"Relevance," a vibrant play by Louai Abu-Osba, is no typical performance. The plot places 16 angry people in one room for an entire semester, where they are forced to debate about a series of issues, such as the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, 9/11 and high-school media inserts. Sound random? It is, but this collection of unrelated and intriguing issues captivates the audience as much as it does the characters in the drama. Viewer discretion is advised, as the installation contains imagery of public violence. (Thurs. through Sat., Mainstage Emily Dickinson Hall, Hampshire College. For tickets, call 559-5351.)

The (unfortunately) illustrious Williams College Museum of Art will be featuring "Tibet: Mountains and Valleys, Castles and Tents," an exhibition featuring extraordinary artifacts from Tibetan society and history. The exhibition will focus on two different traditional ways of life within Tibetan society: lifestyle of the aristocracy and that of traders. Among the artifacts featured is a beer jug (pictured) dating to 1900, more decorative but equally effective as the trusty Solo 16-ounce cups we know and love. (Mar. 1 to Aug. 3, Williams College Museum of Art. For information, call (413) 597-3178.)

Mark Turner, a rising star in the international acoustic jazz world, will be expounding musically in the Mark Turner Trio this weekend. Lauded in The New York Times for his originality and style, his performance should be a worthwhile experience. The tenor saxophonist has attributed his talents to the influences of jazz musicians such as John Coltrane and Dexter Gordon. Turner has contributed to over 35 albums, including his recent release, In This World (Warner Bros.). (Sat., 8 p.m., The Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art. For tickets, call (203) 438-4519).

Eve, the renowned hip-hop songstress extraordinaire will be playing the Valley this weekend. An exciting and unusual addition to the lively weekend activities of the Pioneer Valley, her performance will blow your mind. She was just nominated for a Grammy for "Best Female Rap Solo Performance" for her song "Satisfaction." Her website calls her "Enigmatic, receptive and introverted but most importantly, a Plutonian-power force." This is a rare opportunity to see the diva in action. (Sun., 8 p.m., Chapin Auditorium, Mt. Holyoke. For tickets, call 545-0412.)

"Todo Sobre Mi Madre" is always 101 minutes well spent, whether you are an Almodóvar virgin, you've just enjoyed the recently released "Hable con Ella," or, hell, even

if you've already seen it again and again.

The film's heroine, Manuela (Cecilia Roth) shares a love for the theater with her son Esteban (Eloy Azorín). Esteban is killed while waiting for his favorite actress' autograph and Manuela struggles to cope with his death and make amends with his father and herself. This expertly crafted, intricate melodrama is hailed as Almodóvar's best.