Live music, new restaurants and new films; why it seems like spring already! Grab some friends and get out this weekend to enjoy all of the new things going on around West Michigan with this weekend's Best Bets. And be sure to check out Publisher Brian Edwards and FOX-17's Emily Richett with the moving pictures version of Best Bets below (and be sure to check Em's page for a whole morning of "Funny Friday" stuff):

1. You're Either In or Out: The Actors' Theatre will be performing The Little Dog Laughed, a Tony award winning play about an agent trying to be in control and an actor who's still in the closet on Friday, March 26 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, March 27 at 8 p.m.; $22 for adults and $8 for student rush tickets bought an hour prior to performance.

2. Hockey Town: The Grand Rapids Griffins will be playing the Admirals on Friday, March 26 at 7 p.m., and the Stars on Saturday, March 27 at 7 p.m.; $5-$30l $1 Beer and $1 Dogs on Friday.

3. Virtuoso: Prodigy and world-class violinist, Midori, will be performing beautiful melodies with accompaniment by the Grand Rapids Symphony through stories such as The Arabian Nights and Don Juan on Friday, March 26 and Saturday, March 27 at 8 p.m at the DeVos Performance Hall; $18-$90.

4. It's Only Rock & Roll, but I Like it: The BOB will be hosting a night of live music that is specifically devoted to album oriented and classic rock on Saturday, March 27 at 9:30 p.m.

5. Grand Opening: Rendezvouz Lounge & Grill is a new business located on the increasingly savvy Wealthy Street. WGRD and Dahmer will be present as well as live music from Dunktank and Every Me and Every You on Friday, March 26 at 8 p.m. through Sat., March 27 at 2 a.m.

6. Cinema With Substance: The Central Michigan International Film Festival is the perfect place to watch movies with artistic quality rather than the drab Hollywood fare that takes up space at most theaters. Selections include independent films, documentaries and foreign films. Beginning on Friday, March 26, 27, and 28 from noon-9:10 p.m.; $5 per film; Read more about the festival here.

7. A Chance Encounter: Chance Jones is one of West Michigan's most exciting acts with on-stage presence galore, theatrics and superb artistry; a band that always delivers the goods. Performing at Jukes Bar with Marvin the Robot and Pistolbrides on Saturday, March 27 at 9:30 p.m.; free.

8. Ol' Timey Rock & Roll: Delilah DeWylde & The Lost Boys is part Americana, part country and rockabilly, this eclectic band is the perfect listening experience for an audience willing to depart from commercial music; a great niche band with a wonderful sound. Performing at Bell's Eccentric Café on Friday, March 26 at 9:30 p.m.; $5.

9. The Fight: Great local boxers will duke it out during the Michigan Golden Gloves West Michigan Championships on Saturday, March 27 at 7 p.m.; in advance: $8-$10, day of fight: $11-$13.

Good Bets: Get expressive at The Livery when it hosts its X'pression Session Spoken Word Petry Night on Sat., March 27 at 8 p.m...If you love Phantom of the Opera, you'll love the Three Phantoms in Concert, featuring three artists who have all played the Phantom sometime in their career. Not only will you hear Phantom music, but you'll also enjoy them sing other Broadway tunes as well. Friday, March 26 and Saturday, March 27 at 7:30 p.m. at the Frauenthal Center; $18-40.