NIGHTLIFE

TODAY

Lawrence

The Band That Saved the World, 10 p.m., The Jazzhaus, 926 1/2 Mass., 749-1387.

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

Kelley Hunt, 7 p.m., The Jackpot Saloon, 943 Mass., 832-1085.

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

Truckstop Honeymoon, The Dewayne Brothers, 9 p.m., The Bottleneck, 737 N. H., 841-LIVE.

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

DJ Nick Reddell, 10 p.m., Abe & Jake’s Landing, 8 E. Sixth St., 841-5855.

Kansas City

Blah Blah Blah, Changing Faith, Conspiracy, Cripple Fight, 9 p.m., The Hurricane, 4048 Broadway St., Kansas City, Mo., (816) 753-0884.

Bent, Pariah Syndrome, Malikai, 9 p.m., The Grand Emporium, 3832 Main, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 561-2560.

Taken In Vain, Placate, A?athy, No Cause No Cure, 9:30 p.m., Davey’s Uptown, 3402 Main, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 753-1909.

Sound and the Fury, Albino Fly, Flak, Boris Pitch, Prevail, 9 p.m., Beaumont Club, 4050 Pennsylvania, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 561-2560.

Sick With It, Full Power, Burning Existence, Vermilion Sky, 8 p.m., El Torreon, 3101 Gillham Plaza, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 561-8349.

Katrina Relief Fundraiser, 7 p.m., The Main Street Cafe, 3953 Walnut St., (816) 753-8544.

Ultimate ’80s Night, 10 p.m., Jilly’s on Broadway, 1744 Broadway, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 221-4977.

SATURDAY

Lawrence

The Band That Saved the World, 10 p.m., The Jazzhaus, 926 1/2 Mass., 749-1387.

Idlewild, Inara George, 8 p.m., The Bottleneck, 737 N.H., 841-LIVE.

The Makers, Filthy Jim, The Gleaners, 10 p.m., The Jackpot Saloon, 943 Mass., 832-1085.

Ego Trip with DJ Soap, 10 p.m., The Moon Bar, 821 S. Iowa, 865-3836.

eXposure Battle of the Bands, noon, The Granada, 1020 Mass., 842-1390.

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

Kansas City

Black Attic, Mortimer Skroon, This Alibi, 8 p.m., Grand Emporium, 3832 Main, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 561-2560.

Hurricane Katrina Benefit Concert, 3 p.m.- 3 a.m., Davey’s Uptown, 3402 Main, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 753-1909.

One Degree Difference, 9:30 p.m., The Hurricane, 4048 Broadway, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 753-0884.

Vermilion Sky, Burning Existence, Full Power, Sick With It, 8 p.m., El Torreon, 3103 Gillham Plaza, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 561-8349.

SUNDAY

Lawrence

Grand Buffet, Superargo, 10 p.m., Jackpot Saloon, 943 Mass., 832-1085.

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

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

DJ Shad, 10 p.m., The Jazzhaus, 926 1/2 Mass., 749-1387.

Kansas City

Hackensaw Boys, The Boon, Dirty Mae, Buttermilk Boys, 8 p.m., The Brick, 1727 McGee St., Kansas City, Mo., (816) 421-1634.

Voodoo Kitchen, X-Ray Glasses, Nervous Rex, Lost Dog, 7 p.m., Grand Emporium, 3832 Main, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 561-2560.

MONDAY

Lawrence

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

Cut Copy, 8 p.m., The Gaslight Tavern, 317 N. Second St., 856-4330.

Hopewell, 10 p.m., The Replay Lounge, 946 Mass., 749-7676.

Kirk Rundstrom Band, The Gaslight Tavern, 317 N. Second St., 856-4330.

Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings, Josh Powers, 8 p.m., The Bottleneck, 737 N. H., 841-LIVE.

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

Hammer, Signal Lost, 8 p.m., The Haunted Kitchen, 1900 La.

Kansas City

Brodioke!, 10 p.m., The Brick, 1727 McGee St., Kansas City, Mo., (816) 421-1634.

DJ Record Swap, 9 p.m., Jilly’s on Broadway, 1744 Broadway, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 221-4977.

E.V.O.L.U.T.I.O.N., 10 p.m., Davey’s Uptown, 3402 Main St., Kansas City, Mo., (816) 753-1909.

