The List

Films opening

The 6th Day Arnold, some dudes have the coin but they'll never have the kwan. It means love, respect. You my friend are 100 percent kwan-free six days a week. At Showcase: 10:50, 11:20, 1:25, 1:55, 4:25, 4:55, 7:10, 7:40, 9:45, 10:15, 12:10 (Fri. & Sat.), 12:40 (Fri. & Sat.).

Bounce More bounce to the ounce mofos! Gwyneth and Ben who are actually married but are just using this "just friends" shit to confuse the masses team up for a romantic comedy that every girl I know seems desperate to see and every guy I know thinks looks like a huge pile of steaming shit served on a fresh plate of wild rice. Who's right? Only time will tell. At Showcase: 11:25, 1:50, 4:40, 7:05, 9:30, 11:45 (Fri. & Sat.).

Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas Ron-Jon Howard directs Jim "Care Bears" Carrey in this adaptation of the popular Seuss novel. The film was initially rated NC-17 but producers trimmed down a few of the love scenes to get it to a more manageable PG. At Showcase: 10:45, 11:15, 11:45, 1:15, 1:45, 2:15, 3:45, 4:15, 4:45, 6:45, 7:15, 7:45, 9:10, 9:40, 10:10, 11:30 (Fri. & Sat.), 12 (Fri. & Sat.), 12:30 (Fri. & Sat.).

Requiem for a Dream Jared Leto's arm is pretty nasty looking by the time this movie ends. At State: 1:30 (Sat. & Sun.), 4:30 (Sat. & Sun.), 7, 9:15, 12 (Fri. & Sat.).

Rugrats in Paris Rugrats hit it up across the pond. Little known fact that the third Rugrats movie is going to be about Chuckie and the gang tearing around Detroit City. No word on whether or not Big C can put down three with everything and a chili fry or if he can eat for the cycle at the CoPa. At Showcase: 10:30, 11, 11:30, 12:30, 1, 1:30, 2:30, 3, 3:30, 4:30, 5, 5:30, 6:30, 7, 8:50, 11:15 (Fri. & Sat.).

Films holding

Thursday

CAMPUS CINEMA

Billy Elliot (2000) Touching film about a boy who learns to love dancing. And Billy, I do believe, Marcellus, my husband, your boss, told you to take me out and do whatever I wanted. I want to dance, I want to win, I want that trophy, so dance good. Michigan Theater. 7:15 & 9:30 p.m. $5.50.

Sound and Fury (2000) Sounds furious to me. Michigan Theater. 9 p.m. $5.50.

The World's Best Commercials of the Century (1900-1999) Only the cream of the crop made the cut for this. Michigan Theater. 7 p.m. $5.50.

MUSIC

Funktelligence Throw seven musicians, hip-hop, jazz and funk into a blender. Mix. Chill. Enjoy. 9:30 p.m. Karl's, 9779 Gotfredson, Plymouth. $3. 455-8450.

Afro-Rican Ensemble Up tempo blend of soul, salsa, funk, jazz and swing. 8 p.m. The Ark, 316 S. Main St. $12.50. 761-1451.

Anne DeChant Intelligent folk rock courtesy of the Cleveland vocalist. Say, ever heard of this chick Ani DiFranco? 7 p.m. Borders Books & Music, Liberty St. Free. 668-7652.

University Campus Philharmonia Orchestra Classical concert. 8 p.m. McIntosh Theatre, Moore Bldg., North Campus. Free. 764-0583.

THEATER

Falstaff See what happens when a bon vivant sends identical love letters to two married ladies. Power Center. 8 p.m. $15-20. 764-0450.

The Island A one-act play by Athol Fugard. Apse Gallery, Museum of Art. 7:30 p.m. Free. 764-0395.

ALTERNATIVES

Lynne Sharon Schwartz Author of "In the Family Way, An Urban Comedy" reads in this installment of the Visiting Writers Series. Michigan Union Kuenzel Room. 5 p.m. Free. 647-6471.

Red Delicious A night of choreography by dance majors. Pease Studio, Dance Building. 8 p.m. $5. 763-5460.

The Villa of the Mysteries in Pompeii: Ancient Ritual, Modern Muse A dramatic exhibition looking at ancient art and artifacts from museums around the world. West Gallery, Museum of Art. Free. 764-0395.

Seeing is Healing? The Visual Arts of Medicine The relationship between medicine and the way that cultural values look at medical images is examined in this interesting exhibit. Box Gallery and Apse, Museum of Art. Free. 764-0395.

