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The Great (DIY) Venue Hunt 2015 The amount of radical, under-the-radar bands starting in and coming to our region has increased dramatically in the past year, as has the need for more DIY venues. Read into the acronym however you like, but when I say DIY, I am talking about an alternative to the institutionalized and sanctioned performances spaces known as “bars” and “clubs”. By and large, these places exist to serve their owners and operators, not the community that fills their space (or avoids it) on a nightly basis. It may seem sad, but it is in line with the sad state of the modern world; a place where money equals means. Money is a part of life you can’t really get away from, but you can fight back against its nastiness and spit in its ugly face. If we band together as a united front, WE--the alternative communities that believe in advancing the culture of the outsider, could actually give these bars and clubs a run for their.. uh... ahem, you know.
Here’s the proposition: discover/cultivate an alternative performance space, and either share that information with a show-throwing friend, or just Do It Yourself! Galleries are often a good look, because they’re already an outlet for artists. See if your local gallery would host a music show or a film screening. Talk to your boss about using that empty office or showroom for a pop-up art show or intimate performance. Stop into that tire shop on your block and see if the owners would be interested in hosting a day-time BBQ and show some afternoon. Who knows, maybe they hate The Man, too. Remember to explain how organized our communities are, and how serious we are about our culture and respecting the spaces that are willing to host our various endeavors. Spaces like Video Underground, Out Of The Blue, The Lilypad, Green City Growers, dozens of churches, private residences, VFW Halls and other alternative spaces have all taken the plunge and stooped to our level. Let’s keep asking. Let’s ask every business in the city if they want to be part of this cultural movement. The worst they can say is “no.” -Sam Potrykus
ART BLAST.................................................................................PAGE 2 Lurker Lou, Black Market vendor sign up, & James Montford talks Identity in Art HASSLE BRIEF & PURE IMPACT.....................................................PAGE 3 Timeghost, Tomboy Prurient, Nü-klē-ər Blast Suntan, Honey Radar and Brain 4 Ever PI: REJIEM HERE BE THE SHOWS................................................................PAGE 4-5 Frankie Cosmos, Olivia Neutron-John, Chastity Belt, QUILT, Blevin Blectum, Broken Water and way more THE TARDY EAGLE........................................................................PAGE 6 Exercise Tips for Buff Bods from a Muscle Hunk, How to Staycation, Comedy Highlights, Etc. FILM FLAM.......................................................................................PAGE 7 Stoned detectives, bald prostitutes, and teenage Costanzas, plus Altman, Fuller, Bergman, Andersson, and more! COMICS.........................................................................................PAGE 8 Head In The Cloud Bubble, Woozat Shrimp?, A D.L Palindrome and Kurt’s Contribution
BODY POSITIVE UNDIES PARTY 6/11 @ DEMOCRACY CENTER (HARVARD SQ)
CURIOUS SOUND OBJECTS: THE SPACE BETWEEN @ AERONAUT BREWERY
Human beings come in all shapes and sizes, but not all of them get celebrated equally. Local champion of sex positivity PLEASURE PIE continues to further the cause with another installation of her EXPERIENTIAL GROWTH SERIES. This is all about learning to love your natural self and becoming comfortable in your own skin through group discussion and straight up practice. The party is in the Rosa Parks Room @ the Democracy Center in Harvard Sq. on Thursday 6/11 at 7:30pm, where attendees will be in their skivvies (or at least partially clothed). Oh, and there will be pie. All genders welcome! www.PleasurePie.org -CEEK
Sound, silence, art, technology, the universe, spaces, and people. These concepts all come together in CURIOUS SOUND OBJECTS: THE SPACE BETWEEN, the third installation of the Cambridge-based collaborative sonic arts show. The Curious Sound Objects shows are all about selfexpression through sound, building a community and showcasing the interactions between art and science. Come interact with universal music @Aeronaut Brewery in Somerville 6/27 from 6pm to midnight. More information – and the ability to submit your own sound objects for upcoming shows – can be found on curioussoundobjects.com -Emma D
MAKE SOME NOISE: MAKE MUSIC BOSTON RETURNS 6/21 @ EVERYWHERE
