MUSIC
The Lovetones, Chief Nowhere, The Ancient Sons
Today, 9 p.m., $$, 21
Old Ironsides in Sacramento
For anyone wondering what sort of music sprouts from the land down under, the answer: It’s not that different from the stuff here. The Aussies of the Lovetones bring a psychedelic touch to their Interpol-esque rock base.
Olive Drive, Tom Denton, Karli Fairbanks
Today, 10 p.m., $3, 21
Sophia’s Thai Kitchen
Sure, Portland and Olympia may get most of the spotlight when it comes to folk from the Northwest, but Spokane, WA is giving these cities a run for their money. Case in point: Karli Fairbanks, a singer-songwriter who ticks all the boxes when it comes to strong vocals, equally impressive instrumentals and emotion. For fans of Neko Case and Cat Power.
Ill Effect, One Nation Army, TPR, Neighborhood Watch, Pangea Project, MindSpeakers, Ms. Vybe
Today, 8 p.m., $10 in advance
The Boardwalk in Orangevale
Neighborhood Watch has your back – at least in terms of hip-hop. The rap collective makes a case for hip-hop from the 916, featuring key figures such as Random Abiladeze and State Cap.
Pilipino Culture Night
Friday, 7 p.m. and Saturday, 1 p.m. and 6 p.m., $12 in advance, $15 at the door
Davis High School
Presented by Mga Kapatid, PCN is in its 22nd year and aims to unite the Filipino-American community through song, dance and theatrical skits, including tinikling and performances from dance group MK Modern. This year’s showcase is titled “Ang Mamatay ng Dahil Sa’yo,” a line from the Philippine national anthem that translates to “To die for you.“
Stars & Garters, Missouri Mule, Jimmy & the Blackfish
Friday, 9 p.m., 21
The Stag in Woodland
Sactown country band Stars & Garters know what’s important in life: Their songs cover “the big three” – love, liquor and murder – as the pay respect for the country traditions of Merle Haggard and Hank Williams, Jr. as well as punk classics like the Ramones and the Clash.
Parson Red Heads, The Monolators
Friday, 10 p.m., $3, 21
Sophia’s Thai Kitchen
What’s up with husband-wife duos and making cute music? No, I’m not talking about Mates of State – The Monolators are a Los Angeles-based hubby-wifey team whose sweet punk ditties have been described as “Buddy Holly if he were really, really drunk.” Sounds awesome.
Agent Ribbons, The Hot Toddies, The Ian Fays
Saturday, 9 p.m., $7, 21
The Blue Lamp in Sacramento
Electro-tinged folk pop always gets the best of me, and San Francisco-based quartet The Ian Fays is no exception. The band – which features twin sisters Sara and Lizz Fay as the main vocalists – evoke the same delicate, dreamy quality of girl group Au Revoir Simone, just a little bit darker and a little less cutesy.
Kally Price
Saturday, 10 p.m., $3, 21
Sophia’s Thai Kitchen
Evoking the same spirit of Louis Armstrong with the vocal chops of Billie Holliday is Kally Price. And if you can’t make her set at Sophia’s, make sure to try and catch her this Saturday at 4 p.m. on the Quad Stage at the Whole Earth Festival.
AT THE MOVIES
Che (parts 1 and 2)
Today at Varsity Theatre on Second Street
Benicio Del Toro plays the title character of Ernesto “Che” Guevera, the Argentine revolutionary. The film is in two separate parts – part 1 of the film will screen at 5:30 p.m. and part 2 at 8:05 p.m. For more information, visit davisvarsity.net.
Crash
Monday, 5 p.m.
Varsity Theatre on Second Street
Director Paul Haggis will provide an introduction to his film Crash, which received three Oscars, including Best Picture.
ART / GALLERY
Mixed Photo Project
On display until Friday
The Art Lounge (second floor of the Memorial Union)
Inspired by UC Santa Barbara professor Kip Fulbeck’s “The Hapa Project,” graduate student Lauren Berger set out on a similar journey to highlight the multiracial and multiethnic experience. The result? Eighty headshots of individuals of mixed heritage from UC Davis and the Davis community.
THEATRE / MONDAVI
Oklahoma!
Saturday, 8 p.m. and Sunday, 2 p.m. $20 general admission, $12 with a student ID
Jackson Hall
The theatre and dance department is at it again, this time bringing the musical “Oklahoma!,” which features classic songs like “Oh What a Beautiful Mornin‘” and “Surrey With the Fringe on Top.“
RACHEL FILIPINAS can be reached at arts@theaggie.org.
