Passover Fever (1995) Experience the fervor of Passover and the excitement that comes with the holiday. Hebrew with English subtitles. Mich. 7 p.m.
It Came from Outer Space (1953) A 3-D film of Ray Bradbury's science fiction story about aliens who crash in Arizona and emulate locals to go unnoticed. Mich. 9:15.
Average White Band Creators of songs like "Pick Up the Pieces" and "Cut the Cake." Clutch Cargo's. 8 p.m. (810) 333-2362.
Deep Space Six Grateful Dead and '60s covers. Blind Pig. 9:30 p.m.
Jackopierce With Matchbox 20. Majestic. 8 p.m. (313) 833-9700.
Natalie MacMaster 24-year old fiddler from Canada. The Ark. 8 p.m. $13.50.
Buddy Popps Solo acoustic guitar. Rick's. 9:30 p.m.
Wedding Band University Productions' presentation of Alice Childress' tale of interracial love set in the deep South. Trueblood Theater. 8 p.m. $7. 764-0450.
The Pirates of Penzance See members of the Gilbert and Sullivan Society sing. Young Frederic is apprenticed to pirates, but all's well until he falls in love with the Major General's daughter. Mendelssohn Theater. 8 p.m. 763-1085.
New Playwrights Festival Cold-staged readings of new plays by students of Theater 420. Arena Theater. 5 p.m. Free. 764-6800.
The Tiger Bounds A colorful collage of Ann Arbor's everyday scenarios as envisioned through the creative lens of Malcolm Tulip. Performance Network, 408 E. Washington. 8 p.m. Thursday: Pay-what-you-can, Friday-Sunday: $9. 663-0681.
Poetry Reading Nancy Willard reads as part of the University Visiting Writers Series. Rackham Ampitheater. 8 p.m. Free.
Dance Performance Six University seniors perform in the "Mindstorm" dance thesis concert. Betty Pease Studio Theater. 8 p.m. Free. Other performances are at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
State Street Poetry Project The best student writers in Ann Arbor go from page to stage as this hybrid of reading series and exhibition follows up on its very successful February debut. East Hall Aud. 8 p.m. Free. 763-1107.
Red Dust (1990) The memoirs of writer Eileen Chang. Angell Aud A. 8 p.m. Free.
The Russian Village Five Russian folk groups from Siberia to Chernobyl perform on unique Russian instruments. Michigan Theater. 8 p.m. $24-$36 in advance at 764-2538.
Golden Ring Old songs with haunting harmonies performed by Sandy and Caroline Patton and Ed Trickett. The Ark. 8 p.m. $12.
Immigrant Suns Multi-ethnic acoustic ensemble. Blind Pig. 9:30 p.m.
Kula Shaker Indian music inspired Brit-pop. St. Andrew's Hall. 6:30 p.m. $4.89.
Jerry Sprague and the Remainders East Lansing college rock band. Rick's. 9:30 p.m.
Squirrel Nut Zippers Bizarro swing music. Clutch Cargo's. 9 p.m. $5.
Wedding Band See Thursday. 8 p.m.
The Pirates of Penzance See Thursday. 8 p.m.
New Playwrights Festival See Thursday. 5 p.m.
The Tiger Bounds See Thursday. 8 p.m.
Poetry Reading University students read from their work as part of the State Street Poetry Project. East Hall. 8 p.m. Free.
Poetry and Fiction Reading Heid Erdrich reads from his poetry collection, and Susan Welch reads from her short-story debut. Shaman Drum. 8 p.m. Free.
Animania A selection of Japanese animation styles from drama to science fiction. Show runs six hours with break. Japanese with English subtitles. MLB Aud 3. 5 p.m. Free.
Yellow Flowers in the Window (1996) A story about two lovers torn by family devotion and true devotion. Spanish with English subtitles. Mich. 5:30 p.m.
Le Jour Se Léve (1939) Renowned French actor Jean Gabin stars as an ill-fated individual whose work and love constantly encounters troubled times. Nat Sci. 7 and 10:10 p.m.
House of Wax (1953) In the tradition of classic horror films, Vincent Price stars as the owner of a fire-ravished showplace determined to rebuild his establishment. In 3-D. Mich. 8 p.m.
Breathless (1959) A tale of a French mobster and his love affair with an American ex-patriot. In French with English subtitles. Nat Sci. 8:30 p.m.
