NIGHTLIFE

TODAY

Lawrence

Arthur Dodge and the Horsefeathers, 10 p.m., The Replay Lounge, 946 Mass., 749-7676.

Blackalicious, 9 p.m., The Bottleneck, 737 N.H., 841-LIVE.

Blackpool Lights, 10 p.m., The Jackpot Saloon, 943 Mass., 832-1085.

BLT Band, 9 p.m., Stu’s Midtown Tavern, 925 Iowa, 856-7887.

Pleasuremaker, Señor Ozgood, Proffit Snoddit, South Low, 9:30 p.m., The Gaslight Tavern, 317 N. Second, 856-4330.

Racy Grace, 9 p.m., Slow Ride Roadhouse, 1350 N. Third, 749-2727.

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

Salva Me, 8 p.m., The Jazzhaus, 926 1/2 Mass., 749-1387.

Shaking Tree, 9 p.m., Fatso’s, 1016 Mass., 865-4055.

Steve Ewing, Zach Hexum, Lost 80, Theory and Logic, 7 p.m., The Granada, 1020 Mass., 842-1390.

Volara, Sad Fingers, 9 p.m., Eighth Street Tap Room, 801 N.H., 841-6918.

Mike Roberts, 7 p.m., Bambino’s Italian Cafe, 1801 Mass., 832-8800.

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

Kansas City

Stacey Earle and Mark Stuart, 7 p.m. (early show), Davey’s Uptown, 3402 Main, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 753-1909.

Venus Van Horn and the Cass County Lamenters, The Shotgun Idols, 10:30 p.m., Davey’s Uptown, 3402 Main, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 753-1909.

Nebula, Honky, 8:30 p.m., The Hurricane, 4048 Broadway, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 753-0884.

Thor, Swill & Vibralux, 9 p.m., Grand Emporium, 3832 Main, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 531-1504.

SATURDAY

Lawrence

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

Apollo 13, Loglady, 10 p.m., The Bottleneck, 737 N.H., 841-LIVE.

Coalesce, Nodes of Ranvier, Filthy Jim, Mesa Falls to Mephisto, 8 p.m., The Granada, 1020 Mass., 842-1390.

Conner, AM Syndicate, Swayback, 10 p.m., The Jackpot Saloon, 943 Mass., 832-1085.

Racy Grace, 9 p.m., Slow Ride Roadhouse, 1350 N. Third, 749-2727.

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

Kansas City

One Degree Difference, The Leo Project, Penumbra, 10 p.m., Davey’s Uptown, 3402 Main, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 753-1909.

SUNDAY

Lawrence

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

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

What Made Milwaukee Famous, Dada Jam, Glass Family, 10 p.m., The Jackpot Saloon, 943 Mass., 832-1085.

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, 830-8500.

Jazz at the Tap Room, 11:30 p.m., Eighth Street Tap Room, 801 N.H.

MONDAY

Lawrence

Lee McBee, 5:30 p.m., The Jackpot Saloon, 943 Mass., 832-1085.

Minus the Bear, These Arms Are Snakes, Thunderbirds Are Now!, City on Film, 9 p.m., The Granada, 1020 Mass., 842-1390.

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

Kansas City

Aqualung, 9 p.m., Grand Emporium, 3832 Main, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 531-1504.

Billy Ebeling and the Late for Dinner Band Open Jam, 1 p.m.-5 p.m., Knuckleheads, 2715 Rochester, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 483-1456.

TUESDAY

Lawrence

GreenWheel, Upside, Relapse, 8 p.m., The Granada, 1020 Mass., 842-1390.

Syde-Sho Launch Party, 9 p.m., Fatso’s, 1016 Mass., 865-4055.

Tuesday Night Folk Concert, 8 p.m., Signs of Life, 722 Mass., 830-8030.

Kansas City

Blossary, The Drams, 8 p.m., Davey’s Uptown, 3402 Main, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 753-1909.

Madball, Walls of Jericho, Misery Signals, Full Blown Chaos, 7:30 p.m., El Torreon, 3101 Gillham Plaza, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 561-8349.

