Week's best bets: Monday, Jan. 12

MONDAY, JAN. 12

+ Foreigner — takes place at 8 p.m. at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. $55.62

Boasting album sales exceeding 75 million, Foreigner is responsible for some of rock and roll’s most enduring anthems, including “Juke Box Hero,” “Feels Like The First Time,” “Hot Blooded,” “I Want To Know What Love Is,” “Cold As Ice,” “Urgent” and “Double Vision.”

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TUESDAY, JAN. 13

+ Buddy, the Buddy Holly Story — takes place at 8 p.m. at the Venice Theatre. $13 to $28

This show depicts the true story of Buddy Holly’s short, but highly impactful career, including his rise to stardom and untimely death, as immortalized in Don McLean's song, “American Pie.” Matt McClure plays Buddy, bringing the early days of rock ‘n’ roll to the stage. Runs through Jan. 25. 

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WEDNESDAY, JAN. 14

+ Knock Me a Kiss — takes place at 8 p.m. at West Coast Black Theatre Troupe. $16.50 for students. $29.50 for general admission.

Knock Me a Kiss is a fictional account of the 1928 marriage of W.E.B. DuBois' daughter to one of Harlem's most talented poets. The marriage marked the height of the Harlem Renaissance and was viewed as the perfect union of African-American talent and beauty, but the union of man and woman failed. This powerful play exposes the tragically flawed error in judgment by one of the greatest intellects of the 20th century. Runs through Feb. 8. 

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THURSDAY, JAN. 15

+ Mirah, Todd Chandler and Holopaw — takes place at 8:30 p.m. at Cock & Bull Pub. $5 for ages 21 and older. $8 for minors.

This night will feature live music by Mirah, a pop act from Brooklyn, NY best known for her sultry, airy vocals, short films and live music by Todd Chandler, formerly of Dark Dark Dark, and Gainesville act Holopaw, and indie-rock outfit whose frontman has also shared the stage with Modest Mouse’s Isaac Brock as Ugly Casanova. 

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FRIDAY, JAN. 16

+ Drag Queen Bingo Bonanza  — takes place at 8 p.m. at The Player's Theatre. $10.

Not your grandmother's bingo night; this no-holds-barred bingo night is chock full of hilarious, foul-mouthed adult entertainment. Enjoy theatrical drag performances, special guests, three games of bingo and shot boys at your service.

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SATURDAY, JAN. 17

+ Good Graeff Farewell Show — takes place at 9 p.m. at Growler's Pub.

Say farewell to Sarasota's favorite indie- folk-pop-twin band as they gear up to move out to Los Angeles. Joining them on the bill will be psychedelic folk-rockers and kings of the vocal harmony, Physical Plant. The night will feature an extended set full of surprise guest appearances, new songs and fond farewells to make the Sarasota natives' final show one to remember.

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SUNDAY, JAN. 18

+ Afroman — takes place at 4 p.m. at Cabana Inn. $10 pre-sale, or $15 at the door.

Don't get high and forget to make it out to this special show at the Cabana Inn, featuring hip-hop artist, herb connoisseur and Grammy nominee (??) Afroman, best known for his 2000 hit, "Because I Got High," as well as"Colt 45" and "She Won't Let Me." Supporting acts include Itz Mike Snow, S.N.A.P.M., DJ DZL and Shock to the System.