Eclectic Evening at The Pyramid Scheme

It isn’t often that math rock, spooky folk, loop rock and indie/post rock share a stage. This Tuesday in downtown Grand Rapids, there is an exception. The Pyramid Scheme is definitely known for hosting a variety of acts – everything from hip-hop legend Wu-Tang to indie rock gem Pinback – but rarely does such an array take the stage in the same evening as one another. The musically diverse evening, which kicks off at 7 p.m., is headlined by Oxford-based math rock trio TTNG (previously known as This Town Needs Guns). Also on the ticket is folk singer-songwriter Emma Ruth Rundle, as well as Michigan-made indie/post rock crew Moses. The truly memorable performance will likely come from Mylets, who, through the use of an ever-evolving pedal board and loop station, takes on the roles of every member that would be a part of a traditional rock band and then some. Tickets for the all-ages show are $12 in advance and $14 at the door. For more about the event or to purchase tickets, visit pyramidschemebar.com.

It’s The Thuggish Ruggish Bone

In 1993, the late West Coast rapper Eazy-E signed a five-man rap collective out of Cleveland to Ruthless Records. Since the moment the group put out their first single, “Thuggish Ruggish Bone,” from their debut EP “Creepin on ah Come Up,” Bone Thugs-n-Harmony has been a household name within the realm of American hip-hop. Over the last 20 years, the group has dropped an additional nine albums and headlined countless tours. Their next stop – The Intersection in Grand Rapids. Thursday’s tour stop, which begins at 7:30 p.m., also features a handful of smaller hip-hop acts including AD and Almost Kings. It’s likely that the headlining quintet, known for their fast-paced delivery and multi-syllabic rhyme schemes, will bring plenty of classics such as “Look Into My Eyes,” “1st of tha Month” and “Foe tha Love of $.” Tickets for the performance are $30 and are available at sectionlive.com.

Celebrating Modern Music and Dance

Grand Valley State University’s New Music Ensemble is set to band together with the Kalamazoo-based Wellspring Dancers Nov. 13-15 to debut multimedia works honoring contemporary dance and music. What truly stands out about the upcoming performances is that they feature live music to accompany the dance performances. With both the musicians and dancers occupying the stage at the same time, viewers will experience all aspects of the production. The production, “Orbit: Concert of Modern Dance/Modern Music,” takes place on Nov. 13 and 14 at 8 p.m., and Nov. 15 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., at the Wellspring/Cori Terry and Dancers Theater in Kalamazoo. Tickets for the show are $20 for adults, $18 for seniors, $10 for students, $5 for youth and free for children ages 12 and under. To purchase tickets, call Miller Ticketing at (269) 387-2300 or visit wellspringdance.org/pages/events.cfm.