Kiss Me, Guido (1997) An exploration into culture and sexuality in Greenwich Village. Mich. 7 and 9 p.m.
Dan Bern Wacky L.A. singer-songwriter recently opened for Ani DiFranco. The Ark. 8 p.m. $5 with student ID.
Guitar Summit IV: Michael Heges, Herb Ellis, Sharon Isbin, Rory Block Masters of the instrument come to campus. Rackham Auditorium. 8 p.m. $22-$34.
Fool's Progress You may remember them as Acoustic Junction. Blind Pig. 9:30 p.m. $10 in advance.
Maypops Features three former members of Kiss Me Screaming. Michigan League Underground. 8 p.m. Free.
Ave Maria Played Softly A family struggles to survive Nazi Occupation and then the Communist Revolution. World Premiere at Performance Network, 408 W. Washington. 8 p.m. Thursday pay-what-you-can. Friday-Sunday: $12, $9 students. 663-0681.
Baltimore Waltz Paula Vogel's award-winning play about AIDS. Ann Arbor Civic Playhouse, 2275 Platt Rd. $14 for students. 971-AACT.
Bring in 'Da Noise, Bring in 'Da Funk National tour opens at Detroit's Fisher Theater for a month-long run. Fisher Theater. 8 p.m. (313) 872-1000.
Lou Kasischke Mountain climber describing his climb of Mount Everest. Ann Arbor District Library. 7:00 p.m. Free.
The Marriage of Bette and Boo This witty, yet hysterically dark comedy looks at the marriage of a Catholic couple from the 1950's. Presented by U-M Department of Theatre and Drama. Trueblood Theater, inside the Frieze Building. 8 p.m. $7. 764-0450.
David Reynolds Wayne State University faculty member talking about his book, "Democracy Unbound: Progressive Challenges to the Two Party System." Borders. 7:30 p.m. Free.
Sweeney Todd The University's Department of Musical Theater presents Sondheim's musical thriller about a demented barber. Mendelssohn Theater. 8 p.m. $7. 764-0450.
Branded to Kill (1967) Japanese satire of that nation's censorship practices. Nat Sci 8:30 p.m. Free.
The Killer (1989) John Woo's stylized thriller about an assassin's struggle after he accidentally blinds a nightclub singer. Angell Hall Aud. A 7 and 9 p.m.
Youth of the Beast (1963) Reminiscent of the spaghetti westerns of Italy, this Japanese western details the exploits of a new gunslinger in a town ruled by rival gangs. Nat. Sci. 7 p.m. Free.
Cesaria Evora World-renowned Cape Verde diva enchants, Portuguese Creole-style. Michigan Theater. 8 p.m. $30, $20.
Local H Keep it copacetic with Fig Dish and Triple Fast Action. Blind Pig. 9:30 p.m. $12.
U-M Chamber Choir Jerry Blackstone conducts Lauridsen's "Midwinter Songs." Hill Auditorium. 8 p.m. Free.
58 Greene U-M a cappella group gives another fine performance. Power Center. 8:30 p.m. $8.
Ave Maria Played Softly See Thursday. 8 p.m.
Baltimore Waltz See Thursday. 8 p.m.
Bring in 'Da Noise, Bring in 'Da Funk See Thursday. 8 p.m.
Jessica Hagedorn Author of the acclaimed "Dogeaters" celebrating the paperback release of "The Gangster of Love." Shaman Drum. 8 p.m. Free.
The Marriage of Bette and Boo See Thursday. 8 p.m.
Sweeney Todd See Thursday. 8 p.m.
Animania Japanimation fun for the whole family. MLB 3, 5 p.m.
Black Orpheus (1959) Classic award-winning film that updates the Greek myth of Orpheus in modern-day Rio De Janeiro. Nat. Sci. 7 and 9 p.m.
Blade Runner (1982) Ridley Scott's classic science fiction drama features Harrison Ford as a futuristic bounty hunter. Mich. 11 p.m.
Gabbeh (1996) This stunning Iranian film traces the history of one family through their sacred rug. Mich. 5:15 p.m.
Kiss Me, Guido See Thursday. Mich. 7 & 9 p.m.
Men in Black (1997) Director Barry Sonnenfeld's humorous, self-referential take on alien-invasion flicks stars Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones. Angell Hall Aud A 8 p.m.
Dance Hall Crashers Want to get your butt a-shakin' with MXPX? Clutch Cargo's, Pontiac. (248) 333-2362.
Howling Diablos Award-winning Detroit rock band plays nearby gig. The Palladium, Roseville. (810) 778-8151.
Motley Crue Plan to kickstart your heart with Cheap Trick. The Palace at Auburn Hills. 8 p.m. $25.
moe. Upstate New York quartet recently joined the roster at Sony. Blind Pig. 9:30 p.m. $10 in advance.
Ave Maria Played Softly See Thursday. 8 p.m.
Baltimore Waltz See Thursday. 8 p.m.
Bring in 'Da Noise, Bring in 'Da Funk See Thursday. 8 p.m.
Jay Finkelstein Signing his new book "Idle Gossip." Aunt Agatha's Books. 12:30-2:00 p.m. Free.
The Marriage of Bette and Boo See Thursday. 8 p.m.
Paula Poundstone She gives her collegiate audience a look at life's quirks for a special Parent's Weekend performance. Hill Auditorium. 8 p.m. $16 at MUTO. 763-TKTS.
Saturday Morning Physics: The Fate of the Universe Dr. Greg Laughlin discusses the evolution of the universe. 170 Denison. 10:30 a.m. Free.
Sweeney Todd See Thursday. 8 p.m.
An American in Paris (1951) Vincente Minnelli's rousing musical stars Gene Kelly as a WWII veteran who finds art and love in gay Paree. Mich 5 p.m.
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