out & about WHERE TO GO / WHAT TO DO
Nov. 19
1/ Oklahoma indie rock band Other Lives will perform with Little Indians and the Soil & the Sun at The Pyramid Scheme.
Comedy & nightclub venues COMPILED BY EMMA HIGGINS
1/ THE PYRAMID SCHEME: Indie rock band Other Lives from Stillwater, Okla., performs Nov. 19. The band, which released a full-length “Tamer Animals” in 2011, toured with Bon Iver and opened Radiohead’s 2012 U.S. tour. Also appearing: Little Indians and local band the Soil & the Sun. Tickets are available at FusionShows.com, Vertigo Music, and The Pyramid Scheme front bar. 68 Commerce Ave. SW, 272-3758, pyramidschemebar.com. 2/ ONE TRICK PONY: Downtown restaurant offers two live music series: WYCE 88.1 Hat Trick Series, 7:30 p.m. every other Mon., raises money for local nonprofits (first come, first serve). Acoustic Stew series takes place most Thu. and Sat. evenings at 8 p.m. (reservations recommended). See Facebook page for list of performers. 136 E. Fulton St., 235-7669, onetrick.biz and Facebook.
2/ Anne McCue’s Hat Trick concert Nov. 19 benefits Creston Neighborhood Association
3/ THE INTERSECTION: Minneapolis rock band Motion City Soundtrack performs Nov. 17, with special guests Jukebox, The Ghost and Now, Now. The band released its fifth studio album, “Go,” this summer. Tickets are available at Purple East, Shakedown, Vertigo Music and Intersection box office. 133 Grandville Ave. SW, 451-8232, sectionlive.com.
3/ Motion City Soundtrack
Billy’s Lounge: Long-time Eastown bar and music venue with a capacity of 250 hosts live music of all genres but with emphasis on blues. 1437 Wealthy St. SE, 4595757, billyslounge.com.
lars, a local improv and sketch comedy group, performs monthly. Comedy Mondays feature improv, standup, sketches and more at 8 and 9 p.m. 7 Jefferson Ave. SE, 894-1252, dogstorytheater.com.
The BOB: The Big Old Building houses several entertainment options, including live music at Crush, Eve and Bobarino’s, and stand-up comedy at Dr. Grins (see below). 20 Monroe Ave. NW, 3562000, thebob.com.
Dr. Grins Comedy Club: Nationally acclaimed stand-up comedians perform 9 p.m. Thu., 8 and 10:30 p.m. Fri. and Sat. The BOB, 20 Monroe Ave. NW, 356-2000, thebob.com.
Dog Story Theater: Pop Scho-
Mexicains Sans Frontieres: Alternative music and art venue.
120 S. Division Ave., 706-7963, Facebook.
2525 Lake Eastbrook Blvd. SE, 942-1328, orbitroom.com.
Mulligan’s Pub: Bar and music venue in Eastown. All shows are 21 and over with no cover charge. 1518 Wealthy St. SE, 451-0775, mulligans-pub.com.
River City Improv: Calvin College alumni improv team weaves skits, games and songs with audience suggestions. Every other Sat. Doors open 6:30 p.m., show 7:33 p.m. $10 at door or in advance at Calvin box office, 5266282. Two venues: Sept.-May, Ladies Literary Club, 61 Sheldon Blvd. SE. Summer months, Gezon Auditorium, Calvin College. rivercityimprov.com.
The Orbit Room: Contemporary regional and national music acts perform with occasional stand-up comedy and other events. Multiple bars. Open floor and seated balcony offers choice of how up close concertgoers want to get.
PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY JEREMY CHARLES (TOP); WYCE (MIDDLE); ANTHONY SAINT JAMES (BOTTOM)
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