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Thursday 4/29

Amy Anderson

Unlike her name, comedian Amy Anderson is Korean American. She was adopted and raised by a Swedish family in Minnesota where her inevitable comedy career took flight. She was a finalist in the 2002 NBC/Laugh Factory Open Mic Competition. She will be performing at the Bronco from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. The event is free and is sponsored by the Center for Multicultural Learning as part of Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Contact Erin Kimura at (408) 551-7895 for more information.

Kraftwerk

Kraftwerk, a seminal electronica group from Germany, will be performing at the Warfield. Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $35 for general admission. For more information about this concert, go to www.cc.com.

Friday 4/30

Electric Six

Out of the Great Detroit Rock Hothouse and into the void fly Electric Six, whose bizarre genetic splicing of punk, new wave, disco and arena rock provides a total entertainment solution for the new breed of rock and roller. They will be performing at Slim's along with the Hiss. The concert will start at 9 p.m. and tickets are $14. For more information, go to www.slims-sf.com.

The Thrills

The Thrills, from Dublin, Ireland, blend David Saturday 5/1

Derek Trucks Band

Bluesy rockers the Derek Trucks Band will be performing at the Fillmore. Doors open at 8 p.m., concert starts at 9 p.m. and tickets are $20 for general admission. Head to www.thefillmore.com for more information.

Sunday 5/2

Rx Bandits

The Rx Bandits will be showing off their popular blend of punk, ska, and reggae at Oakland's iMusicast. The openers will be Brazil, Melee, Desa, and Facing New York. The show will start at 5:30 p.m. and tickets are $12 for general admission. The same bands will also be performing at the Santa Cruz Vet's Hall on Monday, May 3rd. For more information, go to www.imusicast.com or call (831) 454-0478.

Monday 5/3

Ben Kweller

Indie rock singer/songwriter Ben Kweller will be performing on two consecutive nights at the Fillmore. On Monday, May 3, he will be joined by Death Cab for Cutie and On the Speakers, while on Tuesday, May 4, Death Cab for Cutie will be the headliners and Ben Kweller will open the show. Both concerts start at 8 p.m. and cost $20 for general admission. Go to www.thefillmore.com for more information.

Tuesday 5/4

"Feminism and the Possibility of Fat Liberation"

Marilyn Wann, creator of Fat! So? online magazine and Esther Rothblum, of the University of Vermont, Department of Psychology, will be speaking at this lecture, subtitled "I'll die for the revolution, but don't ask me not to diet." The lecture will be held in the Sobrato Commons from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. and is free of charge. Contact Rosa Guerra Sarabia at (408) 554-4461 for more information.

Wednesday 5/5

Music at Noon: Mariachi Azteca

The Bay Area's premiere Mariachi band, led by Juan Francisco "Pato" Diaz: Mariachi Azteca performs Ranchera, Polka, Corrido and Bolero. Don't miss this fabulous ten piece group as they celebrate Cinco de Mayo in the sunshine. The performance will take place from noon to 1 p.m. in the Mission Gardens and is free of charge. For more information, contact Robert Bozina at (408) 554-4431.

Superextraordinarisimo

Student art exhibit featuring the works of Liz Riley, Oscar Rosa, and Maria Quiñonez. Show will be on display May 3rd to May 7th. Reception from 5-8pm at the Santa Clara Art Gallery. Free food and all are welcome. For more info contact Maria Quiñonez at mquinonez@scu.edu