CAMPUS CINEMA
Tango (1998) An Oscar nominee for Best Foreign Language Film, this film follows the progression of this most alluring dance. Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty St. 7 & 9:30 p.m. $5.50.
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| Courtesy of Caroline Records Hard rocking contingent Placebo hits the intimate St. Andrew's Stage in Detroit
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Stun Gun Glitter, loud guitars and lovely ladies dishing out both! There's more - Queen Bee will be the opening act. How can you resist? Motor, 3515 Caniff, Hamtramck, (313) 369-0080. 10p.m.
Train With Jump Little Children. It's at the Pig, its nearby... why not? Blind Pig, 208 S.First, Ann Arbor, 996-8555. 9:30 p.m. $8
Low Indie group here to perform its songs for your enjoyment. What more could a little music fan ask for - well lots more, but settle for this. 7th House, 7 North Saginaw, Pontiac, (248) 645-6666. 8p.m. $9
Oratorio Studio Recital Vocal students from Lorna Haywood's class perform oratorio repertory. Britton Recital Hall, E.V. Moore Bldg. 7 p.m.
THEATER
How I Learned to Drive In a difficult and lyrical play, Paula Vogel examines a sensitive and intelligent girl's discovery of her own identity. Performance Network, 408 W. Washington. 663-0681. 8 p.m. Pay-what-you-can.
Orphan Train Michigan playwright Dennis North tells the tale orphans in the historical Midwest, combining elements of poverty, community, family and hope. Trueblood Theater, Frieze Building. 764-0450. 8 p.m. $14, Students $7.
Seven Blowjobs Only seven? Basement Arts presents Mac Wellman's comedy about a group's ineptitude in grasping the concept of a blowjob. This is, however, largely a family production and won't feature what you're thinking. Arena Theater, Frieze Building, 764-6800. 7 p.m.
ALTERNATIVES
Paul Durcan As part of the University's Visiting Writers Series, noted author will read his poetry. Rackham Amphitheatre, 764-6296. 5 p.m.
MFA II Dance Performance Graduating Masters of Dance students perform solos and present their totally original choreography. Betty Pease Studio Theater, Dance Bldg. 8 p.m. $5 at the door.
The Politics of Humor by Enrique Chagoya Widely known Mexican-born artist and professor, Chagoya addresses both current events and history, especially relating to Latin American culture. Museum of Art Apse, 7:30 p.m. Free.
CAMPUS CINEMA
Dazed And Confused (1993) A film about the last day of high school in 1976 and finding ways to get drunk and high. Wa-hoo! State, 233 S. State St. 12 mid. $5.50.
Film Farm III (1999) Back for the third time is this festival of student films. Hosted by Bruce Campbell ("Evil Dead" films, "Brisco County, Junior"). Nat. Sci. 8 p.m. $3.
A Simple Plan (1998) One of 1998's best films comes back to the big screen this week. Two brothers and their friend find $4.4 million and plot to keep it. Come for Billy Bob Thortan's Oscar-nominated performance, but stay for Bridget Fonda naked. Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty St. 9:30 p.m. $5.50.
Tango See Thurs. 7 p.m.
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Baby Hec Romero Time to rave your sorry ass goodbye. Motor, 3515 Caniff, Hamtramck, (313) 369-0080. 9p.m. $10
Clutch The elephant riders themselves. Perhaps the group will have more than one long song to play this time. Harpo's, 14238 Harper, Detroit, (313) 8824-1700. 8p.m. $15
Placebo With lyrics on its hit song going, "A friend in need is a friend indeed, a friend with breasts is better," sung by the androgynous Brian Molko you know you want to go. St. Andrew's Hall, 431 Congress, Detroit, (313) 961-MELT. 7:30 p.m. $16
Simple Neptune Its the group's CD release party! Go ahead ... support your local music scene, it really needs your help. Or you could just come out to soak up some Ferndale atmosphere. Magic Bag, 22920 Woodward, Ferndale, Mich. (248) 544-3030. 8p.m. $8
Stabbing Westward Second rate industrial pop band playing with Flick. Clutch Cargo's, 65 E.Huron, New Pontiac, (248) 333-2362 8p.m. $16
Low fresh from its show the previous night at the Sevent House, Low comes to East Quad's very own Half Way Inn. East Quad. 9 p.m. $5
THEATER
Orphan Train See Thursday. 8 p.m.
Seven Blowjobs See Thursday. 7 p.m.
How I Learned to Drive See Thursday. 8 p.m. $15, Students $12.
ALTERNATIVES
MFA II Dance Performance See Thursday. 8 p.m.
CAMPUS CINEMA
Dazed And Confused See Fri. 12 mid.
MUSIC
Tommy Chong Ushering Hash Bash, one half of the most infamous hash smoking duo will be in town. Michigan Theater. 2 p.m.
Sally Fleming Master Class Robert Mann, retired violinist of the Juilliard String Quartet will present. McIntosh Theater, E.V. Moore Bldg. 5 p.m.
Ekoostik Hookah playing with Domestic Problems on the same day after Tommy Chong. Michigan Theater will never smell the same. Michigan Theater. 8 p.m.
Overkill At Harpo's with Pro-Pain and Pissing Razors on the bill as well, you know this is going to hurt. Harpo's, 14238 Harper, Detroit, 313-8824-1700. 8p.m.
Elliot Smith Indie darling here to serenade to you. He's really good and sometimes his agent makes him shower. St. Andrew's Hall, 431 Congress, Detroit, 313 961 MELT 7:30 p.m.
Speedball Rip roaring guitar driven music. Magic Bag, 22920 Woodward, Ferndale, 248 544 3030. 8p.m.
