Friday 26
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The unfortunately titled Two People Came Over–We Didn’t Know What to Say So We Played With the Dog and Our Minds Wandered has nothing to do with casual visits, household pets, or boredom. The opening scene features Chinese artist Qi Gu Jiang painting from live models. Simultaneously, an American actor prepares to play Qi onstage. Minutes later, the audience is presented with a videotape of all this. Still later, a lecture on superconductivity, disorder, and chaos becomes a part of the show. This new work by performance artist and writer Michael K. Meyers tackles subjects such as assimilation, memory, and the constructs of language. Peter Gena composed the music, and Lauri Macklin choreographed. Show time is 8 tonight and tomorrow at the Columbia College Dance Center, 4730 N. Sheridan. Tickets are $7, $5 for seniors and students. Call 271-7804.
If you’re interested in volunteering to help rape victims, be at today’s Rape Recovery Project orientation meeting at 9 AM at the Lincoln-Belmont YWCA, 3333 N. Marshfield. It’s free, of course. Call 267-2211.
Monday 29
Women of Color, the exhibition at ARC Gallery that opens today, focuses on the work of Patricia Bohannon, Nereyda Garcia-Ferraz, Evelyn Davis Frazier, Laura Gonzalez, Paula Pia Martinez, Diana Soliz, and Anna Tyler–all Hispanic or African American women artists. The show, which runs through February 24, can be seen from 11 to 5 Tuesday through Saturday at 1040 W. Huron. Free. Call 733-2787.
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