WEDNESDAY

Lawrence

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

Black Mollys, Choad, Supernauts, 9 p.m., The Bottleneck, 737 N.H., 841-LIVE.

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

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

Kansas City

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

Relapse, Upside, Greenwheel, 9 p.m., Davey’s Uptown, 3402 Main, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 753-1909.

THURSDAY

Lawrence

Billy Goat, Hairy Apes BMX, Malachy Papers, Mike and Earl Duo, 9 p.m., The Bottleneck, 737 N.H., 841-LIVE.

Dallas Moore Band, 9 p.m., Slow Ride Roadhouse, 1350 N. Third, 749-2727.

The Kills, 7 p.m., The Granada, 1020 Mass., 842-1390.

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

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

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

Kansas City

Anthony Gomes, 9:30 p.m., Davey’s Uptown, 3402 Main, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 753-1909. Jimmy Thackery and the Drivers, 8:30 p.m., The Hurricane, 4048 Broadway, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 753-0884.

Leela James, 9 p.m., Grand Emporium, 3832 Main, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 531-1504.

MUSIC

Kansas City

Fridays: William Gangle, guitarist, 7 p.m.-9 p.m., Cafe Sebastienne, Kemper Musuem of Contemporary Art, 4420 Warwick Blvd., Kansas City, Mo., (816) 753-5784.

TODAY

Kansas City

Brooks & Dunn, Big & Rich, Cowboy Troy, 7 p.m., Verizon Wireless Amphitheater, 633 N. 130th St., Bonner Springs, (913) 721-3400.

SATURDAY

Lawrence

Brewgrass Festival, featuring DJ Liondub, DeWayn Bros., Arthur Dodge, Yuca Roots, High Water Marksman, Konza Swamp, Kasey Rausch and the Buttermilk Boys, Fast Food Junkies, Poor Miners Union, 2 p.m.-midnight, Burcham Park, (913) 339-6022.

Kansas City

Interpol, 8 p.m., Uptown Theater, 3700 Broadway, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 753-8665.

MONDAY

Kansas City

John Mellencamp, John Fogerty, 7:30 p.m., Verizon Wireless Amphitheater, 633 N. 130th St., Bonner Springs, (913) 721-3400.

JCCC Ruel Joyce Recital Series: Linda Maxey, marimba, and Holly Beneventi, piano, noon, Carlsen Center, Johnson County Community College, 12345 College Blvd., Overland Park, (913) 469-8500, ext. 3605.

TUESDAY

Lawrence

Hurricane Benefit Concert: vocalists Joyce Castle, John Stephens, Genaro Mendez, Julia Buxholm and Mike Davidson; pianists Jack Winerrock, Richard Reber, Robert Koenig, Michael Kirkendoll, Ellen Bottorff and Janet Corwin; flutists David Fedele, Mary Fukushima, Annie Gnojek and Matthew Allison; and clarinet and marimba duo of Larry and Linda Maxey; the Kansas Brass Quintet; bassoonist Laura Liesring; tumpeter Steve Liesring; and tuba player Scott Watson, 7:30 p.m., Swarthout Recital Hall, KU campus, 864-ARTS.

Kansas City

Lyle Lovett and His Large Band, 7:30 p.m., Starlight Theatre, 4600 Starlight Road, Kansas City, Mo., (800) 776-1730.

THURSDAY

Lawrence

Leo Kottke and Mike Gordon, 8 p.m., Liberty Hall, 644 Mass., 749-1912.

Kansas City

Willie Nelson, 8 p.m., The Midland Theater, 1228 Main, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 471-8600.

THEATER

Lawrence

“Dinner,” comedy skits based on TV shows and commercials, 6:30 p.m. today, Sally Hersh Auditorium, West Junior High School, 2700 Harvard, 832-5500. One-half of donations will go to hurricane relief and the other half support fall drama.

Kansas City

“Blink Twice for Her,” Friday- Thursday, H&R Block City Stage Theater, Union Station, 30 W. Pershing, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 460-2020.

“Go, Dog. Go!” Tuesday-Thursday, H&R Block City Stage Theater, Union Station, 30 W. Pershing, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 460-2020.

