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Weekly Events
August 25 - August 31

Monday

Jayhawks frontman Gary Louris tonight at the Guthrie (7:30pm, AA, $25).
Brandi Calile does a free show at the Liene Lodge at the State Fair (Free w. admission). – tomorrow too!
Pee Wee Ellis and Fred Wesley at the Dakota Jazz Club (7pm $60, 9:30pm $40 – Tuesday too).
Supreme Privacy does a free, intimate set at Barbette (10pm, Free, Happy Hour).
Movie: Brits Pub is playing “Harry Potter” on their rooftop at Dusk, Free.
NEXT WEEK MONDAY Take Back Labor Day Concert with Pharcyde, Atmosphere, Mos Def, and many more on Harriet Island!

Tuesday

Ending Soon, is the highly acclaimed Hedwig and the Angry Inch at the Jungle Theater (7pm, $26).
Desdemona hosts the “Poet’s Groove Open Mic” night with Hip Hop, funk, spoken word at the Blue Nile (10pm, $0).
NEXT WEEK TUESDAY Ripple Effect ‘08 Concert with Dead Prez, Wookie Foot, Michael Franti, more on the State Capital Steps in St. Paul (noon-7pm, free).

Wednesday

Barack O’Bama Benefit with Tapes n’ Tapes, Low, Dosh, Stnnng, more at the Turf Club (9pm $20).
3 Kings Reggae Jam weekly DJ’s spinning Reggae and dancehall,at the Nomad Pub (9pm, $3).
Rock-a-billy swing dancing at Lee’s Liquor Lounge (8pm, $0).
Jake Rudh’s “Transmission” DJ show with Electro, indie. This is a weekly free show at Clubhouse Jager (10pm, $0)
Root City band’s weekly gig at Gluek’s is pretty fun (10pm, $5).

Thursday

You know summer is ending when it’s the last night for MMAA Patio Nights. Tonight, One for the Team and Mighty Fairly at the MMAA (7:30pm, $7).
Keston & Westdal are a sweet live electronic/house group playing tonight at the Kitty Cat Klub (10pm, $0).
Your 33 Black Angles, with the Flin Flon Bombers at the Triple Rock (9pm, $6).
Big Trouble at the Red Stag (10pm, $free).
DJ Jaive and friends on the Solera’s rooftop w. great drink specials (10pm $0)!
Busy, dancy, fun, The New Congress with a guest every week at Bunker’s (9pm, $5).

Friday

3 big shows in Dinkytown tonight: 1) Mark Mallman’s electro side project, Ruby Isle special show tonight at the Kitty Cat Klub (10pm, $5).
2) Heatbox All Star Jam at the Downtime Bar (10pm, $5).
3) Alarmists with Chris Koza, Wars of 1812 at the Varsity Theater (8pm, $10, 18+).
Doomtree’s Cecil Otter has a CD Release show at Triple Rock (9pm, $7 – also 5pm AA show).
. Its always a great show with Happy Apple when they play at the Artist’s Quarter (8pm, $15 – Friday to Sunday)
Oh, and if you haven’t been to the State Fair yet, White Iron Band AND Trampled By Turtles are both playing free shows tonight so its probably the last good day to go!

Saturday

The 1st Free Spark24 Festival starts tonight and goes 24 hour hours at multiple venues. Official start is 5pm at Peavey Plaza. Follow the above link for more info.
sexiness! LeCirque Rouge Burlesque show at the 331 Club (9pm, $0).
Minneapolis' top dance music band, The Histronic is at the 414 Soundbar; hookas on the patio (10pm, $8).

Sunday

Don't miss the daytime Liberty Parade marching in to Loring Park with music by Dillinger 4, Happy Apple, and many more. (free, noon).
Final night of the summer rooftop parties at Solera with guest DJ's, LED Walls, and other surprises for the final blowout. This is one party you won't want to miss! (6pm, $0).
Last night for Happy Apple at the Artist’s Quarter (8pm, $15 – Friday to Sunday)
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Looking for a nightclub to meet all your expectations? Then the 414 Soundbar is your place! A cool, underground club that has been updated with the newest in club technologies including lights, visuals, VIP system, and sound! A small, intimate club that focuses on making you feel special to be there without seeming pretentious. It’s the place for dance music buffs, international crowds, and virtually anyone sporting style.
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