The Observer, November 16, 2007
Volume XL, Issue 11
The Buzz
Friday, Nov. 16
The Pakistani Student Association presents a tasty, cute way to kick off the weekend. Mithai, a cultural word to describe sweets, is on the menu as well as chai, which is a type of tea. Put it all together and it comes out as Chai and Mithai Night, featuring entertainment by Case's own Asad Butt and singing troupe Dhamakapella. Time: 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Cost: $5. Location: Thwing 1914 Lounge. Info: nchd.org.pk/phdf/phdf.asp
Saturday, Nov. 17
UPB puts on its annual fall concert, featuring indie pop band Oppenheimer opening for They Might Be Giants, a nifty rock duo most famous for its song "Boss of Me," which is in the opening montage for hit TV show Malcolm in the Middle. Time: 6 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Cost: Free (with ticket). Location: Adelbert Gym. Info: upb.case.edu
If you don't feel like moshing at the concert, join the Asian American Alliance at Chinese restaurant Bo Loong for a night of wild karaoke. Open until 3 a.m., check it out and sing away all the troubles in your life with the lyrics to Avril Lavigne in front of you. Time: 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Cost: Free. Location: Bo Loong, 3922 St. Clair Ave. Info: freekaraoke.com.
Sunday, Nov. 18
Smoke Signals was an independent film made in the late 90s that collected an impressive haul of film festival awards, including being nominated for the Grand Jury Prize at the '98 Sundance Film Festival. Native American screenwriter Sherman Alexie, who penned the story about an Indian and his friend going on a road trip, comes to town as part of the Cleveland Public Library's Writers & Readers lecture series. Time: 2 p.m. Cost: Free. Location: Cleveland Public Library, 325 Superior Avenue. Info: cpl.org
Monday, Nov. 19
The U.S. government reaches out to the people with a fascinating and somewhat disturbing exhibit featuring counterfeit money printed by Nazi Germany. More than 70 original bills, called "scrip," were given to German Jews (in exchange for their life savings) to get basic necessities in the time of the Holocaust. Once they reached the concentration camps, they realized their "scrip" was worth nothing. If you have the time and transportation, this is a true gem of an experience. Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost: Free. Location: Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, E. 6th St. and Superior Avenue. Info: clevelandfed.org
Tuesday, Nov. 20
Koffin Kats, Chop Tops, and The Long Haul play the Agora tonight. Never heard of them? Go anyway! You can't say there is a lack of creativity here. Explore the greater world around you on a Tuesday night. You deserve it. Time: 7 p.m. Cost: $11-13. Location: Agora Ballroom, 5000 Euclid Avenue. Info: clevelandagora.com
Wednesday, Nov. 21
The Jagermeister Music Tour stops in Cleveland today to give us all that is rock. Headlining the tour are English rock gods The Cult. Also on the tour are: Action Action, The Cliks, and Signal, giving you bass heads one more night of fun. Check it out.
Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $37.50-49.50. Location: House of Blues, 308 Euclid Avenue. Info: hob.com
Thursday, Nov. 22
The Waterproof Tour comes up tonight to out-jam The Jagermeister Music Tour from last night as Vast Aire, one half of New York rap duo Cannibal Ox, spits ill rhymes on life in Jamaica and New York. Enjoy a cheap concert at the always lovable Grog Shop. Time: 9 p.m. Cost: $10. Location: Grog Shop, 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd. Info: grogshop.gs
