Friday, Dec. 2

The Noteables 2005 Winter Concert. Harvard’s singing group devoted to Broadway performs selections from their signature array of show tunes. Lowell Lecture Hall. 8 p.m. Tickets available through the Harvard Box Office, (617) 496-2222. $8 general admission, $6 students. (AMF)

El día de la bestia. The Real Colegio Complutense Spanish Film Series features Alex de la Iglesia’s new, devilishly funny take on the Antichrist. In Spanish with English subtitles. 26 Trowbridge St. Free. 7:30 p.m. (AMF)

Muzika Without Borders 2005 North American Tour. Presented by the Russian Boston Rock Club, this concert features the Ukrainian band 5’nizza, known for their mix of reggae, Latin rhythms, house music, and rap, and the light rock Russian band Markscheider Kunst, touring in promotion of their new album Na Svyazi. The Middle East. 9 p.m. Tickets available through Ticketmaster. $35; $45 at the door. (IJB)

Disturbed with Corrosion of Conformity and Dope. The hard rock band Disturbed will play songs from their recently released album “Ten Thousand Fists,” including the hit single “Stricken.” Corrosion of Conformity and Dope will open. Avalon. 6:30 p.m. Tickets available through Ticketmaster. $32.50. (MEE)

Benevento/ Russo Duo with Benzos. In preparation for returning to the recording studio in early 2006, keyboardist Marco Benevento and drummer Joe Russo will perform songs from their album “Best Reason to Buy the Sun.” The New York band Benzos joins the duo onstage, with songs from its recently released debut album “Morning Stanzas.” Paradise Rock Club. 9 p.m. Tickets available through nextticketing.com. $12 in advance; $14 day of show. (MEE)

Frank Smith with Age Rings, Tiny Amps, and Mittens. Although Frank Smith, started in 2000 by Aaron Sinclair, does not involve anyone named Frank or Smith, its six part-time members recently released their third CD, “Think Farms.” Openers are Age Rings at 9:15 p.m., Tiny Amps at 10:15, and Mittens at 11:15. T.T. The Bear’s Place. 12:15 a.m. Tickets available at the door. $8. (JDMC)

Saturday, Dec. 3

A December to Dismember. Headlined by New England heavy metal band Hexerei, this concert provides the band with the opportunity to showcase new material slated to be released in 2006 as part of their album “27.” Break the Dark, Death By Fame, and Troll will also be playing. The Middle East. 8 p.m. Tickets available through Ticketmaster. $12. (IJB)

RAQ. A rising alternative rock quartet out of Burlington, Vt. that is often compared to Phish, RAQ will play their self described “high performance rock and roll.” Paradise Rock Club. 9 p.m. Tickets available through nextticketing.com. $12. (MEE)

Certainly, Sir CD Release Party. The show will feature highlights from Certainly, Sir’s latest album “TAN,” which has only been released in Japan. The band will also welcome its new drummer, J. B. Galusha. Openers are Eject at 9:15, followed by Haley Bonar at 10:15 and Chad Van Gaalen at 11:15. T.T. The Bear’s Place. 12:15 a.m. Tickets available at the door. $10. (JDMC)

Sunday, Dec. 4

Opportunes-Pitches Winter Concert 2005. The Harvard Opportunes and the Radcliffe Pitches perform their annual joint a capella concert. Sanders Theatre. 3 p.m. Tickets available through the Harvard Box Office, (617) 496-2222. $12 general admission, $7 students. (AMF)

WBOS Holiday Show with Carbon Leaf, Duncan Sheik, Brandi Carlile. Indie rock band Carbon Leaf will perform from 3-4:30 p.m. and the repertoire will include the single “Life Less Ordinary.” An old favorite, Duncan Sheik—best known for the ’90’s hit “Barely Breathing”— and acclaimed newcomer Brandi Carlile will perform as well. Paradise Rock Club. 1:30 p.m. Tickets available through nextticketing.com or purchase day-of-show. $20. (MEE)

David Dondero with Cassavettes and Luke Kalloch. David Dondero, an artist who prides himself on his “uplifting optimism” and “ability to shine a light on the human condition,” plays at T.T. The Bear’s. Cassavettes opens at 9:05 p.m. with Luke Kalloch at 10. T.T. The Bear’s Place. 10:50 p.m. Tickets available at the door. $8. (JDMC)

