weekend agenda: birthday, fair, soul
 happy birthdy jherek. photo courtesy slender means society. |
- Jherek Bischoff, of the Dead Science, Ribbons, Parenthetical Girls, and many other musical collaborations, turns thirty years old tonight. Unlike some, who might be inclined to drown the ache of a third decade in blackout-inducing bubbles, he is instead celebrating at Town Hall with forty musicians who will perform thirteen of his original compositions on a variety of instruments, ranging from the conventional orchestral arrangements to a piece for ukulele and 30 glockenspiels. It should be something special. $5-15, 8pm [townhall]
- The Fair kicks off its nearly two and a half week residency in Puyallup today. Between now and 27 September, those who Do the Puyallup will have the opportunity to devour innovative fried concoctions; see animals and needlepoint being judged; take a tour through Weird Al’s brain (peril sensitive sunglasses recommended); listen to the likes of Crosby, Stills, and Nash, Heart, James Taylor; see something about High School Musical; marvel at monster truck battles, rodeo, and college fairs; entrust their lives to carnival rides; and experience many other pursuits, imaginable or otherwise. Prices vary, check the schedule, and pick out a cowboy hat in advance. [thefair]
- Emerald City Soul Club brings rare and classic Northern Soul back to the two dance floors of the Lo Fi on Saturday. After hearing nothing but praise for these events forever, I finally made it to one of their temporary stints at the Crocodile. The hype was justified, and let’s just say that some innocents may have been injured in the talcum-covered dancing shenanigans. $10, partytime. [lofi]
i dont know who that is but i kinda have this urge to punch him in the face