M.I.A.’s show promises to be a neon eyesore and dance party extreme.

The singer recently told MTV she might throw in the towel on music and focus more on visual art, which makes her upcoming Denver show that much more of a must-see.

See the British electronic dance music star at The Fillmore Auditorium, 1510 Clarkson St., on Saturday, May 17. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $25.

For more information on the show, go to www.livenation.com or call 303-837-1482.

For more M.I.A., her Web sites are: www.myspace.com/mia and www.miauk.com.

Aspen

What: Ride for the Pass to benefit the Independence Pass Foundation.

When: Saturday, May 17.

Where: Colorado Highway 82, mile marker 48 west of Aspen.

Tickets: Registration costs $40 for an individual and $70 for a family.

Information: 970-963-4959, www.independencepass.org.

Morrison

What: The Cure.

When: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 21.

Where: Red Rocks Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway.

Tickets: $35–$65.

Information: 303-830-TIXS, www.redrocksonline.com or www.livenation.com.

Winter Park

What: Too Slim and the Taildraggers.

When: 9 p.m. Friday, May 16.

Where: Smokin’ Moe’s Ribhouse & Saloon, 78930 U.S. Highway 40.

Tickets: $10.

Information: 970-726-4600, www.smokinmoes.com.

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E-mail Samantha Stiles at sstiles@gjds.com.