Friday, Dec. 17

MUSIC | The Robby Roadsteamer Holiday Special

Head down to Central Square to catch Robby Roadsteamer at the Middle East. This mustachioed showman performs regularly in the Boston area with his five piece band and occasionally with merely an accompanist (for his comedy shows). His album Cruising With the Masters charted on the Top 40 for CMJ’s new music charts. At this CD release party with friends IIJ, Wack Ass Egyptians, Mad Larry, and Elliot Timmers, new CDs will be free. 18+. Tickets are $9. (NNH)

MUSIC | Rueben, Meet the Day, The Jinx Motive (Reunion), Jon Frederik Band

Catch Rueben’s last show before they head West to California, then dry your tears to the sunny feel-good tunes of Meet the Day. The last two acts of the evening will be The Jinx Motive (Reunion) and Jon Frederik Band. The show is 18+. $10 through TicketMaster or $12 at the door. 8 p.m. Downstairs at the Middle East. (ECMV)

DRAMA | Whose Wife is it Anyway?

The Winthrop House Drama Society brings us a long-running hit from London’s West End. Saturday Night Live meets Sex and the City meets The West Wing in a sexually charged political farce. Get your tickets at the Harvard Box Office. $7 with student ID, $12 senior citizens, $20 for everyone else. Friday at 7 and 9:30 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m. All shows in the Winthrop House Junior Common Room. (ECMV)

MUSIC | Christmas Revels

The 34th year of the Christmas Revels promises to be the best yet, featuring fiddlers, clog dancers and a multitude of Quebecois musicians performing in celebration of the winter solstice. Patrick Swanson directs the revelry, heavy on audience participation. Come feel the tradition. Tickets available at the Harvard Box Office, $42/$32/$20 adults, $32/$22/$12 children under 12. Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 3 and 8 p.m., Sunday at 1 and 5 p.m. Sanders Theater. (ELF)

DANCE | Bounce

The student-run Expressions Dance Company put on a show in a variety of dance styles, including jazz, modern, hip-hop, reggae and African. Every piece is student-choreographed. Tickets available at the Harvard Box Office, all seats $7. Friday at 5 and 8 p.m. Lowell Lecture Hall. (ELF)

THEATER | Genie

A homegrown original musical brings its comic tale of magic and college life to the stage. This “musical chameleon” has something for everyone, fusing traditional musical style with rock and blues. Written and directed by Ben D. Scheuer ’04-’05 and James W. Lawler ’04-’05. Tickets available at the Harvard Box Office, $8 regular, $5 student. Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m., Sunday at 4 p.m. Cabot House JCR. (ELF)

MUSIC | Evan Dando

The former lead singer of the Lemonheads (of punk cover of “Mrs. Robinson” semi-fame) continues his solo alt-pop career with a return to his hometown in support of his album Baby I’m Bored. Come party like it’s 1992. With Jake Brennan & the Confidence Men and Bob Cenci. Tickets at door or online. $15. Doors at 8 p.m. 18+ only. Paradise Rock Club. (ELF)