Weekend entertainment guide

The entertainment lineup at Super Bowl Village started last Friday and continues through Super Bowl Sunday at two main stages: the Pepsi Stage and the Verizon Stage. Several star-studded parties and music festivals are also taking place in various venues around Indianapolis.

Jimmy Fallon’s “Late Night” show will do stints at Hilbert Circle Theatre, recording at 4 p.m. today and Friday and broadcasting at 12:35 a.m. on NBC, featuring guests Tracy Morgan, Tim Tebow, Taylor Lautner, Drew Brees, Adam Levine, Snoop Dogg, Shaquille O’Neal, Deion Sanders, Michael Strahan, Bob Costas and music from All-American Rejects, Nas and Fitz and The Tantrums. Fallon will also have a live special featuring Adam Sandler and Andy Samberg after the game Sunday night. “Late Night”’s house band, the Roots, will accompany Fallon for the weekend.

And if that isn’t enough stars, there will also be a nightly lightning and pyrotechnic show at 9 p.m. prior to the headliners at the Verizon Stage.

(PS)= Pepsi Stage at Meridian and Georgia streets
(VS)=Verizon Stage at Pennsylvania and Georgia streets

THURSDAY

Free Super Bowl Village shows:

Hero, Jr at 11:30 a.m. (PS)
John Spencer at 12:45 p.m. (PS) - Local bluegrass singer-songwriter Spencer was asked to take a day off his job at a nursing home to play at Super Bowl Village after the entertainment committee viewed one of his YouTube videos.
Corey Cox at 2 p.m. (VS)
Otis Gibbs at 3:15 p.m. (PS)
Sixpence None the Richer at 4:30 p.m. (VS)
Red Wanting Blue at 5:45 p.m. (PS)
Edwin McCain at 7 p.m. (VS)
Darius Rucker at 9:30 p.m. (VS) -  Rucker took a break from his job as lead singer of Hootie and the Blowfish to release a rhythm and blues album back in 2002 before changing directions again toward country.

Other entertainment:

Mike Epps and Friends, featuring Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa at 8 p.m. (Bankers Life Fieldhouse) - The seasoned stand-up comedian and rapper is also an Indianapolis native.
VH1 Pepsi Super Bowl Fan Jam at 7 p.m. (Pepsi Coliseum) - Tickets to the nationally televised show featuring Gym Class Heroes, B.o.B. and All-American Rejects are free via 1iota.com.

FRIDAY

Free Super Bowl Village shows:

DJ Limelight at 11:30 a.m. (PS)
Blackberry Jam at 12:45 p.m. (PS)
Morris Day and the Time at 2 p.m. (VS)
Bashiri Asad at 3:15 p.m. (PS)
En Vogue at 4:30 p.m. (VS)
Gentleman Alphonse at 5:45 p.m. (PS)
Fitz & the Tantrums at 7 p.m. (VS)
LMFAO at 9:30 p.m. (VS) - The title of LMFAO’s hit album, “Sorry for Party Rocking,” pretty much explains the mantra and performance style of the rap-pop duo that has become a Top 40 fixture.

Other entertainment:

Run DMC at 8 p.m. (Madame Walker Theatre) - Proceeds will benefit the House of Restoration of Africa.
ESPN NEXT Party at 10 p.m. (Jobsite Supply Warehouse) - Hip-hop behemoth Drake will headline the pricey VIP-only event after a performance from DJ D-Nice.

SATURDAY

Free Super Bowl Village shows:

DJ Kyle Long at 11:30 a.m. (PS)
Carson Diersing at 12:45 p.m. (PS) - At  age 13, local blues musician Diersing was the youngest harmonica player to ever be endorsed by Hohner Harmonicas when he was granted the honor last year.
The Reverend Payton’s Big Damn Band at 2 p.m. (VS)
Twin Cats at 3:15 p.m. (PS)
Here Come the Mummies at 4:30 p.m. (VS) - If the name of the band alone does not draw crowds, songs like "Attack of the Weiner Man," "Dirty Minds" and "That's What She Said" should do the trick.
Born Again Floozies at 5:45 p.m. (PS)
Umphrey’s McGee at 7 p.m. (VS)
North Mississippi Allstars at 8:15 p.m. (PS)
O.A.R. at 9:30 p.m. (VS)

Other entertainment:

CMT Crossroads Superbowl Fan Jam at 11 p.m. (Pepsi Coliseum) - The Steven Tyler and Carrie Underwood-headlined concert will be broadcast live on CMT.
Rolling Stone hosts the BACARDI Bash at 8:30 p.m. (The Crane Bay) - Those lucky enough to score tickets to Rolling Stone's 150th anniversary party will be treated to exclusive performances by LMFAO, Lupe Fiasco, Gym Class Heroes and Cobra Starship.

SUNDAY

Free Super Bowl Village shows:

Indiana Reggae Band at noon (PS)
Whitney Coleman at 1:30 p.m. (PS)
DJ Rusty at 3 p.m. (PS)

Other entertainment:

Rolling Stone hosts The Volkswagen Rock & Roll Fan Tailgate at 1 p.m. (The Crane Bay) - Part two of Rolling Stone’s b-day bash features performances from Jane’s Addiction, the Roots and Pete Wentz.