Rural Grit Happy Hour, 6 p.m., The Brick, 1727 McGee St., Kansas City, Mo., (816) 421-1634.

TUESDAY

Lawrence

Mates of State, Danny Pound Band, Doris Henson, 8 p.m., The Granada, 1020 Mass., 842-1390.

Aaron Kyle, Christopher Harrison, 10 p.m., The Replay Lounge, 946 Mass., 749-7676.

Colin Spring, At the Spine, Lance Fahy and Denell Fahy, Unhappy Camper, 8 p.m., The Crossing, 618 W. 12th St., 865-4044.

Pleasuremaker, Asterales, 9 p.m., Fatso’s, 1016 Mass., 865-4055.

Zombi, This is My Condition, 10 p.m., The Jackpot Saloon, 943 Mass., 832-1085.

Fascination w/ DJ Big Brother, 9 p.m., Last Call, 729 N.H., 832-9800 .

Kansas City

Sixxy Sixx, Sabbath Disciples, Astoria, Ancient Creation, 9 p.m., Grand Emporium, 3832 Main, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 561-2560.

Trapt, 8 p.m., The Beaumont Club, 4050 Penn., Kansas City, Mo., (816) 561-2560.

Rap To School Jam, 9 p.m., The Hurricane, 4048 Broadway, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 753-0884.

WEDNESDAY

Lawrence

Colin Spring, At the Spine, Lance Fahy and Denell Fahy, 10 p.m., The Jackpot Saloon, 943 Mass., 832-1085.

Censura, Epiphany, Placate, 8 p.m., The Granada, 1020 Mass., 842-1390.

Midwest Dilemma, Colin Pepper, Martinez Hillard, 10 p.m., Harbour Lights, 1031 Mass., 841-1960.

Acoustic Open Mic Night, 10 p.m., The Jazzhaus, 926 1/2 Mass., 749-1387.

Free All Beats, 10:30 p.m., The Eighth Street Tap Room, 801 N.H., 841-6918.

Astro Funk, 10:30 p.m., Louise’s Downtown, 1009 Mass., 843-9032.

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

Signs of Life weekly jam, 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m., 722 Mass., 830-8030.

Kansas City

Hinder, 8 p.m., Grand Emporium, 3832 Main, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 561-2560.

Slim spins Bonafide Country, 7 p.m., Davey’s Uptown, 3402 Main St., Kansas City, Mo., (816) 753-1909.

THURSDAY

Lawrence

Mama’s Cookin,’ 10 p.m., The Bottleneck, 737 N.H., 841-LIVE.

Mono, Bellini, 10 p.m., The Jackpot Saloon, 943 Mass., 832-1085.

Neon, 10 p.m., The Granada, 1020 Mass., 842-1390.

Gong Show Karaoke Night with Frenchie Lamar, 10 p.m., The Jackpot Saloon, 943 Mass., 832-1085.

Liquid Buzz Sessions, 7 p.m., Last Call, 729 N.H., 832-9800.

Roots Reggae and Dub w/ DJ Satta, 10 p.m., The Gaslight Tavern, 317 N. Second St., 856-4330.

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

Kansas City

Fat Sal and Senor Ozgood’s Sound System, 9 p.m., Jilly’s on Broadway, 1744 Broadway, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 221-4977.

MUSIC

TODAY

Lawrence

Karaoke, Set ‘Em Up Jacks, 1800 E. 23rd St., 832-2030.

Kansas City

UMKC Conservatory Orchestra concert, 7:30 p.m., White Hall, Performing Arts Center, 4949 Cherry St.

Alfredo Rolando Ortiz, harp, 7 p.m., Carlsen Center, Johnson County Community College, 12345 College Blvd.

Debbie Reynolds in concert, 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday, Carlsen Center, Johnson County Community College, 12345 College Blvd.

SATURDAY

Lawrence

Fountain City Brass Band presents “An Evening at the Opera,” 7:30 p.m., Lied Center, 1600 Stewart Drive, 864-2787.

Kenny White, Rick Bruner, 7:30 p.m., Unity Church, Ninth and Madeline, 841-1447.

Kansas City

Caitlin Tully, violinist, 7 p.m., Folly Theater, 12th and Central, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 415-5025.