Monday, Dec. 5

Sinead O’Connor with Sly & Robbie. O’Connor will perform selections from her latest CD “Throw Down Your Arms”, a collection of covers of classic reggae songs. The duo of drummer Lowell “Sly” Dunbar and bass player Robbie Shakespeare will accompany. Avalon. 8 p.m. Tickets available through Ticketmaster. $35. (MEE)

Dinosaur, Jr. This two-night live performance features native Massachusetts band Dinosaur, Jr., best known for returning the use of a lead guitar to indie rock. Both concerts also include performances by Sunburned Hand of Man and are part of a live DVD shoot for Dinosaur, Jr. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster for the Monday night performance only. Sunday sold out. $15. (IJB)

Wild Light with Margaret Kasper and When Worlds Collide. It’s “The Other Side of the Bear Acoustic Series” night at T.T.’s. Check out Wild Light preceded by Margaret Kasper at 8:30 and When Worlds Collide at 9:20. T.T. The Bear’s Place. 10:10 p.m. Free. (JDMC)

Tuesday, Dec. 6

Dillinger Escape Plan. This “Massconcerts Presents” show at the Middle East features New Jersey band The Dillinger Escape Plan, known for their hardcore/progressive metal/free jazz songs as part of their North America tour. Also playing that night are The Bronx, Between The Buried and Me, and Horse The Band. The Middle East. 7 p.m. Tickets available through Ticketmaster. $15 (IJB)

The Deadly Snakes. The Deadly Snakes, a Toronto-based band started in 1996, will play after Radka at 9:15 and Dirty Ticket at 10:15. T.T. The Bear’s Place. 11:15 p.m. Tickets available through Ticketmaster or at the door. $8. (JDMC)

Wednesday, Dec. 7

Schlesinger Library Film Series. Connie Field’s “Life and Times of Rosie the Riveter,” and Love’s “Women in the Wings.” Guest speaker Cynthia Enloe of Clark University will lead discussion after the films. Radcliffe College Room, Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute. 6 p.m. Free. (AMF)

Iron and Wine and Calexico with Tim Fite. The bands Iron & Wine and Calexico perform songs from their new collaborative, seven-song EP “In the Reins” and from past individual albums. Singer Tim Fite will open with songs from his recently released album “Gone Ain’t Gone.” Avalon. 8 p.m.. Tickets available through Ticketmaster. $20. (MEE)

The Lovemakers with Rock Kills Kid and She Wants Revenge. The Lovemakers, who self-professedly “make electronic/rock dance music with a passionate, sexually charged fury,” play at T.T.’s with openers Rock Kills Kid opens at 9:15 and She Wants Revenge at 10:15. T.T. The Bear’s Place. 11:15 p.m. Tickets available through Ticketmaster or at the door. $12. (JDMC)

Thursday, Dec. 8

No Sex Please, We’re British. The Leverett House Arts Society presents the most successful British stage comedy of all time. Brought to you by the team behind “Noises Off,” “Whose Wife Is It Anyway,” and “What The Butler Saw.” Leverett Old Library. 8 p.m. Tickets available through the Harvard Box Office, (617) 496-2222. $20 general admission, $12 Harvard affiliates, $7 undergraduates. (AMF)

Desdemona: A Play About A Handkerchief. The Athena Theatre Company brings you a dark comedic take on Othello. Adams House Pool Theatre. 8 p.m. Tickets available through the Harvard Box Office, (617) 496-2222. $8 general admission, $5 students. (AMF)

The Gypsy Soul. The Signet Society presents an evening of Roma/Gypsy romances, songs and dance, led by guest Vadim Kolpakov, a 7-string guitarist, formerly of Moscow’s Romen Theatre. Signet Society House. 8 p.m. Tickets available through the Harvard Box Office, (617) 496-2222. $20 general admission, $10 students. (AMF)

Sean Paul. Reggae singer Sean Paul will perform songs from his new album “The Trinity,” featuring the hit club and radio single “We Be Burnin,” as part of his current tour. Avalon. 7 p.m. Tickets available through Ticketmaster. $30. (MEE)

Tarantula A.D. Tarantula A.D. celebrates its first full-length album “Book of Sand” with this performance. Attention Underground opens at 9:30, followed by Caspian at 10:30. T.T. The Bear’s Place. 11:45 p.m. Tickets available through Ticketmaster or at the door. $8 in advance, $10 day of show. (JDMC)

Performances

Ruddigore, or The Witch’s Curse. Through Dec. 10. The Harvard-Radcliffe Gilbert and Sullivan Players put on a classic Gilbert and Sullivan parody of Victorian melodrama. Agassiz Theatre. 8 p.m. Tickets available through the Harvard Box Office, (617) 496-2222. $12/10 general admission, $8/6 students. (AMF)

Expressions Dance Co. - Fall Show ’05. Through Dec. 3. Expressions Dance Company performs student-produced dance pieces in a variety of genres, from hip-hop to lyrical. Also featuring Candela, the Harvard African Dance & Music Ensemble, and dance troupes from Boston and New York. 8 p.m. Tickets available through the Harvard Box Office, (617) 496-2222. $8. (AMF)

The Adams Farce Fest. Through Dec.3. The Adams House Drama Society performs an array of French farces. Adams House Pool Theatre. 8 p.m. Tickets available through the Harvard Box Office, (617) 496-2222. $5 general admission, $2 Adams House residents. (AMF)

Harvard-Radcliffe Orchestra Concert. Through Dec. 3. The HRO performs Beethoven’s “Symphony No. 9.” The program also includes Beethoven’s “Fidelio Overture,” Mendelssohn’s “Verleih uns Frieden,” and Haydn’s “Te Deum.” Sanders Theatre. 8 p.m. Tickets available through the Harvard Box Office, (617) 496-2222. $16/12 general admission, $12/8 students. (AMF)

Three Sisters. Through Jan. 1. This timeless Chekhov play, translated by Paul Schmidt and directed by Krystian Lupa, explores the significance of everday tragedies. Loeb Drama Center. 8 p.m. Tickets available through the Harvard Box Office, (617) 496-2222. $37-$74 general admission with group, student, and senior citizen discounts available. (AMF)

Exhibits

Third Annual “Faces of Cambridge” Benefit Photo Gallery. Saturday Dec. 3-Monday Dec. 5. 1 p.m.-7 p.m. $10 suggested donation. Local nonprofit group Cambridge Student Partnerships is displaying student and professional photography at the Zero Arrow Street space. During Saturday's opening evening, there will be live music and refreshments. All proceeds go towards training student volunteers for work with low-income and homeless individuals. (AJR)

The Century of Bach and Mozart: Perspectives on Historiography, Composition, Theory and Performance. Through Dec. 23. This joint exhibition features original sheet music from the pillars of classical music, as well as an original watercolor painting by Mozart of…an ear. Houghton and Loeb Music Libraries. Free. (KAK)

Paul Robeson as Othello. Through Jan. 13, 2006. As the first African-American actor to take the role of Othello in over a century, Paul Robeson won a 20-minute standing ovation and made his 1943 Broadway show “the most important Shakespearean production of the century,” according to Frank Wilson, the curator of this exhibit, which features photographs and documents surrounding Robeson’s Othello. Pusey Library. Free. (LEB)

Silver and Shawls. Through Jan. 29, 2006. This exhibit highlights shawls and silver tableware produced in India during the late colonial period, focusing on the evolution of the former toward European styles and the latter toward more traditional Indian designs. A series of gallery talks and lectures throughout the semester will accompany the show. Arthur M. Sackler Museum. Free. (KAK)

Stratification: An Installation of Works Since 1960. Through Feb. 26, 2006. Curatorial intern M. Celka Straughn organized this exhibit of German and Swiss painters and sculptors highlighting seven key pieces from the museum’s collection. Several undergraduates were also involved in the project and will be giving gallery talks. The Busch-Reisinger Museum. Free. (DJH & LRC)

—Happening was compiled by Lois E. Beckett, Isabel I. Boero, Lindsay R. Canant, Jennifer D.M. Chang, Margot E. Edelman, Alexandra M. Fallows, Daniel J. Hemel, Kimberly A. Kicenuik, and Abe J. Riesman.