It’s time to find out where all of the good shows are this weekend! Come on, everyone likes good music. Check these out:

Saturday, April 21, 2012

1. SEA’s Benefit Concert

Who: Society of Emerging Artists (SEA), a student-run orchestra dir. by Kevin Lee and made up of talented students from Juilliard, MSM, NYU, and Columbia
When: 7:30 pm
Where: Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church (213 West 82nd Street New York, NY 10024)
Price: FREE, with a suggested donation of $5 – $10

Bars and Chords (B&C) side note: There will be a world premiere of a piece by Alex Porter. He and Kevin Lee are musical geniuses. You should go.
For more information, click here.

2. BC Chorus/Chamber Singers: Spring Concert

Who: Barnard-Columbia Chorus and Chamber Singers, featuring student choirs, soloists, and orchestra
When: 8:00 – 10:00 pm
Where: St. James Chapel, Union Theological Seminary
Price: $3 CUID, $5 Non-CUID

B&C side note: They’re performing Benjamin Britten’s War Requiem. It’s magnificent.
For more information, click here.

3. IRC Open Mic Night

Who: No one, and everyone. It’s an open mic. 
When: 11:00 pm 
Where: Intercultural Resource Center, 552 W 114th Street
Price: FREE

B&C side note: It’s Perspectives on Diversity (POD) weekend. Get there early if you want a chance at catching a glimpse of the talent that will walk through those doors.
For more information, click here.

Sunday, April 22, 2012

1. The Oxymoron Series Presents: Olivia

Who: Olivia Harris
When: 6:00 pm
Where: Garfield’s Lounge, 247 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Price: $10

B&C side note: If you were at the showcase and saw Olivia perform, you’ve probably already decided you need to see her again. If not, here’s your chance.
For more information, click here.