THEATER AND PERFORMANCE
Gender Queercore
This evening, Homocore Minneapolis presents Gender Queercore with Actor Slash Model, from Chicago. This transgendered indie-grass music and performance duo, comprised of Simon Strikeback and Madsen Minax, conveys mega-queer, trans-centric, and kink-aware music through simple melodies and witty lyrics. Their show tonight features tough tough skin, zibra zibra, and thunder thighs. Interesting enough?
8 p.m., Bedlam Theatre, 1501 S. 6th St., Minneapolis; 612-341-1038; $5.
STYLE
Sneak Peek
Nordstrom is hosting the Chanel Spring Trunk Show today and tomorrow. Get a sneak peek at the top designer pieces that will clothe the most fashion-conscious and help set trends for lower-priced lines. Just stop by to have a look, talk to Chanel representatives, or place special orders.
10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Nordstrom, Mall of America, Bloomington; 612-883-2121.
MUSIC
One Is No Longer Enough
Get out and celebrate the release of not one, but two CDs this evening. Weaver at the Loom and Klaus are joining up for a double CD release party at the Varsity, with The Drive Back and City of Sound. See here for a review of the new Weaver at the Loom CD.
6 p.m., Varsity Theater, 1308 4th St. S.E., Minneapolis; 612-604-0222; $8.
Take a little break in your day for a great outdoor show in front of Northrop Auditorium. Join Michael Hauser and Friends at noon for an hour of flamenco. Enjoy some Spanish music with free ice cream cups while supplies last.
FILM
Heroes of Athleticism
“We are all familiar with the traditional epic sports films depicting great heroes of athleticism. Dodgeball is no exception. The only difference is that the sport is a childhood favorite and that our heroes are Vince Vaughn’s crew of unlikely champions. Ben Stiller plays the ruler of a fitness empire who has his mind set on taking over Vaughn’s rundown neighborhood gym. The only way to save the neighborhood home of the awkwardly athletic is to take first place in the national dodgeball tournament. With cameos from David Hasselhoff, William Shatner, and Chuck Norris, how could you go wrong?”
9:30 p.m., Coffman Memorial Union, Theater, 300 Washington Ave. S.E., Minneapolis; 612-624-INFO; free.
ON THE NET
Really? Paris Again?
Ask most people around here what’s going on in Venezuela right now, and they have little to say; but ask them about Paris Hilton, and they’ll pour out the latest gossip gleefully. I’ll refrain from making any judgements just now. Suffice it to say that this woman’s life generates an astounding response. As soon as anything new happens — and it seems there is always something juicy in the works — bloggers are blogging it, reporters are reporting it, singers are singing it, mimics are mimicking it, and we the people are swallowing it all up. Here are some amusing video responses to her recent jail debacles:
Paris Hilton Goes Back to Jail!
Paris Hilton in Jail
Paris Hilton: Walking the Streets Again
Paris Hilton (Go Away) Music Video
You think Paris is inane?
President Bush Hears Voices
After that lovely reference, you need a couple cool things to watch. These are just cool — no other reason.
Beat Souffle
The Zimmers My Generation
Tired of all this technology bullshit? Get Back to the Basics.
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