DIVERSIONS WEEKEND CALENDAR

ON-CAMPUS EVENTS

TODAY

Symphonic Band Concert-Leo Potts, conductor
Daniel Recital Hall, 8 p.m., $8, $5

The University Players present "Side by Side by Sondheim"
Players Theatre, 6 p.m., $10

FRIDAY

Cal Rep presents "The Colonel Bird"
Edison Theatre, 8 p.m., $20, $15

The University Players present "Side by Side by Sondheim"
Players Theatre, 8 p.m., $10

SATURDAY

Cal Rep presents "The Colonel Bird"
Edison Theatre, 8 p.m., $20, $15

The University Players present "Side by Side by Sondheim"
Players Theatre, 2 and 6 p.m., $10

The Nylons
Carpenter Performing Arts Center
6200 Atherton St.
2 p.m., 8 p.m., $23 adult, $18 student
(562) 985-7000

Faculty Artist Series: Edith Hirshtal, Piano
Daniel Recital Hall, 8 p.m., $10, $5

Off-campus events

TODAY

Doug Macleod, 5:30 p.m.
The Missiles of October, 10 p.m.
The Blue Café
210 Promenade Long Beach
(562) 983-7111

"Ascension" poetry reading, comedy, visual art and other live performances
Put on by Rise Production and Urban Folk Collective
Rifts Coffeehouse
742 Pine Ave., Long Beach
8 p.m., no cover
(562) 495-9547

Adjustments, Transmission OK and Blue Dot
Lava Lounge
3800 E. PCH, Long Beach
(562) 597-6171

FRIDAY

Freddie Brooks, 5:30 p.m.
Cafe R and B, 10 p.m.
Nairobi Trio in the Blue Room, 10 p.m.
The Blue Café

Blue Pacific Swing Band
(dance contest and giveaway)
Lava Lounge

Tchaikovsky Ballet Theater
Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts
12700 Center Court Drive, Cerritos Center
(800) 300-4345 or (562) 916-8500

SATURDAY

Halloween Show with Bredrin Daddy's
Lava Lounge

Tchaikovsky Ballet Theater
Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts

Mama's Boys, 12:30 p.m.
Max Bangwell, 5:30 p.m.
The Love Dogs, 10 p.m.
Joey K & the Extra Double in the Blue Room, 10 p.m.
The Blue Café

SUNDAY

"Epiphany Evening,"
Shades of Africa Cultural Store
352 E. Third St., Long Beach
6 p.m., no cover
(562) 495-9547

Tchaikovsky Ballet Theater
Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts