects and sneak a peak at a rehearsal, Lawrence Community Theatre, 1501 N.H., 843-7469. Registration requested.

Kansas City

Book signing: “Nordies at Noon,” by cancer survivors and co-authors Jennifer Johnson, Baker University graduate, and Kim Carlos, 4 p.m.-6 p.m., Menorah Medical Center Breast Center, 5721 W. 119th, Overland Park, www.nordiesatnoon.com.

WEDNESDAY

Lawrence

Lecture: “Status of the Kansas Prairie Ecosystems,” Kelly Kindscher, KU biology department, noon-1 p.m., Ecumenical Christian Ministries, 1204 Oread, 843-4933.

Lecture: “Women Kansas City

Forum: “The Future of Islam, Democracy and Authoritarianism in the Muslim World,” 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m., Craig Community Auditorium, General Education Building, Johnson County Community College, 12345 College, Overland Park, (913) 469-3886.

THURSDAY

Lawrence

Public Book Review: Charlotte Ostermann, The Writings of Dorothy Sayers,” 7:30 p.m., Signs of Life, 722 Mass., 830-8030.

“Masks and Magic,” Lawrence Community Theatre’s children and families 2-day program with costumes and special effects, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. today and tomorrow, Lawrence Community Theatre, 1501 N.H., 843-7469. Registration requested.

The Flying Karamazov Brothers, 7:30 p.m., Lied Center, 1600 Stewart Drive, 864-2787.

“Real Persons Guide: Jealousy,” 7 p.m., Ecumenical Christian Ministries, 1204 Oread Ave., 843-4933.

MUSEUMs

SUNDAY

Lawrence

Hallmark Design Symposium Series: Robynne Raye, Modern Dog, graphic designer, 6 p.m., Spencer Museum of Art, , 1301 Miss., 864-4710.

ONGOING

Lawrence

Clinton Lake Museum, Route 5, 1 p.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Sunday and by appointment, (785) 748-0800.

Exhibits: “Clinton Lake Communities: The First 20 Years, 1854-1874,” “Religion,” “The Underground Railroad,” “The J.C. Steele House,” ongoing.

Spencer Museum of Art, 1301 Miss., KU, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursdays; and noon-5 p.m. Sunday, 864-4710.

Exhibit: “Quilts: A Thread of Modernism,” North Balcony Gallery, through Oct. 30.

Exhibit: “Lee Friedlander – At Work,” Kress Gallery, through Dec. 11.

Exhibit: “Discourse on Discovery: Native Perspectives on the Trail,” South Balcony Gallery, through Dec. 11.

Kansas University Natural History Museum, on Jayhawk Boulevard on KU campus, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday, 864-4540 or 864-4450.

Watkins Community Museum of History, 1047 Mass., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday; 841-4109, www.watkinsmuseum.org.

Exhibit: Prairie Gold: “Opportunity & Struggle: Early Settlement of Douglas County, 1820-1861,” through 2005.

GALLERIES

TODAY

Topeka

Reception: David Gross, 5 p.m.-9 p.m., Phoenix Gallery Topeka, 2900 Oakley, (785) 272-3999.

SATURDAY

Lawrence

Reception: “Convergence,” works by Canadian and U.S. Women artists, 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m., Lawrence Arts Center, 940 N.H., 843-2787.

Reception: “Paths and Structures,” a community art installation in conjunction with “Convergence,” Art & Design Gallery, Art and Design Building, KU campus, 864-3209.

ONGOING

Lawrence

Art and Design Gallery, Art and Design Building, KU, 864-3209. Hours: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, 8:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Friday, 1 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Sunday. Gallery closed Saturdays and Holidays.

Exhibit: “Paths and Structures,” a community art installation, through Oct. 28. Reception: 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Saturday.

CornerBank, 4621 W. Sixth, 838-9400. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-noon Saturday.

Exhibit: “Side by Side,” featuring eclectic works by Jan Gaumnitz including painting, photography, prints and sculpture, through Oct. 29.

