THURS

MUSIC

A Guided Tour of Piano Literature: Seth Kimmelman, piano, recital/lecture, Longy School of Music, Follen & Garden Sts., Cambridge, 6-7:30.

Tokyo String Quartet: Jordan Hall, New England Conservatory, 8.

Nancy Cirillo, violin, and Victory Rosenbaum, piano, Gardner Museum, 12:15.

LECTURES

Looking Back at the NYC Mayoral Race: Why it came out as it did, Carol Bellamy, Ames Courtroom, Harvard Law School, 8.

Graduate School Information Day: George Sherman Union, Boston University, 1-7.

The Politics of Literary Criticism and What We Read: Mary Anne Ferguson, Cheever House, Wellesley, 12:30.

Film Seminar on "The Killing Fields," Rm. 277, Science Center, Wellesley College, 6:15.

Renzo Piano, Architect: a talk about his work, MIT Room 10-250, 6.

Interviewing Skills Workshop: Catherine Solmssen, Center for Women's Careers, Wellesley College.

Critical and Creative Thinking in Science Education: Robert Schwartz, Boston Aquarium's Auditorium, 7:30.

Two Concepts of Interpretation: Pierce and Heiadegger: Hanna Buczynska-Garewicz, Boston University School of Theology, 8.

THEATRE

The Suspect: by Robert Siodmak, Harvard-Epworth Church, 1555 Mass. Ave., Cambridge, 7:30.

Dogg's Hamlet and Cahoot's Macbeth: Lowell House JCR, Harvard, Friday and Saturday at 8, as well as Saturday at 10:30.

The Elemental, the Ornamental, and the Instrumental: Eric Rentschler, Remis Auditorium, Museum of Fine Arts, 7:30.

Vivement Dimanche: film, The French Library in Boston, 53 Marlborough St., 8.

The Lover and The Collection: by Harold Pinter, Loeb Drama Center, 64 Brattle St., Cambridge.

Brandeis Playwrights Festival: Merrick Theater, Brandeis University, Waltham, 8.

The Potluck Supper: Agassiz Theatre, 10 Garden St., Cambridge, 8.

A Personal History of the American Theatre: Brattle Theatre, 40 Brattle St., Cambridge, 8.

A Streetcar Named Desire: by Tennessee Williams, Boston University School of Theatre Arts, 8.

FRI/SAT

MUSIC

Harvard Din & Tonics' Fall Jamboree: featuring the Harvard Din & Tonics, Penn 6-5000 and Yale Red, Hot and Blue, Sanders Theatre, Harvard, Saturday at 8.

Harvard Krokodiloes: pre-Yale cabaret concert, Hasty Pudding Club, Harvard Square, Friday at 9 & 10

ALEA III: Longy School of Music, Garden & Follen St., Cambridge, Saturday at 8.

Musical Offering of Boston: Slosberg Recital Hall, Brandeis University, Waltham, Saturday at 8.

Brandeis Contemporary Chamber Players: Slosberg Recital. Hall, Brandeis University, Waltham, Friday at 8.

Brunch and Chamber Music: Four Seasons Hotel, 200 Boylston St., Saturday, 11-2.

Boston University Symphony Orchestra: Boston University Concert Hall, Friday at 8.

Mather House Dance: jazz, swing, foxtrot, waltz and jitterbug, featuring Harvard University Jazz Band, Mather House Dining Hall, Harvard, Saturday.

Citystep Benefit: fundraiser for citystep dance theatre and Cambridge public school kids, Charles Hotel, Harvard Square, Saturday at 9:30.

Chopin: David Deveau pianist, Jordan Hall, New England Conservatory, Saturday at 8.

Forteleza: Latin American Music, Cambridge Multicultural Arts Center, 41 Second St., Cambridge, Saturday at 8.

Yosef Yankelev: violin, Edward Pickman Concert Hall, Longy School of Music, Friday at 8.

LECTURES

Murderers Among Us: Consequences of the Holocaust: Simon Wiesenthal, Ames Courtroom, Austin Hall, Harvard Law School, Saturday at 2.

Oriental rug and weaving benefit: for refugees, at Phillips Brooks House, Harvard Yard, Saturday, 11-5.

