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THEATER
The Intelligent Homosexual's Guide To Capitalism And Socialism With A Key To The Scriptures

The third jewel in the crown of The Guthrie's celebration of all things Kushner is definitely a mouthful...and an earful and an eyeful. The Intelligent Homosexual's Guide To Capitalism And Socialism With A Key To The Scriptures is a clever, relatable and intense production that centers around an American family dealing with their patriarch (played by filmmaker, actor and Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Michael Cristofer), whose zeal for life has dwindled increasingly since his retirement. After a botched suicide attempt, the adult children gather at the family home in Brooklyn to talk their father out of another, more calculated plan, bringing with them an interesting lineup of characters, a spectrum of ideals, and an unusual take on the concept of the family unit. Written by man-of-the-month Tony Kushner, and directed by Michael Greif, this play brings together top notch Guthrie production value with an amazing set and a wonderfully cast group of actors. Though the play clocks in at a about 3 1/2 hours -- rather long for a typical Guthrie production -- the rapid-fire dialogue and engaging characters will definitely keep you from nodding off in the theater. Not to mention, there's strong language, sexual situations, smoking and nudity -- and who can argue with that?

7:30 p.m. tonight, days and times vary through June 28th, Guthrie Theater, 818 2nd Avenue S, Downtown Minneapolis, $29-$60

MUSIC
Typoscura's Hump Day feat. Military Special

Local blogger, Uptown skate shop co-owner, and general party starter Tucker Gerrick a.k.a. Typoscura is back once again with his monthly Hump Day soiree at the Red Stag Supper Club. This mid-week jam is where all the cool kids go, and for good reason; Gerrick's eclectic musical lineups are a guaranteed good time, and the Stag's late night specials are continually hard to beat. Tonight, enjoy the snappy rock n' roll sensibilities of local up and comers, Military Special, and the smooth stylings of DJ Anton. Indulge in $3 taps and wines or $4 cocktails, then fill up on chef's choice appetizer specials that may include such delectables as fried goat cheese ravioli, corn dogs, or fried fish bites -- yum!

10 p.m., Red Stag Supper Club, 509 1st Avenue NE, Northeast Minneapolis, Free

HAPPY HOUR
Fringe Speakeasy

If you're anything like us, you get good and riled up when it comes to anything Fringe Fest related. Everyone's favorite theatrical marathon kicks off on July 30th and runs through August 9th, but there's no doubt that the festival's participants are working their tails off preparing for it as we speak! Head to the Bedlam this evening for the Fringe Speakeasy, a monthly happy hour for Fringe fans and participants. Catch up on the festival buzz, talk about upcoming productions, and mingle with the Twin Cities theatrical set -- while sippin' happy hour wine and beer specials!

5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Bedlam Theater, 1501 S. 6th Street, West Bank Minneapolis, Free