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READING
Brian Peterson: Burning Fight

If you're one of those smart alecs that has at some point in your life uttered the phrase "Punk died in the 80s," author Brian Peterson is prepared to prove you wrong. The journalist and punk documentarian pops into Extreme Noise record shop tonight to discuss his new book Burning Fight: The Nineties Hardcore Revolution in Ethics, Politics, Spirit, and Sound. The book provides an insightful look into the scene that invigorated a generation and spurred on a movement of political action that's still going strong in the here and now. Drawing on recollections of influential hardcore bands of the 1990s, such as Spitboy, Los Crudos, Avail, and more -- as well as his own memories -- Peterson delves into an epic counterculture that, for the most part, escaped the national media. Pick up a copy of the book, chat up the author, and while you're there, score some hardcore tuneage.

7 p.m., Extreme Noise, 407 W. Lake Street, Minneapolis, Free

SPECIAL EVENT
Gospel Gossip/Cool Hand Luke

Grab a blanket and a gaggle of your best pals and head on down to Loring Park for yet another installment of Summer Movies and Music. This annual Walker Art Center-sponsored outdoor film/music fest is always a blast, and tonight's lineup is sure to bring out a "cool" crowd. Northfield's claim to local music fame, Gospel Gossip, kicks things off with a get-up-and-dance brand of rock n' roll, followed by a screening of the Paul Newman classic, Cool Hand Luke. The Current's Barb Abney spins tunes in between to keep things festive!

Music at 7 p.m., Film at dusk (appx 8:45pm), Loring Park, North end of the Whitney Bridge spanning Hennepin/Lyndale Avenues, Minneapolis, Free

WINE & DINE
Brynat Lake Bowl is your one-stop shop for a cute date night this evening! Grab your significant o, or impress that new prospect, with the Bryant Lake Bowl's "Cheap Date Night" dinner, a show, and perhaps even a game of bowling at this Uptown staple. Kick your evening off by hitting up one of four different Fringe Festival productions playing in the theater at 5 p.m., 7 p.m., 8:30 and 10:00. Then take advantage of the BLB's super awesome "Cheap Date Night" which runs non-stop 5:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. and includes dinner for two, a bottle of vino, and a game of bowling for a mere $28.

Cheap Date Night special 5:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Fringe shows 5 p.m., 7 p.m., 8:30 p.m., 10:00 p.m., Bryant Lake Bowl, 810 W. Lake Street, Minneapolis, $28 Cheap Date Night Special; Fringe shows $12 w/ Fringe Button