- Norwegian techno/speed metal band Combichrist asks the timeless musical question "What the F--- Is Wrong With You People?" (a question that comes to mind looking at the band's photo, at right), tonight at 6:30 at the Avalon Theatre, 3605 S. State, South Salt Lake City. Tickets are $17, at the door.

- Hard-rock quintet Rev Theory plays tonight at 6:30 at the Murray Theatre, 4916 S. State, Murray. Tickets are $10, at the door.

- Alwin Nikolais' colorful and kinetic dance work for children, "The Crystal and the Sphere" is performed by Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company tonight at 7, and Saturday at 2 and 7 p.m., at Capitol Theatre, 50 W. 200 South, Salt Lake City. Tickets are $30, or $15 for students and seniors, at ArtTix.

- Guest conductor (or is it job candidate?) Thierry Fischer leads the Utah Symphony in Schubert's "Unfinished" Symphony, tonight and Saturday at 8 p.m. at Abravanel Hall, 123 W. South Temple, Salt Lake City. Tickets, from $26 to $60, available at ArtTix.

- Mark the Chinese New Year, "The Year of the Ox," with dancers, displays and more, Saturday from 1 to 4 at the City Library, 210 E. 400 South, Salt Lake City. Free.

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