Friday, December 3

MUSIC | The Ying QuartetThe highly regarded Ying Quartet (Timothy and Janet Ying, violins, Phillip Ying, viola, David Ying, cello) continue their stint as Blodgett Artists in Residence. They will play five pieces on the theme of wandering: Turina’s Oracion del Torero; Villa-Lobos’ Quartet No. 6; D’Rivera’s Village Street Quartet; Ginastera’s Quartet No. 1; Piazzola’s Tango for 4. Presented by the Houghton Library of the Harvard College Library. Tickets available at the Harvard Box Office $20, $10 for students. 8 p.m. Harvard Epworth Methodist Church. (ELF)MUSIC | The Music of Yannatos & BartokThe Harvard-Radcliffe Orchestra will perform a superb program of classical music, including a selection written by its conductor, James Yannatos. Come hear one of the greatest collegiate orchestras in the world. Other selections will include Bartok’s Concerto for Orchestra and a surprise piece by the HRO concerto competition winner, LaMont J. Barlow ’05. Tickets available at the Harvard Box Office $13/$11/$8, $10/$8/$6 for students. 8 p.m. Sanders Theater. (ELF)THEATER | The Compleat Works of Wllm Shakspr (abridged)The Winthrop House Drama Society will present an uproarious condensation and parody of Shakespeare’s entire corpus. Laugh, cry, then laugh some more at Othello rapping, Titus Andronicus cooking, and Ophelia drowning. “Shakespeare will never make you laugh so hard again!” Tickets available at the Harvard Box Office $8, Students & Seniors $5, House Residents $3. Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m. Winthrop JCR. (ELF)

THEATER | The Pirates of Penzance

The Harvard-Radcliffe Gilbert & Sullivan players enact their namesakes’ most famous comic operetta. This tale of dewey-eyed maidens, bungling policemen and soft-hearted pirates is a known crowd-pleaser. Directed by Ashley A.P. Horan ’05 and Mark P. Musico ’07. Reserved Seating. Tickets available at the Harvard Box Office, evenings: regular $12/$10, students & seniors $8/$6, matinees: regular $10/$8, students & seniors $6/$4, Thursday $4 with a Harvard Student I.D. Friday, Saturday and Thursday at 8 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m. Agassiz Theater. (ELF)

DANCE | Harvard-Radcliffe Dance CompanyThe longest-running student dance company on campus presents Toys in the Basement: A Winter Concert of Modern Dance. Featuring the choreography of Brenda S. Divelbliss, Rebecca J. Alaly ’05, David L. Blazar ’06, Neil G. Ellingson ’05, Beth A. Griffin, Ebonie-Shay D. Hazle ’06, Jetta G. Martin ’05, Annelisa H. Pedersen ’06, Jeremy J. Olson, Marin J.D. Orlosky ’07, Meredith E. Sandberg ’07, Karin C.L. Shieh ’05, Tina Y. Tanhehco ’05, Kit Tempest, Sonia K. Todorova ’07, and Timothy H. Wong ’05. Bring the kids; it’ll be fun for all ages. Tickets available at the Harvard Box Office $5. 8 p.m.. Also Saturday at 8 p.m. Rieman Center for the Performing Arts. (ELF)

MUSIC | Isis, These Arms are Snakes, Tim Hecker, Dysrhythmia

Catch a great show downstairs at the Middle East. An awesome multiple bill presented by The Middle East and MassConcerts promises to make for a really exciting night of music ranging from more traditional performances to increasingly ambient laptop pieces. Tickets $12. 18+. (NNH)

Saturday, December 4

MUSIC | Harvard-Radcliffe ChorusThe 165-voice choir kicks off its 2004 season, welcoming new conductor, Dr. Kevin C. Leong. The program will be an all-Mozart affair, including Vesperae solennes de Confessore, Missa brevis in F and the ever-popular Eine kleine Nachtmusik. Featuring soprano Amanda Forsythe. Tickets available at the Harvard Box Office $16/$14, $8/$7 for students and seniors. 8 p.m. Sanders Theater. (ELF)

MUSIC | Dear Leader, The Information, The Static Age, The Cignal

These indie rock bands come together for a night of music downstairs at the Middle East. Don’t miss this great opportunity to hear some really good lesser-known bands at a cool club. Tickets are $10. 18+. (NNH)

MUSIC | “Clandestino”—Rock in Spanish Party

Get ready to dance, because “la celebracion del rock en espanol” is coming to Cambridge this weekend! Clandestino is an independent event that moves from venue to venue, featuring Latin American rock stars’ best work so you can show off your best moves. Think Manu Chao and Radio Futura. Upstairs at the Middle East. 9 p.m. For audiences 18+. Tickets $10. (JET)