Mastermind behind the quintessentially Midwestern radio show, A Prairie Home Companion, Garrison Keillor tickles with his dry humor, Disney movie-style innuendos and wacky sensibilities. Offered weekly on more than 450 NPR stations, Keillor has also penned an array of books about the "Lake Wobegon" community depicted on the radio show. Experience his wit and candor up close and in person when he stops by Miller Auditorium.

Gun & Knife Show
DeltaPlex, Grand Rapids
April 17 -18
deltaplex.com, (616) 364-9000

Sitting on a 1940s Mauser rifle, itching for a butterfly knife or dying for a crossbow? The Gun & Knife show is a sure-fire chance at a wild time filled with people watching, more weapons that you can shake a feeble stick at, and enough danger to satisfy even non-enthusiasts for an afternoon. And if you want to make enemies and rile up the vendors, ask for a switchblade from "behind the counter."

Nagata Shachu Japanese Drumming Ensemble
Saugatuck Center for the Arts
April 24, 8 p.m.
$35
sc4a.org, (269) 857-2399

Kiyoshi Nagata returns to the Saugatuck Center for the Arts with his Japanese-style Taiko drums. Featuring "athletic" folk drumming along with gongs, bamboo flutes, bells, wooden clappers and more, Nagata leads an ensemble cast in a booming performance. New choreography and music serves to modernize this traditional, high energy, expressive art.