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In the wake of the recent benefit and tribute show for St. Paul-bred emcee Mikey “Eyedea” Larsen at First Avenue, two additional fundraisers and memorial concerts are set to take place this weekend in the rapper’s hometown, one month after his death.

(Photo: B Fresh)

This Saturday, check out another side of Larsen with the “EYE Will” exhibition opening at Nicademus Art and Framing on Snelling Avenue in St. Paul, featuring his own visual art displayed alongside work by Michael Gaughan, James Penfield, Booka B, Louis N LaPierre, Jeremy Ylvisaker, Satori, and George Tompson. The free exhibition runs through December 10.

Immediately following the opening, the “EYE Will” party moves over to the Turf Club with live sets from Face Candy, Kill the Vultures, Kristoff Krane, No Bird Sing, Carnage, Guitar Party, Sector 7G, and Mr. Dufaux. Tickets for the Turf Club show will be $10 at the door or $8 if purchased at Nicademus Art and Framing. Both the “EYE Will” exhibition and the show are benefits; all art and ticket sales go to the Micheal “Eyedea” Larsen & Family Fund.

Next Thursday, December 2, a group of “St. Paul’s Finest” will gather at Station 4 for a follow-up to First Avenue’s memorial show, which organizers hope “will give anyone who couldn’t attend November 9 celebration to be a part of his legacy/memory.” Performers at the Station 4 show include Sensory Motel, Sota Boys, Eden, Elliott Graber, Conner Allen, Murphey’s Midnight Rounders, and “special surprise guests.” There will be a suggested donation of $7-10 collected at the door, which will benefit Larsen’s family. Additionally, Station 4 will donate $1 from each drink sold to the memorial fund.

This weekend in the651, we’ve got Solid Gold two-night EP release shows at the Turf, First Communion Afterparty at Eclipse Records, an art show at Nicademus, the Minnesota RollerGirls at Roy Wilkens, and the first edition of the Americana Showcase at James J. Hill House.

Solid Gold

FRIDAY & SATURDAY: Solid Gold EP Release at Turf Club
Local dance-rock, neo-disco pioneers Solid Gold and their sexy groove-injected tracks have been making national waves as of late. They hosted MTV2′s Subterranean last Sunday and their Green Label Sound-released video for “Matter of Time” has been in regular rotation on MTV2 and MTVu. This weekend, don’t miss the guys’ two-night affair at the Turf, which ushers in their latest EP, Synchronized. Indie poppers, Now, Now Children and power-popsters Wishbook open on Friday night, and Robert Smith Kindreds, electro-beatsters CLAPS and remix master DJ Gigamesh kick off the show on Saturday. (9 p.m. $12. 21-plus. Turf Club, 1601 University Ave. W., St. Paul. 651-647-0486. www.turfclub.net)

Work by Jon Reischl

SATURDAY: An Evening of Odds: Jon Reischl at Nicademus Art
Check up on what St. Paul artists have been working on this winter. This time around, it’s a solo show from Jon Reischl, whose colorful Francis Bacon-esque paintings are equally mesmerizing and disturbing. Acclaimed blues-folk duo The Pines provide auditory accompaniment to what should make for an odd, inspiring evening. (7-11 p.m. Free. Nicademus Art, 225 Snelling Ave. N., St. Paul. 651-207-8322. www.nicademusart.com)

Minnesota RollerGirls

SATURDAY: Minnesota RollerGirls at Roy Wilkens Auditorium
The undefeated Atomic Bombshells face off against the Garda Belts, while Dagger Dolls take on reigning champs the Rockits during this weekend’s home bout from the Minnesota RollerGirls. Fans are encouraged to come dressed in their favorite team’s colors – red for the Rockits, green for the Garda Belts, orange for the Atomic Bombshells and pink for the Dagger Dolls – to show their support. Their last bout on February 6 was a sold-out event, bringing in more than 4,700 fans, so consider it a can’t-miss (not to mention the half-time entertainment is a Guns ‘N Roses cover band called Dust ‘N Bones). Pre-bout happy hours take place at O’Gara’s and Station 4, each with free parking and shuttle buses, and O’Gara’s hosts the after party – where fans have the chance to party and do karaoke with their favorite RollerGirls. (Bout begins at 7:30 p.m. $11-15. All ages. Roy Wilkens Auditorium, 175 W. Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul. 651-265-4800. www.mnrollergirls.com)

First Communion Afterparty. Photo by Emily Utne

SATURDAY: First Communion Afterparty at Eclipse Records
Local psych-rocker supergroup First Communion Afterparty plays a rare all ages show at this in-store gig at St. Paul’s premier independent record store, Eclipse Records. Though in the beginning FCAP seemed more style than substance, thanks to the Mamas and the Papas-esque getups of the baby-faced band and the cultish, communal lifestyle the band leads, but they’ve proven themselves ptuting out a live show recording on vinyl and making it to third place in City Pages‘ Picked to Click poll. With Ten Ton Bridge, 22 Chemicals, and Middlepicker. (7 p.m. $5. All ages. Eclipse Records, 1922 University Ave. W., St. Paul. 651-645-7724. Eclipse Records on MySpace)

Ben Kyle

SUNDAY: Americana Showcase at James J. Hill Library
A new series of local, intimate concerts hosted by the James J. Hill Library, the Americana Showcase features a lineup of some of the most well-reputed roots-based singer-songwriters in town. That includes Adam Levy of The Honeydogs, Ben Kyle of Romantica, Martin Zellar of the Gear Daddies and Brandon Sampson of Six Mile Grove. It concides with the opening of a new photo exhibit by environmentalist Clyde Butcher, fittingly titled, “America the Beautiful: The Monumental Landscape.” Upcoming Americana Showcases include Molly Maher (March 27), Martin Devaney (April 9), Dan Israel (April 30), and many more. (7:30 p.m. $20-22 per show or $75 for season. All ages. James J. Hill Library, 80 W. 4th St., St. Paul. 651-265-5500. www.americanashowcase.com)

Jaime Carrera in "Carolesque!"

TUESDAY: No More Wire Hangers! A Brief History of Camp at Turf Club’s Clown Lounge
Whether you’re a camp novice or well-studied on the topic, the Minnesota Historical Society’s presentation on the history of camp should prove both entertaining and informative. Local performance artist and camp afficionado Jaime Carrera co-hosts along with art historian Ross K. Elfine, who will share examples of camp in art and film. (7:30-9 p.m. Free. 21-plus. Turf Club, 1601 University Ave. W., St. Paul. www.mnhs.org/hip)