Blacks in Ancient History: Clarence Dilday, Dudley Branch Library, Saturday at 2.

Socialist Educational Conference and Rally: presented by the Militant Labor Forum, 510 Commonwealth Ave., 4th floor, Saturday: conference at 1 & 3:30, rally at 7:30.

THEATRE

The Lover and The Collection: by Harold Pinter, Loeb Drama Center, 64 Brattle St., Cambridge, Friday and Saturday at 7:30, Saturday matinee at 2:30.

Vivement Dimanche: film, The French Library in Boston, 53 Marlborough St., Friday and Saturday at 8.

Dogg's Hamlet and Cahoot's Macbeth: Lowell House JCR, Harvard, Friday at 8, Saturday at 8 & 10:30.

Mishima's "Yoroboshi" and "Kantan": Blacksmith House, 56 Brattle St., Cambridge, Saturday at 8.

The Potluck Supper: Agassiz Theatre, 10 Garden St., Cambridge, Friday and Saturday at 8.

Brandeis Playwrights Festival: Merrick Theater, Brandeis University, Waltham, Friday and Saturday at 8.

George Carlin: class clown, Symphony Hall, Friday at 7:30 and 10.

Crimes of the Heart: Hayden Hall, Boston University, Friday and Saturday at 6.

Puttin' On The Writs: musical revue, Ropes-Gray Room, Pound Hall, Harvard Law School, Friday and Saturday at 7 & 9:30.

A Streetcar Named Desire: by Tennessee Williams, Boston University School of Theatre Arts, 8.

A Personal History of the American Theatre: Brattle Theatre, 40 Brattle St., Cambridge, Friday and Saturday at 8.

SUN

MUSIC

Madrigali and Motetti: The Dunstable Singers, Longy School of Music, One Follen St., Cambridge, 3.

Boston University Collegium: Gardner Museum, 3.

Brunch and Chamber Music: Four Seasons Hotel, 200 Boylston St., 11-2.

Brookline Symphony Orchestra: Roberts Auditorium, Brookline High School, 115 Greenough St., 2:30.

Boston Chamber Music Society: Sanders Theatre, Cambridge, 8.

Dance in the Jazz Age: Newton Arts Center, 61 Washington Park, Newtonville, 2.

David Kopp: pianist, Holmes Hall, North House, 56 Linnaean St., Cambridge, 4.

Richard Stoltzman: clarinet, Jordan Hall, New England Conservatory, 3.

Boston University Concert Band: George Sherman Union Ballroom, Boston University, 8.

LECTURES

Citystep: An Innovative Approach to Public Service: Institute of Politics.

John Koster: harpsichord maker and restorer, Mabel Louise Riley Seminar Room, Museum of Fine Arts, 2.

Processing Deficits in Apalacia: Bill Milbers, Dunster House Small Dining Room, Harvard, dinner at 5:30, talk at 6.

Socialist Educational Conference and Rally: presented by the Militant Labor Forum, 510 Commonwealth Ave., 4th floor, 1 & 3:30.

THEATRE

Priates of Penzance: Gilbert and Sullivan operetta, Wellesley Alumnae Hall, 8.

The Potluck Supper: Agassiz Theatre, 10 Garden St., Cambridge, 8.

Brandeis Playwrights Festival: Merrick Theater, Brandeis University, Waltham, 7.

They Were Expendable: film, Harvard-Epworth Church, 1555 Mass Ave., Cambridge, 7:30.

A Streetcar Named Desire: by Tennessee Williams, Boston University School of Theatre Arts, 8.

MON

MUSIC

Billy's Buddy: musical play, Longy School of Music, Follen and Garden St., Cambridge, 8.

Percussion Ensemble: Boston University Concert Hall, 8.

Christian Jacob: pianist, Berklee Performance Center, 136 Mass Av., 8:15.

LECTURES

Molecular Dynamic Studiews of Forbidden Infra-Red Spectra: W.A. Steele, Boston University Science and Engineering Auditorium, 4.

Nationalities and Demographic Processes in the USSR: Murray Feshbach, Coolidge Hall, Room 4, Harvard, 4.

Mark Jarmah: poet, reading from his work, Boston University College of Liberal Arts, Room 202, 5:30.

