Thursday

BOOKS

John Fulton Reads Fulton, author of "Retribution," reads from his new novel "More Than Enough." 8 p.m. Shaman Drum Bookshop, 315 S. State. Free. 662-7407.

CAMPUS CINEMA

The Piano Teacher Michigan Theater. 7 & 9:30 p.m.

The Good Girl Michigan Theater. 7:15 & 9:15 p.m.

One Hour Photo State Theater. 7 & 9 p.m.

24 Hour Party People State Theater. 9:15 p.m.

My Big Fat Greek Wedding State Theater. 7:15 p.m.

MUSIC

Greenstreet My street isn't green, but it smells like it. Blind Pig, 208 S. First St., 10 p.m. $6 ($8 under 21). 996-8588.

The Ron Brooks Trio So jazzy it hurts. No seriously, excruciating. Bird of Paradise, 312 S. Main St., 9 p.m. $5. 662-8310.

The Balduck Mountain Ramblers Ramblin' Celtic-Folk Overlords named after the greatest sledding hill in Metro Detroit. Rock on Mr. T. Conor O'Neill's, 318 S. Main Street. Free. 665-2968.

THEATER

Defying Gravity A space shuttle astronaut, her daughter, and Clause Monet are intricately woven into this new play by Jane Anderson. Defying Gravity is a theatrical look at mankind's heroic attempt to transcend its earthly bounds. 8 p.m., Performance Network, 120 E. Huron, $22.50, $19 for seniors; 663-0681.

ALTERNATIVES

New York Observed: The Mythology of the City This exhibit, located in the West Gallery, features a variety of different photographers portray the transformation of New York from colonial outpost to teeming metropolis. Museum of Art, 525 S. State, Free. 764-0395.

Ansel Adams: A Centennial Celebration This exhibit, located in the Box Gallery, was created in observance of the 100th anniversary of the birth of Ansel Adams, a master of photography. Museum of Art, 5235 S. State. Free. 764-0395.

Friday

BOOKS

U-M Visiting Writers Series Phillip Lopate - movie critic, poet, novelist, essayist and travel writer - reads. 5 p.m. U-M Museum of Art, 525 S. State. Free. 615-3710.

Jim Brandstatter Reads The co-host of Michigan Replay reads from and signs copies of his new book "Tales from Michigan Stadium." 7 p.m. Nicola's Books, 2513 Jackson. Free. 662-4110.

Espresso Royale Open Mic Share and enjoy your poetry, music and creativity with us! 7 p.m. Espresso Royale Cafe, 324 S. State St. Free.

662-2770.

CAMPUS CINEMA

One Hour Photo State Theater. 7:15 & 9:15.

The Good Girl State Theater. 7 & 9 p.m.

The Piano Teacher Michigan Theater. 7 & 9:30 p.m.

Notorious C.H.O. Michigan Theater 7:15 & 9:15 p.m.

MUSIC

SmokeStack Why won't the Surgeon General do something about these guys? Blind Pig, 208 S. First St., 10 p.m. $6 ($8 under 21) 996-8588.

The Astral Project I don't like bands with names that sound like homework or bits of X-files trivia. Bird of Paradise, 312 S. Main St., 9 p.m. $5. 662-8310.

The RFD Boys If we had time we'd make up something fun for those letters to stand for. DAMN YOU DEADLINE! The Ark, 36 S. Main St. 8 p.m. $10 ($9 stu/sen). 761 1451.

THEATER

Defying Gravity See Thursday, 8 p.m., $27.50. ($24 for seniors).

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago During its 24-year history, HSDC has emerged as an innovative force in contemporary dance. 8 p.m., Power Center for the Performing Arts, 121 Fletcher Street, $18-40;

764-2534.

ALTERNATIVES

New York Observed: The Mythology of the City See Thursday.

Ansel Adams: A Centennial Celebration See Thursday.

Gallery talk by Hunter O'Reilly, Ph.D.

7 p.m. Reception follows at 8 p.m. University of Michigan Life Sciences, Values and Society Program. 936-2575. Art and Architecture Building.

2000 Bonisteel Blvd.

Saturday

CAMPUS CINEMA

The Piano Teacher Michigan Theater. 4:30 p.m.

Notorious C.H.O. Michigan Theater. 5:15, 7:15 & 9:15 p.m.

The Matrix State Theater. Midnight.

One Hour Photo State Theater. 2:45, 5, 7:15, 9:15 & 11:45 p.m.

The Good Girl State Theater. 2:45, 5, 7 & 9 p.m.

MUSIC

Knee Deep Shag K-zoo's funksters wanna tear da roof off da sucka. Blind Pig, 208 S. First St., 10 p.m. $6 ($8 under 21). 996-8588.

Jeff Marx Quartet Karl Marx would have had an easier time if he'd picked up a saxophone too. The Firefly Club, 207 S. Ashley St. 9 p.m. $8. 665-9090.

THEATER

Defying Gravity See Thursday, 8 p.m., $27.50. ($24 for seniors).

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago See Friday.

24-Hour Theatre Basement Arts opens their Fall 2002 season with the seventh annual 24-Hour Theatre.