On the "There is no way there is actually a lecture on this" scale, this would score off the charts. Tytti Soila of the Bunting Institute is speaking on "Modernity and Film-making: On the Work of Swedish Women Film Directors." If you don't believe this, go and see for yourself. 4 p.m. Bunting Institute, 34 Concord Ave. FREE.

TUESDAY 27 OCTOBER

Kick boxing, step aerobics and spinning went out with chunk heels and the Magic Hour. Perpetually en vogue Lowell House, however, provides the exercise class du jour. Learn to bend yourself into a Rold Gold at their weekly yoga class, but beware of the pose entitled "Down Dog." 5 p.m., Lowell House. FREE.

Why would anyone go to Worcester on a Tuesday night? The only good reason ever may be tonight. Take the opportunity to witness the ultimate British new wave band Depeche Mode. They're kicking off their first American tour since 1993 to celebrate the release of their double album retrospective "The Singles, 86-98." 7:30 p.m., Worcester Centrum Center, take Mass Pike (I-90) West, off Exit 10 at Auburn to I-290 East, off at Exit 16 East Central Street, turn left and follow signs. 931-2000. $28.50 and $42.50.

With a name like Seamus Heaney, it has to be good. Or something to that effect. Watch the man/poetry god read from his new book Opened Ground. 8 p.m., Science Center C, Harvard Yard. FREE.

WEDNESDAY 28 OCTOBER

Does your suite smell a little odd? Before you fly into a rage at your semiautistic roommate for peeing in the corners again, check to see if you've remembered to take out the Garbage. You stupid girl, how could you forget? Garbageis here, and they're trashing up the town with guest Girls Against Boys. 8 pm. doors, 9 p.m. show, Palladium.