I don’t know why I made the connection between Carleton College’s Commencement and The Bohemian Duo this weekend.  Perhaps I’m thinking near-term lifestyle.

Thursday, June 10th, it’s Ian Alexy, 8 to 11 p.m., Tavern Lounge, and Study Hall, 9 p.m., Contented Cow.

Friday, June 11th, Twin City Naturals, 5 p.m., Contented Cow, Tim Freeland, 6 to 8:30 p.m., Butler’s Steak & Ale, New Moon Trio (actually the Duo with assorted guests), 8 p.m., Contented Cow, and Lonesome Dan Kase, 8 to 11 p.m., Tavern Lounge.

Saturday, June 12th, Carleton College Commencement, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Carleton College, Northfield Dance Academy’s Spring Recital: “Feel the Heat”, 2 p.m., Northfield Middle School Auditorium, Linda James, 5 p.m., Contented Cow, Wendy Russell, 6 p.m., Butler’s Steak & Ale, Meredith Fierke with Steven McKinstry, 7:30 p.m., Northfield Carnegie Library, Kevin Stanke, 8 to 11 p.m., Tavern Lounge, The Bohemian Duo, 9 p.m., Rueb’N’Stein and 2 of Hearts, 9 p.m., at Butler’s S & A.

Sunday, June 13th, Politics and a Pint, 6 p.m., Northern Roots Session, 7 p.m., and Quiz Night, 8 p.m., all at the Contented Cow.