It is that time of year again: NBA Finals time. For me, it’s one of the more exciting sporting events of the year, and even more so this year with the Celtics and Lakers meeting for yet another hate-filled best-of 7 battle. So you’ll have to excuse me if you find me posted up more in front of a television than a stage for the next two weeks, but this year’s Cs-Lakers match-up has me more than intrigued. For the rest of you, however, here’s a weekend rundown that doesn’t include sporting events.

Thursday
Rosalee Motor Revival, Jim Seem, Colloquialisms / Mill / 9pm / $6
Local folk musician John Watkins, AKA Rosalee Motor Revival headlines this show at the Mill. John’s a rising voice in the classic Iowa City tradition of acoustic musicians with songwriting chops. Check him out with opening acts Jim Seem and Colloquialisms.

Friday
Arts Fest with Darrell Scott and Sarah Jarosz / Downtown IC / 7pm / FREE
Truth be told, even the main names on the Arts Fest stage tend to be off my radar. However, with free music and an always awesome line-up of food vendors, I’m bound to drop by and at least get a taste. This year, country music veteran Darrell Scott headlines the festivities. I’ll be seeing what he’s got, at the very least.

Saturday
Caribou with Centaur Noir, Datagun / RIBCO / 7pm / $12
Canadian electronic musician-turned-indie rocker Caribou (formerly known as Manitoba — so many transformations!) visits Rock Island, Illinois with a new, Best New Music’d LP Swim in tow. Mission Freak house band Datagun will make the trek out to open this show, which is being put on by our homies at Daytrotter.