If you love to take advantage of the music offerings near you, this weekend offers several great reasons to leave the house.

From a middle and high school jazz festival to a Fleetwood Mac tribute band, read on for a local music to-do list to fill your calendar this week.

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Ruben V

First, get your weekend off to a great start with a concert by Ruben V and special guests Tom Gillam and the Kosmic Messengers on Friday at Sam's Burger Joint. The headliner plays blues, Latin, soul and rock music and has released eight solo albums and 14 group albums, according to the promoter of the event.

When: Friday, April 5, 9 p.m.–midnight
Where: Sam's Burger Joint, 330 E. Grayson St.
Admission: $10. More ticket options available.

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2nd Annual Taft Jazz Festival - Admission Ticket

Next, the Taft High School Theater is hosting the second annual Taft Jazz Festival on Saturday. The event is a chance for middle school and high school bands to perform, compete to win awards and receive constructive comments from the judges on strong points and ways to improve. The Taft High School Jazz Ensemble, featuring guest Pete Rodriguez, is also scheduled to perform.

When: Saturday, April 6, 7-10 p.m.
Where: Taft High School Theater, 11600 Culebra Road
Admission: $10

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Nightbird: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac & Stevie Nicks

Also at Sam's Burger Joint, hear all of your favorite tunes from Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks as the tribute band Nightbird performs on Saturday. In addition to playing classic hits such as "The Chain," "Landslide" and "Go Your Own Way," band members dress for the part to look like the original members of Fleetwood Mac. 

When: Saturday, April 6, 9 p.m.–midnight
Where: Sam's Burger Joint, 330 E. Grayson St.
Admission: $13 (General Admission). More ticket options available.

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