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MUSIC
Maria Isa

As you may or may not have heard, rock n' roll institution, The Uptown Bar, will be closing its doors for good come November 1st. The owner's decision to sell the property has many-a music/greasy food lovin' hipster up in arms, but as the saying goes: all good things must come to an end. That said, be sure to send the gritty Uptown staple out with a bang this October as they present a stunningly good line up of bands each night. Tonight's show, featuring the saucy stylings of Latina hip hop hottie Maria Isa is sure to heat up your Wednesday evening. Raise a PBR tallboy in salute to The Uptown Bar and rock out with Ms. Isa along with openers The Radio Killers and Escape Siren.

9 p.m., Uptown Bar, 3018 Hennepin Avenue S., Minneapolis, Free

DANCE
9 x 22 Dance Lab

Every 4th Wednesday of the month, the Bryant Lake Bowl is taken over by grace, experimentation and exploration. Named after the dimensions of the BLB's small stage, 9 x 22 Dance Lab features three choreographers of various style and skill level each month. Get an up close and personal view into the world of choreography as curator Laurie Van Wieren takes you on a journey through each piece, giving the audience and choreographer alike the opportunity to react and delve into the meaning of each individual work. Known as a place where pros and newbies alike can present their latest work in an informal setting and receive valuable feedback, 9 x 22 Dance Lab is the perfect Wednesday night destination for those who have always wondered where inspiration for this amazing art form comes from. Tonight's edition features the work of Jim Domenick, Chris Yon, and a collaborative performance by poet Jamie Buehner and dancer Nick LeMere.

Doors 7 p.m., performance 8 p.m., Bryant Lake Bowl Theater, Lake & Bryant Ave, Uptown, $6-$12 (pay what you can)

HAPPY HOUR
Om Contemporary Indian Cuisine

We call it 'blissed out' around these parts. Regular meditating, fresh air, exercise, and a balanced diet of fresh, local ingredients. OM defines it on their web site: absolute, ultimate state of peace. You may not have thought you'd find such a state of nirvana on the corner of 4th Street and First Avenue North.  For our part, we haven't levitated since we climbed the stairs to the art studios above Nate's (the men's shop ultimately displaced to make way for OM Minneapolis). Happy Hour specials can't hurt, can they? OM offers happy hour daily, 7 days a week, from 4:30-6:30 p.m.  Check it out: $2 house red and white wines, rail drinks, Summit EPA & Summit Seasonal, plus a featured specialty cocktail for $5 during happy hour.

Daily Happy Hour 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. OM Contemporary Indian Cuisine, 401 First Ave. N., Mpls.