Awesome! There are, of course, several possible readings of the abbreviation, but in the case of this Miami-based band, ANR actually stands for Awesome New Republic. If you take Pitchfork at their word, though, this satiric indie dance/pop duo is both cleaver and winningly catchy, or they could just be another pop-appropriating flash in the pan. You can decide for yourself tonight at Kung Fu Necktie. $10. 8:00 p.m.
Space for Rent: Perhaps you recall in the last New York gubernatorial election a candidate named Jimmy McMillan, who represented the The Rent is Too Damn High party. Was he a brilliant satirist, a slightly loony politico, or some combination of both? Now, a new film, titled, simply enough, Damn!, which documents his last election pursuit, offers to give us more insight into the question. If that's not illuminating enough, Mr. McMillan will actually be at the screening to answer your questions and better explain himself. $3. 8:00 p.m. (arrive before 7:00 p.m. and get free beer and popcorn)
Many Happy Returns: Well, a place called Ray's Happy Birthday Bar just couldn't have a standard happy hour now, could they? Instead, enjoy an all-day special: $3.50 National Bohemian Beer and a shot of Windsor Canadian. 7:00 a.m.-2:00 a.m.
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