“Havoc,” Bill T. Jones, 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Wylliams/Henry Danse Theatre, White Recital Hall, Performing Arts Center, 4949 Cherry, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 235-6222.

“Guys and Dolls,” 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Belger Arts Center, 2100 Walnut, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 756-0282.

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

“The Hindu and The Cowboy,” 4 p.m. Sunday, Blue Ridge Presbyterian Church, 6429 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown.

MISC.

TODAY

Lawrence

“Picking Up the Pieces,” Kaw Valley Quilters Guild 2005 Show,” 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Lawrence Community Building, 11th and Vermont.

Kansas City

Kansas City International Film Festival, today-Thursday, Glenwod Arts Theatre, 9575 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park. (913) 642-4404 or www.kansasfilm.com.

44th Annual Greek Festival, 6 p.m.-10 p.m., Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation, 120th and Wornall, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 942-9100.

SATURDAY

Lawrence

Brewgrass Festival: Eight breweries participating and music, 2 p.m.-midnight, Burcham Park, (913) 339-6022.

LOLA (Ladies of Lawrence Artwork), 1-night showing of handbags, jewelry, clothing and more, 6 p.m.-10 p.m., Crafty & Company, 918 Mass.

“Picking Up the Pieces,” Kaw Valley Quilters Guild 2005 Show,” 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Lawrence Community Building, 11th and Vermont.

Kansas City

Ballet with a Bang!, Kansas City Ballet, 6 p.m., Powell Gardens, 1609 N.W. U.S. Highway 50, Kingsville, Mo., (816) 697-2600.

44th Annual Greek Festival, noon-10 p.m., Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation, 120th and Wornall, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 942-9100.

SUNDAY

Lawrence

Freedom Fair, sponsored by Douglas County Chapter of the ACLU, 3 p.m.-6 p.m., South Park Recreation Center, 1141 Mass., 842-8408.

TUESDAY

Kansas City

Visiting Scholar Lecture Series: “Stem Cell Research: Fact, Fantasy and the Human Future,” David A. Prentice, Ph.D., 7:30 p.m., Mabee Theater, Sedgwick Hall, Rockhurst University, 1100 Rockhurst Road, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 501-4828.

Mark Morris Dance Group, 7:30 p.m., Music Hall, 13th and Central, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 415-5025 or (888) 528-5521.

Book discussion: Stop the Next War Now!, University of Missouri-Kansas City, Women’s Center, 51st Street and Rockhill Road, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 235-1638.

Lecture and book signing: Suzanne Harrison, 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m., Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, 4801 Rockhill Road, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 235-6063.

Panel discussion: The Origin of Hispanic Heritage Month, 11:30 a.m., African American Hisotry and Culture House, 5245 Rockhill Road, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 235-5628.

WEDNESDAY

Lawrence

History on Trial: My Day in Court with David Irving, 7:30 p.m., Woodruff Auditorium, Kansas Union, Level 5, KU campus, 864-7469.

THURSDAY

Kansas City

Film Series: “The Umbrellas of Cherbourg” (1964), French with English subtitles, 7 p.m., Mabee Theater, Sedgwick Hall, Rockhurst University, 1100 Rockhurst Road, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 501-4828.

MUSEUMs

TODAY

Lawrence

“Dollars for Scholars” tag sale, 4:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., Central Curt, Spencer Museum of Art, 1301 Miss., 864-4710.

Kansas City

New Perspectives on Art, 6 p.m.-7 p.m., The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, 4525 Oak, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 561-4000.

SUNDAY

Kansas City

Walk-in Tour: “Focus on the Chinese Collection, 2 p.m., The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, 4525 Oak, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 561-4000.

MONDAY

Lawrence

Hallmark Design Symposium Series: Janice Lessman-Moss, textiles, 6 p.m., Spencer Museum of Art, 1301 Miss., 864-4710.

GALLERIES

TODAY

Lawrence

Opening reception: “Side by Side,” featuring eclectic works by Jan Gaumnitz including painting, photography, prints and sculpture, CornerBank, 4621 W. Sixth, 838-9400.