“Kids Club – A Birthday Party for All of Us,” 10 a.m., White Hall, Performing Arts Center, 4949 Cherry St.

MONDAY

Lawrence

BREAK!, 7:30 p.m., Lied Center, 1600 Stewart Drive, 864-2787.

Kansas City

Joshua Bell, violinist, 7:30 p.m., UMKC campus, White Hall, Performing Arts Center, 4949 Cherry St., (816) 235-6222.

TUESDAY

Lawrence

Tuesday Night Swing, 9 p.m., Ecumenical Christian Ministries, 1204 Oread Ave., 843-4933.

THURSDAY

Lawrence

John Weatherwax and the Junkyard Jazz Band, 7:30 p.m., American Legion, 3408 W. Sixth St., 842-3415.

THEATER

Lawrence

“Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris,” 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Stage Too!, Crafton-Preyer Theatre, Murphy Hall, KU campus, 864-3982.

“Jerry’s Girls,” 8 p.m. today-Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday and 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Lawrence Community Theatre, 1501 N.H., 843-7469.

“Murder at Fort Leavenworth or the General Is Generally Dead,” 6 p.m., Hereford House, 4931 W. Sixth St., 842-2333.

Kansas City

“Carmen,” 8 p.m. Friday and Sunday, Lyric Opera of Kansas City, 1029 Central, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 471-4933.

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

TOPEKA

“No Sex, No Violence…Only Nudity,” 8 p.m. Saturday, Topeka Performing Arts Center, 214 S.E. Eighth Ave., (785) 234-2787.

“Steel Magnolias,” 6 p.m. dinner, 8 p.m. show Friday-Saturday; 2 p.m. show Sunday; 7 p.m. show Wednesday-Thursday, Topeka Civic Theatre & Academy, 3028 S.W. Eighth, (785) 357-5211.

MISC.

TODAY

Lawrence

“For Your Ears Only” record sale, 6 p.m., Douglas County 4-H Fairgrounds, 2110 Harper St., 749-1737.

Bingo, 7 p.m., Eagles Lodge, 1803 W. Sixth St., 843-9690.

Free Play at the Replay, 3 p.m., The Replay Lounge, 946 Mass., 749-7676.

Poetry reading with Lawrence poets featured in Black Spring, 7:30 p.m.,The Raven Bookstore, 6 E. Seventh St., 749-3300.

Poker Pub, 7 p.m., Liquid, 806 W. 24th St., 749-HAWK.

Kansas City

Trivia Riot, 7 p.m., The Brick, 1727 McGee St., (816)421-1634.

SATURDAY

Lawrence

“Slapstick Circus,” with Vodvill Klown Richard Renner, 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m., Lawrence Arts Center, 940 N.H., 843-2787.

Family Dance, Lawrence Barn Dance Assn., 5 p.m., ECM Building, 1204 Oread Ave., 841-5759.

Farmers Market, 7:30 a.m., Farmers Market, 1000 block of Vermont Street.

“For Your Ears Only” record sale, 10 a.m., Douglas County 4-H Fairgrounds, 2110 Harper St., 749-1737.

Prairie Park Nature Center: Free Kid’s Programs, 10 a.m., Prairie Park Nature Center, 2730 S.W. Harper St., 832-7980.

Poker Pub, 6 p.m., Conroy’s Pub, 3115 W. Sixth St., 856-3663.

Stand Up for Peace, 11 a.m., Watson Park, Seventh and Tennessee streets.

SUNDAY

Lawrence

Bingo, 6:30 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 2206 E. 23rd St., 842-2699.

Poker Pub, 7 p.m and 10 p.m., The Pool Room, 925 Iowa, 749-5039.

Prairie Park Nature Center: Free Kid’s Programs, 1:30 p.m., Prairie Park Nature Center, 2730 S.W. Harper St., 832-7980.

Smackdown!, 8:30 p.m., The Bottleneck, 737 N.H., 841-LIVE.

MONDAY

Lawrence

Poker Pub, 7 p.m., The Pink Flamingo Club, 501 N. Ninth St., 843-9800.

TUESDAY

Lawrence

Poker Pub, 7 p.m., Lawrence Holidome, 200 McDonald Drive, 841-7077.

Kansas City

Soulistic Tuesdays, 8 p.m., Red Vine, 1700 E. 18th St., (816) 472-8463.

