by Peter Schilling
Judd Apatow seems to be everywhere. He was the executive producer of the critically acclaimed television show Freaks and Geeks and the writer-director of The 40-Year-Old Virgin. He will also lend his imprimatur to the upcoming teen sex comedy Superbad. In the meantime, he has produced another ribald farce in the style of Virgin (sans Steve Carell). In Knocked Up, a lovable stoner and budding internet-porn businessman played by Seth Rogen impregnates the Ashley Judd look-alike Katherine Heigl. She’s a gorgeous television personality; he’s a loser with a heart of gold. When they decide to have the baby together, laughs ensue. That’s the formula anyway, and what made Virgin work so well was Apatow’s fondness for Altman-like conversation and his healthy respect for these flawed, immature characters. (A plethora of dick- and boob-jokes didn’t hurt matters either.) Here, though, Apatow seems to think he’s making serious commentary on parenthood. Clocking in at two hours and ten minutes, it’s a bit long-winded. Still, much of the humor won’t be matched by any other movie this summer — in particular, there’s a hilarious passage about shaving one’s privates.
We’ve all seen a typical drag show, right? It’s basically just a bunch of guys lip-syncing in evening gowns, with well-tucked packages. And while this can certainly be quite entertaining, it just can’t match 
Summer is for shorts. And drag shows aren’t all the Bryant Lake Bowl has to offer this evening. Get there a few hours earlier for the 
Using theater and dance as the primary voices, 
Hip-hop has had an undeniable impact on the arts. I’m not just talking about spoken-word poetry, street literature, post-black art, urban art, outsider art, and other labels given to hip-hop-related work. The parameters are no longer so clearly defined (as if they ever were). Just as hip-hop has permeated every type of music at this stage, it has done so with all the arts, be it theater, poetry, performance art, dance, visual art, film, or video. Tonight, 
After a long absense, folk musician 
Anyone who delights in the romance and nostalgia of simply walking into a grand 90-year-old neighborhood library should experience 
Building on Asian cinema’s historical fascination with Westerns, and tossing in the distinguished Film Noir, 
More star-crossed lovers? You betcha! But only if you’re willing to leave work early. I know. I know. Can you stand the sacrifice? All right, raise your glasses. I’d like to make a toast to… well… drinking. Remember the 
Looking to come upon creatures you never knew existed? (Or just another excuse to leave work early?) How about listening to a smooth reggae beat reminiscent of the torrid smell of sun and salt? Beat the traffic — escape your job an hour or two early and head to the 
Don’t let yourself be led astray by the name, the style, and the sass — or even the fact that she hopes to release an all-Spanish album sometime soon. 
If you pay close attention to 
Less food and decadence; more realism? Follow 
It’s been twenty-five years since a new collection of 
I don’t know what it is about seeing a movie outdoors that just makes it that much better. The darkness is more real perhaps? You tell me. Experience the darkness of the Edison High School amphitheater — a little music as the sun drops, followed by a movie at dusk. Tonight’s show begins with powerpop-rockers 
The Minneapolis/St. Paul 
Enjoy a night of photography and lecture at 
This evening, 
Nordstrom is hosting the 
Get out and celebrate the release of not one, but two CDs this evening. 
“We are all familiar with the traditional epic sports films depicting great heroes of athleticism. 
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: 
It’s going to be a lovely weekend, so get in the car, do a little driving, and spend the day (or the entire weekend) on the 
In the spirit of works of art like 
If you’re looking for a class act this weekend, 
Celebrating the release of his first solo album 
The first annual 
The new 
Join humorist 
Explore the unexpected life of books with two award-winning authors and literary critics — 
For many years 
Still don’t have enough authorly options? Help keep alive the spirit of one of our recently-departed, great American writers, 
Join local indie-roots band 
The 1,2,3 Movie Series continues this evening with 
Leave the car where it is for now, and walk to the 
The Roosevelt High Open Program is hosting its 3rd Annual Student Documentary Film Festival this evening — a result of a year-long interdisciplinary English and American History course and work with documentary film artist and 
Of course, classics are always good, too. And 
This irreverent modern dance production is inspired by 
Back in 
Warhol isn’t for everyone. Sometimes, there’s just not enough coffee to go around. If you’re seeking a slightly more upbeat film this evening, 
Speaking of self help… This evening brings together two self-help authors for a lively discussion of pursuing a purposeful life. 
Join the 
Best known as the lead singer and bassist of 
While the acoustics are usually better indoors, you just can’t beat an outdoor concert — as long as the weather holds out. This evening offers several options for music in the park, so pick your poison — or your park. 
Yes, that’s the sound of your biological clock ticking — and I’m not just talking women here. We all know what it is to feel age setting upon us. And most of us know what it’s like to want to have done more. No, I’m not mixing up my tenses. I’m talking about the need to do something, be someone — the urge to achieve — and the frustration of time slipping by all the while. Author and composer