The Week Ahead
This week, Nashville offers a wide range of entertainment. From theater at the Belcourt to an exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame to a concert at Mercy Lounge, you can find a wide variety of options to get geared up for finals.

Friday 12/7
The Belcourt’s People Branch Theatre is putting on “The Mystery of Irma Vep,” a two-man spoof of old murder mystery movies. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. with tickets at $12 for students and $18 for adults.

Saturday 12/8
Do you enjoy a good arena rock power ballad' Better question: Who doesn’t' See Tommy Shaw of Styx and Jack Blades of Night Ranger at the Wildhorse Saloon. The show starts at 10 p.m., and general admission is $18.

Sunday 12/9
Catch British indie band The Kooks along with pop-punk rocker VHS or Beta tonight at 3rd & Lindsley. The bands begin playing at 8 p.m., and tickets are $10.

Monday 12/10
Head over the Country Music Hall of Fame to catch “I Can’t Stop Loving You: Ray Charles and Country Music” before the exhibit closes at the end of this month. While there, make sure to take in the rest of the museum’s exhibits. Student admission is $15.95.

Tuesday 12/11
Check out the Radio City Christmas Spectacular starring the Rockettes out at Opryland. The show, which features the showstopper “12 Days of Christmas,” starts at 8 p.m., and admission begins at $29.

Wednesday 12/12
Vandy alumnus Chris Milam headlines at Mercy Lounge tonight. He will be joined by Caitlin Rose and The Last Almanac. Doors open at 9 p.m.; admission is $8 for those under 21 and $5 for 21 and older.

Thursday 12/13
Any study break needs at least a laugh or two. Check out “Expectations: A Holiday Sketch Comedy Show” at 12th South Arts Venue. The show starts at 7 p.m., and tickets are $10.