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NIGHTCLUBS
Triple Double

This new(ish) weekly party is a far cry from the Triple Rock Tuesdays of years past. If you've ever been to the Trip's long-running 2-4-1 night, you surely have heard N.W.A.'s "F$#k tha Police" played on the jukebox one (or a hundred) too many times. No more! The boys from Burlesque of North America, along with pals from Familia Skateshop, Head to Toe, Modern Radio Records, and Fifth Element are throwing super-fresh dance parties with some of the cities hottest DJs every week. T-Rock purists, don't be alarmed - aside from a few neon bandanas, the crowd is virtually the same - scruffy punks, indie rockers, and hipsters all looking for strong drinks. Tonight's line up features a slew of local legends - Paddy Costello (of Dillinger 4), Lori Barbero (of Babes in Toyland) and DJ Anton. Through the month of July, Triple Double will feature other rad DJs such as Last Word, Mike the 2600 King, and Michael Cina. Too good to be true!

9pm, Triple Rock Social Club, 629 Cedar Ave., West Bank Minneapolis, Free

Want to meet singles (and have 2-4-1's) in a slightly classier environment? Try Silver + Gold every Tuesday at Clubhouse Jager!


ART
Together in the Darkness

I've been really impressed by the cooler-than-cool exhibits at the American Swedish Institute lately. As if Fit for a Queen: Nobel Gowns of H.M. Queen Silvia of Sweden isn't a reason to go in itself, the folks at ASI double up on cool with Together in the Darkness, a rockin' photography exhibit in the lower level gallery space. This exhibit features a black and white documentary study of Sweden's rock n' roll culture by Stefan Peterson. Winner of the 2006 Lilly Lorénzen Scholarship, Peterson was able to study photography at Sigtuna Folkhögskola, north of Stockholm, where he began his obsession of capturing the underground Swedish music scene. But make no mistake, Peterson is no stranger to rock photography - this local up-and-comer has not only been a staff photographer for many publications, but he's also published his own book of live music photography. Top that!

Runs through August 3rd, noon to 4pm today, American Swedish Institute, 2700 Park Avenue, Minneapolis, $6


MUSIC
Bootsy Collins: A Tribute to James Brown

Get down! The legendary Bootsy Collins and friends rock the Minnesota Zoo tonight, honoring the epic career and talent of the late James Brown - who ironically gave Collins his first big break in the music biz back in 1970. As part of Brown's backup band, The J.B.'s, who played on some of Brown's most famous albums on unforgettable tunes such as "Get Up (I Feel Like Being a) Sex Machine", "Super Bad", and "Soul Power", no one can question Collin's qualifications! This eccentric funk pioneer will definitely school you on soul and dazzle you with his amazing stage presence. Not to mention, the Minnesota Zoo is an awesome place to listen to live music, and if you get there early enough there just might be a few cute animals lounging around too.

7:30pm, Minnesota Zoo Ampitheater, 13000 Zoo Blvd, Apple Valley, $37