Citizen Ruth (1996) Laura Dern is a pregnant woman caught in the midst of an abortion debate and she does the unthinkable to her body during her term with child. Mich. 10 p.m.
U-M Men's Glee Club Nationally renowned choral group presents its annual Spring Concert. Hill Auditorium. 8 p.m. $5-$10 through Michigan Union Ticket Office. 763-TKTS.
Botfly Funky jams. Rick's. 9:30 p.m.
Butterfly Local band plays feel-good originals. Blind Pig. 9:30 p.m.
New Bomb Turks Epitaph recording artist plays with Bantam Rooster. The Magic Stick. (313) 833-9700.
Martin Sexton Boston Music Award winner who has played the Ann Arbor Folk Fest. The Ark. 7:30 and 10 p.m. $12.50.
Wedding Band See Thursday. 8 p.m.
The Pirates of Penzance See Thursday. 8 p.m.
The Tiger Bounds See Thursday. 8 p.m.
Fiction Reading University professor Charles Baxter reads from "Believers" and his book of essays, "Burning Down the House." Shaman Drum. 8 p.m. Free.
Santera (1996) Worlds clash in this story of a doctor working for Amnesty International and a female inmate arrested for killing her brother-in-law by casting a spell on him. Mich. 3 p.m.
The Ship of the American Dream (1996) A true story about six young people attempting to immigrate to the United States. Mich. 5 p.m.
Citizen Ruth See Saturday. Mich. 7 p.m.
Lost Highway (1997) The latest from David Lynch, paralleling two stories about people questioning their identities. Mich. 9:15 p.m.
Ann Arbor Bluestage Open mic with The Terraplanes. Blind Pig. 9 p.m. $2.
Descendents The Caffeine Nation Tour with Less Than Jake, Guttermouth, Handsome and Mustard Plug. St. Andrew's Hall. 5:30 p.m. $10.
"Groovawolva" Live music fest in the great outdoors. Palmer Field. 12-4 p.m. Free.
Wedding Band See Thursday. 2 p.m.
The Pirates of Penzance See Thursday. 2 p.m.
The Tiger Bounds See Thursday. 7 p.m.
Citizen Ruth (1996) See Saturday. Mich. 7 p.m.
Lost Highway (1997) See Sunday. Mich. 9:15 p.m.
Fiction Reading Rohinton Mistry reads from his acclaimed new novel, "A Fine Balance." Borders. 7:30 p.m. Free.
Fiction Reading Ann Arbor resident Joshua Henkin reads. Shaman Drum. 8 p.m. Free.
Harold & Maude (1971) A cult classic about a romance between a necrophiliac and a bizarre 80-year-old woman. Mich. 4:10 p.m.
Full Metal Jacket (1987) Stanley Kubrick's film about the dehumanization of the military. Mich. 7 p.m.
Citizen Ruth See Saturday. Mich. 9:15 p.m.
Paul Geremia Acoustic guitar player who utilizes finger picking. The Ark. 8 p.m. Free.
Open Mic Self-explanatory. Blind Pig. 9:30 p.m. $2.
Buddy Popps Acoustic guitar player. Rick's. 9:30 p.m.
Unhook the Stars (1996) Gene Rowlands is a modern-day widow looking for her purpose in old age. Mich. 5:45 p.m.
Alien (1979) The classic sci-fi thriller of seven space travelers who encounter more than they can handle on their discovery trip. Mich. 8 p.m.
Eight Heads in a Duffle Bag (1997) Joe Pesci is yet another mobster, but this time his suitcase with the heads of his victims is accidentally swapped with a medical student's luggage. Nat Sci. 8 p.m. Free.
Full Metal Jacket See Tuesday. Mich. 10:30 p.m.
Buick MacKane Musical group featuring Alejandro Escovedo. The Magic Stick. (313) 833-9700.
Groove Collective Special club appearance at Blind Pig. 9:30 p.m.
Janis Ian Nine-time Grammy nominee singer/songwriter. The Ark. 8 p.m. $17.50.
Soulstice East Lansing party band does covers. Rick's.
Nonfiction Reading University Prof. emeritus Joseph Blotner signs copies of "Robert Penn Warren: A Biography." Shaman Drum. 4-6 p.m. Free.
Poetry Reading Ann Arbor poet Edward Morin reads from "Labor Day at Walden Pond." Borders. 7:30 p.m. Free.
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