SATURDAY MAR 13

Haven't heard a recorder since you missed your solo cue in the fourth grade concert? The Flanders Recorder Quartet of Belgium, official cultural ambassadors of their nation, plays the music of Bach, Vivaldi, Ciconia and others. First Parish Church, Route 3A, Duxbury. 423-2808. 8 p.m.

On that note, think the only concerto composers are dead and gone? Wrong! Tonight, the Bach Society Orchestra performs the work of their 1999 Concerto Competition Winner. Paine Hall. 8 p.m. $5 students, available at Sanders Theatre Box Office or BosTix.

Continue the cultural experiences. The Harvard African Students Association presents "Footsteps Through Africa, Part 2," a concert. Lowell Hall. 8 p.m. $5 students, available at Sanders Theater Box Office and BosTix.

Spend the evening in East Asia with a selection of Taiwanese cinema. The Film Archive shows Lee's "Professor Chu's Homework" (1992) at 3 p.m. and Tung's "Every Odd Numbered Day" (1995) at 8 p.m. Harvard Film Archive, Carpenter Center, 24 Quincy St. 495-4700. $5.

"Where have you gone my Rosealia?" Be there when Better Than Ezra finds her. 18+. Avalon, Landsdowne Street. 6 p.m. door, 7 p.m. show. $15.25.

Take the commuter rail, hear your favorite cult band and get a little "Birdhouse in Your Soul" all in one shot. This Saturday, They Might Be Giants play Providence. Lupo's Heartbreak Hotel, 239 Westminster St., Providence. www.lupos.com. 401-272-5876. 7 p.m. $13.50 in advance.

A barrel of laughs is only a T ride away. Dom Irrera presents his show "Full Frontal Comedy." Enjoy. Comedy Connection, Faneuil Hall. 248-9700. 8 p.m. and 10:15 p.m. $20.

Spend the afternoon making waves at the Museum of Science; then check out a Laser Light show with the theme of your choosing. The Museum of Science, Science Park. 723-2500. 5:30 p.m., Space Odyssey. 8 p.m., Laser Offspring. 9:15 p.m., Laser Beastie Boys. 10:30 p.m., Laser Floyd: The Wall. $7.50.

The Immediate Gratification Players host an Improv Comedy Festival. 8 p.m. (See Friday listing for details.)

The Harvard Advocate presents "Sampler." 2 to 6 p.m. (See Friday listing for details.)