Thursday

Reading by authors Amanda Schumacher and David McGlynn — 7:30 p.m., Centennial Student Union Room 284, Minnesota State University, free, 389-1354.

Reformation Choral Vespers — 4:30 p.m., Trinity Chapel, Bethany Lutheran College, free, 344-7365.

Talk on the craft of writing — Speakers are creative nonfiction writer Amanda Schumacher and fiction writer David McGlynn, 3 p.m., Centennial Student Union auditorium, MSU, free, 389-1354.

Watercolor workshop — Taught by Chinese watercolorist Lian Zhen, Passion for ART, 210 N. State St., Waseca, for more information call Trudi Remund at 507-833-2727.

Music

Boomtown — DJ

Coffee Hag — Fish Frye

The Loose Moose & Conference Center — Live Mic with Midnight Rambler

Rumor’s Lounge, Jerry Dutler Bowl — Karaoke

Savoy — Organic Cowboys

Wine Cafe — Karaoke

Friday

Alumni Organ Recital featuring Timothy Buendorf — 7:30 p.m., Christ Chapel, Gustavus Adolphus College, free, 933-7013.

Haunted Attractions — 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Dark Shadows Mansion, 295 St. Andrews Drive, 388-6301.