This weekend, April 28-30:What: Brothers Past concert
When: Saturday, 9:30 p.m.
Where: Rathskeller, Memorial Union,
How much: Free
The Skinny: Brothers Past is a Philly band who separate themselves from
the slew of jam bands out there by drawing their inspiration not from
the Grateful Dead or B.B. King but rather from '60s acoustic pop and
early '80s dance and synth pop.
What: Cows Gone Wild play
When: Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 8 p.m.
Where: Broom Street Theater, 1119 Williamson Street
How much: $7
The Skinny: This play is a comedy about dates gone miserably bad, beer,
Wal-Mart and cows. What more could you want? The playwright only wrote
the first half of the play, then let the entire cast write
the rest during rehearsals.
What: East Asian Film Festival
When: Saturday and Sunday, Noon to Midnight
Where: Play Circle, Memorial Union and Cinematheque, 4070 Vilas
How much: Free!
The skinny: The festival features some of today's most prolific and
influential Asian filmmakers. It is designed to promote awareness of
East Asian cinema and culture in general.
What: MadHatters Spring Concert
When: Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m.
Where: Overture Hall, 201 State Street
How much: $8-22
The Skinny: MadHatters formed in 1997, becoming UW-Madison's first and
premier men's a cappella group. Tickets go fast, so get ‘em while
they're hot.
What: Mifflin Street Block Party
When: Saturday
Where: Mifflin Street
How much: However much you're willing to give.
The skinny: A small, intimate gathering among friends.
