Thursday
CAMPUS CINEMA
Bowling for Columbine Michigan managed to find such beautiful portrayals in the cinema of 2002. Thank you Michael Moore. State Theater 7 & 9:30 p.m.
Max Somehow I just can’t see John Cusack being an art dealer befriending Hitler. Michigan Theater 7 & 9:15 p.m.
The Pianist Now nominated best film of 2002. State Theater 6:45 & 9:45 p.m.
Rabbit-Proof Fence That’s a long damn fence. Michigan Theater 9:45 p.m.
The Trials of Henry Kissinger Tonight, live with Jerry Springer. Michigan Theater 6:45 p.m.
MUSIC
Eddie from Ohio Surprisngly, they’re not from Ohio. First he’s not actually a millionaire, now this. I just can’t take it anymore. Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty St., 7:30 p.m. $16-28.50. 668-8463.
Ron Brooks Trio I never thought I’d say this, but go see “Daredevil” instead. At least it’s got Jennifer Garner. Bird of Paradise, 312 S. Main St., 8 p.m. $5. 662-8310.
Lust: Green Velvet Dance night, at the Necto? Up is down, black is white and nothing is what it seems. The Necto, 516 E. Liberty St., 9 p.m. $15 ($20 under 21). 994-5436.
THEATER
Doc Holliday and The Angel of Mercy A story set in the town of Tombstone, “Doc Holliday” is a tale of gunslingers. 7 p.m. and 11 p.m., Arena Theatre in the Frieze Building, free.
Friday
CAMPUS CINEMA
The Pianist See Thursday. State Theater 6:45 & 9:45 p.m.
The Quiet American But Michael Caine isn’t American. Stupid titles. State Theater 7 & 9:30 p.m.
Talk to Her She doesn’t even talk back! Michigan Theater 5, 7:30 & 10 p.m.
MUSIC
Amygdela You get in for free if you can pronounce it. You get a free beer if you actually stay. Wooden Nickel, 901 Huron River Dr., Ypsilanti, 9:30 p.m. $5. 482-6500.
Sari Brown It’s Hippie Fest 2003 at the Crazy Wisdom Bookstore. Bring your ponchos and your homemade “brownies”. Crazy Wisdom Bookstore and Tearoom, 114 S. Main, 8:30pm. Free. 665-2757.
Gaelic Storm Remember that band that Irish band from Titanic? That’s these guys. No, seriousy. I’m not kidding. Blind Pig, 208 S. First St., 10 p.m. $10. 996-8588.
THEATER
Doc Holliday and the Angel of Mercy see Thursday, 7 p.m.
Saturday
CAMPUS CINEMA
The Pianist See Thursday. State Theater 3:15, 6:15 & 9:15 p.m.
The Quiet American See Friday. State Theater 2:15, 4:30, 7, 9:30 & 11:45 p.m.
Talk to Her See Friday. Michigan Theater 5, 7:30 & 10 p.m.
Ziggy Stardust & The Spiders From Mars Bowie, Bowie and more Bowie! State Theater Midnight
MUSIC
Free Element Oooooh, “aggressive emo.” Does that mean they throw your mixtapes out the window and block you on AIM? I’m soooooooo scared. Elbow Room, 6 S. Washington St., Ypsilanti, 10 p.m. $5. 483-6374.
Lucky Monkey One-Year Anniversary Bash Christpuncher and Crud, finally together on the same bill. My life is complete. Blind Pig, 208 S. First St., 10 p.m. $7 ($9 under 21). 996-8588.
The Blue Rays Bring your own prism. Get it, light rays? Wow. Tough room. The Firefly Club, 207 S. Ashley St., 9 p.m. $8. 665-9090.
Sunday
CAMPUS CINEMA
The Pianist See Thursday. State Theater 6:45 & 9:45 p.m.
The Quiet American See Friday. State Theater 2:15, 4:30, 7 & 9:30 p.m.
Talk to Her See Friday. Michigan Theater 3, 5:30 & 8 p.m.
MUSIC
Bird Jazz Jam Session A session of birds jamming, who’d want to see that? Bird of Paradise, 312 S. Main St., 9 p.m. $3. 662-8310.
Miscellaneous
Lecture: “Falstaff, the Jolly Knight of Windsor” This lecture is about the creation of the Shakespearian character of Falstaff in Opera. 3 p.m., Ann Arbor Public Library, free; (734) 327-4200.