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| Courtesy of Columbia Pictures Robin Williams plays Jakob Heym, a Jewish man who tries to keep hopes alive by creating fictious news bulletins about Allied advances against the Nazis. |
My Son The Fanatic (1999) A Pakastani living in England faces prejudice from whites and from his son who becomes a fanatic Muslim while he befriends a prostitute. Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty St. 7 p.m. $5.50.
Better Than Chocolate (1999) A lesbian romance about two women coming out of the closet and having to present themselves to the world. Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty St. 9 p.m. $5.50.
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Gene Coleman and Plus/Minus Coleman performs with Polwechsel ensemble. Kerrytown Conert House. 8pm. $10-15
College Night The Sky Pilots and Karmic perform. Blind Pig. 10pm. $4
The Starlight Drifters West coast swing and rockabilly from a new band. Karl's. 9:30pm. $3
ALTERNATIVES
Lorna Goodison University professor will be reading from her latest book of poetry, "Turn Thanks."Shaman Drum. 8 p.m.
Jas Obrecht Author reads from his latest biography, "My Son Jimi," about the life of Jimi Hendrix as told by his father. Borders. 7 p.m.
Better Than Chocolate See Thurs. 7 & 9 p.m.
Dreams (1990) Akira Kurosawa presents several vingnettes of episodes from his dreams, in what is one of the best movies of the decade. Lorch. 7 p.m. Free.
Three Short Films (1999) Three short films from University grads and students. Angell Aud. A. 7 & 10 p.m. Free.
Raise The Red Lantern (1991) A tale of four wives competing for the affection of their husband. Angell Aud. A. 8 p.m. Free.
Summer Of Sam (1999) Spike Lee directs a film about an Italian-American community during the long hot summer of 1977 when the Son of Sam stalked New York City. Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty St. 9 p.m. $5.50.
MUSIC
The Original Brothers And Sisters of Love w/The Still CD release party. Blind Pig. 10 p.m., $5. 996-8555
Roger Chard and Maurita Holland She plays piano, he plays baritone. Kerrytown Concert House. 8 p.m., $10-$15. 769-2999.
The Starlight Drifters Country-western. Cavern Club. 10 p.m., $5. 332-9900.
Funktelligence Intelligent funk. Who knew? T.C.'s Speakeasy, Ypsilanti. 9:30 pm, $3. 483-4470.
Lisa Hunter Funky folk. Gypsy Café. 9:30 p.m., $4.
Bumpus One Hundred Percent Funk. Rick's. 10 p.m., $3. 996-2747.
Motor City Sheiks Blues. Tap Room. 9:30 p.m., $3. 482-5320.
John Hartford Plays banjo on knee and fiddles not on roof, but on stage. The Ark. 8 p.m., $15.
The Blue Moon Quartet Jazz just for you! Espresso Royale Caffe, Main St. 9 p.m., Free.
Scott Rogers Rocking folk. Espresso Royale Caffe, State and Liberty. 8 p.m., Free.
South Normal w/Blake Chen. Rocking folk, the revenge. From Chelsea. Theo's, 10:30 p.m., $4. 485-6720.
ALTERNATIVES
Mako Yosikawa University doctoral candidate and great-granddaughter of a geisha reads from her book, "One Hundred and One Ways." Shaman Drum. 8 p.m.
Dr. Vernon M. Sylvest speaks on his latest book, Who Get Sick, Who Gets Well. Borders. 7pm.
Animania (1999) A range of Japanese animation from drama to sci fi to comedy. MLB 3. 4 p.m. Free.
Breathless (1959) Jean-Luc Godard's film about a French mobster and his affair with an Amercian expatriate. Nat. Sci. 7 p.m. $4, $5 dbl.
Taxi Driver (1976) A ex-soldier turned taxi driver loses his marbles in this wonderful film about isolation and loneliness. MLB 4. 7 p.m. $4, $5 dbl.
Contempt (1964) Another Godard film, this one about an unhappy marriage. Nat. Sci. 8:40 p.m. $4, $5 dbl.
Raging Bull (1980) Martin Scorsese directs one of the best films ever made about boxer Jake LaMotta. MLB 4. 9 p.m. $4, $5 dbl.
MUSIC
Sunny Wilkinson Straight jazz, no chaser. Bird of Paradise. 11 p.m. & 12:30 a.m., $5.
Domestic Problems w/The Dopes Acoustic rock with horn section. Blind Pig. 10 p.m., $5. 996-8555.
Roger Chard and Maurita Holland See Fri. Kerrytown Concert House. 8 p.m. $10-$15. 769-2999.
Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra Czars and Commissars. Michigan Theater, 8 p.m. $17-$30. 668-8480.
Bugs Beddoe Band Brassy R&B. Cavern Club, 10 p.m. Saturday, $6. 332-9900.
