Art

Views from the Front--Through Feb. 29. An exhibition of wood engravings from the American Civil War. Nostalgia Factory, 324 Newbury St.

Clubs

Outer Limits--presents Syzergy Feb. 21 and Bullet Lavolta Feb. 22. 29 Hancock St., Quincy. 328-1500.

Western Front--presents Solid Earth Feb. 19 and 20 and Satta Feb. 21 and 22. 343 Western Ave., Cambridge. 492-7772.

Boston Beach Club--presents House of Cards Feb. 20. Faneuil Hall, N. Market. Building. 227-9660.

The Tam--presents Sidewalk Gallery, David Alex-Barton, and Macy's Parade Feb. 20; Subterraneans and Swinging Steaks Feb. 21; and Big Blues Meanies Feb. 22. 1648 Beacon St., Brookline. 277-0982.

Nightstage--presents Dixie Dregs Feb. 21 and Steve Smith and Vital Information Feb. 26. 823 Main St., Cambridge. 497-8200.

Cityside--presents Yvonne Taylor and the Prescription Horns Feb. 20, Inquiring Minds Feb. 21 and 22. Faneuil Hall. 742-7392.

Club 3--presents C-Jammers Feb. 21 and O-Boy and El Bufadoro Feb. 22. 608 Somerville Ave. 623-6957.

The Rat--presents Chucklehead, Squid, Militex 1000, and Slow Poke Feb. 21 and Left Nut, Orangutang, The Balls, and The Barnies Feb. 22.528 Comm Ave., Kenmore Square. 536-2750.

The Bog--presents Liquid Squid Feb. 20 and LIR Feb. 21 and 22. 131 Green St. Jamaica Plain.

Comedy

Catch a Rising Star--presents Gary Lazer, Thom Brown, Janine Di Tullio. 30 JFK St., Cambridge. 661-9887.

Improv--presents Rich Ceisler. 246 Tremont., Boston. Call 695-2989 for information.