There are plenty of shows, films, and concerts this weekend to alleviate our stir-craziness. Here’s some of what we recommend:
Sat 5/12: Pianist and composer Vijay Iyer demonstrates his elasticity and imagination within his agile sextet. The group’s debut album, Far From Over, is praised by Reader critic Peter Margasak. “For every bit of explosive, tightly coiled energy within tracks such as ‘Down to the Wire,’ there’s an opposing loose, expansive vibe, such as that on the soulful trio performance of ‘For Amiri Baraka,’” he writes. For tonight’s performance Marcus Gilmore, the “spectacular” percussionist in Iyer’s working trio, subs for Sorey. 8:30 and 10 PM, Constellation, 3111 N. Western, $35, $30 in advance. 18+
