Broken Disco 2.2 Gone Fishin' with Mochipet, Lusine, Codebase, Recess, Dr. Mr. M'Chateau, the Googly, Jake J., visuals by KIlling Frenzy

As Mochipet, Daly City, Cali's David Y. Wang is a man who wears a purple dinosaur costume on stage, and cranks out his experimental dance music with undeniable passion. Having worked with artists like Spank Rock and Ellen Allien, he's now releasing an album of highly uncategorizable-but-let's-call-it-hip-hop on his own label. And tonight he's joining local artist Lusine, crafter of gorgeous ambient glitch, for Broken Disco's farewell-til-fall soiree. Starting as a collaboration between four ambitious promoters last April, the consistently banging party has never been afraid of odd lineups, opening minds in the process of loosening limbs. Take it from a temporary Central European resident who's tired of hearing Haddaway passed off as techno in the clubs: not every major city has such an exacting finger on dance music's pulse. Seattle's scene is one to be treasured. Whoop it up, and support BD-associated productions until their summer siesta is over. With Mochipet, Lusine, Codebase, Recess, Dr. Mr. M'Chateau, the Googly Jake J. visuals by Killing Frenzy. Chop Suey, 1325 E. Madison St., 324-8000. 9 p.m. $10 adv./$12. 9 p.m. $10 adv./$12. RACHEL SHIMP

Chop Suey

$10 adv./$12. Fri., May 9, 9:00pm

Northwest New Works Festival

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On the Boards $14-$20 Every week Saturday, Sunday from Sat., May 10 until Sun., May 18, 5:00pmEvery week Friday from Fri., May 9 until Sun., May 18, 8:00pmEvery week Saturday, Sunday from Sat., May 10 until Sun., May 18, 8:00pm

Let’s thank whatever gods may be for the continued health of the Northwest New Works Festival, which turns 25 (!) this year. Both the OtB Studio and Mainstage offer full programs this weekend, sampler plates of the region’s experimental artists, including works-in-progress, excerpts from longer works, and a few polished and honed miniatures. (And, of course, at least a couple of pieces guaranteed to activate your “Huh?” gland.) As always at OtB, dance is well represented: Left Field Revival, Esse Aficionado, Harrell Projects, and NorthWest Dance Syndrome are on the bill. Also check out the charmingly bizarre bluegrass-inspired ramblings of the Half Brothers (Awesome! members John Ackerman and David Nixon, along with guitarist Rick Miller); solo performance from Portland’s Faith Helma (a member of Hand2Mouth, who blew us away with last year’s Repeat After Me); music and video from Holcombe Waller; and a theater/movement/puppet piece helmed by Annette Toutonghi (she of the big ideas and humorously little voice). Each showcase provides you with your minimum daily requirement of tasty avant-garde art through Sun., May 11. A new program begins next weekend (see Web site for full schedule and details). On the Boards, 100 W. Roy St., 217-9888, www.ontheboards.org. $14-$20. Opens May 9. 8 p.m. Fri., 5 & 8 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Ends May 18. JOHN LONGENBAUGH

The Naked Gun 2 1/2

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Egyptian $6.75-$9.25 Fri., May 9, 11:59pmSat., May 10, 11:59pm

OJ is still free. Leslie Nielsen is still alive (and co-star George Kennedy), Robert Goulet has sadly passed on, and Priscilla Presley was looking oddly preserved on her recent appearance on Dancing With the Stars. None of which should detract from your enjoyment of this 1991 cop spoof by the Zucker-Abrahams-Zucker comedy cartel. It's the second installment in the comedy series launched by their Police Squad TV show. Three movies was probably about the right number, and this one is at least as funny as the other two. To quote Lt. Frank Drebin, "We've got a long road ahead of us. It's like having sex. It's a painstaking and arduous task that seems to go on and on forever, and just when you think things are going your way, nothing happens." (PG-13) BRIAN MILLER.

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Friday, May 9

Broken Disco 2.2 Gone Fishin' with Mochipet, Lusine, Codebase, Recess, Dr. Mr. M'Chateau, the Googly, Jake J., visuals by KIlling Frenzy
As Mochipet, Daly City, Cali's David Y. Wang is a man who wears a purple di... More>>
Chop Suey, Fri., May 9, 9:00pm, $10 adv./$12

Northwest New Works Festival
Let’s thank whatever gods may be for the continued health of the North... More>>
On the Boards, Every week Saturday, Sunday from Sat., May 10 until Sun., May 18, 5:00pmEvery week Friday from Fri., May 9 until Sun., May 18, 8:00pmEvery week Saturday, Sunday from Sat., May 10 until Sun., May 18, 8:00pm, $14-$20

The Naked Gun 2 1/2
OJ is still free. Leslie Nielsen is still alive (and co-star George Kennedy... More>>
Egyptian, Fri., May 9, 11:59pmSat., May 10, 11:59pm, $6.75-$9.25

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