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ART & MUSIC
Gallery Grooves Jazz & Art Party

If there's one thing we're good for here at The Rake, it's putting on a fantastic party - and the Twin Cities Pan African Fest is the perfect excuse! Satisfy your art-tooth on multiple levels tonight at Altered Esthetics Gallery, where you'll be lucky enough to lay eyes on the amazing group exhibition The Revolution Will Not Be Televised; an international collection of artwork in response to global and socio-political topics PLUS a special one-night-only exhibit in Gallery Q with sculpture and metal work by African artist Rabi Sanfo. Sip delightful South African wines courtesy of our friends at MT Global Wines while soaking up the exuberant sounds of Drum & Art Ensemble at 7 pm and guitarist John Penny playing jazz-infused world music at 8 pm - all thanks to the cool cats at Jazz 88. I'll personally be there with bells on (ok, with black on), so feel free to come down and give me a piece of your mind, a high-five or a kiss on the cheek (some restrictions may apply).

7-9pm, Altered Esthetics, 1224 Quincy Street NE, Northeast Mpls

FRINGE FESTIVAL
Deviants

Well, I really wanted to go see this show, but Tueday's performance was canceled "due to injury," so I ended up at Pho Quan on Nicollet with my BFF Stephen who insisted that it was "the best," but it was really just one of the filthiest places I've ever been to - not to mention they totally scrimp on the mock duck! Anyhoo, since my schedule won't allow me to see Deviants in time for a personalized recap in this week's Secrets, you'll just have to take the word of the many reviewers who have been raving about it on the Fringe site. Deviants is a foray into debauchery with the always intriguing and abstract Live Action Set. Spinning a yarn of unconventional desire and the human psyche, this 4-pack ensemble brings us an entertaining blend of dance, theater and good humor - or bad, depending on your appreciation level for depravity. Not to mention, it's at the Soap Factory, which is the coolest space in the entire city, bar none. Runs daily through Sunday, check HERE for times and tickets!

7pm tonight, The Soap Factory, 518 2nd St. SE, Minneapolis, $12 (Plus $3 Fringe Button)


MUSIC
Brad Senne

Brad Senne is one of those amazing hidden gems you wish you could lock in a heart-shaped box and keep all to yourself. Unfortunately for you (and for any possible serial killers who may literally want to lock him in a box), the sweet sound of Senne is something that probably won't be underwraps forever. So, if you want to be ahead of the pack, head down to the Acadia Cafe's new West Bank digs tonight for an intimate performance of perfectly melodic indie-pop from this local singer/songwriter, who also just so happens to be the front man of the always fun local band Beight. And since you're already there, you might as well indulge in the Acadia's new and improved cafe menu which includes something called a "West Bank Burger," that, if taken literally, could potentially include cigarette butts and hobo sweat. Just kidding West Bank, you know I love you!

8pm, Acadia Cafe, 329 Cedar Avenue S, West Bank Minneapolis, $5 Donation