WEDNESDAY

Lawrence

Bingo, 7 p.m., Eagles Lodge, 1803 W. Sixth St., 843-9690.

Poker Pub, 7 p.m., The Pool Room, 925 Iowa, 749-5039.

Kansas City

Open Forum w/ Mike Medeiros, 8 p.m., Jilly’s on Broadway, 1744 Broadway, (816) 221-4977.

University Forum: “My Freshman Year in the Kansas Senate,” with State Sen. Marci Francisco, noon-1 p.m., Ecumenical Christian Ministries, 1204 Oread Ave., 843-4933.

TOPEKA

“Fanning the Flames: A Look at the History of Challenged and Banned Books,” 6:30-8:30 p.m., Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, 1515 S.W. 10th Ave., (785) 580-4400.

THURSDAY

Lawrence

Brainville Trivia Show, 8:30 p.m., Stu’s Midtown Tavern, 925 Iowa, 856-STUS.

Poker Pub, 6 p.m., Conroy’s Pub, 3115 W. Sixth St., 856-3663.

MUSEUMs

TODAY

Kansas City

Electromediascope Experimental Film Series: “Traveling Outside and Within: Four Contemporary Chinese Artists,” 7 p.m., The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, 4525 Oak, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 561-4000.

MONDAY

Lawrence

Hallmark Design Symposium Series: Monica Little and Joe Cecere, graphic designers, 6 p.m., Spencer Museum of Art, 1301 Miss., KU campus.

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.

Haskell Cultural Center and Museum, 155 Indian Ave., Haskell Indian Nations University, 832-6686. Hours: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; closed weekends and federal holidays.

Exhibit: “To Lead and To Serve: American Indian Education at Hampton Institute, 1878-1923,” through Oct. 8.

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: “Images of the Journey,” Asian Gallery, through Sept. 25

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.

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

SATURDAY

Lawrence

Opening reception: Lawrence Own-Your-Own art show and sale, 6 p.m.-9 p.m., Hobbs Taylor Lofts, 750 N.H.

Solidarity! Birthday Party with filmmaker Roger Beebe and Boo and Boo Too, Saturday, 6 p.m., Solidarity!, 1119 Mass.

Opening reception: “Shrines,” assemblages by Charron Andrews, 7 p.m.-9 p.m., Hobbs Taylor Lofts, 750 N.H. All proceeds will be donated to Hurrican Katrina relief.

SUNDAY

Lawrence

Opening reception: “Chalks and Pastels,” works by Lawrence artists, 2 p.m.-4 p.m., Unity Gallery, 900 Madeline Lane.

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: Home Again, Kansas University Textiles: Past and Present, through today.

Exhibit: Art Faculty Exhibition, Sunday through Oct. 12.

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 Oct. 22. Reception: 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Saturday. All proceeds will be donated to Hurrican Katrina relief.

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: Paintings by Doug Coffin and new work by Chris Musgrave, ongoing.

Hobbs Taylor Lofts, 750 N.H., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Wednesday; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday-Saturday; and noon-5 p.m. Sunday.

Exhibit: Lawrence Own-Your-Own art show and sale, Saturday through Oct. 2. Opening reception: 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Saturday.

Kansas Union, 1301 Jayhawk Boulevard on KU campus, 864-SHOW.

Exhibit: “Hair Power,” by Hong Zhang, 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: Lawrence Indian Art Show, through Oct. 8.

Olive Gallery and Art Supply, 15 E. Eighth, 331-4114, www.oliveart.org. Hours: Noon-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday and noon-7 p.m. Sunday.

Exhibit: “Pretty Dirty”: New works by Nathan Rightmeier, through September.

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 Oct. 22.

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: Lynn A. Metzger, oil paintings, ongoing.

Topiary Tree, 716 Mass., 842-1181.

Exhibit: Impressionist oil paintings by Joanie Whiteknight, ongoing.

Unity Art Gallery, 900 Madeline, 841-1447. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, 7 p.m.-8 p.m. Wednesday, 9:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sunday.

Exhibit: “Chalks and Pastels,” works by Lawrence artists, through Nov. 12. Reception: 2 p.m.-4 p.m. Sunday.

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 Sept. 30.

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

Exhibit: Ron Holz, photography, through Sept. 30.

Zen Zero, 811 Mass., 832-0001.

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