Diane’s Artisan Gallery, 801 1/2 Mass., 856-1155. Hours: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and until 7 p.m. Thursday.

Exhibit: Salina jeweler Barbara Snyder, working in precious metal, clay, pearls, turquoise and other materials, ongoing.

Dole Institute of Politics, KU campus, 864-4900. Hours: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. daily.

Exhibit: Trade Center memorial and memory wall honoring World War II veterans from Kansas, ongoing.

Do’s Deluxe, 416 E. Ninth St., 841-2254.

Exhibit: “Shrines,” assemblages by Charron Andrews, Saturday through Saturday. All proceeds will be donated to Hurrican Katrina relief.

Douglas County Law Library Art Gallery, 111 E. 11th St., 838-2477 or www.douglascolawlibrary.org. Hours: Noon-3 p.m. Monday and Wednesday and 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday. All exhibits sponsored by Lawrence Art Guild.

Exhibit: “Acrylic abstracts by Glen Hunter,” through Oct. 30.

Fields Gallery, 712 Mass., 842-7187. Hours: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday, and noon-5 p.m. Sunday.

Exhibit: Artwork by Diana Dunkley, Saturday through Nov. 30.

Free State Credit Union, 23rd and Haskell, 842-5657.

KANU, 1120 W. 11th.

Exhibit: “But her oil did not run out,” mixed media celetial folk art assemblages, through Oct. 28.

Kansas Union Gallery, 1301 Jayhawk Boulevard on KU campus, 864-SHOW. Hours: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Exhibit: Hong Zhang, drawings, through Oct. 28.

Lawrence Arts Center, 940 N.H., 843-2787. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Frequently open in evenings.

Exhibit: “Convergence,” through Nov. 30. Reception: 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Saturday.

The Lied Center, KU campus, 864-2794.

Exhibit: “Conflict and Creativity: A Look at Israel and China,” through Monday.

Olive Gallery and Art Supply, 15 E. Eighth St., 331-4114, www.oliveart.org. Hours: 11-6 p.m. daily.

Exhibit: The Walking Undead: 2 Legit 2 Quit, ongoing.

Phoenix Gallery, 919 Mass., 843-0080.

Exhibit: Porcelain bowls by Seattle ceramic artist Steve Mahler, ongoing.

Exhibit: Judith Mackey, Flint Hills paintings, through Oct. 31.

Signs of Life, 722 Mass., 830-8030. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Thursday-Saturday.

Exhibit: “Unfolding,” new works by Heather Smith Jones, through Saturday.

SilverWorks and More, 715 Mass., 842-1460. Hours: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday.

Exhibit: Decorative stoneware by Patrick Horsley, studio potter; “anxieties & neuroses,” sculpture by Christine Kaiser; kinetic objects made of recycled materials by Tomas Savrda and beast metalworks by Fred Scott, ongoing.

Southwest and More, 727 Mass., 843-0141. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday.

Exhibit: Paintings and sculptures by native and Western artists, ongoing.

Starbucks, 647 Mass., 832-0300.

Exhibit: Susan McCarthy, oil pastels, ongoing.

Topiary Tree, 716 Mass., 842-1181.

Exhibit: Impressionist oil paintings by Joanie Whiteknight, ongoing.

Vermont Street BBQ, 728 Mass., 856-4227.

Exhibit: “Kansas: Land, Water and Skyscapes,” photography by D.W. Gates, ongoing.

Wildcat Studio, 3320 Peterson Road, Suite 102A, 842-3154. Hours: by appointment.

Exhibit: Portraits, paintings and epic-size history paintings by Wayne Wildcat, ongoing.

Z’s Divine Espresso east, 1800 E. 23rd, Suite A, 842-7651.

Exhibit: Paula Freed, watercolor and oil, through Oct. 31.

Z’s Divine Espresso downtown, 10 E. Ninth, Suite A, 843-3007.

Exhibit: Jeff Benzing, oil and watercolor paintings, through Oct. 31.

Zen Zero, 811 Mass., 832-0001.

Exhibit: “On the Path Through the Craft,” lattice sculptures and framing by Terry Miller, ongoing.