Though it's Passover, and my rabbi won't give me a dispensation for drinking beer, there are still a lot of cool events going on around town.
On Thursday night (the second night of Passover, tisk, tisk), there's going to be an Upperclassmen Night at the Red Maple Lounge, sponsored by the Class of 2004. Tickets are $5, and on sale at the Mattin Center, but are presale only.
Also on Thursday night, at the Recher Theater, Bob Dylan's prodigal son returns. That's right, the Wallflowers will be doing a show with Ron Sexsmith. Though the show is going to be a bit pricey ($25), it may be well worth it to impress that special someone who has a Jakob Dylan crush. Check out http://www.rechertheatre.com for more information.
At the Ottobar on Saturday night, their always-fun dance-o-rama from the other side of the pond, the Brit Pop Dance night, returns. Doors open at 9 p.m. for this 18 and over evening. Check out http://www.theottobar.com for more information.
On Sunday night at the Recher Theatre, one of my favorite bands, Yo La Tengo, will be doing a show. Members of the Matador Label, which also hails such groups as Arab Strap and Belle and Sebastian, Yo La Tengo has been performing for nearly 16 years, and is one of the most original, ambient outfits still performing. Though some would classify Yo La Tengo's music as "drone rock," their music seems to envelop the listener like a Proust novel envelops a reader. I definitely give high marks on this one. Check out http://www.rechertheatre.com for more information.
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