TUES

MUSIC

Boston Symphony Orchestra: with guest conductor Jahja Ling, Symphony Hall, 8.

Richard Goode: piano, Gardner Museum, 6.

Composers' Forum: Boston University Concert Hall, 12:30.

Berklee Concert Jazz Orchestra: Berklee Performance Center, 8:15.

LECTURES

Christin Theology and the Holographic Model: Explorations in Swedenborg's Religious Thought: Ecclesiology and Ethics, Rev. Dr. George F. Dole, Swedenborg School of Religion, 48 Sargen St., Newton, 8.

How Strong Is The Earth? A View From Beneath Its Greatest Mountains: Marcia McNutt, Gilman Roon, Agassiz House, Radcliffe Yard, 4.

A Revolution in the Making: Lessons for Managers in Service Industries, Regina F. Herzlinger, Living Room, Cronkhite Graduate Center, 6 Ash St., Cambridge, wine and cheese reception at 6, dinner and program at 6:30.

Cambodia: Past and Present: Dith Pran, Olin-Sang Auditorium, Brandeis, 7:30.

Tracks and Trains: Transporetation in Old Boston: Bob Kavin, West End Library, 151 Cambridge St., 3.

Greenpeace: From Sea to Shining Sea: video and discussion on toxic waste, Quincy JCR, Harvard, 8.

Crime in Boston: The FBI's Role and Developing Trends in Investigation: William Bardon, Boston University School of Theology, 6.

WED

MUSIC

Boston Symphony Orchestra: The Virtuoso Orchestra, Symphony Hall, 10:15.

Jephtha: The Cantata Singers and Ensemble, Sanders Theatre, Harvard, 7:30.

Nancy Vogl: guitarist, Passim, 49 Palmer St., Cambridge, 8:30.

Musical Improvisation Workshops with Malcom Goldstein: Longy School of Music, Garden & Follen Sts., Cambridge, 7:30.

Lydian String Quartet: Rapaporte Treasure Hall, Goldfarb Library, Brandeis University, noon.

Boston University Wind Ensemble: Boston University Concert Hall, 8.

LECTURES

The Humana Center in Louisville: Michael Graves, Piper Auditorium, Harvard School of Design, 48 Quincy St., Cambridge, 6.

Lesbian Rights Task Force Meeting: Boston NOW office, 99 Bishop Allen Dr., Cambridge, 7.

Speakout Against Hunger in America: J. Larry Brown, Cambridge Forum, 3 Church St., Harvard Square, 8.

Renaissance Artists' Self Images: Michelangelo and Others: Kathleen Weil-Garris Brandt, Remis Auditorium, Museum of Fine Arts, 8.

Harvard Divinity School booksigning reception: featuring its faculty's new publications, lounge of Rockefeller Hall, across from the Bookstore, Andover Hall, 45 Francis Ave., Cambridge, 4:30-6.

ONGOING

THEATRE

And A Nightingale Sang: by C.P. Taylor, Lyric Stage, Wednesday-Friday at 8, Saturdays at 5 and 8:30, through December 1.

Laughing Matters: Brattle Theatre, 40 Brattle St., Cambridge, video comedy, Nov. 18-20: 4, 6, 8, 10.

The Wizard of Oz: Wheelock Family Theatre, 180 The Riverway, Boston, Fri. at 7:30, Sat. and Sun. at 3, through Nov. 24.

Greater Tuna: Charles Playhouse, Tuesday through Friday: 8, Saturday: 3 and 7:30, through Dec. 15, 426-6444.

Opus: Odyssey Mime Theatre, Dinosaur Sapce, 10 West St., Thurs. through Sat. at 8, through Nov. 23, 492-1724.

EXHIBITS

Renoir: Museum of Fine Arts, through January 5, 720-3450 for tickets.

Life at Court: Art for India's Rulers, 16th-19th Centuries: Museum of Fine Arts, Nov. 20 through Feb. 9.

Arthur Clifton Goodwin: oils and pastels, Vose Galleries 238 Newbury St.

Golub: painter Museum of Fine Arts, through Feb 2.

Establishing a Threshold: Twelve Architectural Practices in Boston: Bank of Boston, 36th floor gallery, 100 Federal St., through January 31.

