Weekend Culture Compass- Dave Sedaris and King Khan and BBQ Show

FRIDAY

Theater — Taiko Caravan

Souther Theater

1420 Washington Ave. S., Mpls.

8 p.m.

$24-27

Taiko is the Japanese word for “drum,” but often refers to traditional Japanese percussion ensembles. Mu Daiko, a Twin Cities taiko ensemble, returns to the Southern Theater with a mix of thumping rhythm, paired with interpretive dance and theater.

Music — Halloween, Alaska and Haley Bonar

Cedar Cultural Center

416 Cedar Ave. S., Mpls

8 p.m.

$18-$20

The edgy electro-pop of Mpls.-based Halloween, Alaska paired with the sugar sweet vocals of Mpls-sweetheart Haley Bonar ... well, who could ask for a more complimentary duo?

Theater – The Santaland Diaries by David Sedaris

Bryant Lake Bowl

810 Lake St. W., Mpls

9:30 p.m.

$15

Theater Limina returns to BLB with its adaptation of David Sedaris’ “The Santaland Diaries.” The show stars three holiday antagonist elves with a penchant for ruining the most picturesque of moments.

Film – Frank Capra Series: “Lost Horizon”

The Trylon

3258 Minnehaha Ave.

7 p.m.

$8

After a plane of refugees is hi-jacked and for some reason brought to the idyllic Shangri-La, the kidnapped begin to mysteriously adore their new “home.” The Trylon Theater continues the series of Frank Capra’s directive retrospective.

SATURDAY

Music — The Cranberries and Griffin House

First Avenue

701 1st Ave. N., Mpls

6 p.m.

$35

Oh, remember Irish '90s stars The Cranberries? Well they've reunited for a reunion tour in support of lead singer Dolores O'Riordan's solo album “Are You Listening?” A&E is praying to the pop culture gods for an acoustic rendition of “Linger.”

Reading — Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl

Common Good Books

165 Western Ave. N., Mpls

7:30 p.m.

Tonight, local writer Dana Moskowitz Grumdahl discusses her new book “Drink This: Wine Made Simple.” After writing for City Pages, USA Today and Gourmet Magazine, Grumdahl simplifies experimentation with wine based on her own personal preference.

Music – Joseph Arthur

Bryant Lake Bowl

810 Lake St. W.

7 p.m.

$20

Ohio-based singer/songwriter Joseph Arthur returns to Mpls with his cooing lyrics, simple guitar and breathy voice. Though not much has changed since the late 1990s when his first studio album came out, Joseph Arthur’s ramblings are always pleasant background music.

Film – The Rocky Horror Picture Show

Uptown Theatre

2906 Hennepin Ave., Mpls

11:45 p.m.

$8

“I remember doing the Time Warp/Drinking those moments when/The blackness would hit me and the void would be calling/Let's do the time warp again ... /Let's do the time warp again!”

SUNDAY

Music — King Khan And BBQ Show

Triple Rock

629 Cedar Ave. S., Mpls

9 p.m.

$15

The Canadian punk/doo-wop band returns to Mpls. touting their new album “Invisible Girl.” King Khan is famous for their cross-genre extravaganza that is always excellent for a pseudo-hipster dance party.

Reading — Carol Skelnicka

Magers&Quinn Booksellers

3038 Hennepin Ave. S., Mpls

7 p.m.

Few modern writers have become as iconic as Raymond Carver. Carol Skelnicka will read from her biography “Raymond Carver: A Writer's Life,” which explores both Carver's writing style and some of the scribes most personal tragedies.

Music – Davina and the Vagabonds

Famous Dave’s BBQ & Blues

3001 Hennepin Ave. S.

10 a.m.

Local band Davina and the Vagabonds provides a solemn look into the world of the blues’ sans-sugar coating. With easy-flowing renditions of classic Billie Holiday songs and several original pieces, lead singer Davina Sowers sounds like sexy molasses.

Art – Sixth Annual SSCA Members’ Exhibition

Stevens Square Center for the Arts

1905 3rd Ave S.

1–5 p.m.

The Stevens Square Center for the Arts collective began six years ago in an abandoned police station and has since become an esteemed and influential body of artists. Experience art that is not only interesting, but honest and local as well.

Theater – Triple Espresso

Music Box Theater

1407 Nicollet Ave. S.

3 p.m., 6:30 p.m.

$31-$39

“Triple Espresso,” an energetic comedy production, presents a story of three men whose bid in Hollywood flops. Music Box intertwines a magician, a musician and a stand-up performer into a slapstick caffeine adventure.

Culture to Consume

WATCH THIS: Based on a book written by the ingenious children’s author Roald Dahl and adapted to the screen by the quirky, beloved Wes Anderson, “Fantastic Mr. Fox” also boasts George Clooney and Meryl Streep . “Robot Chicken ” fans will also appreciate the stop-action animation.

READ THIS: Thomas (Ruggles) Pynchon, one of the most convoluted and renowned writers of our time, has made a drastic genre switch with “Inherent Vice.” The neon cover of this greasy mystery thriller proves how the only marketing scheme this author needs is his name in big letters.

LISTEN TO THIS: It’s a big week for music. Rihanna’s back with “Rated R,” while Shakira’s “She Wolf” and Lady Gaga’s “Fame Monster” will surely top the charts. Meanwhile, Idols grads Susan Boyle and Adam Lambert’s debuts hit the shelves.

EAT THIS: At about $5 a container for fresh salsa, it’s much cheaper (and more delicious) to make your own. Here’s my recipe:

-10 Cherry tomatoes

-1 bell pepper

-2 cloves garlic

-A spoonful of ginger

-1/2 pear

-Dash lime juice, vinegar

-1/3 chili pepper

DRINK THIS: We live in a beer town — why else would we have a Grain Belt sign above our most impressive bridge? This week, try local brewer Summit’s latest release, 90/ - Scottish Style Ale, whose secret ingredient is imported Scottish heather.

CLICK THIS: Wired magazine’s How-To Wiki has an article about making an independent movie on a low budget. After your turkey binge, you might as well see if you’re the next Michel Gondry .