Vladimir Babin, cello, and Vladislav Kovalsky, piano The program includes Beethoven's Sonata No. 3 and Schubert's Sonata, "Arpeggiohne," Schumann's Five Pieces in Folk Style, and Brahms' Sonata No.1. Kerrytown Concert House, 415 N. Fourth Avenue. 769-2999. 8 p.m. $15-10, Students $5.
THEATER
Orphan Train See Thursday. 8 p.m.
Seven Blowjobs See Thursday. 7 p.m.
How I Learned to Drive See Friday. 8 p.m.
ALTERNATIVES
Hash Bash Like to smoke pot? You can assemble in the middle of the University campus with thousands who share your sympathies. Smoking the plant is of course still illegal. The Diag, 12 noon. Free.
MFA II Dance Performance See Thursday. 8 p.m.
Kovalsky, piano The program includes Beethoven's Sonata No. 3 and Schubert's Sonata, "Arpeggiohne," Schumann's Five Pieces in Folk Style, and Brahms' Sonata No.1. Kerrytown Concert House, 415 N. Fourth Avenue. 769-2999. 8 p.m. $15-10, Students $5.
Skits-O-Phrenia UAC and Rude Mechanics present a night of complete tomfollery and bafoonery. The only question is: Will the stage be big enough to support such comedic output? The Michigan Union, U-Club, 8, 11 p.m. $4 for students, others $6.
CAMPUS CINEMA
The Children Of Heaven (1998) This Oscar nominee for Best Foreign Language Film follows a poor boy who tries to hide the truth from his parents. Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty St. 5 p.m. $5.50.
A Simple Plan See Fri. 9:30 p.m.
Tango See Thurs. 7 p.m.
MUSIC
Wildbunch Quadrajets and Greenhornes will be tagging along. Magic Stick, 4120 Woodward Ave. Detroit, (248) 645-6666. 8p.m. $7.50
THEATER
Orphan Train See Thursday. 2 p.m.
How I Learned to Drive See Friday. 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
ALTERNATIVES
Michael Ondaatje The author of the bestseller "The English Patient" and other novels will read excerpts from his fiction. No word yet on the attendance of Willem Dafoe or Ralf Finnes. We can only hope .... Rackham Amphitheatre, 764-6296. 7:30 p. m.
CAMPUS CINEMA
The Children of Heaven See Sunday. 7 p.m.
Pixote (1981) This Brazilian film tracks a 10-year old street criminal. It is a very solid work - and not just because it's a foreign flick. Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty St. 4:10 p.m. $5.50.
Tango See Thurs. 9 p.m.
CAMPUS CINEMA
Midnight Cowboy (1969) The American classic about a gay prostitute in New York. Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty St. 7 p.m. $5.50
Tango See Sun. 9:30 p.m.
MUSIC
Collective Soul The band that gave you "Shine" return to support its new album "Dosage." State Theater, 2115 Woodward Ave. Detroit, (313) 961-5450. 8 p.m. $21
Early Music Ensemble Voice veteran and University favorite Edward Parmentier directs in the performance of music from the Renaissance and Baroque eras. Blanche Anderson Moore Hall, E.V. Moore Bldg. 8 p.m.
Jazz Combos Donald Walden directs the large ensemble in a standard but very lively jazz repertory, within small jazz combos. Britton Recital Hall, E.V. Moore Bldg. 8 p.m.
Opera Workshop Joshua Major's students present a late-in-the-semester collection of assorted opera excerpts by such talents as Menotti, Floyd, Humperdinck, Hoiby, Smetana and Janacek. McIntosh Theater, E.V. Moore Bldg. 5 p.m.
ALTERNATIVES
Todd Gitlin Author reads from and signs copies of his book "Sacrifice," his much-ballyhooed and trumpeted novel about passion, family ties and death by subway-train-inflicted injuries. Sound like an improbable premises? Ask him about it. Maybe he's really afraid of trains that run under large cities. Borders Books and Music, 612 E. Liberty St., 668-7652. 7 p. m.
Michael Ondaatje The internationally acclaimed author of "The English Patient" is still in town, so that he can give a lecture on a subject as yet undisclosed. Golly, the suspense. You might just fall in love if you attend so give it a shot. Rackham Amphitheatre, 764-6296. 5 p. m.
MUSIC
Ann Arbor Festival of Song Pianist Kevin Bylsma and singers celebrate the season of love with songs and readings from a variety of composers and poets. Kerrytown Concert House, 415 N. Fourth Avenue. 769-2999. 8 p.m. $7, Students $5.
Arts Chorale David Fryling conducts the chorale in music by Dawson, Mechem and Smith. Hill Auditorium. 8 p.m.
Opera Workshop Joshua Major's students perform a collection of works, this time by Mozart, Lully, Poulenc, Monteverdi, Debussy, Berlioz, Donizetti, Massenet and Cimarosa. McIntosh Theater, E.V. Moore Bldg. 7 p.m.
Opera Workshop A repeat of Tuesday's performance's. See Tuesday. 5 p.m.
ALTERNATIVES
Art Videos "The New York School" examines the New York school of abstract expressionism, showing artists in their studios and giving them the opportunity to talk about their work on camera for an audience they will never meet. University Museum of Art, 525 S. State St. 764-0395. 12:10 p.m.
Deanne Lundin The Michigan alum and faculty member will read from her new volume of poetry, "The Ginseng Hunter's Notebook." Tasty refreshments will be served - and they will probably tase better than whatever the dorm is serving.. Shaman Drum, 313 S. State, 662-7407. 8 p. m.
Courtesy of the Warner Brothers
Action star of Speed fame Keanu Reeves stars with Laurence Fishburne and an ensemble cast in the action-thriller "The Matrix."
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