Granada, Oct. 8, $25, doors open at 7pm.

An award-winning, platinum album selling indie-rock band from Scotland, Franz Ferdinand will tour the United States this fall and stop in Lawrence. “Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action,” their fourth impressive album, which drops August 27, is expected to be their best yet. It is filled with catchy songs that will keep you dancing, such as their single, “Right Action”. Band members Alex Kapranos, Nick McCarthy, Robert Hardy, and Paul Thomson are sure to put on a superb show. The concert will keep you entertained the whole night as Franz Ferdinand does a marvelous job of interacting with the crowd.

Busker Festival

Downtown Lawrence, Aug. 23-25, free admission.

During the 2013 Busker Festival, musicians, acrobats, fire breathers, sword swallowers, and heaps more will fill downtown Lawrence. On Aug. 22 at the Granada, acts will put on a lavish show and mingle with attendees at the annual Busker Ball. There will be food and drinks, and admission to the ball is $8 for adults and $5 for children. Outside of the ball, one will find even more acts and endless entertainment for the weekend.

Ariana Grande

The Midland by AMC in Kansas City, MO, Aug. 31, $25-$32, 7:30pm.

In March, Ariana Grande, along with rapper Mac Miller, released her first single, “The Way,” which debuted at number ten on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. Since the release of her first single, the actress and pop singer’s career skyrocketed. Her latest two singles, “Baby I” and “Right There” with rapper Big Sean, are out, and her album, “Yours Truly,” comes out on Sept. 3. Her album will incorperate a pop and R&B feel that will capture anyone with her amazing vocals. She is able to connect with the crowd by making each show its own. With tickets at such a low price, it would be a shame to pass up the opportunity to see this extremely talented singer live.