Fans of dance may want to jump at the last opportunity to see Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet, and if you’re an outdoor music fan, try checking out Porchfest.
DANCE
Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet
Thursday through Saturday
Citi Shubert Theater
265 Tremont St., Boston
$60-$75, 617-482-9393
This 16-member, New York based ballet company had established itself in its 12 year history as one of America’s most exciting, forward-thinking ballet companies, so it came as a disappointing surprise when artistic director Alexandra Damiani announced this March that Cedar Lake is coming to an end. Here’s your last chance to see this critically acclaimed ensemble in Boston. THEATER
‘Mr g’
Through May 24
Central Square Theater
450 Mass. Ave., Cambridge
$15-$49, 866-811-4111
Wesley Savick wrote this adaptation of the 2012 novel by Alan Lightman, whose titular character is the creator of the Universe. Unlike the Abrahamic God, however, Mr g is pretty much making it up as he goes along, by a process of trial and error — all while trying to deal with his relatives Aunt Penelope and Uncle Deva. MUSIC
Lightning Bolt
Sunday, 8 p.m.
The Sinclair
52 Church St., Cambridge
$12-$14, 18+, 800-745-3000
There is only one Lightning Bolt. Much imitated, never duplicated, the Providence-based duo have been creating sublime, ecstatic psycho-noise rock, both brutally primal and incredibly sophisticated, for 21 years, during which they’ve proven themselves to be truly worthy of being named after a force of nature. Don’t miss local openers SKIMASK, one of their finest musical spirit children. Porchfest
Saturday, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Various locations
Somerville
Free, 617-625-6600
On Saturday afternoon dozens of different musicians will be performing on people’s porches throughout Somerville, and you can stroll around at your leisure and check ‘em all out. The performances are staggered in three two-hour blocks, moving from east to west. Check the website above to a list of bands and maps to make sure you don’t miss any of the action. COMEDY
Wanda Sykes
Saturday, 7 p.m.
The Wilbur Theater
246 Tremont St., Boston
$39-$59, 800-745-3000
Wanda Sykes has popped up all over the comedy world, from a five year stint on “The Chris Rock Show” to a recurring role as Larry David’s hilarious foil on “Curb Your Enthusiasm” to one of the puppet pranksters on “Crank Yankers.”In her stand-up, she delights in confronting the material no one else wants to discuss —someone’s got to, right?
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