Sahara Restaurant,

143 Highland St., Worcester, MA (508) 798-2181. Open Mon. through Thurs. from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., on Fri. from 8 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., on Sat. from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., and on Sun. from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Features some of the best Middle East cuisine, pastries, and baked goods you'll ever have the pleasure of experiencing. Guitarist Julian Russell joins you on Monday evenings, the WPI Jazz Ensemble on Tues. from 8 to 10 p.m. The Poetry Oasis features many of the area's leading poets every other Sun. at 11 a.m. No cover charge. AE, DC, Dis., MC, Visa.

Tuesday, May 1 Jay Tyer and Phil Madison.