Thursday 4/11/02

The Melvins were proclaimed one of the founders of grunge rock. Now they have returned back to the world of indie rock. They will perform at the Brick by Brick and tickets start at $13. The show starts at 8:30 p.m.

The trio that makes up Soulive will make sure you get up and dance to their jazz stylings. Funk-inspired jazz comes from the sounds of organ, drums and a guitar. Soulive are sure to please. The gig is at the Belly Up Tavern and the show starts at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $15.

Friday 4/12/02

Women, love and hip-hop. That should be enough to get you to check out Women Warriors in Love & Hip Hop at The Sushi Community Space in downtown San Diego. The work is intended to express the perceptions of Asian-American women growing up in America. The event starts at 8 p.m. and there will be a second showing at 8 p.m. on Saturday. Admission for students is $8. Call (619) 917-8595 for information and reservations.

Saturday 4/13/02

Are you cultured? The 24th annual cultural celebration better known as Cultural Kaleidoscope will be held near the Thurgood Marshall campus at UCSD. The festival will run from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will feature musical acts, dancers, games and food. Some of the entertainment will be provided by The Revelations, The Freedom Writers and African Stilt Walkers. Admission and parking is free. Call (858) 534-4390 for more information.

Sunday 4/14/02

311 brought a fresh sound to the music scene back in the day. They were among the first to drop reggae beats and mix it with hard guitars and rap. They are back in San Diego in support of their most recent album, “”Sound System.”” 311 will rock the Open Air Theatre on the San Diego State Campus. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. and tickets are $28.25.

Tuesday 4/16/02

Do you wish you were at a Grateful Dead show? You might get that chance with the Dark Star Orchestra. They will play a set of a Grateful Dead show and the audience will be guessing which one it is. Long, improvised jams will obviously characterize this show. The Dark Star Orchestra will be at 4th & B and tickets are $17.50. The show starts at 8 p.m.

Wednesday 4/17/02

Lisa Loeb might be bestknown for her hit, “”Stay,”” on the “”Reality Bites”” soundtrack. She has since continued with coffeehouse pop, and she’ll be at ‘Canes Bar & Grill. The show starts at 8 p.m. and tickets start at $18.

Popular local band Jack’s Broken Heart will be at the Che Cafe. Their emo-punk rock sound has yielded a popular album and gigs with Jimmy Eat World and Hot Water Music. The show starts at 8 p.m. and cover is $6.