Good Bets

VISUAL ARTS

Conservation Cafe

Mingo National Wildlife Refuge ranger Vergial Harp discusses the pictures from the refuge photo contest, currently on display.

When: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday

Where: Conservation Nature Center, Cape County Park North

Southeast Art Guild

The Southeast Missouri State University Art Guild holds its annual show and sale.

When: Wednesday and Nov. 29

Where: University Center, Southeast campus

THEATER

"Coyote Ugly"

No, not the movie. This play examines a family at the height of dysfunction.

When: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday & Nov. 29-30

Where: Rust Flexible Theatre, River Campus

PERFORMING ARTS

Wind Symphony

The Southeast Missouri State University Wind Symphony takes the stage at the Bedell.

When: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 29

Where: Bedell Performance Hall, River Campus

LIVE MUSIC

The Melroys

Beatle-billy rockers take the stage at their favorite local venue.

When: 9 p.m. Friday, Saturday

Where: Broussard's

Nyte FlyteClassic rock takes flight.

When: 9 p.m. Friday

Where: Schock's Pub

Jake's Leg

St. Louis Dead cover band gets down in St. Louis.

When: 7 p.m. Friday

Where: The Pageant. St. Louis

The Cult

Hard rock English band is still going strong.

When: 7 p.m. Nov. 29

Where: The Pageant, St. Louis

Blues Bandits

Old school blues for Southern Illinois.

When: 9 p.m. Saturday

Where: Buckner Brewing Co.

Large Mouth Expedition

Southern rock, classic rock and blues, perfect for fantasizing about a day on the lake.

When: 9 p.m. Friday, Saturday

Where: Rude Dog Pub

The Gurley Show

Smoking guitar from down south.

When: 9 p.m. Saturday

Where: Port Cape Girardeau

Clay Aiken

Clay performs with the Fox Theatre Orchestra.

When: 8 p.m. Tuesday

Where: Fabulous Fox Theatre, St. Louis

Hellyeah

Hard rockers tour through Memphis.

When: 8 p.m. Tuesday

Where: New Daisy Theatre, Memphis

Bruce Zimmerman and the Water Street Band

Bruce's Thursday gig.

When: 9 p.m. Thursday

Where: Port Cape Girardeau

County Line

Enjoy some tunes at Buckner's.

When: 9 p.m. Nov. 30

Where: Buckner Brewing Co.

John Sutton Band

Rock music with jam and blues.

When: 9 p.m. Nov. 30, Dec. 1

Where: Rude Dog Pub

Taken 4 Granted

Covers in a wide range of genres -- classic and modern rock, blues, country and more.

When: 9 p.m. Nov. 30

Where: Schock's Pub, Scott City

KARAOKE/DJ

Wattz Up Karaoke

When: 9 p.m. Friday, Saturday

Where: Muddy Waters, Egypt Mills

Let's Dance Sound System with Irene Reynolds

When: 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Saturday

Where: Cape Girardeau Eagles

Karaoke

When: 9:30 p.m. Friday, Saturday

Where: Pockets

OPEN MIC

Broadway Books and Roasting

7:30 p.m. Friday

Jackson Sports Grill

8 to 11 p.m. Friday

MISC

Holiday open house

Alto Vineyards and Starview Vineyards, both in Southern Illinois, get in the spirit.

When: Friday through Sunday

Where: Alto Vineyards, Starview Vineyards

Tuesdays at the Museum

The Crisp Museum gives lessons on Nature's Print and pine needle basket weaving.

When: 10 a.m., 2 p.m., 4 p.m. Tuesday

Where: Crisp Museum, River Campus

Texas Hold 'Em

It's poker night in Egypt Mills.

When: 7 p.m. Wednesday

Where: Muddy Waters, Egypt Mills

College Night

Welcome students!

When: 7 p.m. Nov. 29

Where: Muddy Waters, Egypt Mills

FAMILY

Christmas Holiday of Lights

Cape Girardeau gets decked out for the holidays.

When: Today through Dec. 31

Where: Cape Girardeau County Park and throughout the city

Parade of Lights

Cape Girardeau kicks off the Christmas season.

When: Dusk Sunday

Where: Capaha Park to downtown

Space: Dare to Dream

Explore the history of the American space program.

When: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday

Where: Memorial Hall, Southeast Missouri State University

Red House Interpretive

Explore Cape Girardeau's early settlement days.

When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m Saturday

Where: Red House Interpretive Center

Santa Express

The Iron Mountain gets ready for Christmas.

When: 1 p.m. Saturday

Where: Iron Mountain Railway, Jackson

SPORTS

Southeast Missouri State University womens basketball vs. Baylor

When: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 29

Where: Show Me Center