Kansas City

Opening reception: “Once Upon a Time,” group show curated by Barry Anderson and Sarah Mote, 6:30 p.m. gallery talk, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. reception, Greenlease Gallery, Rockhurst University campus, 1100 Rockhurst Road, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 501-4607.

SATURDAY

Kansas City

Symposium: “Behind the Creative Process,” 2 p.m.-4:30 p.m., 5 p.m.-7 p.m reception, Spencer Theatre, University of Missouri-Kansas City campus, (816) 235-6690.

Symposium: “Jesse Howard & Roger Brown, 2 p.m.-4:30 p.m., Spencer Theatre, University of Missouri-Kanss City, 4949 Cherry, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 472-4852.

ONGOING

Lawrence

Aimee’s Coffee House, 1025-A Mass.

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: Foundation studies scholarship exhibition, through Sept. 9.

Exhibit: Home Again, Kansas University Textiles: Past and Present, Sept. 11-23.

Back to the Garden, 619 N. Second

Exhibit: metal sculpture by Steen Kjorlie, ongoing.

Bob Brown Company/Art Zone, 727 Mass., 766-4222. Hours: 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday.

Exhibit: “New Beginnings,” by fused glass artist Tana Cimino, ongoing.

Bodyworks, 13 E. Eighth, 841-2963.

Border’s Booksellers Coffee Shop, 700 N.H., 331-3226.

Broadcasting Hall, home to Kansas Public Radio, Kansas University campus.

Bourgeois Pig, 6 E. Ninth, 843-1001.

The Bay Leaf, 725 Mass., 842-4544.

Blue Heron, 921 Mass., 841-9443.

Carnegie Building, 200 W. 9th,

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 includign painting, photography, prints and sculpture, through Oct. 29. Reception: 5 p.m.-7 p.m., Sept. 9.

Diane’s Artisan Gallery, 801 1/2 Mass., 856-1155. Hours: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and till 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, 841-2254.

Douglas County Law Library Art Gallery, 111 E. 11th, 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.

Eangee Home Design, 1005 Mass., 856-2999.

Englewood Florist, 1101 Mass., 841-2999.

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.

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

Gallery 3D, 1019 Delaware, 832-8639.

Harem Salon, 845 N.H., 749-0047.

Intrust Bank, 901 Vt.

The Jazzhaus, 926 1/2 Mass., 749-3320.

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

Kimbari, 15 W. Ninth, 842-1067.

KOJO, 745 N.H., kojoworkshop.com, 841-5656.

La Prima Tazza Cafe, 638 Mass., 832-2233.

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

Lawrence Bank, 3500 Clinton Parkway and 100 E. Ninth, 838-9704 and 312-7224.

Lawrence Community Theatre, 1501 N.H., 843-7469.

Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vt., 843-3833.

Lawrence Memorial Hospital, 325 Maine.

Lawrence Visitor’s Center, Union Pacific Depot, 402 N. Second, 865-4499.

Limerance, 1520 Wakarusa, 842-5805. Hours: 8 a.m.-2 a.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-2 a.m. Saturday-Sunday.

Milton’s Coffee & Wine, 920 Mass.

Nova Cyber Cafe, 745 N.H., 841-3283. Hours: 7 a.m.-11 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Sunday.

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.

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.

The Red Dresser, 624 N. Second, 856-7877. Hours: 3 p.m.-7 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Call gallery for special holiday hours.

Exhibit: Local artists and refurbished furniture, ongoing.

Roy’s Gallery, 1410 Kasold, 842-1554.

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, through ongoing.

Topiary Tree, 716 Mass., 842-1181.

Exhibit: Impressionist oil paintings by Joanie Whiteknight, ongoing.

United Way Center for Human Services, 2518 Ridge Court, 843-6626.

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: Jim Jagger, photographs, through Sept. 17.

Van Go Mobile Arts, 715 N.J., 842-3797. Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday.

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

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

Wakarusa Corporate Centre, northwest corner of 18th and Wakarusa Drive, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday and 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday-Saturday.

Watson and Anschutz Libraries. Hours: 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, noon-5 p.m. Saturday, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Sunday.

Wheatfields Bakery and Cafe, 904 Vt., 841-5553.

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.