AS220,

115 Empire St., Providence, RI, (401) 831-9327. Open Mon. to Sat. from 10 to 1 a.m. and on Sun. 6 to 1 p.m. Includes a funky cafe and performance area, two art galleries, the Perishable Theater, and Groundwerx dance company. Local and regional bands rock the room Thurs. through Sat. The Hal Crook Trio jazz things up on Tues., and depending on the day, there's poetry zooms, Pork Chop Lounge variety shows, film specials, and Percussion Polyhedrons. Cover varies. No credit cards. No July shows (artists may not be rich, but they still get to go on vacation!).

Friday, April 27 Darkroom fundraiser.

Saturday, April 28 Shouting Theatre in a Crowded Fire, featuring Tim Barsky and friends.

Sunday, April 29 Pork Chop Lounge Variety Show.

Wednesday, May 2 Erin McKeown's Fancy Music Machine, Josh Ritter, Super Chief Trio.

Thursday, May 3 Open house showcase, featuring String Builder, Eyesores, Caroline Shirley and Margie Wienk, Pat Healey.

Friday, May 4 P Squared indie rock bash, featuring Medicine Ball, V for Vendetta, Plymouth Rock, Ted Only Knows.

Saturday, May 5 Three Story House Party, featuring Smoking Jackets, Neo-'90s Dance Band, Busted Fro, Spogga.