Electric Boogaloo. Rock and Blues. T.C.'s Speakeasy, Ypsilanti. 9:30 p.m. $3. 483-4470.
The Lash Celtic rock. Ach. Rick's, 10 p.m. $3. 996-2747.
Kenny Parker Blues Band Yep, you got it: blues. Tap Room, 9:30 p.m. $3. 482-5320.
Willy Porter Band Acoustic guitarist. The Ark,8 p.m. $15.
Dave Sharp Quartet Piano man. Bab's Liberty Street Piano Bar. 9 p.m., Free.
Liz Momblanco Rocking folk. It lives yet. Espresso Royale Caffe, State and Liberty. 8 p.m., Free.
ALTERNATIVES
Berl Falbalm Detroit-area journalist reads from his book "A Matter of Precedents." Nicola's Books, 2513 Jackson. 2 p.m.
Mike Kielb Author reads from his book of essays, "Along the Huron." Shaman Drum. 4 p.m.
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Xiu Xiu: The Sent Down Girl (1999) Actress Joan Chen makes her directorial debut in a story about a girl selected to live in a remote part of China during China's Cultural Revolution. Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty. 5 & 7 p.m. $5.50.
Red Psalm (1972) A film about a group on striking farm workers in Hungry. Angell Aud. A. 7 p.m. Free.
Better Than Chocolate See Thurs. 9 p.m.
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Michael Gould Shakuhachi flute stylings. Museum of Art. 2 p.m. Free. 764-INFO.
Susan Werner Yummy vocal stylings, crafted out of all-natural ingredients. The Ark. 7:30 p.m., $15.
Swing-a-Billy Night Featuring Indigo Swing. Bling Pig. 10pm. $10.
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Steamboat Bill, Jr. (1927) Buster Keaton's last masterpiece about the rivalry between two paddlewheel steamboat owners. Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty St. 7 p.m. $5.50.
Better Than Chocolate See Thurs. 9:15 p.m.
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Guster Yeah! Frat-rock!!! B.Y.O.B. 8 p.m. The Blind Pig, 208 South First St. 996-8555.
Son Volt Music writer Gabe Fajuri's favorite country-rock band plays acoustic set. 7:30 p.m. The Ark, 316 South Main St. 761-1451.
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ALTERNATIVES
Viktor Ullmann: Composer, Jew, Anthroposophist, Humanist Two speakers will lecture on Ullmann's anthroposophist roles and his "Emperor of Atlantis" chamber opera. Rudolf Steiner House, 1923 Geddes Ave. 8 p.m.
David Gates Author reads from his latest collection of short fiction, "Wonders of the Invisible World." Shaman Drum. 8 p.m.
Guild House Writers Series Open mic, featuring Florida poet Chris Buehlman. Guild House, 802 Monroe. 8:30 p.m.
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Xiu Xiu: The Sent Down Girl See Sun. 7 p.m.
Better Than Chocolate See Thurs. 9 p.m.
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Sugar Pill Ann Arbor acoustic rock band shows their stuff. 10:30 p.m. Ashley's Pub, 338 S. State St. 996-9191.
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Lord of Dance This Irish troupe of dancers will bring their famed performance to Fox Theatre for eight shows. Fox Theatre, 2211 Woodward Ave., Detroit. $15-60. (313)-983-6611. 8 p.m.
ALTERNATIVES
Elwood Reid Former college football player reads from his novel "If I Don't Six." He shares the dramas of the life of a Big Ten football player. Shaman Drum. 7:30 p.m.
Lynn Crawford Detroit-based author reads from her narrative "Blow." Shaman Drum. 8 p.m.
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Home Of The Brave (1986) A feature length concert film showcasing the work of Laurie Anderson. Ann Arbor District Library Multi Purpose Room, 343 S. Fifth St. 6:30 p.m. Free.
Xiu Xiu: The Sent Down Girl See Sun. 7 p.m.
Better Than Chocolate See Thurs. 9 p.m.
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Joe Louis Walker Get down to this blues musician's sultry style. 7:30 p.m. The Ark, 316 South Main St. 761-1451.
Bad Livers Not religion, not company. The Magic Stick, 4120 Woodward Ave., Detroit. (313) 833-9700, ext. 2.
Viktor Ullmann Centennial Celebration Vocal performance of song cycles and Jewish choral music, of works by Viktor Ullmann. Britton Recital Hall, E.V. Morre Bldg., School of Music. 8 p.m.
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Lord of Dance See Tuesday. 8 p.m.
ALTERNATIVES
Borka Tomljenovic Reception in honor of Yugoslavian author's new book, "Neither the Earth nor the Sky." Shaman Drum. 4 p.m.
Danny Hoch Word artist reads from his collection "Jail, Hospitals and Hip-Hop." Shaman Drum. 8 p.m.
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