This weekend, April 19-21:

Lots of local show options on Saturday...

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FRIDAY 4/19:

General Events:

• Film: Showings at Theatre N: On The Road and Leonie. http://www.theatern.org/Films
• Dance Party: DJ ShadyLady and DJ Gentleman Jeff spin 80's music at west-side Wilmington barcade 1984 every Friday, 9pm-close. http://1984wilmington.com/events
• Market: Kennett Square year-round Farmers Market, 2-6pm Fridays on State Street.

Concerts:

• Writers in the Round show at Kennett Flash, with Andrew Gray (formerly of Hoots & Hellmouth), Mike Cummings of PA, and Tim Celfo of DE. $10, music at 8pm.
• Local bands at Mojo Main: My Own Worst Critic, Transonic, and The Great Charter. Music at 9pm, $6

~In Philly and beyond~

• Toy Soldiers (who recently appeared in Arden) and Holy Ghost Tent Revival at Johnny Brenda's. $10
• Marco Benevento at the Blockley. $15.
• Suicidal Tendencies and Sick of It All at the Electric Factory. $25

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SATURDAY 4/20:

General Events:

• Film: Showings at Theatre N: On The Road (no Sunday showing for O.T.R.) and Leonie. http://www.theatern.org/Films
• Music Workshop: Cultural Crosswords - Music of Eastern Asia, at the Music School of Delaware.

"Celebrate the rich musical diversity of our world and our very own community through concerts and workshops that integrate a variety of art forms. Beginning at 7:00pm, participants will attend an interactive cooking workshop, a martial arts class, a Korean brush painting workshop and then proceed to the concert hall for an 8:00pm concert of music from China, Japan, Korea, and Mongolia. Concert tickets: Adults $10; Students/seniors $5. To purchase, call 302.762.1132 or purchase at door."

• Jazz: Jam session at The Nomad Bar at 9th & Orange. Every Saturday, 4-7:30pm, FREE.

Concerts:

• Work Drugs (reputed band from Philly, probably in the top 10 most-hyped right now), Revolution, I Love You, and Kind of Creatures at the Buzz Factory, a new concert series at the Buzz Ware Village Center, which is directly across from Gild Hall on Arden's Orleans Rd. All ages, music at 8:30, $12. https://www.facebook.com/events/443198375762377/
• Touring band at Mojo Main: From Buffalo NY, The Bunny The Bear ("unique sound that draws from nearly every genre of music, intense and theatrical stage show"). Also 5 opening bands. Music from 6pm to midnight, $12. More info.
• Graham Parker at the Queen Theatre. $41. http://www.ticketfly.com/event/210053
• At 1984 in West Wilmington: Silence Kid (MD), Big Skull (DE), and Dancylvania. Music at 10pm, $5. https://www.facebook.com/events/443198375762377/
• Mega nostalgia act at Kennett Flash: Johnny Kay, who was the lead guitarist for Bill Haley & the Comets.  $23, music at 8pm.

~In Philly and beyond~

• O'Death at the North Star Bar. $15.
• The Joy Formidable at Union Transfer. $20.

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SUNDAY:

General Events:

• Film: Showings at Theatre N: Leonie and Opera In Cinema: Carmen. http://www.theatern.org/Films

Concerts:

• Generationals at Johnny Brenda's. $12.

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Upcoming: Wilmington Film Festival next week. Aimee Mann & Ted Leo at the Queen Wed. Esperanza Spaulding at the Grand Wed. Leo Kottke at the Grand Thurs. Akron/Family at JB's Thurs. Les Claypool at the TLA Friday. Marshall Crenshaw at the Kennett Flash Friday. Tower of Power & Average White Band at the Keswick Friday. Wussy, The Cocks, Sylvan Wolfe at Mojo Main Sat. Jim James at UT Saturday but it's sold out.