A Weekend of BOWIE!

• Fly back to space, Starman

Last Friday night I drew a lighting bolt on my face with lipstick, which I ASSUMED was the honorary dress code for the Lovecraft’s David Bowie Dance Party. However, most of the foreheads I saw were pretty blank and devoid of electrostatic discharges. This weekend, if you aren’t already painting your face sports ball colors for the big Sports Bowl, consider fashioning yourself in the late Starman’s likeness for one (or two… or all three) of these Bowie tribute nights.

FRIDAY (tonight!)—David Bowie Tribute Night
with: Cats From Japan, Hyenas, Blü Rëal, Southerly, Hollow Sidewalks, Hawkeye, The Dandelyons, Numnum Boys, Calisse, Ali Ippolito, Whole Wide World
Cats From Japan describe themselves as “a group of like minded Austin musicians brought together for one sole purpose: the re-creation of ’70s David Bowie.” If you’d like to resurrect the Thin White Duke for just one night, this tribute is probably your best bet. It’s their job.
Club 21, 2035 NE Glisan

SATURDAY—Starman: An Evening of Tribute to David Bowie
with: The Parson Red Heads, Norman, Fort Atlantic, Sama Dams, Pilgrim, Brian Harvey, Lewi Longmire, Hugh Jepson, Dave Depper
This star-studded Mission Theater show features the Parson Red Heads performing all of the Ziggy Stardust album, and their guests include Dave Depper, who recently joined Death Cab for Cutie (and worked on Anya Marina’s latest), as well as the legendary Lewi Longmire and many more local favorites.
Mission Theater, 1624 NW Glisan

SUNDAY—Bowie Bowie Bowie
with: Corey Distler of Dead Men Talking, Damen Liebling, Neighbor Wave, and more
This tribute night will feature a fashion show with models dressed in Bowie’s various incarnations while local artists sing his hits.
Analog Café, 720 SE Hawthorne

(A fourth Bowie tribute, “So Long Ziggy,” was scheduled for the Hawthorne Theatre on Saturday, but it has been cancelled—as is your chance to headbang/fist pump to “Heroes.”)