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A weekly list of who's where, what's happening and why you need to be there ...

thursday

C A M P U S C I N E M A

Set It Off (1996) Queen Latifah and Jada Pinkett star in this action drama about a group of African American women who try to escape from the "hood." Presented by Cinema Guild. Lorch Hall. 8 p.m. Free.

M U S I C

Archers of Loaf Indie rockers from Chapel Hill, N.C. With Pipe and 81 Mulberry. Blind Pig. Doors at 9:30 p.m. $8 at the door or $6 in advance at Schookids. Call (810) 645-6666.

The Lap Dogs Local rock and funk originals. Rick's. $3.

Brian Setzer Former Stray Cat hits Detroit. Clutch Cargo's in Pontiac. Doors at 7 p.m. Call (810) 645-6666.

Widespread Panic Roots rock comes to Ann Arbor. Michigan Theater. Call (810) 645-6666.

T H E A T E R

Here Lies Stories of Dorothy Parker adapted to the stage by Karina Miller. Basement Arts Arena Theater (Frieze bldg basement). General admission free. 7 p.m. Call 764-5350.

Down the Plughole Return engagement of Malcolm Tulip's original one-man show. Performance Network, 408 W. Washington St. $9, $12 (Thurs pay-what-you-can). 8 p.m. Call 663-0681.

Apartment 3A Yet another original comedy by Jeff Daniels. This one deals with moving into a new place. Purple Rose Theater Co, Garage Theater, 137 Park St., Chelsea. $10 to $20. 8 p.m. Call 475-7902.

A L T E R N A T I V E S

Thwarp! The spirited young dance company hits town. 8 p.m. Power Center. $20, $40, Thursday night special show, $5. Call 764-2538.

friday

C A M P U S C I N E M A

Like Water For Chocolate (1992) A tale of a young girl in 20th-century Mexico who must turn to her cooking for strength. Spanish with subtitles. Mich 5 p.m. Free.

Ikiru (To Live) (1952) Kenji Watanabe tries to find meaning in his life after discovering he only has a few months to live. Japanese with subtitles. Nat Sci 7 p.m. Free.

The Phantom of the Opera (1925) The original silent film. A special archive print from the Eastman House Collection. Get $1 off your ticket if you come in a Halloween costume. Mich 7:30 p.m.

Big Night (1996) Two Italian brothers try to save their restaurant by throwing a party to attract customers. Mich 9:15 p.m.

The Exorcist (1973) Starring Linda Blair, this film follows the story of a child possessed by the Unholy One. Mich 11:30 p.m.

M U S I C

Acoustic Junction Neo-hippie rockers from Colorado. Blind Pig. Doors at 9:30 p.m. $8 in advance at Schoolkids. Call (810) 645-6666.

Austin Lounge Lizards Acoustic quintet from Texas known for their humor. The Ark. 8 p.m. $10 at door.

Joanna Connor National blues guitarist returns to Ann Arbor with her band. Rick's. $3.

T H E A T E R

Here Lies See Thursday. 7 p.m.

Down the Plughole See Thursday. 8 p.m.

Apartment 3A See Thursday. 8 p.m.

A L T E R N A T I V E S

Thwarp! 8 p.m. See Thursday.

saturday

C A M P U S C I N E M A

Con Ja Nai 3 36 hours of Japanese animation, featuring "Ghost in the Shell" and "No Need for Tenchi." MLB Rooms 3 and 4. 10 a.m. until midnight. Free.

Matilda (1996) Roald Dahl's story of a young girl who is held back by her uncaring parents, played by Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman. Mich 5 p.m.

Big Night (1996) See Friday. Mich 7 p.m.

Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) Arnold Schwarzenegger tries to save the world's next hero from death by another terminator. Nat Sci 7 and 9:30 p.m.

Gates of Hell (1981) A 35 mm horror film about a town after the suicide of the local priest. Mich 11:30 p.m.

M U S I C

Bedazzled Showcase Indie rock acts on D.C. based label. Performers include Viola Peacock, An April March, Sidal and Curtain Society. Blind Pig. 9:30 p.m. $5.

The Connells With guest Kevin Salem. Clutch Cargo's in Pontiac. Doors at 6:30 p.m. Call (810) 333-2362.

