Around the Arts

Tommy Johnagin
When 8 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday and 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday
Where The Funny Bone, corner of Fourth and Walnut streets
More info After appearing on shows such as “Comedy Central Presents” and “The Late Show with David Letterman,” comedian Tommy Johnagin will perform at The Funny Bone along with comedian Josh Arnold. Tickets are $12 at the door.
 
‘An Evening of Lit and Wit’
When 7 to 9 p.m. Friday
Where Boxcar Books, 408 E. Sixth St.­
More info A night full of poetry and literary reading as well as improv sketches by the IU comedy troupes Awkward Silence and Full Frontal Comedy. On location there will be a graffiti wall for attendees to write and draw what inspires them as well as an art show that has a $5 cover charge. Food will be provided.
 
Dancing With the Celebrities
When 8 p.m. Saturday
Where Buskirk-Chumley Theater
More info To raise funds for six local charities, local leaders have been paired with six Arthur Murray Dance Studio instructors to perform in a “Dancing with the Stars”-type performance. Profits from the show will go toward several local charities. Live music will be provided by The Stardusters Jazz Orchestra, led by Jerry Jerome. Tickets are available at the Arthur Murray Studio and through the local charities and celebrities and are $20 in advance and $25 the day of the show.