Album from the Vaults:
Daft Punk, Human After All: This album was released all the way back in 2005. Yes, it’s actually been only six years since the last Daft Punk album – and the score from “Tron” doesn’t count (even if it’s pretty good). Originally, fans griped about the albums repetitiveness, but after the duo took their music on tour, Daft Punk had fans jumping back on the bandwagon with their intense special effects. It’s summer, and if you have a car, this is perfect for cruising in with the windows down.
Movie from the Vaults:
“The Truman Show”: Jim Carey takes on one of his more prominent roles as Truman Burbank. The movie was both fun, and philosophical, as it centers itself around a man who is unknowingly being watched by an entire world of people. The movie is one of the better, simple mind-twists in cinema. It’s a movie that gets you thinking without you actually know that you’re still being entertained at the same time. The ending of the movie is an extremely powerful scene.
Events:
Monday, May 23
Japan Earthquake-Tsunami Relief Show
Local 506 | Check the relief show tonight, as West Trinity, Doombunny, Lady and the Tramps Trio, and Lisa Furukawa play to raise some money for a good cause. With a night ranging from alternative rock to party rock, it’s sure to be with the trip.
8 p.m., $10 donation
Wednesday, May 25
WIN WIN
Local 506 | This band is known for having a highly eclectic style with an in-your-face message. Lately, they’ve been focusing on how staring into screens is isolating us from one another. The band contorts their music live. They will be joined by Deathset and Smart Mouf.
9:30 p.m., $9 if purchased in advance
Thursday, May 26
Matthew Mayfield
Local 506 | Mayfield released his first studio album, “Now You’re Free,” back in early April. Mayfield’s seen two of his songs featured on “Grey’s Anatomy” as well as being named as one of the top artists post the SXSW event in 2010. Since then releasing his record, Mayfield’s been on tour. With a hard acoustic sound that is both unique and familiar,he comes to Chapel Hill.
9:30 p.m., $8
Friday, May 27
Mr. Diplomat
DSI Comedy Theater | One of the more innovative series in improv comedy is on yet again this weekend for those in need of a late-night helping of fun. Mr. Diplomat features a performance of spit-fire true stories geared to give any audience pleasure ranging from the absurd to down-right hilarious.
10:30 p.m., Free
World Beat Music Fest
Cat’s Cradle | Get a bit of culture this weekend with some West African music provided by Diali Cissokho, who favors the African kora, a 21-string mix between a harp and a lute. He will be joined by dub Addis and Alex Weiss and Different Drum. It’ll be a night full of music from beyond the Atlantic.
9:15 p.m., $8 if purchased in advance
Saturday, May 28
Sacred Arts Tour
The ArtsCenter | The monks of Drepung Gomang Monastery will be featuring in a cultural pageant being held by The ArtsCenter. The monks will perform a few of their traditional dances this coming Saturday night. The monks are here on tour until June 4th.
7 p.m., $7.50 suggested donation
Audubon Park
Local 506 | A band with a relatively active blog holds a CD release party for the new record “Passion.” The five-man band is accompanied by Actual Persons Living or Dead. Should be an interesting night, to say the least.
10 p.m., $7
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