Irma Hill Pianist performing sacred music of Gurdjieff and de Hartmann. Rackham Auditorium. 7 p.m. $6 at door.

Chris Isaak Come see this ever-sexy crooner with guest Fiona Apple. Fox Theater. Call (810) 645-6666.

Knee Deep Shag Rock originals from Kalamazoo. Rick's. 9:30 p.m. $3.

Speedball With guests Mog and Intoxicats. St. Andrew's Hall. Doors at 9 p.m. Call 961-MELT.

Livingston Taylor Veteran of the Ann Arbor Folk Fest. The Ark. 8 p.m. $12.50 in advance at Schoolkids.

T H E A T E R

Here Lies See Thursday. 7 p.m.

Down the Plughole See Thursday. 8 p.m.

Apartment 3A See Thursday. 8 p.m.

A L T E R N A T I V E S

Ann Arbor Poetry Festival 8 p.m. Lydia Mendelssohn Theater. Tickets $4.50, $4 in advance. Call 913-4574.

Thwarp! 8 p.m. See Thursday.

sunday

C A M P U S C I N E M A

The Golem: How He Came Into The World (1920) Based on the old Jewish legend about a statue which turns into a clay man. Sheraton 3 p.m.

Matilda (1996) See Saturday. Mich 5 p.m.

Big Night (1996) See Friday. Mich 7 and 9:15 p.m.

M U S I C

Ann Arbor Bluestage Jam to some good local blues. Blind Pig. 9:30 p.m. $2.

Chainsaw Kittens With guest Enormous. The Shelter. Doors at 7:30 p.m. $6 in advance.

Wayne Toups and Zydecajun Alalgum of Cajun, Zydeco and rock. The Ark. 8 p.m. $13 in advance at Schoolkids.

T H E A T E R

Down the Plughole See Thursday. 8 p.m.

Apartment 3A See Thursday. 2 & 7 p.m.

A L T E R N A T I V E S

Thwarp! 2 p.m. matinee. See Thursday.

monday

C A M P U S C I N E M A

Big Night (1996) See Friday. Mich 7 and 9:15 p.m.

M U S I C

Top Kat R&B-inspired tunes. Rick's. $3.

A L T E R N A T I V E S

Linda Gregerson Local poet reads from "The Woman Who Died in Her Sleep." 8 p.m., Shaman Drum. Free. Call 662-7407.

Guild House Writers Series Harpist and poet Laurel Federbush and performance artist Steve Marsh read this week. 8:30 p.m., Guild House, 802 Monroe St. Free. Call 913-4574.

tuesday

C A M P U S C I N E M A

Badlands (1974) Martin Sheen stars as a teenager who kills his girlfriend's father. Nat Sci 7:15 p.m.

Big Night (1996) See Friday. Mich 9:30 p.m.

M U S I C

Box Set Chosen as Group of the Year by the National Academy of Songwriters, this group features a former Michigan Friar. The Ark. 8 p.m. Free.

Billy Bragg and Robyn Hitchcock Two top songwriters host a benefit for the Detroit Newspaper Strikers Fund. The Majestic. 8 p.m. Call (810) 645-6666.

Over the Rhine Rock based originals. With Vigilantes of Love. Blind Pig. Doors at 9:30 p.m. $10 at door, $8 in advance at Schoolkids.

A L T E R N A T I V E S

Ann Beattie The award-winning and prolofic fiction writer reads from "Another You." 7:30 p.m. Borders. Free.

wednesday

C A M P U S C I N E M A

Princesse Tam Tam (1935) Josephine Baker is a woman from Africa who is educated by a European writer and then introduced to society as an Indian Princess. Mich 5 p.m.

Badlands (1974) See Tuesday. Mich 7 p.m.

Big Night (1996) See Friday. Mich 9 p.m.

M U S I C

L.O.B.I. Industrial rock from Ypsi. Blind Pig. 9:30 p.m. $3.

Open Stage Show off your stuff at The Ark's open stage. The Ark. 8 p.m. $3 at door.

ZZ Top Classic rock with guest Reverend Horton Heat. Fox Theater. Call (810) 433-1515.

T H E A T E R

Without A Net University's own improv group performs weekly drawing on the imagination of the audience. Special Halloween bash. U-Club in the Union. $3. 9 p.m. 763-3281.

Apartment 3A See Thursday. 8 p.m.

10-24-96

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