The List!
A weekly list of who's where, what's happening and why you need to be there ...
thursday
M U S I C
"Verve Jazz Fest" Joe Henderson Trio, Charlie Hayden Quartet West and the Kansas City All-Star Band. Mich. 7:30 p.m. $20, $25, in advance at Schoolkids' or call 810-645-6666.
Plain w/3 Speed Detroit modern rock outfit. Blind Pig. 9:30 p.m. $4.
Rory Block Band Delta Blues and folk originals. The Ark. 8 p.m. Tickets $13.50 in advance at Schoolkids' or call 810-645-6666.
Lapdogs Ann Arbor funk and soul ensemble. Rick's. 9:30 p.m.
Steeple Jack Deja Disk recording artist performs with Lilybandits and the Deans. The Magic Stick. Call 810-645-6666.
T H E A T E R
Assassins The latest production by Basement Arts deals with the lives of assassins who have made attempts on the life of the most powerful man in the United States - the president. Arena Theater in the Frieze Building. 7 p.m. Free. Call 764-5350.
Labor Day When two couples are visited by a mysterious guest and have a holiday they won't forget in Kim Carney's latest original play. Purple Rose Theater Co., Garage Theater, 137 Park, Chelsea. 8 p.m. $10-$20. Call 475-7902.
A L T E R N A T I V E S
Book Signing Kay Redfield Jamison discusses and signs copies of her memoir, "An Unquiet Mind." Rackham Amphitheatre. 8 p.m. Free.
friday
C A M P U S C I N E M A
The Lady from Shanghi (1948) A murder mystery starring Orson Wells has an Irish seaman aboard the luxurious yacht of a rich man and his wife. Mich. 5 p.m.
Garden of the Finzi Continis (1971) A Jewish family ignores the threat of Nazi Germany until it has become too late. Academy Award winner for Best Foreign Film. With subtitles. Mich. 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.
M U S I C
Sneaker Pimps Performing with Molly McGuire, touring for their new album "Lime." The Shelter. 10 p.m. 18-and-over show, $5 in advance. Call 810-645-6666.
RFD Boys Bluegrass locals perform at The Ark. 8 p.m. $9. Call 810-645-6666.
Getaway Cruiser An evening of post-modern pop and space rock, with guests Ten Second Dynasty and Glide. Blind Pig. 9:30 p.m.
First Light Fresh Reggae sounds from Cleveland. Rick's. 9:30 p.m.
Moonshinewillie Scroatbelly Bloodshot Record Showcase, with guests Cattle Call. The Magic Stick. Call 810-645-6666.
She's So Huge Performing with Shamus and Fresh Cut Grass. 7th House. 9 p.m. 18- and-over show, $6. Call 810-645-6666.
Paul Keller/Cary Kocher Quartet Ann Arbor jazz ensemble. Bird of Paradise. $5. Call 662-8310.
T H E A T E R
The Accounts of Luke Broadway actor Bruce Kuhn brings to life the gospel of Luke in this stage production. Dental School's Kellogg Auditorium. 8 p.m. $10, (Students: $5). Call 995-6311.
Assassins See Thursday. 7 p.m. and 11 p.m.
Labor Day See Thursday. 8 p.m.
A L T E R N A T I V E S
Book Signing Rutgers University professor Adela Pinch discusses her book, "Strange Fits of Passion." Shaman Drum. 4 p.m. Free.
Poetry Reading Rafael Campo signs copies of his new book, "The Poetry of Healing." Borders. 7:30 p.m. Free.
saturday
C A M P U S C I N E M A
Big Night (1996) Stanley Tucci and Campbell Scott make their directorial debut with this subtle, funny film about two brothers (Tucci and Tony Shalhoub) struggling to keep their restaurant afloat with the help of dames Minnie Driver and Isabella Rossellini. Mich. 4:30.
The Garden of the Finzi-Continis See Friday. Mich. 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.
M U S I C
Thursday Records Recording artists Chris Buhalis, K.C. Groves, Lisa Hunter, Brian Lillie, Jo Serrapere and Rollie Tussing III display their talent at Blind Pig. 9:30 p.m. 19-and-over. $4.