Friday

CAMPUS CINEMA

Billy Elliot See Thursday. Michigan Theater. 7:15 & 9:30 p.m. $5.50.

MUSIC

Ravi and Anoushka Shankar Sitar legend and his daughter wail away on some groovy sitar licks. 8 p.m. Hill Auditorium. $20-$36. 734-8650.

Keb' Mo' Robert Johnson protégé performs his eclectic country blues. 7:30 p.m. Michigan Theater. $27. 763-TKTS.

Six Clips Rowdy rock. Electronica outfit Esion opens, along with Nectar. 10 p.m. Blind Pig. 208 S. 1st St. $5. 996-8555.

Christpuncher, The Drapes Christpuncher delivers the metal and Chicago's The Drapes bring their indie punk and blues. Elbow Room, Ypsilanti. 10:30 p.m. $3. 483-6374.

"Friday Underground Movement: MC Battle" Sharpen up yo' flow skills and be up in this piece. Word? 9 p.m. Michigan League Underground. Free. 764-0446.

THEATER

Falstaff See Thursday. Power Center. 8 p.m. $15-20. 764-0450.

The Island See Thursday. Apse Gallery, Museum of Art. 7:30 p.m. Free. 764-0395.

ALTERNATIVES

Jarrod Hayes Jarrod Hayes, author of "Queer Nations: Marginal Sexualities in the Maghreb" will appear at this reception. Shaman Drum Bookshop. 4 p.m. Free. 662-0206.

Shannon Scott Presents Art therapist presents examples of "survivor art." Borders Books & Music. 7 p.m. Free. 668-7652.

Red Delicious See Thursday. Pease Studio, Dance Building. 8 p.m. $5. 763-5460.

The Villa of the Mysteries in Pompeii: Ancient Ritual, Modern Muse See Thursday. West Gallery, Museum of Art. Free. 764-0395.

Seeing is Healing? The Visual Arts of Medicine See Thursday. Box Gallery and Apse, Museum of Art. Free. 764-0395.

Saturday

CAMPUS CINEMA

Billy Elliot See Thursday. Michigan Theater. 4:45, 7:15 & 9:30 p.m. $5.50.

Animania The University's Japanese Animation society screens various cartoons including the movie "You're Under Arrest." Modern Language Building. 4 p.m. to midnight.

MUSIC

Bon Jovi Ricky Martin called Jon, he said he wants his groupies back. Less Than Jake, yes, Less Than Jake, opens the show. 7:30 p.m. The Palace of Auburn Hills. Sold Out.

Fleem Indie rock courtesy of Fleem. Openers Skim Milf and Small Craft Sighting. 10 p.m. Blind Pig, 208 S. 1st St. $5. 996-8555.

"Improvised Duets" Trumpeter Brian Lipson and Trombonist Sarah Weaver with guitar and electronics by Ben Bracken. 8 p.m. Canterbury House, 721 E Huron St. $5 ($3 student). 665-0606.

THEATER

Falstaff See Thursday. Power Center. 8 p.m. $15-20. 764-0450.

ALTERNATIVES

William Kentridge: Weighing and Wanting This exhibit by South African artist William Kentridge examines the cruelty of apartheid's racial policies. Twentieth Century Gallery, Museum of Art. Free. 764-0395.

Plant Life Works from the Permanent Collection. This exhibit looks at how plant forms play a part in the visual arts. Works on Paper Gallery, Museum of Art. Free. 764-0395.

Red Delicious See Thursday. Pease Studio, Dance Building. 8 p.m. $5. 763-5460.

The Villa of the Mysteries in Pompeii: Ancient Ritual, Modern Muse See Thursday. West Gallery, Museum of Art. Free. 764-0395.

Seeing is Healing? The Visual Arts of Medicine See Thursday. Box Gallery and Apse, Museum of Art. Free. 764-0395.

Sunday

CAMPUS CINEMA

An Affair of Love (2000) Not to be confused with "The End of the Affair," "An Affair To Remember" or your local county fair. Michigan Theater. 9:30 p.m. $5.50.

Billy Elliot See Thursday. Michigan Theater.4:15, 6:45 & 9 p.m. $5.50.

Somewhere in Time (1980) Christopher Reeve and Jane Seymour star. Come in costume! Michigan Theater. 4:30 p.m. $5.50.

Warren Miller Ski Film: RIDE (2000) Groove the move dudes. Michigan Theater, 7 p.m. $10.

MUSIC

Delta 88 Good old fashioned American music a la Johnny Cash. 9 p.m. Arbor Brewing Co., 114 E. Washington St. Free. 213-1393.

