Inter-Mentions

Don't F@#k With "This Film"

Everyone from film critics to filmmakers have long complained about the movie industry's rating system which has, among many other complaints, treated violence much more leniently than sexual content. Now something's finally being done about it, thanks in large part to Kirby Dick and his documentary This Film Is Not Yet Rated, which went so far as to "out" Motion Picture Association of America board members. This month, the MPAA and CARA (Classification and Rating Administration) announced changes which include a revamped appeals process, expanded board membership that could include independent filmmakers and increased transparency in the board's demographic makeup.

02/08

Time Works, a juried exhibition of visual and sound works by School of Art and DXARTS students will be displayed in the Jacob Lawrence Gallery (132 Arts Building) through Feb. 22. Free.

6:30 and 8:45 p.m., Grand Illusion Cinema — El Topo, directed by famed surrealist Alejandro Jodorowsky and "hailed by John Lennon as a masterpiece". "An outlaw, El Topo, challenges the invincible Four Masters of the Desert for the love of a woman. He defeats them, achieving a higher level of consciousness ... Starting a new existence as a holy man, El Topo undertakes the liberation of a community of outcasts."

7 p.m., The Vera Project House, 766 Thomas St — Acoustic Veracity, featuring Phil Peterson and the House of Breaking Glass, Aaron Mannino and Julie Jane. All ages. Free (vegan dinner for $3).

7:30 p.m., The Moore — Holy crowd-pleaser, Batman! Altar Boyz, the Off Broadway hit about a Christian boy band that makes it big, comes to Seattle for one week only. With songs like "Girl, You Make Me Want to Wait" and "Jesus Called Me on My Cell Phone", it's not hard to see why this satirical comedy has grown to become so hugely popular. Additional performances through Sunday, Feb. 11. $20-45.

8 p.m., Historic University Theater — Wallflowers, presented by Jet City Improv. "A show that's way too cool for cool. Sike! Wallflowers is the story of two socially challenged 7th graders, who are at a Middle School dance without dates. Join them as they forge their way through this grueling social ritual, occasionally escaping reality to explore their inner fantasies." Additional and final performance 8 p.m. Friday. $9.99.

9 p.m., Crocodile Cafe — Night Canopy, The Cave Singers and Lightning Dust (featuring members of Black Mountain). 21+. $7.

9 p.m., Tractor Tavern — Experimental funk and jazz. Mike Dillon's Go-Go Jungle with special guest Skerik and the Steve Moore Trio. 21+. $10.

02/09

Hannibal Rising

— How the heck can one possibly humanize a bloodthirsty cannibal? Blame it on the Nazis, of course! After witnessing his parents' brutal deaths near the end of World War II, young Hannibal has no recourse but to eat every person in sight, in the hopes that eventually his teeth will sink into none-other than Mein Fuhrer's meaty neck. R.

Factory Girl

Both the Factory and girl in question belong to Andy Warhol. At least, that's what he'd like to think. Starring Sienna Miller, Guy Pearce, Hayden Christensen and Jimmy Fallon. Neptune. R.

02/10

10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Burke Museum —Dino Day at the Burke. Runs through March 10.

6 p.m., High Dive — Benefit for Rock School, which provides affordable lessons for aspiring musicians ages 12-21. $5.

9:30 p.m., Tractor Tavern — "Get your 80s on" with The Retros. 21+. $10.

12:30 a.m., Historic University Theatre — Late Night with Satan, presented by Jet City Improv.

02/11

7:30 p.m., Playhouse Theatre — Jane Eyre. Runs through March 4. $10 students w/ID, $12 seniors, $8-15 general.

9 p.m., Showbox — Sarah Silverman. Jesus ain't the only one who's magic. This comedy phenomenon's first show sold out faster than you can say "water into wine". 21+. $35.25.

02/12

7 p.m., Tractor Tavern — Sweetheart Square Dance & Jam, featuring music by The Tallboys and calling by Paul Silveria. $5 suggested donation, $8 pairs.

8 p.m. (box office), Neumos — Camera Obscura and Portastatic. All ages balcony, bar w/ID. $12.

02/13

7:30 p.m., Playhouse Theatre -- The Mill on the Floss. Runs through March 4. $10 students w/ID, $12 seniors, $8-$15 general.

8 p.m., Tractor Tavern — Acoustic guitar player and composer Clive Carroll, playing two sets. 21+. $10.

02/14

8 p.m. (doors), Crocodile Cafe -- "Dancing on the Valentine." A night of Duran Duran covers, with members of Peter Parker, Speaker Speaker, Harvey Danger, Central Services, Sirens Sister, Partman Parthorse and many more. 21+. $10.

8 p.m., Neumos — The Stranger's 10th annual and final Valentine's Day Bash with Dan Savage. "Bring a token from a past failed relationship and we'll destroy it onstage in a sick cathartic way. There's a blow-torch, dogs, blenders, feathers and tar. Purge your anger or just watch and enjoy. If you've never been, this is your last chance. If you have been and never destroyed anything, you know what you need to do." 21+. Free.

9 p.m., Tractor Tavern — "A special Valentine's Day return of" Hank Williams Wednesday, playing the music of Hank Williams, Sr. & The Drifting Cowboys all night long. 21+. $7.

9 p.m. (doors), Chop Suey — "D&B My Valentine", featuring DJ Dara (Planet of the Drums, Breakbeat Science, NYC), The Dowlz, DJ Dash and Aquasion. All ages, bar w/ID. $8.

— Christian Nelson

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