Performing arts
"George Washington Slept Here"
A comedy about the trials and tribulations of one family who decides to renovate a house rumored to have hosted the country's first president for a night.
Where: Central Junior High Auditorium
When: 7:30 p.m. today, Friday and Saturday
Live music
Doug Rees
Singer/songwriter joined by special guest Chris Moore.
Where: Stooges, Jackson
When: 7 to 11 p.m. today
Faculty Showcase Series
This classic installment features Robert Conger.
Where: Shuck Recital Hall, River Campus
When: 7:30 p.m. today
Ivas John Band
Mighty good blues.
Where: Water Street Lounge, Port Cape
When: 8 p.m. to midnight today
Lost Possum and the Faceless Stallions
Rock 'n' roll.
Where: Rude Dog Pub
When: 9 p.m. today
Live acoustic music with Matt Murphy
St. Charles, Mo., player comes to Cape.
Where: Slingers
When: 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. today
Michael O'Brien
Former lead vocalist for the contemporary Christian group NewSong.
Where: Chaffee General Baptist Church
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Country Touch Band
Another opportunity to dance the night away to traditional country.
Where: Jackson Elks Lodge, Jackson
When: 7 to 10 p.m. Friday
Classic Country Band
Get your dose of old-time country
Where: American Legion hall, Jackson
When: 7 to 10:30 p.m. Friday
Ivas John Band
Smoking blues guitar licks.
Where: Jimmi's Restaurant & Bar
When: 8 p.m. Friday
The Darrells
Country like Cash.
Where: Broussard's
When: 9 p.m. Friday
Oh for Audio
Strong vocals and progressive rock beats.
Where: Buckner Brewing Co.
When: 9 p.m. Friday
The Intention
Five-piece rock band with backgrounds ranging from jazz, alternative, funk and rock.
Where: Rude Dog Pub
When: 9 p.m. Friday, Saturday
DJ Lance
Make you dance.
Where: Slingers
When: 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday
Live piano music by Jennifer Jolls
Easy keys.
Where: Royal N'Orleans
When: 6:30 to 10 p.m. Friday, Saturday
Bill Booth
You'll hear influences from the likes of Little Richard, Elvis, The Beatles, Eric Clapton, Ian Moore and Kris Kristofferson.
Where: Jimmi's Restaurant and Bar
When: 8 p.m. Saturday
John D. Hale Band
Homegrown country and rock.
Where: Club Moxy
When: 9 p.m. Saturday
The Reminisce Band
Remember the good times.
Where: American Legion hall in Jackson
When: 7 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday
Mike Renick Band
Renick and friends rock the house.
Where: Broussard's
When: 9 p.m. Saturday
Blues Bandits
It's a blues band.
Where: Buckner Brewing Co.
When: 9 p.m. Saturday
Almost Always
These young punks play their rock.
Where: 2 North Bistro
When: 9 p.m. Saturday
Woody Brothers
Soft rock covers with good harmony; very Crosby, Stills and Nash.
Where: Water Street Lounge, Port Cape
When: 8 to 11 p.m. Sunday
Mike Renick Band
Mike Renick midweek? That's pop rock heaven.
Where: Rude Dog Pub
When: 9 p.m. Wednesday
Harry Martin Band
Everything from Elvis to Otis.
Where: The Phat Cat
When: 7 to 11 p.m. Wednesday
Misc
HI-Cot'N Line Dancers
Can't dance? They'll teach you.
Where: American Legion Post 63
When: beginners lessons, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.; dance lessons, 7:30 to 10 p.m. today
Benefit dance
Mike Smith and the Runaways return to benefit the Humane Society of Southeast Missouri.
Where: the Eagles Club
When: 8 to midnight Saturday
13th annual crafts, gifts & collectibles
More than 100 venders to stock you up for Christmas.
Where: Bavarian Hall, Fruitland
When: 5 to 9 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday
Christmas Arts & Crafts Extravaganza
A craft show so big it can't be confined to one place.
Where: Show Me Center and Osage Community Centre
When: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday
River Valley Craft Fair
A crafty sale for the holidays.
Where: Arena Building and Plaza Conference Center
When: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday
Sightseeing excursion
Take an afternoon ride.
Where: St. Louis Iron Mountain & Southern Railway, Jackson
When: 1 p.m. Saturday
Ozark Opry Band
A big ole party.
Where: Ozark Opry, 181 Lillie Kaye Ann Drive
When: 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday
Dance Party with the Male Man
Shake your booty.
Where: Double Nickel II, Sikeston, Mo.
When: 8 p.m. Saturday
Top female impersonators
It's a show.
Where: Independence Place
When: 11 p.m. Saturday
Irene's Country Dancers
She keeps the music going.
Where: singles/line, Cape Eagles No. 3775, 321 Spring Ave.
When: 7 to 9 p.m. Beginners class starts at 6 p.m. Wednesday
Karaoke
Karaoke
Where: Show-Me's
When: 8 p.m. today
Karaoke
Where: Club Moxy
When: 9 p.m. today
Karaoke with T.J. Jackson
Where: Cape Girardeau VFW hall
When: 6:30 p.m. Friday
Karaoke contest
Where: Schock's Pub, Scott City
When: 9 p.m. Friday
Karaoke
Where: Pockets
When: 9:30 p.m. Friday, Saturday
Lil Star Karaoke and Sound System
Where: Rustic Lounge, Zalma, Mo.
When: 8 p.m. to midnight Friday
Renegade Karaoke
Where: Daytimer's Lounge
When: 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday
Wattz Up Karaoke
Where: Cue & Brew
When: 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Saturday
Karaoke
Where: Show-Me's
When: 8 p.m. Wednesday
Karaoke
Where: Shamrock's Irish Pub
When: 8:30 p.m. Wednesday
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