Overture Music Bash Solid Frogg, 20 Dead Flowerchildren, Down With Hatred, All Hail Me and Undergrind bash it out at The Shelter. 6:30 p.m. $5. Call 961-MELT.
Terry Callier Chicago jazz-flavored soul performer plays the Magic Bag. 8 p.m. Call 810-544-3030.
Flying Saucers Rock-a-billy revivers play with Riptones at The Magic Stick. Call 810-645-6666.
Groove Collective Acid Jazz ensemble play the Majestic. Call 810-645-6666.
Nineteen Wheels East Lansing midwestern rock 'n' roll outfit pull into 7th House. Call 313-335-8100.
T H E A T E R
The Accounts of Luke See Saturday. 8 p.m.
Assassins See Thursday. 7 p.m.
Labor Day See Thursday. 8 p.m.
A L T E R N A T I V E S
Nonfiction Reading Zingerman's co-owner Ari Weinzweig presents his new book, "Zingerman's Guide to Good Vinegar," and hosts a vinegar tasting. Borders. 1-3 p.m. Free.
sunday
C A M P U S C I N E M A
Steamboat Bill Jr. (1928) Buster Keaton struggles to keep his steamboat business alive while fighting against a modern rival and clashing with a new love interest. Mich. 7 p.m.
White (1994) The second in the late Kryzystof Kieslowski's Three Colors Trilogy stars Julie Delpy and depicts a funny tale of equality. Mich. 9 p.m.
The Garden of the Finzi-Continis See Saturday. Mich. 9 p.m.
M U S I C
Packwoods, Outsiders, Slo Poke, Square One and Fudge Gun Whip out the musical melee at The Shelter. 6:30 p.m. $5. Call 961-MELT.
Mardi Gras Zydeco Bash C.J. Chenier leads his father's Red Hot Louisiana Band at the Magic Bag. 8 p.m. Call 810-645-6666.
A Minor Forest Thrill Jockey Recording Artist plays with Gondolier and Philobeddow at The Magic Stick. Call 313-833-9700.
T H E A T E R
Labor Day See Thursday. 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
monday
C A M P U S C I N E M A
White See Sunday. Mich. 7 p.m.
The Garden of the Finzi-Continis See Saturday. Mich. 9 p.m.
tuesday
C A M P U S C I N E M A
Duck Soup (1933) The Marx Brothers are up to some tomfoolery in this comedy classic. Mich. 4:10 p.m.
Touch of Evil (1958) Marlene Dietrich is a gypsy, Orson Welles is enormous, Charlton Heston is a Mexican diplomat and Janet Leigh doesn't die in a shower in this film noir classic of murder and betrayal. Directed by Welles. Mich. 7 p.m.
Jeffrey (1995) Steven Weber, Patrick Stewart and Sigourney Weaver star in the film adaptation of Paul Rudnick's hilarious Broadway show about an HIV-positive gay man's pledge to give up dating forever. Mich. 9:10 p.m.
M U S I C
Blind Pig Gig Open Mic night for all genres. Pick up your guitar and hit the doors at 9:30 p.m. $2.
A L T E R N A T I V E S
Fiction Reading April Sinclair reads from her new novel, "Ain't Gonna Be the Same Fool Twice." Borders. 7:30 p.m. Free.
wednesday
C A M P U S C I N E M A
Touch of Evil See Tuesday. Mich. 5 p.m.
Duck Soup See Tuesday. Mich. 7:15 p.m.
The Garden of the Finzi-Continis See Saturday. Mich. 9 p.m.
M U S I C
The Grassy Knoll Ambient, acid-jazz funksters play with Transmission and M.K.R. Blind Pig. 9:30 p.m. 18 and over. $3.
T H E A T E R
Labor Day See Thursday. 8 p.m.
A L T E R N A T I V E S
Poetry Reading University students in AEIOU (AIDS Education Issues On Us) present a poetry reading as part of AIDS Awareness Week. Shaman Drum. 8 p.m. Free.