BOOZING, BOWLING, & ‘ZA 4 UR COMMUNITY @ FLATBREAD PIZZA (SOMERVILLE)
Now entering its second year, Make Music Boston returns with a supersized Porchfest vibe and it’s coming to your hood (or maybe you’ll bring it to someone else’s hood?) Taking place in over 700 cities worldwide this year, Make Music is an opportunity to take over streets, parks, plazas, waterways, and anyplace else in the Boston metro area with the sounds of music! This event is open to all ages, skill levels, and walks of life so if you’re interested in playing, donating your spot for a performance, or just lending a hand hit up www.makemusicboston.org for more details! - Harrison Bralower
Is there a more noble endeavor than improving your community by way of tasty, delicious pizza? (Scoff) I should think not. Each month or so, New England’s own FLATBREAD PIZZA COMPANY hosts a benefit night for a local nonprofit of their choice at their Somerville spot. This time around the NAVE GALLERY will be getting a piece o’ the pie sales on 6/30 from 5-11:30pm (take out or eat in). Treat your Tuesday night right with candlepin bowling, booze and fresh pizza made with locally sourced ingredients. This kind of initiative and community rallying is just what makes Boston so special. Fill your belly and support! -CEEK
RIP WEIRDO
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THRIFTY TIMES ZINE You like thrift shopping? I do too! It’s a daunting task in Boston, with the numerous markets, tiny hidden shops, and picked-over Allston warehouses. Here to help us out is THRIFTY TIMES, focused on thrifty tips and vintage finds. Covering topics from decorating small spaces to the creepy, Jello-based recipes of the 50s to cheesy romance novels of yore, the Thrifty Times Zine can be purchased at www.etsy.com/ shop/ThriftyTimesZines - or follow them on Twitter to find out where to snag a free copy. Also check out SERIOUSLY? YES! - ridiculous true stories, brought to you by the folks behind Thrifty Times. - Emma D
2’SDAY w/ W00DY: ALBUM RELEASE X TOUR KICKOFF INTERVIEW IN BRIEFS Weirdo Records closed last month. You know how we know? Cause we were there. Every month. You probably were too, dear reader, because you get it. A lot of stupid blogs around here tried to get a posthumous interview with Weirdo but having never mentioned the store ever before were DENIED. That’s why we are lucky enough to present the EXCLUSIVE Weirdo Records closing interview with Angela Sawyer. Enjoy. In 5 words… Q:Why did you close Weirdo Records? A: I needed a vacation In 3 words… Q: What are you gonna do now? A: Seeya Inna Basement In 2 words… Q: What do you have to say to the community that is now realizing it didn’t appreciate Weirdo Records enough while it was around? A: Thank you
If you’re still sleeping on the dreamy sounds of W00DY, wake up! June 16th she’s dropping her album RNBW, comprised of gems written/ performed over the past 2-3 years. This is the kind of music that makes your atoms buzz + yr body shake (in a good way!). @ 8:30p yr gonna want to head over to Deep Thoughts in JP for SCANNERS pt. 1 w/ Solid State Entity + W00DY + Sonitus Lux (GA) + DJs + You + Me + Yr Friends. Let’s DANCE! Hosted by Hassle & Open Loop/ALL AGES/$5/SEE U THERE. -GG
BETTER OFF DEAD: TUESDAY NIGHTS ON WMBR Tuesday nights belong to the punks. Tune into BETTER OFF DEAD on 88.1 WMBR, hosted by Olga and Anna, for your weekly dose of old and new. An hour of unrelenting three-chord-shredding anger at the world, leaving you high and dry and wanting to break a bottle over someone’s head. That’s BETTER OFF DEAD, Tuesday nights from 10-11p.m. MIT is on break, but WMBR and Better Off Dead will be crushing that dial all summer long. Call in Tuesday nights at 617-2538810 or get in touch via betteroffdeadradio@gmail.com - Emma D
Mark your calendar! Smash it Dead Fest will be celebrating its 5th birthday this June in Cambridge. The fest kicks off Friday June 19th at the Democracy Center where local legends Curmudgeon will play their last show ever alongside Hard Nips, +HIRS+, Ursula and more. Saturday and Sunday of the fest will be taking place at the Cambridge YMCA and will include workshops during the day and performances from bands from all around the country like Aye Nako, Malportado Kids, Street Eaters, The Breathing Light, Olivia Neutron-John, Marge, Mal Devisa, Trophy Knife and many more. Last year the fest raised $5,800+ for the Boston Area Rape Crisis Center and this year we hope to raise even more with your help. Suggested donation is $10-20 a day and 100% of the proceeds go directly to BARCC. Help us make this year’s fest the best yet. For more information search “Smash it Dead 2015” on Facebook. - Ali Donohue