Less Than Jake Punk/ska, anyone? 7 p.m. Clutch Cargo's. (313) 961-MELT.

THEATER

Falstaff See Thursday. Power Center. 2 p.m. $15-20. 764-0450.

The Island See Thursday. Apse Gallery, Museum of Art. 5 p.m. Free. 764-0395.

ALTERNATIVES

William Kentridge: Weighing and Wanting See Saturday. Twentieth Century Gallery, Museum of Art. Free. 764-0395.

Plant Life See Saturday. Works on Paper Gallery, Museum of Art. Free. 764-0395.

Tea Ceremony Tea experts will perform a ceremony entitled "Camelia Buds Covered with First Snow," in the Ura style. Japanese Gallery, Museum of Art. Free. 764-0395.

The Villa of the Mysteries in Pompeii: Ancient Ritual, Modern Muse See Thursday. West Gallery, Museum of Art. Free. 764-0395.

Seeing is Healing? The Visual Arts of Medicine See Thursday. Box Gallery and Apse, Museum of Art. Free. 764-0395.

Monday

CAMPUS CINEMA

An Affair of Love See Sunday. Michigan Theater. 7 & 8:45 p.m. $5.50.

Billy Elliot See Thursday. Michigan Theater. 7:15 & 9:30 p.m. $5.50.

MUSIC

The Bird of Paradise Orchestra Twelve-piece jazz band led by bassist Paul Keller. 9 p.m. Bird of Paradise, 312 S. Main St. $7. 662-8310.

ALTERNATIVES

Teen Poetry Slam Ann Arbor's teen center The Neutral Center presents a youth poerty slam. Border Books & Music. 7 p.m. Free. 668-7652.

William Kentridge: Weighing and Wanting See Saturday. Twentieth Century Gallery, Museum of Art. Free. 764-0395.

Seeing is Healing? The Visual Arts of Medicine See Thursday. Box Gallery and Apse, Museum of Art. Free. 764-0395.

Tuesday

CAMPUS CINEMA

An Affair of Love See Sunday. Michigan Theater. 9:10 p.m. $5.50.

Billy Elliot See Thursday. Michigan Theater. 7:15 & 9:30 p.m. $5.50.

A Shot in the Dark (1964) One of many films from the Pink Panther series. Michigan Theater, 7 p.m. $5.50.

Tucker: The Man and His Dream (1988) Jeff Bridges and Joan Allen co-star. Before "The Contender." Before it was cool. Michigan Theater, 4:10 p.m. $5.50.

MUSIC

"Blind Pig Showcase Night" Advance booked open mic featuring The Social Retards, Mag 44, The Few, and Condition Critical. 10 p.m. Blind Pig, 208 S. First St. Free. 996-8555.

ALTERNATIVES

Richard Tucker Author reads from "Insatiable Appetite: The United States and the Ecological Degradation of the Tropical World." Shaman Drum Bookshop. 8 p.m. Free. 662-7407.

William Kentridge: Weighing and Wanting See Saturday. Twentieth Century Gallery, Museum of Art. Free. 764-0395.

Seeing is Healing? The Visual Arts of Medicine See Thursday. Box Gallery and Apse, Museum of Art. Free. 764-0395.

Wednesday

CAMPUS CINEMA

An Affair of Love See Sunday. Michigan Theater. 7 & 8:45 p.m. $5.50.

Billy Elliot See Thursday. Michigan Theater. 7:15 & 9:30 p.m. $5.50.

MUSIC

"Pre-Thanksgiving Bash: Cloud Nine" Soulful hip-hop brought to you by Cloud Nine, with openers Total Disregard and Ypsilanti hip-hop. 10 p.m. Blind Pig, 208 S. First St. $5. 996-8555.

Glen Eddy Chicago-style blues from this Detroit ensemble. Lemme get this straight - Chicago blues, from Detroit?? There seems to be a discrepancy here ... 9:30 p.m. Club 23, 3900 Willis Rd., Milan. Free. 434-4270.

ALTERNATIVES

Carl Sam Presents Photographer signs copies of his photography books. Borders Arborland, 3527 Washtenaw. 7 p.m. Free. 677-6948.

William Kentridge: Weighing and Wanting See Saturday. Twentieth Century Gallery, Museum of Art. Free. 764-0395.

Seeing is Healing? The Visual Arts of Medicine See Thursday. Box Gallery and Apse, Museum of Art. Free. 764-0395.

Courtesy of Reprise Records

Bon Jovi will play to a sold-out crowd at the Palace Saturday night.