THURSDAY JUNE 21
THEATER–Welcome to real theater, where integrity is valued over gloss and the characters leave you wondering what the hell you’re doing with your life–Win/Lose/Draw are three short plays focused around middle-aged women and their troubles. KD
Magdyln Theater, Thurs-Sat, 7600 N Herford St, 708-8554, 8 pm, $10-14
MUSIC–The electronic, keyboardy, minimal sounds of Mouse on Mars pull something
from every musical sphere. Dying for something original–this is definitely
it! KS
B Complex, 320 SE 2nd, 224-TIXX, 8:30 pm, $12.50
FRIDAY JUNE 22
FILM–What is known for certain about the Zapatistas is that they’re fighting a Robin Hood battle for freedom. Everything else is primarily speculation, but here’s a chance to get the straight dope: The Liberation Collective is screening the ski-masked rebels’ own documentary. PB
Liberation Collective, 3rd and Burnside, 525-4975, 7 pm, Donation
REVIVAL–My God. Are you still bashing your brains out over ABBA breaking
up? Then by all means, take a ch-ch-chance on their genetic clones, Björn
Again, who are not only dead ringers for the Swedish four, but will bring goddamn
tears to your eyes with their rendition of “Fernando.” Sniff! WSH
Roseland Theater,10 NW 6th, 224-TIXX, 9 pm, $18.50 advance
SATURDAY JUNE 23
MUSIC–Formerly known as The Adhesives, the Epoxies blend tight punk and head-banging new wave, creating a pulled-together sound that you won’t have to be shit-canned to enjoy. Plus, they’re charismatic to the extreme. KS
Satyricon, 125 NW 6th, 243-2380, 9 pm
CABARET–Sometimes redemption isn’t found in a cup of Earl Grey tea; it is
found at a circus of extremely talented ladies. Hazel bassist Jody Bleyle plays
Dr. Frockrocket, a self-proclaimed healer. To save your tired soul, she and
some of the best talent in the region join for music, performance, and vivication!
PB
Dr. Frockrocket’s Vivifying (Re-Animatronic) Menagerie & Medicine Show, Meow Meow, 527 SE Pine, 230-2111, 7:30 pm, $5-10 sliding scale
SUNDAY JUNE 24
PUNK–You say you need some uncooked, punk rock energy? From toughass
ladies whose lo-fi, high-energy music is best conveyed in a live setting? You
need St. Louis’ Star Death, Portland’s Heart Beats Red, and Seattle’s Free Verse.
They all scream. It’s good. JS
Meow Meow, 527 SE Pine, phone, 9 pm, $6
MONDAY JUNE 25
FILM–The ancient Chinese didn’t start defying the laws of physics in Crouching
Tiger, Hidden Dragon. As the indefatigable Jet Li proves in the genre classic
Once Upon a Time in China (directed by Tsui Hark),they’ve been doing
it for centuries. For the hardcore, this version includes 20 minutes of never-before-seen
footage! WSH
Cinema 21, 616 NW 21st, 223-4515, 7 pm nightly, $6
VIVA LA–Julia Alvarez writes books about Latinas and sisterhood, steeled
and salty women in the face of immigration, assimilation, displacement and revolution.
Her new book is historical fiction about two women: one who inspires a revolution,
one who joins Castro’s. REAL, POLITICAL WOMEN KICKING ASS. JS
Powell’s City of Books, 1005 W Burnside, 228-4651, 7:30 pm, free
TUESDAY JUNE 26
ART–Local celeb Sean Healy is preserving kitschy and poppy images in glass and resin. See what happens when the inherently impermanent becomes permanent. KD
Elizabeth Leach Gallery, 207 SW Pine, 224-0521, Tues-Sat, 10:30-5:30
WEDNESDAY JUNE 27
FREAKS!–If you like slowing down for car accidents, you’ll love the Girlie Freak Show! This all-woman revue features the finest in gals torturing themselves on stage for your pleasure, including sword-swallowing, fire-eating, smashing cinder blocks on each other’s tummies, the bed of nails and eating light bulbs. Prepare to cringe! WSH
Berbati’s Pan, 231 SW Ankeny, 224-TIXX, 9:30 pm, $10
DJ–Want a chance to show off your sporty Adidas wear and smooth, new, glow
stick moves? Get off your butt and bounce on down to see international turntable
superstar, DJ Spooky, devilishly blending an orchestral and danceable
mix of prime hiphop, house, dub and trance. With Kut Masta Kurt’s Masters of
Illusion featuring Motion Man, and Alter Echo vs. DJ Wicked. TL
B Complex, 315 SE 3rd St, 224-TIXX, 9 pm, $13