Friday, Oct. 29

MUSIC | The Ying Quartet

Violins, viola and cello, all with the last name of Ying, will perform Arensky’s Quartet in G Major, Op. 11; Shostakovich’s Quartet No. 5, Op. 92; and Brahms’ Sextet in B flat Major, Op. 18 among others. Tickets available from the Harvard Box Office. Free. 8 p.m. Paine Hall, Music Building. (JJH)

FILM | Viva Chile M…!

¡Qué fantástico! The third annual Boston Latino International Film Festival will be coming to Harvard this weekend, with numerous English subtitled films screened just about all day long every day from Oct. 29-31. Among the noted films to be screened is ¡Viva Chile M…!, which takes a journey through the sociocultural and political issues of the past 70 years in Chile and the U.S. Renowned Latin American writer/activist Fernando Alegria visits such hot topics as socialism, the Latino Revival and overthrown Chilean president Salvador Allende. Tickets $8. 9:10 p.m. Also screening at 6:30 p.m., Oct. 30th. Harvard Film Archive. Visit bliff.org for more info. (MCB)

VARIETY | Apollo Night

Harvard Black Students’ Association’s “Apollo Night” is sure to be the best variety show on campus this fall. The show, promoting artistic creativity in the Harvard community, will feature song, dance, poetry, step teams and musical performances by a broad array of student ethnic and performance groups. First-years, bring your parents to prove that Harvard students are not just a bunch of geeks without rhythm. Tickets available from the Harvard Box Office. $7; BSA Members $5. 7:30 p.m. Lowell Lecture Hall. (KMM)

BOOKS | Tommy Lee Book Signing

You read Pamela Andersen’s Star: A Novel, now read her ex-hubby’s authorial debut. Tommy Lee, former drummer of Motley Crue and current ambiguous VH1 persona, will be signing his Tommyland at a B&N in Boston. Meet Dr. Feelgood in person. Free. Barnes & Noble, 660 Beacon St., Boston. (KMM)

Saturday, Oct. 30

BOOKS | Cornel West

The ex-Harvard professor will be getting ready for election day by reading from his new book, Democracy Matters: Winning the Fight Against Imperialism. West argues that if America is to become a better steward of democratization around the world, we must first wake up to the long history of imperialist corruption that has plagued our own democracy. Sponsored by the Harvard Bookstore. 7:00 p.m. First Parish Church, 3 Church Street. (JJH)

MUSIC | Things That Go Bump in the Lite

Glee Club Lite, the a capella leg of the all-male Glee Club will be performing in their annual Halloween Jam, Things That Go Bump in the Lite. Costumes are encouraged, and they promise the treats will be better than whatever they’re serving next door. Special guest On Thin Ice. Tickets $10, $5 students and senior citizens. 8 p.m. Lowell Lecture Hall. (JJH)

MUSIC | Bach Society Orchestra Fall Concert

Bach Soc’s superb classical concerts never fail to please, and BSO Fall Concert 2004 should be no exception. At this you might see the next Yo-Yo Ma in his/her formative years. Featuring Alexander Brash ’06 as conductor; Toni Marie Marchioni, oboe; Francesca Anderegg, violin. Tickets available at the Harvard Box Office. $8 general, $6 for students and senior citizens. 8 p.m. Paine Hall. (KMM)