Wednesday, June 19, 2013

This Weekend

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  • Joyless Noise: We Don't Care About Music Anyway...

    This documentary about Tokyo's underground music scene features aggro turntablism and cello abuse.

    Anti-pop consortium: If all you know about Asian music is "Gangnam Style," this will blow your mind.

    Tonight-Sun 7p. Grand Illusion, 1403 NE 50th St., University District (206-523-3935). $8.

    Nearby: Blue Moon Tavern; The District Lounge; Korean Tofu House

  • Save a Life: Dancing On The Valentine

    This benefit for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society gets Seattle's best up-and-coming bands together.

    Lovecats: This year's show pays tribute to legendary mopey alt-rockers The Cure, so it should be a barrel of laughs.

    Sat 8p. Neumos, 925 E. Pike St., Capitol Hill (206-709-9442). $15 here.

    Nearby: Monsoon; Anchovies & Olives; Momiji

  • Drum Destruction: Kodo at Meany Hall

    Japanese taiko group Kodo have brought serious percussion to stages around the world.

    Big beat: Some of the drums that the group uses weigh in at 900 pounds -- pity their roadies.

    Sat 8p & Sun 2p. Meany Hall, 4140 George Washington Ln, University District (206-543-4880). $41-45 here.

    Nearby: Lucid, Flowers, College Inn

  • Keep It Sweet: Pike Chocofest

    You know that wine and chocolate are best friends, but beer can also be paired with the sweet stuff.

    Big numbersThis year's Chocofest is the hugest ever, with over 60 vendors offering tasty treats.

    Pike Brewing Co, 1415 First Ave, Downtown (206-622-6044). $45 here.

    Nearby: White Horse Trading; Alibi Room; BOKA

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