MUSIC
Zap Mama Puts the Zap on You
She’s beautiful. She’s sexy. She’ll make you feel sexy, too. What more can you ask from a woman? The voice of an angel? A backbone? Wisdom? A maternal instinct? This woman has it all. Marie Daulne. Marie Daulne. The woman left Europe at the age of 20 to travel throughout Africa and study pygmy onomatopoeic vocal techniques. Now, as frontwoman of the Belgian band Zap Mama, Daulne melds her European and African heritages in a most unique and harmonious way. You’ll hear the pygmy vocals tossed in with some jazzy soul, a touch of gospel, and some seemingly Caribbean beats. The music will take you places, if you let it; and I understand they put on quite a show. Oh, and Desdemona will be opening the show. How about that!
7 p.m., FineLine Music Cafe, 318 First Ave. N., Minneapolis; 612-338-8100; $26.
Rogue Waves
I understand Zach Rogue used to work as a website developer. Oy! Fortunate for him, and for our listening pleasure, he made a break for New York and decided to try his luck in the music industry. Truth be told, he didn’t need a whole lot of luck. The man is talented. In no time at all he returned with almost a whole album recorded. Now, just five years later, with three albums under their belts, Rogue Wave brings their contemporary folk pop sound to the Twin Cities. With noticeable traces of R.E.M., an overwhelmingly similar sound to The Shins, and a mesmerizing vocal/instrumental relationship reminiscent of Radiohead, Rogue Wave serves up ultrapop of the Beatles and Simon & Garfunkel variety.
8 p.m., 400 Bar, 400 Cedar Ave. S., Minneapolis; 612-332-2903; $14.
ART
Artists Talk of Double Entendre
I, for one, am always curious about the faces behind creations. Who is the man behind the work? The woman? I create a narrative between the two — between the man and the work. So, when the opportunity arises to meet the artists, to hear from them, live and in person — to interact, engage — I have to call it out. While IFP Minnesota’s new photography exhibit, Double Entendre, opened over a week ago, tonight is the night to go. IFP will host an Artists Talk with photographers Bryce Marback and Jared Watsabaugh. Stop by and view their compelling black and white portraits, and hear them talk about their work. “Double Entendre exemplifies how attention to process and detail can result in boldly captivating narratives which may be read as double entendre.” You know — that other narrative between the subject and the work.
7 p.m., IFP Minnesota Center for Media Arts, 2446 University Ave. W., St. Paul; free.
FILM
Enemies of Happiness
As we all sit around ceding all accountability to feelings of powerlessness, it does us well to be reminded, from time to time, of what individuals across the globe have managed to achieve — sometimes on their own, other times simply lending their voices or their leadership. But, in the end, what never fails to amaze is not the achievements at all, but the struggle. How is it that others, in the face of horror, have the courage to stand and fight, while in all our luxury we consistently fail to make the most basic demands? (So spoiled are we. So inured.) Give yourself a well-deserved and triumphant slap in the face tonight with the story of a 27-year-old Afghani woman who actually had the tenacity to speak out against corrupt warlords. Enemies of Happiness, a documentary by Eva Mulvad and Anja Al-Erhayem, shows how one woman’s determination can inspire those around her to fight for reform. I hate to focus on the fact that she’s a woman, because her courage surpasses gender, but as a candidate in Afghanistan’s first parliamentary elections in 35 years, Malalai Joya also made big strides for Aghani women. Learn more about her tonight as part of the Women’s Human Rights Film Series.
7 p.m., St. Anthony Park Branch Library, 2245 Como Ave., St. Paul; 651-642-0411.
A Force More Powerful
Another great empowerment film is showing this evening at Hamline. Narrated by none other than Ben Kingsley, A Force More Powerful explores how nonviolent power has overcome oppression and authoritarian rule all over the world. The three-hour Steve York documentary focuses on the power of solidarity, determination, nonviolence resistance, and popular movements. History says it all. See it for yourself.
7 p.m., Hamline University, 1536 Hewitt Ave., St. Paul; 651-523-2426; free.
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