Stay Cultured This Weekend: Asian Film Festival, Romeo & Juliet

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1. TOWER OF POWER: Get your urban soul on when Tower of Power plays the Wilbur Theatre, Saturday at 7 p.m. Tickets are $40-$75.

2. ROMEO AND JULIET: The Boston Ballet performs this classic at the Boston Opera House Friday at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday at 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday at 1 p.m. Tickets are $25-$135.

3.) BOSTON ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL: Several theaters in Boston and surrounding areas are hosting this over the weekend, including AMC Lowes Theater at 175 Tremont St. and the Paramount Center, 559 Washington St. Ticket packages are available online. 

4.) MACBETH: Guiseppe Verde's interpretation of Shakespeare's classic is reinterpreted into a sinister, even ghoulish, opera using 1930s imagery. Shows on Friday and Sunday this weekend.

5.) COCKTAIL PARTY AT HOUSE OF BLUES: The Greater Boston Beverage Society presents "Shakin It Up" a party featuring cocktail samples, appetizers, live music and a bartender competition. On Sunday at 5 p.m. Tickets $40.