Weekly Ticket - 8/31 through 9/3

Here are some ideas of what you could be doing this week.

FOR MONDAY, AUGUST 31

IN CONCERT

PAOLO NUTINI

Folksy young Scottish singer/songwriter performs radio-friendly tunes including "Last Request" and "New Shoes," plus tracks from his new album "Sunny Side Up."

Details: 7:30 p.m. at the Culture Room, 3045 N. Federal Hwy., Fort Lauderdale; 954-564-1074 or www.cultureroom.net; $20.

FOR TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1

OPEN BARRE

INTERNATIONAL BALLET FESTIVAL OF MIAMI

Workshops teach you how the pros twirl and pirouette so elegantly.

Details: 8 p.m., running through Sept. 13 at In Motion Dance Theater, 5084 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; 305-751-2229 or www.internationalballetfestival.com; call for prices and schedules.

FOR WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2

"THE CIRCUS TOUR"

BRITNEY SPEARS

Britney's back! Her over-the-top tour returns to Miami (it made a stop here on March 7), complete with the pop princess' greatest hits, plus the new smash "Womanizer."

Details: 8 p.m. at the AmericanAirlines Arena, 601 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; 786-777-1000 or Ticketmaster; $39.50-$577.75.

FOR THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3

CD RELEASE PARTY

JACOB JEFFRIES BAND

Local piano man and his band perform; all guests will receive a copy of the new live CD "Waiting For the Piano Movers."

Details: 9 p.m. at the Transit Lounge, 729 SW 1st Ave., Miami; 305-377-4628; free.

-- Mike Hamersly

Britney Spears.