ART & MUSIC
Gallery Grooves Jazz & Art Party
If there’s one thing we’re good for here at The Rake, it’s putting on a fantastic party – and the Twin Cities Pan African Fest is the perfect excuse! Satisfy your art-tooth on multiple levels tonight at Altered Esthetics Gallery, where you’ll be lucky enough to lay eyes on the
an international collection of artwork in response to global and
socio-political topics PLUS a special one-night-only exhibit in Gallery Q with sculpture and metal work by African artist Rabi Sanfo. Sip delightful South African wines courtesy of our friends at MT Global Wines
while soaking up the exuberant sounds of Drum & Art Ensemble at 7 pm
and guitarist John Penny playing jazz-infused world music at 8 pm – all
thanks to the cool cats at Jazz 88. I’ll personally be there with bells on (ok, with black
on), so feel free to come down and give me a piece of your mind, a
high-five or a kiss on the cheek (some restrictions may apply).
7-9pm, Altered
Esthetics, 1224 Quincy Street NE, Northeast Mpls
FRINGE FESTIVAL
Deviants
Well, I really wanted to go see this show, but Tueday’s performance was canceled "due to injury," so I ended up at Pho Quan on Nicollet with my BFF Stephen
who insisted that it was "the best," but it was 
filthiest places I’ve ever been to – not to mention they totally scrimp
on the mock duck! Anyhoo, since my schedule won’t allow me to see Deviants in
time for a personalized recap in this week’s Secrets, you’ll just have
to take the word of the many reviewers who have been raving about it on
the Fringe site. Deviants is a foray into debauchery with the always intriguing and abstract Live Action Set.
Spinning a yarn of unconventional desire and the human psyche, this
4-pack ensemble brings us an entertaining blend of dance, theater and
good humor – or bad, depending on your appreciation level for
depravity. Not to mention, it’s at the Soap Factory, which is the coolest space in the entire city, bar none. Runs daily through Sunday, check HERE for times and tickets!
7pm tonight, The Soap Factory, 518 2nd St. SE, Minneapolis, $12 (Plus $3 Fringe Button)
MUSIC
Brad Senne
Brad Senne
is one of those amazing hidden gems you wish you could lock in a
heart-shaped box and keep all to yourself. Unfortunately for you (and
for any possible serial killers who may literally
want to lock
probably won’t be underwraps forever. So, if you want to be ahead of
the pack, head down to the Acadia Cafe’s new West Bank digs
tonight for an intimate performance of perfectly melodic indie-pop from
this local singer/songwriter, who also just so happens to be the front
man of the always fun local band Beight. And since you’re already there, you might as well indulge in the Acadia’s new and improved cafe menu
which includes something called a "West Bank Burger," that, if taken
literally, could potentially include cigarette butts and hobo sweat. Just kidding
West Bank, you know I love you!
8pm, Acadia Cafe, 329 Cedar Avenue S, West Bank Minneapolis, $5 Donation
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