Currents: Institute of Contemporary Art, 955 Boylston St., through Nov. 24.

Eva Hesse: The Early Drawings and Selected Sculpture: Rose Art Museum, Brandeis University, Waltham, through Dec. 19.

Annie Leibovitz: photographs, Robert Klein Gallery, 355 Boylston St., through Dec. 7.

Room Service: original old advertising for hotels and resorts, The Nostalgia Factory, Brick Market Place, Newport, Rhode Island, through Nov. 30.

Struggle for Survival In the Horn of Africa: photographs by Sarah Putnam, Cambridge Multicultural Arts Center, through Dec. 6.

New Dimensions of Fibre: work by the Boston Seven, Newton Arts Center, through Dec. 1.

Berenice Abbott: Vision of the Twentieth Century: MIT Museum Building, 265 Mass Ave., Cambridge, through Dec. 27.

Points Along the Cote d'Azur: celebrating Vincent Fitz Gerald, the Harcus Gallery, 7 Newbury St., through Dec 4.

MOVIES

Beacon Hill: 1 Beacon at Tremont, 723-8110 Commando: 1, 3:10, 5:20, 7:30, 9:50; Deathwish 3:1, 3:15, 5:30, 7:45, 10; Remo Williams: 1, 3:15, 5:30, 7:45, 10.

Charles: Cambridge St., near Govt Center, 227-1330. Better Off Dead: 1:15, 3:15, 5:30, 7:45, 10; Back to the Future: 1, 3:15, 5:30, 7:50, 10:10; That Was Then, This Is Now: 1, 3:15, 5:30, 7:50, 10:10.

Cheri: Dalton, opposite Sheraton, Boston, 536-2870. After Hours: 1, 2:45, 4:30, 6:15, 8, 9:45; Jagged Edge: 1, 3:15, 5:30, 7:45, 10.

Cinema 57: 200 Stuart St., near Park St., Boston, 482-1222. Target: 1:30, 4:30, 7:30, 10; To Live and Die in LA: 1, 3:15, 5:30, 8, 10:15.

Copley Place: Copley Plaza, Boston, 266-1300. When Father Was Away On Business: 10, 1, 4, 7, 10; My Other Husband: 10:30, 12:45, 3, 5:15, 7:45, 10; Tchao Pantin: 10, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10; Macaroni: 10:30, 12:45, 3, 5:15, 7:45, 10; Ninth Configuration: 10:15, 12:30, 2:45, 5, 7:30, 9:45; Return: 10, 11:30, 1, 2:30, 4, 5:30, 7, 8:30, 10; Sweet Dreams: 7:30, 10; Shoah: parts 1 & 2: 1:30, 7.

Harvard Square: Church St. Cambridge. After Hours: noon, 2, 4, 6, 8:10, 10:10; Agnes of God: noon, 1:55, 3:50, 5:50, 8, 10; Plenty: noon, 2:20, 4:45, 7:30, 9:55; Kiss of the Spider Woman: 12:15, 2:35, 5, 7:35, 9:50.

Janus: John F. Kennedy St., Cambridge, 661-3737, Liquid Sky: 6, 10; Last Tango In Paris: 8.

Orson Welles: 1001 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, 868-3600. Buddies with I Remember Barbara: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10; Coca-Cola Kid: 1:30, 3:30, 5:30, 7:35, 9:35; Crossover Dreams: 1:45, 3:45, 5:45, 7:45, 9:45; The Gospel According to Al Green: 3:45, 7:45.

Paris: 841 Boylston St., Boston, 267-8181. Agnes of God: 1, 3:15, 5:30, 7:45, 10.

Pi Alley: 237 Washington St., near Government Center, Boston, 227-6676. Krushgroove: 1, 3:15, 5:30, 7:40, 10.

Harvard House Films

Repulsion: Science Center E, Friday at 8, 10.

Shampoo: Kirkland House, Friday and Saturday, 8, 10.

Splash: Lowell House, Friday and Saturday, 8, 10.

Desperately Seeking Susan: Dunster House, Friday and Saturday, 8, 10.

Casablanca: Science Center B, Friday and Saturday, 8, 10.