Out and About

Exam time is nearly upon us, meaning that you only have a few more weeks to get out on the town before carbon bonds and esters and ethers (oh my!) descend upon your life. Two weeks ago, I caught Il Culo at the Ottobar happy hour with a different lineup. Though their crazy guitarist wasn't nearly as into the drums, they did add an organist who added a nice funk sound to their usual experimental lineup. Perhaps they'll do it again this week? Only one way to find out; check out the Ottobar Happy Hour, running from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight.

Afterward, why not check out the all-ages show they've got going on, featuring Theory of Ruin. This Monozine show features Ches Smith of ex-Mr. Bungle touring fame, as well as David Link of Slapshot and Claymore. They'll be joined by their fellow San Franciscans Totimoshi. Doors open at 8 p.m. but the show starts at 9 p.m. Check out http://www.theottobar.com for more info, as well as the ton of other Monozine shows coming to the Ottobar this week. A word of warning, the show may not be for the musically weak heart.

For those of you looking for a tamer night on campus, N-L's very own film critic Andy Moskowitz will be screening George Sluizer's 1998 Spoorloos (The Vanishing) as part of his ThrillFest. Knowing Moskowitz's taste in film, it's sure to be an evening of thrills and chills. The screening starts at 8 p.m. in the Donovan Room, 110 Gilman Hall. E-mail moskow@jhu.edu for more info.

On Friday night, if you're looking to get your early-evening drink on, head back to the Ottobar for yet another early evening of jazz featuring the Jazz Injection Quartet. Again, this is upstairs, and runs from 6 to 9 p.m., and check out http://www.theottobar.com for more details.

On Saturday night, get ready for a blast from the not-so-distant past as Sonar's Social Night returns to Baltimore. A week after their grand opening hullabaloo, this evening will feature the spinning styles of DJ Lovegrove, Chris Bulla and Brian Kirkbride. In the lounge, a more down-tempo jazz will be playing. Check out http://www.sonarlounge.com for more details.

On Wednesday night at the Shriver Auditorium, the JSA will present David Broza for an evening of his music. Featuring a mix of American, Spanish and Israeli influences, Broza won the Radio Darom "Artist of the Year" award, and this show is definitely not to be missed by anyone who likes or would like to hear some folk-rock. Doors open at 7 p.m., and tickets range from $10 for students and children ($12 at the door) to $20 for others ($25 at the door). Contact Hopkins Hillel at 410-516-0333 for ticket information.