Thursday
CAMPUS CINEMA
Ann Arbor Film Festival Michigan Theater
The Pianist Now nominated best film of 2002. State Theater 6:45 p.m.
The Quiet American Brendan Frasier at his best. State Theater 7& 9:30 p.m.
Talk to Her She really wants you to. State Theater 9:45 p.m.
MUSIC
Firteen.com Night LSDudes, Counter Cosby and Something Retarded perform so-called “nerd-rock.” Talk about truth in advertising. Blind Pig, 208 S. First St., 10 p.m. $5 ($7 under 21). 996-8588.
Ron Brooks Trio You know what, I give up. Ron, you win this round. But come next week, I’ll have something really snappy to say to you. Bird of Paradise, 312 S. Main St., 8 p.m. $5. 662-8310.
Lust: Dimitri from Paris Yet another European DJ combining 1950’s lounge and 70’s disco. Next week will feature a bold new combination of rap and rock called “rap-rock.” The Necto, 516 E. Liberty St., 9 p.m. $15 ($20 under 21). 994-5436.
Friday
CAMPUS CINEMA
Ann Arbor Film Festival Michigan Theater
The Pianist See Thursday. State Theater 6:45 & 9:45 p.m.
The Quiet American See Thursday. State Theater 7 & 9:30 p.m.
Talk to Her See Thursday. State Theater 9:45 p.m.
MUSIC
Mega 80’s If they don’t play “We Built this City,” I’m gonna be pissed. Cavern Club, 210 S. 1st St.,10 p.m. $8. 332-9900.
The Transfer A night of emo at the smallest venue/record shop in town. Bring your extra-small shirts. State Control Records, 215 S. State St., 10 p.m. Call for cover. 213-6195.
Louis Smith C’mon, can’t ya come up with a better name than that? How about something that ends in -tron? Bird of Paradise, 312 S. Main St., 9 p.m. $10 ($7 student). 662-8310.
Saturday
CAMPUS CINEMA
Ann Arbor Film Festival Michigan Theater
Batman Have you ever danced with the devil in the pale moonlight? State Theater Midnight
The Pianist See Thursday. State Theater 3:15 & 8:45 p.m.
The Quiet American See Thursday. State Theater 2:15, 4:30, 7, 9:30 & 11:45 p.m.
Talk to Her See Thursday. State Theater 6:15 p.m.
MUSIC
Blackwall Hitch More punk at the punkist record store around. That’s fun to say, punkist. Like Sunkist, only more punk. State Control Records, 215 S. State St., 10 p.m. Call for cover. 213-6195.
Ettison Clio East Lansing emo with a bunch of other bands. They’re actually pretty good. No seriously, I’m not joking. What, I can’t be sincere now and then? Mugs Hideout, 211 W. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti, 7:30 p.m. Cover varies. 484-4049.
Django Haskins Now there’s a good name. Great work, Django. Crazy Wisdom Bookstore and Tearoom, 114 S. Main, 8:30pm. Free. 665-2757.
Sunday
CAMPUS CINEMA
Ann Arbor Film Festival Michigan Theater
The Pianist See Thursday. State Theater 3:15 & 8:45 p.m.
The Quiet American See Thursday. State Theater 2:15, 4:30, 7 & 9:30 p.m.
Talk to Her See Thursday. State Theater 6:15 p.m.