The last days before dead day, before finals explode in your face and before that blessed time block called summer sets in for three months. This week, take a break from final projects, term papers and those delayed midterms that should really count as finals to take a breath of entertainment air. The Daily Aztec Arts Calendar is here to help.
Tonight
Neighborhood Watch at the Belly Up ? Every Tuesday night at the Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach is local music night. 50 Ft. Fall, Frank the Baptist, HiFi and Unusable Signal start at 8 p.m. Admission is free. The Belly Up is located at 143 South Cedros. Call 481-9022 for up-to-date show information.
James Brown ? The father of soul is not sold out! Go get your tickets by calling those Ticketmaster sex machines at 220-TIXS. He’ll be gyrating his hips tonight at Sycuan Casino on Dehesa Road in the boonies of El Cajon ? who cares, it’s James Brown, people.
Tomorrow
Dang Flooded, Pitch Factor ? Apparently they make quite a lot of noise and fill the house. These bands play ‘Canes located at 3105 Oceanfront Walk in Mission Beach. Call 488-1780 for details and don’t forget your earplugs and life preserver.
Thursday, May 7
MOPA Night in the Garden ? The Garden Cabaret “Cinema Under the Stars” is a year-long tribute to classic film and is brought to us by the folks at the Museum of Photographic Arts. Tonight’s feature is “Adam’s Rib,” starring Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn. Discounts are available on Thursday showings. The Garden Cabaret is located at 4040 Goldfinch Street in Mission Hills. Call 295-4221 for more information.
Friday, May 8
The B-Side Players, Clyde’s Ride ? A night of nonstop dancing and grooving is a promise with these two San Diego favorites. 92.5 presents happy hour tonight at ‘Canes. Digits are above. If you haven’t snatched a copy of the Players’ “Renacimento,” make sure you do.
Saturday, May 9
All-Star Comedy Jam and Dance ? Red Grant, Robby Peron, and Dickie Wrightstil bring their talents to the 4th and B stage tonight. Tickets are only $8. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the show starts at 8. You must be 21 or older. 4th and B is located at 345 B Street downtown. Call 231-4343 for more information.
Sunday, May 10
Love’s Labours Lost ? Shakespeare’s comedy about love and language comes to the Don Powell Theatre for a special matinee showing at 2 p.m. Support campus theater and catch this play before its last day. It also plays May 7, 8 and 9 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $7-$12. For tickets and information call 594-6884.
Monday, May 11
Ben Folds Five ? So, now that they’ve achieved MTV airplay, you’ll go check ’em out? Whatever your reasoning may be, they’re playing at 4th and B tonight, and from what we hear, probably to a sold-out crowd. Get your claws on some tickets before it’s too late. Digits for 4th and B are above.
Tuesday, May 12
Today, you could pout you didn’t make it to the back country to see the James Brown show, or you could start studying for finals. Or you’re doing neither and you’re kicking back, waiting for the new a “Dawson’s Creek” episode. Kevin Williamson, you genius.
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