Thursday
CAMPUS CINEMA
City of God Don’t listen to Luke or Jeff. It’s the best Brazilian movie you’ll ever see. State Theater 9:45 p.m.
Gerry Two guys, one desert … a whole lot of imagination. Michigan Theater 9 p.m.
The Pianist Just goes to show you what can happen after statutory rape. State Theater 6:45 p.m.
Russian Ark One shot for 7 hours is more like it. Michigan Theater 7 p.m.
The Quiet American Brendan Frasier at his best. State Theater 7& 9:30 p.m.
MUSIC
John Scofield I don’t know who this guy is, but I will assume he sucks. Plus, it’s like 20 bucks. C’mon. Blind Pig, 208 S. First St., 7 p.m. $21.50. 996-8588.
Gimmie the Light It’s a double header of shear awesomeness at the Pig. Man, Thursdays are pretty kickass. Blind Pig, 208 S. First St., 10 p.m. $5 ($7 under 21). 996-8588.
Rock Night Seriously, what does that even mean? Holy crap dudes, it’s “Music Night.” Break out your Sunday best. Elbow Room, 6 S. Washington St., Ypsilanti, 10 p.m. $5. 483-6374.
Ron Brooks Trio I never thought I’d say this, but go see “Head of State” instead. Bird of Paradise, 312 S. Main St., 8 p.m. $5. 662-8310.
DSO Pops & The Manhattan Rhythm Kings Known for their polished performances of American popular music from the 1920s through the 1940s, the Manhattan Rhythm Kings take to the stage with the DSO. 1:30 p.m., and 8 p.m., Orchestra Hall, Detroit, $15-$55; (313) 576-5111.
THEATER
Spring into Dance: A Celebration of Irish Song and Dance The University’s very own Irish step dancing club – did you even know we had one? – performs slip jigs, jigs and reels in a show similar in style and energy to the world-renowned “Riverdance.” 7:30 p.m., East Quad Auditorium, free.
After a Fashion An insightful and humorous look at how fashion forms our identity. 8 p.m., Trueblood Theatre, $15/students $8; 764-2538.
The Pirates of Penzance Young Frederic is mistakenly apprenticed to pirates, but all’s well ’til he falls in love with the major general’s daughter. 8 p.m., Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre, $7-$20; 764-2538.
Six Honest Serving Men This play enters the lives of two men and their disputed whereabouts are cause for dispute. 7 p.m., Arena Theatre in the Frieze Building, free.
Friday
CAMPUS CINEMA
Bend it Like Beckham Girls and soccer. State Theater 7 & 9:30 p.m.
Cowboy Bebop There is no such thing. Michigan Theater 7, 9:20 & 11:40 p.m.
The Pianist See Thursday. State Theater 6:45 p.m.
The Quiet American See Thursday. State Theater 9:45 p.m.
Russian Ark See Thursday. Michigan Theater 4:40 p.m.
MUSIC
Evening at the Apollo You’ve seen it after Saturday Night Live every week. This time, try not to fall asleep. Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty., 8 p.m. $14-$28. 668-8463
Adam’s Castle, Kinetic Sterokids I just noticed that Ron Brooks isn’t playing this weekend. Have you finally given into my tremendously witty attacks? Do you have a cold? Blind Pig, 208 S. First St., 10 p.m. $6 ($8 under 21). 996-8588.
Rick Burgess Trio Try as you might Ricky, but you will never hill the void left in my heart by Ronny. The Earle, 121 W. Washington St., 9 p.m. Free. 994-0211.
DSO Pops & The Manhattan Rhythm Kings See Thursday, 8 p.m.
Spot light eventA capella has never been so good. 58 Greene is having its 10-year anniversary concert Friday, April 4th, featuring funKtion and Dance2XS. Rackham Auditorium at 7:30 PM, Tickets are available at MUTO or at the door.
THEATER
Evening at the Apollo In this talent show, the winner is picked by the cheers of the audience. 8 p.m., Michigan Theatre, 603 East Liberty Street, $14-$28; 764-2538.
The Pirates of Penzance See Thursday.
After a Fashion See Thursday.
Six Honest Serving Men See Thursday, 5 p.m., 7 p.m., and 11 p.m.
Saturday
CAMPUS CINEMA
Bend it Like Beckham See Friday. State Theater 2, 4:30, 7, 9:30 & 11:45 p.m.
Cowboy Bebop SeeFriday. Michigan Theater 7, 9:20 & 11:40 p.m.
The Pianist See Thursday. State Theater 6:45 p.m.
Pulp Fiction What’s Fonzie like Yolanda? State Theater Midnight
The Quiet American See Thursday. State Theater 4:15 & 9:45 p.m.
Russian Ark See Thursday. Michigan Theater 4:40 p.m.
Talk to Her Or don’t, it’s your choice. State Theater 2 p.m.
MUSIC
Just Jill My bet is you’ll be so baked, you’ll think there’s more than just her. Espresso Royal Cafe, 214 S. Main St., 9 p.m. Free. 668-1838.
Gregory Stovetop He’s better when you add the gizzard meat in. Zou Zou’s, 101 N. Main St., Chelsea, 8 p.m. Free. 433-4226.
Big Al & the Heavyweights For a second, I thought it said Weird Al. I’m not sure if I should be happy or sad. I am hungry. The Firefly Club, 207 S. Ashley St., 9 p.m. $15. 665-9090.
DSO Pops & The Manhattan Rhythm Kings See Thursday, 8:30 p.m.
THEATER
Evening at the Apollo See Friday, Detroit Opera House.
The Pirates of Penzance See Thursday, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Six Honest Serving Men See Thursday.
After a Fashion see Thursday.
Sunday
CAMPUS CINEMA
Bend it Like Beckham See Friday. State Theater 2, 4:30, 7, 9:30 p.m.
Cowboy Bebop See Friday. Michigan Theater 7, 9:20 & 11:40 p.m.
The Pianist See Thursday. State Theater 6:45 p.m.
The Quiet American See Thursday. State Theater 4:15 & 9:45 p.m.
Russian Ark See Thursday. Michigan Theater 2:40 p.m.
Talk to Her See Thursday. State Theater 2 p.m.
Music
Red Cross Benefit Show Fred Thomas will be there, so you should too. He’s pretty damn-ass cool. Leopold Bros., 523 S. Main St., 7:30 p.m. $5. 747-9806.
Phil Ogilvie’s Rhythm Kings Adam William’s Princes of Meter open. No, not really. The Firefly Club, 207 S. Ashley St., 5 p.m. $7. 665-9090.
DSO Pops & The Manhattan Rhythm Kings See Thursday, 3 p.m.
Michigan Pops Orchestra presents Fantasy Pops Brace yourself for an evening filled with magic as the Michigan Pops fills the night with musical selections from Lord of the Rings, Hook, Sleeping Beauty, Wizard of Oz, Fantasia and Harry Potter! 7 p.m., Michigan Theatre, 603 East Liberty, $5 students/$8 general; 763-TKTS.
Theater
Pirates of Penzance See Thursday, 2 p.m.
After a Fashion See Thursday, 2 p.m.