Thursday, February 16

What: Shrek the Musical

When: 7:30 p.m.

Where: Tennessee Theatre

How much: $37 – $77

Our take: The leading family-friendly film franchise of the last decade hit the stage, with an advisory for patrons warning that the fog and strobe lights may potentially be dangerous. Take your kids. Walk on the wild side.

What: Fuddy Meers

When: 7:30 p.m.

Where: Clarence Brown Theatre

How much: $5 – $25

Friday, February 17

What: Fall in Love Again, An Evening with Erick Baker

When: 8 p.m.

Where: Bijou Theatre

How much: Sold out – $30-$50 scalp

Our take: The perfect show to keep your Valentine’s buzz going into the weekend, roots-soul songwriter Erick Baker plays like a southern Ray LaMontagne … wait, this isn’t 2006, is it?

What: Midnight Voyage LIVE with Starkey, Fast Nasty vs. Spooky Jones, Dex, MTBL

When: 9 p.m.

Where: The Ciderhouse

How much: $8 advance / $10 door ($3 surcharge)

What: Fuddy Meers

When: 7:30 p.m.

Where: Clarence Brown Theatre

How much: $5 – $30

Saturday, February 18

What: Florida Georgia Line with the Cadillac Black and Stephen Hunley

When: 9 p.m.

Where: The Ciderhouse

How much: $8 advance / $10 door ($3 surcharge)

Our take: Oh, my. Another roots-infused night of country rock. C’mon, Knoxville, if you’re going for derivative muzak, at least get with this decade.

What: Taboo

When: 9 p.m.

Where: The Valarium

How much: N/A

What: Fuddy Meers

When: 7:30 p.m.

Where: Clarence Brown Theatre

How much: $5 – $30

Sunday, February 19

What: Dark Star Orchestra

When: 8 p.m.

Where: The Valarium

How much: $18 advance / $20 door ($3 surcharge for patrons under 21)

Our take: The Grateful Dead equivalent to ZOSO, this is the closest you will ever get to the Dead in their classic lineups, featuring actual setlists from historic concerts. Worth checking out at least once.

What: Fuddy Meers

When: 7:30 p.m.

Where: Clarence Brown Theatre

How much: $5 – $30